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LearnWith.AI Launches TeachTap, the first AI-powered learning app for AP exam prep and high school courses

May 1, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

AUSTIN, Texas — LearnWith.AI, an educational technology startup passionate about harnessing technology to dramatically improve educational outcomes, today announced the ... Read more

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How our school is reimagining math education

December 7, 2022May 4, 2022 by Valerie Peterson, Teacher, Scott Elementary School

$When it comes to math education, one teacher is helping students use their power as learners to optimize their opportunities in life$

At Scott Elementary School, our approach to education is defined as GAIN (Growth in Academics through Innovation and Neuroeducation), which includes multiple initiatives to ensure each student reaches…

STEMscopes Math Receives Top Rating from Learning List for Alignment to Common Core State Standards for Grades K-5

July 15, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

HOUSTON – July 14, 2021 – STEMscopes Math from Accelerate Learning has received the highest rating from Learning List for ... Read more

Savvas Learning Company’s enVision Mathematics Honored with Gold Stevie Award

May 20, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Nationally recognized curriculum earns distinction for best “Mathematics Instructional Solution” PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY — May 19, 2021 — Savvas Learning ... Read more

Savvas Announces its enVision® Mathematics Common Core Grades 6-8 © 2021 Earns Highest Rating from EdReports

December 9, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Distance learning demands that districts close technology gaps and ensure teachers—and students—are equipped for a virtual world

Savvas Learning Company, a next-generation learning solutions leader for K-12 education, is proud to announce that its enVision® Mathematics Common ... Read more

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New $5M project will study impact of Common Core

October 26, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

A new $4.9 million project will examine how stakeholders from the government and other sectors are responding to the Common Core State Standards, and how those responses are…

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Encourage critical thinking by turning your class into a Socratic Seminar

August 4, 2016 by Mary Howard

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With so much talk about the Common Core standards and truly increasing our student’s argumentative powers and critical thinking skills, ... Read more

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The best BYOD tech tools for the Common Core classroom

June 21, 2016 by By Denise Jaffe

With just 4 categories and less than a dozen tools, educators can hit a lot of Common Core standards I ... Read more

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Can you teach students to think more like entrepreneurs?

June 20, 2016 by Dennis Pierce

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Entrepreneurship skills are more important than ever for preparing 21st century leaders. Here's how to foster them.

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These 9 apps help every student hit Common Core Standards

June 16, 2016June 3, 2016 by Denise Skarbek, Melinda Carver, and Keya Mukherjee

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Scaffold Common Core standards for students with these educator-picked apps As schools everywhere shift to the Common Core, teachers are ... Read more

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Appsmashing guide: Let students show what they know with these gorgeous slideshows

May 23, 2016 by Tom Daccord

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Shadow Puppet EDU lets students demonstrate understanding in creative ways Ed. note: This post is the second in a series ... Read more

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How shifting to a UDL mindset enhances Common Core

April 19, 2016 by Christine Fax-Huckaby

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When special and general ed teachers collaborate, everyone benefits The implementation of the Common Core State Standards has been met ... Read more

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Common Core is changing how schools teach ELA and math

March 24, 2016March 24, 2016 by Stephen Noonoo

New report finds Common Core is affecting reading and math — but not test scores States considered strong adopters of ... Read more

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What happens when college and career readiness starts in kindergarten?

November 24, 2015November 24, 2015 by By Genevra Walters

Ask a third grader what she wants to be when she grows up, and she might say “a doctor.” Adults know that anyone with a doctorate is technically…

Study analyzes NAEP, Common Core math alignment

November 24, 2015 by Laura Ascione

A new study of the math alignment between the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), adopted by most states, and the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), the longtime…

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Edulastic launches district tool for administrators

November 19, 2015 by Laura Ascione

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Edulastic, creator of formative assessment tools for teachers, has launched Edulastic District Enterprise, a premium version of the software platform designed specifically for district and school administrators. As…

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Oregon adopts K-8 Common Core math programs

November 4, 2015 by Laura Ascione

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The Oregon State Board of Education has adopted Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready and Ready Common Core Mathematics programs for use in all K–8 classrooms across the state. Built for…

5 steps to universally-designed instruction

September 28, 2015 by Laura Ascione

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Goalbook has published a white paper, Different Paths Up the Same Mountain, which outlines a 5-step instructional design process for educators to apply in the classroom. The new…

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Debunking the myth that good teachers shouldn’t use curriculum aids

January 21, 2016August 28, 2015 by By Janine Remillard and Joshua Taton

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Expecting teachers to go it alone hurts school improvement. It’s time to reframe the debate The myth that good teachers ... Read more

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13 Common Core facts for parents

August 14, 2015 by By Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

By now, many parents have heard of the Common Core State Standards. But that doesn’t mean they understand why states are adopting the Common Core, what the Common…

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Districts report ‘major problems’ finding Common Core resources

September 4, 2015June 26, 2015 by By Carolyn Thompson, Associated Press

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The learning standards were new. The textbooks were not. So curriculum director Tammy Baumann and her team took the books apart, literally. Then they rearranged lessons, filled in…

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How open resources help infuse Common Core into lessons

May 26, 2015 by By Clarissa Ratcliff

Using open resources, I can customize the lessons for every student, identifying learning gaps and linking them to resources--from videos to interactive lessons. And with just a few…

Report looks preparing teachers to lead statistics courses

May 22, 2015 by Laura Ascione

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The American Statistical Association (ASA) has issued the Statistical Education of Teachers (SET) Report, which calls on mathematicians, statisticians, mathematics educators and statistics educators to collaborate in preparing…

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3 critical education topics affecting U.S. students

July 11, 2015May 6, 2015 by By Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

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An annual report examines the persistent gender gap in reading performance, how the Common Core is impacting reading achievement, and how intrinsic motivation plays a key role in…

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How a collaborative mindset helps teachers reach all learners

May 5, 2015 by By Christine Fax-Huckaby

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Special ed and general ed teachers work together at one district to improve outcomes for everyone The implementation of the ... Read more

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Opt-out movement accelerates amid Common Core testing

April 27, 2015 by By Christina A. Cassidy, Associated Press

Thousands of students are opting out of new standardized tests aligned to the Common Core standards, defying the latest attempt by states to improve academic performance. This "opt-out"…

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District to use i-Ready to boost achievement

April 24, 2015 by Laura Ascione

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Curriculum Associates has partnered with Montgomery County Schools (MCS) in Troy, N.C. to help the district improve student achievement through the implementation of a new development program funded…

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Faster learning progress seen in first Common Core state

September 4, 2015April 13, 2015 by Laura Ascione

Results from the first state to adopt the Common Core State Standards—Kentucky—show that students with more exposure to the standards “made faster progress in learning” than peers who…

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What are the most challenging Common Core standards?

March 17, 2015March 17, 2015 by Laura Ascione

A new look into how students handle some of the toughest reading and math Common Core standards could help educators identify where they need to spend more time.…

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How Twitter influences the Common Core debate

March 5, 2015March 5, 2015 by Laura Ascione

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Researchers tracked thousands of tweets on Common Core. What they found was a fascinating look inside the minds of supporters and detractors. University researchers Jonathan Supovitz (University of…

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Some districts ditch online exams for paper and pencil

March 3, 2015 by By Diane Rado, Chicago Tribune

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800 new digital learning activities help prepare for PARCC and SBAC tests

April 2, 2015March 2, 2015 by Laura Ascione

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Compass Learning recently announced its Pathblazer math and reading intervention solution and Hybridge blended learning solution have been enriched with more than 800 new digital learning activities for…

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Don’t forget AV needs for Common Core assessments

February 16, 2015 by Laura Ascione

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School leaders are aware that Common Core assessments will come with some new requirements, and AV equipment needs should not be overlooked. Califone International LLC, a manufacturer of…

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Common Core, BYOD, assessments among districts’ budget priorities

June 5, 2015January 22, 2015 by Laura Ascione

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An annual report based on two large-scale surveys of education decision-makers reveals that school technology budgets are growing stronger, school leaders are seeking Common Core-aligned instructional materials, and…

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How principals are preparing for Common Core

January 16, 2015 by Laura Ascione

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Principals are more optimistic than last year about changes in learning standards and technology taking place in their schools, according to the fourth annual Principals’ Assessment of Public…

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Top 10 of 2014, No. 5: Common Core and online assessments

December 29, 2014 by Laura Ascione

Each year, the eSchool News editors compile 10 of the most influential ed-tech developments and examine how those topics dominated K-12 ed-tech conversations. No. 5 on our list…

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Kids in Ohio taking state tests may still need pencils

December 23, 2014 by By Catherine Candisky, The Columbus Dispatch

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4 Essential Game-Based Learning Questions

May 11, 2019December 5, 2014 by By Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a>@eSN_Laura</a>

You’d have to live under a rock to be unfamiliar with the rise of game-based learning in classrooms across the nation in recent years. Integrating a game into…

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Online assessments a challenge for states rethinking Common Core

December 10, 2014November 17, 2014 by By Bridget McCrea

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Receiving a mandate to support Common Core assessments can be challenging enough for a district IT team, but what happens when your state is yo-yo’ing on Common Core…

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4 communication, curation tools for Common Core success

November 6, 2014 by By Elizabeth Calhoon

Educators throughout our state, nation, and world are always trying to save time and get better resources in order to provide the best available for their students. There…

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