communication Archives

Educator-parent communication doesn’t have to be a struggle

July 4, 2024 by Jeremy Karnik, Social Studies Teacher

Focusing on digital literacy and improving overall educator-parent communication can help create change in the classroom.

When I think about the challenges and tribulations facing us as educators today, none are more urgent, in my opinion, than improving the communication links between educators and…

Live @ ISTE 2024

ISTELive news: Canva launches Teacher Certification course

June 26, 2024 by Laura Ascione

In response to global demand from educators, Canva launched its free Teacher Certification course to enhance the skills of its 30 million ... Read more

Live @ ISTE 2024

Breaking Product News—New and Improved Bloomz

June 21, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

Bloomz is launching Version 3.0 of its intelligent communication management platform. With a focus on enhancing the home-to-school connection, Bloomz ... Read more

Digital Literacy

Adding AI to your K-12 digital citizenship curriculum

June 13, 2024 by Christine Kurtz, d'Vinci

Guiding students to approach AI through the lens of digital citizenship means educating students on how to use it safely and responsibly.

Teaching students about AI allows them to not only learn its abilities but also begin to question its limitations. Luckily, educators don’t need to know everything about AI…

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Savvas Learning Company CEO Bethlam Forsa Named Most Influential Thought Leader in EdTech

June 12, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY — Savvas Learning Company, a next-generation K-12 learning solutions leader, is proud to announce that CEO Bethlam ... Read more

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Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) Names New Executive Director

June 7, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) announces it has appointed Ulysses “Uly” Navarrete as its ... Read more

Student Well-Being

3 tips to combat chronic absenteeism in high schools

June 6, 2024 by Dr. Kara Stern, SchoolStatus

Chronic absenteeism rates are highest in high school, with one in three students missing at least 10 percent of their school days.

One surefire way to support student success? Consistent, positive family communication. In elementary school, there’s frequent outreach.

District Management

5 ways to engage your school community with tech-powered communication

May 29, 2024 by Britni Calzada, Westwood ISD

Using the right tech tool can help districts bridge communication gaps and foster a connected school community.

Schools and districts nationwide are learning that effective communication with families is more important than ever before. Unfortunately, developing a communications plan is time- and resource-intensive, especially if…

Why Effective Communication is Essential for Student Engagement and Wellness

July 17, 2024May 23, 2024 by Jeff Festa

Download the booklet to learn how digital signage can enhance student wellness, create higher engagement, ensure safer environments, and improve ... Read more

Community is Key to Saving Schools

May 17, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

While not a new concept, the importance of building a sense of community within school districts has never been more ... Read more

Teacher Well-Being

Amid burnout, teachers are ready to embrace AI

May 15, 2024 by Laura Ascione

New data examines the state of teachers, their well-being in the U.S. and how the profession has changed in the year of AI.

As the 2023-2024 school year comes to an end, K-12 teachers in the U.S. are widely experiencing strain at work, with 35 percent of U.S. educators reporting burnout…

Digital Learning Tools

A purposeful approach to tech integration

May 9, 2024 by Megan Newhouse, Logitech

Tech integration in the classroom can either inspire learning or create technology challenges, depending on learning outcomes.

Technology and education go hand-in-hand nowadays, which means it’s more important than ever before to ensure tech is used purposefully within the classroom.

Teaching Trends

4 ways to encourage play in education

April 25, 2024 by Jamie MacPherson, Van Andel Institute for Education

Play is essential for learning—but all too often, educators don’t include it in classrooms. Here's how to encourage play in education.

As a longtime educator, I’ve witnessed firsthand the incredible benefits that play can have in a K–8 classroom. Unstructured play is how students learn to interact with the…

District Management

School-home communication remains a challenge for many districts

April 10, 2024 by Laura Ascione

A new K-12 survey on school-home communications highlights desire for frequent, relevant communications on student progress and attendance.

One-third of parents say they feel uninformed about their child's progress in school, and less than 40 percent receive regular communication around supporting their child's academic success.

Emergency Planning & Response

Ready, set, safe: Communication and technology for school safety

March 26, 2024 by Caileigh Peterson, Midland

Communication tools and technologies help school safety leaders stay ahead of potential dangers and cultivate a positive academic environment

With school-associated violence at a record high, there is an urgent responsibility for school leaders to protect the safety of students, teachers, and staff.

District Management

How district communications platforms bridge communities

March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 by Dr. Matthew X. Joseph

In today’s globalized world, district communications platforms play a critical role in keeping school and home connected.

In an increasingly interconnected world, it’s more important than ever to have effective communication within your diverse school community. Communication plays a pivotal role in fostering a collaborative environment.

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SchoolStatus Announces Acquisition of SchoolNow, Enhancing Its Communication Capabilities for K-12 Schools

February 14, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Ridgeland, Mississippi – SchoolStatus, a leader in K-12 data-driven solutions that empower student success, today announced the acquisition of SchoolNow, ... Read more

STEM & STEAM Trends

5 helpful hacks for managing a STEM classroom

February 14, 2024 by Kim Harding

STEM classrooms require skilled management to keep students focused on their tasks and engaged in their learning in a STEM classroom.

Every classroom is a busy place, but STEM-specific classrooms are built on collaboration, communication, and hands-on inquiry. Things are bound to be extra noisy and energetic.

Newsline

Vivi Expands into a Whole-School Communication Tool, Launches New Features

February 6, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Today, Vivi, the only wireless screen mirroring and digital signage solution purpose-built for education, announced it has expanded into a ... Read more

Innovation Insights

How to Engage All Families (Using Their Phones!)

January 11, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

Sometimes it’s the most basic of technologies that is the most effective. So it is with the services of the ... Read more

Newsline

Lightspeed Launches Networked Instructional Audio Platform, Cascadia, Enabling Teacher-Centric Communication for School Success and Safety

January 9, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

TUALATIN, Ore./PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Lightspeed, the leading provider of instructional audio solutions that create equal access to learning, announces the launch ... Read more

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Enhancing Communication and Safety at American Heritage Charter School with Rise Vision

January 8, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Rise Vision, the #1 digital signage software is excited to announce the release of its newest case study featuring American ... Read more

Digital Learning

What are the 5 Types of Digital Literacy?

January 3, 2024 by ESchool News

Digital literacy encompasses various skills essential for navigating the digital landscape and learning in the digital age effectively. From basic computer proficiency to critical thinking in evaluating online…

Emergency Planning & Response

Prioritizing student safety with enhanced first responder and cellular communication coverage

January 5, 2024December 22, 2023 by Stephen M. Kowal, Chief Commercial Officer, Nextivity

Cellular communication coverage and radio solutions that quickly and cost-effectively boost coverage will prove invaluable in emergencies.

In an emergency, when timely and effective communications are vital, first responders may have trouble connecting via their smartphones, hand-held radios, or other devices.

Newsline

Pinecrest Academy Utilizes Rise Vision for Dynamic Digital Signage

December 12, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Rise Vision, the #1 digital signage software, is excited to announce the release of its newest case study featuring Pinecrest ... Read more

Newsline

ParentSquare Acquires Remind, Expanding Options for School-Home Engagement

December 8, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Santa Barbara, CA — ParentSquare, the award-winning unified school-home engagement platform for K12 education, has acquired Remind, a popular platform ... Read more

District Management

6 tips for communicating with emergent bilingual families

November 29, 2023 by Dr. Kara Stern, Head of Education Solutions, SchoolStatus

It's crucial to acknowledge and overcome the barriers that impede communication with emergent bilingual families.

Experienced educators understand that students thrive when their families are actively engaged in their education. This is particularly crucial as we navigate the challenges of helping students recover…

Newsline

Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204 Uses Rise Vision for Digital Signage Across District

November 21, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Rise Vision, the #1 digital signage software, is excited to announce the release of its newest case study featuring Indian ... Read more

Teaching Trends

Insights from educators: Priorities for 2023-2024

November 10, 2023 by Dr. Kara Stern, Head of Education Solutions, SchoolStatus

By prioritizing well-being and communication, and addressing challenges head-on, educators can make every school day count for every student.

Education news is full of trends and predictions for the new school year, but hearing from the folks doing the work is a more direct path to understanding…

Newsline

Canva Introduces Student-Safe AI Products, Customizable Lessons for Teachers, and Over 5,000 Free Classroom Resources to 50 Million Students and Teachers

October 23, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

SYDNEY – Canva, the world’s only all-in-one visual communication platform, today announced the launch of a suite of K-12 education ... Read more

Newsline

Learning Through Play Is Powerful – and Students and Teachers Agree!

October 12, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

BILLUND, Denmark — To celebrate the second annual World Play Day, LEGO® Education is inspiring teachers to experience purposeful play firsthand ... Read more

Innovation Insights

How summer learning can save education

October 6, 2023October 5, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

Aaron Dworkin, Chief Executive Officer of the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA), discusses solutions to pandemic learning loss, teacher burnout, equity issues, and more.

A charter school gets e-learning up to speed with a modern WiFi solution

February 4, 2025October 4, 2023 by Jeff Festa

The mission at The Academy of Hope, a public charter school for kindergarten through eighth grade, is to maximize ... Read more

Literacy

5 steps to help students with reading-based learning differences

October 2, 2023 by Benjamin N. Powers, Executive Director, The Southport School

Educators are instrumental in paving the way for a more inclusive and supportive literacy learning environment for students with dyslexia

Reading-based learning differences such as dyslexia can pose unique challenges for students in school. These challenges, however, aren't indicative of a student's intelligence or potential.

District Management

15 questions to ask when evaluating communications platforms

September 26, 2023 by Krista J. Stockman, APR, Director of Communication & Marketing, Fort Wayne Community Schools

Switching to a new school communications platform must meet a variety of needs across the entire district and community.

The importance of effective home-school communications has never been higher. Families expect to be kept informed of their child’s activities, academic progress, and expectations.

Innovation Insights

Big Deals: Advanced offerings in curriculum and data analytics, parent communication, remote tutoring, and more

September 18, 2023September 18, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

4 questions every district leader should consider when choosing an edtech partner

Discovery Education acquires Dreambox Learning; SchoolStatus acquires ClassTag; and Carnegie Learning Reaches New Milestone.

District Management

5 reasons to use a one-stop-shop communications platform

September 14, 2023 by Craig Sheil and Donna Dennis Digital Learning Specialists, Bedford School District

Implementing a new school-home communications platform led to a number of benefits across this entire district

When our School Administrative Unit (SAU) set out to find a communications platform that all six of its schools could use across all grades, we had good reason…

Emergency Planning & Response

School safety concerns are on the rise as classrooms open

August 23, 2023 by Laura Ascione

New research highlights educators' and parents' greatest school safety concerns and offers insights on notifications, technology and training.

More than half of teachers and parents are more worried about school safety than in previous years, according to the 2023 K-12 School Safety Report from Motorola Solutions, which…

Newsline

SchoolStatus Announces Acquisition of ClassTag Strengthening its Suite of K-12 Data, Workflow, and Communications

August 22, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

RIDGELAND, Miss. — SchoolStatus, a leader in K-12 data and communications, announced today the acquisition of ClassTag, a unified family ... Read more

Emergency Planning & Response

Closing the gap in school emergency response

August 2, 2023 by Aaron Williams, Vice President, Public Safety, L3Harris

When technology works better together, people work better together, enabling faster emergency response and resolution times.

As school violence has reached a 20-year high, schools and first responders are feeling more pressure to make sure they’re prepared to respond to and resolve school safety…

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