communication Archives

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

Newsline

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…

Three requirements for an effective mass communication system for schools and districts

November 15, 2023July 27, 2023 by Jeff Festa

Mass communications: There’s no such thing as one-size-fits-all communication. Any school or district communications plan isn’t complete without a reliable ... Read more

District Management

3 reasons to spend ESSER funds on school-home communications

August 14, 2023July 17, 2023 by Dr. Kara Stern, Head of Education Solutions, SchoolStatus

Federal dollars can play a major role in school-home communications and helping students get to school, ready to learn, every day.

When you think about Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds, do you think “HVAC?”

Student Well-Being

How school-home communication combats chronic absenteeism

July 12, 2023 by Dr. Kara Stern, Head of Education Solutions, SchoolStatus

When it comes to chronic absenteeism, schools should focus on consciously aligning school communication with school connectedness.

Adolescents are in crisis right now. Social media, pandemic isolation, gun violence, and structural racism have formed a perfect storm. It’s been so devastating to teens that the…

Literacy

3 ways to keep students reading this summer

July 6, 2023July 5, 2023 by Trina Cornell, Reading Specialist, Holman Middle School, Kristen Hagemeier Reading Specialist, Holman Middle School & Jackie Ramey Reading Specialist, Holman Middle School

In and outside of the classroom, and especially over the summer, encourage students to love reading by helping them read what they love.

It’s been great to see students’ faces back in-person collaborating with one another and their teachers, but there’s no doubt the pandemic has impacted their academic and emotional…

K-12 Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity, like charity, begins at home

December 12, 2023July 5, 2023 by Craine Runton, Senior Director, Security & Compliance, StrongDM

Cybersecurity must be a top priority, because cybercriminals are relentless, seeking advantage wherever they can find it.

We are living at a time when many of the most advanced, profitable, technologically-sophisticated companies in the world are barely treading water when it comes to cybersecurity. With…

Curriculum & Assessment

Texting is negatively impacting students’ writing

October 11, 2023June 30, 2023 by Alexander Slagg, Middle School English Language Arts Teacher, Illinois

Texting has become a commonplace activity in students’ lives, but it is throttling students' writing ability and ability to think critically.

Texting obviously has its place. It’s a quick and convenient mode of communication that is readily available on a device that is close at hand. I rely on…

District Management

Your top 5 school-home communication challenges, solved

July 28, 2023June 28, 2023 by Brooke Allen, Director of Communications, Crown Point Indiana Community School Corporation

A unified school-home communications platform gives educators and families choice and control over their communication preferences.

Implementing a unified communication solution focused on family engagement provides school districts with multiple benefits. An intuitive, easy-to-use program can standardize communication between school and home, for example,…

Newsline

Lumio and Canva for Education Announce All-New Integration to Bring Immersive Digital Learning to Life

June 26, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

CALGARY, AB – Lumio, the digital learning tool used by millions of teachers and students worldwide, is pleased to announce ... Read more

Newsline

Rise Vision Named “Student Safety Solution Provider of The Year” in 2023 EdTech Breakthrough Awards Program

June 9, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

(June 08, 2023) –– Rise Vision, the #1 digital signage software solution for schools, announced that it has been named ... Read more

Emergency Planning & Response

How our school handled the chaos of an active shooter hoax

June 7, 2023 by Matt Christensen, Principal, Spanish Fork High School

A principal recounts how a tech tool helped ensure clear communication during an initial emergency--later revealed as an active shooter hoax.

I was in a meeting when I heard the sirens. I immediately excused myself and saw the first squad car screech to a halt in front of our…

Newsline

Dexter Community Schools in Michigan Uses Rise Vision to Encourage Student Creativity and Increase Student Engagement

May 23, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Dexter, Michigan — Dexter Community School, a mid-size school district located in Dexter, Michigan, has implemented Rise Vision’s digital signage ... Read more

The Case For Coming to School: One Simple Approach to Improving Attendance

July 26, 2023May 19, 2023 by Jeff Festa

School is so much more than just a place to be. It’s a place to become. Students who come to ... Read more

District Management

6 ways to transform district communications with tech

July 28, 2023April 24, 2023 by Tonya Daniels, Executive Director of Communications and Community Relations, Elmhurst Community School District 205

It's important to evaluate current district communications tools to ensure you're meeting the needs of all stakeholders

When I joined our district in 2021, I was asked to review its overall communications and ensure that we were communicating effectively both with our families and with…

District Management

3 tips for confusion-free inclement weather communications

July 28, 2023March 16, 2023 by Dr. Kara Stern, Head of Content, SchoolStatus

Reduce chances for confusion and ensure your weather-related communications are clear and concise to help families plan.

Even if the old spoon under the pillow trick hasn’t worked for the students in your district yet, it doesn’t mean it won’t be your turn next!

Coding and Robotics

Why educational robotics is a critical STEM learning tool

February 24, 2023 by Laura Ascione

STEM learning can be challenging, but educational robotics offers students an opportunity for a hands-on, guided problem solving learning.

Engineering is a critical part of STEM education, and engineers play a role in creating, improving, and maintaining some of today's most valued and essential things, from smartphones…

Singlewire Software Acquires Visitor Aware to Add Visitor Check-in and Student Management to Its Suite of School Safety Offerings

February 6, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

MADISON, WIS. (PRWEB) — Singlewire Software, the leader in solutions that help keep people safe and informed, announces its acquisition of ... Read more

Innovative Teaching

How you can improve student performance with virtual tools

January 25, 2023January 17, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

Edtech tools are constantly evolving, and virtual tools can play a major role in how students achieve success

In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: 5 ways virtual tutoring reinforces our after-school program; 5 ways video improves school-home communication; and Virtual Reality…

District Management

5 ways video improves school-home communication

January 9, 2023 by Leslie Ortego, Director of Customer Success, SchoolStatus

Here are some tips and strategies for using video to increase parent engagement and school-home communication success.

Increasingly, district leaders are incorporating video into school-home communication. Many districts that tried video options out of necessity during the pandemic are seeing the benefits that video can…

SEL Trends

Parents are turning to schools for student mental health

December 14, 2022 by Jacqueline Wight, MA, LPC, Director of Mental Health Services, Dotcom Therapy

Schools are realizing that providing supports for student mental health is much like the importance of free school lunches.

School counselors and social workers, teachers, and administrators have always been integral to a parent's support network. This is particularly true for children who struggle in class and…

5 Strategies to build into your school’s remote education strategy

March 8, 2023November 17, 2022 by Jeff Festa

Learning is social. Remote teaching must have a virtual classroom platform that enables engaging content, student participation and collaboration, professional ... Read more

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

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

What are the 5 Types of Digital Literacy?

Prioritizing student safety with enhanced first responder and cellular communication coverage

Pinecrest Academy Utilizes Rise Vision for Dynamic Digital Signage

ParentSquare Acquires Remind, Expanding Options for School-Home Engagement

6 tips for communicating with emergent bilingual families

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

Insights from educators: Priorities for 2023-2024

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

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

How summer learning can save education

5 steps to help students with reading-based learning differences

15 questions to ask when evaluating communications platforms

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

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

School safety concerns are on the rise as classrooms open

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

Closing the gap in school emergency response

3 reasons to spend ESSER funds on school-home communications

3 ways to keep students reading this summer

Cybersecurity, like charity, begins at home

Texting is negatively impacting students’ writing

Your top 5 school-home communication challenges, solved

Lumio and Canva for Education Announce All-New Integration to Bring Immersive Digital Learning to Life

Rise Vision Named “Student Safety Solution Provider of The Year” in 2023 EdTech Breakthrough Awards Program

How our school handled the chaos of an active shooter hoax

Dexter Community Schools in Michigan Uses Rise Vision to Encourage Student Creativity and Increase Student Engagement

6 ways to transform district communications with tech

3 tips for confusion-free inclement weather communications

Why educational robotics is a critical STEM learning tool

Singlewire Software Acquires Visitor Aware to Add Visitor Check-in and Student Management to Its Suite of School Safety Offerings

How you can improve student performance with virtual tools

5 ways video improves school-home communication

Parents are turning to schools for student mental health

Product Enhancements from Discovery Education Foster Improved Engagement and Personalization

ASU Preparatory Academy Educators Enhance Stem Knowledge at Inaugural Microspark Conference

Whitney Brothers® elevatED™ CollectionReceives Design Journal BEST of 2024 Award

Gale and Utah State Library Partner to Provide Residents Free Access to New Digital Resources

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