Students want more career-connected learning
Fifty-nine percent of students say they would like more opportunities for career-connected learning, according to a new report from the New Hampshire Learning Initiative and Gallup.
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New E-rate rules could narrow the homework gap
Learning is mobile--but how can schools provide reliable high-speed internet for students who need devices at home, but who lack connectivity?
Vernier Science Education Becomes Sole Distributor of Select MicroLAB High School- and College-Level Chemistry Accessories
BEAVERTON, Oregon — Connected by a shared commitment to hands-on science education and customer service, Vernier Science Education is partnering ... Read more
HMH Introduces Coachly to Empower Educators with On-Demand Instructional Coaching for Back to School
BOSTON — Adaptive learning company HMH today announced the launch of HMH Coachly™, an innovative service that provides educators with unlimited access to ... Read more
Creating smart campuses to transform student life
Imagine a school where learning isn't confined to the classroom. The curriculum is adaptive in real-time, and technology is used intuitively to ensure every aspect of student life…
Future Schools: The Power of Connection
eSchool News recently connected with three Verizon education and technology experts to tackle some of the most pressing issues for ... Read more
It takes a village to protect students’ well-being in the digital age
There’s a new pillar of knowledge school districts need to impart upon their students, and it’s how to navigate today’s connected, digitally enabled world.
5 ways to engage your school community with tech-powered communication
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…
Keep students connected and devices protected with InfoCase!
At InfoCase, we are driven by a passion to keep students connected and devices protected. With over 30 years of ... Read more
Show Stopper—CTL on Connected Chromebooks
CTL, a global cloud-computing solution leader for education, will present at the upcoming Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) conference in Miami, Florida, on Tuesday, ... Read more
E-rate insight protects school technology infrastructure
When the Federal Communications Commission’s E-rate program first emerged in 1996, only 14 percent of the nation's K-12 classrooms were connected to the internet.
3 considerations to ensure a future-proof network
There are three top technologies for school district CTOs to consider when planning for the health and longevity of their wired and Wi-Fi networks.
Museum of Science, Boston releases equity-oriented engineering curricula
Bringing public science learning beyond its onsite exhibits and programs, the Museum of Science, Boston has launched a collection of preK-8 engineering and STEM curricula designed to engage…
Crunch the Numbers: New data on student tech use; Chromebook predictions; and the impact of pandemic relief funds
Qustodio today released their 5th Annual Report, offering valuable insights into children’s digital habits across 2023. “Born connected: The rise ... Read more
Ensure Your District is Data Ready with this Free Playbook
Unprecedented funding has flowed into districts over the last several years as part of pandemic support and recovery efforts. As a result of this increased investment in technology,…
6 ways principals can improve family engagement
As a school administrator, I thought a lot about family engagement. How could I get more parents and guardians to feel connected and interested in getting involved? How…
What are the 7 Essential Digital Literacy Skills?
In today's digitally connected world, possessing digital literacy is essential. Let’s explore the significance of digital literacy, a multifaceted skill set developed while learning in the digital age.
Majority of districts now meet FCC’s school internet connectivity goal
Seventy-four percent of districts (9,573) across the country now have school internet connectivity at speeds that are sufficient to support digital learning in their classrooms every day.
To foster young talent, employers need to share their social capital
In career-connected learning, employee volunteers like internship supervisors or guest speakers typically see their role as providing students job-specific knowledge and skills.
5 essential digital learning reads
Digital learning is a critical component of what happens in today's classrooms. Edtech tools, connected learning experiences, and 21st-century skills all play a role in preparing students for…
Five action steps to shrink the digital divide
New research examining national attitudes toward home broadband and the federal Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) provides insights on how to close the digital divide and connect households to…
Frontline Education Releases Year-to-Date Administration Software Innovation Summary
Malvern, Pa. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Frontline Education, a leading provider of administration software purpose-built for educators in K-12, today released ... Read more
Reliable internet and Wi-Fi in schools should be top priority
Without access to reliable internet and Wi-Fi-dependent devices, students and teachers face disadvantages, and schools can have a hard time meeting their educational goals.
HMH Introduces Generative AI Teacher Supports in its Connected Literacy Solution to Empower Educators
BOSTON – As part of its human-centered approach to AI in K-12 education, learning technology company HMH today announced new OpenAI-powered integrations ... Read more
55 back-to-school tips and insights for a great year
It's back-to-school season across the country, and while this is met with mixed emotions, like it or not, classroom doors are open and welcoming students. Here are some…
If zero trust is good enough for the government, it’s good enough for your school
Educators and administrators are holding their breath at the dawn of another academic year. They are well aware that schools are increasingly targeted by hackers with 1 in…
10 things schools need to do to build students’ networks
While durable skills and career-connected learning are important in setting students up for success as they enter college or the workforce, focusing on these skills alone won't help…
Leveraging edtech to help students, teachers stay connected through illness
There’s no disputing the fact that the COVID-19 pandemic had a major impact on almost every aspect of daily life — from the ways we interacted with the…
Why connected laptops are a pathway to digital liberation
The introduction of always-connected PCs and Chromebooks continues to be the catalyst for digitally liberating many students. Now is an especially exciting time to turn to this idea…
HMH Completes Acquisition of NWEA
Learning technology company HMH announced that it has completed its acquisition of assets from research and educational services organization NWEA. ... Read more
Lightspeed Systems’ New ‘Digital Equity’ Module Provides Actionable Insight Into Students’ Internet Connectivity And School-Issued Device Health When Learning Outside of School
AUSTIN, TX – Lightspeed Systems, the leader in safe, secure and equitable education technology, announces Digital Equity—a module that provides ... Read more
What is a predictive metaverse? The future of guided learning
The word ‘metaverse’ has certainly been used a lot recently, specifically within conversations around the advancement of technologies and the ever-changing landscape of how we work and live.
Wayside Publishing and Nualang Partner for World Language Education
Freeport, Maine – Wayside Publishing announces the launch of Nualang within Learning Site®, Wayside’s digital learning platform. This pioneering collaboration ... Read more
K-12 cybersecurity vendors: Is the threat already in your house?
K-12 vendors are key components in all aspects of K-12 education. From operational needs such as attendance and payroll to learning applications for reading, science, and mathematics, vendors…
Career-Connected PBL
Project-based learning (PBL) helps students learn about careers more deeply than they can by simply reading about various jobs or ... Read more
Are you connected for digital classroom success?
The 21st century classroom requires reliable, high performance, and secure Wi-Fi to support the wide variety of teaching methods and ... Read more
5 tools every school tech director should use
Teaching methods have changed dramatically over the last few years, leading to numerous electronic resources entering the classroom. This makes school IT a formidable challenge—security experts have to…
Clearlake Capital-Backed Discovery Education Acquires Pivot Interactives
Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education, a global edtech company backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, “Clearlake”), ... Read more
HMH Unveils Major Platform Enhancements to Empower Educators and Engage Students Heading Back-to-School Nationwide
BOSTON, /PRNewswire/ – As students and teachers nationwide head back to school, learning technology company HMH today announced major enhancements to Ed, HMH’s connected teaching ... Read more
PowerSchool to Launch Connected Intelligence, First Fully Managed Data-as-a-Service Platform for K-12 Schools
FOLSOM, Calif — PowerSchool (NYSE: PWSC), the leading provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education in North America, today announced it ... Read more