ConnectED Archives

Building your emergency back-to-school kit with reliable connectivity

December 5, 2022September 28, 2021 by Todd Krautkremer, CMO, Cradlepoint

Schools are expected to help students become better-prepared for the future—and emerging technologies can play a critical role

A simmering demand for reliable connectivity in education turned to a boil during the pandemic when the digital divide--something that many under-connected communities were already facing--exploded. This was…

STEM & STEAM Trends

This virtual science course uses real-life conservation examples to inspire students

December 7, 2022September 14, 2021 by Katherine Allen, Environmental Science Teacher, Florida Virtual School & Guy Harvey, Founder, Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation

A Florida Virtual School environmental science course is using real events to motivate students to take an active role in conservation efforts

According to a survey conducted by Amnesty International in 2019, Generation Z ranks climate change as the most vital issue facing the world today. With a generation that…

Newsline

Cleveland Metropolitan School District Deploys the Stay Connected K-12 Solution from Spectrum Enterprise to Enhance the Learning Experience for Students Needing Robust Home Internet

September 8, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

CLEVELAND, Ohio – With many school districts continuing to look for ways to help students who don’t have robust internet service ... Read more

COVID-19 Update

What the pandemic has taught me about education

July 29, 2021 by Sam Nord, Vice President of Global Sales, Listen Technologies

Education has been on a rollercoaster during the COVID-19 pandemic, but now, some encouraging truths are coming to light.

I’m not a formal educator, but I am a parent to a student who spent a good chunk of the last year learning from home. I also work…

21st Century Skills

How the 4 Cs prepare students for the real world

July 26, 2021 by Sandra Love, Ed.D., Director of Education Insight & Research, Mentoring Minds

The 4 Cs are more than skills taught in school--they'll stick with students throughout their academic, professional, and personal growth

As our world continues to become more connected through technology, today’s students have boundless access to a wealth of information. But, to effectively leverage these resources, students need…

District Management

6 necessary steps to move K-12 education forward in 2021

July 8, 2021 by Laura Ascione

K-12 education was put to the test during the COVID-19 pandemic--now, here's what it needs to evolve and best serve students and teachers

Six key K-12 education trends, including teachers and parents becoming more open to new ways to teach and learn, and finding value in technology to stay connected, will…

Newsline

Rise Vision and Sharp NEC Display Solutions Partner to Offer Schools a Free Year of Digital Signage

June 23, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

June 22, 2021 –– Rise Vision and Sharp NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc. have partnered to offer K-12 schools ... Read more

District Management

Service learning in Ohio didn’t stop with the pandemic

June 23, 2021 by Wayne D’Orio, Contributing Writer, eSchool News

Restrictions altered volunteering projects, but didn’t dampen students’ enthusiasm to make a difference in their community

When the pandemic virtually shut down face-to-face interactions between people last spring, it looked like the volunteer program in a central Ohio suburban school district would be paused…

Newsline

New NetSupport Classroom Management Platform: classroom.cloud Keeps Students on Task, Whether in School or Remote

March 29, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

NetSupport today announced that its new solution for classroom management, classroom.cloud, is available to schools throughout the U.S. and Canada. This ... Read more

Newsline

Latest Updates to Discovery Education’s Flexible K-12 Platform Keeps All Learners Connected to Engaging Content, Instructional Strategies, and Professional Learning

February 24, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Discovery Education today announced a series of updates to its flexible, award-winning K-12 learning platform that will keep teachers and students connected to ... Read more

Keep Students Connected With Distance Learning

May 19, 2021February 23, 2021 by Jeff Festa

Keeping teachers and students connected from home is a high priority for every community. That’s why your distance learning solutions ... Read more

North East Carolina Preparatory School distributes mobile hotspots to keep classrooms connected for remote learning

May 19, 2021February 23, 2021 by Jeff Festa

Distance learning is more than a logistical challenge. William J. (Joe) Etheridge, executive director of North East Carolina Preparatory School ... Read more

Newsline

School District Uses Digital Signage to Stay Connected

February 17, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Keeping connected amidst the global pandemic has become critically important for schools. Central Lyon School District in Rock Rapids, Iowa ... Read more

Newsline

Funding Year 2021 E-rate Application Window is Now Open

January 19, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

School funding has always been a challenge, but a recession and pandemic have made it even more of a hurdle for many districts in recent years

Funds For Learning announces that the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) opened the E-rate filing window on January 15, 2021, and will ... Read more

Newsline

Alaska’s Nome Public Schools and Discovery Education Launch New Partnership Bringing Dynamic Digital Content

January 5, 2021January 5, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Alaska’s Nome Public Schools (NPS) today announced a new partnership with Discovery Education supporting the continued academic growth and development of students ... Read more

Newsline

Teknikio Releases Tekniverse for K-12 Students to Collaborate in Building Remote or In-Person

December 9, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Teknikio has released a new collaborative learning kit called Tekniverse, which gives students the ability to make and remake connected smart objects in partnership ... Read more

Newsline

PBLWorks Expands its Online Services for 2021

December 4, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

PBLWorks, the leading provider of professional development for high-quality Project Based Learning (PBL), is expanding its selection of online offerings ... Read more

Newsline

Nonprofits, Schools Can Receive Free AT&T Wireless Internet Service, Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspots for At-Risk K-12 Students

December 1, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

This school district is weathering the COVID-19 closures by building community in ways that they will continue long after the virus is under control

Connected Nation (CN) is launch today an online application for the AT&T K-12 connected learning program, which is focused on ... Read more

Newsline

Greenfield Commonwealth Virtual School Selects InScribe Platform to Enhance Communication

November 18, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

InScribe, which delivers game-changing digital community solutions, today announced a partnership with Greenfield Commonwealth Virtual School (GCVS), streamlining the way ... Read more

Newsline

Camden and Discovery Education Launch New PK-12 Partnership Supported by the Subaru

November 9, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

New Jersey’s Camden City School District (CCSD) today launched a new, multi-year partnership with Discovery Education supporting PK-12 education. Through this new collaboration, all ... Read more

Internet Connectivity

How shared spectrum connectivity benefits distance learning

December 5, 2022November 9, 2020 by Alan Ewing, Executive Director, CBRS Alliance

Remote learning challenges, including lack of high-quality internet access, can be addressed with shared spectrum initiatives

Today’s students, teachers, and administrative staff are facing unprecedented connectivity challenges as the 2020 school year brings more and more distance learning options. School districts’ commitment to the…

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Discovery Education Keeps Students, Educators, and Families Connected to Curiosity Throughout November with Exciting Series of No Cost Virtual Events

November 3, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

To keep students, educators, and families connected to curiosity, Discovery Education presents six new no cost virtual events during the ... Read more

Newsline

Discovery Education Acquires Mystery Science

October 30, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Discovery Education—the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms—today announced the acquisition ... Read more

Remote learning relies on connectivity

May 19, 2021October 27, 2020 by Jeff Festa

Making distance learning accessible for all students is high priority. Read about three essential technology solutions to keep classrooms connected, ... Read more

Newsline

Discovery Education Names SMASH CEO Eli Kennedy to Board of Directors

October 15, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Discovery Education, the Charlotte, NC, based leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms worldwide, ... Read more

Newsline

All-New Science Techbook for Middle School and STEM Connect

October 14, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Discovery Education today launched Keeping You Connected to Curiosity, a new initiative keeping the continuity of curiosity alive for teachers and students everywhere. Discovery Education is the global ... Read more

6 Secrets to Creating a 1:1 Computing Program on a Tight Budget

August 4, 2022September 23, 2020 by Jeff Festa

Now that blended learning is here to stay, schools are focused on finding ways to keep students connected and engaged ... Read more

COVID-19 Update

Staying Connected During COVID-19 [Teacher Spotlight]: Karina Tran

September 4, 2020September 4, 2020 by Jessica Rowley

A special education teacher offers insight on navigating remote learning while maintaining student and family connections

What motivated you to become a Special Education teacher? When I was younger I didn’t know I wanted to even be a teacher, nonetheless a Special Ed teacher.…

Newsline

Black Box Makes the IoT Building a Reality With Its Connected Buildings Solution

August 26, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Black Box, a global solutions integrator, today introduced Connected Buildings — a suite of solutions and services that enable digital ... Read more

COVID-19 Update

Staying Connected During COVID-19 [Teacher Spotlight]: Stacy Salter

August 16, 2020August 14, 2020 by Jessica Rowley

A fifth-grade teachers learns that remote learning requires a little flexibility and patience

What made you want to go into education and begin teaching? I have only been a teacher for three years but I have wanted to be a teacher…

5 Communication Pitfalls (And How To Avoid Them)

February 4, 2025August 13, 2020 by Jeff Festa

Recent global events are shining a spotlight on the need for organizations to adopt mobile, flexible, and reliable communication systems. ... Read more

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COVID-19 student transportation safety solution

June 30, 2020June 18, 2020 by ESchool News

CalAmp, a global technology solutions pioneer transforming the mobile connected economy, and its subsidiary Synovia Solutions, today introduce Bus Guardian, ... Read more

District Management

Five ways to build a community of learners online

June 11, 2020June 11, 2020 by Dennis Pierce

5 ways to create a community of learners

Relationships are the foundation of learning. When students feel connected to their teacher and their peers, they’re more likely to thrive. How can teachers forge these connections within…

District Management

Promoting digital citizenship during a pandemic

August 31, 2021June 3, 2020 by Justin Reilly

School librarians and teachers are instrumental in ensuring students build strong digital citizenship skills--even while they're learning from home

When the coronavirus pandemic forced school closures and stay-at-home orders across the country, the internet became a social and academic lifeline for young people. Students are now engaging…

Newsline

Online learning for special education

June 30, 2020May 14, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Vizzle is an online learning solution that keeps students with special needs on track with teachers and parents able to ... Read more

Classroom Innovations

3 ways to stay connected when going remote

April 17, 2020April 17, 2020 by John Scott

These strategies and resources will contribute to a more inclusive virtual learning experience. online learning virtual learning inclusive learning environment.

You’ve just made a heroic effort to rapidly transition your teaching to online delivery in response to school closures. It’s important now to take a moment to consider…

Ancillary

All-in-one e-learning solution

April 15, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Eko is offering its solution for FREE to support learning during the COVID-19 outbreak. Eko’s virtual classroom experience ensures teachers, ... Read more

Ancillary

New remote learning hub

April 1, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Buncee recently released their new Remote Learning Hub – a centralized collection of resources to support your remote learning needs! ... Read more

Ancillary

Microsoft extends access to Minecraft: Education Edition and resources to support remote learning

March 26, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

As COVID-19 concerns prompt school closures around the world, many educators are turning to remote learning to keep students engaged. ... Read more

Ancillary

LogMeIn extends free phone and unified communication services

March 26, 2020March 25, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

LogMeIn, Inc. has expanded its Emergency Remote Work Kit offerings to include GoToConnect, the company’s cloud phone and Unified Communications ... Read more

Building your emergency back-to-school kit with reliable connectivity

This virtual science course uses real-life conservation examples to inspire students

Cleveland Metropolitan School District Deploys the Stay Connected K-12 Solution from Spectrum Enterprise to Enhance the Learning Experience for Students Needing Robust Home Internet

What the pandemic has taught me about education

How the 4 Cs prepare students for the real world

6 necessary steps to move K-12 education forward in 2021

Rise Vision and Sharp NEC Display Solutions Partner to Offer Schools a Free Year of Digital Signage

Service learning in Ohio didn’t stop with the pandemic

Latest Updates to Discovery Education’s Flexible K-12 Platform Keeps All Learners Connected to Engaging Content, Instructional Strategies, and Professional Learning

Funding Year 2021 E-rate Application Window is Now Open

Alaska’s Nome Public Schools and Discovery Education Launch New Partnership Bringing Dynamic Digital Content

PBLWorks Expands its Online Services for 2021

Nonprofits, Schools Can Receive Free AT&T Wireless Internet Service, Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspots for At-Risk K-12 Students

Greenfield Commonwealth Virtual School Selects InScribe Platform to Enhance Communication

Camden and Discovery Education Launch New PK-12 Partnership Supported by the Subaru

How shared spectrum connectivity benefits distance learning

Discovery Education Keeps Students, Educators, and Families Connected to Curiosity Throughout November with Exciting Series of No Cost Virtual Events

Discovery Education Acquires Mystery Science

Discovery Education Names SMASH CEO Eli Kennedy to Board of Directors

All-New Science Techbook for Middle School and STEM Connect

Staying Connected During COVID-19 [Teacher Spotlight]: Karina Tran

Black Box Makes the IoT Building a Reality With Its Connected Buildings Solution

Staying Connected During COVID-19 [Teacher Spotlight]: Stacy Salter

COVID-19 student transportation safety solution

Five ways to build a community of learners online

Promoting digital citizenship during a pandemic

Online learning for special education

All-in-one e-learning solution

New remote learning hub

Microsoft extends access to Minecraft: Education Edition and resources to support remote learning

Why interactive solutions are a smarter investment for schools

ClassMate by World Book Recognized with Prestigious ISTE Seal

School Specialty Honors Top Educators with 12th Annual Crystal Apple Awards

Follett Content Accelerates Public Library Strategy

Celebrating Teachers: Nominate Outstanding Educators for Crystal Apple Awards

School Specialty Expands Learning Beyond the Screen with New Outdoor Furniture Line

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