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Proximity Learning Partners With LinkIt! To Empower Certified Virtual Teachers With Advanced Assessment Solutions

September 4, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

AUSTIN, Texas–( BUSINESS WIRE)–Proximity Learning Inc., the pioneering provider of synchronous virtual instruction for K-12 education, announced today its partnership ... Read more

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95 Phonics Lesson Library Meets ESSA Standards of Evidence for Grades 4-5

July 3, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Lincolnshire, IL – Today, 95 Percent Group LLC, the trusted source for comprehensive, proven literacy solutions, announced that its 95 ... Read more

Teaching Trends

How to use PBL with makerspaces across your curriculum

June 27, 2024 by Laura Ascione

At ISTELive 24, combining project-based learning with hands-on engagement yields inspiring results with maker education and makerspaces.

Combining PBL with makerspaces (also called maker education) gives educators an infinite number of projects, assignments, and activities that engage students and truly immerse them in learning.

Live @ ISTE 2024

BrainPop at 25—New CPO Jay Chakrapani discusses the past, present, and plans for the future.

June 24, 2024June 21, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

Tim and Moby are getting up there. But according to Brainpop Chief Product Officer Jay Chakrapani, they aren’t slowing down. ... Read more

Literacy

AI is the solution to costly and ineffective dyslexia programs

June 18, 2024 by Coral Hoh, PhD, Dysolve

AI offers a way to read individual brains at the level of granularity needed to correct brain processes that contribute to dyslexia.

About two-thirds of American students fail to meet reading standards every year when tested in 4th, 8th, and 12th grades. Advocacy groups, backed by dyslexia authorities at universities,…

Durable Skills

5 strategies to close the critical thinking gap

June 4, 2024 by Sarah McNeil, Thinking Maps

When we help students develop fundamental cognitive and metacognitive skills like critical thinking, learning becomes easier--and more fun.

Achievement discrepancies among U.S. students remain persistent and troubling--despite decades of targeted interventions and whole-school improvement programs.

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Missouri Approves 95 Percent Group Programs as Recommended English Language Arts Supplemental Resources

May 29, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Lincolnshire, Ill. – Today 95 Percent Group LLC, the trusted source for comprehensive, proven literacy solutions, announced the Missouri Department ... Read more

Personalized Learning

Friday 5: Personalized learning

May 17, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Classroom learning has evolved from uniform instruction to personalized learning--and students are reaping the benefits.

A one-size-fits-all classroom is a thing of the past. Now, personalized learning is infused into learning in order to meet students where they are, tailoring programs and experiences…

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CTL is Officially Certified as a B Corporation

May 15, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Beaverton, OR – CTL, a global cloud computing solution leader for education and enterprise, announced today it is now certified ... Read more

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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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AI-Enabled Personal Professional Learning MicroGrant Winners Announced

April 26, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, North Carolina — North Carolina based QoreInsights announced winners of their inaugural MicroGrant program where they selected three schools ... Read more

AI in Education

Crafting ethical AI landscapes in K-12 education

April 2, 2024April 2, 2024 by Dr. Alexandra Holter, Andrew Rummel & Holly Skadsem, Bloomington Public Schools

The journey toward integrating AI into K-12 education in an ethical way is a collaborative endeavor requiring engagement at all levels.

The summer of 2023 brought with it a declaration from our Executive Director of Technology that it would be the Summer of AI. As a digital learning team,…

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AI-Enabled Personal Professional Learning MicroGrant Announced Targets Teachers and Coaches (K-6)

March 19, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

North Carolina based QoreInsights announced today the launch of a MicroGrant program where they will award three schools with free ... Read more

Innovation Insights

Big Deals: Edtech industry news from HMH, Pearson, and Equal Opportunity Schools (EOS)

March 6, 2024March 5, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

Learning technology company HMH announced it has acquired award-winning software company Writable, building on a longstanding partnership between the organizations ... Read more

Coding and Robotics

Friday 5: K-12 coding

February 23, 2024 by Laura Ascione

K-12 coding is beneficial to all students, whether or not they pursue STEM paths in college and the workforce.

K-12 coding can completely change learning for students, engaging reluctant learners and activating parts of the brain used for computational thinking, problem solving, and collaboration.

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Savvas Learning Company Announces New Edition of its Leading myView Literacy Program Grounded in the Science of Reading

February 1, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

PARAMUS, N.J. — Savvas Learning Company, a next-generation K-12 learning solutions leader, today introduced the new edition of myView Literacy, its ... Read more

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Smithsonian and Carolina Biological Announce New Version of Elementary Science Curriculum to Raise Bar in 3D Learning

January 31, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

BURLINGTON, NC — Carolina Biological, the leading school science supplier and the Smithsonian Science Education Center announced Smithsonian Science for ... Read more

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Spanish and English Versions of Science Techbook for Texas by Discovery Education Now Available for Use In K-8 and Biology Classrooms Statewide

December 4, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Discovery Education, the worldwide edtech leader, today announced that the Spanish and English versions of Science Techbook for Texas by ... Read more

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Evidence-Based Phonemic Awareness Program for Young Learners Unveiled by 95 Percent Group

November 7, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Lincolnshire, IL– 95 Percent Group LLC, the trusted source for proven literacy solutions, unveiled 95 Phonemic Awareness Suite™, a comprehensive ... Read more

Literacy

How efficacy studies improve literacy instruction

October 23, 2023October 23, 2023 by Laura Ascione

A VP of impact and research shares what her company learned from its literacy research, and how those lessons benefit teachers and students.

Prior to the pandemic, reading achievement had been showing little to no growth. Scores have continued to decline, in part because of pandemic-related learning interruptions.

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Carnegie Learning Unveils ClearMath Elementary

October 11, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Pittsburgh, PA – In a groundbreaking move set to revolutionize elementary math education in the post-pandemic era, Carnegie Learning has ... Read more

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Roylco Secures “Best STEM Building Toy” in Best Building Toys for Kids, According to Experts

September 22, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

ANDERSON, S.C. –– Roylco, a leading innovator in manufacturing educational kids’ toys, proudly announces its recent accolade as “Best STEM ... Read more

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ClassIn Launches its World-Class Teaching and Learning Platform in the United States

May 18, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

SAN DIEGO (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ClassIn, a world leader in hybrid, blended, and remote learning solutions, today announced the launch ... Read more

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Brand-New Savvas Essentials: Foundational Reading Program Earns Highest Rating from EdReports

April 4, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

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

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Equity and Access at the Core of Learning Without Tears’ Breakthrough Literacy Program, Phonics, Reading, and Me™

March 20, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Cabin John MD – Early learning leader, Learning Without Tears, today affirmed that equity and access are at the core ... Read more

Teaching Trends

Student engagement remains a major concern

March 3, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Survey findings reveal an urgent need for strategies and tools to help teachers build classroom environments that nurture student engagement.

The vast majority of educators said they are concerned about their students' engagement in classroom-based learning, according to the latest installment of the national Gradient Learning Poll, which examines…

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Why design thinking is important in early childhood education

February 22, 2023 by Dr. Maria Shaheen, Senior Director of Early Childhood Education, Primrose Schools

Design thinking is a lifelong skill that children may use to tackle complex problems throughout their lives, so it is a valuable skill to learn early in life, particularly within the first five years

In early childhood education, most parents are aware of the importance of teaching key academic skills such as early literacy and mathematics skills. Recent research also suggests that…

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Leading American Educator And Journalist, Esther Wojcicki, Joins Award-Winning Edtech Startup Pressto Ai

February 20, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

New York, NY — EdTech startup Pressto AI is thrilled to announce that Esther Wojcicki will be joining the leadership ... Read more

Social-Emotional Learning in Authentic Ways: Generating Solutions for the Early Childhood Program

May 26, 2023February 13, 2023 by Jeff Festa

In the post-pandemic field of education, the inclusion of social-emotional learning into early childhood education has been stressed as highly ... Read more

SEL Trends

4 edtech SEL trends to follow this year

February 3, 2023 by Polly Stansell, Vice President of Product, Committee for Children

Leveraging a few of these latest edtech trends, educators can better the scope of SEL for everyone in their school communities.

Technology has become increasingly important to every level of education, and its value to social-emotional learning, or SEL, is no exception. Just as digital tools provide educators with…

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95 Percent Group Unveils 95 Phonics Core Program for Grades 4 and 5

February 2, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Lincolnshire, Ill. – 95 Percent Group LLC, the trusted source for comprehensive, proven literacy solutions, launched 95 Phonics Core Program® ... Read more

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Oregon Public School Breaks State Assessment Score Record with Carnegie Learning

February 1, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Pittsburgh, PA – Carnegie Learning, a leader in artificial intelligence for K-12 education and formative assessment, announced today that students ... Read more

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Utah State Board of Education Approves 95 Percent Group Resources as Evidence-Informed, Recommended Supplemental Programs for Grades K-5

January 31, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Lincolnshire, Ill. – 95 Percent Group LLC, the trusted source for comprehensive, proven literacy solutions, announced today the Utah State ... Read more

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South Carolina’s State Board of Education Approves High School Biology Course From Discovery Education for Statewide Use

January 4, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

CHARLOTTE, NC —Following a comprehensive evaluation, the South Carolina State Board of Education has approved the South Carolina-aligned High School ... Read more

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National Alliance of Black School Educators Names Patricia Smith of St Charles Parish Public Schools the 2022 NABSE $10,000 Scholarship Award Recipient

January 3, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

NORTH BILLERICA, Mass.—The National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) recently named Patricia Smith, director of federal programs for St. ... Read more

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95 Phonics Core Program® Earns Product Certification from Digital Promise for Research-Based Design

December 14, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Lincolnshire, IL & Washington, DC – 95 Percent Group LLC, the trusted source for comprehensive, proven literacy solutions, today announced its 95 ... Read more

Career-Connected PBL

March 22, 2023November 29, 2022 by Jeff Festa

Project-based learning (PBL) helps students learn about careers more deeply than they can by simply reading about various jobs or ... Read more

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MIND Research Institute Debuts InsightMath, a Neuroscience-Based Elementary Curriculum

October 5, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

IRVINE, Calif. — MIND Research Institute, a neuroscience and education social impact organization dedicated to ensuring that all students are ... Read more

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Arizona Department of Education Names 95 Percent Group an Approved K-3 Reading Improvement Program

September 9, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Lincolnshire, Ill. – 95 Percent Group LLC, a leading provider of literacy solutions and instructional strategies for K-12 schools nationwide, ... Read more

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Carnegie Learning Middle School Math Solution Receives Perfect Scores from EdReports.org

September 9, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

PITTSBURGH, PA – Carnegie Learning, a leader in artificial intelligence for K-12 education and formative assessment, today announced that its ... Read more

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