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Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Present Engaging Resources Supporting STEM Day Observances

November 3, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC.— Discovery Education and select social impact partners are offering engaging, high-quality digital learning resources to students and teachers ... Read more

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Discovery Education and Dollar General Literacy Foundation Partner on New Initiative Promoting Literacy

October 25, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

(Tuesday, October 25, 2022) – Discovery Education announced today the launch of a new education initiative – Discover Literacy – ... Read more

Improving the Learning Curve – It’s in the Air

December 1, 2022October 13, 2022 by Jeff Festa

A Michigan-based public school enlists Honeywell to transform school district infrastructure so that both students and faculty can breathe easier ... Read more

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Winsor Learning Releases Free Professional Development Resource in Response to Steep Declines in National Reading Scores

September 15, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

MINNEAPOLIS (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In the wake of devastating recent news about the nation’s reading test scores, Minnesota-based Winsor Learning, ... Read more

K-12 Cybersecurity

5 safeguarding tips for schools this year

December 5, 2022September 15, 2022 by Aaron Sandeen, CEO, Cyber Security Works

Of all public organizations, education has the most significant difficulties to overcome when it comes to ransomware and cyberattacks

Criminal cyber groups have made it abundantly clear that there is no type of organization they will not target--he more vulnerable they are, the easier it will be…

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Treering Announces New Philanthropic Partnership with Sandy Hook Promise

September 13, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

SAN MATEO, CA, — Treering is pleased to announce a new philanthropic partnership with national non-profit organization, Sandy Hook Promise. ... Read more

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Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Present Students, Educators, and Families No-Cost Financial Literacy Resources for College Savings Month

September 9, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC — To support students on their journey to higher learning during September’s College Savings Month and beyond, Discovery ... Read more

Designed for Education…Unlock the power of creativity and collaboration

March 8, 2023September 8, 2022 by Jeff Festa

UDT can help you integrate technology in your classrooms with Microsoft Windows 11 SE, a new edition of Windows designed ... Read more

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Research to Identify Effective Math Tutoring Designs for Underrepresented Students Begins in U.S. School Districts

September 8, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Wappingers Falls, N.Y. — Research shows that high-impact tutoring can produce learning gains for a variety of students, but which ... Read more

IT Innovations

3 critical considerations for the future of school cybersecurity training

December 5, 2022August 30, 2022 by Warren Young, Area Vice President, Absolute Software

How can we better prepare and protect our students to be a line of defense against malicious attacks and threats to cybersecurity measures and cybersecurity training?

A universal truth over the last two years within the education sector has been this: Students need to continue learning, whether in school, at home, or somewhere in…

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Digital On-Demand Class Sets for Required Curriculum Books Now Available in Sora Student Reading App

August 29, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

CLEVELAND – To help educators provide students with the books they need as efficiently as possible, OverDrive Education announced the ... Read more

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Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Support In-Home Learning All Summer Long

June 2, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Silver Spring, MD (Thursday, June 2, 2022) — To keep students engaged in learning all summer long, Discovery Education and ... Read more

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Los Angeles Unified School District Offers Spectrum Enterprise Stay Connected K-12 Solution to Families as a Way to Receive Robust Home Internet Access at No Cost to Students

May 3, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

LOS ANGELES – Charter Communications, Inc. today announced that it is working with the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the country’s ... Read more

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Animalia and Rise Vision Partner to Teach Animal Facts and Statistics Through K-12 Digital Signage

April 29, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

(April 29, 2022) –– Looking for new and exciting ways to teach your students about the animal kingdom? Look no ... Read more

Building & Campus Security

How Mississippi is prioritizing student learning and safety

December 7, 2022April 22, 2022 by Laura Ascione

New services will help the state move forward as it strives to meet goals for advancing student learning and school safety measures

COVID has undeniably changed education, and as schools, districts, and states move forward with educating students in a new reality, the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is focusing…

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Sora App’s New Curated Bundles of Digital Comics Save Schools Time and Money

March 14, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

CLEVELAND – March 14, 2022 – In response to educators’ need for more digital content to engage students, OverDrive Education ... Read more

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Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Offer Educators and Students No-Cost Resources Supporting Women’s History Month Celebrations

March 3, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Silver Spring, MD (Thursday, March 3, 2022) — Discovery Education and leading social impact partners are offering engaging, no-cost digital ... Read more

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National Engineering Week Observances in K-12 Classrooms Get a Boost from Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners

February 17, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Silver Spring, MD (Thursday, February 17, 2022) — Discovery Education and leading social impact partners are offering engaging, no-cost digital ... Read more

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Discovery Education Celebrates 20th Year of Innovation by Unlocking the Power of Augmented Reality with No Cost iPad App and Exclusive New Original Content

January 26, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

SILVER SPRING, MD (Tuesday, January 25, 2022)— Discovery Education—the innovative edtech company that over 20 years ago revolutionized classroom instruction ... Read more

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Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Offer All Educators New, No-Cost Professional Learning Resources

December 16, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Silver Spring, MD (Thursday, December 16, 2021) — As school systems nationwide begin to look towards Winter Break, Discovery Education ... Read more

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The STEM Careers Coalition Marks Second Anniversary with Expanded Career Readiness Resources and New Industry Partners Joining National Effort to Improve Student Outcomes

December 6, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

SILVER SPRING, MD (Monday, December 6, 2021) – The STEM Careers Coalition™ – the first-of-its-kind national STEM initiative powered by corporate and non-profit leaders and anchored in schools by ... Read more

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Head into the Holiday Season with New Dynamic Digital Experiences from Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners

December 1, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Silver Spring, MD (Wednesday, December 1, 2021) — To support continued student engagement anywhere during the winter holiday breaks, Discovery ... Read more

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Automation can help K-12 cybersecurity–here’s how

November 17, 2021November 15, 2021 by Renee Tarun, Deputy CISO, Fortinet

Education is consistently under-funded—and that’s why automation can play a critical part in keeping networks and data secure

Across industries, ransomware and cyberattacks have proliferated in the past year, largely due to the rapid shift to remote work and school. The education sector has been hit…

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Edge at Hudson Yards and Discovery Education Launch New Partnership Empowering Students to Engineer STEM Dreams

November 8, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Silver Spring, Md. (Monday, November 1, 2021) – Edge at Hudson Yards and Discovery Education today announced a new educational ... Read more

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Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Offer Communities No-Cost Digital Learning Resources Supporting STEM Day Observances Nationwide

November 4, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Silver Spring, MD (Wednesday, November 3, 2021) — Discovery Education and leading social impact partners are offering engaging, no-cost digital learning ... Read more

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Cost remains the top barrier to higher education

October 19, 2021 by Laura Ascione

Surveyed students say free college would be the biggest determining factor in their decision to return to a postsecondary education path

The cost of college, including the expense of living and the cost of tuition and course materials, is the biggest barrier to post-secondary education for students.

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Discovery Education Continues Supporting Educators During the COVID-19 Pandemic with Hundreds of No Cost Daily Activitie

October 8, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

SILVER SPRING, MD (Friday, October 8, 2021)—In an effort to continue its support of educators during the COVID-19 pandemic, Discovery Education—the ... Read more

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Dynamic New Virtual Field Trips from Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Help Students Explore STEM in the World Around Them

October 4, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Silver Spring, Md. (Monday, October 4, 2021) — To help students explore the exciting the many ways STEM is shaping the ... Read more

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The STEM Careers Coalition Celebrates Manufacturing Day with Resources to Inspire the Creators, Doers, Makers, and Makers of Tomorrow in the Classrooms of Today

September 30, 2021September 29, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

SILVER SPRING, MD (Wednesday, September 29, 2021) – Members of the STEM Careers Coalition – the first-of-its-kind national STEM initiative ... Read more

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Toyota and Discovery Education Launch Initiative Inspiring Student Innovation in STEM

September 23, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

PLANO, Texas and SILVER SPRING, Maryland (September 23, 2021) — Toyota’s mission of Mobility for All is at the core ... Read more

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Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Support Families with New No-Cost Resources to Ignite Student Interest in STEM

September 16, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Silver Spring, Md. (Thursday, September 16, 2021) — To accelerate student learning and ignite student curiosity in STEM, Discovery Education presents ... Read more

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New Mexico State Department of Education Partners with 7 Mindsets to Launch New Online Social Emotional Learning Portal

September 15, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

ATLANTA – Sept. 14, 2021 – 7 Mindsets, the leader in online social emotional learning (SEL) solutions, and New Mexico’s ... Read more

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KSDE and Illuminate Education Partner to Expand Statewide MTSS Initiative

September 1, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

TOPEKA, KAN. September 1, 2021 — The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) and Illuminate Education have signed a four-year agreement that ... Read more

COVID in Schools

How to ensure classroom air safety during COVID-19

December 7, 2022August 31, 2021 by Steve Daniel, President, UV Health Group

Comparing the efficacy and value of HVAC, HEPA, and UVC systems is a good place to start when analyzing classroom air safety as in-person learning resumes

Ensuring classroom air safety is more critical than ever this year--and every school year in the foreseeable future. As we prepare for a return to in-person learning for…

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Engaging New Virtual Field Trips from Discovery Education and Partners Welcome Students and Teachers Back to School

August 27, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Silver Spring, Md. (Thursday, August 26, 2021) — To welcome K-12 students and teachers back to school, Discovery Education—the worldwide edtech ... Read more

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North Carolina Educators Praise Alef Education for Closing Math Learning Gaps With Its Innovative Digital Platform

August 25, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Teachers in three North Carolina counties report their students, who are trying to close math learning gaps caused by COVID-related ... Read more

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Why automation is key to education’s cybersecurity problem

August 23, 2021 by Renee Tarun, Deputy CISO, Fortinet

Across industries, ransomware and cyberattacks have proliferated in the past year, largely due to the rapid shift to remote work and school. The education sector has been hit…

District Management

5 ways to use stimulus funds for long-term success

August 5, 2021 by Tammy Fulop, VP, Energy Solutions, Schneider Electric

Using federal stimulus funds for capital energy improvements can pay off with big dividends in the end

According to the U.S. Education Department, energy costs are the second biggest expense for K-12 schools after salaries, with districts spending nearly $8 billion on those costs annually.…

Teacher Professional Development

Why cheap teacher PD costs you more money in the long run

December 5, 2022June 22, 2021 by Adam Geller, Founder, Edthena

Here are three ideas to help district and school leaders make the most of teacher PD solutions

Cheap PD does not equate to cost-effective PD, as district leaders may ultimately need to spend more in the long-run to help teachers progress in their professional learning.

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Siemens Foundation and Discovery Education Announce the 2021 Possibility Grant Sweepstakes Winners

June 18, 2021June 18, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

In its sixth year, the Possibility Grant Sweepstakes has expanded to include five schools across the country to impact more ... Read more

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