BIOZONE Launches Comprehensive Environmental Science Program
BIOZONE has just published an exciting new AP Environmental Science title (in print and eBook) dedicated to addressing the College ... Read more
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Vernier and SAM Labs Help Teachers Incorporate Science and Coding into Instruction
Middle school teachers can now integrate science lessons with data collection and coding using new packages from Vernier Software & ... Read more
Linewize and Gaggle Announce Strategic Partnership
Linewize, a growing education technology company, today announced its partnership with Gaggle as a part of its expanding cyber safety ... Read more
New Data from Rave Mobile Safety Shows Schools’ Top Safety Concerns About Returning to the Classroom
Rave Mobile Safety (Rave), the critical communication and collaboration platform customers count on when it matters most, today announced a new ... Read more
Protect and Recover Your Data with creative.space’s New Snapshot Features
In response to COVID-19, many creatives are being required to work remotely. This often presents technical challenges that can be ... Read more
One district’s approach to student data privacy
Every school district is faced with a choice about how to protect student data. As districts have implemented more technology to support digital learning, student data privacy in…
3 ways educational data helped this district improve outcomes
In the Wilson County School District, using educational data to inform our decisions has reinvented the way students learn, and it has given educators a newfound confidence in…
Assessment in 2020: How data will mitigate COVID-related learning losses
In normal times, a discussion about the future of assessment might look five years ahead to talk about the prospects of more authentic computer-aided assessments or potential developments…
eLumen Introduces Professional Services to Help Institutions of Higher Learning Lead Change and Improve Outcomes
Minneapolis, MN―eLumen, the all-in-one platform that helps institutions of higher learning and all individual stakeholders succeed on purpose, today announced ... Read more
Instant Access to Data Gives Schools New Power
The COVID-19 pandemic has school districts across the country reevaluating their approach to learning and engagement. Coupled with drastic funding ... Read more
Simplify student health care management
Frontline School Health Management has expanded their offering to include COVID-19 training, tracking, data analytics and reporting for students AND ... Read more
15 hands-on investigations to teach students about various physiology concepts
Vernier Software & Technology recently released Human Physiology Experiments: Volume 2 to engage high school and college-level students in hands-on ... Read more
Data and analytics help make informed decisions
PowerSchool announced its new Unified Insights Student Learning release, a first–of–its–kind tool, giving educators a holistic view into data they’ll need to help ensure all students can ... Read more
Verizon announced support for relief efforts
Verizon announced support for relief efforts across communities impacted by the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic by tripling monthly data allowance ... Read more
New Data-Collection Technology for College-Level Chemistry
Vernier Software & Technology recently released new data-collection technology to engage college-level chemistry students in hands-on experimentation and data analysis. The new, cost-effective solutions—including Go Direct® Mini GC™,…
Online learning for special education
Vizzle is an online learning solution that keeps students with special needs on track with teachers and parents able to ... Read more
Tools and resources that help improve communication
ENA is committed to helping education and healthcare communities by empowering them with tools and resources that help improve communication, ... Read more
Read to Lead free web-based curriculum
Read to Lead is a 100% free and proven blended learning solution that leverages game-based learning to help students in ... Read more
Free computer programming courses
DataCamp for the Classroom offers free access to data science and analytics educators across the globe to all DataCamp content. ... Read more
Encrypt Email and Attachments
Today, and in the coming days, data privacy will become even more important as the need to collaborate and share ... Read more
Comcast offers services to learn and teach from home
Comcast is opening its Xfinity WiFi Network Nationally for Free, Offers Unlimited Data for Free, Confirms Its Commitment to Connecting ... Read more
10 trends and predictions for STEM education in 2020
It's clear to anyone listening that the United States needs more highly-skilled STEM workers to remain globally competitive. And STEM education--including trained STEM teachers--is critical to that goal.…
20 K-12 edtech predictions for 2020
We asked edtech executives, stakeholders, and experts to share some of their thoughts and predictions about where they think edtech is headed in 2020. Social-emotional learning will remain…
5 truths for building a successful data culture
Whichever assessment practice model you use—be it Response to Intervention (RTI), multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS), or any other—building a positive culture of assessment is the key to…
How one district handles student data privacy
Every school district is faced with a choice about how to protect student data. As districts have implemented more technology to support digital learning, student data privacy in…
6 free resources for teachers–just in time for back-to-school
Although the school year starts at different times across the country, one thing is guaranteed: free resources for teachers are at the top of the must-have list. Free…
4 ways school leadership encourages proficient readers
At a time when schools are held accountable to the highest level of standards, strong school leadership is critical for success. Fortunately, researchers have been exploring the school…
3 districts that battled malware–and won–with endpoint security
It's not exactly a secret that most educational institutions are vulnerable to data breaches and security hacks. All it takes is one attack to freeze school operations and…
Here’s how to upgrade your firewall before your school gets hacked!
In 2018, there were 122 publicly-disclosed cybersecurity incidents that affected 119 public K-12 education agencies across 38 states. Even more ... Read more
How we turned around our data culture and student learning
Fairfield County Schools is a small, rural, high-poverty school district in South Carolina. The district is composed of five elementary schools and four secondary schools, serving more than…
5 edtech accelerators that are changing K-12
Five powerful edtech accelerators are influencing the skills and needs of K-12 students and educators, according to a new CoSN report released during the advocacy group’s 2019 conference. …
Data-informed instruction can affect every lesson; here’s how
Teachers from previous decades may have focused on “What did I teach?,” but the new focus is “What did the students learn?”
Using data to solve boundary challenges
Redrawing boundaries reallocates a district’s resources at a fundamental level, and with that reallocation comes a great deal of concern, anxiety, and turmoil as members of the district’s…
How we reduced mobility and improved outcomes in low-performing schools
Rapides Parish School Board in Louisiana serves more than 24,000 students. The district has 47 buildings and 70 percent of its students are economically disadvantaged.
How Our High-Poverty School Reduced Suspensions By 97%
Student behavior can have a positive or negative impact on academic achievement. Even just one student who is misbehaving can affect how much and how well an entire…
How to cut your bus disciplinary referrals by 67 percent
Several years ago, my school adopted a Positive Behavior Support Program (PBSIS) program. Solutions to persistent problems pointed school climate in the right direction, reduced disciplinary referrals, and…
5 new developments in physical and network safety
As technology improves, so do solutions to keep students and teachers safe in school buildings and on school networks. This is the main reason why school safety, including…
IT leaders, admins still fear network attacks
Balancing access to educational resources with security needs remains a top challenge for school district IT leaders, according to new findings from the Speak Up Research Project for…
Why we love our reading software
It’s no secret that strong reading skills are part of the foundation of students’ academic success. Without a solid reading foundation, students are more likely to perform poorly…
Early intervention: How a tech-based approach is keeping our students in school
Imagine: Jimmy starts high school and has difficulty with math. Although he does well in other subjects, he has low motivation in class and forgets when homework is…