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The STEM Careers Coalition Presents a New Collection of Curated Digital Content for Manufacturing Day 2023

October 5, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC. – In celebration of National Manufacturing Day, the STEM Careers Coalition™ – the first-of-its-kind national STEM initiative powered ... Read more

Innovation Insights

How summer learning can save education

October 6, 2023October 5, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

Aaron Dworkin, Chief Executive Officer of the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA), discusses solutions to pandemic learning loss, teacher burnout, equity issues, and more.

STEM & STEAM Trends

5 science and technology videos to get students talking

September 28, 2023 by Laura Ascione

With a vast video library and the chance to customize lessons for students, TED-Ed Lessons can be incorporated into all topics and content areas, like on science and technology.

School is back in session, and for many students, that means a major shift from an unstructured schedule to a more regimented school day. It may still be…

Student Well-Being

How to build relationships with students

September 13, 2023 by Denise Whitefield, Special Education Teacher, Reading Specialist, & English Teacher, Niles West High School

Frequent, supportive check-ins can help teachers build strong relationships with students that can transcend the classroom.

One of the most important things teachers can do is to try to build relationships with students. Especially since the pandemic, schools have placed greater focus on social…

Innovation Insights

A new battle in the war for cybersecurity in schools: Part 1

September 8, 2023September 7, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

Frank Pileiro, Supervisor of Technology and Data for the Linwood Board of Education in Southern New Jersey, discusses new initiatives that every district can use to defend against…

Building & Campus Security

How districts can proactively protect against school shootings

August 28, 2023 by Dorothy Blackwell, Superintendent, Vassar Public Schools & Rob Huberty, COO & Co-Founder, ZeroEyes

In order for schools to effectively guard against school shootings, they must take a multi-layered approach to school safety.

The U.S. continues to grapple with its gun-related violence problem as new shootings make headlines every day. In 2022, Americans witnessed the horror of the second deadliest school…

Computer Science Education

How to integrate a computer science curriculum into K-5 classrooms

August 18, 2023August 18, 2023 by Olivia Davison, Elementary Innovation Teacher, Redlands Unified School District

Pairing a hands-on approach with computer science curriculum via scalable products and flexible PD helped us rethink classroom learning.

Computer science is so much more than just coding. It builds foundational and transferable skills, such as logistical deduction, critical and computational thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving. Most importantly,…

Innovation Insights

eSchool Live@ INSTRUCTURECON 2023

July 28, 2023July 27, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

Breaking news out of day two at Instructure's professional learning event for educators and edtech users in Denver. The company announced a partnership with Khan Academy to integrate Khanmigo, Khan's AI-powered…

STEM & STEAM Trends

3 reasons creativity is essential for the future of education

July 24, 2023 by Pedro Vega Jr., Chief Creative Officer, YR Media

In the era of generative AI and digital media making, STEM needs to add arts education and evolve into STEAM--for all students' benefits.

I like to say I was raised by a combination of nonprofits and the arts. At 15 years old, I moved into Mercy Home for Boys and Girls,…

Newsline

SmartPass Launches New Product Innovations Expanding Beyond Hallway Management

July 19, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

NEW YORK – SmartPass, a digital solution for hallway management, expands its SmartPass Hall Pass product by adding three new ... Read more

K-12 Cybersecurity

Key tips to help educators thwart cyberattacks

July 10, 2023 by Mary Mehsikomer, Outreach Facilitator, Sourcewell

An education network and technology integrationist offers industry tips to reduce the risk of costly cyberattacks within districts.

It’s not a topic we’re unfamiliar with: Criminal hackers are increasing their activity and they’re targeting K–12 schools, threatening districts with damaging financial and learning-downtime costs. The K12…

Innovation Insights

2023 CODiE Awards Announced

June 22, 2023June 22, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

Just back from the Metaverse and boy are my arms tired! This year’s CODiE awards were virtual again and while ... Read more

SEL Trends

Advocating for student mental health starts here

June 20, 2023 by Alma Lopez, Lead School Counselor, Livingston Middle School & ASCA 2022 School Counselor of the Year

With increased awareness of student mental health needs, many districts are examining how to elevate the impact of school counselors

For the last 17 years, I have devoted my career to advocating for comprehensive school counseling programs. This is my passion and the focus of my efforts every…

Building & Campus Security

4 considerations for school safety solutions

June 20, 2023 by Dean Olds, VP of Innovation & Strategy, CENTEGIX

Non-negotiable features of effective school safety technology include measures for prevention, preparedness, and response.

Recent school safety data revealed that during one school year, more than 900,000 violent incidents – such as physical attacks and fights (with or without a weapon) –…

Education Policy & Funding

3 new school grant opportunities

June 15, 2023 by Laura Ascione

School grants are often an invaluable resource to help fill the space between funding gaps and important needs.

Each day, teachers are tasked with doing more and more with increasingly fewer resources. And despite federal emergency funding to help schools provide staff and resources as the…

Newsline

AeroFarms Celebrates World Environment Day with Bronx School PS 85

June 13, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Newark, New Jersey (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AeroFarms®, a Certified B Corporation and leader in indoor vertical farming, will celebrate World ... Read more

AI in Education

Time to build an AI library

December 12, 2023June 9, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

Before you can help your schools grapple with new technologies such as AI, you need to learn about them yourself--with an AI library.

There's no avoiding it. Artificial intelligence is here: in your classrooms, in your front office, on your phone. And while the topic can be overwhelming, it doesn't have…

Newsline

Cutting-Edge Technology Teaches Lessons about World War I

June 9, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

WASHINGTON, D.C. – During the upcoming National History Day Finals, The Doughboy Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to World War ... Read more

Newsline

Intervene K-12 Receives $150,000 Grant From National Nonprofit Accelerate To Make High-Impact Tutoring Sustainable And Cost-Effective

June 6, 2023June 5, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Intervene K-12, a Houston-based online tutoring platform, announced today it will receive a $150,000 Innovation grant from Accelerate, ... Read more

Newsline

Kidwind Celebrates Top Renewable Energy Innovations From Students At The 2023 National Kidwind Challenge

May 25, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Boulder, Colo. – Being one of the best was the goal of each of the 80 teams while competing at ... Read more

Digital Learning Tools

Why connected laptops are a pathway to digital liberation

January 4, 2024May 24, 2023 by Elliott Levine, Director of Worldwide Public Sector and Education, Qualcomm Technologies

As learning goes digital with online components, demand will grow for connected laptop capabilities that extend beyond just word processing.

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…

Newsline

Certell’s Poptential™ Addresses 21st-Century Wars With Free Memorial Day Teaching Resources

May 17, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

INDIANAPOLIS (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Poptential™, a family of free social studies course packages from Certell, provides rich content to teach ... Read more

Teaching Trends

3 ways to ensure kindergarten readiness for all children

May 12, 2023 by Ali Oliver, Vice President of Professional Development, Frog Street

Making kindergarten readiness a top priority for all children is a wise investment that will pay huge dividends for school systems.

Ensuring that children are developmentally ready for school on day one of kindergarten is critical. The better prepared children are for kindergarten, the more successful they are likely…

Newsline

Local School Wins Frontier Airlines’ National Contest

May 10, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Phenix City, Ala.— South Girard School (SGS) entered and won Frontier Airlines’ national contest ahead of Teacher Appreciation Week. This ... Read more

Teaching Trends

10 reasons we love teachers

May 9, 2023 by Britten Follett

celebrate our students’ wins and teach them lessons through their mistakes every day of the school year

Just seven days a year to celebrate teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week is hardly sufficient. After all, they celebrate our students’ wins and teach them lessons through their…

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

3 supports for educators implementing restorative justice practices

May 8, 2023 by Miles Davison, Research Scientist, NWEA

Educators can play an active role in the development and implementation of restorative justice programs

Educators are embracing restorative justice practices to facilitate safe and relational school environments and address inequities in school disciplinary practices. Research-based guidance offers insights on how to structurally…

STEM & STEAM Trends

Why STEM is more important for students than ever

May 4, 2023May 2, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

STEM education doesn't have to be intimidating--here's how to work it into everyday teaching and learning

STEM education might seem a bit overwhelming, but if teachers can move past their initial hesitation, they're likely to find more than a couple ways to highlight STEM…

Computer Science Education

4 resources to differentiate computer science instruction

April 24, 2023 by Dan Jones, M.Ed., High School Computer Science Teacher, Florida

Computer science topics offer simple opportunities to differentiate instruction--edtech makes these concepts more accessible to students through differentiated instruction.

Differentiating instruction is not a new approach to bridging the varying learning styles of students with different backgrounds and learning abilities.

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Celebrating Earth Day with Resources from Discovery Education

April 19, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC — In celebration of Earth Day 2023, Discovery Education presents K-12 teachers and students a diverse array of ... Read more

Newsline

Poptential™ From Certell Offers Content on Tax Day for High School Teachers

April 11, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — As Tax Day approaches, Poptential™, a family of free social studies course packages, offers instructors media-rich content ... Read more

Literacy

As we embrace the ‘science of reading,’ we can’t leave out older students

April 11, 2023 by Shira Engel, Chalkbeat New York

The day before my first day of teaching middle school in 2018, I decorated my Brooklyn public school classroom with quotes from famous people reflecting on the importance…

Student Well-Being

School social workers fill critical gaps in student care

March 21, 2023 by Michelle Williams, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Special Education Services, Inc.

School and community leaders can recognize the essential role that school social workers play in promoting student well-being.

As a social worker for in-district classroom inside of a Texas elementary school, I have the honor of serving some of the most vulnerable students in our community.…

STEM & STEAM Trends

5 ways to make way for science in an ELA and math world

March 20, 2023 by Dawn McCotter and Cory Kavanagh, Van Andel Institute for Education

Science is more than a subject; it’s a necessity for young students to test their curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking skills.

How much time do you think the average K–3 student spends learning about science? Thirty minutes a day? An hour a day? Well, according to the 2018 National…

Digital Learning Tools

5 innovative ways educators are using digital learning tools

January 4, 2024March 15, 2023 by Laura Ascione

On Digital Learning Day, discover how the right digital learning tools and digital learning resources can inspire students and make learning more meaningful.

Digital learning has not always been as ubiquitous as it is today--in fact, a decade ago, the concept made many educators uncomfortable. But today, digital learning resources are…

Education Policy & Funding

7 reasons AP automation is the antidote to finance department burnout

March 14, 2023 by John Zaudtke, Vice President of Sales, Paymerang

AP automation can cure fatigue from overwhelming manual workloads and give AP staff time for other priorities

Education institutions are forced to do more with less, putting extra stress on employees. Without realizing it, schools often have processes that create even more work, particularly in…

Newsline

Navigate360 Recognizes New Jersey School District with Excellence Award for School Culture & Climate

March 13, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

RICHFIELD, OHIO (PRWEB) — Navigate360, the nation’s leader in K–12 school safety and student wellness solutions, announces the recognition of Greater ... Read more

Newsline

Buchanan County Schools See 380% Improvement in Reading with Carnegie Learning

February 27, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

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

Digital Learning Tools

Engaging Presidents’ Day videos for students

February 20, 2023February 20, 2023 by Laura Ascione

These videos for Presidents' Day cover the electoral college, how the presidency came to exist, the very first election, and more.

Though schools are closed on Presidents' Day, discussing topics related to the holiday is a great way to engage students in their learning, taking historical processes and events…

Digital Innovation

5 education innovation trends worth watching in 2023

February 13, 2023 by Julia Freeland Fisher, Director of Education Research, Clayton Christensen Institute

This year, watch for education innovations that expand schools’ ability to innovate and improving relationships and resources for students.

2022 marked a confusing year in the world of education innovation. As a friend and school leader said to me a few months ago, “Innovation is dead, right?”

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