USPTO launches free K-12 invention education platform
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced the launch of the free invention education resource, EquIP HQ.
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Computer science classes have an equity issue–some NYC educators are trying to change that
Computer science teacher Shanua Newton-Rodriguez is hoping to lead by example. A woman of color who grew up in the Bronx, she wants to see more students who look…
95 Phonics Core Program® Earns Product Certification from Digital Promise for Research-Based Design
Lincolnshire, IL & Washington, DC – 95 Percent Group LLC, the trusted source for comprehensive, proven literacy solutions, today announced its 95 ... Read more
CoderZ Launches New Code Farm Coding and Robotics Course for Grades Four Through Six
DERRY, N.H. – When young students learn coding, they hone skills – such as computational thinking and collaboration – that ... Read more
3 ways to bring teacher PD into the 21st century
When I started teaching in the early 90s, I was an eager and very green third grade teacher ready to change the world, one class at a time.…
Systems check
In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: 4 ways to design collaborative learning spaces; free internet could erase the digital divide; and STEM lessons…
4 ways we designed collaborative learning spaces
When we built a new 3-story high school building on our former baseball field, we knew that we wanted to incorporate spaces where students could learn and teachers…
MIND Research Institute Debuts InsightMath, a Neuroscience-Based Elementary Curriculum
IRVINE, Calif. — MIND Research Institute, a neuroscience and education social impact organization dedicated to ensuring that all students are ... Read more
Using online modules to strengthen teacher leadership programs
Teacher leader programs offer opportunities for teachers to assume leader roles and leverage their expertise in teaching without leaving the classroom. Despite some of the potential and promise…
Designed for Education…Unlock the power of creativity and collaboration
UDT can help you integrate technology in your classrooms with Microsoft Windows 11 SE, a new edition of Windows designed ... Read more
Whitney Brothers® Introduces Nature View Mobile Book Browser
Keene, NH, – Award winning children’s furniture brand Whitney Brothers® today introduced the Nature View Mobile Book Browser, an imaginative ... Read more
Education Arm of The Buck Institute – PBLWorks – Receives a $2.9 Million Grant from the Bezos Family Foundation
Novato, California – The Buck Institute for Education (dba PBLWorks) was awarded a $2.9 million grant from the Bezos Family ... Read more
Whitney Brothers® Nature View Writing Center Earns Platinum Spaces4Learning 2022 New Product Award
Keene, NH, July 29, 2022 – Acclaimed Early Learning furniture brand Whitney Brothers® today announced its new Nature View Writing ... Read more
Getting real-world experience: High schoolers design a ‘life skills’ lab for students with disabilities
A collaboration between two schools co-located in a midtown Manhattan campus has bridged both of their missions in the most fruitful way possible: a hands-on project giving their…
How this teacher uses story coding to spark creativity and collaboration
When coding merges with storytelling, you have story coding, in which students use computational skills and design thinking as they demonstrate creativity across core curricular areas.
MiEN Company Releases White Paper on Creating a Scholastic Esports Program
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – June 15, 2022 – An increasing number of schools are finding that scholastic esports – competitive ... Read more
Grand Valley State University and Littera Education Partner to Provide High-Impact Tutoring to Every K-12 Student in Michigan
New York – June 2, 2022 – A new partnership between the Grand Valley State University (GVSU) NextEd Co-Lab and ... Read more
Is K-12 ready for skills-based hiring?
There are very few silver linings emerging from the worldwide pandemic related to education, but one of them is a crystalizing view about the importance of “skills visibility.”
Louisiana Public Broadcasting Renews Long-Term Partnership Supporting the Design and Delivery of Engaging Learning Experiences in Classrooms Statewide
SILVER SPRING, MD (Wednesday, May 11, 2022)— Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) today announced the renewal of its long-term partnership with Discovery Education, ... Read more
ASU Prep Poly students win NASA challenge
April 29, 2022 — When NASA’s Blue Origin rocket launches in January 2023, its cargo will include a 4-by-4-by-8-inch container ... Read more
How UX classroom design empowers students
It’s the last day of summer break. You walk the halls, ducking your head into classrooms as you go. Each ... Read more
How to focus on classroom accessibility
The interruption of in-person learning environments due to COVID-19 impacted everyone, but it particularly challenged those with specific learning needs.
Saga Education and Littera Education Partner to Boost Student Achievement in Mathematics
March 24, 2022 – A newly announced partnership between Saga Education and Littera Education means that schools will be able ... Read more
It’s time to focus on learning experience design
If the pandemic taught us anything, it’s that understanding the whole student matters. Since March of 2020, billions of dollars and hundreds of thousands of person hours have…
3 ways edtech benefits from learning sciences research
A new report on the value of research in edtech design offers a critical and detailed look at how learners and products alike can benefit from research-infused design.
Kajeet Private 5G™ Platform Launched, Enabling Private Wireless Networks For All
MCLEAN, VA. (PRWEB) MARCH 14, 2022 — Kajeet®, a leading provider of wireless connectivity, software and hardware solutions that deliver secure, reliable and ... Read more
Creating more accessible classrooms in 3, 2, 1…
Equity became one of the top issues as the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the globe. Educators in every building acknowledged the continuing need to create more equitable education…
Fastest-Growing EdTech Provider Trox + Tierney to “Bluum” Under New Brand
PHOENIX, AZ – Jan. 26, 2022 – Having already transformed into North America’s leading education technology company, Trox + Tierney ... Read more
The Steam Foundation Teams Up with MakerBot to Expand Access to 3D Printing for Students
January 14, 2022 — The Steam Foundation and MakerBot have teamed up to bring 3D printing to more students across ... Read more
Extron NAV & Streaming Systems Serve the Chef for St. Helena High’s Culinary Program
Anaheim, California (December 22, 2021) – St. Helena High School is a top-ranked institute of learning in California’s Napa Valley ... Read more
YaizY Lands $2.1M Seed Investment To Transform The Traditional Learning System By Turning Kids’ Passions Into Professions
New York, NY (December 6, 2021) – EdTech startup YaizY, an online platform with a wide range of curated courses ... Read more
Empowering students with UX classroom design
It’s the last day of summer break. You walk the halls, ducking your head into classrooms as you go. Each room looks ready for the year: inspiring quotes…
Q Academy Ventures into Online Learning for Kids
British Columbia-based Q Academy, a pioneer in tech-focused education, taps into online learning with the soft-launching of Q Academy Kids ... Read more
5 fun tools for student collaboration
During the pandemic, side-by-side student collaboration took a back seat to online learning and distanced in-person or hybrid learning. But student collaboration is a cornerstone of 21st-century skill-building,…
Teaching coding and design can lead to tech literacy
Tech literacy, which has become as essential as reading, writing, and arithmetic in preparing students for the future, encourages students to move beyond the role of technology consumers…
3 ways assessment data advances student equity
As educators, we all know the importance of data in decision-making. We understand how limited, skewed, or biased data--or no data at all--can result in faulty decision-making and…
IXL Awarded Research-Based Design Product Certification from Digital Promise
SAN MATEO, Calif., June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — IXL, the personalized learning platform used by more than 12 million students, announced that ... Read more
The Social Institute Expands Team To Meet Increased Demand For Modern Day SEL
Durham, NC – As schools wind down a year like no other, The Social Institute is increasing staff, updating curriculums, ... Read more
Lexia Names Kerri A. Larkin as Senior Education Advisor, Education Partnership
BOSTON (May 11, 2021) – Lexia Learning, a Cambium Learning® Group company, today announced the appointment of Kerri A. Larkin ... Read more
Edthena Adds Micro-Credentials to Help Districts Recognize Teacher Growth
District leaders and coaches can design and issue custom micro-credentials when teachers demonstrate skill mastery within the Edthena video platform ... Read more