Innovation—A New York State of Mind
The inaugural Deeper Learning New York conference (DLNY 2024) kicks off tomorrow July 16-17 at Kingston High School in the ... Read more
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Growing Number of K-12 Districts Add ParentSquare to Strengthen Family Engagement Efforts
SANTA BARBARA, CALIF. — As educators wrap up the 2023-24 academic year, school-home engagement remains a top priority. To unify ... Read more
Texas’ Pine Tree Independent School District Expands Partnership with Global Edtech Leader to Support Innovative Science Instruction
Charlotte, NC—Texas’ Pine Tree Independent School District (PTISD) today announced an extension of its multi-year collaboration with global edtech leader Discovery ... Read more
From musician to U.S. Department of Education leader: A Q&A with Dr. James Lane
Running a school district is a lot like conducting an orchestra; it's all about bringing out the best in every player. That’s according to Dr. James Lane, who…
PBLWorks Announces its 2024 Award Winners
Novato, CA – The Buck Institute for Education (dba PBLWorks), a national provider of professional development for high quality Project ... Read more
Fort Worth Independent School District Selects Metrasens as Weapons Detection Solution for Graduations and Extracurricular Events
NAPERVILLE, Illinois, (PRNewswire-PRWeb) – Metrasens, a recognized leader in advanced detection systems for security and safety applications, today announced its ... Read more
This Year’s Big Winners
ISTE announced this week the winners of the 2024 Impact Award, Distinguished District Award, Making It Happen Award, and 20 ... Read more
Wearable panic buttons help us better protect students and educators
One of the issues that is top of mind for our district is how we can create and implement the best school safety practices to protect our students,…
Student Digital Wellbeing: State of the Nation Report 2024
Download the report, “Student Digital Wellbeing: State of the Nation Report 2024” to learn more about student safety and wellbeing ... Read more
A new teacher’s perspective: Today’s best edtech resources
In just a few months, I transitioned from being a student at the University of Montana’s College of Education to leading the instruction of a room of rambunctious…
How I came to love phenomena-based science instruction
I was terrified, to be very honest, when my district switched to the NGSS and I had to begin using phenomena-based instruction. If you look at the standards,…
How PD Can Save Education—Really!
As challenging as the current k-12 education landscape looks, many emerging tools and strategies are constantly coming to market to ... Read more
7 Ways To Personalize Learning for Better District Outcomes
Changes brought about by the pandemic have primed the educational landscape for personalized learning. With devices available for student use, ... Read more
Six tips for districts to avoid the next funding cliff
For school and district technology leaders, the end of the school year also means the end of billions of dollars of federal COVID-19 relief funding that was available…
Extron AV Technology Powers First-in-Nation K-12 Cyber Innovation Center at Canyon Springs High School
Anaheim, California – Moreno Valley Unified School District in Riverside County, California, recently opened its Cyber Innovation Center at Canyon ... Read more
5 ways to engage your school community with tech-powered communication
Schools and districts nationwide are learning that effective communication with families is more important than ever before. Unfortunately, developing a communications plan is time- and resource-intensive, especially if…
St. Vrain Valley Schools Becomes First District-wide Adoption of Avantis Education’s Eduverse VR Platform
Chicago — Avantis Education has partnered with the 33,000-student school district, St. Vrain Valley Schools, in Colorado to provide Eduverse ... Read more
Newark Public Schools considers new AI tutor chatbot for districtwide use
Newark Public Schools wants to see a districtwide expansion of an artificial intelligence tutoring tool after it was piloted at First Avenue School last year, as the district…
SchoolStatus Applauds 2024 Model SARB Winners for Attendance Achievements
Ridgeland, Mississippi — SchoolStatus, a leader in K-12 data-driven solutions that empower student success, applauds its SchoolStatus Attend District Partners ... Read more
CoSN IT Leader Spotlight: David Jarboe
In partnership with CoSN, eSchool News is highlighting the innovative and dedicated work of IT leaders in school districts across the country.
CoSN IT Leader Spotlight: Mike Daugherty
In partnership with CoSN, eSchool News is highlighting the innovative and dedicated work of IT leaders in school districts across the country.
Case Study: Managing Operations with Easy-To-Use Tools
Alerton application helps to save time with flexible advanced scheduling across Sunnyvale School District. By viewing the following PDF, you ... Read more
3 AR/VR resources that nurture student curiosity
As a Technology Explorations teacher for my district, I’m tasked with finding and incorporating the latest technology resources into classrooms effectively and engagingly.
3 top priorities for K-12 administrators
As K-12 administrators strive to improve operations and maximize outcomes, they are increasingly focused on growing human capital, supporting students holistically, and protecting essential district resources.
5 education insights from LAUSD’s Alberto Carvalho
Recently, I caught up with Carvalho at the AESA Conference in Anaheim, CA, to hear what’s on his agenda and how he’s transforming learning at LAUSD.
Why blended learning is a top 12 way to help those most in need
Education technology (edtech) has long faced skepticism, and with good cause. For many people during COVID, remote online learning was an unmitigated disaster.
Redesigning the educational model after COVID
With stress, anxiety, teacher retention rates, and curtailing the loss of learning gains, education finds itself addressing compounding factors that are multi-dimensional.
Empowering Students: The Impact of Personalized Learning Techniques on Academic Success
In this episode of Innovations in Education, sponsored by Stride Tutoring, host Kevin Hogan delves into the complexities and potential ... Read more
Cybersecurity is top priority for K-12 edtech leaders
The majority of edtech leaders say they believe AI can benefit education, and roughly one-third have a general AI initiative, according to the 2024 State of EdTech District…
Embracing tech and navigating change with people-centered leadership
How can leaders navigate evolving opportunities and challenges and drive positive impact, while keeping the interests of students and educators at the forefront?
How the NSA’s post-9/11 hiring might address the teacher shortage
There is a critical teacher shortage across the United States. (As well as serious shortages in other professions, such as nursing.) This trend began before the pandemic, but…
5 digital resources to inspire curiosity and engage students
Post-pandemic, educators in my district report that there has been a decline in student engagement. As educators, it is incumbent upon us to spark student’s curiosity so that…
An Innovative Science of Reading Solution Propels Student Success
Student reading scores, skills, and behavior improved significantly when a school district replaced balanced literacy with a powerful multisensory science ... Read more
Google, MIT RAISE launch no-cost AI training course for teachers
Google and MIT RAISE have announced a no-cost Generative AI for Educators Course designed to help teachers use generative AI tools to personalize instruction.
Frontline Education Releases Inaugural K-12 Lens Survey Report To Guide K-12 Decision-Making
Malvern, PA – Frontline Education, a leading provider of administration software purpose-built for educators in K-12, today announced the release ... Read more
Arizona’s Apache Junction Unified School District Supports Innovative Teaching and Learning with New EdTech Resources
Charlotte, NC — Arizona’s Apache Junction Unified School District (AJUSD) today announced a new collaboration with global edtech leader Discovery ... Read more
Harnessing the Power of AI: A Guide to Modernizing K-12 District Operations
Discover how AI revolutionizes district operations, streamlines communications, and empowers data-driven decision-making. Gain tips for optimizing inquiry management, what to ... Read more
How One Bay Area District Is Addressing the Teacher Shortage through Affordable Housing
Lack of affordable housing makes it difficult for high-rent areas of the country to attract and retain educators and staff. ... Read more
Guidance counselors could help female high schoolers erase the STEM gender gap
New research from Rice University Kinder finds that female students may be more likely to stick with STEM curriculum when they receive support from high school guidance counselors.
District-Wide Reading Challenge Reignites a Love for Reading in Florida
Learn how Pasco County Schools achieved their goal of getting students to read 15 million minutes this school year. By ... Read more