ISTE Takeaways:What’s the Deal with Data—EdTech Research and Challenges
While districts understand the value of data, they often lack confidence in knowing what specific data to demand from EdTech ... Read more
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Common Sense Media releases AI toolkit for school districts
Common Sense Media has released its first AI Toolkit for School Districts, which gives districts of all sizes a structured, action-oriented guide for implementing AI safely, responsibly, and effectively.
Districts are more selective about edtech tools as they face a budget crisis
As districts grapple with mounting financial pressures, a new report notes a noticeable shift in edtech strategy as leaders prioritize impact over volume, demanding stronger alignment with institutional…
Look Who’s Talking—Bringing STEM Up To Speed
Tim presented at no less than seven sessions at ISTE this year, focusing on cross-disciplinary STEAM education and meaningful AI ... Read more
First AI-Powered Special Education Management Platform Helps Districts Reach 100% IEP Compliance
Sanford, N.C. — With school districts nationwide struggling to meet growing special education demands amid staffing shortages and political pressure ... Read more
Showfloor News: Gale and ConnectEDD Publishing focus on PD
Gale, part of Cengage Group and ConnectEDD Publishing have partnered to bring the professional development (PD) resources of best-selling author, leadership ... Read more
Catapult Learning is Approved to Provide High-Dosage Tutoring in Massachusetts Elementary and Secondary Schools
PHILADELPHIA – Catapult Learning, a division of FullBloom that provides intervention programs for students and professional development solutions for teachers in ... Read more
AI in education needs more than innovation–it needs intention
Generative artificial intelligence is everywhere, including our schools--and it has the potential to transform education. These platforms offer unprecedented opportunities to personalize learning, refine curriculum development, and support…
The Road to Efficiency for K-12 Schools
This whitepaper discusses the financial challenges faced by K-12 school districts and advocates for the modernization of travel, expense, ... Read more
AI prompt engineering: A critical new skillset for 21st-century teachers
Prompt engineering--the ability to craft precise, thoughtful inputs for AI tools to produce effective outputs--is quickly becoming an essential skill in modern education. More than a technical trick,…
How students are really using AI tools: What schools need to know
AI is fast becoming the tool that we soon won’t be able to do without. And yet, only a quarter of districts in the U.S. have released a formal…
The best tools to create blended learning environments
Thirty unique, energetic learners enter a bright, welcoming 4th grade classroom. The students’ academic levels span an incredible range--from kindergarten-level skills to almost high school-level proficiency.
The unseen connection between student absenteeism and teacher burnout
The current education crisis isn't just about the need to support student academic recovery--it's also about teacher retention. As districts nationwide struggle to keep classrooms staffed, many fail…
GEAR UP South Carolina Partners with National Math and Science Initiative to Expand High-Quality STEM Professional Development Across Seven School Districts
DALLAS / COLUMBIA, S.C. — The National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) is proud to announce a new partnership with ... Read more
Ohio District Awarded CoSN Trusted Learning Environment Mini Seal for Student Data Privacy Practices
Washington, D.C. – CoSN today awarded Delaware Area Career Center in Delaware, Ohio, the Trusted Learning Environment (TLE) Mini Seal ... Read more
At a grim time for math test scores, these districts buck the trend
In early February, seventh grade math teacher Jamie Gallimore tried something new: She watched herself teach class. The idea had come from Ed Baker, district math coach at…
River Valley School District (PA) First to Implement Yourway Learning $1M AI Grant
Yourway Learning, a leader in AI-supported educational solutions, announced last week the launch of its $1 million, donor-funded Nationwide AI Grant Initiative. ... Read more
Remote Learning Strategies: Beyond the Pandemic
This month’s episode explores how remote and digital learning has evolved beyond emergency pandemic measures into strategic, purpose-driven educational approaches. ... Read more
Otus Launches AI Advisory Board to Bring Voices of K-12 Leaders to the Forefront of Innovation
CHICAGO, IL (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Otus, the leading K-12 assessment, data, and insights solution, today announced the formation of the ... Read more
Edtech leaders see expanding roles as concerns over AI and cybersecurity increase
If the Supreme Court decides Universal Service/E-Rate is unconstitutional, losing E-rate funding would have a catastrophic impact on the vast majority of school districts, according to CoSN's 2025 State…
Meeting the rising demand for school-based speech and behavioral support
As districts and schools nationwide struggle to find qualified therapists, particularly speech-language pathologists and board-certified behavior analysts (BCBAs), there’s a growing demand for these specialized professionals.
Prepared for tomorrow: Reimagining readiness in Indiana education
Across the country, education is on the brink of significant change. Schools, districts, and policymakers grapple with the realities of a rapidly evolving workforce that requires discipline-specific knowledge.
More districts eye AI training for teachers
Roughly half of districts in a nationally representative survey reported that they have provided training to their teachers about generative AI-powered tools as of fall 2024, according to…
How 3 districts reimagined high school and the future of work
If students are to graduate prepared to succeed as they pursue higher education or join the future-ready workforce, high schools must evolve--and innovative districts are ready to meet…
How 4 districts use AI tools to transform education
Simply put, AI can do a lot--it can personalize learning, help students expand on ideas for assignments, and reduce time spent on administrative tasks, freeing up educators to…
ISTE+ASCD and Pinterest Partner to Transform Digital Culture in Schools
Today, ISTE+ASCD announced a $1 million grant from Pinterest to help school leaders create healthy digital cultures. The initiative will ... Read more
CoSN2025 Takeaways: Meet the Winners
Honors for edtech leaders across the country are always a highlight of one of edtech’s most influential events of the ... Read more
NoRedInk and the National Writing Project Partner to Inspire the Next Generation of Writers in the Age of Gen AI
SAN FRANCISCO – NoRedInk, the comprehensive online writing platform provider used in over 60% of U.S. school districts, has partnered ... Read more
CoSN 2025 Takeaways, Part 3: Navigating AI Opportunities and Risks
Kevin Kiley, President of Airia, who was at the show introducing Brainfreeze, an AI Platform for Education, thinks we’re at ... Read more
Takeaways from CoSN2025, Part 2: AI Integration Shifts from “If” to “How” in Education
Want to find out about some of the latest advancements with the most powerful edtech company? Google it! Also, listen ... Read more
What the End of DoED Means for the EdTech Industry
The Fed’s influence over school districts had implications beyond just funding and data. Eliminating The Office of Education Technology (OET) ... Read more
Almost 2,000 Schools and Districts Choose Lexia® English Language Development™ to Support Emergent Bilingual Students’ English Language Acquisition
BOSTON (March 31, 2025) – In recent months, almost 2,000 schools and districts have purchased or renewed licenses for Lexia ... Read more
AI as an Admin Tool: Making School Website Accessibility Easier
First, there was the scare cycle: “AI is going to take all the teacher jobs!” Then there was the hype ... Read more
How will schools replace devices bought during the pandemic?
During the pandemic, thousands of school systems used emergency relief aid to buy laptops, Chromebooks, and other digital devices for students to use in remote learning.
Is your district safeguarding student data?
Protecting student data is critical for school district IT leaders, but many cite leadership and training gaps, along with time and manpower, as obstacles in that pursuit, according…
K-12 student attendance improves, but interventions are still needed
For the first half of the 2024-25 school year, overall K-12 student attendance rates have improved, continuing the progress seen over the past two years, according to a…
Driving Change in Workforce Management
School districts are faced with decisions on how to adopt technology throughout school operations, not just in classrooms. Though new ... Read more
What keeps boys from reading and girls from STEM? Stereotypes
When pondering the stereotypes girls face early on, there’s an equal but opposite reaction for their masculine peers. As we start breaking down barriers for girls in STEM,…
Education renovation: Transforming classrooms and districts through an HGTV lens
At a time when schools can be limited by obsolete teaching methods, inequitable policies, and uninspiring school cultures, we should aspire to rehab the features of an antiquated education…
BloomBoard Partners with Barry University to Fill Florida’s Persistent Teacher Vacancies
MIAMI – According to the Florida Education Association, nearly 10,000 of the state’s public school teaching positions were vacant at ... Read more