7 facts about the state of edtech in schools
School networks are getting faster and more modern, but school IT departments struggle to keep up with the demand for remote access and support, according to an annual…
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Savvas Learning Company’s Experience Chemistry Wins Gold Stevie Award, Its Fourth EdTech Industry Honor Since the Product’s Launch
PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY — May 16, 2022 — Savvas Learning Company, a K-12 next-generation learning solutions leader, is proud to ... Read more
Trane Technologies and Discovery Education Launch a New National STEM Education Initiative to Inspire Students to be Climate Innovators
Davidson, NC and Silver Spring, MD (Monday, May 16, 2022) — Today, Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator, ... Read more
Here’s how IT leaders can keep district networks safe
IT teams understand how important cybersecurity measures are, but many struggle to pinpoint where to begin when their resources are limited.
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
New Resources Supporting the Integration of Minecraft: Education Edition into Classroom Instruction Now Available from Discovery Education
SILVER SPRING, MD (Tuesday, May 3, 2022) — Discovery Education today announced the availability of a host of new resources ... Read more
Discovery Education’s K-12 Learning Platform Earns Learner Variability Product Certification From Digital Promise
SILVER SPRING, MD (Thursday, April 14, 2022) — Discovery Education—the worldwide edtech leader whose digital services support learning wherever it ... Read more
Clever Releases Latest Identity Management Tool, Adding Microsoft Active Directory Support to Google Workspace
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., April 14, 2022 – Clever, the most widely used and trusted digital learning platform in U.S. K-12 ... Read more
Can we measure personalized learning’s impact?
Personalized learning offers myriad possibilities for teachers and students. And in the wake of the pandemic, as educators try to manage learning gaps, personalized learning is more critical…
Here’s how to support student well-being
Student well-being directly impacts their motivation, engagement, and learning. In short, their social and emotional well-being has a long-term impact.
Discovery Education Offering Educators Curriculum Support, At-Home Activities, and Professional Learning Resources to Keep Students Engaged in Learning All Summer
SILVER SPRING, MD (Wednesday, April 6, 2022) — Discovery Education—the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever ... Read more
All about edtech bots
All about edtech bots: 3 ways chatbots can support mental health in schools; how AI chatbots can help students navigate college admissions; and when will bots be in…
Discovery Education Offers New Resources for Financial Literacy Month
Silver Spring, MD (Monday, April 3, 2022) — Discovery Education—the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever ... Read more
Discovery Education Introduces New, TEKS-Aligned Edition of Mystery Science
SILVER SPRING, MD (Wednesday, March 30, 2022) — Discovery Education—the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever ... Read more
Need edtech funding? Here’s how to get it
School district leaders across the country are cautiously looking forward to post-pandemic teaching and learning--but they are also eyeing what may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to upgrade their…
Why evidence-based solutions are critical for edtech buying
As districts budget for the 2022-2023 school year, they’ll have some additional funds to spend thanks to the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund created by…
How do we measure personalized learning’s impact?
Personalized learning is more critical than ever--it can help students recover lost learning and boost social-emotional growth. What's more, personalized learning helps educators in dire need of learning…
It’s not about the tech you have, it’s how you use it
In this week's episode of Getting There: Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: 3 edtech trends to watch in 2022; virtual schools can serve students with special…
3 edtech trends to watch in 2022
It is impossible to exaggerate how much the edtech sector is growing – in fact, exploding might be a better word! The edtech market in the UK is…
Latest Research from Curriculum Associates Highlights Importance of Grade-Level Readiness for Student Growth
NORTH BILLERICA, Mass.,March 17, 2022—Whether students are prepared for grade-level learning matters more to their progress over the course of ... Read more
Top strategies to keep your district networks secure
COVID closed in-person classrooms and also gave a boost to cyberthreats to school district networks. As data security breaches--including ransomware attacks, phishing, and unauthorized disclosures--show no sign of…
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.
Why video creation encourages classroom innovation
Some of the best educational content develops with creative thinking and a willingness to try new things--and if teachers and students have the right tools, they're on the…
Clearlake Capital to Acquire Discovery Education from Francisco Partners
SANTA MONICA, CA and CHARLOTTE, NC – March 9, 2022 – Discovery Education, Inc., (“Discovery Education” or the “Company”), a ... Read more
3 edtech trends to watch in 2022
It is impossible to exaggerate how much the edtech sector is growing – in fact, exploding might be a better word! The edtech market in the UK is…
Building a Career in EdTech: SmarterServices Team Member Celebrates 15 Years
PITTSBURGH, PA – The landscape of education has changed in the last decade, and even more so in the last ... Read more
Discovery Education and Venture Valley Partner to Launch New Educational Initiative Teaching Financial Literacy Through Games and Resources
Silver Spring, MD. (Monday, March 7, 2022) – Venture Valley video game team and Discovery Education announced today a new ... Read more
Bamboo Learning’s “Comprehension Through Conversation” EdTech Solution for K–5 Students Gaining Momentum
SEATTLE—March 7, 2022—Bamboo Learning, Inc. today announced that Bamboo learning EDU, the first “Comprehension Through Conversation” learning application for students ... Read more
The new normal: Edtech techniques that will inspire learning
In this episode of Getting There: Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: 3 tools to support trauma-informed teaching; Why you should focus on esports--experts share their advice;…
Hardin County Schools is Leading Kentucky’s Transition to Dynamic Digital Learning Experiences for Science Instruction Through New Partnership with Discovery Education
SILVER SPRING, MD (Thursday, February 24, 2022)—Kentucky’s Hardin County Schools (HCS) is taking a leadership role within the state through ... Read more
One Animation’s Oddbods Partners With Splashlearn’s Digital Learning Program – Reaching Over 40m Kids In The USA
SINGAPORE/USA 10 February 2022 – Award-winning content creation, distribution and licensing studio One Animation has secured a new partnership for ... Read more
How to unlock the true power of student and teacher videos
When educators can create and share videos, districts are able to knock down content silos and better communicate with students, families, and colleagues.
5 edtech opportunities that will emerge in 2022
There is a certain perspective that comes from being in the edtech industry for over 30 years, and while I thought I had seen it all, nothing could…
3 steps to tech infrastructure that supports learning
Like instructional technology specialists across the U.S., I spent most of 2020 helping teachers navigate the world of edtech--explaining video conferencing tools, and demonstrating how our district’s selected…
When edtech concepts become practical classroom realities
In this week's episode of Getting There: Innovation in Education, host Kevin Hogan explores the following: bringing the world to life through augmented reality; 3 wireless technology trends…
27 digital tools and edtech resources from FETC
As aspects of pre-pandemic life slowly emerge from nearly two years of masking, testing, and social distancing, educators are once again gathering at edtech conferences to experience the…
8 digital learning tools for 2022
Returning to school after winter break brings with it a variety of emotions--excitement, anticipation, and hesitation prompted by concerns around potential COVID-19 outbreaks. And because schools may move…
Edtech tactics for both success and failure
In this episode of Getting There: Innovation in Education: How a more equitable school-home communication system helped one district; 3 ways to better engage remote students; and an…
Discovery Education and TrueSport Partner to Present a Unique, Virtual Town Hall Exploring the Life Skills Students Need for Success Beyond Sports
Silver Spring, MD (Thursday, January 27, 2022) — TrueSport – the outreach education arm of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) ... Read more
What edtech should schools keep in today’s new normal?
The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly thrown education for a loop. Even as classes resumed this past fall, many districts implemented widespread student and teacher quarantines and shifted to…