education technology Archives

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

2024 National Education Technology Plan targets the digital divide

February 8, 2024 by Laura Ascione

NETP frames three key digital divide areas limiting the transformational potential of edtech in teaching and learning.

The latest iteration of the U.S. Department of Education's National Educational Technology Plan (NETP) takes aim at several obstacles limiting edtech's ability to transform teaching and learning.

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Appealing New Charging Cart Offers Enhanced Value in Classrooms

February 7, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Lakewood Ranch, FL – JAR Systems premiered its newest solution, the Elevate USB-C Charging Cart EDU 32, at the Future of ... Read more

District Management

How to ensure edtech ROI? Ask these 4 questions

February 7, 2024 by Nancy Rose

School leaders can take an inquiry approach as they explore how to increase the edtech ROI of edtech tools across their schools.

Working with curriculum and system leaders and educators across the state of New Hampshire, I frequently hear some common refrains about education technology tools for the classroom.

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Bluum Launches Innovative Esports, STEAM, and Security Solutions

January 19, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

PHOENIX, Ariz. — At its recent Impact 2024 conference, Bluum, a leading provider of education technology, unveiled five new solutions ... Read more

Edtech Trends

5 FETC 2024 sessions that grabbed our attention

January 10, 2024January 10, 2024 by Laura Ascione

FETC 2024 conference sessions and keynotes will connect attendees with need-to-know details on the latest edtech innovations.

Known as one of the nation’s premier K-12 education technology events, this year's FETC kicks off on Jan. 23, 2024 in Orlando. Attendees will learn directly from top…

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Bluum Names Dan Groskreutz as CFO

December 29, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

PHOENIX — Bluum, a leading provider of education technology, this week named Dan Groskreutz its new chief financial officer (CFO). ... Read more

K-12 Tech Innovation News

What are the 8 trends in education technology that will have a major impact in 2024?

December 11, 2023 by Laura Ascione

In recent years, K-12 tech innovation news has spread the word about how edtech has witnessed transformative trends shaping the future of learning. The integration of digital tools,…

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ParentPowered PBC Appoints new Chairman of the Board: Luis Duarte, Partner at Imaginable Futures, as Company Ushers in the Next Phase of Growth

November 28, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – ParentPowered PBC, an education technology company that provides Ready4K research-based digital family engagement programs, today announced ... Read more

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Carnegie Learning Awarded LEVI Grant to Double the Rate of Middle School Math Progress by 2027

November 3, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Pittsburgh, PA – Carnegie Learning, a pioneer in AI-driven education technology, curriculum, and professional learning solutions for K-12, has been ... Read more

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Renaissance Named One of Fortune’s Best Workplaces for Women™ 2023

October 31, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Renaissance, a leader in pre-K–12 education technology, announces that the company has been recognized as a 2023 ... Read more

K-12 Cybersecurity

Fixing the K-12 cybersecurity problem

December 11, 2023October 17, 2023 by Alexander Slagg, Freelance Writer, Chicago

CISA’s Secure by Design pledge commits manufacturers to improving K-12 cybersecurity and strengthening networks.

In early September, CISA announced a voluntary pledge for K-12 education technology software manufacturers to commit to designing products with a greater focus on security.

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Research-Based Digital Family Engagement Program Set to Expand Student Support

September 21, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

SAN FRANCISCO/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — ParentPowered PBC, an education technology company that provides research-based digital family engagement, today announced the appointment of Terri ... Read more

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…

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Clearlake Capital-Backed Discovery Education to Acquire DreamBox Learning 

August 31, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education, a global education technology company backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, ... Read more

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SIIA Announces 2023 CODiE Award Winners for Education Technology

June 26, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

WASHINGTON (PRWEB) — In celebration of the 38th annual SIIA CODiE Awards, the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) today announces the ... Read more

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…

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Reflection Sciences Appoints Isaac Van Wesep as Incoming Chief Executive Officer

May 26, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

MINNEAPOLIS (PRWEB) — Reflection Sciences, the executive function company, has appointed Isaac Van Wesep as Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1. ... Read more

SIIA Announces Education Technology Finalists for 2023 CODiE Awards

May 16, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

WASHINGTON (PRWEB) — In celebration of the 38th annual SIIA CODiE Awards, the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) announced Education Technology ... Read more

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Ripple Effects’ Complete Suite of PreK-12 Social Emotional Learning Programs Earns Finalist Honors in Prestigious EdTech Awards 2023

April 18, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

SEATTLE – Ripple Effects, a leader in digital social emotional learning and behavior and mental health supports, today announced that its ... Read more

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Renaissance’s All New Visual Identity Champions a Teacher-Led Ecosystem, Empowering Educators to “See Every Student”

April 14, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

BLOOMINGTON, MINN. (PRWEB) — Renaissance, a leader in pre-K–12 education technology, announces a rebrand and new visual identity reflecting the ... Read more

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Renaissance Completes Acquisition of GL Education, Positioning Renaissance as a Global Education Leader

April 10, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

BLOOMINGTON, MINN. (PRWEB) — Renaissance, a leader in pre-K–12 education technology, completed the acquisition of GL Education, a provider of formative ... Read more

Creating transformation classrooms

June 28, 2023March 9, 2023 by Jeff Festa

The unique, lifechanging connection between teacher and student. At Promethean, everything we do serves to strengthen this relationship. We’ll never ... Read more

SEL Trends

4 edtech SEL trends to follow this year

February 3, 2023 by Polly Stansell, Vice President of Product, Committee for Children

Leveraging a few of these latest edtech trends, educators can better the scope of SEL for everyone in their school communities.

Technology has become increasingly important to every level of education, and its value to social-emotional learning, or SEL, is no exception. Just as digital tools provide educators with…

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AVer Launches World’s First All-in-One Camera with AI Audio for the Classroom

January 31, 2023January 30, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Fremont, CA – AVer Information Inc. USA, the award-winning provider of video collaboration and education technology solutions today announced the launch ... Read more

IT Innovations

5 ways our district streamlines edtech ecosystems

January 27, 2023January 26, 2023 by Melissa Riggs, Edtech Specialist, School District 49

District 49 needed to encourage consistent edtech practices and ensure compliance with state and federal student data privacy requirements.

Tech-enabled learning is here to stay. Districts are responsible for taking a hard look at their edtech offerings and must collaborate with solution providers that comply with the…

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Carnegie Learning Recognized as Global Innovator on 2023 GSV 150 List

January 19, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

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

District Management

Running the numbers: New data on the state-of-play in education

December 7, 2022September 27, 2022 by Kevin Hogan

What's the latest in education--and how is it impacting state and district leaders, teachers, and students?

In this week's Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: Educator retention hinges on these 3 things; E-rate spending reveals schools’ tech evolution; and a new report: Equity,…

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New Report: Equity, Cybersecurity Top List of State Education Technology Priorities

September 26, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

The COVID-19 pandemic is far from over, and that means educators across the globe are still finding inventive and innovative ways to support and teach students in classrooms, during hybrid instruction, and in virtual settings.

As students return to another school-year impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, a new report sheds light on how state education ... Read more

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AtomicMind launches the AtomicMind Foundation Scholar Program to assist students from families experiencing financial hardship

September 14, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

NEW YORK — AtomicMind, an education technology company that offers families a boutique coaching experience in the increasingly competitive college ... Read more

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AtomicMind Launches College Admissions Technology Platform for a Personalized and Comprehensive College Application Experience

August 23, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

NEW YORK— AtomicMind, an education technology company that offers families a boutique coaching experience in the increasingly competitive college admissions ... Read more

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Star Assessments Now Connect to Nearpod to Accelerate Student Growth

August 17, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Bloomington, MN (August 17, 2022) – Renaissance, a global leader in pre-K–12 education technology, is pleased to introduce a powerful ... Read more

Classroom Innovations

Gamification tools that increase student engagement

July 27, 2022 by Abigail Beran, 5th Grade Teacher

Gamification offers many benefits for teachers and students alike--here's how to integrate these tools into your instruction.

Who out there doesn’t enjoy some form of game? Whether it be watching or playing a sport, a card game, a board game, or video games, most people…

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Promethean Works With Merlyn Mind To Increase Classroom Productivity and Support Innovative Teaching

July 8, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

SEATTLE /PRNewswire/ — Promethean®, a leading global education technology company, today announced it has entered into a US-based exclusive distribution ... Read more

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Texthelp Names Industry Veteran Gus Schmedlen as Chief Revenue Officer

July 1, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

WOBURN, Mass. /PRNewswire/ — Texthelp, a global leader in literacy and assistive technology, announced it has appointed Gus Schmedlen, Ed.D., as its Chief Revenue ... Read more

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Promethean Announces the All-New ActivPanel with ActivSync, Delivering a Transformational and Intuitive User Experience

June 27, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

SEATTLE, WA and NEW ORLEANS, LA–June 27, 2022– Promethean, a leading global education technology company, has announced the all-new ActivPanel ... Read more

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Gale’s Political Extremism and Radicalism Series Wins 2022 SIIA CODiE Award

June 16, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – June 16, 2022 – Gale, part of Cengage Group, is thrilled to announce that its Political ... Read more

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Two Discovery Education Services Win 2022 SIIA CODiE Awards

June 16, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Silver Spring, MD (Thursday, June 16, 2022) – The Discovery Education K-12 learning platform won the Best Education Platform award ... Read more

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DreamBox Learning® Launches Lesson Highlights to Equip Educators with Transformative Insight into Student Problem-Solving

April 6, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

BELLEVUE, Wash. — April 6, 2022 — DreamBox Learning, Inc. (“DreamBox”), the leading education technology provider and pioneer of intelligent adaptive learning, announced today the ... Read more

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DreamBox Learning® Promotes Dianna Winegarden to Chief Customer Officer

March 24, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

BELLEVUE, Wash. — March 24, 2022 — DreamBox Learning (“DreamBox”), the leading education technology provider and pioneer of intelligent adaptive learning, announced ... Read more

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Linewize Acquires K-12 Web Filter and Firewall Provider Cipafilter

March 11, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

SAN DIEGO, Calif., March 11, 2022 – Linewize, a division of Family Zone (ASX: FZO), a rapidly growing education technology ... Read more

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