Education Archives

In the marketplace: Gaming, digital citizenship, PD initiatives, and more

January 25, 2023October 26, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Remaining a tech-savvy educator means keeping on top of the myriad changes and trends in education, how technology can support those trends, and how teaching and learning can…

District Management

Are you using your school’s PLC to its fullest?

October 21, 2016October 21, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

When professional learning communities (PLCs) meet frequently to examine and analyze student work and data, higher levels of teacher morale emerge, according to a new report from the…

Resource

3 challenges to OER implementation

November 1, 2016October 20, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Open educational resources (OER) have made their presence known in education, with teachers and administrators voicing their excitement over free resources that are easily shared and adapted. In…

Teaching Trends

In the marketplace: Digital learning, NGSS resources, IT partnerships, and more

January 25, 2023October 19, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Remaining a tech-savvy educator means keeping on top of the myriad changes and trends in education, how technology can support ... Read more

District Management

Are students buying what schools are selling?

October 4, 2021October 14, 2016 by Julia Freeland Fisher

A new book offers a compelling new theory about how educators can rethink student motivation. Are you really meeting students' needs?

Coding and Robotics

In the marketplace: Google’s G Suite for Education, coding, grants, and more

January 25, 2023October 12, 2016 by By Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Remaining a tech-savvy educator means keeping on top of the myriad changes and trends in education, how technology can support those trends, and how teaching and learning can…

Edtech Trends

Marketplace trend update: 6 ed-tech developments

January 25, 2023October 5, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Remaining a tech-savvy educator means keeping on top of the myriad changes and trends in education, how technology can support those trends, and how teaching and learning can…

District Management

19 new districts join League of Innovative Schools

May 7, 2019October 4, 2016 by Stephen Noonoo

A cohort of 19 new school districts have been accepted into the League of Innovative Schools, a national coalition of ... Read more

Educational Leadership

McGraw-Hill Education acquires Redbird Advanced Learning

January 25, 2023October 3, 2016 by Laura Ascione

McGraw-Hill Education has acquired Redbird Advanced Learning, a digital personalized learning company that offers courses in K-12 math, language arts, and ... Read more

Teaching Trends

Who are the educators driving flipped learning?

January 25, 2023September 28, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Educators searching for flipped learning inspiration can now find it in a list of 100 people who are innovating and ... Read more

Edtech Trends

Marketplace trend update: 5 ed-tech developments

January 25, 2023September 28, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Remaining a tech-savvy educator means keeping on top of the myriad changes and trends in education, how technology can support those trends, and how teaching and learning can…

District Management

New book illustrates the 5 most important leadership skills

September 22, 2016 by Abi Mandelbaum

Leaders aren’t just principals, CEOs, and presidents, a new book asserts, but rather people from all walks of life benefit ... Read more

Edtech Trends

Marketplace trend update: 4 ed-tech developments

January 25, 2023September 21, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Remaining a tech-savvy educator means keeping on top of the myriad changes and trends in education, how technology can support those trends, and how teaching and learning can…

Apps

5 top classroom apps for the new school year

September 30, 2016September 15, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Education is increasingly mobile, and if you have access to mobile devices such as tablets and smartphones, chances are you're using apps for learning, classroom management, personal organization,…

Coding and Robotics

Why making, coding, and online learning are the real trends to watch

January 25, 2023September 14, 2016 by Stephen Noonoo, Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/stephenoonoo' target='_blank'>@stephenoonoo</a>

Take a casual flip through this year’s trend-predicting Horizon Report, released today, and you’ll find plenty to get excited about. ... Read more

District Management

What’s next in ed-tech? These 18 trends

September 14, 2016September 14, 2016 by Keith R. Krueger

I do a lot of speaking about technology trends in education, and none of my talks seem to get larger ... Read more

Innovative Teaching

Marketplace trend update: 4 ed-tech developments

January 25, 2023September 14, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Remaining a tech-savvy educator means keeping on top of the myriad changes and trends in education, how technology can support those trends, and how teaching and learning can…

Edtech Trends

Marketplace trend update: 5 ed-tech developments

January 25, 2023September 7, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Remaining a tech-savvy educator means keeping on top of the myriad changes and trends in education, how technology can support those trends, and how teaching and learning can…

Ancillary

Kensington launches new cases for Chromebooks, iPads

September 6, 2016September 6, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Kensington, a worldwide provider of desktop productivity and mobility solutions for IT, business and home office professionals, has released three ... Read more

Ancillary

Nominations open for The Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education

September 6, 2016 by Laura Ascione

The nomination window is open for the 2017 Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education, which honors innovation and has ... Read more

Ancillary

Education.com unveils guided curriculum for math, reading

September 6, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Education.com, an online education destination for teachers, parents, and homeschoolers looking to help their kids succeed in school, announced a ... Read more

Ancillary

Nepris raises $1M in to build more connections between industry and education

September 6, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Nepris recently closed a seed round of funding totaling $1 million, led by the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation (MSDF). ... Read more

District Management

6 ways school leaders can transform teaching

May 7, 2019September 6, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a>@eSN_Laura</a>

U.S. education can migrate to a system that supports teaching, drives learning, and gives all students a strong foundation, according to a new report from the National Commission…

Edtech Trends

Marketplace trend update: 4 ed-tech developments

January 25, 2023August 31, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Remaining a tech-savvy educator means keeping on top of the myriad changes and trends in education, how technology can support those trends, and how teaching and learning can…

Ancillary

New partnership expands video content management

August 30, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Sterling Partners’ Education Opportunity Fund, a fund focused on partnering with purpose-driven companies and leaders who foster innovation within the ... Read more

Ancillary

Ultimaker unveils Pioneer Program, promoting 3D printing in education

August 30, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Ultimaker, a 3D printer manufacturer, announced the official launch of the Ultimaker Pioneer Program. The scheme introduces 3D printing and ... Read more

News

S.C. districts access digital literacy tools for free

September 18, 2018August 25, 2016 by Laura Ascione

To empower students in school districts across South Carolina with digital literacy skills, Learning.com announced the Palmetto Digital Literacy Program (PDLP), in partnership with the South Carolina Education…

Edtech Trends

Marketplace trend update: 5 ed-tech developments

January 25, 2023August 24, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Remaining a tech-savvy educator means keeping on top of the myriad changes and trends in education, how technology can support those trends, and how teaching and learning can…

Ancillary

Study.com selected by Department of Education for EQUIP experiment

August 22, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Study.com, in partnership with Thomas Edison State University and Quality Matters, has been selected to participate in the Department of ... Read more

Ancillary

Edmodo Envoys program connects local communities of educators through TeachUps

August 22, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Education network Edmodo has launched its latest professional development program for teachers, Edmodo Envoys. The program is designed to help teachers find ... Read more

Edtech Trends

The Friday 4: Your weekly ed-tech rewind

January 25, 2023August 19, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Every Friday, I’ll recap some of the most interesting news and thought-provoking developments from the past week. I can’t fit all of this week's news stories here, though,…

Edtech Trends

Marketplace trend update: 6 ed-tech developments

January 25, 2023August 17, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Remaining a tech-savvy educator means keeping on top of the myriad changes and trends in education, how technology can support those trends, and how teaching and learning can…

Ancillary

PresenceLearning’s fall webinars to focus on closing achievement gap for students with special needs

August 16, 2016 by Laura Ascione

PresenceLearning, provider of telemedicine/telehealth services in education and health care, is launching a free, three-part webinar series for special education ... Read more

Ancillary

Submit your boldest, biggest ideas for reimagining education

August 16, 2016 by Laura Ascione

NewSchools Venture Fund is looking for educators, creators and visionaries who believe in the power and potential of reimagining learning. ... Read more

Ancillary

Benchmark Education announces new early learning literacy intervention program

August 16, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Literacy publisher Benchmark Education Company (BEC) announced a new literacy intervention program for grades K–2 in print format with online ... Read more

Ancillary

Renaissance Learning and ClassLink align for single sign-on solution

August 16, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Renaissance Learning, provider K-12 cloud-based assessment and learning analytics, announced a major new alliance with ClassLink, provider of single sign-on ... Read more

Ancillary

Washington district partners with Discovery on college, career readiness

August 16, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Washington’s Highline Public Schools announced the launch of a new partnership supporting college and career readiness with Discovery Education, provider ... Read more

STEM & STEAM

Report: Gamifying computer science is an easy place to start

August 16, 2016August 16, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

With efforts to expand computer science education growing across the nation, some schools still grapple with a big problem: they don't have the staff or space to accommodate…

Edtech Trends

Marketplace trend update: 5 new ed-tech developments

January 25, 2023August 10, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Remaining a tech-savvy educator means keeping on top of the myriad changes and trends in education, how technology can support those trends, and how teaching and learning can…

Teaching Trends

Tutoring marketplace offers on-demand learning

August 9, 2016 by Laura Ascione

The social learning marketplace MindSpree is revamping the tutoring landscape by offering on-demand services nationwide. The Arizona-based education technology company ... Read more

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