7 under-the-radar digital learning tools to try this fall
There are some well-known and much-loved digital learning tools that are part of every educator's must-try list, but why not throw some new resources into the mix?
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We cannot innovate if we’re tied to yesterday’s “normal”
Not even 24 hours into his summer break, Brooklyn-based educator and author Cornelius Minor opened ISTELive 21 with a brutally honest assessment of what it means to inspire…
MetaMetrics Unveils Lexile & Quantile Educator Academy for Teacher Professional Development
Teachers enroll now in new online professional development courses designedto improve student achievement in reading and math DURHAM, N.C. – ... Read more
Committee for Children Expands into Adult Education with New Social-Emotional Learning Program for K–12 Educators
Research-based professional development program strengthens educator soft skills and resilience to create a positive, supportive, and more equitable school climate ... Read more
In an Extremely Challenging Year, Innovative STEM Educators Shine to Win 2021 Vernier/NSTA Technology Awards
Each winning high school and college-level educator awarded cash and technology prizes valued at $5,500 for their creative use of ... Read more
Aperture Education Creates Online Social and Emotional Learning Professional Development Program for Educators
EdSERT Digital provides online resources to help educators enhance their own social and emotional skills and teaching practices Charlotte N.C. ... Read more
Curriculum Associates Sponsors the Council of the Great City Schools’ Inaugural Dr. Michael Casserly Legacy Award for Educational Courage and Justice
Casserly, Executive Director of the Council, to select an educator pursuing a graduate-level education degree to receive a $10,000 scholarship ... Read more
Vernier Software & Technology Recognizes Kansas Science Educator Tyson Vrbas with the 2021 Engineering Award
Vernier Software & Technology recently announced science educator Tyson Vrbas of Manhattan Catholic Schools in Manhattan, Kansas as the 2021 ... Read more
5 ways edtech builds cross-curricular connections to STEM content
Thoughtfully-crafted STEM lessons that leverage technology-rich resources similar to what your students are using outside the classroom are great ways to engage students in interdisciplinary instruction.
New Award Celebrates Standout Teacher Leaders from Schools Around the Country
An educator from each state to be recognized with the Teacher Leader Impact Award for their notable achievements and impact ... Read more
New Award Celebrates Standout Teacher Leaders from Schools Around the Country
An educator from each state to be recognized with the Teacher Leader Impact Award for their notable achievements and impact ... Read more
Vernier Software & Technology Partners with Magnitude.io to Engage Students in a Virtual Field Trip to Space
Vernier Software & Technology recently partnered with Magnitude.io to engage students in a virtual field trip to the International Space ... Read more
5 ways to nurture a cybersecurity interest in a healthy way
It’s something no teacher or administrator wants to think about, but what if one of your students is showing an interest in computer hacking? Teachers--sometimes more than parents--can…
The STEM Careers Coalition Celebrates Black Leaders in STEM with Dynamic Digital Careers Content and Exclusive Virtual Events
The STEM Careers Coalition – the first-of-its-kind national STEM initiative powered by corporate leaders and anchored in schools by Discovery ... Read more
Math Expert Dr. Francis (Skip) Fennell Endorses Hand2Mind’S Hands-On Standards
Today hand2mind, an award-winning educational resource company, has announced a new partnership with the former president of the National Council ... Read more
Technology Firm ‘Crocus’ Launches to Grow Social Impact in Education
Crocus, a technology firm guiding social impact in education, today announced its formation as a result of UPD Consulting spinning off its ... Read more
mindSpark Learning Launches ENGAGE Leadership Series to Help U.S. School and District Leaders Better Engage and Retain Staff
Educator retention is one of the biggest internal challenges school leaders face. Districts across the country spend $2.2+ billion on ... Read more
Calling STEM Educators: Vernier Software & Technology Now Accepting Applications for its 2021 Engineering Award
Vernier Software & Technology is now accepting applications for the 2021 Vernier Engineering Award. The annual award, with prizes valued ... Read more
10 educator suggestions to instill a love of reading in students
My husband quite often reminds me not to use my behavior as a child OR an adult as an indicator of others’… because I’m weird. From the moment…
MobileMind Launches ‘MobileMind HQ’ for Customized, Managed Educator Training
MobileMind, the most innovative Google professional learning solution for schools, announces the launch of MobileMind HQ, a single hub for creating, ... Read more
Newark Public Schools Expands Use of Lexia Core5 and PowerUp to All of its Elementary Schools
Newark Public Schools (NPS) has approved expanding implementation of Lexia Learning’s Lexia® Core5® Reading (Core5) and Lexia® PowerUp Literacy® (PowerUp) ... Read more
Strategies for teaching SEL skills during virtual learning
Why did you go into education? I bet it was because you love teaching and inspiring young minds. However, these days teachers are faced with an increased focus…
10 policy recommendations for educator preparation programs
Ten new recommendations from the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) address critical state policy changes necessary to support innovative improvement in educator preparation programs and…
321 Insight Announces Resources to Help K-12 Staff Navigate Stress, Trauma
321 Insight, an organization empowering all school staff to meet the needs of today’s students, is releasing a content update ... Read more
Curriculum Associates’ Ready® Classroom Mathematics Receives Highest Rating
Curriculum Associates’ Ready Classroom Mathematics program for Grades K–5 recently received a Tier 1 rating by the Louisiana Department of ... Read more
Curriculum Associates’ New Blog Provides Solution-Focused Content to Support Teachers and Leaders
Curriculum Associates has launched a blog to help support teachers and building-level leaders navigate today’s educational environment. The blog, which ... Read more
Pinna launches “Time for Kids Explains”, a timely, informative weekly news podcast for kids
Pinna, the only on-demand audio entertainment service developed and curated exclusively for kids 3-12, today announced the availability of the ... Read more
mindSpark Learning Announces mSL futureS, Next-Generation Fellowship for Educators
mindSpark Learning (mSL), a Denver-based national nonprofit dedicated to empowering educators with industry-oriented professional learning experiences, today announced the launch ... Read more
PebbleGo Health, Offers Special Educator Preview in June
Capstone, innovative publisher of children’s educational content for schools and home, announces the release of PebbleGo™ Health, a curricular content ... Read more
Student Mental Health Resources
Schools may have protocols in place to support students on campus, but with the recent transition to distance learning can ... Read more
Create and share story time and read-aloud videos
In order to encourage reading and classroom read-aloud experiences, and to support schools and public libraries forced to close by ... Read more
Dictionary.com Launches Learning At Home Center: Free Educational Resources for Kids and Parents
Dictionary.com announced today it has launched the Dictionary.com Learning At Home Center, offering free, educator-reviewed materials and resources for kids ... Read more
How I created my school’s makerspace
As an elementary educator for most of my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with a variety of learners—from inner-city students in North Carolina to university-level students…
4 ways educators can combat rural brain drain
More than 30 years ago, the Department of Justice researched and concluded that stronger families and communities create successful school environments. Fast forward to the present day, the…
20 K-12 edtech predictions for 2020
We asked edtech executives, stakeholders, and experts to share some of their thoughts and predictions about where they think edtech is headed in 2020. Social-emotional learning will remain…
Coding and robotics programs are engaging learners worldwide
On a visit to a class in Sitka, Alaska, we watched second grade students gain incredible experiences in computer science skills. The teacher, Cindy Duncan, believes in teaching…
8 ways to ensure tech readiness this school year
Summer isn't quite over, but now that August has claimed its place on our calendars, many educators are getting ready to welcome students back to school in the…
Using your LMS for teaching and professional learning
Picture this: You roll out a new learning management system (LMS) for students, but all of your professional learning is either hosted on a different platform or conducted…
4 strategies to close the digital equity gap
According to Davis, Fuller, Jackson, Pittman, and Sweet (2007), the definition of digital equity is “equal access and opportunity to ... Read more
‘I teach because’: 7 educators on why they teach
Has anyone ever asked you why you teach? What did you say? Maybe you said, "I teach because I love seeing ah-ha moments," or, "I teach because I…