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Newark Public Schools Expands Use of Lexia Core5 and PowerUp to All of its Elementary Schools

November 20, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Newark Public Schools (NPS) has approved expanding implementation of Lexia Learning’s Lexia® Core5® Reading (Core5) and Lexia® PowerUp Literacy® (PowerUp) ... Read more

SEL & Well-Being

Strategies for teaching SEL skills during virtual learning

October 28, 2020October 27, 2020 by Ashlyn Ellsworth

It isn’t impossible to help students build SEL skills online—here are 4 approaches to help you get started

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…

Education Policy & Funding

10 policy recommendations for educator preparation programs

December 7, 2022October 15, 2020 by Laura Ascione

The global COVID-19 pandemic has cast a light on the need for highly-qualified educators--and a new report outlines needed improvements to 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…

Newsline

321 Insight Announces Resources to Help K-12 Staff Navigate Stress, Trauma

October 5, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

An expert shares how to manage stress in the classroom and focus on mindfulness and positive thinking.

321 Insight, an organization empowering all school staff to meet the needs of today’s students, is releasing a content update ... Read more

Newsline

Curriculum Associates’ Ready® Classroom Mathematics Receives Highest Rating

October 1, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

$Real-world math can help students find a "reason" to learn math in school.$

Curriculum Associates’ Ready Classroom Mathematics program for Grades K–5 recently received a Tier 1 rating by the Louisiana Department of ... Read more

Newsline

Curriculum Associates’ New Blog Provides Solution-Focused Content to Support Teachers and Leaders

September 10, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

digital leadership skills are important for students to learn now, for their future.

Curriculum Associates has launched a blog to help support teachers and building-level leaders navigate today’s educational environment. The blog, which ... Read more

Newsline

Pinna launches “Time for Kids Explains”, a timely, informative weekly news podcast for kids

August 31, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Pinna, the only on-demand audio entertainment service developed and curated exclusively for kids 3-12, today announced the availability of the ... Read more

Newsline

mindSpark Learning Announces mSL futureS, Next-Generation Fellowship for Educators

July 1, 2020 by ESchool News

mindSpark Learning (mSL), a Denver-based national nonprofit dedicated to empowering educators with industry-oriented professional learning experiences, today announced the launch ... Read more

Newsline

PebbleGo Health, Offers Special Educator Preview in June

June 30, 2020June 11, 2020 by ESchool News

Capstone, innovative publisher of children’s educational content for schools and home, announces the release of PebbleGo™ Health, a curricular content ... Read more

Newsline

Student Mental Health Resources

June 30, 2020May 18, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Schools may have protocols in place to support students on campus, but with the recent transition to distance learning can ... Read more

Ancillary

Create and share story time and read-aloud videos

March 31, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Digital storytelling gives students a powerful platform for their voices--here's how to do it.

In order to encourage reading and classroom read-aloud experiences, and to support schools and public libraries forced to close by ... Read more

Ancillary

Dictionary.com Launches Learning At Home Center: Free Educational Resources for Kids and Parents

March 27, 2020March 26, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

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

School Makerspaces

How I created my school’s makerspace

December 7, 2022February 12, 2020 by Todd Burleson

This sign, which says make, is made out of things you would find in a makerspace, like wires and plugs and art supplies.

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…

Classroom Innovations

4 ways educators can combat rural brain drain

January 23, 2020January 17, 2020 by Maureen Pollitz

These students are working in a lab with circuits and robotics to avoid 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…

District Management

20 K-12 edtech predictions for 2020

January 3, 2020January 1, 2020 by Laura Ascione

What edtech trends will take top billing in schools and districts in the new year, like this crystal ball with 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

Coding and robotics programs are engaging learners worldwide

December 7, 2022December 10, 2019 by Lynne Schrum and Sandi Sumerfield

Schools across the globe are making an effort to embed coding and robotics skills and programs into core learning like this Lego Mindstorms boy coding.

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…

District Management

8 ways to ensure tech readiness this school year

February 16, 2020September 4, 2019 by Laura Ascione

Here are some great ways to ensure your school's tech is ready for a new 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…

Featured on eSchool News

Using your LMS for teaching and professional learning

February 16, 2020June 14, 2019 by Tara Amsterdam

A teacher helps a student in a school that uses the same LMS for teaching as for 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…

District Management

4 strategies to close the digital equity gap

January 21, 2020June 12, 2019 by Eileen Belastock

A building block connects two separate piles of blocks, symbolizing bridging 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

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‘I teach because’: 7 educators on why they teach

May 6, 2019May 6, 2019 by Laura Ascione

A teacher has strong arms drawn behind her on the chalkboard to illustrate the sentence "I teach because."

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…

Innovative Teaching

What are this year’s top trends at SXSW EDU?

January 25, 2023February 4, 2019 by Greg Rosenbaum

Connecting leaders across the learning lifecycle and around the world, SXSW EDU serves as a melting pot for the latest approaches to education.

STEM & STEAM

6 STEM grants to try in the new school year

May 6, 2019September 24, 2018 by Laura Ascione

There's no arguing the importance of STEM education, but schools and districts don't always have the money to "extra" STEM activities for students or teachers. That's where grants…

SEL & Well-Being

Resources for creating a school culture of empathy, inclusion, and kindness

December 13, 2018September 14, 2018 by Erin Wilkey Oh

Since the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, we've heard from many educators who are looking for resources to support students’ social and…

eClassroom News

The New Librarian: How to set up a Global Citizens program

August 15, 2018August 13, 2018 by Margaret Cole

At Tudor Elementary School in Anchorage, Alaska, “show and tell” has an inspiring twist. Instead of sharing an interesting rock or a favorite toy, they are sharing messages…

School Library Innovations

The New Librarian: How I created a makerspace

January 25, 2023March 20, 2018 by Todd Burleson

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…

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

Dyslexia: hidden costs and money-saving techniques for districts

January 25, 2023March 2, 2018 by Stacey Pusey

Early intervention: It’s a common mantra for any student with learning difficulties, including dyslexia. But as Terrie Noland, national director of educator engagement for Learning Ally, pointed out…

Digital Learning

Is VR education an answer to the U.S. inmate problem?

January 25, 2023June 1, 2017 by Dr. Turner Nashe, Jr.

Are education and incarceration two sides of the same coin or competing industries? The short answer is ‘yes.’ They are ... Read more

REcharge Academy Educator Scholarships

May 3, 2017 by Laura Ascione

The REcharge Academy is a week-long educator training workshop about renewable energy. The intensive training blends lectures from experts and ... Read more

2017 Innovative Educator Grant Program

May 3, 2017 by Laura Ascione

The Foundation for Blended and Online Learning’s 2017 Innovative Educator Grant Program identifies and supports school and classroom leaders developing ... Read more

Pitsco $350 Educator Grants

April 2, 2017 by Laura Ascione

Pitsco Education appreciates everything educators do to positively affect learners. We also know that funding enriching learning opportunities for students ... Read more

Game-Based Learning

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

Newark Public Schools Expands Use of Lexia Core5 and PowerUp to All of its Elementary Schools

10 policy recommendations for educator preparation programs

Curriculum Associates’ Ready® Classroom Mathematics Receives Highest Rating

Curriculum Associates’ New Blog Provides Solution-Focused Content to Support Teachers and Leaders

Pinna launches “Time for Kids Explains”, a timely, informative weekly news podcast for kids

mindSpark Learning Announces mSL futureS, Next-Generation Fellowship for Educators

Student Mental Health Resources

Create and share story time and read-aloud videos

Dictionary.com Launches Learning At Home Center: Free Educational Resources for Kids and Parents

How I created my school’s makerspace

4 ways educators can combat rural brain drain

Coding and robotics programs are engaging learners worldwide

8 ways to ensure tech readiness this school year

Using your LMS for teaching and professional learning

4 strategies to close the digital equity gap

‘I teach because’: 7 educators on why they teach

What are this year’s top trends at SXSW EDU?

6 STEM grants to try in the new school year

The New Librarian: How to set up a Global Citizens program

The New Librarian: How I created a makerspace

Dyslexia: hidden costs and money-saving techniques for districts

Is VR education an answer to the U.S. inmate problem?

REcharge Academy Educator Scholarships

2017 Innovative Educator Grant Program

Pitsco $350 Educator Grants

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

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

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

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

Marketplace trend update: 6 ed-tech developments

Marketplace trend update: 5 ed-tech developments

Marketplace trend update: 4 ed-tech developments

Marketplace trend update: 4 ed-tech developments

Marketplace trend update: 5 ed-tech developments

Almost 2,000 Schools and Districts Choose Lexia® English Language Development™ to Support Emergent Bilingual Students’ English Language Acquisition

Florida Virtual School Partners with University of Florida and Concord Consortium to Launch ‘Artificial Intelligence in Math’ Online Certification for Middle, High School Students

Product Enhancements from Discovery Education Foster Improved Engagement and Personalization

ASU Preparatory Academy Educators Enhance Stem Knowledge at Inaugural Microspark Conference

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