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New Jersey’s Middle Township Public Schools Initiates New Partnership with Discovery Education to Enhance Middle School Science Instruction

June 12, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

SILVER SPRING, MD (June 12, 2022)—New Jersey’s Middle Township Public Schools (MTPS) announced it has initiated a new partnership with ... Read more

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BoomWriter and Walch Education joins forces to provide world-class EdTech solutions

June 12, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Milton-based EdTech developer and publisher, BoomWriter Media Inc., (BoomWriter) has merged with education powerhouse Walch Education. This puts the combined company ... Read more

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Iowa’s Southwest Valley Community School District Broadens Partnership with Discovery Education Supporting Science Instruction in Elementary School Classrooms

June 7, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

SILVER SPRING, MD (Tuesday, June 7, 2022)—Iowa’s Southwest Valley Community School District (SVCSD) today announced it is broadening its partnership ... Read more

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Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Support In-Home Learning All Summer Long

June 2, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Silver Spring, MD (Thursday, June 2, 2022) — To keep students engaged in learning all summer long, Discovery Education and ... Read more

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Poptential™ Free Curriculum Brings History Alive for Independence Day

May 6, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — (May 6, 2022) — Poptential™, a family of free social studies course packages that pair pop culture ... Read more

Online & Hybrid Learning

How to flip the classroom and create avid learners

December 7, 2022April 29, 2022 by Fred Fransen, Ph.D., CEO, Certell

Instructors in a flipped classroom model are able to focus class time answering student questions, guiding students, and implementing course concepts

The traditional sequence of teaching using lectures, discussion, projects, and testing was upended during the pandemic as teachers adapted to digital classrooms and students took on more responsibility…

Computer Science Education

How we created a computer science curriculum in 5 steps

December 7, 2022April 13, 2022 by Erin Naylor, Instructional Specialist, Metropolitan School District of Pike Township

From building on existing courses to finding funding sources, here’s how my district successfully build a K-5 computer science curriculum.

Even with a strict budget, limited teacher expertise in computer science, and the chaos of a pandemic, the Metropolitan School District of Pike Township (MSDPT) launched a comprehensive…

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Discovery Education Introduces New, TEKS-Aligned Edition of Mystery Science

March 30, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

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

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Riverside Insights and 7 Mindsets Partner to Improve Student Well-being with Lessons for SEL

March 24, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

ITASCA, Ill. – March 24, 2022 – Riverside Insights®, a leading developer of research-based assessments and analytics, today announced a ... Read more

Classroom Management

4 essential components of behavior support in the classroom

December 7, 2022March 22, 2022 by Diane Myers, Ph.D., Senior Vice President, Special Education - Behavior, Specialized Education Services, Inc.

behavior support helps students be successful in school

The 2021-2022 school year began full of promise. Students, families, and educators were ready to get back to pre-pandemic learning routines. Almost no one was prepared for how…

District Management

3 edtech trends to watch in 2022

March 18, 2022 by Roger James Hamilton, Founder and CEO, Genius Group

The pandemic ushered forth a new era that saw edtech expand rapidly in classrooms across the world--where is it headed next?

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…

SEL & Well-Being

3 ways to turn classroom robots into powerful SEL tools

March 18, 2022 by Kimberly Fogarty, Science Educator and Innovator, Dexter-Southfield School

A robot is the single most engaging learning tool I’ve used with students. It appeals to children of all ages, genders, and backgrounds—and it goes beyond technology to…

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7 Mindsets Acquires Lessons For SEL

March 16, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

ROSWELL, Ga. – March 16, 2022 – 7 Mindsets, the leader in online Pre-K-12 social-emotional learning (SEL) programs, announced the ... Read more

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Discovery Education Supports Social-Emotional Learning Day with High Quality Resources for Educators, Students, and Families

March 13, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Silver Spring, MD (Friday March 11, 2022) — Discovery Education and leading social impact partners are offering engaging, high quality ... Read more

District Management

Why video creation encourages classroom innovation

March 10, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Students and teachers can use video for deeper understanding and innovative learning practices

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…

District Management

3 edtech trends to watch in 2022

March 10, 2022March 9, 2022 by Roger James Hamilton, Founder and CEO, Genius Group

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…

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Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Offer Educators and Students No-Cost Resources Supporting Women’s History Month Celebrations

March 3, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Silver Spring, MD (Thursday, March 3, 2022) — Discovery Education and leading social impact partners are offering engaging, no-cost digital ... Read more

District Management

9 new digital learning resources from TCEA

March 3, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Check out the new edtech tools and digital learning resources on display at this year's TCEA

With the realization that COVID will stick with us, and with determination to live with it and resume aspects of pre-pandemic life, educators are once again eager to…

AR & VR in the Classroom

10 cool AR and VR tools for the classroom

December 7, 2022March 2, 2022 by Laura Ascione

AR and VR tools add something special to learning, and the impact they have on student engagement is unparalleled

We all know that augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are super fun, but AR and VR tools can also be incredibly powerful when integrated into classroom…

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New ParentSquare Guide Provides Best Practices to Help K-12 Educators Engage With the Hardest-to-Reach Families

February 18, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Santa Barbara, CA — Feb. 18, 2021 — The role of effective communication has never been more critical, but districts ... Read more

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National Engineering Week Observances in K-12 Classrooms Get a Boost from Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners

February 17, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Silver Spring, MD (Thursday, February 17, 2022) — Discovery Education and leading social impact partners are offering engaging, no-cost digital ... Read more

Curriculum

Many educators say video is more effective than text-based content

February 8, 2022 by Laura Ascione

A new survey found that 94 percent of educators agree that video directly contributes to improvement in student performance.

A new survey predicts that video in education will continue to grow, as a majority of educators say they believe video content is more engaging and effective than…

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Honoring Black History Month by Celebrating Black STEM Leaders with Career Readiness Resources for Students from the STEM Careers Coalition

February 2, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Silver Spring, MD (Tuesday, February 2, 2022) — The STEM Careers Coalition™ – the first-of-its-kind national STEM initiative powered by ... Read more

Curriculum

3 resources for building engaging paperless lessons

January 31, 2022 by Daniel Tobias Flint, United States History Teacher, Westside High School, Duval County Public Schools

Digital tools help this educator turn historical events into even more engaging paperless lessons that bring complex history to life.

As an inner-city U.S. History teacher of 17 years, I often reflect on my instructional practice in an effort to find new ways to improve. As I recently…

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Virtual, Interactive Expeditions for Black History Month Provide Students with a Diverse and Multi-Dimensional Look at African Americans Throughout History

January 28, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

North Mankato, Minn. (January 28, 2022) – The Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration, a veteran expert and thought leader ... Read more

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Discovery Education and TrueSport Partner to Present a Unique, Virtual Town Hall Exploring the Life Skills Students Need for Success Beyond Sports

January 27, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Silver Spring, MD (Thursday, January 27, 2022) — TrueSport – the outreach education arm of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) ... Read more

District Management

With family engagement, universal pre-K will be a success in 2022

January 21, 2022 by Candra Morris, Director of Family Partnerships, Waterford.org

Universal access to pre-K is a laudable goal, but to succeed, family engagement must be part of the plan.

The next few years could be a turning point for those of us involved in early education, and even for education in general.

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How school leaders can empower video creation in classrooms

January 6, 2022 by Laura Ascione

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…

District Management

How to create engaging active learning environments

December 30, 2021 by Laura Ascione

Active learning is a key part of an engaging and impactful classroom--learn how to ensure your students are getting the most from their classrooms

Technology plays a pivotal role in classrooms, and as it becomes more sophisticated, educators realize that creating active learning environments can help them effectively and efficiently use technology…

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Vector Solutions’ Student Safety & Wellness Courses Wins Platinum Award in THE Journal’s New Product Awards

December 29, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Tampa, FL – December 29, 2021 – Vector Solutions, the leading provider of training and software solutions to help schools ... Read more

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6 reasons to use edtech tools to save valuable classroom time

December 29, 2021 by Josiah Torvik, Teacher, St. Cloud Area School District 742

Edtech tools can prove invaluable to teachers who have limited time to juggle planning, teaching, and grading during the school year.

According to the National Council on Teacher Quality (2012), the average teacher in the United States gets 45 minutes of planning time per day. If a teacher has…

Curriculum

21 great tools for AR and VR in the classroom

December 20, 2021 by Laura Ascione

AR and VR resources offer educators a way to construct immersive and engaging learning experiences for all students

Nearly everyone has experienced augmented reality and virtual reality to some degree, and while they're fun, AR and VR can also be incredibly powerful when integrated into classroom…

E-rate Funding

7 reasons E-rate funding is critical for schools and libraries

December 5, 2022December 17, 2021 by Laura Ascione

The federal E-rate program helps schools and libraries obtain discounts on services such as high-speed internet access, hardware and services, and more

Reliable high-speed internet access isn't a "nice to have" - it's absolutely essential for teaching and learning. Without reliable connectivity, students and teachers lose access to the digital…

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Wayfair Professional Celebrates Local Teacher in Third Annual Dream Classroom Giveaway

December 15, 2021December 14, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

BOSTON, Massachusetts – December 14, 2021 – Wayfair (NYSE:W), one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home, announced ... Read more

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Savvas Introduces Experience Physics, a New Program that Uses Phenomena-Based, Experiential Learning to Drive Students’ Real-World Inquiry

December 12, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY — December 7, 2021 — Savvas Learning Company, a K-12 next-generation learning solutions leader, today announced the ... Read more

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GoGuardian Appoints Former Google Executive Jenny Zhao as Chief Technology Officer

December 12, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

LOS ANGELES–( BUSINESS WIRE)–GoGuardian, the leading education technology company helping K-12 schools maximize the learning potential of every student, today ... Read more

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Head into the Holiday Season with New Dynamic Digital Experiences from Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners

December 1, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Silver Spring, MD (Wednesday, December 1, 2021) — To support continued student engagement anywhere during the winter holiday breaks, Discovery ... Read more

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VHS Learning Students Again Outperform National Average Pass Rates for Advanced Placement® Exams

November 19, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Boston – Nov. 15, 2021 – VHS Learning students maintained their more-than-a-decade-long record of surpassing average national Advanced Placement® pass ... Read more

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Arkansas’ Corning School District Enters New Age of Digital Science Instruction Through Partnership with Discovery Education

November 12, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

SILVER SPRING, MD (Tuesday, November 9, 2021)—Arkansas’ Corning School District (CSD) is entering a new age of digital teaching and learning through a partnership ... Read more

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Edge at Hudson Yards and Discovery Education Launch New Partnership Empowering Students to Engineer STEM Dreams

November 8, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Silver Spring, Md. (Monday, November 1, 2021) – Edge at Hudson Yards and Discovery Education today announced a new educational ... Read more

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