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The surprising/unsurprising things education IT leaders have to say

July 8, 2024 by Al Kingsley, NetSupport

Many education IT leaders want more time to learn and implement the technologies they were already using or trying to use.

Sometimes, when you ask a question, you get an answer that’s surprising and completely expected at the same time. That’s what happened when we surveyed education technology leaders, and…

Live @ ISTE 2024

5 can’t-miss events at ISTELive 24

June 14, 2024June 13, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Each year without fail, ISTELive connects thousands of educators--from school and districts leaders to classroom teachers and technology directors--to education experts, industry leaders, and in-depth content sessions.

Digital Learning Tools

5 can’t-miss events at ISTELive 24

June 13, 2024June 11, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Venture into the future of learning at ISTELive 24 and connect with thought leaders, industry influencers, educators, and more.

Newsline

QoreInsights Wins Most Innovative Solution at SIIA Innovation Showcase 2024

June 10, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC — North Carolina based QoreInsights announced that it was recently named the “Most Innovative Start-Up” at the 2024 ... Read more

Internet Connectivity

Why “offline” digital learning is critical to impact children worldwide

December 5, 2022June 10, 2022 by Michael B. Horn, Co-Founder & Distinguished Fellow, The Clayton Christensen Institute

Children, especially from underserved communities & developing countries, need an offline digital learning solution that adapts to their needs

As thousands of educators, entrepreneurs, and investors gathered at the recent ASU+GSV Summit, a growing number recognized both the need and opportunity for educational innovation in developing countries,…

Newsline

Inaugural Catalyze Challenge Winners To Transform Journey From Classroom To Career

November 5, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

SAN FRANCISCO, NOVEMBER 4, 2021 – In an effort to level the playing field for all students and catapult young ... Read more

Curriculum

Students turned their love for their pets into a business breakthrough

October 4, 2021 by Sasha F., Jason L., Michael G. & Benjamin K., Co-Founders, WellPets

An entrepreneurship program encouraged a group of students to brainstorm and power through a few roadblocks as they created an app for pet lovers

Americans love their pets. Turns out, two out of every three American homes include a pet, and 95 percent of households consider their pets to be family members.

Classroom Innovations

Student entrepreneurs flex a funding win to grow 3D printing business

September 27, 2021 by Olivia H., Jamie M., Timandra R., and Alix R.

A team of high school students took a practical problem and turned it into an inspiring 3D printing business opportunity

Since the first patent for additive manufacturing (more commonly known as 3D printing) was filed in 1980, the industry has expanded rapidly. As with any new technology experiencing…

SEL & Well-Being

How 5 student entrepreneurs built a mental health tool for their peers

September 20, 2021 by Mihir C., Priscilla S., Gibby H., Kate M., and Kathleen B., Founders, Communal Mind

COVID led to an increase in student mental health struggles—but this group of students banded together to help their fellow students

In 2020, the National Council for Mental Wellbeing reported that one in six children under the age of 18 experiences a mental health disorder each year. The pandemic…

Newsline

CoderZ Takes First Place as the Education Solution with Greatest Growth Potential

December 9, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

CoderZ was selected as an “Education Solutions: Greatest Growth Potential” awardee in the Edventures Global Business Acceleration Fellowship. The international ... Read more

Teaching Trends

Video: How edtech connects

January 25, 2023September 24, 2018 by The Christensen Institute

At SXSW EDU 2018, The Christensen Institute’s Director of Education Research, Julia Freeland Fisher, reveals innovative schools that are creating learning models that strengthen teacher-student relationships, and emerging…

Ancillary

Video: How edtech connects

August 28, 2018August 28, 2018 by By the Christensen Institute

At SXSW EDU 2018, The Christensen Institute’s Director of Education Research, Julia Freeland Fisher, reveals innovative schools that are creating ... Read more

21st Century Skills

How to turn students into entrepreneurs

March 16, 2018 by Jenny Kaslin

At Gridley High School in California, we’ve built a self-sustaining floral design program that teaches students valuable career skills and gives them a chance to earn industry certification,…

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

District Management

Can you teach students to think more like entrepreneurs?

June 20, 2016 by Dennis Pierce

Entrepreneurship skills are more important than ever for preparing 21st century leaders. Here's how to foster them.

21st Century Skills

First-ever Israel EdTech Summit brings a global reach

June 10, 2016 by Stephen Noonoo

Debut event featured ed-tech entrepreneurs, educators, and more The first-ever Istrael EdTech Summit has just wrapped, bringing together a decidedly ... Read more

Teaching Trends

eSchool Media, Casey Green to host interactive interviews from ASU GSV Innovation Summit

April 12, 2016 by Laura Ascione

eSchool Media, Inc, and Campus Computing announced plans for interactive Thought Leader Interviews at the 2016 ASU GSV Innovation Summit on April 18, 19 and 20 in San…

STEM & STEAM

Destination Imagination, Oracle Academy launch computer science challenge

February 22, 2016February 22, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Destination Imagination (DI), an educational nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching students the creative process skills needed to become the next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs and industry pioneers, has…

District Management

5 critical 21st century skills that go way beyond the 4 Cs

December 15, 2015November 12, 2015 by By Ann McMullan

Teach students to think like entrepreneurs with these 21st century skill sets that use the 4 Cs in some very direct ways.

District Management

22 districts join network of innovative school systems

December 15, 2015October 21, 2015 by Laura Ascione

Oxnard Union High School District is one of 22 school districts accepted into the League of Innovative Schools, a national coalition of forward-thinking school districts organized by Digital…

District Management

Do teenage entrepreneurs even need to go to college?

September 27, 2013 by Staff and wire services reports

The democratization of technology wrought by the mobile Web and a proliferation of app stores has made it easier than ever to succeed as an entrepreneur—and at an…

The surprising/unsurprising things education IT leaders have to say

QoreInsights Wins Most Innovative Solution at SIIA Innovation Showcase 2024

Why “offline” digital learning is critical to impact children worldwide

Inaugural Catalyze Challenge Winners To Transform Journey From Classroom To Career

Students turned their love for their pets into a business breakthrough

Student entrepreneurs flex a funding win to grow 3D printing business

How 5 student entrepreneurs built a mental health tool for their peers

CoderZ Takes First Place as the Education Solution with Greatest Growth Potential

Video: How edtech connects

Video: How edtech connects

How to turn students into entrepreneurs

Submit your boldest, biggest ideas for reimagining education

Can you teach students to think more like entrepreneurs?

First-ever Israel EdTech Summit brings a global reach

eSchool Media, Casey Green to host interactive interviews from ASU GSV Innovation Summit

Destination Imagination, Oracle Academy launch computer science challenge

5 critical 21st century skills that go way beyond the 4 Cs

22 districts join network of innovative school systems

Do teenage entrepreneurs even need to go to college?

With AI coaching, a math platform helps students tackle tough concepts

Fighting chronic absenteeism with data-driven insights–and a little fun, too

Frontline Education Announces Chris Collins as New Chief Customer Officer

NoRedInk and the National Writing Project Partner to Inspire the Next Generation of Writers in the Age of Gen AI

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

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