Ignite Reading Partners with UF Lastinger Center’s Florida Tutoring Advantage
PORT RICHEY, FL – Ignite Reading, a one-to-one, Science of Reading-based virtual tutoring program in 18 states nationwide, today announced ... Read more
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Florida Virtual School Partners with University of Florida and Concord Consortium to Launch ‘Artificial Intelligence in Math’ Online Certification for Middle, High School Students
ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida Virtual School (FLVS) is partnering with the University of Florida (UF) and the Concord Consortium to ... Read more
How schools can effectively manage student activity funds with digital wallets
Earlier this year, students on a Florida debate team were devastated to discover that their coach had stolen thousands of dollars from the club’s student activity fund, emptying…
BloomBoard Partners with Barry University to Fill Florida’s Persistent Teacher Vacancies
MIAMI – According to the Florida Education Association, nearly 10,000 of the state’s public school teaching positions were vacant at ... Read more
How can educators help students navigate emotion-laden information on digital media?
Schools provide a unique platform in supporting children with emotion-laden information on digital media, given the frequent use of digital media in teaching and learning.
How AI Has Gone To The Dogs
One highlight from FETC’s Startup Pavilion is Florida-based Scholar Education, which uses AI chatbot dogs to help tutor students and ... Read more
Versaterm Launches the Florida Safety and Threat Management Portal
MESA and TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Versaterm, a global public safety solutions leader, today announced a partnership to support Florida’s ... Read more
Lauren Brazel of Tinley Park High School is Named the Grand Prize Winner of the Heroes of the Classroom Program Presented by Kleenex®
TINLEY PARK, Ill.— Lauren Brazel of Tinley Park High School near Chicago is the 2024 Grand Prize winner of the ... Read more
Achieve Miami’s Teacher Accelerator Program Prepares 151 New Teachers for Full-Time Positions Across Miami-Dade County Classrooms
MIAMI, FL – Achieve Miami’s Teacher Accelerator Program (TAP) is tackling South Florida’s teacher shortage head-on by creating a clear ... Read more
School leaders of color face high levels of burnout–here’s what they need to thrive
As a novice teacher in 1999, I was grateful to have a colleague across the hall who was also new to the profession. We swapped stories, shared strategies,…
Anthology Sets New Standard in EdTech with Latest Blackboard® LMS Release, Emphasizing AI Literacy, Instructor Efficiency, and Student Success
Orlando, Florida – Anthology, the leading educational technology company, revealed the latest iteration of its Learning Management System (LMS), Blackboard, at ... Read more
UCP of Central Florida Purchases Land in Osceola County to Expand Educational and Therapy Opportunities in Central Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. — UCP of Central Florida is proud to announce it has purchased land in Osceola County to further ... Read more
District-Wide Reading Challenge Reignites a Love for Reading in Florida
Learn how Pasco County Schools achieved their goal of getting students to read 15 million minutes this school year. By ... Read more
Show Stopper—CTL on Connected Chromebooks
CTL, a global cloud-computing solution leader for education, will present at the upcoming Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) conference in Miami, Florida, on Tuesday, ... Read more
McKeel Academy empowers edtech learning with increased bandwidth
The Schools of McKeel Academy consist of three institutions in Lakeland, Florida. These provide free education to children in ... Read more
Reflecting on the Parkland tragedy, its lasting impacts, and work still to be done
Written by Jen Easterly, Director, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Last month marks six years since 17 students and faculty ... Read more
More than a passion project, literacy advocacy takes a village
Whether it’s individuals with a passion project or organizations that exist exclusively to help connect students with books, it takes a village to advocate for literacy.
A Real Show Starter
Many people are talking about virtual reality and its effectiveness in classrooms but few are doing it. Chad Lewis, Director ... Read more
Carnegie Learning Awarded LEVI Grant to Double the Rate of Middle School Math Progress by 2027
Pittsburgh, PA – Carnegie Learning, a pioneer in AI-driven education technology, curriculum, and professional learning solutions for K-12, has been ... Read more
Dear parents: 3 ways AI will show up in your child’s classroom this year
As teachers, we know that the back to school season is a time full of excitement and big emotions about what the year ahead will bring. And we’re…
3 ways superintendents can maximize resources this school year
As the new school year kicks off, superintendents across the nation are evaluating resources needed for the year ahead to ensure that everyone has what they need to…
Certiport Names 2023 Adobe Certified Professional US National Champions
Orlando, Florida – Certiport, a Pearson VUE business and the leading provider of performance-based IT certification exams that accelerate academic ... Read more
Certiport Names 2023 Microsoft Office Specialist US National Champions
Orlando, Florida – Certiport, a Pearson VUE business and the leading provider of performance-based IT certification exams that accelerate academic ... Read more
Harnessing edtech for deeper science engagement
Throughout my career as a science educator in Colorado, Washington, and now in Florida, I've collaborated with many tremendous educators to solve the challenge of engaging students in…
How administrators can keep funding in their district
One challenge school administrators face is how to keep funding in their districts, especially as enrollment in public schools continues to decline. As public school funding is often…
Building a Successful Certification Program at Your Institution
In a world where competition for jobs, pay increases, and academic success continues to increase, certifications offer hope because they are a credible, third-party assessment of one’s skill…
PBLWorks Announces its 2022 PBL Champions
Novato, CA (July 27, 2022) – PBLWorks, the leading provider of professional development for Project Based Learning (PBL), has announced ... Read more
5 steps to an engaging online elementary program
Elementary education is the foundation for early learning, providing students with the skills and community they need for future success in school and life. Thanks to today’s technology,…
5 steps to building a robust online CTE program
For more than 16 years, my goal has been to help students discover their passions and see their potential through career and technical education (CTE).
Using the book club model in the classroom
Middle school English teachers like Carrie Friday at Southwest Middle School in Palm Bay, Florida are using the book club model.
Parallel Learning Expands Executive Team With New Esteemed Digital Health and Education Talent to Further Scale and Accelerate Growth
NEW YORK, NY (FEBRUARY 4, 2022) – Parallel Learning (Parallel), the digital health platform that provides a new way to ... Read more
How to establish rapport with online students
My experience with online education began 19 years ago after I took a break from teaching in the brick and mortar setting to give birth to my daughter.…
Air filters are playing a big part in safe school reopening plans
As schools kick off the 2021-22 school year, the air is thick with questions — and with COVID-19 hesitancy. Will students and faculty have to wear masks? Will…
This virtual science course uses real-life conservation examples to inspire students
According to a survey conducted by Amnesty International in 2019, Generation Z ranks climate change as the most vital issue facing the world today. With a generation that…
After Successful Pilot, Schools Adopt EarlyBird Game-Based Screener to Identify Children at Risk for Dyslexia and Reading Difficulties
BOSTON — Aug. 12, 2021 — After participating in a pilot trial of the new EarlyBird game-based early literacy assessment, ... Read more
Florida Department of Education Approves Lexia Learning for ELA Intervention Courses
Rigorous review process confirms Lexia Core5 Reading and PowerUp Literacy programs are strongly aligned to Florida’s newest standards BOSTON (June 8, ... Read more
EdTech Company ChalkTalk Earns Funding to Help Shape The Future of Teaching
Florida Funders Invests In ChalkTalk, Personalized Learning Program for Real-Time Instruction, Designed to Shape The Future of Teaching & Training ... Read more
3 ways to keep your online classroom engaged
I teach computer literacy at Digital Academy of Florida (DAOF) and I’ve found numerous ways to keep my students engaged in my short time there. I start by…
FLVC offering College 101 video series
Tallahassee, FL – April 28, 2021 – The Florida Virtual Campus (FLVC) is offering a series of videos to help ... Read more
6 ways to embrace the messiness of math education
Math is not easy to teach or learn. So, teachers use a variety of strategies to boost their students’ numeracy skills as they progress through math education. But…