How 4 districts use AI tools to transform education
Simply put, AI can do a lot--it can personalize learning, help students expand on ideas for assignments, and reduce time spent on administrative tasks, freeing up educators to…
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A FREE Year-Round Reading & Writing Toolkit for Your K-8 Teachers
In this Toolkit, you’ll find a collection of high-leverage tools to distribute to K-8 teams. Print the tools and ... Read more
CASEL Becomes New Home for Engaging Schools Resources
The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) recently announced that it has become the new steward of Engaging ... Read more
5 powerful ways to link STEM lessons to real-world applications
If we want our students to engage with the material in a way that’s memorable, meaningful, and fun, then we need to help them discover why it is…
Capitalizing on investments: 4 ways to use calculators beyond math class
While calculators are traditionally used in math classrooms, their application can extend to so much more, which ups the value in the investment and helps broaden students’ application…
Blessings in a Backpack Names Lisa Hanneman as Chief Development Officer
CHICAGO – Blessings in a Backpack, a nonprofit organization that provides hunger-free weekends for kids across the United States, has announced ... Read more
Gale and Utah State Library Partner to Provide Residents Free Access to New Digital Resources
Salt Lake City, UTAH & FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – Utah State Library has partnered with Gale, part of Cengage Group, ... Read more
Libraries Offer Free Tutoring as Schools Cut Back Services
As schools navigate budget constraints and tutoring programs are reduced, families are seeking reliable academic support for their students. With ... Read more
EY and Microsoft equip the next generation with AI skills
The EY organization and Microsoft announced this month the launch of the AI Skills Passport (AISP), which assists students aged 16 and older in ... Read more
Empowering students to earn college credit from high school classrooms
When I discovered Modern States, a philanthropic organization offering free online courses that give any student the chance to learn college-level content, I knew it could be transformative…
FREE Online Professional Learning for Middle Grade STEM Educators
Through October 2025, the Institute for the Study of Resilience in Youth ( ISRY) invites grade 6 to 8 STEM ... Read more
This district champions media literacy to combat “brain rot”
It’s critical that students know how to use digital content, but as students have more access to information, it’s also critical that they know how to evaluate that…
Immigration arrests at schools loom after Trump changes longstanding policy
The Trump administration has cleared the way for immigration arrests at or near schools, ending a decades-old approach.
Using free resources to connect the environment to education
As a National Board-Certified Teacher, I love incorporating media literacy, environmental literacy, and civic engagement into my teaching. I want my students to think critically about how things…
MackinVIA Earns Prestigious Platinum Modern Library AwardFrom LibraryWorks For Its 10th Consecutive Yea
Burnsville, MN – January 16, 2025 – Mackin, a leader in providing print and digitaleducational resources for PK-12, is proud ... Read more
Screen-free students: How Spokane Public Schools is helping kids engage in real life
The adverse effects of this excessive screen time have significantly impacted students’ social- emotional health. Forty-one percent of teens with the highest social media usage struggle with mental health issues.
The FAFSA is finally easier–but that’s still not enough
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has long been the starting line for millions of students on the path to higher education. For decades, it’s also…
Show Floor News–Robotics Curriculum for Grades 3-5
KinderLab Robotics, creator of the award-winning KIBO robot, is expanding its curriculum offerings to serve students in grades 3–5 with Exploring with ... Read more
Show Floor News—The Cyber Pouch
Cellairis announced the launch of The Cyber Pouch, a solution designed to address the growing challenge of cell phone usage ... Read more
Show Floor News—The Imagine Learning Solution
zSpace unveiled the zSpace Imagine Learning Solution—a headset-free AR/VR laptop system designed specifically for elementary learners. The all-in-one solution offers ... Read more
Digital testing, AI, and personalized learning in 2025
2024 has been a transformative year within education. From the rise of technology use within education to the adaptation of free tuition programs at schools like MIT, the…
New Collection of Free Environmental Education Resources Encourages Students and Teachers to Explore the World
Charlotte, NC — To empower teachers and students to explore their world, the Environmental Education Initiative offers a curated collection of free ... Read more
I offer free online therapy to teens. Here’s what I’m seeing–and why it matters
Before the pandemic, the idea of communicating with a therapist via text seemed unthinkable. Then COVID closures and an unprecedented surge in teen mental health issues changed everything.
Special education staffing shortages put students’ futures at risk–how to solve that is tricky
Every year, more special education teachers quit than graduate from the nation’s teacher preparation programs, even as the number of students diagnosed with disabilities keeps rising.
NCCER Program Expansion Impacts Thousands Nationwide in 2024
ALACHUA, Fla. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) — a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization — ... Read more
A free mental health navigator targets student well-being
A new no-cost tool aims to support school districts and educational decision-makers nationwide in their selection and implementation of digital resources to support student mental health.
Free Web Filter Buyer’s Guide for K-12 Schools
Are you evaluating your district’s web filtering options? Learn how new web filters help improve cybersecurity, safety, and compliance ... Read more
Common Sense Media, OpenAI launch free K-12 AI training course
In a nod to educators' desire to become more comfortable using AI in teaching and learning, Common Sense Media and OpenAI have launched "ChatGPT Foundations for K-12 Educators."
Remote learning hurt high school grad rates–ditching exit exams helped
Until now, the story of how COVID affected who got their high school diploma went something like this: Graduation rates dipped a little for the class of 2021,…
Trump picks Linda McMahon to lead, and possibly dismantle, Education Department
Former professional wrestling executive and billionaire Linda McMahon is President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the U.S. Department of Education, an agency Trump has pledged to dismantle.
AI-Enabled Personal Professional Learning Rural District Grant Winner Announced
North Carolina based QoreInsights announced winners of their 2024-2025 Grant for Rural Districts where they selected one school to win ... Read more
Free STEM Resources from Discovery Education and Partners Support National STEM Day 2024
Charlotte, NC — For observances of National STEM Day 2024, global edtech leader Discovery Education and select partners offer a ... Read more
Ahead of Schedule: STEM Careers Coalition Reaches Over 10.7 Million Students
Charlotte, NC — The STEM Careers Coalition – an alliance of industries and non-profit organizations partnering with Discovery Education to ... Read more
CompTIA Spark introduces free high-quality technology curriculum for middle grade classrooms
Responding to a critical gap in technology education, CompTIA Spark has launched free technology curriculum specifically for middle grade classrooms, grades 5-8. ... Read more
How a free library program helped a Bosnian immigrant finish high school (and college)
Having a high school diploma can drastically improve your income and quality of life. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has found that high school graduates…
New Capstone Resources from Genentech and Discovery Education Empower High School Students to Explore Biotechnology
Charlotte, NC — Futurelab+ – an educational initiative from Discovery Education and Genentech, a member of the Roche Group – ... Read more
A surefire way to make science relevant to kids
By eighth grade, almost 50 percent of students have lost interest in science or don’t believe it will be relevant to their education or future plans. Want to…
How are students doing since COVID? Good luck finding out from your state’s school report card
Test data from many sources suggest students are still behind where they were before the pandemic. But it would be pretty hard to figure that out from most…
Supporting gender equity in AI and tech education
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the technology education sphere. As AI develops and integrates further into societal applications like careers, it’s essential to recognize the importance of gender…
Iowa Department of Education Selects EPS Learning to Offer Elementary Schools Free Access to AI-Powered Literacy Solution
EPS Learning, the leading provider of PreK-12 literacy solutions, has been selected by the Iowa Department of Education through a ... Read more