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Trump picks Linda McMahon to lead, and possibly dismantle, Education Department

November 21, 2024 by Erica Meltzer, Chalkbeat

Getting rid of the Education Department, as Trump has referenced, would be a substantial task that would require significant political will.

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.

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AI-Enabled Personal Professional Learning Rural District Grant Winner Announced

November 15, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

North Carolina based QoreInsights announced winners of their 2024-2025 Grant for Rural Districts where they selected one school to win ... Read more

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Free STEM Resources from Discovery Education and Partners Support National STEM Day 2024

November 7, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC — For observances of National STEM Day 2024, global edtech leader Discovery Education and select partners offer a ... Read more

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Ahead of Schedule: STEM Careers Coalition Reaches Over 10.7 Million Students

October 29, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC — The STEM Careers Coalition – an alliance of industries and non-profit organizations partnering with Discovery Education to ... Read more

Innovation Insights

CompTIA Spark introduces free high-quality technology curriculum for middle grade classrooms

October 11, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

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

College and Career Readiness

How a free library program helped a Bosnian immigrant finish high school (and college)

October 17, 2024October 7, 2024 by Ricqui Brooks, St. Louis County Library

At the St. Louis County Public Library, an online diploma completion program is helping students earn high school diplomas.

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…

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New Capstone Resources from Genentech and Discovery Education Empower High School Students to Explore Biotechnology

October 3, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC — Futurelab+ – an educational initiative from Discovery Education and Genentech, a member of the Roche Group – ... Read more

STEM & STEAM Trends

A surefire way to make science relevant to kids

October 2, 2024 by Neil Thompson

When students think critically about solving science problems, they will become the innovators of tomorrow.

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…

COVID in Schools

How are students doing since COVID? Good luck finding out from your state’s school report card

September 17, 2024 by Erica Meltzer, Chalkbeat

Just seven states scored an A for how easy they make it to compare academic performance over time--a concern with post-covid learning loss.

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…

STEM & STEAM Trends

Supporting gender equity in AI and tech education

September 5, 2024 by Sam Bowman, Contributing Writer

Encouraging girls and young women to pursue careers in tech and AI creates a more balanced STEM workforce now--and in the future.

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…

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Iowa Department of Education Selects EPS Learning to Offer Elementary Schools Free Access to AI-Powered Literacy Solution

August 30, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

EPS Learning, the leading provider of PreK-12 literacy solutions, has been selected by the Iowa Department of Education through a ... Read more

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Edtech Startup Ello Gives Back to Local DC Hospitals Including MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and Children’s National Hospital

August 27, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

WASHINGTON (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ello, developer of the world’s most advanced AI reading app, will be donating iPads, hundreds of ... Read more

Academic Esports

Verizon Innovative Learning brings esports to classrooms

August 26, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Participating schools will receive free coaching from esports pros through Verizon, from technical skills to health wellness for gamers.

In time for back-to-school season, Verizon is launching a free scholastic high school esports league through its free Verizon Innovative Learning HQ portal.

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Discovery Education Unveils New, Free Environmental Focused Learning Resources

August 23, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education today announced a new curated collection of free dynamic digital resources that encourages students to ... Read more

Education Policy & Funding

As Kamala Harris ascends to Democratic presidential frontrunner, get to know her education record

August 6, 2024 by Erica Meltzer and Kalyn Belsha, Chalkbeat

Vice President Kamala Harris quickly emerged as the most likely Democratic nominee for president, securing dozens of endorsements within hours of President Joe Biden announcing he would end…

STEM & STEAM Trends

3 free STEAM education resources to nurture student curiosity

July 30, 2024 by Lisa Gray, Allegheny Valley School District

Engaging STEAM education resources and content in classroom is the first step to inspiring students to explore those career possibilities in the future.

According to the National Math and Science Initiative, STEM education helps students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, fosters communication, and bolsters teamwork.

FREE E-BOOK: Your MTSS Gameplan for Beginning-of-Year

October 23, 2024July 24, 2024 by Jeff Festa

Have your best year yet with MTSS! This FREE eBook outlines essential steps for school and district leaders to complete ... Read more

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School-Home Communications Checklist From ParentSquare Gives Administrators a Free Tool To Prepare for Back to School

July 23, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

SANTA BARBARA, CALIF.— Getting school-home communications ready for the new school year takes time, teamwork, and a plan for success. ... Read more

AI in Education

Metrics, not just technology, will determine who gains from AI’s productivity gains

July 8, 2024 by Julia Freeland Fisher

As the market starts to chase the many efficiencies Gen AI promises, here are three trends to watch for education's future with AI.

At the Christensen Institute, we’ve long argued that when a technological innovation emerges, the path it follows is rarely about the technology itself, but about the model wrapped…

AI in Education

NJ unveils resources for using AI in schools as state aims to pioneer innovations

July 5, 2024 by Jessie Gómez, Chalkbeat

Education experts continue to note that safety and privacy concerns should remain a top priority as AI expands in schools.

New Jersey's department of education unveiled a set of resources aimed at helping educators understand, implement, and manage artificial intelligence in schools.

Game-Based Learning

How one high school became a Minecraft powerhouse

June 24, 2024 by Alex Zimmerman, Chalkbeat

Minecraft generally does not have set rules or goals--players can use it to tinker, write code, or build a world--even through a school club.

John Dewey High School senior Jayla Mallette had an unusual request for her teacher after 9 p.m. a few months back. She was so excited about a project…

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Reading Partners Promotes Educational Equity with New Initiatives and Collaborations

June 21, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Oakland, CA, (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Reading Partners, a national education nonprofit that mobilizes community volunteers to provide proven literacy tutoring ... Read more

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The Congressional Medal of Honor Society Launches Student Platform “Path to Honor” Encouraging Self-reflection and Character Exploration

June 17, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. — The Congressional Medal of Honor Society, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the legacy of the ... Read more

Student Data Security

Top priorities for student image privacy

June 10, 2024 by Colin Anson, pixevety

The nation’s inaction on student image privacy policy in school districts puts students in danger and at risk.

Each year, US schools capture, and publish online, millions of images of students, many of which contain personally identifying information.

Khan Academy and Microsoft Education Partner to Offer Real AI Tools for Free

May 21, 2024May 21, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

First was the fear cycle: “AI will take all the teaching jobs!” Then there was the hype cycle: “Crypto, scratch ... Read more

Teacher Well-Being

Amid burnout, teachers are ready to embrace AI

May 15, 2024 by Laura Ascione

New data examines the state of teachers, their well-being in the U.S. and how the profession has changed in the year of AI.

As the 2023-2024 school year comes to an end, K-12 teachers in the U.S. are widely experiencing strain at work, with 35 percent of U.S. educators reporting burnout…

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AI-Enabled Personal Professional Learning MicroGrant Winners Announced

April 26, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, North Carolina — North Carolina based QoreInsights announced winners of their inaugural MicroGrant program where they selected three schools ... Read more

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Vivi for Teachers Launches to Bring Free Classroom Technology to Educators

April 11, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Vivi, the only wireless screen mirroring and digital signage solution purpose-built for education, today announces the launch of Vivi for ... Read more

Pathways to Innovation: Building a Sustainable Digital Learning Environment

September 18, 2024April 8, 2024 by Jeff Festa

To help K-12 leaders navigate sustainability challenges, UDT and Intel created a free resource covering every facet of building a ... Read more

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Discovery Education Offers New Financial Literacy Resources Supporting National Financial Capability Month Activities

April 8, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education—the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital resources nurture student curiosity and drive deeper engagement in ... Read more

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Massachusetts Students Double Literacy Growth In Ignite Reading’s Tutoring Program

April 5, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

BOSTON – Ignite Reading, a national tutoring program serving 20 districts in Massachusetts, announced significant literacy gains for 4,300 K-8 ... Read more

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SMART Technologies Unveils the OS-Free SMART Board GX Zero

April 4, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

CALGARY, AB – SMART Technologies is excited to announce the launch of the company’s latest interactive display for education and ... Read more

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Manor ISD Sets New Technology Standard With BenQ

March 27, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

COSTA MESA, Calif. — BenQ, an internationally renowned provider of visual display and collaboration solutions, today announced that Manor Independent ... Read more

Take measure of your mathematics practices

July 31, 2024March 25, 2024 by Jeff Festa

DNA Mathematics professional development empowers educators to master the mathematics being taught in classrooms. To exemplify the benefits of DNA ... Read more

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Long Island, NY School District Addresses Youth Mental Health Crisis With Opening of New Wellness Center

March 21, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Baldwin, NY – Youth mental health is a crisis nationwide. Many are struggling to manage the stress and complications of ... Read more

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AI-Enabled Personal Professional Learning MicroGrant Announced Targets Teachers and Coaches (K-6)

March 19, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

North Carolina based QoreInsights announced today the launch of a MicroGrant program where they will award three schools with free ... Read more

McKeel Academy empowers edtech learning with increased bandwidth

February 4, 2025March 18, 2024 by Jeff Festa

The Schools of McKeel Academy consist of three institutions in Lakeland, Florida. These provide free education to children in ... Read more

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Spring ISD Selects BenQ Boards for Classrooms

March 4, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

COSTA MESA, Calif. — BenQ, an internationally renowned provider of visual display and collaboration solutions, today announced the Spring Independent ... Read more

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Carolina Certified Version of OpenSciEd for Middle School Receives All-Green Rating from EdReports

February 27, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

BURLINGTON, NC – Leading school science supplier Carolina Biological Supply Company announced that its Certified Version of OpenSciEd for grades ... Read more

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