K-12 Staffing Issues Require Creative Community Solutions
Austin, TX – Staffing issues have been common for many public schools across the country for years. Now, more than ... Read more
Funding
Grants and Funding information and news for K-12 and higher-ed.
What’s keeping districts from spending COVID relief funding?
2020 and 2021 saw $190 billion in federal relief funds go to schools through the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER).
6 findings to inform your state’s principal preparation
As state leaders continue to weigh the best use of federal funding to improve education in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, a major new research report by…
How an AI tutor more than tripled my school’s literacy rates during the pandemic
In pandemic and post-pandemic era education, teachers, school leaders, and parents have been concerned with getting kids back on grade level and closing the achievement gap.
Digital Health Platform Parallel Learning Announces $20M in Series A Funding to Further Expand and Serve Students with Learning and Thinking Differences
NEW YORK, NY (MAY 26, 2022 ) – Parallel Learning (Parallel)—the digital health platform that provides a new way to ... Read more
How to make the most of your COVID relief funds
School district leaders across the country are cautiously optimistic about post-pandemic teaching and learning--and they're also tracking what may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to upgrade their technology infrastructure…
It’s time to invest in tech equity in education
Today’s education doesn’t need to be limited to the walls of a classroom. It shouldn’t rely on home internet access, a community hotspot or a ride to the…
How to fund your CTE program
Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs provide students with relevant tools and skills that set them up for success in life and their careers, including those not typically…
Can web filtering really harm the kids?
Web filtering is undoubtedly an essential when it comes to school cybersecurity. However, when the service is not set up correctly or a number of blocked categories is…
Fill personnel gaps with federal grants
Hiring additional reading and math coaches, counselors, school psychologists, and other support staff is a key strategy for meeting students’ academic and social-emotional learning needs.
How Mississippi is prioritizing student learning and safety
COVID has undeniably changed education, and as schools, districts, and states move forward with educating students in a new reality, the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is focusing…
Catapult Learning Selected By Illinois State Board Of Education To Deliver High-Impact Tutoring For Recognized Nonpublic K-12 Schools
April 21, 2022, CHICAGO – Catapult Learning, a provider of intervention programs for students and professional development solutions for teachers ... Read more
Follow the money! Use COVID relief funds to your advantage
School district leaders across the country are cautiously optimistic about post-pandemic teaching and learning--and they're also tracking what may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to upgrade their technology infrastructure…
Let’s show you the money
In this week's episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: How districts can take advantage of the great federal funding cashout; 6 things you can do…
How federal grants can help staff your schools
Using federal funding for personnel expenses can seem daunting, but it can in fact be manageable with the right knowledge and tools in place.
Labster Secures $47M in New Funding Tranche to Expand Global Opportunities for Virtual Science Laboratory Simulations
COPENHAGEN and BOSTON – April 6, 2022 – Labster ( www.labster.com), the world’s leading platform for virtual labs and interactive ... Read more
Introducing a new State and District Data Validation Tool for SKYWARD® Users
KALAMAZOO, Michigan – APRIL 6, 2022 – Level Data, Inc. announces a new suite of data validation tools for districts ... Read more
State of Utah Approves Funding for Continued Use of YouScience Discovery Statewide
AMERICAN FORK, Utah, March 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — YouScience, the only provider of a fully-integrated platform for aptitude-based assessments, personalized career guidance, ... Read more
Need edtech funding? Here’s how to get it
School district leaders across the country are cautiously looking forward to post-pandemic teaching and learning--but they are also eyeing what may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to upgrade their…
3 steps to prepare for the next school crisis
How much would you pay for a crystal ball that could foresee the next education crisis? Though the ongoing pandemic has been referred to as a ‘once-in-a -lifetime…
Guide to Securing Funds for Professional Development and SEL Curriculum
As your education partner, we want to help you through this process by offering a concise guide which outlines the ... Read more
How schools can improve infrastructure and air quality as masks come off
As the CDC shifts its recommendations and schoolchildren are no longer required to wear masks in many parts of the country, questions remain about how aging school infrastructure…
Leading Education Organizations Applaud Spending Increase for Social and Emotional Learning in FY2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act
March 17, 2022 — The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) and Committee for Children strongly applaud the ... Read more
How one district used federal funds to boost its digital library
As the old expression goes – you never know if you don’t try. This principle also applies when it comes to federal grants, through which billions of dollars…
Independent Study Finds that Amplify Science Has Significant Positive Impact on Student Learning
BROOKLYN, NY (January 26, 2022) — Amplify, a publisher of next-generation curriculum and assessment programs, announced today that a gold-standard ... Read more
From Mental Health to Math–New Insights on Improving Instruction
3 ways chatbots can support mental health in schools, plus: learn how to bring creativity into your math instruction.
How to fund 3 must-have classroom tech tools
Classroom technology is essential, and nothing made that more obvious than the COVID-19 pandemic that forced learning to go virtual and hybrid. Technology upgrades help make students feel…
Kajeet Announces Launch of 2022 Homework Gap Grant Program for K-12 Schools and Districts, Colleges and Universities, and Public Libraries
MCLEAN, VA. (PRWEB) JANUARY 13, 2022 — Kajeet®, a leading provider of IoT connectivity, software and hardware solutions that deliver safe, ... Read more
Schools, at halftime, need to put funding into play for the second half of the year
As we enter into another winter season living with the pandemic, special education services are not where schools hoped they would be, with many feeling that they are…
4 predictions for computer science education in 2022
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, school districts across the country have seen an influx of funding for student devices, internet access, and a variety of edtech tools.…
Federal funding can help you install air purification systems in your school
Prior to the pandemic, many schools, colleges, and universities had indoor air quality challenges, but the past 18 months has brought a heightened awareness to a growing problem.…
Vivi raises US$20m to further accelerate overseas expansion, sets target for 1m classrooms within five years
Vivi, a leading Australia-based visual learning, collaboration, and administration platform for education, is pleased to announce it has successfully completed ... Read more
Parallel Learning—Psychoeducational Telehealth Platform—Announces Official Launch Alongside $2.8m In Funding
NEW YORK, NY (December 28, 2021)—Parallel Learning (Parallel), the digital health company thatprovides psychoeducational services to families, educators and students ... Read more
7 reasons E-rate funding is critical for schools and libraries
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…
3 reasons E-rate funding remains critical for school internet access
The federal E-rate program remains a vital and trusted funding source to bring "mission-critical" internet access to schools and libraries, according to an annual report tracking trends and…
YaizY Lands $2.1M Seed Investment To Transform The Traditional Learning System By Turning Kids’ Passions Into Professions
New York, NY (December 6, 2021) – EdTech startup YaizY, an online platform with a wide range of curated courses ... Read more
Student entrepreneurs flex a funding win to grow 3D printing business
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…
3 must-have classroom tech innovations–and how to fund them
Classroom technology is more than a nice amenity--it's critical for student learning and engagement.
Backed by ECMC Group, Dell Foundation and Others, New Apprenticeship Closes $2.5M Seed Funding to Solve Entry Level Tech and Diversity Hiring Gaps
San Antonio, Texas (Sept. 14, 2021) – New Apprenticeship (NEW), the federally recognized digital apprenticeship solution that is bridging the ... Read more
New $1.5-Million Innovation Fund Supports Video Coaching and Video Observation Initiatives
SAN FRANCISCO (September 15, 2021) – To support districts in creating and sustaining a next-generation professional learning system, Edthena is ... Read more