Ulster BOCES Earns Prestigious ‘Deeper Learning Designation’ from Deeper Learning Global
NEW PALTZ, NY – Ulster BOCES is thrilled to announce that it has been honored with the prestigious Deeper Learning ... Read more
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Acceleration Academies Appoints Kelli Campbell as New Chief Executive Officer
Chicago, IL – Acceleration Academies, the nation’s leading provider of tech-enabled flexible education, announced today that Kelli Campbell will assume ... Read more
Discovery Education’s Sandbox AR Honored with Global Educational Supplies and Solutions Award
Charlotte, NC — During the recent 16th edition of Global Educational Supplies and Solutions (GESS) Dubai, Discovery Education’s Sandbox AR ... Read more
Crunch the numbers: Edtech data you can use right now
UNESCO 2023 Global Education Monitoring Report on cyberbullying; NWEA examines reading fluency intervention targeting struggling middle school readers; Schoolero ranks the safest states for students.
Improving literacy through engagement
In this episode of Innovations in Education, Madeleine Mortimore, Global Education Innovation and Research Lead for Logitech details how classroom technologies, if used properly, can increase engagement and…
Clearlake Capital-Backed Discovery Education to Acquire DreamBox Learning
Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education, a global education technology company backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, ... Read more
Gale and SirsiDynix Announce Partnership That Will Expand CloudSource Index by More Than One Billion Records
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. & LEHI, UT – Gale, part of Cengage Group, a global provider of research and learning resources, ... Read more
How to integrate a computer science curriculum into K-5 classrooms
Computer science is so much more than just coding. It builds foundational and transferable skills, such as logistical deduction, critical and computational thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving. Most importantly,…
Linewize Selected as Preferred Technology Provider for Texas Schools in a Strategic Partnership with the Technology Alliance for Statewide Initiatives (TASI)
CHARLOTTE, N.C. /PRNewswire/ — Linewize, a division of global safety and student wellbeing leader Qoria, is proud to announce a preferred ... Read more
Teachers are surprise AI champions
Roughly half of teachers say they are excited about AI's potential in the classroom and say they believe it increases learning equity, according to a new survey from…
Number crunch: Edtech data you can use right now
UNESCO’S 2023 Global Education Monitoring Report proposes four questions that policymakers and educational stakeholders should reflect upon as technology is being deployed in education; Common Sense Media announces…
Effective SEL instruction isn’t possible without this key element
Social and emotional learning (SEL) is a critical component of education today, and that’s especially true in the wake of the global pandemic, which has left many students…
District virtual schools need to innovate beyond flexibility and security
Imagine a classroom where learning transcends physical boundaries, and where every student’s need is met with individualized attention. This isn’t a distant dream, but an emergent reality born…
ISTE23 Redux—AR/VR Over AI?
ClassVR's Chris Klein talks AI, the Metaverse, Apple's VisionPro, and what it all means for education.
Pearson’s Connections Academy Launches New College and Career Prep Initiative
HOBOKEN – Pearson, the world’s leading learning company, announced today that Connections Academy, its K-12 online school program will expand ... Read more
Savannah-Chatham County Public School System Selects D2L Brightspace to Provide a More Unified Learning Experience
TORONTO /PRNewswire/ – D2L, a global learning technology company, announced today that Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, the 10th largest school district in Georgia, ... Read more
These Education Startups Are All Business
Penn GSE's John Gamba discusses what it takes to be a finalist for the 14th annual Milken-Penn GSE Education Business Plan Competition (EBPC).
Swing Education Raises $38 Million in Series C Funding
SAN FRANCISCO – Swing Education, an online marketplace that connects schools and substitute teachers, announced today $38 million in Series ... Read more
3 new school grant opportunities
Each day, teachers are tasked with doing more and more with increasingly fewer resources. And despite federal emergency funding to help schools provide staff and resources as the…
How AI enhances personalization in education
Learning now is so much more than making notes from a textbook and critiquing other people’s ideas. It is cultivating your own vision of the future and how…
Open LMS Partners With Copyleaks, Adding Advanced AI-Driven Plagiarism and AI Content Detection
Raleigh, N.C. — Open LMS, a leading global provider of open-source learning management systems (LMSs), today announces its new partnership ... Read more
Global Impact STEM Academy Senior Receives Inaugural Waklatsi Service Scholarship
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio – Cooper Johnson, a graduate of the Global Impact STEM Academy class of 2023, has been awarded the ... Read more
How to elevate climate literacy for future scientists
The climate crisis is undermining decades of progress in global health and poverty reduction. We look to our next generation of planetary heroes for solutions, but are we…
The simplest elementary school science edtech
During the spring of 2020, the global education community faced tremendous disruption as it transitioned to emergency remote teaching in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Beyond the Homework Gap: Leveraging Technology to Support Equity of Learning Experiences in School
Education leaders and policymakers continue to analyze the impact on students, teachers, and families of the sudden changes to traditional ... Read more
Students know best when it comes to transforming education
Since formalized education was in its infancy, legislators, educational leaders, and governments worked together to develop models that make education more efficient and cost effective--but they often fell…
Poor math scores could be a result of student burnout
With math scores falling globally, top high school math students point to academic burnout as a key factor. Among their recommended solutions to boost math performance? Tackle the root…
5 things to know about ChatGPT in education
ChatGPT has commanded the world's attention in recent weeks, and it has educators and policymakers discussing its implications for education, academic honesty, accessibility, and more.
Brainly Announces Beta Access to New AI Features, Developed with OpenAI’s GPT-4 for Personalized Learning
NEW YORK – Brainly, the leading global learning platform for all school subjects and grades, announces its new AI functions ... Read more
Nureva achieves ISO/IEC 27001 certification for its Information Security Management System
Calgary, Alberta — Nureva Inc., an innovator in advanced audio conferencing solutions, announces that its Information Security Management System (ISMS) ... Read more
Renaissance Completes Acquisition of GL Education, Positioning Renaissance as a Global Education Leader
BLOOMINGTON, MINN. (PRWEB) — Renaissance, a leader in pre-K–12 education technology, completed the acquisition of GL Education, a provider of formative ... Read more
NWEA to Explore New Science Experiences for Students on Roblox
PORTLAND, Ore.– NWEA – a not-for-profit, research and educational services organization serving K-12 students – announced today its new initiative focused ... Read more
The pulse of K-12: How superintendents are taking on 2023’s biggest challenges
When an unexpected crisis occurs—say, a global pandemic that forced our entire education system to transform--we believe that eventually, the distress and upheaval will evolve into calm and…
Conga Empowers Edmentum to Boost Operational Efficiency and Increase Contract Processing Speed by 75 Percent
BROOMFIELD, COLO. – Conga, the global leader in Revenue Lifecycle Management solutions, has partnered with Edmentum, a global education leader ... Read more
Is 2023 the year of the microschool?
With all the surprises sprung on the world over the last few years, it can be both exciting and frightening to imagine what 2023 might hold. Will this…
How learning science informs edtech product development
It’s no secret that the pandemic shift to remote learning resulted in boom times for edtech. Market intelligence firm HolonIQ expects global edtech spend to reach $300 billion…
Museum of Science, Boston enters metaverse with “Mission: Mars” Roblox experience
The Museum of Science, Boston is making its first move into the world of immersive online education with its launch of “Mission: Mars,” an educational experience on Roblox,…
Carnegie Learning Recognized as Global Innovator on 2023 GSV 150 List
Pittsburgh, PA – Carnegie Learning, a leader in artificial intelligence for K-12 education and formative assessment, announced today it has ... Read more
Oklahoma’s Millwood Public Schools Partners with Global EdTech Leader to Create Dynamic Learning Experiences
Oklahoma City, OK —Students and teachers in classrooms across Oklahoma’s Millwood Public Schools (MPS) now have access to a host ... Read more
Teaching ‘stranger danger’ should extend to the virtual world
It’s becoming increasingly more urgent for us to protect our students from the constant threats they face online. Teaching them how to navigate these threats must include four…