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School Management

From disconnection to partnership: How consistent communication transformed our school culture

August 21, 2025 by Farnaz Heydari, Grant Elementary School

Consistent communication from schools to communities leads to proactive family involvement, student ownership, and a sense of belonging.

When I became principal of Grant Elementary a decade ago, I stepped into a school community that needed to come together. Family involvement was low, staff morale was…

Teacher Professional Development

5 strategies to refine recruitment and help solve the teacher shortage

June 12, 2025 by Jason Odom, FlexPoint Virtual School

teacher recruitment

Research consistently shows that teacher quality is the single most important school-based factor influencing student achievement--more impactful than race, socioeconomic status, or prior academic performance.

Birmingham City Schools Leads Groundbreaking Research on Student Motivation and Math Achievement

June 3, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. /PRNewswire/ — Birmingham City Schools (BCS) is spearheading an innovative research initiative to explore the critical link between student motivation and ... Read more

Innovation Insights

Alliant Credit Union Foundation Grants $108K to Boost AI and Digital Programs at Ridgewood High School

May 26, 2025 by Kevin Hogan

The Alliant Credit Union Foundation has awarded a $108,000 grant to Digital Leaders Now, the nonprofit that powers the Digital Leaders Academy ... Read more

Innovation Insights

River Valley School District (PA) First to Implement Yourway Learning $1M AI Grant

May 14, 2025 by Kevin Hogan

Instructional coaches recognize AI and its potential to enhance learning, improve efficiency, and maintain human-centered learning.

Yourway Learning, a leader in AI-supported educational solutions, announced last week the launch of its $1 million, donor-funded Nationwide AI Grant Initiative. ... Read more

ISTE+ASCD and Pinterest Partner to Transform Digital Culture in Schools

April 22, 2025 by Kevin Hogan

Today, ISTE+ASCD announced a $1 million grant from Pinterest to help school leaders create healthy digital cultures. The initiative will ... Read more

K-12 Funding: How to Create a Winning Grant Application

March 19, 2025January 30, 2025 by Jeff Festa

Every year, schools miss out on crucial funding due to complex requirements. In this guide, we’ll walk you through ... Read more

Benton County Schools Chooses Intelitek’s SmartCIM 4.0 for New CIM Lab Funded by Tennessee’s Innovative School Models program

December 6, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

DERRY, N.H. – Intelitek and educational resource integrator Learning Labs, Inc., announced today that Benton County Schools in Camden, Tenn., has installed the ... Read more

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

Coding and Robotics

3 keys to success when introducing robotics to young learners

October 28, 2024 by Danielle Curry, Garfield Elementary School

The most effective robotics lessons for pre-k-2 students are hands-on, open-ended, and collaborative to engage young learners.

In my role as the school library media specialist and enrichment teacher at Garfield Elementary School, I was researching student-centered robotics products for K-2 students last year when…

New Mexico: Empowering Lives Through Literacy

October 14, 2024 by Jeff Festa

Explore how Las Cruces Public Schools leveraged grant funding to introduce a groundbreaking literacy program, enhancing educational quality and boosting ... Read more

QoreInsights Launches AI-Enabled Professional Learning Grant for Rural Elementary Schools

September 24, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Waxhaw, North Carolina – North Carolina based QoreInsights, an innovative education technology company, is excited to announce the launch of ... Read more

Stride Tutoring Moves Families into the Future with Affordable Online Tutoring

September 11, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

RESTON, Va. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In response to the growing demand for accessible tutoring services, Stride Tutoring, a portfolio brand ... Read more

STEM & STEAM Trends

Can a data literacy program make science more relatable?

July 18, 2024 by Lynn Waldsmith, Michigan State University

The data literacy program introduces real STEM professionals through storytelling, helping students better relate to science and projects.

A data literacy program that’s also changing students’ relationships with science and scientists is entering its third round of funding with a new $1.5 million grant from the…

Purdue begins work to advance science of reading with $1.5M grant

March 14, 2024 by Rebecca Hoffa

The funds for the science of reading will support efforts to enrich curriculum through science-based literacy methods in elementary education

Purdue University has begun work to improve the reading abilities of K-12 students in Indiana by strengthening teacher preparation using science-based methods.

Winners of the Lexia LETRS Science of Reading Grant Contest Announced

February 28, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

BOSTON – Lexia, a Cambium Learning Group brand, has selected the 118 winners of its inaugural Lexia LETRS Science ... Read more

Computer Science Education

Launching a districtwide computer science program for all grades

February 23, 2024February 22, 2024 by Rachel Miller

To meet state standards, Springfield Public Schools found a way to put a dedicated computer science teacher in every school--for all students.

With 24,000 students, Springfield Public Schools is usually among the three largest school districts in Massachusetts. Our students are spread across 31 elementary schools and a total of…

School Management

6 ways principals can improve family engagement

January 23, 2024January 18, 2024 by Lauren Wells, PhD, Manager, Professional Learning Development, NWEA

Setting realistic goals for family engagement can help establish effective communication patterns in your school.

As a school administrator, I thought a lot about family engagement. How could I get more parents and guardians to feel connected and interested in getting involved? How…

Utah Nonprofit Awarded U.S. Department of Education EIR Grant for Youth Mental Health Program

December 27, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

SALT LAKE CITY – The Cook Center for Human Connection has been awarded a $3.99 million Education Innovation and Research ... Read more

San Isidro Independent School District Leverages GEAR UP Grants to bring ClassVR to Students

December 11, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Chicago — The San Isidro Independent School District in Texas is embracing the immersive power of virtual reality technology through ... Read more

Carnegie Learning Awarded LEVI Grant to Double the Rate of Middle School Math Progress by 2027

November 3, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Pittsburgh, PA – Carnegie Learning, a pioneer in AI-driven education technology, curriculum, and professional learning solutions for K-12, has been ... Read more

National Math and Science Initiative Receives $100,000 Grant from TC Energy to Train Virginia Teachers

August 7, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

DALLAS AND NORFOLK, VA. — The National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) is pleased to announce the generous support of TC ... Read more

Innovation Insights

How to prioritize the future of historically underserved learners

August 1, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

This week the collaborative funding initiative Catalyze opened grant applications for round three of the Catalyze Challenge. This new round of grants aims to reimagine the connections between…

Connecticut State Department of Education Selects FEV Tutor for State’s New High-Dosage Tutoring Program

July 13, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

WOBURN, Mass. – The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) has selected FEV Tutor as an approved tutoring service in ... Read more

Education Policy & Funding

3 new school grant opportunities

June 15, 2023 by Laura Ascione

School grants are often an invaluable resource to help fill the space between funding gaps and important needs.

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…

Intervene K-12 Receives $150,000 Grant From National Nonprofit Accelerate To Make High-Impact Tutoring Sustainable And Cost-Effective

June 6, 2023June 5, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Intervene K-12, a Houston-based online tutoring platform, announced today it will receive a $150,000 Innovation grant from Accelerate, ... Read more

3M and Discovery Education Name 10 Grant Recipients Supporting Nation’s Young Scientists

May 30, 2023May 29, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

St. Paul, Minn. and Charlotte, NC. – 3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) today announced the 10 recipients of the inaugural ... Read more

Apply Grant Funds to Support Health & Wellness Training. Download the Guide Copy

October 16, 2023May 17, 2023 by Jeff Festa

For decades we have helped schools and districts navigate grant funding to support mental health, resiliency, bullying and violence prevention ... Read more

Apply Grant Funds to Support Health & Wellness Training. Download the Guide

October 16, 2023May 12, 2023 by Jeff Festa

For decades we have helped schools and districts navigate grant funding to support mental health, resiliency, bullying and violence prevention ... Read more

KidWind and Toyota Join Forces to Bring Renewable Energy Education to West Virginia

April 24, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Saint Paul, Minn. — The KidWind Project, an international leader in clean energy education, has joined forces with Toyota Motor ... Read more

NWEA to Explore New Science Experiences for Students on Roblox

April 6, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

PORTLAND, Ore.– NWEA – a not-for-profit, research and educational services organization serving K-12 students – announced today its new initiative focused ... Read more

TutorMe Partners With Snowline Joint Unified School District to Provide One-on-One Tutoring Support

March 29, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) — TutorMe, an online tutoring solution creating access and opportunity for all students, announces a partnership with Snowline ... Read more

VHS Learning Is Awarded Teaching with Primary Sources Grant from Library of Congress

March 7, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Boston – VHS Learning has been selected to receive a $25,000 grant to create a high-quality U.S. History curriculum and ... Read more

Utah STEM Action Center Adds IXL Math to K-12 Personalized Learning Grant List

February 2, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

SAN MATEO, Calif. — IXL, the personalized learning platform used by more than 14 million students, announced that it has ... Read more

Cook Center for Human Connection Offers up to $100,000 in Matching Grants for School Calm Rooms

November 2, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Salt Lake City — The Cook Center for Human Connection, a nonprofit dedicated to mental health and suicide prevention, launched ... Read more

NWEA Shares Progress on Using AI to Identify and Remove Barriers Within Mathematics for Students with Visual Impairment

October 18, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Portland, OR – NWEA, a not-for-profit, research and educational services organization serving K-12 students, today announced progress it has ... Read more

Education Arm of The Buck Institute – PBLWorks – Receives a $2.9 Million Grant from the Bezos Family Foundation

August 26, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Novato, California – The Buck Institute for Education (dba PBLWorks) was awarded a $2.9 million grant from the Bezos Family ... Read more

ClassTag Awards $10,000 Community Engagement Grant

August 2, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

August 2, 2022 – NEW YORK: As schools and families prepare for back-to-school, ClassTag is announcing the winning district of ... Read more

AR & VR in the Classroom

Reaching the 4Cs with 3D and virtual reality

January 4, 2024August 1, 2022 by Megan Bateman, Technology/Media Literacy Specialist, Art Specialist, & Data/Intervention Specialist, Minnesota

Instead of using VR to gamify the classroom, students can use VR to develop higher-order thinking skills that are critical for thriving in today’s digitally connected society

Holding fast to the prospect that the virtual reality headsets would be the key to pushing past the passive consumption of video and games by providing impactful immersive…

South Carolina Department of Education Partners with Vector Solutions to Help Districts Address Student Safety and Mental Health Issues such as Bullying and Anxiety

July 14, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Tampa, FL – July 14, 2022 – The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) has partnered with Vector Solutions to ... Read more

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