Compton Students Level Up with Esports and Extron
Anaheim, California – To better engage their K-12 students, the Compton Unified School District (CUSD) in Southern California offers an ... Read more
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5 ways to use crafts to drive deeper learning
Who doesn’t love arts and crafts? From the early days of kindergarten, teachers have used crafts as a way to foster students’ curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking skills.
Gaining Insight into Student Comprehension and Learning Gaps with AI
Discover how AI-powered tools can help you identify learning gaps and boost student comprehension. Enhance classroom success with real-time insights ... Read more
What data is necessary to help students succeed?
In education, the quality and type of feedback students receive can significantly influence their academic success. Typically, information presented to students is either qualitative or too broad, such…
Edtech Startup Ello Gives Back to Local DC Hospitals Including MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and Children’s National Hospital
WASHINGTON (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ello, developer of the world’s most advanced AI reading app, will be donating iPads, hundreds of ... Read more
Fine-tuning learning spaces for neurodiverse students
As schools seek to ensure all students are able to learn to their fullest potential, a new guide explores ideas and strategies for creating inclusive learning spaces.
Verizon Innovative Learning brings esports to classrooms
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.
DHS Marks Back to School Season with New Resources for Schools, Educators to Recognize and Prevent Online Child Exploitation
WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is sharing new resources for educators, school administrators, coaches, and others who ... Read more
BloomBoard and Mercy University Partner to Create Accessible Teaching Pathways to Address New York’s Teacher Shortage
DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. — Mercy University and BloomBoard, a leading talent development provider for K–12 school districts, today announced an ... Read more
How 5 educators use digital tools in the classroom
When it comes to classroom learning, it's common knowledge that students of all ages are a bit more engaged when they're able to use an interactive or captivating…
5 steps to boost CTE programs and fill workforce pipelines
As the U.S. faces a shortage of critical healthcare workers, career and technical education (CTE) can help fill the pipeline and link students to valuable career opportunities.
Leveraging AI to help special education teachers
Because special education teachers consistently identify high levels of paperwork as a regular source of burnout and job dissatisfaction, educational leaders need to look to generative AI tools…
Better IT Insights for Better Educational Outcomes
This white paper provides six brief, illustrative use cases and research data points to help you assess where your IT ... Read more
Integrating VR into your classroom is easier than you think
Integrating virtual reality (VR) into your classroom may be easier than you think. With rising demand and innovations in the VR technology space, the present may be the best time…
School-Home Communications Checklist From ParentSquare Gives Administrators a Free Tool To Prepare for Back to School
SANTA BARBARA, CALIF.— Getting school-home communications ready for the new school year takes time, teamwork, and a plan for success. ... Read more
Federal COVID relief dollars improved student test scores, two new studies find
Did federal pandemic relief dollars improve student achievement? It’s the $190 billion question hanging over American schools as the deadline looms for them to spend the last of…
Digital Promise and Edthena Partner to Strengthen Science of Reading-Based Instruction Using AI-Powered Coaching
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Digital Promise and Edthena are partnering to help train and support teachers on Science of Reading-based instruction ... Read more
5 ways to use technology for classroom creativity
Creativity is an essential skill for all students to have. Creative projects help students connect new information to prior knowledge through critical thinking and problem solving.
Can assessments be used to eliminate inequities in education? AI could help
While the purpose and aspirations of education systems keeps shifting, how schools define and measure student success has not kept pace—a disconnect that’s spurring higher ed’s current admissions…
Renaissance Launches Powerful New Teacher Experience for the 2024‒2025 School Year
BLOOMINGTON, MN – Renaissance, a global leader in pre-K–12 education technology resources and insights, announces the launch of Renaissance Next, ... Read more
5 ways to restore your passion for teaching
Most of a teacher’s time and energy are tied up in the classroom. Throughout the year, we pour ourselves into constructing lessons, exploring new tools, and fostering a…
Taking K-12 education transformation from pipe dream to pipeline
Across the U.S., most K–12 schools continue the cycle of pounding a square peg into a round hole. Learners and their families want relevant and engaging learning experiences…
How to combat misuse of AI in student writing
As AI cements itself firmly into classrooms, one large and lingering question concerns when and how students can use it appropriately. It takes only seconds to plug a…
Putting the ‘E’ in integrative STEM instruction
STEM learning essential, helping students develop skills such as critical thinking and problem solving–skills that will help them be successful ... Read more
ISTELive news: Samsung’s AI-powered upgrades
Samsung Electronics America, Inc. is showcasing new AI-powered upgrades to its Interactive Display (model name: WAD). First launched in May 2024, the Interactive Display ... Read more
ISTELive News: Easing the edtech burden on schools
Seven leading edtech organizations have developed a system intended to reduce the burden on schools and educators when it comes ... Read more
Breaking product news: Discovery Education unveils a host of enhancements
Discovery Education announced enhancements to its digital solutions that will help school systems everywhere support teachers. The enhancements coming to Discovery ... Read more
Building digital citizenship skills just got easier
ISTE+ASCD’s new Digital Citizenship Lessons resource is intended to help students build healthy digital citizenship know-how. Each of the five ... Read more
Edtech orgs outline quality indicators to vet edtech, AI
Seven leading edtech organizations have developed a system intended to reduce the burden on schools and educators when it comes to assessing digital learning tools.
Reading Partners Promotes Educational Equity with New Initiatives and Collaborations
Oakland, CA, (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Reading Partners, a national education nonprofit that mobilizes community volunteers to provide proven literacy tutoring ... Read more
Energy Management for Sustainable Buildings Checklist
Effective energy Effective energy management is crucial for educational institutions, from K-12 schools to universities. Effective energy management practices reduce ... Read more
Wearable panic buttons help us better protect students and educators
One of the issues that is top of mind for our district is how we can create and implement the best school safety practices to protect our students,…
5 strategies to close the critical thinking gap
Achievement discrepancies among U.S. students remain persistent and troubling--despite decades of targeted interventions and whole-school improvement programs.
Lexia Offers Library of At-Home Summer Activity Ideas for Teachers to Share with Students’ Families
BOSTON – As school comes to an end for the summer, teachers can help students and their families turn literacy learning ... Read more
Why support for students and a strong school culture are key to this middle school principal
As a high school wrestler many years ago, Jon Wilcox was expected to help coach much younger students who were learning to wrestle. It was a role he…
Brainly’s New AI Test Prep Helps Students Boost Test Scores
NEW YORK – Brainly, the AI Learning CompanionTM used by 15 million monthly active users, announces the release of Test Prep, the ... Read more
5 ways to engage your school community with tech-powered communication
Schools and districts nationwide are learning that effective communication with families is more important than ever before. Unfortunately, developing a communications plan is time- and resource-intensive, especially if…
Trauma-informed teaching strategies can benefit all students
Although our communities strive to maintain safety, nearly half of all American children have experienced some form of trauma. Some of these include bullying, witnessing violence, experiencing physical,…
Newark Public Schools considers new AI tutor chatbot for districtwide use
Newark Public Schools wants to see a districtwide expansion of an artificial intelligence tutoring tool after it was piloted at First Avenue School last year, as the district…
Texas Instruments and Vernier Science Education to Help Deepen Students’ STEM Understanding through Real-Time Data Collection
BEAVERTON, Oregon — Through the companies’ continued partnership, Texas Instruments (TI) and Vernier Science Education are offering a new app-based ... Read more