Better pay, benefits can boost teacher retention
Larger pay increases and better benefits could help keep K-12 teachers in the teacher workforce, finds a new, nationally representative RAND survey.
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How to prepare for a school cybersecurity audit
School cybersecurity audits don’t have to be stressful. If you know what to expect, you can be well prepared and set yourself up for future success. The effort…
Boys Town Announces Patent Pending on AI Enhanced Training System & Assistive Mixed Reality Technology
Boys Town Nebraska (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Boys Town today announced the filing of patents for two groundbreaking AI-integrated innovations in ... Read more
As a paradeducator, here’s how I use tech to help neurodivergent students gain agency
As a paraeducator, I see how the most basic uses of classroom technology can create barriers for my students--especially those who struggle with executive functions.
Understanding dyslexia: Why early diagnosis and intervention matter
For years, parents and educators around the country have been warning that prevalent approaches to literacy are not working, and state legislatures are responding.
Savvas Learning Company Extends Collaboration with Cognizant, Leader in Driving Enterprise Transformation
TEANECK, N.J. / PRNewswire/ — Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) announced today the continuation of its relationship with Savvas Learning Company with the aim ... Read more
A CTE teacher shares 8 strategies to increase student engagement
As classroom teachers, one of the many challenges we face is student engagement. With the changing landscape of education, how do we keep students focused and provide them…
95 Percent Group Grows Continuum of Science of Reading Professional Learning With Launch of 95 Foundational Tools for Paraprofessionals, Tutors, and School Staff
Lincolnshire, IL – National momentum around the science of reading continues to increase and with it the demand for professional ... Read more
Federal toolkit targets safe, ethical AI use in classrooms
Given AI's evolving and increased presence in classrooms, the U.S. Department of Education has released a guide intended to help educators and education leaders integrate AI into education…
EmpowerU Expands Tier 2 Student Mental Health Offering
PHILADELPHIA – EmpowerU, Catapult Learning’s mental health and resilience solution, today announced the expansion of its Tier 2 programming to ... Read more
Can VR help multilingual students better grasp science concepts?
Multilingual students face unique challenges that can hurt their performance in school. New methods of teaching may help close this gap, according to a new study from the University of Georgia.
Creating esports programs with managed network services
Esports programs are continuing to grow in popularity, as evidenced by the widespread adoption by schools across the country. In fact, the global esports market is projected to…
How much AI is too much?
With the explosive growth of artificial intelligence, many parents are now asking: Should I let my kids use AI as a learning aid?
How parents and teachers can help in the battle against bullies
Mean girls: These two words perfectly described my fourth period speech class. Class culture I had worked so hard to create was crushed overnight with the addition of…
CAE’s New Critical Thinking Resources Help Students Build and Practice their Higher-Order Skills
NEW YORK | Source: GlobeNewswire — The Council for Aid to Education, Inc. (CAE), a nonprofit developer of performance-based assessments that authentically measure ... Read more
School-based active shooter drills must improve, minimize trauma
In late September, the Biden administration issued an executive order directing federal agencies to improve school-based active shooter drills, making them more effective and less traumatic for students.
How schools can take full advantage of the FCC’s new cybersecurity program
K-12 school districts are becoming an increasingly popular target of ransomware operations and other cyber threat actors. Ransomware attacks alone targeted 108 U.S. school districts in 2023.
How a free library program helped a Bosnian immigrant finish high school (and college)
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…
5 ways online coding programs prep students for success
When our middle school started offering a robotics course to its students this year, it was a pretty big deal. I’d used a gamified coding platform in my…
To boost teacher morale, reimagine the teacher role
A new interactive resource from the National Council on Teacher Quality calls into question the efficacy of the traditional classroom model, underscoring how it isn't structured to help…
Is your state one of WalletHub’s best states for teachers?
To say teaching is a demanding and often under-appreciated career goes without saying. And despite calls for higher educator salaries and more support, not all states offer the…
COVID money countdown: Schools exhaust pandemic aid as federal help winds down
Schools have to say by the end of this month how they plan to spend the last of their $123 billion from the American Rescue Plan, the third…
How Does Technology in the Classroom Help Teachers?
Education technology in the classroom significantly aids teachers by streamlining administrative tasks, enhancing lesson delivery, and improving student engagement.
Schools must do more to help families overcome language barriers
It’s a well-documented fact that children experience better academic achievement and social adjustment when parents are involved in their education, but navigating a school system can be challenging.
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
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…