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Cultivating STEM excellence in an all-girls Catholic high school

September 4, 2024 by Dr. Cynthia Smith-Ough & Patrick Burton, Mercy Academy

Implementing initiatives like STEM education and performance-based learning requires a commitment to beliefs and values.

Although Mercy Academy is one of four all-girl Catholic high schools in Louisville, Kentucky, we’re the only one that is STEM certified. In fact, Mercy was the first…

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IOTA Community Schools (Formerly Green Dot Public Schools Tennessee) Chooses Reading Horizons to Boost Student Literacy Outcomes

August 2, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Memhis, TN — IOTA Community Schools has chosen Reading Horizons, aleading provider of foundational literacy programs, to enhance reading instruction ... Read more

Student Well-Being

3 tips to combat chronic absenteeism in high schools

June 6, 2024 by Dr. Kara Stern, SchoolStatus

Chronic absenteeism rates are highest in high school, with one in three students missing at least 10 percent of their school days.

One surefire way to support student success? Consistent, positive family communication. In elementary school, there’s frequent outreach.

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SME Education Foundation Expands Manufacturing and Engineering Opportunities to 15K Additional Michigan Students

April 18, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — More Michigan students will have access to new advanced manufacturing technology and training through the ... Read more

AI in Education

Can artificial intelligence help teachers improve?

January 30, 2024 by Michael Elsen-Rooney, Chalkbeat

The use of AI in teacher coaching is generating a fierce debate among those for--and against--the technology.

A network of small public high schools in New York City is exploring whether artificial intelligence can change the way teachers receive feedback about their classroom instruction.

College and Career Readiness

Gen Z youth on nondegree paths feel workforce ready

November 30, 2023 by Laura Ascione

A survey examines non-college-bound youth's perspectives on education and career plans and reveals that many are taking nondegree pathways.

In comparison to the experiences and perceptions of youth who aren't on a defined pathway, 70 percent of "pathway youth" have high confidence in their post-high school plans.

College and Career Readiness

More high school grads are rejecting 4-year pathways

November 15, 2023October 30, 2023 by Laura Ascione

A new survey emphasizes the critical importance of enhancing the postsecondary career and engagement of the future workforce.

A significant trend is growing among high school graduates in the class of 2023, with 55 percent opting out of the traditional four-year college route, according to a…

College and Career Readiness

Companies go to high schools for career training

October 12, 2023 by Aleksandra Appleton, Chalkbeat Indiana

Vocational schools of the past contributed to inequity, but modern career training gives students a window into their options.

Where vocational schools of the past contributed to inequity by directing low-income and students of color into low-wage jobs, modern career training can give students a window into…

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Catholic Schools Continue Long-Time Partnerships with VHS Learning to Give Students Hundreds of Course Options

August 23, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Boston – U.S. Catholic schools have renewed their partnerships with VHS Learning to provide their students with continued access to ... Read more

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CodeHS Launches Comprehensive, Easy-to-Use Computer Science Curriculum for Elementary

August 11, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Chicago, Illinois – The significance of computer science education in schools is growing exponentially as it empowers children with the ... Read more

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High Schools Worldwide Partner with VHS Learning for Teacher-Led Online Classes

August 4, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Boston – Schools around the world and across the United States have launched partnerships with VHS Learning this year to ... Read more

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Dallas ISD Selects Carnegie Learning Math Curriculum for all Secondary Schools

June 20, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

PITTSBURGH–( BUSINESS WIRE)– Carnegie Learning, a leader in AI-driven technology, curriculum, and professional learning solutions for K-12 education, today announced ... Read more

Innovation Insights

The state of STEM

June 14, 2023June 13, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

Ann Woo, Head of Corporate Citizenship at Samsung, discusses where student engagement stands when it comes to the sciences

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Paper™ acquires MajorClarity to Create a Comprehensive Career & College Readiness Platform

February 28, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

MONTREAL – Paper™, the leading Educational Support System (ESS), today announced that it has acquired MajorClarity, a best-in-class Career & ... Read more

Computer Science Education

What is computer science education lacking?

February 23, 2023 by Alex Yelenevych, Co-Founder and CMO/CPO, CodeGym.cc

There is no one answer to why computer science education isn't more widespread--but many of the obstacles are surmountable

The evolving needs of the IT workforce are constantly discussed--even people who are far from it understand the constantly growing needs for computer science. And yet, U.S. high…

College and Career Readiness

AVID has huge benefits for high school students

January 12, 2023 by Enrique Rivero, Senior Media Relations Officer, UCLA Health Sciences Media Relations

The AVID college prep program leads to lower substance use, better health behaviors among high school students, UCLA-led research suggests

New UCLA-led research finds that a college preparatory program for youth experiencing educational inequities that operates in about 13% of U.S public high schools has a positive effect…

STEM & STEAM Trends

Gen Z students want STEM careers

December 1, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Gen Z students have a keen interest in STEM--an interest that continues to grow particularly among women and students of color

Many high school and college students chose STEM as their No. 1 preferred career path, according to a survey of 11,495 Gen Z students conducted by the National…

Curriculum & Assessment

How our district engages students in a CTE program

December 5, 2022November 14, 2022 by Larkin LeSueur, Director of Career and Technical Education, Humble ISD

Despite computer science skills growing in demand, CTE remains an elective in most districts, with students never building coding skills.

Over the past decade, industries across the world have voiced their concern over the lack of tech skills among high school and college graduates. At the end of…

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VHS Learning Reveals New Commitment to CSforALL Movement

October 25, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Boston – At the 2022 CSforALL Summit, VHS Learning announced its plans to further expand student access to computer science ... Read more

SEL & Well-Being

One district’s push to help students feel like they belong

August 19, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Student belonging is a critical component of a school culture that supports social and emotional learning, which is important for both academic success and student well-being

Bullying is prevalent in high schools and can lead to a lack of a sense of belonging. According to a new study, 51 percent of high school students…

Curriculum

4 ways to enrich CTE programs

February 18, 2022 by Nick Chasinov, Founder and CEO, Teknicks

Passionate professionals make all the difference in CTE programs—here’s how to give your school and district programs new life

If more schools enhanced their CTE programs, more students would feel comfortable pursuing the trades. The good news is that boosting program participation is not a huge investment.

STEM & STEAM

Computer science claims slight victory in high schools

December 10, 2021 by Laura Ascione

Computer science education is on the rise in high schools, but access barriers remain for traditionally underserved student populations

For the first time, a slim majority of all U.S. high schools--51 percent--offer foundational computer science, up from 35 percent in 2018.

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Illinois’ Decatur Public Schools Selects 7 Mindsets for District-wide Implementation

September 1, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

ROSWELL, Ga. – Sept. 1, 2021 – Decatur Public Schools in Decatur, Ill., has selected 7 Mindsets, the leader in ... Read more

STEM & STEAM

New initiative targets 10,000 underserved students for in-demand cloud computing careers

August 12, 2021 by Laura Ascione

A new collaboration provides free cloud computing courses, to high school students in underserved school districts across the country

The National Education Equity Lab (Ed Equity Lab) has launched a new initiative with Amazon Web Services (AWS) designed to prepare more than 10,000 students in underserved high…

District Management

Why districts need to think creatively–inside the box

August 10, 2021 by Kevin Hogan

A district superintendent details how his leadership team used the pandemic to expand learning opportunities for all students.

Scott Bailey, Superintendent for Desert Sands Unified School District (CA), didn’t let the pandemic get in the way of his team’s plans. Instead, he used the disruptions as…

COVID-19 Update

Making a post-pandemic promise

June 15, 2021 by Kevin Hogan

A district superintendent shares advice and insight for other district leaders hoping to make a strong start in the fall post-pandemic.

Vicksburg Warren School District (VWSD) Superintendent Chad Shealy is irrepressible. Whether you are talking about COVID response, CTE strategies, or curriculum content, Chad not only makes you feel…

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EVERFI Tackles Inequality in Nation’s Healthcare System with Introduction of First Healthcare Literacy Course for Students

May 11, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

New program addresses barriers that lead to social disparities; students learn to make important health and financial decisions EVERFI Inc., ... Read more

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Aperture Education Acquires Ascend to Expand its Social and Emotional Learning Offering for High Schools

May 5, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Aperture’s research-backed DESSA assessment integrates with Ascend’s goal-setting software to create a powerful, engaging new SEL tool for high school ... Read more

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PTC Wizard Integrates with Zoom

April 15, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Only Parent-Teacher Conference Scheduler with Zoom Video Conferencing Boca Raton, FL―April 16, 2021―PTC Wizard, developer of the PTC wizard platform, ... Read more

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Austin Independent School District Selects IXL to Support Classroom Instruction and Distance Learning

November 18, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

As the nation enters an uncertain new school year, being prepared and decisive during distance learning will be paramount to success

IXL Learning, the K-12 personalized learning platform used by 11 million students, today announced a three-year agreement with Austin Independent ... Read more

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High School Students Dive into Media Production

October 29, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Today's students crave engaging learning experiences, which is exactly why multimedia learning tools have a rightful place in the classroom.

For the last few decades, U.S. school curriculum has centered on college preparation, but in recent years, parents, teachers and ... Read more

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LaunchCode Pilot Program Trains St. Louis Teachers in Job-Focused Coding Curriculum

October 5, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

This week, workforce development nonprofit LaunchCode , announced their new LCHS Pilot Program has successfully deployed in 6 different St. ... Read more

College and Career Readiness

How can high schools better prepare students for college and career success?

December 7, 2022August 24, 2020 by Peter Robertson

There are three key actions high schools can take to inspire students and ensure they're prepared for life beyond graduation

Today, many parents in the United States are worried — worried about their children’s physical health if schools open, worried about their mental health in case they don’t,…

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Remote Science Instruction in High School Biology and Chemistry

July 17, 2020 by ESchool News

Leading school science supplier Carolina Biological Supply Company introduced a new product line to help high schools provide high-quality, hands-on ... Read more

District Management

How Newport-Mesa Unified School District became closer by being apart

June 11, 2020June 9, 2020 by Kevin Hogan

A district's new AV implementation positioned it to be uniquely situation to handle learning changes when COVID-19 emerged

Jenith Mishne is a relentlessly positive person. Not even a global pandemic can dampen her enthusiasm when talking about her job as Director of Education Technology in the…

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Distance Learning Packages for Schools, Academic Institutions, and Libraries

April 17, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Infobase, the award-winning provider of digital reference content to the school and library community, today announced that it has created ... Read more

District Management

How we turned around our new teacher retention

May 7, 2019May 7, 2019 by James Montgomery

Turnaround Tuesdays feature examples of innovative solutions to problems, such as this district's SEL efforts.

Gaston County Schools, located in North Carolina, is the 10th-largest district in the state. We have a very diverse, economically challenged population in our school system, with roughly…

Online & Hybrid Learning

Blog: Volusia County Schools Enhance Learning Through Digital Classrooms

January 25, 2023January 7, 2018 by Vcarlson

Volusia County Schools set into motion a 5-year technology plan in order to transition to all-digital classrooms by 2020. Comprised ... Read more

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EDITORIAL: Maine high schools should offer computer science courses

July 16, 2017 by Portland Press Herald

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District Management

3 keys to student success with early college programs

May 19, 2017April 13, 2017 by Dennis Pierce

Like a growing number of school districts, North Carolina’s Guilford County Schools (GCS) has early college programs that allow students to earn college credit while they’re still in…

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