BBC Learning Hub Launches Walking with Dinosaurs Virtual Field Trip Resources
San Antonio, TX (August 26, 2025)—Over 25 years since Walking with Dinosaurs first stomped across the screen and following its ... Read more
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AI tools are everyday study buddies, survey finds
Across the U.S., AI tools are becoming go-to learning companions for students--helping them brainstorm essays, practice languages, and solve tough math problems.
Project POTUS 2025 Middle School Winners Announced
Indianapolis, IN — Project POTUS, a national middle school history initiative from the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, has named winners ... Read more
4 ways to help students disagree without being disagreeable
As an educator, I believe that for students to truly develop a healthy and flexible learning mindset, they must first learn how to disagree without being disagreeable.
7 new and engaging virtual field trips
Virtual field trips have emerged as an engaging resource, offering students immersive experiences and allowing them to explore global landmarks, museums, and natural wonders without leaving their classrooms.
Closing the K-2 learning gap through systematic writing instruction
With educators under enormous pressure to make sure students meet grade level standards in reading and math, writing often takes a back seat in the curriculum, as many…
Book Talks with Benny Launches as AI-powered Teacher’s Assistant
Today, Beanstack announces the addition of Book Talks with Benny, an AI-powered teacher’s assistant that promotes reading integrity without the ... Read more
Science teachers, math teachers, history teachers–we’re all reading teachers now
Literacy is a foundational skill for learning new content and as an upper elementary science teacher, my soon-to-be middle schoolers have ideally made the vital transition from “learning…
Securly Appoints Tammy Mank Wincup as CEO
CHARLOTTE, N.C./PRNewswire/ — Securly, Inc. (“Securly”), a leading provider of solutions for K-12 school safety and wellness and a portfolio ... Read more
Moving beyond compliance: Building relationships in education
The current system continues to incentivize and pressure teachers to focus on compliance--fitting kids into neat boxes, sticking to standards, and checking off those never-ending lists.
SchoolStatus Selects 2024-25 Customer Advisory Board
SchoolStatus, a leader in K-12 data-driven solutions that empower student success, announced today the launch of its 2024-25 Customer Advisory ... Read more
How to leverage microcredentials and LERs in K-12
As the U.S. offers more opportunities for skills-based hiring and advancement, microcredentials and learning and employment records (LER) can certify student learning and success and comprise lifelong learning…
Hands-on learning will help Gen Alpha reach new levels of technical innovation
The pace of technological innovation is increasing exponentially. It's hard to wrap our heads around the immense knowledge that future generations will possess. Generation Alpha will likely be…
Parents prioritize science of reading in classrooms
More than eight in 10 (86 percent) parents say it is very (55 percent) or somewhat (31 percent) important that their child's school implements the science of reading and…
Dog Man vs. To Kill a Mockingbird
The definition of a classic in literature may be changing. Breaking news… (insert dramatic music) last year, librarians and teachers bought more than 17,000 copies* of Dog Man:…
Hackers don’t take a summer vacation–neither can school cybersecurity
School’s out for summer but, for admins, there’s no final bell. Ransomware attacks in education are doubling year-on-year and the arrival of the summer holidays doesn’t mean to…
Kamala Harris backs teachers unions and LGBTQ rights, blasts book bans in AFT speech
In one of her first speeches since becoming the likely Democratic nominee for president, Kamala Harris delivered a fiery call to teachers and other union members to back…
4 videos about the nation’s history
Whenever a national historical event or celebration rolls around, it inevitably raises questions about the nation's history, why we observe the holiday, how different traditions formed, and what's…
Science teachers, math teachers, history teachers–we’re all reading teachers now
Literacy is a foundational skill for learning new content and as an upper elementary science teacher, my soon-to-be middle schoolers have ideally made the vital transition from “learning…
Meet the Winners—Dr. Kellie Wilks, Chief Technology Officer, of Ector County Independent School District, TX (ECISD)
The CoSN Withrow CTO Award recognizes an exceptional district CTO who serves as a true technology champion and whose leadership has been ... Read more
#CoSN2024 Conversation – Tom Ryan Co-Founder K-12 Strategic Technology Advisor Group (NM)
Tom Ryan wins CoSN’s Seymour Papert Lifetime Achievement Award, a recognition that has only been bestowed seven times in CoSN history.
Look Who’s Talking: Code.org Founder and CEO Hadi Partovi on the Hype and Hope of AI in edtech
AI Is Changing the World: A Conversation on Education’s FutureWednesday, April 10, 2024, 3:15 PM – 4:45 PM US EDT In ... Read more
Look Who’s Talking: Michael Trucano from the Brookings Institution on AI in education
#CoSN2024 might not begin in person until next week but eSchool has already started the conversation. We had the chance ... Read more
In the Footsteps of History Announces Their Newest Immersive Learning Game
New York City, NY – In the Footsteps of History, an adventure-based education company is proud to announce the release ... Read more
Personalizing history for more impactful student learning
It is no accident that the new National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) definition of social studies is focused on “human experiences and the spaces in which…
Vernier Science Education Names Jill Hedrick as Its New Chief Executive Officer
BEAVERTON, Oregon — Vernier Science Education has named Jill Hedrick as its new chief executive officer (CEO). With a wealth ... Read more
Enhancing classroom learning with interactive maps
As most teachers will tell you, in the post-Covid world, technology is an everyday part of education. It has undeniably transformed the way educators engage students and deliver…
Navigating cultural diversity in American education
The tapestry of America’s history is arguably woven with threads of multiculturalism, reflecting a nation that has embraced diversity since its inception. In many ways, the history of…
Discovery Education Offers Educators New Resources Supporting Black History Month Observances
Charlotte, NC. — Discovery Education today unveiled a new collection of engaging, high-quality digital learning resources supporting Black History Month ... Read more
Are microschools the future of education?
Microschools have become a hot topic over the last few years. Their big appeal is that they promise to do a better job catering to students’ and families’…
Poptential™ by Certell Offers Free Lessons on the Importance and History of Global Trade
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — According to the World Trade Organization (WTO), growing inflation and tighter monetary policy in the United States ... Read more
The secret to good teaching? Teamwork
No one can be all things to all students, yet all students need love and a reason to show up. This requires a team capable of providing academic…
Gale Launches Online Community to Help Educators Thrive
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – Gale, part of Cengage Group, is giving educators a new social space to exchange ideas and ... Read more
CENTEGIX Posts Record Demand for Its Wearable CrisisAlert Solution
ATLANTA /PRNewswire/ — CENTEGIX, the leader in incident response solutions, announced that new customers of its award-winning CrisisAlert™ solution were the highest in ... Read more
Making the grade: How to spur achievement after NAEP declines
For decades, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) has pursued a mission to monitor student academic performance, providing insights into educational progress and long-term trends. It’s a…
How ChatGPT made my lessons more engaging
Much of the education narrative around ChatGPT has focused on the potential downsides of the AI tool (think Skynet from “The Terminator”). But as a high school teacher who has experimented with…
With Critical Race Theory spurring debate, is there hope for diversity in schools?
The greatest social justice movements teach us that progress isn’t linear, but is rather dynamic. This means that progress doesn’t transpire overnight. It doesn’t transpire instantaneously with one…
5 to thrive: SEL resources to help students grow
Every educator hopes to equip their students with the knowledge they need to thrive as a healthy adult. It’s a daunting task, especially considering there is so much…
Cutting-Edge Technology Teaches Lessons about World War I
WASHINGTON, D.C. – During the upcoming National History Day Finals, The Doughboy Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to World War ... Read more
With greater access to devices, teachers are folding more tech into instruction
Before the pandemic, U.S. history teacher Travis Malekpour hesitated assigning his students work in the classroom that required a computer. He knew not every student had a laptop…