The role of no-code in back-to-school safety
The next challenge for educators as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic is safely returning to in-person learning. After over a year of forced shutdowns and adoption of…
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8 fun digital learning tools for the new school year
This fall's back-to-school season brings with it a variety of emotions--excitement, relief, anticipation, and hesitation prompted by concerns around the Delta variant. And because schools may move to…
9 social-emotional learning tips to take into this school year
Following the 2020-2021 school year, educators can look back with pride--and exhaustion--on all we have learned. We have learned to teach in brand new modalities like remote and…
Mississippi Approves Classworks® as Evidence-Based Academic Intervention
Aug 12, 2021- Duluth, GA – Classworks®, a best-in-class online intervention solution, is one of the first programs approved as ... Read more
3 ways to build better edtech processes for teaching and learning
The pandemic forced a significant shift from traditional classrooms to virtual and hybrid teaching environments--often before schools and districts were ready. It quickly became apparent that reliable virtual…
How to strengthen school IT for continued hybrid learning
With school out and summer break here, administrators are planning for the fall – but much still remains up in the air. Despite rising vaccinations, it seems inevitable…
6 practical tips to help students manage post-pandemic screen use
The coronavirus pandemic presented unprecedented challenges for schools. Teaching became a juggling act. Educators were forced to navigate the never-ending stress of new local, regional, and national rules…
5 fun tools for student collaboration
During the pandemic, side-by-side student collaboration took a back seat to online learning and distanced in-person or hybrid learning. But student collaboration is a cornerstone of 21st-century skill-building,…
5 learning apps for students with special needs
Millions of students transitioned to online and hybrid learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. While that transition was relatively easy for some students, many--including students with special needs--found it…
Instructure Launches Canvas for Elementary User Experience for Back to School
SALT LAKE CITY — June 28, 2021 — Today at ISTE Live 2021, Instructure launched the Canvas for Elementary user ... Read more
BenQ Expands Lineup of Classroom Interactive Displays With Entry-Level Cloud-Based Models
COSTA MESA, Calif. — June 30, 2021 — BenQ, an internationally renowned provider of visual display solutions, is bringing the ... Read more
4 ideas to create engaging online learning activities
While most schools plan for full in-person returns in the fall, plans are not 100 percent certain right now. Variables such as more contagious COVID strains, approval and…
4 facts about student-centered learning
A report from the Clayton Christensen Institute offers unique insights and recommendations for education as schools strive to move toward ... Read more
5 ways to address inequities in pandemic teaching and learning
Remote learning is consistently associated with decreased instructional opportunities and student outcomes when compared to in-person schooling, according to data from a RAND Corporation study.
5 cool TED-Ed lessons for summer break
Take a look at some engaging and oddball TED-Ed videos for those "I'm bored" moments this summer.
Yamaha UC Partners With HuddleCamHD to Enable Clear Collaboration in Classrooms
SUDBURY, Mass. — June 10, 2021 — Yamaha Unified Communications is teaming up with HuddleCamHD to further enhance Yamaha’s portfolio ... Read more
New LG Interactive Displays Designed For Maximum Versatility In Post-Pandemic Classrooms
Technology-Agnostic, Multi-Touch Display Solutions Offer Schools More Equitable Ways to Teach and Learn LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill., June 1, 2021 – As ... Read more
eSchool News welcomes Hero Awards nominations through June 30
To acknowledge educators' efforts, and to tell their stories, eSchool News is proud to announce the Hero Awards program.
Four SEL takeaways from a year of remote learning
The pandemic has taken a toll on students’ mental health as they adjusted to the sweeping changes in their schools ... Read more
How the edtech industry can help get education back on track
With an eye on professional development and high-quality instruction, the edtech industry plays a vital role in post-pandemic education.
Using project-based learning to reverse the summer slide
After a tumultuous year, students can use project-based learning resources to keep their brains sharp and avoid learning loss.
11 resources to avoid the summer slide
It's fair to say students have more than earned their impending summer breaks. Still, it's not a bad idea to encourage students to keep reading and to give…
EdTech Company ChalkTalk Earns Funding to Help Shape The Future of Teaching
Florida Funders Invests In ChalkTalk, Personalized Learning Program for Real-Time Instruction, Designed to Shape The Future of Teaching & Training ... Read more
8 awesome podcasts for kids, families, and teachers
As podcasts skyrocket in popularity, news buffs and true crime addicts shouldn't have all the fun. There are a growing number of podcasts for kids.
Changing learning for the better after COVID
For Rick Cave, Director of Technology at West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District in New Jersey, the biggest challenge to pivoting during the pandemic wasn’t the platforms, but the…
Edsby K-12 LMS incorporates Microsoft Teams and Zoom real-time video, chat and whiteboarding
New EdsbyLive capability makes synchronous learning easier and safer for K-12 students and educators ONTARIO, Canada (May 6th, 2021) – ... Read more
How to choose a STEM platform to support hybrid learning
If ever there was a time that underscored the need for strong STEM education, it’s now. Our students—the future scientists, engineers, and world leaders—need skills that only STEM…
3 lessons from 1 year of remote learning
To improve student success, schools can apply learnings from the past 12 months to provide a higher-quality remote learning experience.
National Park Foundation Provides Grants to Support National Park Service Education Programs During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond
32 Parks Receive Funding to Pilot Hybrid Learning with Students WASHINGTON (April 20, 2021) — Students nationwide will be able to experience national ... Read more
6 strategies for better K-12 cybersecurity
The education sector has had to rapidly adopt and scale new technologies to enable remote and hybrid learning as a result of the pandemic. This has created an…
Nominations Now Open for the 2021 Substitute Teacher Hall of Fame
Swing Education to recognize three exemplary educators for their notable contributions to education and the community during this year’s Teacher ... Read more
3 ways teacher community supports STEAM education
I’ve turned to an online community of fellow STEAM educators to exchange various perspectives and approaches to continue teaching in a hands-on way – even when students are…
vFairs Offers Immersive Virtual Graduations to Schools and Colleges
Graduation season is rapidly approaching, and continued restrictions against social gatherings to combat the coronavirus are still in effect in ... Read more
New Innovative SEL Tool from Aperture Education helps High School Students Build Skills for College and Career
Goal-setting and having a voice in their own learning are powerful motivators for students, especially those in high school. To ... Read more
Edthena Makes it Easy to Blur Teaching Videos with New Feature
In a physical classroom, it’s easy to move the camera to hide details. It’s quite a bit harder when teaching ... Read more
Savvas Realize Earns Award for Best Remote and Blended Learning Tools
Savvas Learning Company, a K-12 next-generation learning solutions leader, is proud to announce that Savvas Realize™ has earned a Tech ... Read more
How education data helps optimize hybrid learning
A hybrid approach can give districts the flexibility they need to safely transport students to school and provide in-person instruction at a safe distance.
A Year Like No Other
This school year, teachers have valiantly confronted the challenge and uncertainty brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic. Teachers are doing ... Read more
Meeting Students Where They Are: Strategies that Increase Engagement
Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, there has been a heightened focus on student engagement. Educators have grappled with ... Read more
Future of School Announces Microsoft as the Newest Resilient Schools Project Partner
Future of School (FoS) today announced that Microsoft has joined as a partner in the Resilient Schools Project (RSP) to ... Read more