implementation Archives

How Competency-Based Education Can Sustain Today’s Classrooms

March 4, 2025March 1, 2025 by Kevin Hogan

Sean Ryan, President of McGraw Hill School Group, breaks down the elements of Competency-Based Education (CBE) in education and how its implementation can transform teaching and learning. CBE…

IT Innovations

8 K-12 IT priorities for 2025

January 8, 2025 by Laura Ascione

K-12 IT teams face the challenge of protecting sensitive student data and ensuring access to learning tools and resources.

In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, K-12 IT teams play a critical role in shaping the future of learning. As schools navigate complex cybersecurity and data protection challenges,…

AI in Education

AI-enhanced tutoring: Bridging the achievement gap in American education

December 9, 2024 by Jennifer Hamilton, Education & Child Development Department at NORC, University of Chicago

As AI in tutoring and education progresses, it's essential to continue to invest in research and development to close equity gaps.

Closing the achievement gap and helping all students reach their full potential is not only a matter of equity, but also a key driver of economic growth and…

Newsline

Securly Appoints Tammy Mank Wincup as CEO

October 31, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

CHARLOTTE, N.C./PRNewswire/ — Securly, Inc. (“Securly”), a leading provider of solutions for K-12 school safety and wellness and a portfolio ... Read more

SEL Trends

SEL implementation soars across U.S.

October 18, 2024 by CASEL Staff

New findings show educators who instruct their students in SEL are more likely to report higher student interest and more positive climates.

A national survey of educators and principals shows a record number of K-12 schools reporting social and emotional learning (SEL) implementation, according to new research from CASEL and…

AI in Education

AI’s transformative role in accessibility

October 3, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Ongoing collaboration among educators, policymakers, and tech developers is essential to navigate the complexities of AI in accessibility.

AI has tremendous potential to enhance accessibility and support for students--particularly for students with disability, according to a new report from CoSN and CAST.

Student Data Security

Creating IEPs with GenAI while ensuring data privacy

September 25, 2024 by Fernanda Pérez Perez, CoSN’s 2024 Blaschke Fellow

When it comes to student IEPs, it’s crucial to balance AI's innovations with strong data privacy measures to protect student information.

All students have a right to privacy, and their personal and sensitive information must be kept confidential to protect them from unwanted exposure of their Personal Identifiable Information…

Newsline

HMH Introduces Coachly to Empower Educators with On-Demand Instructional Coaching for Back to School

September 2, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

BOSTON — Adaptive learning company HMH today announced the launch of HMH Coachly™, an innovative service that provides educators with unlimited access to ... Read more

Students with Special Needs

Revolutionizing education through school-based healthcare

September 2, 2024 by Evelyn Green, M.S.Ed., ADDA and CHADD

The collaborative nature of SBHCs allows clinicians to dive into each student's specific needs, creating a personalized curriculum.

For parents and teachers, addressing the challenges of ADHD in students requires a multi-faceted approach that combines thorough and adequate testing, open communication, and proactivity.

AI in Education

The state of AI: Who is leading AI adoption?

August 30, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Despite reported benefits of AI adoption, stark differences between high school and higher education adoption emerge.

Eighty-two percent of college students say they've used AI technologies, compared to 58 percent of high school students, and students are now near even with teachers in adoption.

District Management

Creating smart campuses to transform student life

August 2, 2024 by Erin McDannald, Elevated

Imagine a school where learning isn't confined to the classroom. The curriculum is adaptive in real-time, and technology is used intuitively to ensure every aspect of student life…

Student Well-Being

Science-backed scalable tools improve student mental health

April 2, 2024April 2, 2024 by Joseph Dorri, The Good Student

Equipping school leaders with research-based student mental health solutions empowers their ability to address challenges effectively.

In the face of constrained time and resources, decision-makers in the K-20 education sector require accessible, cost-effective, and efficient solutions to tackle their most urgent challenges. Among these…

Computer Science Education

Launching a districtwide computer science program for all grades

February 23, 2024February 22, 2024 by Rachel Miller

To meet state standards, Springfield Public Schools found a way to put a dedicated computer science teacher in every school--for all students.

With 24,000 students, Springfield Public Schools is usually among the three largest school districts in Massachusetts. Our students are spread across 31 elementary schools and a total of…

AI in Education

What are the Benefits and Risks of Artificial Intelligence in Education?

February 5, 2024 by ESchool News

The integration of AI in education brings both benefits and risks. While AI enhances engagement, personalizes learning, and provides valuable insights, concerns arise regarding data privacy, ethical considerations,…

Literacy

States need to strengthen reading instruction policies

January 22, 2024 by Laura Ascione

To improve literacy outcomes for students, teachers should be prepared to implement and sustain scientifically based reading instruction.

While many states seek to improve literacy outcomes for students, they focus too little on a key component to strong implementation and sustainability: effective teachers.

Students with Special Needs

Leveraging student data to improve IEPs

January 11, 2024 by Andrew Henry, Founder & President, Red Cedar Solutions Group

Leaders need more time, better processes, and the right tool to manage student data in a way that reveals critical insights into IEPs.

Some school leaders are fortunate enough to house their data in systems where IEP information can be ingested, disaggregated, and managed in a way that paints a clear…

Newsline

ESSER Funds help bring ClassVR to Schools in the Saint Louis Public Schools District

December 22, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Chicago — Several schools in the Saint Louis Public Schools (SLPS) district have signed on to bring the immersive power ... Read more

Innovation Insights

Have digital portfolios come of age?

January 5, 2024December 20, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

Online digital portfolios help students take ownership of their own learning.

It’s one of the longest-running promises of edtech: Have students provide proof of work online. Get better assessment results. Provide ... Read more

Newsline

San Isidro Independent School District Leverages GEAR UP Grants to bring ClassVR to Students

December 11, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Chicago — The San Isidro Independent School District in Texas is embracing the immersive power of virtual reality technology through ... Read more

AI in Education

7 principles for AI in education

December 11, 2023November 10, 2023 by Laura Ascione

The edtech industry aims to advance the responsible use of AI in education to enhance learning, protect privacy and promote equity.

A new framework intends to guide the edtech industry’s implementation of AI in education in a purpose-driven, transparent, and equitable manner that enables critical tools for personalized and…

Newsline

Cumberland County Schools Recognized in 2023 K-12 Hero Awards for Implementation of S.P.I.R.E. Reading Program

November 9, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — EPS School Specialty, the leading provider of Pre K–12 supplemental literacy solutions, is pleased to announce that Catherine ... Read more

Innovation Insights

The State of Computer Science report reveals progress and challenges in U.S. education

November 15, 2023November 1, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

The 7th annual report on K-12 computer science in the United States dropped today. It provides an update on national ... Read more

Newsline

CASEL Announces New Cohort of SEL Fellows to Support Young People Nationwide

September 26, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

CHICAGO – Education leaders representing 44 school districts and regional offices of education will join a national fellowship focused on ... Read more

Edtech Trends

5 edtech tools to save time this year

September 4, 2023 by Jennifer Hall, Digital Learning Specialist, Atlanta Public Schools & Creator, Tech Tips 411

Time is a teacher's most valuable tool--using edtech tools streamlines processes, allowing for more direct and one-on-one instruction.

Back-to-school and the first weeks of the new year are definitely busy for teachers as they are diligently preparing lesson plans and getting to know their students–all while…

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

Driving equitable learning with thoughtful software implementation

August 25, 2023 by Justin Reilly

Equitable learning is not a distant dream; it is a vision we can achieve with intentional efforts and strategic implementation of technology.

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to the forefront the stark reality of inequities in our education system. As schools shifted to remote learning, a digital divide emerged, leaving…

Innovation Insights

EdTech Success in LAUSD

August 10, 2023August 9, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

Los Angeles Unified School District usually gets a bad rap when it comes to the implementation of tech. There was a ransomware attack at the beginning of school…

Education Policy & Funding

Investing in classroom collaboration tools? 3 things to know

May 26, 2023 by Dan Deem, Vice President, Airtame

Maximizing the effectiveness of a classroom collaboration investment requires careful consideration of all available options and benefits.

Modern technological advancements affect virtually every area of daily life, and today’s educational institutions are looking to new digital tools to help improve student achievement and engagement while…

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

3 supports for educators implementing restorative justice practices

May 8, 2023 by Miles Davison, Research Scientist, NWEA

Educators can play an active role in the development and implementation of restorative justice programs

Educators are embracing restorative justice practices to facilitate safe and relational school environments and address inequities in school disciplinary practices. Research-based guidance offers insights on how to structurally…

Newsline

Windsor Public Schools Transform Culture, Build Coherence Through High-Quality SEL Program

May 2, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte N.C. – Aperture Education, the leading provider of research-based social and emotional learning (SEL) assessments for K-12 schools, and ... Read more

Newsline

Navigate360 Advances Whole-Child Student Wellness and Safety Suite with Latest Acquisition in Continuing Effort to End School Shootings, Teen Suicide and Bullying

November 22, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

RICHFIELD, OHIO (PRWEB) — Navigate360, the nation’s leader in K–12 student wellness and physical safety solutions, has acquired PBIS Rewards, a ... Read more

Computer Science Education

Give teachers ownership to make computer science a success

December 7, 2022November 16, 2022 by Dr. Whitney Dove, Senior Director of Curriculum and Content, Codelicious

To ensure a smooth transition to teaching computer science, education leaders will need to empower teachers during the change

Well-intended computer science initiatives are often met with reluctance and resistance before they even get off the ground. Teachers may see the new initiative as "just another thing"…

Newsline

Children’s Hospital Colorado Expands Access to Free, Online Teacher Training to Help Students with ASD and ADHD Improve Executive Functioning Skills

September 15, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Aurora, Colo. – Free, online teacher and parent training designed to improve the executive functioning of elementary school-aged children with autism ... Read more

Newsline

Mississippi Partners with AIM Institute for Customized Literacy Training

July 28, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

CONSHOHOCKEN, PA [JULY 28] – The AIM Institute for Learning & Research is excited to announce a new partnership with the Mississippi ... Read more

SEL & Well-Being

4 steps to a successful SEL implementation

May 10, 2022 by Anita Mattek, Associate Principal, Antigo High School

In this district, SEL helps support students’ and teachers’ well-being, mental health, and success--all critically important post-COVID.

After several years of using a homegrown social emotional learning (SEL) approach, our district decided it was time for a more official curriculum that would support our middle…

Literacy

Building the ‘why’ into a districtwide literacy implementation

December 7, 2022November 22, 2021 by Mellissa Douglas, Dean of Elementary Literacy, Rockford (IL) Public Schools

Building a "why" into district literacy programs

At Rockford Public Schools, we have a strong commitment to literacy growth. We take a comprehensive approach beginning with our foundational curriculum.

Newsline

Reading Plus Announces Expanded Partnership With South Carolina’s Beaufort County School District

September 29, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

WINOOSKI, Vt. (September 29, 2021) – Reading Plus, an evidence-based online program that uses personalized instruction to improve students’ reading ... Read more

Newsline

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

Newsline

New Mexico Public Education Department Names Curriculum Associates to Its High-Quality Professional Learning Marketplace List for 2021

July 6, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., July 6, 2021— The New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) recently named Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready Classroom Mathematics and ... Read more

Newsline

Mesa Public Schools and S.A.V.E. Consortium Name CoderZ as Approved Vendor

May 12, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

When you're teaching in a dual immersion classroom--or even if you aren't--these character development tips will help students build important life skills

DERRY, N.H. – May 11, 2021 – CoderZ, creators of innovative educational solutions using virtual robotics to bring core subject ... Read more

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