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Solving the staffing crisis is key to the Science of Reading movement

December 5, 2025 by Laura Stewart, 95 Percent Group

Every time a new leader or teacher steps in, the hard-won progress on a literacy initiative can be jeopardized--staffing is critical.

As someone who’s dedicated my career to advancing the Science of Reading movement, I’ve seen firsthand what it takes to help every child become a strong, fluent reader.

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100 Learning Spaces Transformed, $5 Million Invested: School Specialty and College Football Playoff Foundation Celebrate Impact Across Schools Nationwide

November 24, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

New media center at North Dade Middle School marks milestone in initiative revitalizing learning environments to benefit the entire learning ... Read more

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Project POTUS 2025 Middle School Winners Announced

July 16, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

Indianapolis, IN — Project POTUS, a national middle school history initiative from the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, has named winners ... Read more

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Birmingham City Schools Leads Groundbreaking Research on Student Motivation and Math Achievement

June 3, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. /PRNewswire/ — Birmingham City Schools (BCS) is spearheading an innovative research initiative to explore the critical link between student motivation and ... Read more

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GEAR UP South Carolina Partners with National Math and Science Initiative to Expand High-Quality STEM Professional Development Across Seven School Districts

May 20, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

DALLAS / COLUMBIA, S.C. — The National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) is proud to announce a new partnership with ... Read more

Innovation Insights

River Valley School District (PA) First to Implement Yourway Learning $1M AI Grant

May 14, 2025 by Kevin Hogan

Instructional coaches recognize AI and its potential to enhance learning, improve efficiency, and maintain human-centered learning.

Yourway Learning, a leader in AI-supported educational solutions, announced last week the launch of its $1 million, donor-funded Nationwide AI Grant Initiative. ... Read more

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Ignite Reading Partners with UF Lastinger Center’s Florida Tutoring Advantage

May 7, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

PORT RICHEY, FL – Ignite Reading, a one-to-one, Science of Reading-based virtual tutoring program in 18 states nationwide, today announced ... Read more

ISTE+ASCD and Pinterest Partner to Transform Digital Culture in Schools

April 22, 2025 by Kevin Hogan

Today, ISTE+ASCD announced a $1 million grant from Pinterest to help school leaders create healthy digital cultures. The initiative will ... Read more

Innovative Teaching

In Wyoming, enhancing AI-human collaboration in IEP development

February 13, 2025 by Ling Zhang, Ph.D., University of Wyoming

A new AI tool can reduce excessive workloads for special education and enhance IEP quality for students with disabilities.

The University of Wyoming is utilizing its new CoIEP initiative--a multi-agent system powered by large language models (LLMs)--to significantly enhance artificial intelligence and human collaboration in addressing challenges…

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Honoring a Space Pioneer: 30 Years Since Dr. Bernard A. Harris Jr.’s Historic Spacewalk

February 11, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

Dallas, TX – National Math and Science Initiative proudly celebrates the 30th anniversary of former CEO Dr. Bernard A. Harris Jr.’s ... Read more

District Management

‘Pathway to Prosperity’ initiative shows the power of partnerships in driving student success

November 7, 2025January 28, 2025 by Olen Anderson, Work ED

Bringing together multiple stakeholder groups in support of our students and student success creates tremendous synergy within communities.

Key points: Educators and school administrators are working incredibly hard to get all students, and especially their most challenged populations, ... Read more

Digital Innovation

Here’s what will drive K-12 innovation in 2025

January 14, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

The annual research, with a full report coming in February of 2025, highlights transformative changes in K-12 innovation.

AI, learner agency, and digital equity are among a number of factors that can hinder or foster K-12 innovation, according to CoSN's annual Driving K-12 Innovation Top Topics.

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New Collection of Free Environmental Education Resources Encourages Students and Teachers to Explore the World

January 9, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC — To empower teachers and students to explore their world, the Environmental Education Initiative offers a curated collection of free ... Read more

CZI Announces Expanded Work in AI Along with New Advisory Board

December 18, 2024December 16, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

Today, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) announced the expansion of its work in artificial intelligence to help ensure education tools ... Read more

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AI-Enabled Personal Professional Learning Rural District Grant Winner Announced

November 15, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

North Carolina based QoreInsights announced winners of their 2024-2025 Grant for Rural Districts where they selected one school to win ... Read more

Dallas Independent School District Approves CoderZ and RoboXFor Pre-engineering and Robotics Certification Programs

November 8, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

DERRY, N.H. – Intelitek and CoderZ, an Intelitek company, announced today that the Dallas Independent School District has approved the CoderZ coding platform and the RoboX 3D simulation platform for the district’s ... Read more

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Harvard Recognizes Innovators in Early Education

November 6, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Boston, MA (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Saul Zaentz Early Education Initiative at the Harvard Graduate School of Education has announced ... Read more

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Los Angeles Unified School District Chooses ClassVR from Avantis Education to Bring Immersive Virtual Reality Learning to Students

October 25, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Chicago — Los Angeles Unified School District (Los Angeles Unified) has chosen ClassVR from Avantis Education, a global leader in ... Read more

College and Career Readiness

Students want more career-connected learning

October 18, 2024 by Laura Ascione

A new poll finds that nearly half of New Hampshire high school students learn about new jobs through career-connected learning.

Fifty-nine percent of students say they would like more opportunities for career-connected learning, according to a new report from the New Hampshire Learning Initiative and Gallup.

E-rate Funding

New E-rate rules could narrow the homework gap

October 17, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Lack of at-home internet access for many students perpetuates the homework gap--but a new E-rate action on wi-fi- hotspots can change that.

Learning is mobile--but how can schools provide reliable high-speed internet for students who need devices at home, but who lack connectivity?

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T-Mobile Enhances Project 10Million Program and Announces New Partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs to Boost Digital Access for Even More Students

October 11, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

BELLEVUE, Wash. — Since 2020, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS)’s $10.7 billion Project 10Million (P10M) initiative has delivered reliable and affordable internet service to more ... Read more

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: PepsiCo Foods North America and LNESC Partner to Bridge the Digital Literacy Divide

October 4, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

PLANO, Texas – PepsiCo Foods North America (PFNA) is proud to announce a $150,000 investment to enhance digital literacy training ... Read more

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New Capstone Resources from Genentech and Discovery Education Empower High School Students to Explore Biotechnology

October 3, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC — Futurelab+ – an educational initiative from Discovery Education and Genentech, a member of the Roche Group – ... Read more

Innovation Insights

SchoolStatus Selects 2024-25 Customer Advisory Board

September 20, 2024September 20, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

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

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Iowa Department of Education Selects EPS Learning to Offer Elementary Schools Free Access to AI-Powered Literacy Solution

August 30, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

EPS Learning, the leading provider of PreK-12 literacy solutions, has been selected by the Iowa Department of Education through a ... Read more

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Edtech Startup Ello Gives Back to Local DC Hospitals Including MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and Children’s National Hospital

August 27, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

WASHINGTON (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ello, developer of the world’s most advanced AI reading app, will be donating iPads, hundreds of ... Read more

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Discovery Education Unveils New, Free Environmental Focused Learning Resources

August 23, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education today announced a new curated collection of free dynamic digital resources that encourages students to ... Read more

STEM & STEAM Trends

3 free STEAM education resources to nurture student curiosity

July 30, 2024 by Lisa Gray, Allegheny Valley School District

Engaging STEAM education resources and content in classroom is the first step to inspiring students to explore those career possibilities in the future.

According to the National Math and Science Initiative, STEM education helps students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, fosters communication, and bolsters teamwork.

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Casio America Relaunches Casioeducation.Com

June 27, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Dover, New Jersey – Casio America, Inc., a pioneer in education technology, announced the relaunch of its dedicated educational website, ... Read more

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Funds For Learning Commends FCC Approval of Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program

June 6, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

EDMOND, Okla.— On June 6, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to approve the Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot ... Read more

Extron AV Technology Powers First-in-Nation K-12 Cyber Innovation Center at Canyon Springs High School

May 30, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Anaheim, California – Moreno Valley Unified School District in Riverside County, California, recently opened its Cyber Innovation Center at Canyon ... Read more

K-12 Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is top priority for K-12 edtech leaders

May 8, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Annual CoSN report highlights nationwide survey results of key trends and challenges for K-12 edtech leaders.

The majority of edtech leaders say they believe AI can benefit education, and roughly one-third have a general AI initiative, according to the 2024 State of EdTech District…

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Carousel Digital Signage Cuts Through the Noise with Carousel Daily

May 1, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, April 30, 2024 – Carousel Digital Signage has launched a new media delivery service that will change the way organizations ... Read more

Innovation Insights

Big Deals: Edtech Industry News from Google, ETS, Raspberry Pi Foundation, and More

April 29, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

4 questions every district leader should consider when choosing an edtech partner

TeachAI, an initiative led by Code.org, ETS, the International Society of Technology in Education, Khan Academy, and the World Economic ... Read more

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AI-Enabled Personal Professional Learning MicroGrant Winners Announced

April 26, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, North Carolina — North Carolina based QoreInsights announced winners of their inaugural MicroGrant program where they selected three schools ... Read more

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Long Island, NY School District Addresses Youth Mental Health Crisis With Opening of New Wellness Center

March 21, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Baldwin, NY – Youth mental health is a crisis nationwide. Many are struggling to manage the stress and complications of ... Read more

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AI-Enabled Personal Professional Learning MicroGrant Announced Targets Teachers and Coaches (K-6)

March 19, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

North Carolina based QoreInsights announced today the launch of a MicroGrant program where they will award three schools with free ... Read more

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…

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Virginia Adds to the Resources for its ALL In Tutoring Reading Initiative to Include Lexia Core5 Reading and Lexia PowerUp Literacy

January 29, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

BOSTON – The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has expanded its ALL in Tutoring reading initiative to include evidence-based resources from ... Read more

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GoldieBlox and Discovery Education Partner to Bring Chemistry to High School Classrooms Nationwide with New Immersive Learning Experience on Roblox

December 13, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC – GoldieBlox and Discovery Education today announced a new education initiative – Maker High. Maker High offers an ... Read more

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