innovation Archives

TCEA 2025 spotlights innovation, collaboration

February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Session presenters and speakers shared a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience with their fellow educators at TCEA 2025.

During the first week of February, TCEA 2025 served as a collaboration center for teachers, administrators, IT leaders, and all educators as they shared ideas, instructional strategies, leadership…

Teaching Trends

Empathy, adaptability, and real-world readiness: Supporting students in 2025

February 4, 2025 by Dr. Richard Savage, California Online Public Schools

When educators are able to provide support and flexibility in classroom learning, it can help students and their families thrive.

Each year, we continue to see K-12 education evolve, from the increase in homeschooling to the power of parental choice to advancements in AI and VR. At the…

The Safety Response Protocols All School Leaders Should Know (eBook)

July 31, 2025January 28, 2025 by Jeff Festa

Equip your schools with life-saving safety response protocols. This eBook provides a clear framework for emergency preparedness, staff training, ... Read more

Edtech Trends

5 education innovation trends to watch in 2025

January 20, 2025 by Julia Freeland Fisher, Clayton Christensen Institute

Generative AI will continue to have a lasting impact on education--but how will districts integrate it for the greater good?

Clayton Christensen once said, “If we are to develop profound theory to solve the intractable problems in our societally-critical domains… we must learn to crawl into the life of what…

Newsline

Visix Celebrates 45 Years of Innovation and Leadership in Visual Communications

January 15, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

ATLANTA, GA – Visix, Inc., a leading provider of digital signage, wayfinding and space management solutions, is celebrating 45 years in ... Read more

Live @ FETC 2025

Show Floor News–Avantis Education Debuts Eduverse+ Content Library for ClassVR

January 21, 2025January 14, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Avantis Education is showcasing its latest innovation, Eduverse+, during FETC at the ClassVR booth #1177. Eduverse+ is designed to enhance Avantis’ award-winning ... 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.

Mathleaks Launches MathVizy in the U.S.: Transforming Math Education with AI

December 30, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Minneapolis, MN – Mathleaks, a leader in educational innovation, is thrilled to announce the U.S. launch of MathVizy, a groundbreaking ... Read more

Student Well-Being

A free mental health navigator targets student well-being

December 26, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

The web-based resource is for K-12 administrators and educators looking to augment student mental health support and student well-being.

A new no-cost tool aims to support school districts and educational decision-makers nationwide in their selection and implementation of digital resources to support student mental health.

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

Districts put DEI into action

December 24, 2024 by Laura Ascione

A panel of educators weighs in on the challenges and opportunities that make DEI a critical component of K-12 schools.

DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) is a commonly used acronym, but what does it mean in the context of day-to-day operations in a school district?

Newsline

Lingokids Unveils Space Lessons in Partnership with NASA to Inspire Young Minds

December 16, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

LOS ANGELES (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lingokids, the #1 learning app for kids, is excited to introduce its latest educational innovation: ... Read more

Students with Special Needs

As a paradeducator, here’s how I use tech to help neurodivergent students gain agency

November 22, 2024 by Francesca Mesneak, Snohomish School District

As educators learn how technology impacts neurodivergent students, they can continue to provide students with better help.

As a paraeducator, I see how the most basic uses of classroom technology can create barriers for my students--especially those who struggle with executive functions.

Newsline

BusPatrol Recognized Among Fastest-Growing Companies in North America on the 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™

November 21, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Lorton VA (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BusPatrol, the nation’s most deployed school bus stop-arm safety solution, announced its recognition on the ... Read more

Newsline

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

STEM & STEAM Trends

Despite rising interest in STEM, girls face persistent obstacles

October 23, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

A new report reveals that internal factors outweigh demographics in shaping girls' STEM trajectories and longevity in the subject.

While efforts to increase girls' interest and participation in STEM learning and careers are working, girls still confront significant obstacles in STEM endeavors, leading to drops in their…

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

Increasing K-12 tech accessibility

September 24, 2024 by Sam Bowman, Contributing Writer

Students need tech knowledge and skills--classrooms need to be equipped with tech tools via tech accessibility and equitable access.

Believing that all students have the same access to technology is a mistake. According to the U.S. Census, 90 percent of American households have a broadband internet subscription,…

Newsline

Rise Vision Introduces New Screen Sharing Feature to Enhance Collaboration and Engagement

September 17, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Rise Vision, the #1 digital signage software solution is excited to announce the launch of its new screen sharing feature, designed to enhance ... Read more

Digital Innovation

The psychology of Disruptive Innovation

September 11, 2024 by Thomas Arnett, Clayton Christensen Institute

Education leaders can create the right conditions of disruptive innovation for new models of schooling to emerge and evolve.

In the early 2000s, Netflix co-founders Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph found themselves in a meeting that could have dramatically altered the trajectory of their fledgling company.

AI in Education

Parents are cautiously optimistic about AI in schools

September 10, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Open discussions can helps parents embrace innovation while guiding children to use technology like AI in schools safely and responsibly.

While parents do have concerns about their children's exposure to AI in the classroom, some would still support their children using AI for schoolwork.

Digital Learning Tools

Hands-on learning will help Gen Alpha reach new levels of technical innovation

September 5, 2024 by Shanya Swaneet, STEAM Works Studio

To mentor the next generation of creators who have honed technical innovation, we must expose students to experiential learning.

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…

AI in Education

How AI can transform lesson planning and assessment

August 14, 2024August 12, 2024 by Meenu Sethi

With the right approach to AI, teachers can make unparalleled strides in personalization, and accessibility in lesson plans and assessment.

Teaching is an uphill battle that grows harder and more exacting as the years roll by. Between budgetary constraints, bandwidth crunches, and a constantly changing syllabus, teachers have…

Innovation Insights

Addressing Early Ed Issues

August 12, 2024August 9, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

Engaging pre-K students is important as they prepare for kindergarten.

Any educator will tell you that when it comes to student behavior, the pandemic isn’t over yet, especially regarding early ... Read more

Newsline

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

Featured on eSchool News

Online and Hybrid Learning Strategies: eSN Innovation Roundtable

July 22, 2024 by Laura Ascione

District edtech leaders discuss approaches to online and hybrid learning pre- and post-pandemic--and what the future holds.

We can't discuss online and hybrid learning without acknowledging the role the COVID-19 pandemic played in forcing districts to move fully online for virtual instruction, later paving the…

Innovation in Education

Innovation—A New York State of Mind

July 19, 2024July 15, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

The inaugural Deeper Learning New York conference (DLNY 2024) kicks off tomorrow July 16-17 at Kingston High School in the ... Read more

AI in Education

Metrics, not just technology, will determine who gains from AI’s productivity gains

July 8, 2024 by Julia Freeland Fisher

As the market starts to chase the many efficiencies Gen AI promises, here are three trends to watch for education's future with AI.

At the Christensen Institute, we’ve long argued that when a technological innovation emerges, the path it follows is rarely about the technology itself, but about the model wrapped…

IT Innovations

The surprising/unsurprising things education IT leaders have to say

July 8, 2024 by Al Kingsley, NetSupport

Many education IT leaders want more time to learn and implement the technologies they were already using or trying to use.

Sometimes, when you ask a question, you get an answer that’s surprising and completely expected at the same time. That’s what happened when we surveyed education technology leaders, and…

District Management

Taking K-12 education transformation from pipe dream to pipeline

July 2, 2024 by Thomas Arnett, Clayton Christensen Institute & Kelly Young, Education Reimagined

Disruptive Innovation could deliver what young people want and need, now--K-12 education transformation necessitates a change.

Across the U.S., most K–12 schools continue the cycle of pounding a square peg into a round hole. Learners and their families want relevant and engaging learning experiences…

AI in Education

A taxonomy for using AI in education

July 1, 2024 by Steven M. Baule, Ed.D., Ph.D.

The expansion of generative AI tools in education illustrates the diverse ways in which it can be integrated into learning environments.

Educators and institutions are grappling with how best to integrate AI into the learning environment while balancing innovation with ethical considerations, assessment concerns, and instructor comfort.

Live @ ISTE 2024

Embracing the hybrid learning spectrum

June 25, 2024June 25, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Moving into the pandemic, education was on a straight–if somewhat predictable–trajectory. In truth, aside from pockets of innovation, much of ... Read more

Newsline

QoreInsights Wins Most Innovative Solution at SIIA Innovation Showcase 2024

June 10, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC — North Carolina based QoreInsights announced that it was recently named the “Most Innovative Start-Up” at the 2024 ... 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

Newsline

Brainly’s New AI Test Prep Helps Students Boost Test Scores

May 30, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

NEW YORK – Brainly, the AI Learning CompanionTM used by 15 million monthly active users, announces the release of Test Prep, the ... Read more

CoSN Corner

CoSN IT Leader Spotlight: Mike Daugherty

May 28, 2024May 23, 2024 by ESchool Media Contributors

In partnership with CoSN, eSchool News is highlighting the innovative and dedicated work of IT leaders in school districts across the country.

Personalized Learning

Personalized Learning: eSN Innovation Roundtable

May 22, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Personalized learning has emerged as a pivotal strategy in educators’ quests to meet students where they are and boost engagement. Still, equitable access to technology, the right PD,…

Newsline

CTL is Officially Certified as a B Corporation

May 15, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Beaverton, OR – CTL, a global cloud computing solution leader for education and enterprise, announced today it is now certified ... Read more

CoSN Corner

Beyond the visible: Recognizing and accommodating invisible disabilities

May 13, 2024 by Don Ringelestein, CETL, Yorkville CUSD #115

More conversations are needed around access and protections for those with invisible disabilities that aren’t always addressed.

The concept of accessibility for individuals with disabilities has been an evolving journey, significantly propelled by landmark legislation such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Digital Learning Tools

Smarter Classrooms for Today and Tomorrow

September 30, 2024May 1, 2024 by Content Provided by Verizon

Creating smarter classrooms will equip students with the knowledge, skills, and capabilities required for the future.

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, technology can play a pivotal role in shaping the learning experience.

Podcast Articles

The Best of CoSN 2024

May 1, 2024April 30, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

In this episode of the Innovation and Education Podcast, hosted by Kevin Hogan, the focus is on the insights and experiences gathered from the 2024 CoSN conference. The…

Education Policy & Funding

Using tech to drive innovation in early care and education

April 12, 2024 by Dr. Michael López, Ph.D., ClassWallet

New industry resources and technology can bridge gaps between compliance, convenience, and high-quality early care and education (ECE).

Fasten your seatbelts. The past few years in the early care and education (ECE) space have been a figurative roller coaster ride of ups and downs when it…

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