5 notable trends in school innovation
Recently I told a group of high school students that my research investigates how schools are changing during the pandemic. One student’s unprompted reaction in the Zoom chat…
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Hall Technologies Announces the Launch of HIVE Control
Hall Technologies, a leading designer and manufacturer in the AV industry, announces their latest leap in technology innovation, HIVE Control. ... Read more
Young Empowered Startuppers’ Online Entrepreneurial Learning & Activity Platform provides competitive advantage for today’s teachers, students and schools.
The latest of the awards was an Award of Excellence in Applied Innovation, with a perfect score of 12/12 from the Institute ... Read more
How to make edtech entrepreneurship more inclusive
In this MarketScale EdTech Today podcast from host Kevin Hogan, remote learning expert Sal Kahn and Anne Wintroub, director of Social Innovation for the AT&T Foundation, discuss a…
Here’s what helps–and hinders–K-12 innovation
A personalized, learner-centered educational experience is one of the main drivers of K-12 innovation and extraordinary student outcomes, according to CoSN's annual innovation survey. The survey includes three…
Here’s why edtech is enhancing the education experience
As we embark on a new year against the backdrop of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, we continue to live in an extraordinary age of mass school closures and…
Hall Technologies Announces the Launch of HIVE Control
HallTechnologies, a leading designer and manufacturer in the AV industry, announces their latest leap in technology innovation, HIVE Control. This ... Read more
Nureva receives Frost & Sullivan 2020 Global Technology Innovation Leadership Award
Nureva Inc., an innovator in advanced audio conferencing solutions, announces it has received Frost & Sullivan’s 2020 Global Technology Innovation ... Read more
5 assessment policy recommendations for the Biden administration
The incoming Biden administration and Congress should focus on innovation, flexibility and more relevance to teaching and learning when it comes to assessment policy, according to NWEA. Following…
Frontline Education has Acquired Forecast5 Analytics
Frontline Education, a leading provider of school administration software and services purpose-built for K-12, today announced that it has acquired ... Read more
Curriculum Associates Names 44 Teachers to the 2021 Class of Extraordinary Educators
Curriculum Associates has named 44 teachers to the 2021 class of Extraordinary Educators, an annual program that celebrates and connects ... Read more
Frontline Education Acquires SuccessEd
Frontline Education, a leading provider of school administration software for the K-12 education community, today announced that it has acquired ... Read more
School innovation in a challenging year
Across the country, redefining the status quo has become the status quo for K–12 schools. Wide-scale remote and hybrid learning, mask-wearing culture, and “pods” all fall outside the…
Tech Startup Debuts Revolutionary Distance Learning Platform in Partnership with NYC School
AuraNexus has partnered with the Marymount School of New York to debut its EdTech interactive video platform providing students and ... Read more
5 tips to build academic integrity
The importance of academic integrity can’t be underestimated, especially when it comes to blended learning. And these aren't just words. Statistics show there was a 68 percent increase…
Copyright Clearance Center and EL Education Make it Easy for Schools to License Trade Book Content During Pandemic
Copyright Clearance Center, Inc. (CCC), a leader in advancing copyright, accelerating knowledge, and powering innovation, in coordination with participating publishers, is ... Read more
Bridging the gap in cybersecurity education
Experience Education (ExperienceAmerica.com), a leading organization in experiential learning, has partnered with Education Service Center (ESC) Region 20 in Texas ... Read more
9 innovation tips from pioneering schools
Stories about innovation seem to be everywhere, and with good reason--educators are searching for groundbreaking strategies to inspire and improve education for every student in every classroom. Because…
Free interactive professional learning suite
IBM AI Education:mindSpark Learning and IBM partnered to create this free, interactive professional learning suite of online experiences to guide ... Read more
How our district supports wi-fi innovation
Demographics: Nazareth Area School District is an eastern Pennsylvania school district with more than 4,800 students across six schools. Biggest challenge: Facing increasing demands to provide exceptional experiences…
How I created my school’s makerspace
As an elementary educator for most of my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with a variety of learners—from inner-city students in North Carolina to university-level students…
These 10 things will either hinder or support innovation in 2020
Digital equity remains a top hurdle to teaching and learning innovation in schools, while personalization and SEL will help accelerate innovation, according to a glimpse of CoSN's next…
20 K-12 edtech predictions for 2020
We asked edtech executives, stakeholders, and experts to share some of their thoughts and predictions about where they think edtech is headed in 2020. Social-emotional learning will remain…
Robotics isn’t scary! 4 benefits of working with robots
Robotics is attracting more student interest, and there's a reason--when students can make real-world connections between what they learn in the classroom and exciting careers, their engagement and…
7 strategies to navigate a tech upgrade
Several school district officials have told us they want to embrace our philosophy of empowering students and teachers through technology innovation, but lack the right infrastructure to support…
5 components of educational innovation
The industrial education model was massively successful at first, with high school graduation rates and student achievement increasing decade after decade. However, by the end of the 20th…
What is student agency–and why do we need it?
It’s only recently that I’ve become much more disciplined in my use of the term “student agency” and how I apply it.Thanks to a research assignment on behalf…
What is student agency–and why do we need it?
It’s only recently that I’ve become much more disciplined in my use of the term “student agency” and how I apply it.Thanks to a research assignment on behalf…
Why I use student-driven ideas in my curriculum
You might think that teaching a high school programming course in which students are asked to code simple games and interactive websites would be motivating and exciting, but…
7 ways to drive district-wide innovation
When the Gresham-Barlow (OR) School District (GBSD) hired Dr. A. Katrise Perera as the superintendent in July of 2017, she set out to listen and learn from students,…
5 things standing between K-12 schools and innovation
Sustaining and scaling innovation is one of the top hurdles K-12 district leaders face as they strive to bring new and bold ideas to education, according to a…
5 steps to successfully run a student-led tech team
One-to-one device initiatives have exploded in popularity and have dramatically changed the classroom environment. Dedicated device access doesn’t just benefit students through improved educational outcomes, but also benefits…
5 Big Ideas for Education Innovation in 2019
Over the last year, education innovators around the country continued to pursue expanded definitions of student success, personalized approaches, and wholly new models of school.
9 innovation tips from pioneering schools
Stories about innovation seem to be everywhere, and with good reason--educators are searching for groundbreaking strategies to inspire and improve education for every student in every classroom. Because…
15 trends that hinder, accelerate, and enable K-12 innovation
While new trends such as extended reality and mobile devices are enabling expansive changes in K-12 education, progress is often impeded by obstacles such as clunky professional development…
7 engaging resources for the Hour of Code
It's that time of year again--nestled between Thanksgiving and winter break is Computer Science Education Week and the Hour of Code, offering super-cool activities to keep restless students…
7 reasons why we need innovation in schools
Innovation is more than a buzzword today--it's something educators strive for in their classrooms, schools, and districts. We can't test students on their innovation, but we can encourage…
5 ways technology can help students develop a strong moral compass
This past July, educators from the Solomon Schechter Day School of Bergen County arrived in the impoverished Mbekweni community in Paarl, South Africa to help open a first-ever library…
Disrupting opportunity gaps will hinge on networks
Recently, Stanford researcher Raj Chetty came out with yet another new study on the jagged landscape of opportunity facing America. Analyzing the relationship between young people’s exposure to…
Disrupting opportunity gaps will hinge on networks
Recently, Stanford researcher Raj Chetty came out with yet another new study on the jagged landscape of opportunity facing America. ... Read more