Educators reflect on post-COVID learning
The COVID-19 pandemic left an indelible mark on K-12 education, placing immense pressure on teachers as they adapted, literally overnight, to new methods of instruction.
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A FREE Year-Round Reading & Writing Toolkit for Your K-8 Teachers
In this Toolkit, you’ll find a collection of high-leverage tools to distribute to K-8 teams. Print the tools and ... Read more
With AI coaching, a math platform helps students tackle tough concepts
Math is a fundamental part of K-12 education, but students often face significant challenges in mastering increasingly challenging math concepts.
How multimedia and interactive tech transform engagement
Education today looks dramatically different from classrooms of just a decade ago. Interactive technologies and multimedia tools now replace traditional textbooks and lectures, creating more dynamic and engaging…
Lessons from an online teacher: Supporting phenomena-based learning
I have worked in many different states and in many different learning environments throughout my 19-year career as an educator. For the past 13 years I have been…
5 practical ways to integrate AI into high school science
STEM learning is critical for all students, regardless of their postsecondary path, but by high school, engagement often drops and students lose interest in critical subject matters.
A new era for teachers as AI disrupts instruction
Picture your favorite teacher from your childhood. He or she may have been great at explaining things, energetic, affirming, funny, or had other wonderful attributes. I remember Mrs.…
Leveraging edtech for differentiated instruction
Meeting the diverse learning needs of students has long challenged educators who recognize that each student processes information differently and progresses at their own pace.
We are just beginning the uphill climb to improve student reading scores
Millions--probably billions--of dollars invested. Not to mention the blood, sweat, and tears of hundreds of thousands of teachers. And yet, we are facing yet another heartbreaking report on…
New math problems won’t solve our nation’s math problem
How much longer will we keep trying to solve our nation’s dismal math proficiency problem by writing new math problems? Clearly, if that was the answer, it would…
AI in K-12 instruction: Insights from instructional coaches
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes an integral part of modern education, instructional coaches play a pivotal role in guiding teachers on its implementation, bridging the gap between emerging…
A critical shift in digital instruction in 2025
Most K-12 schools in the US will continue to use learning management systems (LMSs) to deliver learning materials, including documents, videos, and quizzes.
Closing the K-2 learning gap through systematic writing instruction
With educators under enormous pressure to make sure students meet grade level standards in reading and math, writing often takes a back seat in the curriculum, as many…
Explicit instruction: Students need more of it
As a progressive educator in New York City for 30 years, I thought I had all the answers. The best teaching had to do with inquiry, with “higher-level…
Growing communicative, knowledge-building composers: A focus on process
Teaching writing today is much like being a conductor of an orchestra. Just like a conductor brings together different instruments and dynamics to create a cinematic score or…
Quality over quantity: Rethinking edtech time in the classroom
Districts nationwide are staring down budget deficits and dwindling reserves now that stimulus funds have wound down, forcing superintendents to make difficult decisions about what to cut, what…
Britannica Empowers Districts Working with Newcomers and Multilingual Learners
CHICAGO — With U.S. schools welcoming an increasing number of students in the U.S. who speak English as a second language and ... Read more
‘Pathway to Prosperity’ initiative shows the power of partnerships in driving student success
Key points: Educators and school administrators are working incredibly hard to get all students, and especially their most challenged populations, ... Read more
Science teachers, math teachers, history teachers–we’re all reading teachers now
Literacy is a foundational skill for learning new content and as an upper elementary science teacher, my soon-to-be middle schoolers have ideally made the vital transition from “learning…
MMI Preparatory School Partners with Lackawanna College to Launch Pre-College Credit Program
SCRANTON, PA – MMI Preparatory School, located in Freeland near Hazleton, has approved a pre-college agreement with Lackawanna College, enabling ... Read more
HMH Launches Performance Suite: A Unified Solution for Curriculum, Assessment and Professional Development
BOSTON – Adaptive learning company HMH today announced HMH Performance Suite–a first-of-its-kind teaching and learning solution that integrates assessment, Tier 1 curriculum ... Read more
Why California Schools Must Prioritize Student Motivation and Mental Health
Amid learning gaps and absences, California schools face an urgent need to prioritize student motivation and mental health. A ... Read more
American teens awash in conspiracy theories, cynical about news media
The News Literacy Project, a nonpartisan education nonprofit, released a study last week that shows the alarming frequency with which American teenagers ... Read more
The Ultimate District Guide to Teaching Multilingual Learners to Read
This practical 6-step guide is a must-have for K-12 leaders. Ignite Reading CEO Jessica Sliwerski provides actionable tips to ... Read more
Los Angeles Unified School District Chooses ClassVR from Avantis Education to Bring Immersive Virtual Reality Learning to Students
Chicago — Los Angeles Unified School District (Los Angeles Unified) has chosen ClassVR from Avantis Education, a global leader in ... Read more
HMH Launches New Generative AI-Powered Classroom Engagement Tool to Support Whole Class Instruction
BOSTON/PRNewswire/ — Adaptive learning company HMH today announced HMH Classcraft’s ™ AI Summarization tool, which allows teachers to quickly understand student comprehension and ... Read more
How Does Technology in the Classroom Help Teachers?
Education technology in the classroom significantly aids teachers by streamlining administrative tasks, enhancing lesson delivery, and improving student engagement.
What are the positive effects of using technology in the classroom?
Technology provides valuable resources and tools that foster collaboration, improve accessibility, and equip students with essential digital skills needed for success in today’s world.
Why is Educational Technology Important in the Classroom?
Educational technology transforms learning by increasing engagement, personalizing instruction, and expanding access to resources. It facilitates interactive and dynamic teaching methods, supports diverse learning needs, and prepares students…
Importance of Technology in the Classroom
Key points: Education technology in the classroom is essential for modern education, offering dynamic tools that enhance learning. It enables ... Read more
Sharpening skills for the digital classroom
Many current teachers went through credential programs that didn’t place enough emphasis on the use of technology in instruction. As a result, many educators feel unprepared to provide…
Avantis Education’s ClassVR Wins Educators Pick Best of STEM® 2024 Award
Chicago — Avantis Education, the leader in virtual reality technology for K-12 schools, was named a winner in the Educators Pick ... Read more
Proximity Learning Partners With LinkIt! To Empower Certified Virtual Teachers With Advanced Assessment Solutions
AUSTIN, Texas–( BUSINESS WIRE)–Proximity Learning Inc., the pioneering provider of synchronous virtual instruction for K-12 education, announced today its partnership ... Read more
Literacy First Expands its Early Childhood Literacy Program to Chattanooga, TN After Successful Pilot Program
Austin, TX — Literacy First, a program from The University of Texas at Austin’s Charles A. Dana Center dedicated to ... Read more
Six Fast Facts About the Science of Reading
There are many misconceptions about the science of reading, including the belief it focuses solely on phonics instruction. In fact, ... Read more
Big Deals: New AI Initiatives in Phonics Instruction and College Counseling
eSpark, an online supplemental curriculum provider for math, reading, and writing, is bringing AI-powered phonics practice to foundational reading instruction ... Read more
Understanding cognitive development in students via Piaget’s Theory
In the ever-evolving landscape of education, it is important to understand how students think and learn so as to be able to teach effectively.
Really Great Reading® and OxEd & Assessment (OxEd) Partner to Bring Comprehensive Oral Language Solutions to the US Market
Washington DC – Really Great Reading®, a leader in foundational reading instruction, and OxEd & Assessment (OxEd), a University of ... Read more
How 5 educators use digital tools in the classroom
When it comes to classroom learning, it's common knowledge that students of all ages are a bit more engaged when they're able to use an interactive or captivating…
IOTA Community Schools (Formerly Green Dot Public Schools Tennessee) Chooses Reading Horizons to Boost Student Literacy Outcomes
Memhis, TN — IOTA Community Schools has chosen Reading Horizons, aleading provider of foundational literacy programs, to enhance reading instruction ... Read more