Predicting innovation trajectories in K-12 education
There are lots of promising innovations in tiny pockets of the education system, but decades of advocacy and investment have failed to see those innovations scale. How can…
K-12 education
K-12 cybersecurity vendors: Is the threat already in your house?
K-12 vendors are key components in all aspects of K-12 education. From operational needs such as attendance and payroll to learning applications for reading, science, and mathematics, vendors…
ParentSquare Named Excellence in Equity Award Winner
Santa Barbara, CA — ParentSquare, provider of the premier leading unified school-home communications platform for K-12 education, announced their selection ... Read more
New research offers major insights into post-pandemic learning
Educators are noticeably more comfortable giving students autonomy over their learning–and this is just one of the long-term impacts the ... Read more
How Modern Display Technology is Changing K-12 Education Spaces
K-12 school districts and service providers throughout the country have stepped up heroically to try and facilitate remote learning during ... Read more
Carnegie Learning Helps TX Districts Use TEA Funds with Hands-on Program
PITTSBURGH, PA – Carnegie Learning, a leader in artificial intelligence for K-12 education and formative assessment, announced a NEW, transformational ... Read more
Carnegie Learning Middle School Math Solution Receives Perfect Scores from EdReports.org
PITTSBURGH, PA – Carnegie Learning, a leader in artificial intelligence for K-12 education and formative assessment, today announced that its ... Read more
The Education Service Centers of Indiana Select ParentSquare as a Purchasing Program Partner for School-Home Communications Technology
Santa Barbara, CA — Aug. 17, 2022— ParentSquare, the award-winning unified school-home communications platform for K-12 education, has been named ... Read more
9 priorities for a future-focused education system
The Aurora Institute, a national education nonprofit focused on education systems change, has released its annual report outlining key federal policy issues aimed at transforming our K-12 education…
PowerSchool to Launch Connected Intelligence, First Fully Managed Data-as-a-Service Platform for K-12 Schools
FOLSOM, Calif — PowerSchool (NYSE: PWSC), the leading provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education in North America, today announced it ... Read more
Jamf Introduces Jamf Safe Internet to Power Online Safety Anywhere Students Learn
MINNEAPOLIS, July 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Jamf (NASDAQ: JAMF), the standard in Apple Enterprise Management, rolled out Jamf Safe ... Read more
4 tools to help students build post-COVID research skills
As an educator with 21 years of experience in teaching and learning, I have had the opportunity to work with students of differing abilities and learning backgrounds. During…
Welcome to the “largest on-air classroom” in Louisiana
Learning doesn't just happen inside the classroom, and Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) is working to ensure families across the state play a vital role in their children's education.
Here’s how IT leaders can keep district networks safe
IT teams understand how important cybersecurity measures are, but many struggle to pinpoint where to begin when their resources are limited.
Leading Education Organizations Applaud Spending Increase for Social and Emotional Learning in FY2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act
March 17, 2022 — The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) and Committee for Children strongly applaud the ... Read more
Top strategies to keep your district networks secure
COVID closed in-person classrooms and also gave a boost to cyberthreats to school district networks. As data security breaches--including ransomware attacks, phishing, and unauthorized disclosures--show no sign of…
Pikmykid and Central Access Announce Partnership to Advance School Safety and Efficiency
TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 18, 2022 – Pikmykid, the premier school safety and dismissal platform, today announces its partnership with Central Access, ... Read more
PowerSchool to Acquire Kinvolved, Expanding K-12 Platform to Provide Critical Messaging and Communication Solution
FOLSOM, Calif. PowerSchool (NYSE: PWSC), the leading provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education, has signed a definitive agreement to ... Read more
The Illinois Learning Technology Purchase Program Selects ParentSquare as a Vendor Partner for School-Home Communications
Santa Barbara, CA — Dec. 15, 2021— ParentSquare, the award-winning unified school-home communications platform for K-12 education, has been named ... Read more
How to ensure your district networks are safe and secure
COVID closed in-person classrooms and also gave a boost to cyberthreats to school district networks. As data security breaches--including ransomware attacks, phishing, and unauthorized disclosures--show no sign of…
Kajeet Education Solutions Now Available to UScellular Customers
MCLEAN, Va. October 1, 2021–Kajeet®, a leading provider of wireless connectivity, software and hardware solutions that deliver safe and controlled ... Read more
New ParentSquare Community Groups Feature Helps Districts and Schools Extend Reach to Community Members
SANTA BARBARA, CALIF. SEPT. 24, 2021—Community engagement is an important part of K-12 education. To make it quick and easy ... Read more
ParentSquare Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Unifying School-Home Communications and Strengthening Family Engagement
SANTA BARBARA, CALIF. SEPTEMBER 10, 2021—For decades, districts, schools, and teachers used different tools to communicate with families, making it ... Read more
5 skills for future success–and how to help students develop them
From the classroom to the district director level, and eventually my own desk in the principal’s office, I have served in many different roles in K-12 education.
5 necessary tools for classroom SEL
Social and emotional learning (SEL) has quickly become a cornerstone of K-12 education, because it helps students regulate their own emotions and teaches them to respond kindly to…
6 necessary steps to move K-12 education forward in 2021
Six key K-12 education trends, including teachers and parents becoming more open to new ways to teach and learn, and finding value in technology to stay connected, will…
Beaverton School District in Oregon Selects ParentSquare for its School-to-Home Engagement Platform
Santa Barbara, CA — June 23, 2021— Research on the effects of parental involvement has shown a consistent, positive relationship ... Read more
What should educators teach? Computational thinking
The way we approach problems in the workplace has changed drastically because of technology. Therefore, it is imperative that we set students up for future success by teaching…
CASEL Releases Recommendations for SEL Investments with American Rescue Plan (ARP) Dollars
CHICAGO, IL – The American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of 2021 represents a $123 billion infusion in K-12 education, including ... Read more
K-12 education needs a cybersecurity overhaul
The 2019-2020 school year faced unprecedented challenges with the abrupt shift to remote learning brought about by the pandemic. But while schools struggled to adapt to these changes,…
IXL Learning Names Richard Carranza as Chief of Strategy and Global Development
IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by more than 12 million students, has hired Richard Carranza as its ... Read more
Sharp NEC Display Solutions Upgrades ME and MC Series Projectors for Classrooms
NEC’s breakthrough lamp technology lasts up to 20,000 hours, effectively eliminating lamp maintenance requirements for the life of the projector ... Read more
Savvas Announces its enVision® Mathematics Common Core Grades 6-8 © 2021 Earns Highest Rating from EdReports
Savvas Learning Company, a next-generation learning solutions leader for K-12 education, is proud to announce that its enVision® Mathematics Common ... 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
Savvas Launches New Interactive US and World History Series
Savvas Learning Company, a next-generation learning solutions provider for K-12 education, today announced the release of its new print and ... Read more
10 post-COVID policy issues facing education
A new report from the Aurora Institute examines the top 10 K-12 education policy issues that have surfaced in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The report, Education…
Savvas Learning Company Launches Culturally Responsive Learning Initiative
Savvas Learning Company, a next-generation learning solutions provider for K-12 education, is proud to announce the launch of its Culturally ... Read more
LearnWell Names Ardena White as VP of District Mental Health Partnerships
Today, LearnWell, a leading mental health services company in K-12 education, announced that Ardena White has been named Vice President ... Read more
LearnWell Acquires Comprehensive Counseling
LearnWell, a leading mental health services company in K-12 education, announced it has expanded its services through an agreement with ... Read more
Merge Releases Hand-Held Digital Teaching Aids
Merge, the leader in mixed reality for K-12 education, announced today their new hand-held digital teaching aids are now available ... Read more