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Wizrobotics launches Wizprodigy, a new online competition experience for STEM students

January 28, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Scary, out-of-control robots have long been a favorite Hollywood narrative--but sometimes that narrative becomes reality, like this vintage tin robot.

Wizrobotics, an online live learning platform for teaching and inspiring K-12 students to explore STEM fields, announced the launch of ... Read more

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Lockstep Technology Group Partners with Impero Software to Support Students’ Tech

January 26, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Managed solutions provider Lockstep Technology Group and student safety leader Impero have partnered to offer Impero’s solutions to Lockstep’s partner schools, ... Read more

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Funding Year 2021 E-rate Application Window is Now Open

January 19, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

School funding has always been a challenge, but a recession and pandemic have made it even more of a hurdle for many districts in recent years

Funds For Learning announces that the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) opened the E-rate filing window on January 15, 2021, and will ... Read more

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Rhode Island Approves IXL for K-12 Blended Learning and Assessment

January 15, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

This new and unconventional school year calls for new approaches to assessments--how can they best serve educators and students?

IXL Learning, the K-12 personalized learning platform used by 11 million students, has been approved by the Rhode Island Department ... Read more

District Management

4 tips for blended learning success

January 26, 2021January 14, 2021 by Michele Eaton, Director of Virtual and Blended Learning, M.S.D. of Wayne Township

Here’s how one school has successfully ramped up its blended learning approach in order to meet the challenges of the global pandemic, school shutdowns, and social distancing

This school year (and likely the early part of 2021) continues to look different for each and every school, and even if those schools are in the same…

Education Policy & Funding

5 assessment policy recommendations for the Biden administration

December 7, 2022January 13, 2021 by Laura Ascione

A nonprofit group is offering expert insight into assessment policy priorities for the incoming presidential 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…

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Missouri’s Kansas City Public Schools Selects Discovery Education to Support a Community-Wide Commitment to Student Learning and Success

January 12, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Missouri’s Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS) has selected Discovery Education to support the district’s community-wide commitment to student learning and ... Read more

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Frontline Education has Acquired Forecast5 Analytics

January 6, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

A school and its staff can thrive under a great principal--here are seven hallmarks of strong school leadership.

Frontline Education, a leading provider of school administration software and services purpose-built for K-12, today announced that it has acquired ... Read more

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Kanopy Enhances Kanopy Kids with Short Films from Sesame Workshop and Highlights

January 5, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

According to a soon-to-be released Kanopy survey of more than 730 librarians — primarily in the U.S. –50% of public ... Read more

District Management

30 K-12 edtech predictions for 2021

January 14, 2021January 1, 2021 by Laura Ascione

What edtech trends will take top billing in schools and districts in the new year?

When we posted our 2020 predictions on January 1 last year, we--along with the majority of the world--definitely didn't anticipate the curveball that was (and continues to be)…

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Discovery Education Appoints Scott Kinney as Chief Executive Officer and Kelli Campbell as President

December 22, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Discovery Education—the Charlotte, North Carolina based global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 ... Read more

Building an Engaging K-12 HCM Experience in Challenging Times

September 2, 2021December 17, 2020 by Jeff Festa

This past year has been challenging for K-12 districts. The day-to-day uncertainty and pressure felt by school leaders has been ... Read more

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Laredo Independent School District and IXL Partner to Support In-Person and At-Home Learning

December 9, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

A psychometric expert looks back on 50 years of assessments and testing innovation and highlights emerging technologies and methodologies to show educators what their students have learned

IXL Learning, the K-12 personalized learning platform used by 11 million students, today announced a three-year agreement with Laredo Independent ... Read more

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Teknikio Releases Tekniverse for K-12 Students to Collaborate in Building Remote or In-Person

December 9, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Teknikio has released a new collaborative learning kit called Tekniverse, which gives students the ability to make and remake connected smart objects in partnership ... Read more

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Savvas Announces its enVision® Mathematics Common Core Grades 6-8 © 2021 Earns Highest Rating from EdReports

December 9, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Distance learning demands that districts close technology gaps and ensure teachers—and students—are equipped for a virtual world

Savvas Learning Company, a next-generation learning solutions leader for K-12 education, is proud to announce that its enVision® Mathematics Common ... Read more

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Illuminate Education Partners with Turnitin to Provide Assessment Resources for Remote Learning

December 4, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Illuminate Education, a leading K-12 student performance solution, is partnering with Turnitin, a leading provider of academic integrity and assessment ... Read more

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Xello Partners with National ACTE to Launch Student Career Development Content Series

December 4, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Xello, a modern K-12 college, career and future readiness program, is partnering with the Association for Career and Technical Education ... Read more

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Nonprofits, Schools Can Receive Free AT&T Wireless Internet Service, Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspots for At-Risk K-12 Students

December 1, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

This school district is weathering the COVID-19 closures by building community in ways that they will continue long after the virus is under control

Connected Nation (CN) is launch today an online application for the AT&T K-12 connected learning program, which is focused on ... Read more

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McGraw Hill Announces New Elementary Math Program That Increases Student Curiosity and Confidence

November 20, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

$Real-world math can help students find a "reason" to learn math in school.$

Learning science company McGraw Hill today announced the release of Reveal Math, a new K-5 math program that offers a ... Read more

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GoGuardian and Pear Deck Merge to Expand K-12 Classroom Management Offerings

November 20, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

GoGuardian, a K-12 EdTech company dedicated to maximizing each student’s learning potential by providing solutions that enable more productive and ... Read more

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Apex Learning and Illuminate Education Partner to Inform Meaningful Instruction

November 18, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Remote testing may be necessary—but proceed with caution, experts advise

Apex Learning, a recognized leader in online learning and Illuminate Education, a leading K-12 student performance system, announce a new partnership. ... Read more

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Austin Independent School District Selects IXL to Support Classroom Instruction and Distance Learning

November 18, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

As the nation enters an uncertain new school year, being prepared and decisive during distance learning will be paramount to success

IXL Learning, the K-12 personalized learning platform used by 11 million students, today announced a three-year agreement with Austin Independent ... Read more

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Newark Board of Ed, Prudential Financial, and Discovery Education Launch Partnership Supporting Academic Achievement

November 5, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

The Newark Board of Education (NBOE) has joined forces with Prudential Financial, Schools That Can, and Discovery Education to create an innovative public-private partnership that ... Read more

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Frontline Education Acquires SuccessEd

November 4, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Frontline Education, a leading provider of school administration software for the K-12 education community, today announced that it has acquired ... Read more

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Discovery Education Keeps Students, Educators, and Families Connected to Curiosity Throughout November with Exciting Series of No Cost Virtual Events

November 3, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

To keep students, educators, and families connected to curiosity, Discovery Education presents six new no cost virtual events during the ... Read more

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Discovery Education Acquires Mystery Science

October 30, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Discovery Education—the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms—today announced the acquisition ... Read more

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Aircuity Celebrates National Energy Awareness Month

October 22, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Aircuity (www.aircuity.com), the indoor air quality company, today celebrated National Energy Awareness Month by recognizing the work done by Aircuity’s ... Read more

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Copyleaks Inc Partners with Canvas LMS to Offer Plagiarism Detection using AI and Machine Learning.

October 21, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Copyleaks, an artificial intelligence platform that detects plagiarism, today announced a partnership today with Canvas, the learning management platform from ... Read more

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Savvas Launches New Interactive US and World History Series

October 15, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Savvas Learning Company, a next-generation learning solutions provider for K-12 education, today announced the release of its new print and ... Read more

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Discovery Education Names SMASH CEO Eli Kennedy to Board of Directors

October 15, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Discovery Education, the Charlotte, NC, based leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms worldwide, ... Read more

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CatchOn Launches Student-Level Data Module, Provides Visibility into Engagement and Learning

October 14, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Assessing students over time using digital tools also helps save teachers' time--learn how to use tools to achieve these assessment goals.

To provide enhanced visibility into student digital engagement and learning patterns, CatchOn, an expansive data analytics and application monitoring tool ... Read more

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All-New Science Techbook for Middle School and STEM Connect

October 14, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Discovery Education today launched Keeping You Connected to Curiosity, a new initiative keeping the continuity of curiosity alive for teachers and students everywhere. Discovery Education is the global ... Read more

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Future of School and Digital Learning Collaborative Announce 10 Member Districts of the Resilient Schools Project

October 14, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Future of School (FoS) and the Digital Learning Collaborative (DLC), two national organizations leading the way toward effective district transformation, today announced the ... Read more

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ManagedMethods Launches Google Classroom Monitoring & Reporting

October 13, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

ManagedMethods, a leading Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) and Microsoft 365 cybersecurity, student safety and compliance platform for K-12 school ... Read more

Education Policy & Funding

10 post-COVID policy issues facing education

December 7, 2022October 8, 2020 by Laura Ascione

Education leaders are tackling tough topics to transform the K-12 education system

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…

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New Mexico Adopts Rave Panic Button to Improve School Safety

October 7, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Technology plays an important role in mitigating threats that could turn into school violence and security incidents.

Rave Mobile Safety (Rave), the critical communication and collaboration platform customers count on when it matters most, announced New Mexico as ... Read more

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321 Insight Announces Resources to Help K-12 Staff Navigate Stress, Trauma

October 5, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

An expert shares how to manage stress in the classroom and focus on mindfulness and positive thinking.

321 Insight, an organization empowering all school staff to meet the needs of today’s students, is releasing a content update ... Read more

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PresenceLearning Partners with the Council of Administrators of Special Education

October 1, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

A tech director shares how monitoring software helps his schools stay on top of cyberbullying, like this upset teenage girl looking at her phone.

PresenceLearning, the leading provider of live online special education related services for K-12 schools, today announced a new partnership with ... Read more

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Mentoring Minds Launches Mobile App to Support Instruction and Student Success

October 1, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

These back-to-school apps can help teachers organize their teaching strategies.

Mentoring Minds, a leading provider of K-12 instructional and critical thinking materials, announces the availability of the Mentoring Minds Resource ... Read more

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iTutor’s Virtual School Allows School Districts to Transform the K-12 Online Experience

September 25, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

With most K-12 students, parents, teachers and administrators engaged in another semester or full academic year of pandemic-induced remote learning, ... Read more

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