Why education leaders must highlight their people
When I asked my executive assistant to proof my first superintendent’s report for the public board packet, she came back and said that she was surprised that I…
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Tips, tools, and truths: Making PD meaningful in today’s classrooms
As a classroom teacher and district leader with over 26 years of experience, I’ve attended countless professional development (PD) sessions. Some were transformative, others forgettable.
The move from principal to district leader was fraught–here’s what I missed the most
I knew taking a central office role meant trading the school building for a district badge. I knew the days would be filled with policy, meetings, and personnel…
Showfloor News: Avantis Education showcases immersive VR experiences and new ClassVR headsets
Avantis Education, a global leader in Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR) technology for K–12 schools, unveiled the engaging Future Forests ... Read more
Disrupting U.S. schools wasn’t possible before–that may be changing
As Robert Pondiscio observed recently, K–12 schools have largely been spared Disruptive Innovation of the sort that has transformed everything from retail to consumer package goods, telecommunications, computing, steel,…
River Valley School District (PA) First to Implement Yourway Learning $1M AI Grant
Yourway Learning, a leader in AI-supported educational solutions, announced last week the launch of its $1 million, donor-funded Nationwide AI Grant Initiative. ... Read more
10 ways COVID changed American schools
COVID had already killed thousands of people in other countries and was spreading in the United States when a top federal health official said schools should prepare to…
Being a principal just got harder–here’s why
There is a squeaky old merry-go-round in my neighborhood that my own children play on from time to time. Years of kids riding on it have loosened its…
ASU Preparatory Academy Educators Enhance Stem Knowledge at Inaugural Microspark Conference
TEMPE, Arizona – Educators with a passion for STEM learning gathered with their peers and industry leaders at the inaugural ... Read more
Illinois’ Valley View School District 365 Selects Adaptive Online Reading Program to Improve Student Literacy in Grades 6-8
Charlotte, NC —Illinois’ Valley View School District 365 (VVSD) has selected the adaptive online reading program DreamBox Reading Plus by ... Read more
Savvas Learning Company’s Full Suite of K-12 Math Programs Approved by the South Carolina State Board of Education for Statewide Adoption
PARAMUS, N.J./PRNewswire/ — Savvas Learning Company, a next-generation K-12 learning solutions leader, is excited to announce that the South Carolina ... Read more
Linewize Empowers Districts with New Analytics Tool
Charlotte, NC. – Linewize, the North American division of global safety and student wellbeing leader Qoria, today announced the launch ... Read more
The Safety Response Protocols All School Leaders Should Know (eBook)
Equip your schools with life-saving safety response protocols. This eBook provides a clear framework for emergency preparedness, staff training, ... Read more
MackinVIA Earns Prestigious Platinum Modern Library AwardFrom LibraryWorks For Its 10th Consecutive Yea
Burnsville, MN – January 16, 2025 – Mackin, a leader in providing print and digitaleducational resources for PK-12, is proud ... Read more
FETC Takeaways—POV from the Industry Side
This isn’t Chris Klein’s first rodeo. As Head of Education U.S. for Avantis Education, he has watched the acronyms at ... Read more
Alabama State Board of Education Approves Savvas Learning Company’s K-12 Science Solutions For Statewide Adoption For Every Grade Level
PARAMUS, N.J. /PRNewswire/ — Savvas Learning Company, a next-generation K-12 learning solutions leader, is pleased to announce that the Alabama State ... Read more
Showfloor News—New Data Options
Linewize, the North American division of global safety and student wellbeing leader Qoria, announced the launch of EdTech Insights, a new ... Read more
Em-pathy, not un-pathy, in school leadership
In one of his many great YouTube clips, Simon Sinek talks about what key and successful teams seek in their leaders. Performance and ability--sure. But even more important…
Iterate.ai Partners with jp.ik to Bring Secure AI Solutions to the Global Education Market
SAN JOSE, Calif. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Iterate.ai, whose AI solutions enable enterprises to build production-ready applications and ready-to-use products for private ... Read more
New Collection of Free Environmental Education Resources Encourages Students and Teachers to Explore the World
Charlotte, NC — To empower teachers and students to explore their world, the Environmental Education Initiative offers a curated collection of free ... Read more
Incident IQ Welcomes Tech Innovator Bill Loller as Chief Product Officer
Atlanta (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Incident IQ, the workflow management platform built exclusively for K-12, announced today that Bill Loller will ... Read more
Mathleaks Launches MathVizy in the U.S.: Transforming Math Education with AI
Minneapolis, MN – Mathleaks, a leader in educational innovation, is thrilled to announce the U.S. launch of MathVizy, a groundbreaking ... Read more
Tutor Doctor Becomes First Global Tutoring Franchise to Partner with MindPrint Learning
TORONTO – Tutor Doctor, the leader in one-to-one private tutoring, announces its global partnership with the world-class brand MindPrint Learning. ... Read more
SchoolStatus Named to 2025 GSV 150 List of Most Transformational Growth Companies in Digital Learning
Ridgeland, Mississippi — SchoolStatus, a leader in K-12 attendance, communications, and data analytics, today announced they have been included in the ... Read more
Helping science-averse teachers integrate STEM and literacy
As a former middle school math teacher, I've witnessed firsthand how STEM education and literacy can work together to create powerful learning experiences.
Versaterm Launches the Florida Safety and Threat Management Portal
MESA and TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Versaterm, a global public safety solutions leader, today announced a partnership to support Florida’s ... Read more
K12 Tutoring Launches Nationwide, Empowering Students with Personalized Learning Support
Reston, VA (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — K12, a leader in online K–12 education for over 25 years, is proud to announce ... Read more
Boys Town Announces Patent Pending on AI Enhanced Training System & Assistive Mixed Reality Technology
Boys Town Nebraska (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Boys Town today announced the filing of patents for two groundbreaking AI-integrated innovations in ... Read more
Savvas Learning Company Extends Collaboration with Cognizant, Leader in Driving Enterprise Transformation
TEANECK, N.J. / PRNewswire/ — Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) announced today the continuation of its relationship with Savvas Learning Company with the aim ... Read more
K12 Announces Winners of its 2024 Photography Competition
RESTON, VA (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On October 30, K12, a 25-year leader in virtual education, proudly announced the winners of ... Read more
Securly Appoints Tammy Mank Wincup as CEO
CHARLOTTE, N.C./PRNewswire/ — Securly, Inc. (“Securly”), a leading provider of solutions for K-12 school safety and wellness and a portfolio ... Read more
KidWind Supports New Activity and Coloring Book Featuring Women in Energy Careers
Saint Paul, Minn. – Following the success of the children’s book Everyday Superheroes: Women in Energy Careers, authors Erin Twamley ... Read more
PAEMST honors teachers in communities like yours
As a school leader, you know better than anyone that teachers are the backbone of your school. Their commitment to serving the next generation and their dedication to…
Schools must do more to help families overcome language barriers
It’s a well-documented fact that children experience better academic achievement and social adjustment when parents are involved in their education, but navigating a school system can be challenging.
SchoolStatus Selects 2024-25 Customer Advisory Board
SchoolStatus, a leader in K-12 data-driven solutions that empower student success, announced today the launch of its 2024-25 Customer Advisory ... Read more
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
School safety impacts achievement, instructional time, educator retention
Although 77 percent of educators and administrators say they believe school safety significantly impacts staff retention and recruitment, only 33 percent feel that their school or district highly…
MIND Education Enhances Flagship Math Program ST Math with Transformative Back-to-School Upgrades
IRVINE, Calif. — MIND Education, a leader in neuroscience-driven math education solutions, has released transformative upgrades to the ST Math ... 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
Discovery Education Unveils New, Free Environmental Focused Learning Resources
Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education today announced a new curated collection of free dynamic digital resources that encourages students to ... Read more