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World’s Largest Annual Study of K–12 Reading Habits Finds Digital Reading Doubled from Fall 2019 to Fall 2020

March 2, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Leveraging the power of print is key to expanding educational opportunities--especially during at-home learning

Renaissance, a global leader in pre-K–12 education technology, today released its much anticipated What Kids Are Reading report for 2021. The ... Read more

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Accelerate Learning Names Philip Galati as New President and CEO

March 2, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

How we can apply lessons from 2020 to shape a tech-centric education system for the future

Accelerate Learning, developer of the award-winning STEMscopes line of PreK-12 STEM curriculum, today announced the appointment of Philip Galati as ... Read more

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BetterLesson Appoints Seasoned Educational Technology Leader Matthew Kennard as CEO

February 25, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

BetterLesson, a leading provider of high quality virtual and in-person K-12 professional learning, announces Matthew Kennard as its new CEO. ... Read more

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Renaissance and Nearpod, Coming Together to Empower Teachers and Accelerate Student Growth

February 24, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

$Two students jumping up and down on a blackboard with math problems$

Renaissance, a global leader in student-centered, pre-K–12 personalized practice and assessment, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Nearpod, ... Read more

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Savvas Learning Company and WestEd Provide Cutting-Edge Math Screener and Diagnostic Assessments

February 11, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

$mathematics readiness$

As part of its commitment to helping educators address the challenges of unfinished learning, Savvas Learning Company is excited to ... Read more

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NASA and Discovery Education Invite Educators and Students Worldwide to Join the Exploration of Mars Through a Special Livestream of the Perseverance Rover’s Landing

February 11, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

On February 18, 2021, NASA’s Perseverance rover is set to touch down on Mars and begin exploration of the Red Planet. To commemorate this historic occasion, Discovery ... Read more

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KidWind Offers Virtual Workshops on Renewable Energy Education

February 11, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

The KidWind Project, the international leader in clean energy education, has launched an additional round of virtual workshops for this ... Read more

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Renaissance Offers Unlimited, Free Access to More Than 6,500 Digital Books and News Articles

February 2, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Remote STEM instruction that's both engaging and impactful is possible--with a little determination and creativity

To highlight the importance of daily reading during the COVID-19 pandemic, Renaissance, a global leader in pre-K–12 education technology, is ... Read more

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SDI, Inc. Launches Mobile App for PPE-As-a-Service to Simplify Procurement for Schools

January 28, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

In light of President Biden’s executive order supporting the reopening of schools and early childhood education providers, SDI, Inc., a leader ... Read more

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LenelS2 Announces BlueDiamond Mobile-Ready Readers

January 28, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

LenelS2 today announced a new line of BlueDiamondTM mobile-ready readers. The new multi-technology readers are cost-effective, designed to provide simultaneous ... Read more

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Renaissance Offers Unlimited, Free Access to More Than 6,500 Digital Books and News Articles

January 26, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

These tips and recommendations can help students learn to read, read to learn, and learn to love reading--because a love of reading is a great thing to have

To highlight the importance of daily reading during the COVID-19 pandemic, Renaissance, a global leader in pre-K–12 education technology, is ... Read more

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LenelS2 Announces Strategic Agreement with Bosch Building Technologies

January 7, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

LenelS2 today announced a strategic agreement with Bosch Building Technologies to resell Bosch IP cameras in North America and Europe. ... Read more

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Here’s the biggest mistake educators make with remote learning

January 7, 2021December 30, 2020 by Dennis Pierce

5 ways to create a community of learners

Education thought leader Alan November isn’t shy about discussing what he believes is a key misstep that many educators are making in shifting to web-based instruction during the…

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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

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VHS Learning Commits to CSforALL Movement for the Fifth Year

December 17, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

$Learn how to shed anxiety around math and instead create a classroom math culture that increases achievement$

VHS Learning renewed its commitment to expand access to computer science education for all students at the 2020 CSforALL virtual ... Read more

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Instructure Acquires Certica Solutions to Make Learning Personal for Every Student

December 17, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Instructure today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Certica Solutions, an industry leader in K12 assessment and analytics, ... Read more

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EMC Health Foundation and Hazel Health Partner to Provide Behavioral Health Services to Students

December 11, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

The coronavirus has closed schools, and many students may need help regulating their mental health and dealing with anxiety

EMC Health Foundation (EMCHF) is partnering with Hazel Health, the national leader in school-based healthcare, to fund a new program that ... Read more

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SDI, Inc. and New York City Department of Education Extend Essential Materials to Non-Public Schools

December 9, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

SDI, Inc., a leader in digital supply chain services and solutions, and the New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE) ... 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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KidWind Virtual Workshops Available for Educators

December 4, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

These engineering students work with wind turbines, demonstrating the importance of STEM education.

The KidWind Project, the international leader of clean energy education, created topic-specific renewable energy virtual workshops designed to help educators ... Read more

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Oklahoma’s State Textbook Committee Unanimously Approves Discovery Education Science Techbook

December 4, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Following a comprehensive evaluation, the Oklahoma State Textbook Committee has unanimously approved the Elementary and Middle School editions of Discovery Education’s ... Read more

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5.3 Million Star Assessments Show the True Impact of the COVID Slide

December 1, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

The right reading curriculum, as part of a blended learning program, can lead to great academic gains for students

Renaissance, a global leader in pre-K–12 education technology, has released How Kids Are Performing: Tracking the Impact of COVID-19 on Reading ... Read more

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Tobii Dynavox launches Boardmaker 7 – the new platform for special education

November 20, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

These key imperatives for moving forward in the fight for equity in education can help guide teachers and school leaders

Tobii Dynavox, the global leader in assistive technology for communication, today announced the new generation of its special education platform ... 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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UWorld Launches New Tools to Support Educators in Fostering AP® Success

November 17, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

A building block connects two separate piles of blocks, symbolizing bridging the digital equity gap.

UWorld, the worldwide leader in online learning to prepare for high-stakes exams, today announced the launch of AP® (Advanced Placement®) Learning Tools, ... Read more

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Camden and Discovery Education Launch New PK-12 Partnership Supported by the Subaru

November 9, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

New Jersey’s Camden City School District (CCSD) today launched a new, multi-year partnership with Discovery Education supporting PK-12 education. Through this new collaboration, all ... 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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VuWall Introduces Multi-Video Wall Control and AV Distribution

October 29, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

VuWall, a technology leader in video wall control systems and unified visualization solutions, today announced the introduction of their new ... Read more

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Renaissance Launches Major Updates to Star Spanish Assessments

October 28, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Four ways districts can effectively support their students’ social and emotional well-being when those students can’t be in a face-to-face environment on campus.

Renaissance, the global leader in pre-K–12 education technology, has enhanced Star Spanish, its assessment platform for students who speak, or ... Read more

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2020 Green-Garner Award Recognizing Outstanding Leadership

October 22, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

As part of its support of urban education, Curriculum Associates has partnered with the Council of the Great City Schools ... 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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Renaissance Answers: Has There Really Been an Impact from COVID on Student Performance?

October 15, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Renaissance, a global leader in pre-K–12 education technology, today announced the upcoming release of How Kids Are Performing: Tracking the Impact ... 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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CAE Partners with Education Research and Development Institute

October 14, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Council for Aid to Education, Inc. (CAE), a leading provider of performance-based, authentic assessments measuring essential college and career readiness skills, ... Read more

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LearnWell Names Ardena White as VP of District Mental Health Partnerships

September 23, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Today, LearnWell, a leading mental health services company in K-12 education, announced that Ardena White has been named Vice President ... Read more

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Virginia Discovery Education Science Experience Wins Approval

September 23, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Following a comprehensive evaluation, Virginia’s State Board of Education has approved Virginia Discovery Education Science Experience for statewide use as a ... Read more

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Discovery Education Experience Updates Tailored to Support Students and Educators for Remote, Hybrid, or In-Person Learning

September 16, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Discovery Education–the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources and professional learning for K-12 classrooms–today introduced updates to the award-winning Discovery Education Experience platform ... Read more

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Copyright Clearance Center and EL Education Make it Easy for Schools to License Trade Book Content During Pandemic

September 16, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Copyright Clearance Center, Inc. (CCC), a leader in advancing copyright, accelerating knowledge, and powering innovation, in coordination with participating publishers, is ... Read more

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Impero Creates Cloud-based Solution to Help Schools Record Student Health and Safety Concerns

September 16, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Student safety leader Impero has created Impero back:drop, a new free cloud-based solution to help schools manage and record student ... Read more

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