Back to school but not back to normal
In Getting There: Innovation in Education, Editor at Large Kevin Hogan sits down with K-12 educators, thought leaders, and innovators to highlight the latest in an ever-changing school…
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This S.C. district leader made student safety and mental health a top focus during COVID
The COVID-19 pandemic is far from over, and that means educators across the globe are still finding inventive and innovative ways to support and teach students in classrooms,…
Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready® Classroom Mathematics for Grades 6–8 Named a Highly Rated, “All Green” Program by EdReports.org
NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., September 24, 2021—Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready Classroom Mathematics for Grades 6–8 was recently named a highly rated program ... Read more
Fresno USD’s personalized, blended approach carried students through COVID
The COVID-19 pandemic is far from over, and that means educators across the globe are still finding inventive and innovative ways to support and teach students in classrooms,…
Fort Worth ISD didn’t let COVID derail students’ postsecondary success plans
The COVID-19 pandemic is far from over, and that means educators across the globe are still finding inventive and innovative ways to support and teach students in classrooms,…
Clint ISD’s communication system proved invaluable during virtual learning
The COVID-19 pandemic is far from over, and that means educators across the globe are still finding inventive and innovative ways to support and teach students in classrooms,…
Student-centered learning lessons from the Future Ready Library Summit
As students across the country began heading back to classrooms, a couple hundred library leaders participated in one of this summer’s Future Ready Library Summits. The guiding principle…
COVID didn’t delay this school’s STEAM pathways program
The COVID-19 pandemic is far from over, and that means educators across the globe are still finding inventive and innovative ways to support and teach students in classrooms,…
SDUSD’s “First Responders” sustained authentic learning during COVID
The COVID-19 pandemic is far from over, and that means educators across the globe are still finding inventive and innovative ways to support and teach students in classrooms,…
Heroes at Work: Navajo Prep goes all-in on internet access during pandemic learning
Heroes at Work: An Excerpt from Conversations with the 2021 eSchool Media Hero Awards Grand Prize Winners. Click through for the full interview.
Navajo Prep prioritizes internet access for all students
Never before have educators been challenged and tested as they were, beginning in March 2020 and up until today, and never before has their resilience been more apparent.…
Brevard Public Schools juggles cybersecurity and pandemic learning–here’s how IT leaders did it
Never before have educators been challenged and tested as they were, beginning in March 2020 and up until today, and never before has their resilience been more apparent.…
6 female tech leaders offer advice for women in STEM
It's common knowledge that engaging--and retaining--girls and women in STEM classes, STEM degrees, and STEM careers is an ongoing challenge.
eSchool Media announces winners of first-ever K-12 Hero Awards Program
Rockville, MD, August 31, 2021--eSchool Media is pleased to announce the winners of its inaugural eSchool Media K-12 Hero Awards program, sponsored by Trox, which recognizes the determined…
9 social-emotional learning tips to take into this school year
Following the 2020-2021 school year, educators can look back with pride--and exhaustion--on all we have learned. We have learned to teach in brand new modalities like remote and…
School’s (locked) out: Defending against the new ransomware threat
With schools planning for the 2021-2022 school year, a threat already impacting districts across the country is on many district leaders' minds. Ransomware is proving to be a…
3 ways to support students’ mental and behavioral health this fall
Through no real fault of their own, schools and districts around the nation usually struggle to meet students’ mental and behavioral health needs. The demand for services outstrips…
Marking a New Era in Education, MindSpark Learning® Launches First of It’s Kind Certification in Disruption
August 3, 2021 — Denver, Colo. — MindSpark Learning® (MindSpark™), a nonprofit that delivers extraordinary and sustainable learning experiences for ... Read more
Education Leaders Claypool And McLaughlin Launch New School
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 21, 2021) – Mark Claypool and John McLaughlin, respected education industry veterans with decades of experience, today ... Read more
5 myths about device buyback programs
While most school district officials are aware that they can sell their digital learning device fleets at the end of their lifecycles, many don’t do it because they…
DreamBox Learning® Appoints Key Executives in Record Growth Year
BELLEVUE, Wash. —DreamBox Learning®, the company on a mission to radically change the way the world learns, today announced the ... Read more
5 ways IT leaders can inspire digital transformation post-pandemic
After a year of awe-inspiring progress, Hillsborough County Public Schools CTO Jeremy Bunkley believes K-12 IT leaders need to keep the momentum going to ensure the year’s gains…
3 strategies for making the most of education funding
As school districts across the country make plans for their stimulus funding, it’s critical that they prioritize the purchases that will spur equitable student growth.
3M Young Scientist Challenge Announces 2021 National Finalists and Honorable Mentions
SILVER SPRING, Md. & ST. PAUL, Minn. (Thursday, June 24, 2021) – 3M and Discovery Education today announced the top 10 ... Read more
3M and Discovery Education Announce State Merit Winners in the 2021 3M Young Scientist Challenge
SILVER SPRING, Md. & ST. PAUL, Minn. (Wednesday, June 23, 2021) – 3M and Discovery Education today announced 30 State Merit ... Read more
3 ways to support teachers in flexible learning environments
Flexible learning environments have been a popular buzzword for a while now. Traditionally, flexible learning environments address the flexible use of the physical space as well as how…
Scholastic Teams Up with 5 Female Leaders to Debut New “Rising Voices” K–5 Classroom Library Collection to Empower Girls in STEAM
The Second Collection in the Rising Voices Library® Series Features Powerful Messages from Industry Mentors to Shatter Misconceptions About Girls ... Read more
3 critical STEM action-items for administrators
With summer approaching, now is an opportune time for administrators and science department leaders to work collaboratively with educators to examine what worked and what didn’t, to close…
Virtual learning will become more permanent post-COVID
About two in 10 U.S. school districts have already adopted, plan to adopt or are considering adopting virtual learning after the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to…
How the edtech industry can help get education back on track
With an eye on professional development and high-quality instruction, the edtech industry plays a vital role in post-pandemic education.
Predicting the future of digital learning
As a new decade stretches before us, how will digital learning continue to evolve — and what can K-12 leaders ... Read more
How to take personalized learning to scale
iNACOL defines personalized learning as “tailoring learning for each student’s strength, needs, and interests—including enabling student's voice and choice in what, how, when and where they learn—to provide…
5 steps to build and strengthen students’ networks
Building and strengthening students' networks helps to support student well-being and expand their sense of future possible selves, according to researchers at the Clayton Christensen Institute.
Rural districts are quicker to return to in-person learning
About 42 percent of rural school districts in the U.S. offered fully in-person instruction as of February, compared with only 17 percent for urban districts, according to a…
5 ways to keep equity at the center of teaching
If school system leaders are to make equity a priority as education moves forward during this stage of the COVID-19 pandemic, teacher work environments will have to evolve.
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
Edthena Names Winners of the 2021 Teacher Leader Impact Awards
Educators from across the country recognized for their measurable impact within the school community SAN FRANCISCO (May 6, 2021) – ... Read more
.Tech Domains Partners with Code.org & Domain Industry Giants to Bridge the Widening Gender & Race Gap in Computer Science
100% of .Tech Domain Sales Made Through Domain.com, GoDaddy Pro & Namecheap to Go Towards Enhancing K-12 CS Curriculum .Tech ... Read more
3 ways to prioritize teacher PD as schools reopen
High-quality PD is still critical to teachers’ success, and now is not the time to scale back, especially given the ongoing challenges teachers are facing this school year.
Nebraska public school districts begin unified effort to prioritize principal leadership, launch Tri-City ASCEND Academy
A collective commitment to principal leadership is underway in Central Nebraska, with a trio of school districts — Grand Island ... Read more