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National Alliance of Black School Educators Names Patricia Smith of St Charles Parish Public Schools the 2022 NABSE $10,000 Scholarship Award Recipient

January 3, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

NORTH BILLERICA, Mass.—The National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) recently named Patricia Smith, director of federal programs for St. ... Read more

Teacher Professional Development

I’m a first-year teacher. How do I become successful in the classroom?

January 3, 2023 by Dr. Kem Smith, Chalkbeat

For beginning teachers, decide what you value and support students as individuals, build a community of learners, and connect with fellow teachers for support

This is my first year as a teacher and I’m teaching sixth grade, so both my students and I are new to the school. I’m wondering if you…

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CYPHER LEARNING Builds Out Proven Executive Team

November 28, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

PLANO, Texas — CYPHER LEARNING, a leading provider of intelligent learning platforms for schools, universities and organizations around the ... Read more

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Scribbles Software Selected as a Finalist for the 2022 NC TECH Awards

October 28, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Pineville, NC – Scribbles Software, a leading provider of K-12 records and enrollment software located in Pineville, NC, was selected ... Read more

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The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) Announces Recipients of its 2022-2023 Leadership Awards

October 26, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) announces the winners of its 2022-2023 Leadership Awards. The ... Read more

K-12 Cybersecurity

Secure network access led to successful learning initiatives for this eSN Hero Awards winner

December 5, 2022October 25, 2022 by Laura Ascione

This IT leader's innovative leadership led to reduced learning loss and enhanced security. Winner of the Hero Awards.

The pandemic has accelerated the transition to remote and hybrid learning, and it made school districts the number one target for cyberattacks. As the fifth largest school district…

Teacher Professional Development

Using online modules to strengthen teacher leadership programs

December 5, 2022October 4, 2022 by Matthew Finster & Amy Lamitie, Region 5 Comprehensive Center

West Virginia school districts are leveraging digital resources to help manage teacher leadership programs

Teacher leader programs offer opportunities for teachers to assume leader roles and leverage their expertise in teaching without leaving the classroom. Despite some of the potential and promise…

5 Ways to make your eSports program successful

December 1, 2022September 27, 2022 by Jeff Festa

Whether you have an active program in your school district or not, you’ve likely heard about the blazing hot eSports ... Read more

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SchoolStatus Names New Chief Revenue Officer and Expands Sales Team to Build on its Continued Growth

August 10, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

RIDGELAND, Miss., August 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — SchoolStatus, a leading provider of an education communications platform designed to improve student outcomes through data ... Read more

District Management

110% humidity, 100% human collaboration

July 29, 2022 by Britten Follett

Collaboration is critical as librarians, teachers, and administrators help students come back to the classroom after the pandemic

This summer, thousands of educators and vendors who serve education descended on New Orleans and braved 110% humidity for the first “back to normal” conference for the International…

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New Leadership Takes the Reins at Discovery Education’s Social Impact Team

July 26, 2022July 26, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Silver Spring, MD. – Discovery Education—the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place—today announced ... Read more

Classroom Innovations

The path to success is paved with durable skills

July 18, 2022July 12, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Better integrating durable skills in K-12 education will help ensure that more learners ultimately find success in their careers and communities

Workforce needs are ever-changing, and in order to keep pace, today's students should develop--as early as possible--the durable skills necessary for technological and interpersonal success.

District Management

How one district is channeling the Power of One for student success

May 31, 2022 by Dr. Talisa Dixon, Superintendent, Columbus City Schools

student success is important to this district

The Columbus City Schools recently released a new Strategic Plan that details how we are going to achieve our mission over the next five years.

District Management

Lessons of leadership

May 24, 2022 by Kevin Hogan

Many tech tools can help educators address the impact trauma has on their students

In this week's episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: 7 facts about the state of edtech in schools; 5 tips to retain your educators during…

IT Innovations

7 facts about the state of edtech in schools

December 5, 2022May 19, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Districts are modernizing their edtech strategies, but IT leaders still grapple with near-constant cybersecurity risks.

School networks are getting faster and more modern, but school IT departments struggle to keep up with the demand for remote access and support, according to an annual…

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Eason Rytter Of New York, Ny Named 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholar In The Arts

May 12, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

NEW YORK, NY (May 12, 2022) – Eason Rytter, 2022 YoungArts award winner in theater, from Fiorello H. LaGuardia High ... Read more

Making Learning Accessible for All with Apple

October 6, 2022May 3, 2022 by Jeff Festa

Schools around the globe have found that Apple devices’ ease of use, robust design, and thoughtful creative & educational features ... Read more

K-12 Security Essentials for Beginners

October 6, 2022May 3, 2022 by Jeff Festa

There are few industries that have felt the transformational touch of technology quite like education. In this e-book, we address ... Read more

The ABCs of Apple Classroom Management

October 6, 2022May 3, 2022 by Jeff Festa

The classroom has evolved. Students are transitioning from sitting at their desks listening to a lecture to actively participating through ... Read more

5 Apple Features to Drive Education

October 6, 2022May 3, 2022 by Jeff Festa

Apple unveils education-altering features with every operating system release to enhance the teaching & learning experience, all while empowering users. ... Read more

8 reasons to invest in your students with Remind Tutoring for Organizations

August 31, 2022April 26, 2022 by Jeff Festa

Tutoring works. Educators know it. The research backs it. Supplemental instruction in an individual or small-group setting is a valuable ... Read more

COVID-19 Relief Funding for School Districts, Explained

December 5, 2022April 15, 2022 by Jeff Festa

This guide walks you through the COVID-19 funding still available to school districts, how to access emergency funds, and allowable ... Read more

Using Federal Grants to Hire Personnel

October 6, 2022April 13, 2022 by Jeff Festa

Using federal funding sources like Title I, IDEA, and ESSER to hire more reading and math coaches, counselors, school psychologists, ... Read more

4 Ways to make hybrid education work

August 17, 2022April 5, 2022 by Jeff Festa

Change has seemed like the only constant over the past few years. Learn how school systems large and small are ... Read more

Leveraging and Securing Data for Education

February 4, 2025March 31, 2022 by Jeff Festa

Using data to make more informed decisions can help drive digital transformation in schools and colleges. However, this is only ... Read more

SEL & Well-Being

All in your head: Essential post-pandemic mental tactics for education leaders

March 29, 2022 by Kevin Hogan

Bots are become more and more common in education, and it seems their potential is almost limitless

In this week's episode of Getting There: Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: 4 major components of school violence prevention; 7 tips for teacher mental health; and…

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Osmo From BYJU’s Names Former WarnerMedia Executive Shawn Smith as Its First Global Head of Communications

March 23, 2022March 23, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Palo Alto, CA–March 23, 2022–Award-winning STEAM brand, Osmo from BYJU’S, announced today that former WarnerMedia executive Shawn Smith is joining ... Read more

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How Are Some Leaders Able to Connect With Their Communities, Followers, and Stakeholders in Ways That Others Struggle?

March 23, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

March 23, 2022 – Even with the deluge of leadership books on the market, a superintendent of a large school ... Read more

Classroom Management

4 essential components of behavior support in the classroom

December 7, 2022March 22, 2022 by Diane Myers, Ph.D., Senior Vice President, Special Education - Behavior, Specialized Education Services, Inc.

behavior support helps students be successful in school

The 2021-2022 school year began full of promise. Students, families, and educators were ready to get back to pre-pandemic learning routines. Almost no one was prepared for how…

Kognito’s Guide to Securing Funds for Professional Development and SEL Curriculum

June 17, 2022March 18, 2022 by Jeff Festa

As your education partner, we want to help you through this process by offering a concise guide which outlines the ... Read more