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Leveraging AI to help special education teachers

August 2, 2024 by Jessica Cook & Steve Baule

Using AI, special education teachers can improve efficiency and productivity and improve their connections with students.

Because special education teachers consistently identify high levels of paperwork as a regular source of burnout and job dissatisfaction, educational leaders need to look to generative AI tools…

Transform Education with Jabra

September 3, 2024August 1, 2024 by Jeff Festa

Transform education with Jabra’s audio and video technology, designed for immersive learning, and seamless connectivity. Enhance student engagement and accessibility ... Read more

K-12 Cybersecurity

Schools must bolster network continuity as they adopt more technology

July 31, 2024 by Alan Stewart-Brown, Opengear

Online learning requires constant connectivity so students to access learning materials and turn in assignments--and OOB management can help.

Technological innovations have always been a vital aspect of education, with today’s classrooms coming a long way from chalkboards and overhead projectors to the latest in cloud computing…

Classroom Learning

Lifelong learning: Developing skills across all ages

July 30, 2024 by Sam Baule, U.S. Army & Marian University

Teachers have the task of educating students to meet ever-changing standards and instilling lifelong learning through student engagement.

Curiosity is a fountain of opportunity for all educators. Because the world is always changing, there are infinite examples of how to use this to your advantage.

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Anthology Sets New Standard in EdTech with Latest Blackboard® LMS Release, Emphasizing AI Literacy, Instructor Efficiency, and Student Success

July 26, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Orlando, Florida – Anthology, the leading educational technology company, revealed the latest iteration of its Learning Management System (LMS), Blackboard, at ... Read more

COVID in Schools

The pandemic’s lasting impact on young learners

July 26, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Longitudinal data show post-pandemic recovery is occurring at an uneven pace for different student populations and different learners.

Young students require more learning support to remain on pace with historical academic growth trends, according to new research from Curriculum Associates, which unveils national data on the…

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HMH Unveils Bold New Brand, Reflecting Commitment to Advancing Growth for Every Student

July 25, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

BOSTON – Adaptive learning company HMH today announced a refreshed brand that reflects its commitment to accelerating dynamic learning and helping ... Read more

AR & VR in the Classroom

Integrating VR into your classroom is easier than you think

July 25, 2024 by Sam Schwiebert, Middle School Language Arts Teacher

Integrating virtual reality into classrooms can give students experiences that would otherwise not be possible.

Integrating virtual reality (VR) into your classroom may be easier than you think. With rising demand and innovations in the VR technology space, the present may be the best time…

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iCEV Launches New Eduthings Interface for the 2024-25 School Year

July 24, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Lubbock, TX – iCEV, a trailblazer in Career & Technical Education (CTE) solutions, is bringing its new Eduthings interface to ... Read more

K-12 Cybersecurity

Privacy and data protection are driving edtech adoption trends

July 24, 2024 by Al Kingsley, NetSupport

The rapid evolution of emerging technologies, coupled with the strain on already-stretched teams, makes urgent data privacy action necessary.

Tech-enabled learning is an educational mainstay and it is top of mind for IT directors as they face shifts in regulation, vulnerability, and best practices in managing student…

Digital Learning Tools

How Canva makes my life as an educator easier

July 23, 2024 by India Hill, Ed. S., Elementary Educator

Digital tools and resources like Canva are instrumental in ensuring classrooms are dynamic, connected, and supportive learning environments.

By now, you have likely heard of Canva (if you haven’t, please check out this resource, then come back). A couple of years ago, I was introduced to…

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Stride PD Reimagines Professional Development for Today’s Educators

July 22, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Stride Professional Development (PD), a division of Stride, Inc., draws on nearly 25 years of experience as a leader in ... Read more

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Online and Hybrid Learning Strategies: eSN Innovation Roundtable

July 22, 2024 by Laura Ascione

District edtech leaders discuss approaches to online and hybrid learning pre- and post-pandemic--and what the future holds.

We can't discuss online and hybrid learning without acknowledging the role the COVID-19 pandemic played in forcing districts to move fully online for virtual instruction, later paving the…

Curriculum & Assessment

6 tips to select the right assessments for your district

July 19, 2024 by Laura Ascione

The right assessments and tools can help educators and district leaders accurately measure students' academic progress.

Ensuring student achievement is on track is critical, particularly as post-pandemic academic progress still remains slower for some student groups.

Student Well-Being

9 ways to honor diversity and cultivate safe learning spaces

July 17, 2024 by Timothy Montalvo, Iona University

Embracing diversity ensures that all students feel valued, respected, and empowered to succeed--here are strategies for educators.

In today's diverse educational landscape, fostering a safe and inclusive environment isn't just a moral imperative--it's crucial for effective learning. As educators, we understand that students thrive academically…

Innovation Insights

Remote Possibilities: District leaders share best practices of online learning

July 16, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

In this episode of Innovations in Education, sponsored by Stride Professional Development, host Kevin Hogan delves into the complexities and ... Read more

Innovation in Education

Innovation—A New York State of Mind

July 19, 2024July 15, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

The inaugural Deeper Learning New York conference (DLNY 2024) kicks off tomorrow July 16-17 at Kingston High School in the ... Read more

AI in Education

Enhancing learning through AI and human educators

July 17, 2024July 15, 2024 by Nhon Ma, Numerade

A human-AI approach helps educators create a more inclusive, efficient, and effective educational system to best benefit students.

In the realm of education, the integration of technology--and particularly artificial intelligence (AI)--with traditional human-led instruction is a topic of increasing relevance and debate.

AI in Education

5 critical priorities for AI in education

July 11, 2024 by SREB Staff

The SREB Commission on AI in Education met to outline AI’s role in education, focusing on AI skill readiness and policy development.

As AI evolves and cements its place in the global economy, educators and stakeholders recognize that in addition to using AI in learning, students will need to develop…

Classroom Learning

Here’s what drives summer learners–it’s not what you think

July 11, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Survey identifies the critical importance students place on flexible learning, tutors, and regular assessments for academic success.

A recent survey of tutors, learners, and parents reveals an overwhelming drive across the board for more academic support, as well as a desire for flexible, self-directed learning…

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Annual Survey Highlights Educators’ Embrace of ST Math, Created by MIND Education

July 5, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

IRVINE, Calif. — MIND Education, an organization dedicated to ensuring that all students are mathematically equipped to solve the world’s ... Read more

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10 practical and actionable tips for summer learning programs

July 5, 2024 by NWEA Staff

Research highlights summer recommendations for achieving positive student learning outcomes and closing pandemic-related achievement gaps.

Summer learning programs aren't new, but in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and continued learning loss and student achievement gaps, these programs are on the rise.

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PBLWorks Announces its 2024 Award Winners

July 4, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Novato, CA – The Buck Institute for Education (dba PBLWorks), a national provider of professional development for high quality Project ... Read more

Curriculum & Assessment

4 videos about the nation’s history

July 4, 2024 by Laura Ascione

U.S. history is a fascinating and nuanced topic--TED-Ed Lessons offer videos covering much of the nation's history.

Whenever a national historical event or celebration rolls around, it inevitably raises questions about the nation's history, why we observe the holiday, how different traditions formed, and what's…

Digital Learning Tools

5 edtech tools for the statistics teacher (and other teachers, too)

July 3, 2024 by Brent Grahn, Shakopee High School

Finding the right edtech tools is a must when a teacher begins to teach a new class--these are great for statistics teachers and others.

As a high school math teacher who is about to start his first year of teaching AP Statistics, I find myself searching for arrows to add to my…

District Management

Taking K-12 education transformation from pipe dream to pipeline

July 2, 2024 by Thomas Arnett, Clayton Christensen Institute & Kelly Young, Education Reimagined

Disruptive Innovation could deliver what young people want and need, now--K-12 education transformation necessitates a change.

Across the U.S., most K–12 schools continue the cycle of pounding a square peg into a round hole. Learners and their families want relevant and engaging learning experiences…

AI in Education

A taxonomy for using AI in education

July 1, 2024 by Steven M. Baule, Ed.D., Ph.D.

The expansion of generative AI tools in education illustrates the diverse ways in which it can be integrated into learning environments.

Educators and institutions are grappling with how best to integrate AI into the learning environment while balancing innovation with ethical considerations, assessment concerns, and instructor comfort.

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Study from EPS Learning on Improving Literacy Outcomes for Special Education Students Meets ESSA Level 3 Evidence Standards

June 28, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

BETHESDA, Md. — EPS Learning, the leading provider of PreK-12 literacy solutions, is excited to announce that its recent SPIRE® study has ... Read more

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Casio America Relaunches Casioeducation.Com

June 27, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Dover, New Jersey – Casio America, Inc., a pioneer in education technology, announced the relaunch of its dedicated educational website, ... Read more

Live @ ISTE 2024

Using PBL with makerspaces across your curriculum

June 27, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Combining PBL with makerspaces (also called maker education) gives educators an infinite number of projects, assignments, and activities that engage ... Read more

Teaching Trends

How to use PBL with makerspaces across your curriculum

June 27, 2024 by Laura Ascione

At ISTELive 24, combining project-based learning with hands-on engagement yields inspiring results with maker education and makerspaces.

Combining PBL with makerspaces (also called maker education) gives educators an infinite number of projects, assignments, and activities that engage students and truly immerse them in learning.

Live @ ISTE 2024

ISTELive news: LEGO Education previews student engagement data

June 26, 2024 by Laura Ascione

LEGO Education’s Dr. Jenny Nash, Head of Education Impact, previewed compelling and surprising data on the U.S. student disengagement crisis. ... Read more

Live @ ISTE 2024

ISTELive news: SMART launches new inclusion solution

June 26, 2024 by Laura Ascione

In an effort to foster inclusive learning environments, SMART Technologies launched the Inclusive Classroom Bundle, a comprehensive solution designed to ... Read more

Live @ ISTE 2024

Putting the ‘E’ in integrative STEM instruction

June 26, 2024 by Laura Ascione

STEM learning essential, helping students develop skills such as critical thinking and problem solving–skills that will help them be successful ... Read more

CENTEGIX 2024 School Safety Trends: Saving Seconds Saves Lives

October 30, 2024June 26, 2024 by Jeff Festa

Protecting schools is an investment in your community. When schools feel safe, we can focus on teaching and learning. Our ... Read more

STEM & STEAM Trends

Putting the ‘E’ in integrative STEM instruction

June 26, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Educators don't have to shy away from engineering--it's a STEM component that works across core content areas

Engineering and the engineering design process, when incorporated into classrooms correctly, can increase student engagement and subject matter understanding.

Live @ ISTE 2024

ISTELive news: Samsung’s AI-powered upgrades

June 25, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. is showcasing new AI-powered upgrades to its Interactive Display (model name: WAD). First launched in May 2024, the Interactive Display ... Read more

Live @ ISTE 2024

Embracing the hybrid learning spectrum

June 25, 2024June 25, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Moving into the pandemic, education was on a straight–if somewhat predictable–trajectory. In truth, aside from pockets of innovation, much of ... Read more

Live @ ISTE 2024

ISTELive news: Capstone’s PebbleGo gets an active learning upgrade

June 25, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Capstone debuted its newly expanded PebbleGo suite, featuring tools for active learning, content curation features, and other enhancements designed specifically ... Read more

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