Cybersecurity in K-12 Education
School systems experience nearly daily security incidents with increasing sophistication, resulting in data breaches, financial losses, and operational disruptions. Recent ... Read more
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SkillsUSA competitions give students hands-on experience with career skills
The most effective way for students to learn career-ready skills in fields such as advanced manufacturing and robotics is by applying these skills in the context of authentic…
NoRedInk and the National Writing Project Partner to Inspire the Next Generation of Writers in the Age of Gen AI
SAN FRANCISCO – NoRedInk, the comprehensive online writing platform provider used in over 60% of U.S. school districts, has partnered ... Read more
As World Autism Day nears, here’s how to support neurodiverse students
The number of children diagnosed with developmental disabilities is on the rise, specifically attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Is your district safeguarding student data?
Protecting student data is critical for school district IT leaders, but many cite leadership and training gaps, along with time and manpower, as obstacles in that pursuit, according…
Blessings in a Backpack Names Lisa Hanneman as Chief Development Officer
CHICAGO – Blessings in a Backpack, a nonprofit organization that provides hunger-free weekends for kids across the United States, has announced ... Read more
FullBloom Acquires CharacterStrong, Leading Provider of School-Based Mental Health Solutions for Students
PHILADELPHIA – FullBloom, the nation’s leading child development platform, providing academic, behavioral, and mental health interventions and supports to K-12 ... Read more
Students Explore STEM with Engineers
Middletown, PA – Phoenix Contact engineers head back into the classroom this week to teach sixth-grade science class at Middletown ... Read more
Catapult Learning Survey of K-12 School Counselors Reveals Critical Shortfalls in Addressing Youth Mental Health Crisis
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Catapult Learning, a leading provider of evidence-based academic, behavioral, and mental health interventions for K-12 schools, today unveiled ... Read more
Honoring a Space Pioneer: 30 Years Since Dr. Bernard A. Harris Jr.’s Historic Spacewalk
Dallas, TX – National Math and Science Initiative proudly celebrates the 30th anniversary of former CEO Dr. Bernard A. Harris Jr.’s ... Read more
NAEP scores show disheartening trends for the lowest-performing students
Most American students are still performing below their pre-pandemic counterparts in reading and math, while the yawning gap between high-achieving and low-performing students got even wider, data from…
Advancing digital equity through teacher leadership
Meaningful opportunities for teachers to build expertise and leadership beyond their classroom add to a sense of professionalism and fulfillment. In an age when the role of technology…
NECC, NASEF, and LeagueOS Launch North America’s Largest Esports Recruiting Portal
The National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC) announced a groundbreaking effort to help support its members with the creation of a ... Read more
In an alarming trend, teacher diversity is slowing
A new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) reveals a troubling trend: Nationally, the diversity of the teacher workforce is growing at a slower pace…
NCCER Program Expansion Impacts Thousands Nationwide in 2024
ALACHUA, Fla. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) — a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization — ... Read more
The 36th Annual National Service-Learning Conference® Returns to Saint Paul, MN
Saint Paul, MN – The National Youth Leadership Council (NYLC) is proud to announce The 36th Annual National Service-Learning Conference, ... Read more
Want to improve STEM education? Here’s how
Federal agencies, states, and school districts should develop robust methods to expand the use of promising innovations that can improve STEM education from pre-K through high school.
AI and teacher burnout: Can technology really help?
Teachers are facing ever-growing demands: providing quality lessons, attending to individual student needs, and managing administrative loads that stretch their time and energy to the limit.
Sailing through adversity: 4 Olympic-sized lessons in educational leadership
When Lara Dallman-Weiss and Stuart McNay set sail together at the 2024 Paris Olympics, they weren't just navigating open waters--they were challenging traditional norms in a sport historically…
VHS Learning Among 136 Organizations Committed to Advancing Computer Science Education through CSforALL
Boston – At the eighth annual CSforALL Summit, VHS Learning has once again made a CSforALL national commitment to advance computer ... Read more
95 Percent Group Grows Continuum of Science of Reading Professional Learning With Launch of 95 Foundational Tools for Paraprofessionals, Tutors, and School Staff
Lincolnshire, IL – National momentum around the science of reading continues to increase and with it the demand for professional ... Read more
How pet therapy boosts our students’ well-being
Children nowadays face various stressors in school (academically and socially), as well as challenges from their outside worlds that trickle into their school lives both directly and indirectly.
Lauren Brazel of Tinley Park High School is Named the Grand Prize Winner of the Heroes of the Classroom Program Presented by Kleenex®
TINLEY PARK, Ill.— Lauren Brazel of Tinley Park High School near Chicago is the 2024 Grand Prize winner of the ... Read more
Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) Selects Carlos Garcia for its Lifetime Achievement Award
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) has named Carlos Garcia as the recipient of its ... Read more
SEL implementation soars across U.S.
A national survey of educators and principals shows a record number of K-12 schools reporting social and emotional learning (SEL) implementation, according to new research from CASEL and…
To start the school year off right, invest in literacy
As a country, we are at a pivotal time. Recent national test scores found that our country’s eighth graders are still a full school year behind pre-COVID levels in their…
To boost teacher morale, reimagine the teacher role
A new interactive resource from the National Council on Teacher Quality calls into question the efficacy of the traditional classroom model, underscoring how it isn't structured to help…
DHS Marks Back to School Season with New Resources for Schools, Educators to Recognize and Prevent Online Child Exploitation
WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is sharing new resources for educators, school administrators, coaches, and others who ... Read more
3 free STEAM education resources to nurture student curiosity
According to the National Math and Science Initiative, STEM education helps students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, fosters communication, and bolsters teamwork.
Classworks® Adds Mastery Measurement to Award-Winning Progress Monitoring Tools
Classworks®, a leading provider of K-12 MTSS and Special Education solutions, has introduced Mastery Measurement Progress Monitoring for Reading and ... Read more
The pandemic’s lasting impact on young 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…
Stride PD Reimagines Professional Development for Today’s Educators
Stride Professional Development (PD), a division of Stride, Inc., draws on nearly 25 years of experience as a leader in ... Read more
Can a data literacy program make science more relatable?
A data literacy program that’s also changing students’ relationships with science and scientists is entering its third round of funding with a new $1.5 million grant from the…
PBLWorks Announces its 2024 Award Winners
Novato, CA – The Buck Institute for Education (dba PBLWorks), a national provider of professional development for high quality Project ... Read more
4 videos about 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…
3M Young Scientist Challenge Announces 2024 National Finalists
ST. PAUL, Minn. & CHARLOTTE, N.C. – 3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) today announced the 2024 3M Young Scientist Challenge ... Read more
These attendance management strategies can reduce chronic absenteeism
School districts implementing proactive, consistent attendance interventions saw a 22 percent improvement in chronic absenteeism rates from 2021-22 to 2022-23.
Gen Z students worry about AI, student debt, and careers
More than half of Gen Z youth (59 percent) say they believe AI will have a more negative than positive effect on society in the next 10 years…
Here’s how schools can better support neurodiverse students
The number of children diagnosed with developmental disabilities is on the rise, specifically attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) Names New Executive Director
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) announces it has appointed Ulysses “Uly” Navarrete as its ... Read more