States need to strengthen reading instruction policies
While many states seek to improve literacy outcomes for students, they focus too little on a key component to strong implementation and sustainability: effective teachers.
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EmpowerU Honors Exemplary School Partners for Outstanding Impact on Student Mental Health
MINNEAPOLIS – EmpowerU, a leading national provider of mental health skills and support for schools, recently recognized five school districts ... Read more
5 ways to use inquiry-based learning to make math more relevant
One of the joys of being an educator is embracing all the differences every student brings to the classroom, while teaching them to celebrate those unique traits in…
Addressing the root causes of chronic K-12 absenteeism
More children than ever are skipping school. The latest data shows that the number of public school students who miss at least 10 percent of their school days—whether…
How To Engage Today’s Students in Civics
Chris Sinacola, co-editor of Restoring the City on a Hill, on ways that states and local school districts can foster understanding of and curiosity about our nation's history.
American Student Assistance Announces Strategic Alliance with Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship
BOSTON – American Student Assistance ® (ASA), a national nonprofit changing the way kids learn about careers and navigate a ... Read more
Big Deals—Khan Academy Boosts National Civics Bee, AI Tackles Campus Safety, and Stanford Offers Online Math
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation this month announced the launch of the 2024 National Civics Bee. The competition is ... Read more
Most states don’t actually know if teachers are qualified to teach reading
Most states use a weak elementary teacher reading licensure test, meaning that they do not effectively measure teachers’ knowledge of scientifically based reading instruction prior to entering the…
Teacher shortages are worrying the majority of K-12 parents
More than half of parents (56 percent) say they are concerned that teachers are burned out to the point that it will adversely affect their child’s education, according…
U.S. Education Secretary Appoints Baldwin Schools Superintendent to Board Overseeing the Nation’s Report Card
WASHINGTON – Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today appointed Baldwin Union Free School District Superintendent Shari Camhi to serve on the National Assessment Governing ... Read more
Two Cincinnati Firms Help Cincinnati Non-Profit Create World-Class Animations for National Mindful Music Program for Student Wellbeing
Two Cincinnati animation firms, Pixel Fiction and Lightborne, joined forces to support Mindful Music Moments, Cincinnati non-profit The Well’s signature ... Read more
How a true teacher hero advocates for student equity and belonging
Now in his 10th year of teaching, John Arthur's students have gained national recognition as champions for children and immigrants like them through music videos and other digital…
The STEM Careers Coalition Presents a New Collection of Curated Digital Content for Manufacturing Day 2023
Charlotte, NC. – In celebration of National Manufacturing Day, the STEM Careers Coalition™ – the first-of-its-kind national STEM initiative powered ... Read more
10 key CoSN back-to-school resources for edtech leaders
This collection of CoSN resources can help guide K-12 edtech leaders through the beginning of a new school year.
Most Parents Think Teachers Are Fully Prepared to Deliver Science of Reading-Aligned Instruction; Educators Are Less Optimistic
BOSTON – A national survey of over 800 U.S. parents[1] commissioned by Lexia, a part of Cambium Learning Group, and conducted ... Read more
Unfinished learning concerns still plague educators
Concerns over unfinished learning continue to occupy educators' and parents' minds. For educators, teacher shortages and burnout are the only issues that loom larger than unfinished learning and…
Carolina Biological Products Named Best-in-Class for K to 12 Science Teaching and Learning in National STEM Awards
BURLINGTON, NC – Carolina Biological is proud to announce that its products won a number of new science education awards. ... Read more
Winners Announced for “Educators Pick Best of STEM® 2023” Awards
Portland, OR – The Teich Group and Catapult X announce the winners of the Educators Pick Best of STEM® 2023 ... Read more
Finalists Announced for “Educators Pick Best of STEM® 2023” Awards
(Portland, OR) – The Teich Group and Catapult X announce the finalists for the Educators Pick Best of STEM® 2023 ... Read more
3 strategies to optimize virtual learning in special education
As the demand for special education teachers outpaces supply, school districts are seeking innovative solutions to bridge the gap and provide high-quality education to students with special needs.…
National Math and Science Initiative Receives $100,000 Grant from TC Energy to Train Virginia Teachers
DALLAS AND NORFOLK, VA. — The National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) is pleased to announce the generous support of TC ... Read more
How school-home communication combats chronic absenteeism
Adolescents are in crisis right now. Social media, pandemic isolation, gun violence, and structural racism have formed a perfect storm. It’s been so devastating to teens that the…
Certiport Names 2023 Adobe Certified Professional US National Champions
Orlando, Florida – Certiport, a Pearson VUE business and the leading provider of performance-based IT certification exams that accelerate academic ... Read more
Making the grade: How to spur achievement after NAEP declines
For decades, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) has pursued a mission to monitor student academic performance, providing insights into educational progress and long-term trends. It’s a…
Certiport Names 2023 Microsoft Office Specialist US National Champions
Orlando, Florida – Certiport, a Pearson VUE business and the leading provider of performance-based IT certification exams that accelerate academic ... Read more
Savannah-Chatham County Public School System Selects D2L Brightspace to Provide a More Unified Learning Experience
TORONTO /PRNewswire/ – D2L, a global learning technology company, announced today that Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, the 10th largest school district in Georgia, ... Read more
How my 5th graders are taking a stand against bullying
Unseen and often silent, the shadows of bullying loom within the walls of schools, casting a dark cloud over the lives of countless students. The PACER's National Bullying…
Cutting-Edge Technology Teaches Lessons about World War I
WASHINGTON, D.C. – During the upcoming National History Day Finals, The Doughboy Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to World War ... Read more
3 new trends in student assessment
The National Council on Measurement in Education’s (NCME) annual meeting has always offered an opportunity to learn about innovative research and new trends in assessment. It is a…
Kidwind Celebrates Top Renewable Energy Innovations From Students At The 2023 National Kidwind Challenge
Boulder, Colo. – Being one of the best was the goal of each of the 80 teams while competing at ... Read more
5 strategies for first-year special education teachers
If you’re heading into your first job as a special education teacher, congratulations. Not only will you be able to use the knowledge you developed as a student…
From inspiration to impact: Attracting women to STEM
The number of women working in STEM jobs has increased 31 percent over the past decade, but women continue to be outnumbered by men in some of the…
The Case For Coming to School: One Simple Approach to Improving Attendance
School is so much more than just a place to be. It’s a place to become. Students who come to ... Read more
Local School Wins Frontier Airlines’ National Contest
Phenix City, Ala.— South Girard School (SGS) entered and won Frontier Airlines’ national contest ahead of Teacher Appreciation Week. This ... Read more
Student mental health tops list of school safety concerns
Educators participating in a recent survey overwhelmingly believe that the Covid pandemic has increased student mental health needs--and in many instances, mental health issues are the biggest obstacle…
New, Free Digital Experience Offers All Students Invaluable Career Readiness Opportunities
BOSTON, MA – Kids today do not feel adequately prepared to make informed, confident decisions about what they want to ... Read more
How to use micro-coaching for teacher PD
The United States is experiencing a national education shortage of teachers leaving the profession in droves, coined “The Great Resignation” due to high anxiety, burnout, safety concerns, low…
Online tutoring is changing how we support our students
As the latest results from the National Assessment of Academic Progress (NAEP) make clear, we have a long way to go to ensure that our students are achieving…
What do superintendents really think of the NAEP?
Last October, newspapers around the country reported the results of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as the Nation’s Report Card. And just like in previous…
Pennsylvania School Reports Student Growth in Mathematics Despite National Trends
ST. PAUL, MINN. (PRWEB) — Sourcewell, a trusted advisor to education leaders, announces that North Star Central Elementary School in Boswell, Pennsylvania—home ... Read more