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Big Deals—Khan Academy Boosts National Civics Bee, AI Tackles Campus Safety, and Stanford Offers Online Math

November 27, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation this month announced the launch of the 2024 National Civics Bee. The competition is ... Read more

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Most states don’t actually know if teachers are qualified to teach reading

November 20, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Requiring stronger elementary teacher reading licensure tests can improve teacher preparedness and the quality of reading instruction.

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…

School Management

Teacher shortages are worrying the majority of K-12 parents

November 8, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Nearly two-thirds of parents say they are concerned about their school’s ability to provide qualified educators due to teacher shortages.

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

November 6, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

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

October 26, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Two Cincinnati animation firms, Pixel Fiction and Lightborne, joined forces to support Mindful Music Moments, Cincinnati non-profit The Well’s signature ... Read more

Teaching Trends

How a true teacher hero advocates for student equity and belonging

October 24, 2023October 24, 2023 by Laura Ascione

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

October 5, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

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

September 26, 2023September 26, 2023 by CoSN Staff

As edtech leaders head back to school, resources touching on equity, cybersecurity, asset management, and more can make for a smooth start.

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

September 25, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

BOSTON – A national survey of over 800 U.S. parents[1] commissioned by Lexia, a part of Cambium Learning Group, and conducted ... Read more

COVID in Schools

Unfinished learning concerns still plague educators

September 12, 2023September 12, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Nationwide surveys reveal parents’ and educators’ concerns and hopes regarding students’ ongoing unfinished learning.

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

August 30, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

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

August 25, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

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

August 11, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

(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

August 14, 2023August 8, 2023 by Kristy Sprague, M.Ed., Ed.S., Special Education Clinical Manager, VocoVision

School leaders are partnering with reliable virtual learning providers to manage telepractitioners and virtual special education teachers.

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

August 7, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

DALLAS AND NORFOLK, VA. — The National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) is pleased to announce the generous support of TC ... Read more

Student Well-Being

How school-home communication combats chronic absenteeism

July 12, 2023 by Dr. Kara Stern, Head of Education Solutions, SchoolStatus

When it comes to chronic absenteeism, schools should focus on consciously aligning school communication with school connectedness.

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

July 10, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Orlando, Florida – Certiport, a Pearson VUE business and the leading provider of performance-based IT certification exams that accelerate academic ... Read more

Teaching Trends

Making the grade: How to spur achievement after NAEP declines

July 6, 2023 by Aaron McCloud, Founder & CEO, Intervene K-12

Declining NAEP scores are a warning sign that a new approach is needed to effectively address learning challenges and student achievement.

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

July 5, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

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

June 19, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

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

June 12, 2023 by Dr. Yuvraj Verma, Elementary School Teacher, Birmingham City Schools System

When students learn about bullying via social-emotional learning, it instills values that help them to choose compassion over cruelty.

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

June 9, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

WASHINGTON, D.C. – During the upcoming National History Day Finals, The Doughboy Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to World War ... Read more

Curriculum & Assessment

3 new trends in student assessment

June 2, 2023June 2, 2023 by J. Patrick Meyer, PhD, Vice President, Psychometric Solutions, NWEA

Through-year student assessment, AI and machine learning, and individualized assessment were all focus topics at a recent conference.

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

May 25, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Boulder, Colo. – Being one of the best was the goal of each of the 80 teams while competing at ... Read more

Teacher Professional Development

5 strategies for first-year special education teachers

May 23, 2023 by Jamie Sowers, Ed. D, Clinical Special Education Advisory Team Director, BlazerWorks

The demands of being a special education teacher are unlike any other position in schools--support from school administration is essential

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…

STEM & STEAM Trends

From inspiration to impact: Attracting women to STEM

May 22, 2023 by Michelle Stie, Vice President of Teaching and Learning, National Math + Science Initiative

To interest young women in STEM-related careers, we must instill a passion for STEM education at an early age and continue to support them.

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

July 26, 2023May 19, 2023 by Jeff Festa

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

May 10, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Phenix City, Ala.— South Girard School (SGS) entered and won Frontier Airlines’ national contest ahead of Teacher Appreciation Week. This ... Read more

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Student mental health tops list of school safety concerns

April 27, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Early intervention is key to supporting students, yet few educators have the tools, support necessary to address 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

April 19, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

BOSTON, MA – Kids today do not feel adequately prepared to make informed, confident decisions about what they want to ... Read more

Teacher Professional Development

How to use micro-coaching for teacher PD

April 19, 2023 by Dr. Donna Spangler, Department Coordinator of Coaches, Derry Township School District, Sibme Virtual Coach

The teacher shortage is creating a troubling trend surrounding teacher PD and other professional development needs.

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 & Hybrid Learning

Online tutoring is changing how we support our students

April 10, 2023 by Patrick Williams, Principal, Baker Charter Schools

Online tutoring gives our students access to the critical academic support they need, even outside traditional school hours

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…

District Management

What do superintendents really think of the NAEP?

July 28, 2023April 5, 2023 by Doug Roberts, Founder and CEO, Institute for Education Innovation

There’s no question the pandemic has taken a toll on learning--but superintendents say there's more behind the NAEP results.

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

March 29, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

ST. PAUL, MINN. (PRWEB) — Sourcewell, a trusted advisor to education leaders, announces that North Star Central Elementary School in Boswell, Pennsylvania—home ... Read more

Mathletics Announces US Winners of 2023 ‘World Math Day’

March 28, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

NEW YORK – On March 8, 2023, 296,090 students from around the world took part in ‘World Math Day’, an ... Read more

Poptential™ Free U.S. Government Curriculum from Certell Teaches Students About U.S. Debt

March 7, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Poptential™, an award-winning family of free social studies course packages, offers instructors a variety of content to ... Read more

STEM & STEAM Trends

Building pathways to successful STEM careers for ALL learners

March 7, 2023 by Anne Papakonstantinou, Director & Adem Ekmekci, Director of Research and Evaluation, Rice University School Mathematics Project

Building better pathways to STEM careers starts with teachers, counselors and parents--and a few basic math concepts

In recent years, close to 70 percent of students went straight from high school to college, with those going to four-year universities typically outnumbering those enrolling in two-year…

Student Well-Being

Surveys show troubling trends in student behavior

March 6, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Superintendents cite insufficient budget as one challenge preventing them from adequately addressing student mental health crises

Eighty-four percent of teachers say that students are developmentally behind in self-regulation and relationship building compared to students prior to the pandemic. Teachers also report that they are…

Ancora High School Partners with McGraw Hill to Launch New Online High School for Adults

February 22, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

ARLINGTON, Texas/PRNewswire/ — Workforce solutions provider Ancora has developed a new relationship with McGraw Hill to launch Ancora High School. ... Read more

Alliance for Decision Education Unveils First K-12 Learning Standards for Decision Education

February 24, 2023February 22, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

PHILADELPHIA — The Alliance for Decision Education, a national nonprofit organization leading the movement to have decision-making skills taught in ... Read more

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