Mathletics Announces US Winners of 2023 ‘World Math Day’
NEW YORK – On March 8, 2023, 296,090 students from around the world took part in ‘World Math Day’, an ... Read more
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Poptential™ Free U.S. Government Curriculum from Certell Teaches Students About U.S. Debt
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Poptential™, an award-winning family of free social studies course packages, offers instructors a variety of content to ... Read more
Building pathways to successful STEM careers for ALL learners
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…
Surveys show troubling trends in student behavior
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
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
PHILADELPHIA — The Alliance for Decision Education, a national nonprofit organization leading the movement to have decision-making skills taught in ... Read more
Finding the learning loss data needed to drive learning recovery
The National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) Report Card on learning loss was a sobering but not unexpected reckoning for how deeply and broadly the pandemic impacted student…
National Report Reveals Rapid and Discreet Wearable Panic Buttons Directly Impact Staff Well-Being and Job Satisfaction, and Students’ Perceptions of Safety
ATLANTA/PRNewswire/ — CENTEGIX, the leader in incident response solutions, today released its biannual report highlighting the impact of safety tools ... Read more
Major gender disparities harm students’ college and career readiness
Far fewer female high school graduates say they feel prepared to decide on a career path compared to male high school graduates, according to the second part of…
National Alliance of Black School Educators Names Patricia Smith of St Charles Parish Public Schools the 2022 NABSE $10,000 Scholarship Award Recipient
NORTH BILLERICA, Mass.—The National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) recently named Patricia Smith, director of federal programs for St. ... Read more
Most high school grads feel their skills aren’t up to par
Most high school graduates (75 percent) do not feel prepared to make college or career decisions after graduation, according to a survey from YouScience, a college and career…
The Cook Center for Human Connection Co-Sponsors National Mental Health Cohort for District Leaders
Salt Lake City, UT — The Cook Center for Human Connection, a Utah-based nonprofit dedicated to eradicating suicide and advocating ... Read more
Chicago Public Schools is monitoring students’ social media for ‘worrisome behavior’
Chicago Public Schools is monitoring students’ social media posts for signs they might engage in violence on campus or harm themselves so that school staff — and in…
VHS Learning Student Pass Rates on Advanced Placement® Exams Once Again Exceed National Averages
Boston – VHS Learning students surpassed national average pass rates on their Advanced Placement (AP)® exams during the 2021-22 academic ... Read more
Only out-of-the-box solutions will fix the real problems in schools
As members of the media have bemoaned the tragic results of students on the latest National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)—also known as the nation’s report card—many have…
Foundational literacy is key to reversing post-COVID reading declines
Our first look at long-term trends in reading and math assessments since the pandemic began affirm what many education professionals were anticipating. The National Association for Educational Progress…
4 blended learning strategies for better student engagement
A 2019 Gallup study that included 128 schools and more than 110,000 students found that student engagement and hope were significantly positively related to student academic achievement progress…
6 reasons to improve teacher and principal evaluation policies
New data and analysis released by the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) finds ample opportunities for improvement in states’ teacher and principal evaluation policies. With educator quality…
6 key elements to build a successful coaching program
A successful coaching program can have an extraordinarily positive impact on teachers, students, and schools. A recent national survey of educators showed that most districts agree — 75…
Gen Z students want STEM careers
Many high school and college students chose STEM as their No. 1 preferred career path, according to a survey of 11,495 Gen Z students conducted by the National…
We can teach math better–here’s how
In 1997, the National Reading Panel issued a report on the findings of dozens of studies looking into the most effective methods of teaching and learning reading. The…
Poptential™ Offers Free Content for National American Indian Heritage Month
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Poptential™, a family of award-winning social studies course packages that infuse lessons with digital storytelling, offers an ... Read more
Teachers using technology report stronger connections, community with students
Educators who use technology as part of their teaching practice report that they are more aware of their students' individual needs (61 percent) and more likely to be…
The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) Announces Recipients of its 2022-2023 Leadership Awards
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) announces the winners of its 2022-2023 Leadership Awards. The ... Read more
Why we should be teaching students economic literacy
When 17-year-old Jerry Marnell thought about heading off to college, economics seemed like an enticing major to study. Between self-starting his own production company and serving as president…
Teacher burnout remains educators’ top concern
The majority of educators (71 percent) are worried about teacher burnout during the 2022-2023 school year, according to a national survey conducted by Lexia Learning, a Cambium Learning® Group…
4 tips to build a strong classroom culture this year
The past two years have been immensely difficult for our nation’s students and teachers. In the wake of the isolation and trauma of the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health…
Children’s Hospital Colorado Expands Access to Free, Online Teacher Training to Help Students with ASD and ADHD Improve Executive Functioning Skills
Aurora, Colo. – Free, online teacher and parent training designed to improve the executive functioning of elementary school-aged children with autism ... Read more
Winsor Learning Releases Free Professional Development Resource in Response to Steep Declines in National Reading Scores
MINNEAPOLIS (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In the wake of devastating recent news about the nation’s reading test scores, Minnesota-based Winsor Learning, ... Read more
Treering Announces New Philanthropic Partnership with Sandy Hook Promise
SAN MATEO, CA, — Treering is pleased to announce a new philanthropic partnership with national non-profit organization, Sandy Hook Promise. ... Read more
Is there a national teacher shortage? Here’s what we know and don’t know
Students across the country are heading back to school. Will there be enough teachers waiting for them?
Special education students need a whole child approach
In early 2020, 7.3 million students received special education services as required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), according to the National Center for Education Statistics.…
9 priorities for a future-focused education system
The Aurora Institute, a national education nonprofit focused on education systems change, has released its annual report outlining key federal policy issues aimed at transforming our K-12 education…
VHS Learning Students Earn Gold and Silver Medals on the 2022 National Latin Exam
Boston – July 28, 2022 – Two VHS Learning students earned top honors on the 2022 National Latin Exam (NLE), ... Read more
FEV Tutor Named 2022 Winner in Best of STEM Awards in the Bridging the Gap: Tutoring Programs for STEM Category
WOBURN, Mass. – July 27, 2022 – FEV Tutor, the most comprehensive virtual tutoring solution in K-12, was selected as ... Read more
YouScience Releases National Student Ability Report, Indicates Widening Gap Between Students Aptitudes and Workforce Needs
AMERICAN FORK, Utah, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — YouScience, the leading student engagement platform that leverages data science to improve student success and ... Read more
State of School Safety Report Reveals Students Want More Social and Emotional Support and Increased Safety
NEWTOWN, CT, July 25, 2022 – A national survey and report released by Safe and Sound Schools with Raptor Technologies and ... Read more
Are you tackling the durable skills challenge?
A new effort to evaluate the “durable” skills that lead to success and achievement in the 21st century workforce was launched this spring by nonprofit organizations America Succeeds…
3M Young Scientist Challenge Announces 2022 National Finalists and Honorable Mentions
Today’s youth has never been more hopeful for a better, brighter, and safer world. Inspired by the desire to impact ... Read more
3 things that will improve your teachers’ school experience
With growing concerns over health and safety, staff shortages and more, teachers are feeling the pressure. As a matter of fact, 90 percent of the educator-members of the…