Ignite Reading Partners with UF Lastinger Center’s Florida Tutoring Advantage
PORT RICHEY, FL – Ignite Reading, a one-to-one, Science of Reading-based virtual tutoring program in 18 states nationwide, today announced ... Read more
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Tutor Doctor Becomes First Global Tutoring Franchise to Partner with MindPrint Learning
TORONTO – Tutor Doctor, the leader in one-to-one private tutoring, announces its global partnership with the world-class brand MindPrint Learning. ... Read more
K12 Tutoring Launches Nationwide, Empowering Students with Personalized Learning Support
Reston, VA (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — K12, a leader in online K–12 education for over 25 years, is proud to announce ... Read more
Literacy First Expands its Early Childhood Literacy Program to Chattanooga, TN After Successful Pilot Program
Austin, TX — Literacy First, a program from The University of Texas at Austin’s Charles A. Dana Center dedicated to ... Read more
San Jose Students In Ignite Reading’s Tutoring Program Nearly Triple Reading Growth In Two Months
SAN JOSE – Since the launch of Ignite Reading’s partnership with Alpha: José Hernández School in November, the organization announced ... Read more
Fall River Announces Partnership With Ignite Reading’s Virtual, One-To-One Tutoring Program That’s Doubled Reading Growth For Students Nationwide
FALL RIVER – Fall River Public Schools announced an innovative new partnership with Ignite Reading to deliver virtual, one-to-one literacy ... Read more
Tutor.com Announces Partnership with Pittsburgh Public Schools to Provide Unlimited Tutoring for K–12 Students
NEW YORK — Tutor.com, one of the world’s largest and most innovative online tutoring organizations, announced that it has been ... Read more
One8 Foundation Announces $5.7m In Statewide Grants For Districts To Implement Ignite! Reading’s Virtual, One-On-One Literacy Tutoring Program
BOSTON – The One8 Foundation today announced it is providing over $5.7 million in grants to 13 Massachusetts school districts ... Read more
5 ways to make your IT department more efficient
Sometimes it feels like a school district IT department doesn’t get the attention it deserves. Yes, technology is more a part of today’s education than ever before, but…
6 things you can do now to make smarter tech purchases later
The sudden switch to remote learning during the Covid-19 pandemic caught plenty of school districts off guard, and they scrambled to find devices that were up to the…
Keeping COVID innovations even after the pandemic passes
Hoover City Schools in suburban Birmingham, AL, was already one-to-one when the pandemic struck in March. And while its transition to remote learning in the spring was relatively…
Time to get real with equity
For Todd Dugan, superintendent of Bunker Hill CUSD #8, a small, remote district in southern Illinois, issues surrounding back-to-school COVID-19 style are not abstract but all too real.…
Monitor student devices and active applications in real-time
ScreenBeam Inc. announced today that its popular Classroom Commander orchestration platform is now available for both Chromebook and Windows 1:1 ... Read more
Free One-to-one Coaching for Kids Struggling to Learn
With schools around the country closed due to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, teachers are scrambling to teach online classes, students ... Read more
Tips to help IT teams manage digital transformation
From educators, IT teams, and school administrators to parents and students, nearly everyone with a stake in the education industry is aware of the promise new digital technologies…
5 secrets for rolling out a successful 1:1 initiative
Classrooms have become increasingly tech-focused, though technology alone isn’t enough to change a classroom. Instead, it’s a mix of the right training, tools, and support. Powerful digital resources…
10 findings about K-12 digital learning
Digital learning itself is expanding in schools, but access to classroom and home technology still remains a major obstacle, according to a new study from Schoology. The State…
5 steps to successfully run a student-led tech team
One-to-one device initiatives have exploded in popularity and have dramatically changed the classroom environment. Dedicated device access doesn’t just benefit students through improved educational outcomes, but also benefits…
One-to-one: Overcoming financial and other obstacles
Today the Lake Park Audubon School District in Minnesota is known for its technology, but it didn’t earn this reputation overnight. Six years ago, the 700-student district carefully…
Getting started with blended learning
Last school year, our school started a one-to-one Chromebook initiative for the sixth grade. That meant our incoming seventh-graders would not only have Chromebooks, they would know how…
Teacher: These are “My Tech Essentials” for a 1:1 Classroom
Technology is an incredible resource for learning. It connects us to people all over the world, it enables us to find answers to our questions with the click…
Chromebook takeover signals major shift in education…but not in the way you may think
According to the New York Times, the massive adoption of Google and its Chromebooks in U.S. classrooms (accounting for more ... Read more
Best practices for rolling out tech in the classroom—an administrative perspective
In 2013, Shipley made the integration of technology a priority, and the Board of Trustees approved a 1:1 program—a program where we provide each student (grades 6-12) with…
Teachers and IT: How to keep kids safe on Chromebooks
Just a few short years ago, Apple was the undisputed king of tech in schools. If you didn’t have iPads ... Read more
Why my students are real world-ready with nothing but a device
Just as few modern-day workers could function in their jobs without a cellphone, a laptop, or periodic trips to Google, I want my students to learn how to…
#1: The 7 questions every new teacher should be able to answer
Teaching for the 21st century looks a lot different. Here's what admins -- and teachers -- need to know for job interviews and beyond.
How to manage your one-to-one program after you hand out devices
After the Chromebooks and iPads are distributed, admins and IT teams must keep breaking down silos and asking the tough questions. Here's how some districts are seeing success.
Why some schools pay $100 more for the same iPads
Irrespective of size or volume purchase, some districts are paying too much for technology. Experts discuss various solutions to the ‘broken’ process of ed-tech purchasing.
What does research really say about iPads in the classroom?
Two educators put the research to the test. When (and how) are iPads most effective?
New tools emerge to support schools’ digital transition
School districts across the country are replacing print textbooks with free open educational resources (OER); however, many are finding it difficult to evaluate the quality and relevancy of…
Why a flexible SIS is a key to mobile learning success
When we started planning the Mobile Minds initiative, a majority of our time was spent discussing and evaluating learning management systems and mobile device managers. Ultimately, we could…
Curation on the iPad: Learning to appreciate beauty
Like most of us, instructional technology specialist Daniel Callahan isn’t a big fan of most of the eMail he receives, but on occasion he receives a message in…
How to dispute one-to-one, mobile learning criticisms
Ed-tech initiatives will always have critics. But administrators can take action and leverage resources to ensure that their one-to-one and mobile learning initiatives are implemented carefully and successfully.…
6 hallmarks of the ‘connected classroom’
How does the idea of the connected classroom impact teaching and learning? Every educator wants to teach in a connected ... Read more
Take an inside look at two one-to-one deployments
One district, one secondary school explore the ins and outs of sustaining a one-to-one initiative One-to-one initiatives dominate today’s headlines, ... Read more
Two rural schools that are beating the odds
Rural schools haven't always had it easy. Lack of funding, geographical isolation, and technology challenges often prove nearly impossible to overcome. But because technology is absolutely essential in…
Parents are key to mobile learning success
Don’t overlook parents as key partners in the success of mobile learning initiatives, a new report suggests. The report, commissioned by AT&T and written by Grunwald Associates based…
Tips for launching a one-to-one initiative
The Clear Creek Independent School District in Texas truly puts the public in public education. I cannot think of a more profound example of this statement than what…