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Schell Games’ Virtual Reality Educational Tool HistoryMaker VR Now Available For Free

October 26, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

This VR headset at night shows how you can use AR and VR in the classroom to engage students.

With a majority of schools participating in distance learning this year, Schell Games announced its virtual reality education tool HistoryMaker ... Read more

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Deledao announces innovative Zoom and Meet bombing solution

October 26, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Providing added safety measures and control of K12 distance and hybrid learning instructional models, Silicon Valley based-Deledao (www.deledao.com), has announced ... Read more

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Research Shows the Need for More Support to Protect Privacy and Advance Digital Equity

October 23, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

The Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT) today released a new report — with accompanying survey findings — that reflect ... Read more

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Gaggle Releases New Cyberbullying eBook for National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month

October 6, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Cyberbullying is one of the greatest threats to student safety, with nearly 15% of students ages 12–18 having reported being ... Read more

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Fear of Children Falling Behind Pushes Worried Parents To Seek New Supplemental Learning

October 5, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

With quarantine continuing to keep many of the nation’s children at home through the fall semester, many parents worry about ... Read more

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iTutor’s Virtual School Allows School Districts to Transform the K-12 Online Experience

September 25, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

With most K-12 students, parents, teachers and administrators engaged in another semester or full academic year of pandemic-induced remote learning, ... Read more

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CoderZ Named 2020 Tech Edvocate Award Winner for Best Coding App or Tool

September 23, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

CoderZ, an online learning environment where students learn robotics and STEM by coding virtual robots, has been named a 2020 ... Read more

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Scholastic Provides Educators Award-Winning Digital Solutions For Virtual Learning

September 23, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

As school districts nationwide begin the 2020–21 academic year, whether in person, remotely, or following a hybrid model, access to ... Read more

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The Character Tree Expands its Offering to Kindergarten

September 3, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

The Character Tree, an online resource that teaches character development though engaging videos and downloadable activities, has expanded to offer ... Read more

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Savvas Delivers Innovative Back-to-School Solutions to Help Teachers, Students and Families Succeed with Distance Learning

September 2, 2020 by ESchool News

A sudden shift to distance learning doesn't have to spell chaos--learn how one school managed the transition with patience and support

After listening to educators, parents and caregivers from across the country, Savvas Learning Company today introduced a range of platform ... Read more

STEM & STEAM

3 ways to teach STEAM in a blended learning environment

September 1, 2020August 27, 2020 by Jason Innes

No matter where students are physically located, educators can incorporate hands-on manipulatives to promote playful STEAM learning in early childhood

Before March 2020, there were many conversations about the benefits of minimizing screen time for young learners. Since the pandemic hit, educators and parents have had no choice…

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Texas Education Agency and Verizon enable distance learning for 18.9M students in 16 states

August 20, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Early elementary school teacher Sara VanderWel shares distance learning video lessons she created for her kindergarten class

For students across Texas and around the country, bridging the digital divide and providing reliable Internet connectivity that enables distance ... Read more

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Amex Trendex: Consumers Prioritize Remote Learning and Work from Home Upgrades this Back to School Season

August 20, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

According to the Amex Trendex, a trend report from American Express, consumers surveyed in the U.S. are anticipating spending more ... Read more

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HEARBUILDER Online Foundational Literacy Program Builds Basic Skills in Young Students

August 19, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

With the onset of the COVID virus, millions of PreK to Grade 5 students across the U.S. may have fallen ... Read more

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Almost half of parents uncomfortable with in-person schooling

August 19, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

A new series of surveys of almost 40,000 parents reports that nearly half of respondents say they are uncomfortable sending ... Read more

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America’s Favorite Rapping Teacher, Mr. Dwayne Reed, Joins Forces with Achieve3000

August 19, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Achieve3000 is bringing teacher-led instruction to online classrooms in time for this year’s back-to-school season through a new partnership with ... Read more

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Super Duper Publications Provides Unique Educational Materials for PreK-5 Distance Learning and Teletherapy

August 19, 2020August 19, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Distance learning has become a staple of our current educational system. With the launching of its new Digital Library, which ... Read more

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PBS Offers At-Home Learning Broadcast and Digital Resources

August 19, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

As the nation prepares for the beginning of a new school year unlike any other, PBS and member stations are helping ... Read more

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Survey Shows Over 80% of Parents Are Future-Proofing Kids

July 28, 2020July 28, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Osmo’s latest parent survey reinforces what most parents already knew–that coding skills and STEAM education are a desirable means to ... Read more

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Free classes and practice problems in over 200 subjects

July 27, 2020 by ESchool News

Many K-12 schools have closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. More closings are sure to come. In response, Varsity Tutors, founded ... Read more

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Georgia Power Launches Interactive STEM-Based Educational Videos

July 23, 2020July 23, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

ATLANTA – July 22, 2020 – For parents looking for new ways to help keep children learning while outside of ... Read more

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How edtech companies are helping schools navigate an uncertain year

July 29, 2020July 14, 2020 by eSchool News Staff

Four edtech leaders share how they’ve offered free resources, connected with parents, and supported educators navigating the ‘new normal’

In the middle of the abrupt changes to the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year, edtech companies offered resources and access to help educators, students, and parents make…

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How to effectively support struggling readers during distance learning

November 2, 2020June 30, 2020 by Jillian Kaster and Laura Axtell

Education specialists dive into how educators and parents can support struggling readers, ELL students, and students with dyslexia in an at-home learning environment

Parents who might be uncomfortable with continuing their role of teacher this fall can find solace in this fact: authentic teachable moments happen outside the classroom all the…

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When the digital divide is made worse by a pandemic

January 3, 2021June 29, 2020 by eSchool News Staff

As it turns out, the digital divide proves tougher for students with fewer electronic devices at home--and the COVID-19 crisis makes the divide even wider

The digital divide is proving one of the most pervasive and stubborn challenges in U.S. education, and its effects can follow students from kindergarten through college. As if…

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Google —Teach from Home

June 30, 2020June 25, 2020 by ESchool News

School closures affect teachers, students, and parents everywhere. In these extraordinary times, technology can help make distance learning easier and ... Read more

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6 steps to help children find purpose and resilience from home

June 4, 2020June 4, 2020 by Tara Chklovski

Remote learning can wear on children and parents--here are some great ideas to boost motivation and help children find purpose while they are learning from home

Some days are great. Others are hard. More than two months into stay-at-home orders, parents and kids are getting used to the concept of learning from home via…

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Easy Science Experiments for Kids at Home

June 30, 2020June 3, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

A collection of fun, safe, and easy science experiments for your students and parents can do at home. Science education ... Read more

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Free online resources to help address “summer slide”

June 30, 2020May 20, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Miacademy.co, the online homeschooling website, is proud to collaborate with ASU in offering fun, free online resources to help address ... Read more

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Free Online Career Development

June 30, 2020May 18, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Learn how this Arizona district personalized professional development to keep teachers engaged and enthusiastic about instruction.

With the school closures caused by the COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic, school counselors, teachers, parents, and students are looking for online resources. ... Read more

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Augmented reality science flashcards

June 30, 2020May 14, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

While the current COVID-19 virus lock-down continues, many children across the world are unable to attend school. Parents and teachers ... Read more

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Online learning for special education

June 30, 2020May 14, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Vizzle is an online learning solution that keeps students with special needs on track with teachers and parents able to ... Read more

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Virtual Tutoring Service

June 30, 2020May 8, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

A silhouette of a teacher explaining a concept to a child.

Swing Education, a staffing application that matches schools with substitute teachers, brings its highly-qualified and experienced substitutes directly to students ... Read more

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Keep kids reading all summer long

June 30, 2020May 7, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

As parents, educators, public librarians and community leaders, we applaud all you have done for your children and students to ... Read more

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Georgia Power Learning Power Mobile App

June 30, 2020May 6, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

While parents, teachers and students alike are managing new ways of learning during school closures and “stay-at-home” orders, the Georgia ... Read more

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Digital Education Resources

June 30, 2020May 5, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Digital Trends has collected a number of resources for parents to use while, keeping safe, sane, and happy at home. ... Read more

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‘Ghostwriter’ trailer and interactive reading challenge

June 30, 2020May 1, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

All-New Episodes of Parents’ Choice Gold Award-Winning Series, Written and Directed By Academy Award-Winning and DGA Nominated, Luke Matheny, Now ... Read more

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Keep the school to home connection strong

April 23, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Creating a culture of thriving school communication depends upon the three pillars of consistency, accessibility, and frequency.

Bloomz is opening their premium version for free through the semester to all schools. The Bloomz communication platform enables schools ... Read more

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Educational materials for middle and high school from PBS

April 23, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

On the heels of Earth Day, WGBH Education launched a collection of digital resources featuring content from the new film H2O: ... Read more

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All-in-one e-learning solution

April 15, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Eko is offering its solution for FREE to support learning during the COVID-19 outbreak. Eko’s virtual classroom experience ensures teachers, ... Read more

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Online reading instruction during school closures

April 15, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

BrightFish Reading is offering FREE access to their online instruction during school closures. You can sign up for your account ... Read more

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