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Catapult Learning is Awarded Tutoring Program Design Badge from Stanford University’s National Student Support Accelerator

August 26, 2025 by ESchool News Contributor

The recent development of large language models like ChatGPT has opened new possibilities for the implementation of computer-based tutors.

Organization recognized for excellence in high-impact tutoring design and student achievement gains PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 25, 2025 – Catapult Learning, a division of ... Read more

Catapult Learning is Approved to Provide High-Dosage Tutoring in Massachusetts Elementary and Secondary Schools

June 10, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

PHILADELPHIA – Catapult Learning, a division of FullBloom that provides intervention programs for students and professional development solutions for teachers in ... Read more

AI in Education

Can AI help reduce math anxiety?

April 24, 2025 by Laura Ascione

$A majority of students said they think math students may worry less about feeling lost in a crowded classroom with the help of AI.$

As AI becomes more widespread in education, more than half of high school students (56 percent) polled think it can go a long way in reducing math anxiety,…

AI in Education

Philly teacher embraces AI but treads carefully amid data privacy and bias concerns

April 21, 2025 by Carly Sitrin, Chalkbeat

Educators say they want students to learn how to use AI and machines as a tool to help them locate their humanity within their own writing.

When Adrienne Staten’s fellow teachers first started talking about using artificial intelligence tools in their classrooms, Staten was not on board.

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FullBloom Acquires CharacterStrong, Leading Provider of School-Based Mental Health Solutions for Students

February 26, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

PHILADELPHIA – FullBloom, the nation’s leading child development platform, providing academic, behavioral, and mental health interventions and supports to K-12 ... Read more

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Catapult Learning Survey of K-12 School Counselors Reveals Critical Shortfalls in Addressing Youth Mental Health Crisis

February 20, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Catapult Learning, a leading provider of evidence-based academic, behavioral, and mental health interventions for K-12 schools, today unveiled ... Read more

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EmpowerU Expands Tier 2 Student Mental Health Offering

October 30, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

PHILADELPHIA – EmpowerU, Catapult Learning’s mental health and resilience solution, today announced the expansion of its Tier 2 programming to ... Read more

College and Career Readiness

A bungled FAFSA rollout threatens students’ college ambitions

April 24, 2024 by Erica Meltzer, Chalkbeat

With college decision deadlines looming, thousands of high school students have been stuck in limbo due to issues with the new FAFSA.

Christian Rojas Linares can’t finish his financial aid forms because he’s been blanketed with error messages. The New York City high school senior has even received incorrect emails…

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VHS Learning Earns MSA-CESS Reaccreditation

December 7, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Boston – VHS Learning has once again received accreditation from the Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS), ... Read more

District Management

Fostering connections and edtech strategies between education leaders

September 1, 2023 by Jeff Lowe, Executive Vice President, SMART Technologies

Establishing relationships helps education leaders ensure that their edtech investments are useful and impactful.

If there is one thing I have seen consistently over many years of working with education leaders around the world, it is that they don’t often get enough…

Innovation Insights

ISTE23 Redux—First Takeaways

July 7, 2023July 7, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

Upon further review, the biggest ISTE23 announcements and what they say about the state-of-play in edtech.

Edtech Trends

Top edtech at ISTELive 23

July 8, 2023July 7, 2023 by Laura Ascione

There was a lot to see at ISTELive 23--here are some of the best edtech tools, resources, products, and services.

With more than 18,000 attendees, this year's ISTELive 23 in Philadelphia had a little something for everyone, from AI and esports to security solutions and engaging visual displays.

Digital Learning Tools

5 ISTELive 23 sessions you won’t want to miss

January 4, 2024June 9, 2023 by Laura Ascione

ISTELive 23 offers sessions on digital learning, teacher PD, virtual reality, computer science, and more--check out the conference!

ISTELive 23 lands in Philadelphia on June 25, and the annual conference promises to be packed with content for administrators, curriculum directors, classroom teachers, and everyone in between.

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Specialized Education Services, Inc. Unveils 2023 Staff and Teacher of the Year Winners

May 25, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

PHILADELPHIA (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, a premier provider of education services for ... Read more

STEM & STEAM Trends

Poor math scores could be a result of student burnout

April 25, 2023 by Laura Ascione

$Even top students have been struggling with school-related pressures, with many saying that they have experienced student burnout.$

With math scores falling globally, top high school math students point to academic burnout as a key factor. Among their recommended solutions to boost math performance? Tackle the root…

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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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Board of Education President Joyce S. Wilkerson Receives The Benjamin Elijah Mays Lifetime Achievement Award

December 12, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

PHILADELPHIA – Board of Education President Joyce S. Wilkerson received the Benjamin Elijah Mays Lifetime Achievement Award today for her ... Read more

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Catapult Learning Introduces New High-Dosage Tutoring Program To Reinforce Foundational Math And Literacy Skills For K-12 Students

August 30, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

August 23, 2021, PHILADELPHIA – Catapult Learning, a provider of intervention programs for students and professional development solutions for teachers ... Read more

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Cablecast Community Media Platform and Screenweave LIVE Keep North Penn School District Students Broadcasting

November 18, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

As the educational access channel for the North Penn School District, North Penn Television (NPTV) brings timely information to residents ... Read more

District Management

How Owen J. Roberts School District made the remote transition

June 3, 2020June 2, 2020 by Kevin Hogan

A district's new AV implementation positioned it to be uniquely situation to handle learning changes when COVID-19 emerged

That COVID “where were you when” moment from last March is still fresh in Paul Sanfrancesco’s mind. Watching neighboring districts announce closures and realizing his own faculty would…

District Management

How we found budget for student programs in our printers

October 2, 2019October 2, 2019 by Bob Reichert

A printer printing money illustrates the concept of how printing processes can be amended to find funding for student programs.

Demographics Hatboro-Horsham School District, located in suburban Philadelphia, has a strong history of academic excellence. Serving approximately 5,000 students, the ... Read more

Classroom Innovations

30+ new tools and services we saw at ISTE 2019

July 11, 2019July 11, 2019 by Laura Ascione

The Liberty Bell was a must-see at ISTE 2019 in Philadelphia.

Another ISTE has come and gone–were you in Philadelphia for ISTE 2019? If not, don’t worry–we’re highlighting some of the ... Read more

Curriculum

3 winning characteristics of a school STEAM program

October 2, 2017September 28, 2017 by Chris Fornaro

What makes Shipley’s STEAM program so great? Access to cutting-edge technology and the integration of the STEAM curriculum across the School have been integral to success, but above…

IT Management

Erased answers on tests in Philadelphia lead to a three-year cheating scandal

January 24, 2014 by Staff and wire services reports

The first sign that something was wrong appeared more than two years ago when a company grading student tests from Philadelphia noticed that erasures from wrong to right…

Catapult Learning is Awarded Tutoring Program Design Badge from Stanford University’s National Student Support Accelerator

Catapult Learning is Approved to Provide High-Dosage Tutoring in Massachusetts Elementary and Secondary Schools

Can AI help reduce math anxiety?

Philly teacher embraces AI but treads carefully amid data privacy and bias concerns

FullBloom Acquires CharacterStrong, Leading Provider of School-Based Mental Health Solutions for Students

Catapult Learning Survey of K-12 School Counselors Reveals Critical Shortfalls in Addressing Youth Mental Health Crisis

EmpowerU Expands Tier 2 Student Mental Health Offering

A bungled FAFSA rollout threatens students’ college ambitions

VHS Learning Earns MSA-CESS Reaccreditation

Fostering connections and edtech strategies between education leaders

ISTE23 Redux—First Takeaways

Top edtech at ISTELive 23

5 ISTELive 23 sessions you won’t want to miss

Poor math scores could be a result of student burnout

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

Board of Education President Joyce S. Wilkerson Receives The Benjamin Elijah Mays Lifetime Achievement Award

Catapult Learning Introduces New High-Dosage Tutoring Program To Reinforce Foundational Math And Literacy Skills For K-12 Students

How Owen J. Roberts School District made the remote transition

How we found budget for student programs in our printers

3 winning characteristics of a school STEAM program

Erased answers on tests in Philadelphia lead to a three-year cheating scandal

Why interactive solutions are a smarter investment for schools

Lerner Publishing Group Launches Dr. Gholdy Muhammad’s Genius and Joy Curriculum

School Specialty LLC Announces Acquisition of Nasco Education U.S.

100 Learning Spaces Transformed, $5 Million Invested: School Specialty and College Football Playoff Foundation Celebrate Impact Across Schools Nationwide

ACT and Texas Instruments Collaborate to Enhance Student Success in Mathematics

Big Ideas Start Young: Games for Change Opens 2026 Student Challenge to Game Creators and Innovators Ages 10–25

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