The importance of teaching generative AI
The era of the textbook isn’t dead, but it’s important to start looking forwards rather than backwards when addressing education for school children. Whether we like it or…
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Paycom Donated Nearly $300,000 To Local Public School Districts
OKLAHOMA CITY – Paycom Software Inc. (NYSE:PAYC), a leading provider of HR software, celebrates the end of the 2023 school ... Read more
3 supports for educators implementing restorative justice practices
Educators are embracing restorative justice practices to facilitate safe and relational school environments and address inequities in school disciplinary practices. Research-based guidance offers insights on how to structurally…
Why STEM is more important for students than ever
STEM education might seem a bit overwhelming, but if teachers can move past their initial hesitation, they're likely to find more than a couple ways to highlight STEM…
School social workers fill critical gaps in student care
As a social worker for in-district classroom inside of a Texas elementary school, I have the honor of serving some of the most vulnerable students in our community.…
Use these 5 learner-centered models to inspire educators
School models are, for the most part, outdated--and very overdue for replacement. When students reach high school, research shows that close to 66 percent of students are disengaged.…
What is the state of play in edtech?
In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: Finding the learning loss data needed to drive learning recovery; education must keep pace with evolving ransomware;…
35 edtech innovations we saw at FETC 2023
This year's Future of Education Technology Conference landed in New Orleans, and the conference was abuzz with post-pandemic learning recovery tools, solutions to promote equity among students and…
AVer Launches World’s First All-in-One Camera with AI Audio for the Classroom
Fremont, CA – AVer Information Inc. USA, the award-winning provider of video collaboration and education technology solutions today announced the launch ... Read more
3 innovative ways to help teachers feel engaged and valued
As research reveals that relational trust leads to engagement and success, we are reminded that teachers hold our students’ stories and hopes—and here’s how school leaders can lay…
Post-pandemic progress with edtech
In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: virtual school nurses can play a pivotal role in schools; 5 ways tech helps create calmer learning…
Virtual school nurses can play a pivotal role in schools
Both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes requires extremely careful management. The process of counting carbs, monitoring blood sugar, and injecting insulin throughout the day can be complex…
5 learner-centered education models to inspire reform
School models are, for the most part, outdated--and very overdue for replacement. When students reach high school, research shows that close to 66 percent of students are disengaged.…
Our district is battling a loneliness epidemic
Whether talking in-person or virtually, even small conversations play an important role in creating the connections students need. But it can be challenging to carve out time in…
3 ways schools play a vital role in community safety
Schools do so much for a community. They provide a safe place for children to learn and grow each day, filled with educators who truly care. However, as…
Why the World’s First Virtual Reality High School Changes Everything
Recently Dana Williams and her team at American High School launched the world’s first virtual reality high school – and ... Read more
Running the numbers: New data on the state-of-play in education
In this week's Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: Educator retention hinges on these 3 things; E-rate spending reveals schools’ tech evolution; and a new report: Equity,…
6 things parents can do to boost school security efforts
As students head back to the classroom, parents of school-age children can play a significant role in helping assure violence prevention and school security measures are implemented in…
Creating support ecosystems for neurodivergent learners
Since March 2020, we have all assuredly witnessed firsthand the importance of our community – our friends, family, co-workers, and loved ones who supported us, helped us deal…
Creating student engagement through the power of play
While unstructured play has its place in education, most teachers need something with a little more organization if we’re to help our students grow. We can accomplish this…
COVID crushed engagement–is student-centered learning the solution?
In a new survey of thousands of U.S. educators, teachers validate concerns over student engagement due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but believe that technology and student-centered approaches to…
Royelles Launches Industry’s First Inclusive Mobile Gaming Metaverse Dedicated To Educating And Empowering Young Girls
WASHINGON D.C., June 14, 2022 – Royelles, a global educational gaming (Ed Gaming) platform empowering girls and non-binary individuals through ... Read more
How one district is channeling the Power of One for student success
The Columbus City Schools recently released a new Strategic Plan that details how we are going to achieve our mission over the next five years.
5 ways technology can help you combat teacher burnout
Teachers are balancing a lot every day, and that pressure has increased since the start of the pandemic.
PowerMyLearning Honors Student, Family, and Teacher at 2022 Innovative Learning Awards
NEW YORK (PRWEB) MAY 16, 2022 — PowerMyLearning, a K-12 nonprofit that unlocks the power of collaboration between families, teachers and ... Read more
CoderZ Launches League in a Box for “On-Demand” School and District Coding Tournaments
DERRY, N.H. – April 14, 2022 – Schools and districts now can bring the thrill of virtual coding competitions to ... Read more
Let’s show you the money
In this week's episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: How districts can take advantage of the great federal funding cashout; 6 things you can do…
How I build relationships with students using instructional audio
The COVID-19 pandemic shined a light on the importance of instructional audio solutions. With mask mandates and social distancing, instructional audio solutions play a critical role—projecting educators’ voices…
PresenceLearning Partners with Hasbro to Bring Beloved Characters and Classic Games to the PresenceLearning Therapy Platform
NEW YORK, February 18, 2022 – PresenceLearning, the leading provider of online therapy solutions for schools and clinicians, has partnered ... Read more
3 ways classroom ecosystems are changing
One of the definitions from the Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines ecosystem as “something (such as a network of businesses) considered to resemble an ecological ecosystem especially because of its…
3 wireless technology trends to track in 2022
2021 was a year of tremendous challenges, but there were also incredible strides made in the world of wireless technology that have changed the way we live, work,…
Study: Instructional Mode Played No Significant Role in COVID-19-Related Learning Loss in Indiana Public Schools in 2020-21
MUNCIE, Indiana – Students, teachers, and administrators across the country have faced unprecedented challenges since the onset of the COVID-19 ... Read more
Slooh Brings Space Exploration to Classrooms Worldwide with ‘The Online Telescope for Teachers’
Washington Depot, Connecticut, January 18, 2022 – Slooh, the only organization offering live online telescope feeds to students, is now ... Read more
Schools, at halftime, need to put funding into play for the second half of the year
As we enter into another winter season living with the pandemic, special education services are not where schools hoped they would be, with many feeling that they are…
5 reasons we greatly value our online literacy platform
With 640 students in grades K-4, our Mississippi elementary school serves a diverse population. In 2020, we were at a point with the third-grade reading test where we…
3 ways you can use digital tools to boost student motivation
Many educators navigating the use of technology for learning have seen this scenario come to life in the classroom: you give your students an online assignment and a…
Why unstructured free play is a key remedy to bullying
October was National Bullying Prevention Month, and in my decade of teaching in high-poverty public elementary schools, I’ve seen strategy after strategy and initiative after initiative implemented to…
Cracking the code on student mental health
The past year has taken a toll on students’ mental health. Rates of anxiety, depression, and stress are up and the CDC reports emergency room visits for adolescent…
Air filters are playing a big part in safe school reopening plans
As schools kick off the 2021-22 school year, the air is thick with questions — and with COVID-19 hesitancy. Will students and faculty have to wear masks? Will…
4 strategies to boost student engagement
As the beginning of the school year is creeping up on us, many schools are reconsidering the need for online options. There are too many variables at play…