The science of reading, beyond phonics
Schools across the country have been shifting their reading strategies to incorporate knowledge and best practices they have learned from the science of reading.
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Ello, World’s Most Advanced AI Reading Coach Recognized by Common Sense Media as Top AI Tool
SAN FRANCISCO (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ello, developer of the world’s most advanced AI reading coach, announced today that Common Sense ... Read more
How immersive technology can empower students (and teachers) to learn
Immersive, experiential technology is transforming how both students and teachers learn. Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR and VR) provide deeper engagement, opportunities for collaboration.
Teacher helps implement the science of reading ‘one bite at a time’
Indiana is in the midst of an enormous undertaking to improve literacy rates. The approach: Align state standards, curriculum, and teacher training programs with practices rooted in the…
Vernier Science Education Launches New Resources to Engage Students in Phenomena-Based Learning During Upcoming Eclipses
BEAVERTON, Oregon — Vernier Science Education recently launched new resources to help science and STEM educators leverage the two upcoming ... Read more
Teacher Q&A: Strengthening PD with AI
Just like educational technology is continually advancing, so are best practices for supporting teachers in classrooms. Professional development needs to be relevant, engaging, and personalized.
Six Key Benefits of Modernizing K-12 Business Processes
With billions of dollars in ESSER funding that must be spent before September 30, 2024, school districts have a unique ... Read more
As invisible threats to education loom, cybersecurity is paramount
Shoring up cybersecurity practices in the education industry is quite the feat. User authorization is extremely challenging, as IT professionals must navigate through different levels of access for…
A recipe for using explicit phonics instruction in reading lessons
Evidence-based reading research, or what many refer to as the Science of Reading, has been a much-discussed topic within the literacy landscape for the past few years.
Reading, writing, and cybersecurity: Practicing good cyber hygiene
School IT teams and leaders can start to take action when it comes to cyber hygiene for students. It’s never too early to start teaching children basic cyber…
School safety concerns are on the rise as classrooms open
More than half of teachers and parents are more worried about school safety than in previous years, according to the 2023 K-12 School Safety Report from Motorola Solutions, which…
Aperture Education Launches Two New Solutions to Cultivate Students’ Social and Emotional Competence
Charlotte N.C. – Aperture Education, the leading provider of research-based social and emotional learning assessments for K-12 schools, has added ... Read more
Cae Announces Multiyear Partnership with Project Lead The Way
NEW YORK – The Council for Aid to Education, Inc. (CAE), a leader in designing innovative performance tasks for measurement and instruction of ... Read more
Cybersecurity, like charity, begins at home
We are living at a time when many of the most advanced, profitable, technologically-sophisticated companies in the world are barely treading water when it comes to cybersecurity. With…
4 best practices to support and retain school leaders
For new school leaders, the first few weeks on the job can feel overwhelming. As a former principal, I know that leaders can only be effective when the…
10 instructional strategies that lead to academic growth
A deeper look into instructional practices driving high academic growth has revealed 10 instructional strategies that use small changes to teaching practices leading toward growth outcomes for students.
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
New NWEA Study Points to Instructional Strategies Driving Academic Growth
PORTLAND, Ore.– K-12 assessment and research organization NWEA released today a new study that takes a deeper look into instructional practices driving high academic ... Read more
Why SEL isn’t a dirty word—an interview with CASEL’s Justina Schlund
The concept of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) has been around for 30 years—a bit of esoteric, if well-meaning, academia intended to improve the way kids are taught. Post-pandemic,…
New Evidence for the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Rating Reiterates i-Ready® Instruction’s Impacton Driving Student Outcomes
NORTH BILLERICA, Mass.— A research study from Curriculum Associates recently received a Moderate (i.e., Tier 2) rating from Evidence for ... Read more
ParentSquare Announces 2023-24 Advisory Council Members
Santa Barbara, CA — ParentSquare Inc., the leading provider of school-home community engagement solutions for K-12, today announced the members ... Read more
10 powerful practices for new principals
As a principal, you have the privilege of leading a school and making a positive difference in the lives of countless students. You have the power to create…
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…
7 best practices from educators and IT leaders
Educators frequently turn to their colleagues and peers for best practices, inspiration, and new approaches to stubborn problems. After all, who better to offer insight than others who…
Action for Healthy Kids to Implement Healthy Meals Incentives Initiative
CHICAGO — Action for Healthy Kids has signed a cooperative agreement with the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to ... Read more
Improve Student Health And Safety With Better Data Management
Students face challenges from food insecurity to school violence that can hinder their academic success. Download the report to learn ... Read more
Balancing high expectations with relationship building to boost engagement
Teachers are constantly challenged with improving student engagement, something they know directly impacts student learning outcomes. A USC Rossier School of Education Center EDGE survey this year queried…
Education must keep pace with evolving ransomware
Despite the alarming rise of ransomware incidents in 2022, many education institutions still fail to address gaps in their protection protocols. A Sophos survey found that 64% of…
8 predictions about literacy learning in 2023
In the coming year and beyond, educators and students will continue to deal with fallout from the pandemic, but as they look for effective ways to help students…
Use these 5 strategies to boost student engagement
Student engagement has long been an indicator of growth and progress, and in the wake of the pandemic, it will prove essential for academic and social-emotional recovery.
Edtech tools for teachers
In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: Using data insight platforms to improve SEL strategies; 5 tips to help students master foundational skills; and…
Systems check
In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: 4 ways to design collaborative learning spaces; free internet could erase the digital divide; and STEM lessons…
Sharing best practices
In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: 3 reasons instructional audio is a must-have in classrooms; 4 tips for using data to differentiate instruction;…
How teachers like me can use AI to improve their teaching
It is easy, as an educator, to get stuck in a rut. In fact, it’s nearly impossible to avoid at some point or another during the school year.
Using online modules to strengthen teacher leadership programs
Teacher leader programs offer opportunities for teachers to assume leader roles and leverage their expertise in teaching without leaving the classroom. Despite some of the potential and promise…
Best practices for the new normal
In this week's Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: How online tutoring helps us close learning gaps and support teachers; 3 tips to balance the back-to-analog edtech…
Presence Introduces New Therapy Platform to Enrich the Clinician Experience
NEW YORK – Presence, the leading provider of online therapy solutions for children with diverse needs, launches Kanga, a modern ... Read more
4 Practices for Innovative School Leaders
If your school or district is anything like many others across the country, it has undergone transformational changes at a rapid (perhaps even dizzying) pace over the past…
3 collaborative strategies to bolster cybersecurity
There are a few helpful benchmarks that can assist IT administrators in their ever-evolving quest to bolster cybersecurity measures and limit schools’ exposure to pervasive attacks.
Best Practices for Hiring Substitute Teachers
This eBook will help you develop better strategies for recruiting, hiring, and retaining high-quality substitute teachers without wasting time and ... Read more