Double the Rate of Reading Growth in 50 Days!
In a recent study, students using the Learning Ally Audiobook Solution typically achieved double the rate of reading growth in ... Read more
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Gumdrop: Making the grade in student device protection
When laptops and tablets spend all day with students, accidents are bound to happen. At Gumdrop, our rugged, military grade ... Read more
Spending K-12 Relief Aid Appropriately
Federal lawmakers have approved more than $190 billion in emergency pandemic funding for K-12 education since March 2020. Through this ... Read more
Ransomware goes to zero for this school after deploying Malwarebytes
UC Hasting College of Law faced frequent ransomware and advanced malware attacks. After deploying Malwarebytes, they were able to monitor ... Read more
How this school district weathered a Trojan outbreak
East Irondequoit Central School District thought they were welcoming the new school year with a completed digital transformation project. What ... Read more
3 familiar tools that enable trauma-informed teaching
While the awareness of trauma-informed teaching has been a concept I have grappled with, teaching amidst the COVID-19 pandemic has moved this concept to the forefront in terms…
Onwards and upwards: How one district not only survived, but thrived, through the pandemic
In this episode of Innovations in Education, Superintendent Kristie Brooks, Ed.D., describes how they were able to grow their student body, provide improved personal and professional development, and…
The Council of State Science Supervisors and Flinn Scientific Collaborate to Support Safe Practices in Science Classrooms
Batavia, Illinois, June 23, 2021 — The Council of State Science Supervisors (CSSS) and Flinn Scientific, a flagship provider of ... Read more
New Whitepaper: Coping with Grief and Loss at School
Are educators and school staff ready to respond to a loss in the school community? This new whitepaper surveying nearly ... Read more
Using STEM & PBL to Combat New Challenges in Education
Many educators have reevaluated their curriculum and identified opportunities for improvement based on what they’ve observed during the pandemic. Take ... Read more
Pooled COVID-19 testing in schools? Here’s what to know before diving in
Best practices suggest that pooled testing on a weekly basis can create an easy-to-implement, safe environment that lets teachers and kids put the focus back on education.
Learn How UV Disinfection Can Support Your School’s Layered Prevention Strategies
To safely reopen, the CDC recommends the implementation of layered prevention strategies, including ultraviolet germicidal irradiation to clean & maintain ... Read more
Find a Communication Solution That Works For Your K-12 School District
School communication solutions run the gamut from social media to parent portals and everything in between. This guide breaks down ... Read more
Enrich Learning in Higher Education with New Display Technology
Today’s prospective college students prefer to learn and collaborate digitally, driving more higher education institutions to adopt advanced A/V solutions ... Read more
Using Federal Funding to Support Student Success
The federal government set aside billions of dollars to help K-12 schools implement upgraded technology for improving outcomes and providing ... Read more
Lessons learned in cybersecurity: How education coped in the shift to distance learning
Education in the United States faced a crisis this past year. The looming threat of the coronavirus—which spreads easily in ... Read more
4 Helpful Tips For Re-thinking Stem In Your District
When we surveyed 62 district technology leaders, only 5% rated their schools as having high or extremely high levels of ... Read more
Returning to Normal: What “Back to School” Really Means for IT Teams
As schools and districts prepare to welcome students back to campus, what does the new normal look like? Is there ... Read more
How one district evolved their PD to meet changing needs
Since 2019, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has tackled some common challenges for school systems: implementing a rigorous new curriculum, adapting instruction to ... Read more
Aperture Education Creates Online Social and Emotional Learning Professional Development Program for Educators
EdSERT Digital provides online resources to help educators enhance their own social and emotional skills and teaching practices Charlotte N.C. ... Read more
Vernier Software & Technology Recognizes Kansas Science Educator Tyson Vrbas with the 2021 Engineering Award
Vernier Software & Technology recently announced science educator Tyson Vrbas of Manhattan Catholic Schools in Manhattan, Kansas as the 2021 ... Read more
Oransi Offers 5 Tips for Schools Seeking Better Classroom Ventilation to Help Stop COVID-19 Spread
Experts agree that ventilation in schools is inadequate and many administrators seek clarification regarding best practices to improve classroom air ... Read more
6 ways to embrace the messiness of math education
Math is not easy to teach or learn. So, teachers use a variety of strategies to boost their students’ numeracy skills as they progress through math education. But…
Calling STEM Educators: Vernier Software & Technology Now Accepting Applications for its 2021 Engineering Award
Vernier Software & Technology is now accepting applications for the 2021 Vernier Engineering Award. The annual award, with prizes valued ... Read more
MiEN Company Releases White Paper on How Flexible Furniture Creates Active Learning Environments
Districts and schools are increasingly adopting active learning practices in order to address businesses’ demand for employees capable of creative ... Read more
30 K-12 edtech predictions for 2021
When we posted our 2020 predictions on January 1 last year, we--along with the majority of the world--definitely didn't anticipate the curveball that was (and continues to be)…
Curriculum Associates Names 44 Teachers to the 2021 Class of Extraordinary Educators
Curriculum Associates has named 44 teachers to the 2021 class of Extraordinary Educators, an annual program that celebrates and connects ... Read more
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…
Curriculum Associates Launches New Resource Kits to Support Schools
As part of its continued support of educators during this unique school year, Curriculum Associates has launched two new resource kits for ... Read more
Research Shows the Need for More Support to Protect Privacy and Advance Digital Equity
The Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT) today released a new report — with accompanying survey findings — that reflect ... Read more
5 Myths About Wi-Fi 6 That Could Be Slowing Down Your Network
The launch of Wi-Fi 6 has been accompanied by widespread misunderstandings that are hindering deployments nationwide. We want to dispel ... Read more
Mentoring Minds Launches Mobile App to Support Instruction and Student Success
Mentoring Minds, a leading provider of K-12 instructional and critical thinking materials, announces the availability of the Mentoring Minds Resource ... Read more
Savvas Learning Company Launches Culturally Responsive Learning Initiative
Savvas Learning Company, a next-generation learning solutions provider for K-12 education, is proud to announce the launch of its Culturally ... Read more
Curriculum Associates’ New Blog Provides Solution-Focused Content to Support Teachers and Leaders
Curriculum Associates has launched a blog to help support teachers and building-level leaders navigate today’s educational environment. The blog, which ... Read more
New Data from Rave Mobile Safety Shows Schools’ Top Safety Concerns About Returning to the Classroom
Rave Mobile Safety (Rave), the critical communication and collaboration platform customers count on when it matters most, today announced a new ... Read more
Amex Trendex: Consumers Prioritize Remote Learning and Work from Home Upgrades this Back to School Season
According to the Amex Trendex, a trend report from American Express, consumers surveyed in the U.S. are anticipating spending more ... Read more
International Code Council releases recommended practices for remote virtual inspections
– The International Code Council recently published “Recommended Practices for Remote Virtual Inspections,” a guideline document that governmental jurisdictions should ... Read more
Dean Transportation to treat all vehicles with MicrobeCare™ antimicrobial
For over 50 years, Dean has placed the safety of its passengers above all else, having a long history of ... Read more
3 ways educational data helped this district improve outcomes
In the Wilson County School District, using educational data to inform our decisions has reinvented the way students learn, and it has given educators a newfound confidence in…
You’re invited: Learn how to enhance safety and communications in your school
Register Now Safety is a critical component of any K-12 school, and a key part of safety is having the ... Read more