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Free, On-demand Videos on PLtogether.org Feature Interviews with Education Leaders About Topics Ranging From Professional Development to Teacher Wellness
SAN FRANCISCO – The PLtogether resource site powered by Edthena now features more than 75 video interviews with education experts. ... Read more
HMH Unveils Major Platform Enhancements to Empower Educators and Engage Students Heading Back-to-School Nationwide
BOSTON, /PRNewswire/ – As students and teachers nationwide head back to school, learning technology company HMH today announced major enhancements to Ed, HMH’s connected teaching ... Read more
Waterbury Public Schools Partners with BloomBoard to Address Teacher Retention Crisis
WATERBURY CONN. & PITTSBURGH (PRWEB) — Waterbury Public Schools and BloomBoard today announce a partnership to create Waterbury U. This innovative initiative addresses ... Read more
More than 200,000 Students and Educators Across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Use Lexia Learning’s Programs to Boost Literacy Rates
BOSTON – During the 2021-22 school year, Lexia® Learning, a Cambium Learning® Group company, supported over 200,000 students and teachers ... Read more
Cicero School District 99 Adopts Lexia LETRS Professional Learning Programs
BOSTON (June 29, 2022) – Cicero School District 99 in Illinois has adopted Lexia LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of ... Read more
AI’s pivotal role in authentic PD
Many people envision artificial intelligence's (AI) role in education with a sci-fi twist, but in reality, AI is already embedded in promising new tools that address student learning,…
New AI Coach by Edthena Expands Access to Coaching for All Teachers
SAN FRANCISCO (February 10, 2022) – Edthena is revolutionizing teacher professional learning with the AI Coach™ platform. This first-of-its-kind solution ... Read more
3 tips for maximizing the impact of professional learning
It’s one thing to attend a professional development (PD) or instructional coaching session—but taking what you’ve learned and putting it into action is another. Most often, it’s the…
Kansas Provides Statewide Access of LETRS Professional Learning in Literacy for Educators Responsible for Prekindergarten through Grade Three
BOSTON (Dec. 1, 2021) –– The Kansas State Board of Education is providing statewide access to LETRS® (Language Essentials for ... Read more
MobileMind Launches MobileMind Sync, a Full-Service Scheduling Solution
ATLANTA (PRWEB) NOVEMBER 03, 2021 — MobileMind, the modern professional learning hub for schools, has launched MobileMind Sync, the first full-service ... Read more
4 lessons I’ve learned about supporting all students
Over the past several years, I’ve had the opportunity to work closely with many innovative student teachers and have taken advantage of several blended learning instructional opportunities in…
Aperture Education Hires Stacey Preator as its New Vice President of Customer Experience
Charlotte N.C. (Sept. 30, 2021) — Aperture Education, the leading provider of researched-backed social and emotional learning (SEL) assessments for ... Read more
BetterLesson’s ‘Empowered Algebra Learning For All’ Named 1 of 11 Grand Challenge Grantees
CAMBRIDGE, MASS. SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 — BetterLesson, a leading provider of high quality virtual and in-person K–12 professional learning, announces ... Read more
3 unexpected ways online PD strengthened my teaching
As a science educator, I love showing my students the wonders of the world. I encourage them to always be curious, ask questions, and seek out new knowledge…
Alabama Expands Use of LETRS Professional Learning Course Statewide
BOSTON (Aug. 16, 2021) – Lexia® Learning, a Cambium Learning® Group company, announced today that all schools throughout Alabama can ... Read more
New Mexico Public Education Department Names Curriculum Associates to Its High-Quality Professional Learning Marketplace List for 2021
NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., July 6, 2021— The New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) recently named Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready Classroom Mathematics and ... Read more
MobileMind Launches the Industry’s First Crowd-Sourced Professional Learning Hub: MobileMind Community
ATLANTA— MobileMind, the modern professional learning hub for schools, has launched MobileMind Community, the industry’s first competency-based, crowd-sourced PD platform. ... Read more
MindSpark Learning® Acquires Couragion to Disrupt the Landscape of Workforce Development, Career Literacy, and Professional Learning
June 15, 2021 — Denver, Colo. — MindSpark Learning® (MindSpark™), a nonprofit that delivers extraordinary and sustainable learning experiences for ... Read more
Indiana’s Perry Township Announces New Partnership with Discovery Education Supporting the Creation of Equitable Learning Experiences in Any Learning Environment
SILVER SPRING, MD (Monday, May 17, 2021)—Indiana’s Perry Township Schools (PTS) today announced the finalization of a new partnership with Discovery Education supporting the creation of equitable learning experiences in any environment. Through ... Read more
3 ways to prioritize teacher PD as schools reopen
High-quality PD is still critical to teachers’ success, and now is not the time to scale back, especially given the ongoing challenges teachers are facing this school year.
Computer Science Teachers Association Adds CoderZ’s Professional Development Program to Curated List of Quality Resources
DERRY, N.H. – April 20, 2021 – After a rigorous evaluation, the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) has added CoderZ ... Read more
Edthena Adds Micro-Credentials to Help Districts Recognize Teacher Growth
District leaders and coaches can design and issue custom micro-credentials when teachers demonstrate skill mastery within the Edthena video platform ... Read more
How we moved professional learning to virtual facilitation
In-person professional learning can't be beat, but it's possible to move to a virtual delivery model without sacrificing quality.
5 ways edtech builds cross-curricular connections to STEM content
Thoughtfully-crafted STEM lessons that leverage technology-rich resources similar to what your students are using outside the classroom are great ways to engage students in interdisciplinary instruction.
BetterLesson Appoints Seasoned Educational Technology Leader Matthew Kennard as CEO
BetterLesson, a leading provider of high quality virtual and in-person K-12 professional learning, announces Matthew Kennard as its new CEO. ... Read more
Latest Updates to Discovery Education’s Flexible K-12 Platform Keeps All Learners Connected to Engaging Content, Instructional Strategies, and Professional Learning
Discovery Education today announced a series of updates to its flexible, award-winning K-12 learning platform that will keep teachers and students connected to ... Read more
NASA and Discovery Education Invite Educators and Students Worldwide to Join the Exploration of Mars Through a Special Livestream of the Perseverance Rover’s Landing
On February 18, 2021, NASA’s Perseverance rover is set to touch down on Mars and begin exploration of the Red Planet. To commemorate this historic occasion, Discovery ... Read more
mindSpark Learning Launches ENGAGE Leadership Series to Help U.S. School and District Leaders Better Engage and Retain Staff
Educator retention is one of the biggest internal challenges school leaders face. Districts across the country spend $2.2+ billion on ... Read more
Gale In Context: For Educators Launches New Teacher Learning Center
Gale, a Cengage company, is helping educators enhance skills for virtual lesson planning and online teaching. The company has launched ... Read more
Discovery Education Appoints Scott Kinney as Chief Executive Officer and Kelli Campbell as President
Discovery Education—the Charlotte, North Carolina based global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 ... Read more
MobileMind Launches ‘MobileMind HQ’ for Customized, Managed Educator Training
MobileMind, the most innovative Google professional learning solution for schools, announces the launch of MobileMind HQ, a single hub for creating, ... Read more
mindSpark Learning Impacts Record Number of Eductors Amid COVID-19 with 207% Rise in Professional Learning Participants
Education has been significantly impacted by COVID-19. Educators have been tasked with pivoting from in-person to remote learning more than ... Read more
Discovery Education Acquires Mystery Science
Discovery Education—the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms—today announced the acquisition ... Read more
All-New Science Techbook for Middle School and STEM Connect
Discovery Education today launched Keeping You Connected to Curiosity, a new initiative keeping the continuity of curiosity alive for teachers and students everywhere. Discovery Education is the global ... 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
Virginia Discovery Education Science Experience Wins Approval
Following a comprehensive evaluation, Virginia’s State Board of Education has approved Virginia Discovery Education Science Experience for statewide use as a ... Read more
Gale Helps Charleston County School District Integrate Social Emotional Learning
With mental health issues and racial injustices on the rise, Gale, a Cengage company, is helping the Charleston County School ... Read more
Discovery Education Experience Updates Tailored to Support Students and Educators for Remote, Hybrid, or In-Person Learning
Discovery Education–the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources and professional learning for K-12 classrooms–today introduced updates to the award-winning Discovery Education Experience platform ... Read more
mindSpark Learning Expands Grad-level STEM Certification Program to Educators Nationally
mindSpark Learning, a Denver-based national nonprofit dedicated to empowering educators with industry-oriented professional learning experiences, announced today STEMpath will be ... Read more