professional learning Archives

Free, On-demand Videos on PLtogether.org Feature Interviews with Education Leaders About Topics Ranging From Professional Development to Teacher Wellness

September 12, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

SAN FRANCISCO – The PLtogether resource site powered by Edthena now features more than 75 video interviews with education experts. ... Read more

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HMH Unveils Major Platform Enhancements to Empower Educators and Engage Students Heading Back-to-School Nationwide

September 1, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

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

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Waterbury Public Schools Partners with BloomBoard to Address Teacher Retention Crisis

August 26, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

WATERBURY CONN. & PITTSBURGH (PRWEB) — Waterbury Public Schools and BloomBoard today announce a partnership to create Waterbury U. This innovative initiative addresses ... Read more

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More than 200,000 Students and Educators Across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Use Lexia Learning’s Programs to Boost Literacy Rates

August 23, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

BOSTON – During the 2021-22 school year, Lexia® Learning, a Cambium Learning® Group company, supported over 200,000 students and teachers ... Read more

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Cicero School District 99 Adopts Lexia LETRS Professional Learning Programs

June 29, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

BOSTON (June 29, 2022) – Cicero School District 99 in Illinois has adopted Lexia LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of ... Read more

Teacher Professional Development

AI’s pivotal role in authentic PD

December 5, 2022April 22, 2022 by Laura Ascione

When AI is used in PD, educators can better reflect on their instructional practices and target areas for improvement

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,…

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New AI Coach by Edthena Expands Access to Coaching for All Teachers

February 10, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

SAN FRANCISCO (February 10, 2022) – Edthena is revolutionizing teacher professional learning with the AI Coach™ platform. This first-of-its-kind solution ... Read more

Teacher Professional Development

3 tips for maximizing the impact of professional learning

December 5, 2022January 5, 2022 by Cory Camp, Director of Professional Learning, Sibme

Using professional learning as an opportunity to evolve enables educators to grow and positively impacts the lives of students, the school, and the district community

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…

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Kansas Provides Statewide Access of LETRS Professional Learning in Literacy for Educators Responsible for Prekindergarten through Grade Three

December 2, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

BOSTON (Dec. 1, 2021) –– The Kansas State Board of Education is providing statewide access to LETRS® (Language Essentials for ... Read more

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MobileMind Launches MobileMind Sync, a Full-Service Scheduling Solution

November 8, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

ATLANTA (PRWEB) NOVEMBER 03, 2021 — MobileMind, the modern professional learning hub for schools, has launched MobileMind Sync, the first full-service ... Read more

Classroom Innovations

4 lessons I’ve learned about supporting all students

November 4, 2021 by Anne Barbour, 3rd Grade Math Teacher, The Metcalf School

Every student has unique needs, but with teacher adaptability and evolving edtech tools, supporting all students is possible.

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…

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Aperture Education Hires Stacey Preator as its New Vice President of Customer Experience

September 30, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte N.C. (Sept. 30, 2021) — Aperture Education, the leading provider of researched-backed social and emotional learning (SEL) assessments for ... Read more

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BetterLesson’s ‘Empowered Algebra Learning For All’ Named 1 of 11 Grand Challenge Grantees

September 10, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

CAMBRIDGE, MASS. SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 — BetterLesson, a leading provider of high quality virtual and in-person K–12 professional learning, announces ... Read more

Teacher Professional Development

3 unexpected ways online PD strengthened my teaching

December 5, 2022September 9, 2021 by Beverly Owens, Science Teacher, Cleveland Early College High School

A science teacher shares the surprising benefits of online PD—including how the courses helped her find her tribe

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…

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Alabama Expands Use of LETRS Professional Learning Course Statewide

August 16, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

BOSTON (Aug. 16, 2021) – Lexia® Learning, a Cambium Learning® Group company, announced today that all schools throughout Alabama can ... Read more

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New Mexico Public Education Department Names Curriculum Associates to Its High-Quality Professional Learning Marketplace List for 2021

July 6, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., July 6, 2021— The New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) recently named Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready Classroom Mathematics and ... Read more

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MobileMind Launches the Industry’s First Crowd-Sourced Professional Learning Hub: MobileMind Community

June 28, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

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

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MindSpark Learning® Acquires Couragion to Disrupt the Landscape of Workforce Development, Career Literacy, and Professional Learning

June 17, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

June 15, 2021 — Denver, Colo. — MindSpark Learning® (MindSpark™), a nonprofit that delivers extraordinary and sustainable learning experiences for ... Read more

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Indiana’s Perry Township Announces New Partnership with Discovery Education Supporting the Creation of Equitable Learning Experiences in Any Learning Environment

May 17, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

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

Teacher Professional Development

3 ways to prioritize teacher PD as schools reopen

December 5, 2022April 26, 2021 by Adam Geller, Founder, Edthena

Letting teacher PD slide during reopenings might seem tempting, but it's more important than ever to keep it at the top of the list

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.

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Computer Science Teachers Association Adds CoderZ’s Professional Development Program to Curated List of Quality Resources

April 20, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

When students who would not choose a STEM learning experience, such as robotics or coding class, do so because we’ve introduced it to them, it’s a win-win

DERRY, N.H. – April 20, 2021 – After a rigorous evaluation, the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) has added CoderZ ... Read more

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Edthena Adds Micro-Credentials to Help Districts Recognize Teacher Growth

April 14, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

District leaders and coaches can design and issue custom micro-credentials when teachers demonstrate skill mastery within the Edthena video platform ... Read more

Teacher Professional Development

How we moved professional learning to virtual facilitation

December 5, 2022April 9, 2021 by Ashley Powell, Instructional Coach, Cobb County School District & Moniquea Willingham, Academic Coach, Cobb County School District

In-person professional learning can't be beat, but it's possible to move to a virtual delivery model without sacrificing quality.

STEM & STEAM Trends

5 ways edtech builds cross-curricular connections to STEM content

December 7, 2022March 19, 2021 by Carrie Willis, Technology and STEAM Director, Valley Preparatory School

There are a number of edtech tools and resources to help educators weave STEM learning into all manner of core courses

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.

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BetterLesson Appoints Seasoned Educational Technology Leader Matthew Kennard as CEO

February 25, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

BetterLesson, a leading provider of high quality virtual and in-person K-12 professional learning, announces Matthew Kennard as its new CEO. ... Read more

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Latest Updates to Discovery Education’s Flexible K-12 Platform Keeps All Learners Connected to Engaging Content, Instructional Strategies, and Professional Learning

February 24, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

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

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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

February 11, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

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

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mindSpark Learning Launches ENGAGE Leadership Series to Help U.S. School and District Leaders Better Engage and Retain Staff

February 5, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Educator retention is one of the biggest internal challenges school leaders face. Districts across the country spend $2.2+ billion on ... Read more

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Gale In Context: For Educators Launches New Teacher Learning Center

January 26, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

COVID-19 drastically boosted e-learning across the globe—and could permanently change the way students learn

Gale, a Cengage company, is helping educators enhance skills for virtual lesson planning and online teaching. The company has launched ... Read more

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Discovery Education Appoints Scott Kinney as Chief Executive Officer and Kelli Campbell as President

December 22, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

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

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MobileMind Launches ‘MobileMind HQ’ for Customized, Managed Educator Training

December 4, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Learn how this Arizona district personalized professional development to keep teachers engaged and enthusiastic about instruction.

MobileMind, the most innovative Google professional learning solution for schools, announces the launch of MobileMind HQ, a single hub for creating, ... Read more

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mindSpark Learning Impacts Record Number of Eductors Amid COVID-19 with 207% Rise in Professional Learning Participants

December 1, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

A global health pandemic brings with it stress, uncertainty, and anxiety—but there are a few skills teachers need during COVID-19 that can help

Education has been significantly impacted by COVID-19. Educators have been tasked with pivoting from in-person to remote learning more than ... Read more

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Discovery Education Acquires Mystery Science

October 30, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

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

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All-New Science Techbook for Middle School and STEM Connect

October 14, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

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

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Savvas Learning Company Launches Culturally Responsive Learning Initiative

September 24, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

The class of 2030, pictured here in kindergarten, faces a very different professional future.

Savvas Learning Company, a next-generation learning solutions provider for K-12 education, is proud to announce the launch of its Culturally ... Read more

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Virginia Discovery Education Science Experience Wins Approval

September 23, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Following a comprehensive evaluation, Virginia’s State Board of Education has approved Virginia Discovery Education Science Experience for statewide use as a ... Read more

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Gale Helps Charleston County School District Integrate Social Emotional Learning

September 23, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

With mental health issues and racial injustices on the rise, Gale, a Cengage company, is helping the Charleston County School ... Read more

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Discovery Education Experience Updates Tailored to Support Students and Educators for Remote, Hybrid, or In-Person Learning

September 16, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

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

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mindSpark Learning Expands Grad-level STEM Certification Program to Educators Nationally

September 3, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

mindSpark Learning, a Denver-based national nonprofit dedicated to empowering educators with industry-oriented professional learning experiences, announced today STEMpath will be ... Read more

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BetterLesson Sponsors $1 Million Matching Grant Program for Professional Development

August 24, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

To provide expanded access to K-12 schools and districts with virtual professional learning services to improve teaching and learning in ... Read more

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