How to teach K-12 coding without computers
Teaching K-12 coding without computers may seem like a daunting task, but it can be a powerful way to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of computer science…
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FullBloom Acquires CharacterStrong, Leading Provider of School-Based Mental Health Solutions for Students
PHILADELPHIA – FullBloom, the nation’s leading child development platform, providing academic, behavioral, and mental health interventions and supports to K-12 ... Read more
Early STEM career awareness drives future success for students–and the economy
With career interests and aspirations forming as early as age 10, the middle grades are the ideal time to start making connections between students’ academic work and their…
EmpowerU Expands Tier 2 Student Mental Health Offering
PHILADELPHIA – EmpowerU, Catapult Learning’s mental health and resilience solution, today announced the expansion of its Tier 2 programming to ... Read more
High school computer science classes might expand in Michigan–will that address equity issues?
In her two years of high school at Dearborn Public Schools’ Virtual K-12 school, rising junior Weaam AlAliyi has already learned about computer programming, understanding algorithms, and data…
Say hello to Alvik: Arduino’s game-changing robot is the beginning of a great learning adventure!
LUGANO, SWITZERLAND – As part of its mission to make robotics fun and accessible for all, Arduino is launching a ... Read more
American Student Assistance Announces Strategic Alliance with Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship
BOSTON – American Student Assistance ® (ASA), a national nonprofit changing the way kids learn about careers and navigate a ... Read more
Career and technical education needs a mental health revolution
As a longtime public school occupational therapist, I know what students look and sound like when they’re ready to transition from the work lab to the workforce.
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
Introducing New Tech in Your Agency
Introducing technology is an exciting and approachable process. Technology can make staff’s lives more accessible and enhance programming. Explore a ... Read more
How Lenovo Partnered with Dallas ISD Career and Technical Institutes to support STEM needs in an educational environment
Download this whitepaper to learn when looking for long-term technology solutions, the Dallas ISD’s Career and Technical Education Institutes partnered ... Read more
Millwood Public Schools receives $116,000 from Paycom, benefitting marching band, music program
OKLAHOMA CITY – Paycom Software Inc. (NYSE:PAYC), a leading provider of HR software, gave $116,000 to the Millwood Enrichment Foundation ... Read more
5 ways virtual tutoring reinforces our after-school program
We’ve been working to reinforce and reinvigorate our after-school program with the goal of reaching more students who need it. Staffing shortages and not enough hours in the…
KinderLab Robotics Donates Robot Kits to Connect Schools in Pennsylvania and Guatemala
Waltham, MA — KinderLab Robotics today announced that it has donated four KIBO robot kits to La Puerta Abierta, a ... Read more
Only out-of-the-box solutions will fix the real problems in schools
As members of the media have bemoaned the tragic results of students on the latest National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)—also known as the nation’s report card—many have…
Epson Technology Enhances Aquarium Education Programs
LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. – As the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, Calif. welcomed students back for in-person learning, ... Read more
Using data insight platforms to improve SEL strategies
Although structured social-emotional learning (SEL) has been around since the mid-90s, schools’ focus on SEL has skyrocketed following the impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on education.
3 ways educators can embrace and enable inclusive programming
While the effects of COVID-19 may have diminished for many thanks to widespread vaccine- and infection-induced immunity, the pandemic continues to have a significant systemwide impact and exacerbate…
Why universal screening is a more equitable identifier of gifted and talented students
School districts have historically relied on a referral-based process to identify students for gifted and talented programming. This means that teachers or parents nominate their students to take…
How this teacher uses story coding to spark creativity and collaboration
When coding merges with storytelling, you have story coding, in which students use computational skills and design thinking as they demonstrate creativity across core curricular areas.
National Readiness Report: A Look at COVID-19’s Impact on Learner Readiness and How Institutions Can Improve Student Success
PITTSBURGH, PA – It goes without saying that the COIVD-19 pandemic has impacted higher education and students across the globe. ... Read more
Weaving SEL into curriculum doesn’t have to be hard
As an educator and curriculum content creator, I’m always seeking to develop lessons that offer students opportunities to express complex ... Read more
Don’t forget social, emotional health for district IT staff
During all the tumult of the last two years of schooling, from remote to hybrid to masked in-person, educators prioritized the social and emotional needs of students. A…
Pikmykid and Central Access Announce Partnership to Advance School Safety and Efficiency
TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 18, 2022 – Pikmykid, the premier school safety and dismissal platform, today announces its partnership with Central Access, ... Read more
Coding instruction should follow educational principles
We need to give students pedagogical versions of programming languages to practice on. This is different from the “real” professional programming language.
Blackbird Announces First Ever Educational Version of JavaScript
First Educational Version of a Programming Language Enables Middle School Code Education – Bridging the Middle School Gap PORTLAND, May ... Read more
Evoca Leverages its Unique Architecture to Help Create New Type of Educational Resource, “Evoca Learn”
Evoca, a revolutionary next-generation television service, today announced a new initiative, Evoca Learn. In addition to its lineup of 60+ ... Read more
Reimagining the school help desk
The impact of the pandemic on educational programming has created what will more than likely be fundamental and foundational changes to the traditional classroom environment. In general, the…
VuWall Introduces Multi-Video Wall Control and AV Distribution
VuWall, a technology leader in video wall control systems and unified visualization solutions, today announced the introduction of their new ... Read more
PresenceLearning Partners with the Council of Administrators of Special Education
PresenceLearning, the leading provider of live online special education related services for K-12 schools, today announced a new partnership with ... Read more
Loyola Blakefield Delivers Professional Audio to Unique Spaces on Campus with Renkus-Heinz Solutions
Loyola Blakefield is a Jesuit preparatory school for boys in grades 6-12 that has operated since 1852. Its 60-acre campus ... Read more
Vernier and SAM Labs Help Teachers Incorporate Science and Coding into Instruction
Middle school teachers can now integrate science lessons with data collection and coding using new packages from Vernier Software & ... Read more
Trinity Elementary School Updates Broadcast Studio Lighting with Adorama Business Solutions
Trinity Elementary School recently enlisted Adorama Business Solutions, the premier technology resource for corporate, educational, and government institutions, to upgrade ... Read more
Free classes and practice problems in over 200 subjects
Many K-12 schools have closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. More closings are sure to come. In response, Varsity Tutors, founded ... Read more
Free computer programming courses
DataCamp for the Classroom offers free access to data science and analytics educators across the globe to all DataCamp content. ... Read more
Bridging the gap between science and coding
Students exposed to coding and programming at an early age are well equipped to take on higher-level computer science courses in high school—and they also build essential skills…
How this school designed a robotics program from the ground up
As a former computer engineer with a background in applied math, I’m a firm proponent of STEM education. As a math teacher with 14 years of experience facilitating…
Why I use student-driven ideas in my curriculum
You might think that teaching a high school programming course in which students are asked to code simple games and interactive websites would be motivating and exciting, but…
How student-created VR can enhance SEL and special ed
Quality social-emotional learning (SEL) and effective special education (SpEd) programming look remarkably similar.
11 educators share how they bring coding into the classroom
By now, most educators understand the importance of coding. Programmers continue to be in high demand, and coding improves much-needed skills like creativity, persistence, problem solving, and critical…