95 Percent Group Announces Acquisition of Morpheme Magic
Lincolnshire, IL & Boise, ID – 95 Percent Group LLC, the trusted source for comprehensive, proven literacy solutions, today announced ... Read more
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Learn Applied AI with MindSpark: New Certification and Free Resources for Educators
DENVER–( BUSINESS WIRE)–MindSpark Learning®, a nonprofit organization that delivers extraordinary learning experiences for educators and professionals, launched three new AI resources for ... Read more
The MTSS Buyer’s Guide: Selecting the Right MTSS Platform for Your District
This free, comprehensive guide includes editable templates, expert tips, and resources to walk you through the entire selection process. Get ... Read more
Virginia Adds to the Resources for its ALL In Tutoring Reading Initiative to Include Lexia Core5 Reading and Lexia PowerUp Literacy
BOSTON – The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has expanded its ALL in Tutoring reading initiative to include evidence-based resources from ... Read more
How 5 educators approach SEL
Social-emotional learning (SEL) is an integral part of today's schools. Through SEL, students learn how to manage and regulate their emotions, identify and work through tough feelings.
3 ways to support special education students with college and career readiness
There are more than 140,000 Special Education (SPED) students in the state of Washington. Often, these students don’t have access to the same level of resources that are available to…
How Do You Use Technology to Improve Your Learning?
In the modern educational landscape, leveraging technology is key to enhancing learning experiences. From interactive platforms to digital resources, incorporating technology optimizes accessibility, personalization, and engagement.
Rising ransomware attacks on education demand defense readiness
Ransomware attacks continue to wreak havoc on the education sector, hitting 80 percent of lower education providers and 79 percent of higher education providers this year.
Beyond simple search: The benefits of topic browsing in library databases
Library databases, packed with rich and reliable content, are more than simply resources for students to reference when a research paper is due. They are also valuable teaching…
ParentSquare Acquires Remind, Expanding Options for School-Home Engagement
Santa Barbara, CA — ParentSquare, the award-winning unified school-home engagement platform for K12 education, has acquired Remind, a popular platform ... Read more
Schoolwork shouldn’t double as screentime
Children get one childhood, and time is one of the most precious resources we have in schools. For these reasons, I am increasingly frustrated that I have next…
5 edtech resources that support literacy in elementary school
As a veteran teacher of 17 years who has taught in both elementary and middle school classrooms, I have found that there are a number of powerful edtech…
The importance of agency in successful edtech adoptions
Education is changing because the world is changing. During the pandemic, teachers and students rapidly adopted new tools to pivot to remote and hybrid learning.
Securing the network edge
Zero trust acknowledges there is no longer a traditional network perimeter to be defended because applications now exist in ... Read more
Zero Trust: A new K-12 paradigm
As K-12 leaders look to shield their network from attacks, the nature of cybersecurity is changing. With more applications ... Read more
4 essential resources for building research skills in high school
Our students’ belief that everything they need to know is online can, without the right skillset, leave them prey to misinformation. So how do we teach our students…
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
Schools are key to solving mental health equity gaps
Equity gaps often prevent youths from accessing the care they need. It’s been reported that even before COVID-19, 1 in 5 children had a treatable mental health diagnosis but only about 20…
Empowering educators through holistic teacher PD
As leaders, it’s imperative we remain focused on providing educators what they need to succeed as the education landscape continues to evolve. To truly excel in this dynamic…
10 key CoSN back-to-school resources for edtech leaders
This collection of CoSN resources can help guide K-12 edtech leaders through the beginning of a new school year.
It’s critical to promote mental health supports at the start of the school year
As the new academic year approaches, it's crucial to pay attention to an aspect of school life that often doesn't feature prominently in back-to-school prep: mental health.
Solving school transportation troubles with Title I funds
Low-income students are often subjected to daunting challenges, but getting a ride to school shouldn’t be one of them. Federally funded resources are available that can be used…
Gale and SirsiDynix Announce Partnership That Will Expand CloudSource Index by More Than One Billion Records
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. & LEHI, UT – Gale, part of Cengage Group, a global provider of research and learning resources, ... Read more
Driving equitable learning with thoughtful software implementation
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to the forefront the stark reality of inequities in our education system. As schools shifted to remote learning, a digital divide emerged, leaving…
First AI-powered School Year Begins, Ushering in a New Era in Education
NEW YORK – Students are gearing up for the 2023 school year, and new research from Brainly reveals that AI is an ... Read more
Alum Rock Union School District
Alum Rock Union School District (ARUSD) operates 22 elementary and middle schools in the greater San Jose, California region. With ... Read more
Discovery Education and its Corporate Partners Offering Free Resources for Families to Keep Learning Alive All Summer
Charlotte, NC ) — To keep students engaged in learning while on summer break, Discovery Education and select partners have ... Read more
ParentSquare Releases Back-to-School Resources, Including Updated Checklist for Successful Home-School Communications
Santa Barbara, CA — The summer break gives district and school administrators time to evaluate the efficacy of the approaches ... Read more
Virginia Chooses iteach as the Alternative Teacher Certification Provider for 24 Divisions of the Commonwealth
DENTON, Texas — In an effort to fill more than 3,500 teaching vacancies, the Virginia Department of Education has chosen ... Read more
Prompt engineering: Cultivating curiosity in the age of AI
Some of my most distinct memories from high school involve struggling to grasp abstract concepts without visual or interactive tools. When I was a high school student, technology…
VoIP Emergency Response Guide
Emergencies happen—from intruders to natural disasters—and a detailed emergency response plan is critical in minimizing risk, coordinating resources, and ensuring ... Read more
5 fun STEM videos for hard-to-engage students
STEM education is a critical topic for all students, but it's also notoriously difficult to engage students in STEM topics--particularly as the content becomes more challenging. But with…
Counslr Partners with Greece Central School District to Increase Mental Health Support Services
ROCHESTER, NY (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Counslr, the text-based mental health support platform, announced today that it has entered into a ... Read more
Certell’s Poptential™ Addresses 21st-Century Wars With Free Memorial Day Teaching Resources
INDIANAPOLIS (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Poptential™, a family of free social studies course packages from Certell, provides rich content to teach ... Read more
How did the pandemic impact students’ social capital?
Students’ access to opportunities in life largely depends on their access to diverse, supportive relationships. Now, updated Christensen Institute research illustrates the impact students’ connections and relationships have…
6 ways to transform district communications with tech
When I joined our district in 2021, I was asked to review its overall communications and ensure that we were communicating effectively both with our families and with…
5 ways educators can leverage ChatGPT
Artificial Intelligence is currently walking itself through the hallways of our schools and some teachers may not be leveraging this tool to enhance their teaching methods.
Strategies to help IT leaders combat imminent cyberattacks
It is undeniable, the education sector is prone to attacks from malicious cyber-criminals due to the amount of personal data available across user devices and organization networks. Just…
My top 3 digital science lab resources
As a former Molecular Biologist turned college and 7-12 educator, I have taught laboratory science classes for the past 3 decades. I’ve seen a lot of changes in…
5 math resources to boost student inquiry
Lloyd Alexander once said, “We learn more by looking for the answer to a question and not finding it than we do from the answer itself.” I love…