Driving Change in Workforce Management
School districts are faced with decisions on how to adopt technology throughout school operations, not just in classrooms. Though new ... Read more
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BloomBoard Partners with Barry University to Fill Florida’s Persistent Teacher Vacancies
MIAMI – According to the Florida Education Association, nearly 10,000 of the state’s public school teaching positions were vacant at ... Read more
‘Pathway to Prosperity’ initiative shows the power of partnerships in driving student success
Key points: Educators and school administrators are working incredibly hard to get all students, and especially their most challenged populations, ... Read more
Chronic absenteeism threatens to derail K-12 education
The biggest problem in education is that kids aren’t showing up to school. Last year, 26 percent of students missed a month of class or more, leading to…
3 key steps when designing inclusive spaces in K-12 schools
As school districts continue to evolve, a growing emphasis is placed on inclusivity in education, with many shifting toward integrating students with special education needs into general classrooms.
Want to improve STEM education? Here’s how
Federal agencies, states, and school districts should develop robust methods to expand the use of promising innovations that can improve STEM education from pre-K through high school.
Palmdale School District’s Technological Transformation: Equity, Innovation, and Literacy
Palmdale School District Superintendent Dr. Raúl Maldonado discusses the district’s “Palmdale Promise” initiative, focusing on technological equity and early literacy. ... Read more
VHS Learning Among 136 Organizations Committed to Advancing Computer Science Education through CSforALL
Boston – At the eighth annual CSforALL Summit, VHS Learning has once again made a CSforALL national commitment to advance computer ... Read more
How AI Will Change Personalized Learning
Keisha Ray and Susan Gentz, co-founders of K20Connect, tackle two of the most popular, but sometimes confusing, topics in the ... Read more
How schools can take full advantage of the FCC’s new cybersecurity program
K-12 school districts are becoming an increasingly popular target of ransomware operations and other cyber threat actors. Ransomware attacks alone targeted 108 U.S. school districts in 2023.
Euna Solutions Launches Euna Special Education: MTSS — A Data-Driven Tool for School Districts to Enhance Student Outcomes
TORONTO & CHICAGO – Euna Solutions®, a leading provider of purpose-built, cloud-based solutions for the public sector, today announced the ... Read more
New Lenovo Legion Partnership Gives Schools an Edge in Their Esports Programs
Lakewood Ranch, Florida—Lenovo Legion announced a strategic partnership with JAR Systems, the creator of USB-C PD charging carts used widely ... Read more
Kentucky’s Education Professional Standards Board Approves Innovative Programs to Address Teacher Shortage
FRANKFORT, KY – As the 2024–25 school year begins, Kentucky’s Education Professional Standards Board announced the approval of two innovative ... Read more
BloomBoard and Mercy University Partner to Create Accessible Teaching Pathways to Address New York’s Teacher Shortage
DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. — Mercy University and BloomBoard, a leading talent development provider for K–12 school districts, today announced an ... Read more
Metrasens Entrusted by Public Schools Nationwide as Strategic Partner in Extracurricular Event Safety
NAPERVILLE, Ill. /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Metrasens, a leading provider of advanced detection systems for security and safety applications, today announced its ongoing ... Read more
Managing rising student needs under IDEA
Now accounting for 15 percent of total public school enrollment, the number of students requiring special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) has reached an…
Edtech Top 40 reveals increase in unique digital tool use
On average, K-12 school districts access 2,739 edtech tools over the entire school year, according to Edtech Top 40, a report on the usage of digital solutions, tools,…
These attendance management strategies can reduce chronic absenteeism
School districts implementing proactive, consistent attendance interventions saw a 22 percent improvement in chronic absenteeism rates from 2021-22 to 2022-23.
It takes a village to protect students’ well-being in the digital age
There’s a new pillar of knowledge school districts need to impart upon their students, and it’s how to navigate today’s connected, digitally enabled world.
Critical steps to help school districts combat ransomware attacks
School districts are one of the most vulnerable industries for a ransomware attack, particularly from foreign adversaries, according to Ann Neuberger, deputy national security adviser for cyber and…
CIESC Member Schools Gain Access to Metrasens Ultra Weapons Detection Systems Through New Partnership
NAPERVILLE, Illinois (PRNewswire-PRWeb) — Metrasens, a leading provider of advanced detection systems for security and safety applications, is pleased to announce ... Read more
Cybersecurity: eSN Innovation Roundtable
Cybersecurity is arguably one of the biggest priorities in K-12 school districts across the country. IT leaders agree that a “when, not if” mentality is essential in formulating…
Look Who’s Talking: Superintendent Susan Enfield on the Changing Role of Leadership in Schools
Title: Leading in Service to Schools: Every Leader Matters School districts are in a precarious state. Post-pandemic, institutions are still ... Read more
It’s budget season: How are you preparing for the fiscal cliff?
The imminent end of ESSER funding has pushed school districts to a critical juncture, compelling them to confront budget deficits for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year before the…
Student mental health is still suffering–how should we address it?
According to the CDC, more than one in three high school students experienced poor mental health during the pandemic, but in reality, the rate of U.S. students struggling…
Launching a districtwide computer science program for all grades
With 24,000 students, Springfield Public Schools is usually among the three largest school districts in Massachusetts. Our students are spread across 31 elementary schools and a total of…
Cybersecurity staffing shortage is districts’ top concern
One in 3 school districts ranked lack of dedicated cybersecurity personnel as their top challenge in safeguarding schools, according to Cybersecure 2024, an annual survey from Clever that…
EmpowerU Honors Exemplary School Partners for Outstanding Impact on Student Mental Health
MINNEAPOLIS – EmpowerU, a leading national provider of mental health skills and support for schools, recently recognized five school districts ... Read more
Can 4 equal 5? The impact of 4-day school weeks
Four-day weeks are becoming more common in school districts, particularly in rural areas of the U.S. Many districts are finding students and families like the shorter school weeks.
Solving the IT staffing challenge in K-12 education
Even in the best of times, K-12 school districts often have a tough time recruiting and retaining IT employees, as it can be hard for budget-conscious districts to…
Frontline Education and Vanco Announce Strategic Partnership
Malvern, Pa. and Bloomington, Minn. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Frontline Education, a leading provider of administration software purpose-built for educators in ... Read more
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
5 Ways Remote Learning Strategies Work for Districts
In the wake of the pandemic, families have increasingly turned to remote learning, prompting Stride Learning Solutions to become a ... Read more
Closing the remote learning gap with smart audiovisual communications
Whether instructing from within a physical classroom or remotely, it is important that teachers employ smart audiovisual tools that enhance ... Read more
BookmarkED Addresses the State of Challenged Books with Industry-First Technology to Enable Parental Choice in School Libraries
DALLAS, Texas – BookmarkED, the industry-first technology solution to personalize libraries with parental choice, has announced its official launch in ... Read more
Linewize Selected as Preferred Technology Provider for Texas Schools in a Strategic Partnership with the Technology Alliance for Statewide Initiatives (TASI)
CHARLOTTE, N.C. /PRNewswire/ — Linewize, a division of global safety and student wellbeing leader Qoria, is proud to announce a preferred ... Read more
CENTEGIX Posts Record Demand for Its Wearable CrisisAlert Solution
ATLANTA /PRNewswire/ — CENTEGIX, the leader in incident response solutions, announced that new customers of its award-winning CrisisAlert™ solution were the highest in ... Read more
How managed services empower edtech in small schools
The ever-present issue with technology is its inevitable obsolescence. No matter how groundbreaking an innovation may be, there always seems to be a superior alternative just a few…
Connecticut State Department of Education Selects FEV Tutor for State’s New High-Dosage Tutoring Program
WOBURN, Mass. – The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) has selected FEV Tutor as an approved tutoring service in ... Read more
Outdoor learning helps our district’s students see sustainability in action
Modesto City Schools has prioritized sustainability initiatives designed to address climate change, reduce our carbon footprint, combat air pollution, and educate the next generation of students about a…