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Lexia Core5 and PowerUp Helped Students and Teachers Succeed with Remote Blended Learning

October 14, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

The right reading curriculum, as part of a blended learning program, can lead to great academic gains for students

The 2019-20 school year drew concern for students’ learning when the COVID-19 pandemic forced schools to rapidly transition to remote ... Read more

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Tech Startup Debuts Revolutionary Distance Learning Platform in Partnership with NYC School

October 12, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

AuraNexus has partnered with the Marymount School of New York to debut its EdTech interactive video platform providing students and ... Read more

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ST Math and Los Angeles USD Partner to Bring Math Program District-Wide

October 12, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

MIND Research Institute has announced a partnership with Los Angeles Unified School District to bring ST Math®, MIND’s patented approach to math ... Read more

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Aperture Education Updates its DESSA Comprehensive SEL System

October 7, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Aperture Education, a leading provider of social-emotional assessments and intervention strategies for schools, has updated its DESSA Comprehensive SEL System ... Read more

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LaunchCode Pilot Program Trains St. Louis Teachers in Job-Focused Coding Curriculum

October 5, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

This week, workforce development nonprofit LaunchCode , announced their new LCHS Pilot Program has successfully deployed in 6 different St. ... Read more

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7 Mindsets and K12, Inc. Virtual Schools Expand Partnership

October 6, 2020October 5, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

7 Mindsets, the pioneer in delivering social emotional learning (SEL) solutions that include mindsets, equity and multicultural pedagogy, is taking ... Read more

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Making access and equity a reality for diverse students

October 16, 2020October 5, 2020 by Robert Low

Learn how two school districts have made equity and future success top priorities for diverse student populations

Large school districts in different parts of the United States have now developed systematic ways to increase diverse students’ access to advanced courses, and the districts are also…

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4 “musts” when vetting third-party vendors

October 5, 2020October 5, 2020 by Ryan Cloutier

Third-party vendors can be invaluable to school districts—but there are some important factors in these partnerships

Cybersecurity continues to be top of mind in new ways that we might not have considered during “normal” times. One area that needed our attention then and now…

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PresenceLearning Partners with the Council of Administrators of Special Education

October 1, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

A tech director shares how monitoring software helps his schools stay on top of cyberbullying, like this upset teenage girl looking at her phone.

PresenceLearning, the leading provider of live online special education related services for K-12 schools, today announced a new partnership with ... Read more

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CoderZ & Amazon Cyber Robotics Back-to-School Challenge

October 1, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

This fall, CoderZ and Amazon Future Engineer are bringing real-world industry to classrooms with the Amazon Cyber Robotics Back-to-School Challenge. ... Read more

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ST Math and FCPS Partner to Bring Meaningful Math Learning to Va Students

September 25, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

$an adorable pigtailed girl looking up at a bunch of math equations$

MIND Research Institute (MIND) has announced a partnership with Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) to bring ST Math®, MIND’s patented ... Read more

6 Secrets to Creating a 1:1 Computing Program on a Tight Budget

August 4, 2022September 23, 2020 by Jeff Festa

Now that blended learning is here to stay, schools are focused on finding ways to keep students connected and engaged ... Read more

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Trump vs. Biden: Which candidate do educators support?

September 22, 2020September 17, 2020 by ESchool News

The 2020 Presidential Election is shaping up to be one of the most-watched in the nation's history. In the middle of a global health pandemic, Democratic presidential nominee…

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GoGuardian Finds Three Factors That influence K-12 Student Engagement Online and In-Person

September 16, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

The GoGuardian Research and Insights team today announced its comprehensive findings on the factors that create an engaging learning experience ... Read more

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Copyright Clearance Center and EL Education Make it Easy for Schools to License Trade Book Content During Pandemic

September 16, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Copyright Clearance Center, Inc. (CCC), a leader in advancing copyright, accelerating knowledge, and powering innovation, in coordination with participating publishers, is ... Read more

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Impero Creates Cloud-based Solution to Help Schools Record Student Health and Safety Concerns

September 16, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Student safety leader Impero has created Impero back:drop, a new free cloud-based solution to help schools manage and record student ... Read more

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Two Kentucky School Systems Select Discovery Education to Support STEM and STEAM Instruction

September 16, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Two Kentucky school systems—Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) and the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS)—recently selected Discovery Education to support STEM/STEAM education in their ... Read more

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Samsung’s Display Solutions Help Reimagine the Classroom for one of the U.S.’s Largest Charter School Support Organizations, Academica

September 10, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. announced today its partnership with Academica – one of the largest charter school support organizations in ... Read more

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21stCentEd Launches Virtual STEM and CTE Programs for All Students

September 3, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

The impact of remote learning on STEM education has revealed just how important STEM skills are for students, now and in the future

To ensure every student has access to meaningful STEM experiences this fall, 21stCentEd announces the launch of virtual STEM and CTE programs ... Read more

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Columbus City Schools Adopts Curriculum Associates’ Ready Classroom Mathematics

September 2, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

$Dynamic math resources are key in boosting teaching and learning success.$

Columbus City Schools in Columbus, Ohio has adopted Curriculum Associates’ Ready Classroom Mathematics to support students’ growth and achievement in ... Read more

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Follett Online Book Fairs a Convenient Option to Keep Kids Reading

August 31, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Whether the 2020-21 school year is starting in the classroom or remotely, Follett is ensuring elementary and middle school students ... Read more

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School Health Management to Navigate a Safe & Healthy Return to School

August 26, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Frontline Education, a leading provider of school administration software for K-12 education, today announced that Mobile County Public Schools will ... Read more

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New Mental Health Service to Address Student Anxiety and Stress

August 26, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

A student holds her hand to her forehead--it's important to identify ways to help students reduce stress and anxiety.

PresenceLearning, the leading provider of live online behavioral and mental health services for K-12 schools, has partnered with iOpening Enterprises ... Read more

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SDI, Inc. Launches ‘PPE As-a-Service’ for K-12 to Address Demand for PPE and Essential Materials

August 24, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

To support school systems, including New York City Public Schools, in obtaining Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other essential materials, ... Read more

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Assessing at Home i-Ready Diagnostic Kit Helps Educators Administer Diagnostics

August 28, 2020August 24, 2020 by Vcarlson

After the extended period of distance learning this past spring, it is more important than ever that educators know students’ ... Read more

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Woz U Is Partnering with CredEd to Provide Teachers with Coding Education

August 20, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Woz U will be partnering with the global clearinghouse for teaching credentials, CredEd, to provide teachers with necessary education on ... Read more

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mSL CAPITA Introduces the Nation’s First Esports Fellowship, Making Esports More Accessible for Coaches and Educators

August 20, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Esports is growing in school districts across the nation, evidenced by this gamer playing a competitive esports game with a glowing keyboard.

This first esports fellowship of it’s kind is a personalized, customizable six-month program, running from September 2020 - March 2021, and is dedicated to supporting fellows in the…

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Teton Science Schools Launches Online Courses

August 17, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

A sudden shift to distance learning doesn't have to spell chaos--learn how one school managed the transition with patience and support

Teton Science Schools opened enrollment for 2020-21 Place Network Online courses for middle school students this week. Three courses will ... Read more

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Staying Connected During COVID-19 [Teacher Spotlight]: Stacy Salter

August 16, 2020August 14, 2020 by Jessica Rowley

A fifth-grade teachers learns that remote learning requires a little flexibility and patience

What made you want to go into education and begin teaching? I have only been a teacher for three years but I have wanted to be a teacher…

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Future of School Awards Scholarships to Students from 23 States

August 12, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Future of School (FoS), a national public charity focused on access to quality public education, today announced its 2020 Student ... Read more

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Ambassador Launches Revolutionary Course Materials Platform, Easing the Entire Process for Students, Schools and Publishers

August 5, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Ambassador Education Solutions today launched its next generation Course Materials Platform, RODA, transforming digital content and all course materials for students, schools ... Read more

District Management

You’re invited: Learn how to enhance safety and communications in your school

July 29, 2020July 29, 2020 by ESchool News

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Survey Shows Over 80% of Parents Are Future-Proofing Kids

July 28, 2020July 28, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Osmo’s latest parent survey reinforces what most parents already knew–that coding skills and STEAM education are a desirable means to ... Read more

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5 ways esports levels the playing field for all students

July 24, 2020July 24, 2020 by Steven Hoy

Here are five reasons why all schools should consider integrating esports into the in-classroom and distance learning experience

An interactive experience that literally knows no boundaries, esports draws on the use of multiplayer video gaming to create engaging, educational experiences for participants. By breaking down barriers…

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Is it time to retire letter grades?

November 20, 2020July 23, 2020 by Dennis Pierce

5 ways to create a community of learners

The COVID-19 pandemic has been incredibly disruptive to education, hindering instruction and other services for thousands — perhaps millions — of K-12 students across the United States. But…

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5 ways technology can help schools meet CDC guidelines this fall

March 3, 2021July 20, 2020 by Amy Jeffs

As schools ponder reopening, administrators are searching for tools to help them ensure schools align with CDC reopening parameters

Administrators across the country are preparing schools to reopen this fall, and they have a lot to consider in the wake of COVID-19. In order to best protect…

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Remote Science Instruction in High School Biology and Chemistry

July 17, 2020 by ESchool News

Leading school science supplier Carolina Biological Supply Company introduced a new product line to help high schools provide high-quality, hands-on ... Read more

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Professional Development Pandemic Style—How one District Is Prepping Staff For Success

July 14, 2020July 14, 2020 by Kevin Hogan

Jon Castelhano, Executive Director of Technology at Gilbert Public Schools in suburban Phoenix, Arizona, is making lemonade. Instead of stopgap ... Read more

4 Reasons to Run a District-wide Reading Challenge

July 10, 2020July 10, 2020 by Content provided by Zoobean, Inc.

Most librarians are familiar with reading challenges — the challenge format is a type of reading program that provides a ... Read more

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Instant Access to Data Gives Schools New Power

July 9, 2020 by ESchool News

Two co-workers analyze data and discuss workplace concepts.

The COVID-19 pandemic has school districts across the country reevaluating their approach to learning and engagement. Coupled with drastic funding ... Read more

Lexia Core5 and PowerUp Helped Students and Teachers Succeed with Remote Blended Learning

Tech Startup Debuts Revolutionary Distance Learning Platform in Partnership with NYC School

ST Math and Los Angeles USD Partner to Bring Math Program District-Wide

LaunchCode Pilot Program Trains St. Louis Teachers in Job-Focused Coding Curriculum

Making access and equity a reality for diverse students

4 “musts” when vetting third-party vendors

PresenceLearning Partners with the Council of Administrators of Special Education

ST Math and FCPS Partner to Bring Meaningful Math Learning to Va Students

Trump vs. Biden: Which candidate do educators support?

GoGuardian Finds Three Factors That influence K-12 Student Engagement Online and In-Person

Copyright Clearance Center and EL Education Make it Easy for Schools to License Trade Book Content During Pandemic

Two Kentucky School Systems Select Discovery Education to Support STEM and STEAM Instruction

Samsung’s Display Solutions Help Reimagine the Classroom for one of the U.S.’s Largest Charter School Support Organizations, Academica

21stCentEd Launches Virtual STEM and CTE Programs for All Students

Columbus City Schools Adopts Curriculum Associates’ Ready Classroom Mathematics

Follett Online Book Fairs a Convenient Option to Keep Kids Reading

School Health Management to Navigate a Safe & Healthy Return to School

SDI, Inc. Launches ‘PPE As-a-Service’ for K-12 to Address Demand for PPE and Essential Materials

Assessing at Home i-Ready Diagnostic Kit Helps Educators Administer Diagnostics

Woz U Is Partnering with CredEd to Provide Teachers with Coding Education

mSL CAPITA Introduces the Nation’s First Esports Fellowship, Making Esports More Accessible for Coaches and Educators

Teton Science Schools Launches Online Courses

Staying Connected During COVID-19 [Teacher Spotlight]: Stacy Salter

Future of School Awards Scholarships to Students from 23 States

Ambassador Launches Revolutionary Course Materials Platform, Easing the Entire Process for Students, Schools and Publishers

You’re invited: Learn how to enhance safety and communications in your school

Survey Shows Over 80% of Parents Are Future-Proofing Kids

5 ways esports levels the playing field for all students

Is it time to retire letter grades?

5 ways technology can help schools meet CDC guidelines this fall

Remote Science Instruction in High School Biology and Chemistry

Professional Development Pandemic Style—How one District Is Prepping Staff For Success

4 Reasons to Run a District-wide Reading Challenge

Instant Access to Data Gives Schools New Power

Why interactive solutions are a smarter investment for schools

ClassMate by World Book Recognized with Prestigious ISTE Seal

School Specialty Honors Top Educators with 12th Annual Crystal Apple Awards

Follett Content Accelerates Public Library Strategy

Celebrating Teachers: Nominate Outstanding Educators for Crystal Apple Awards

School Specialty Expands Learning Beyond the Screen with New Outdoor Furniture Line

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