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17 instructional practices for social and emotional learning

August 1, 2018June 22, 2017 by Laura Ascione

Interest around social and emotional learning continues to expand, due in part to recognition that positive social and emotional skills can help improve students' behavioral and academic outcomes…

District Management

School’s out! Finding teacher tools that finish at the top of the class

June 20, 2017June 20, 2017 by Kenneth Chapman

Technology delivers plenty of tools to help teachers manage their classroom and transform how they teach–from solutions rolled out by ... Read more

Digital Learning

Is VR education an answer to the U.S. inmate problem?

January 25, 2023June 1, 2017 by Dr. Turner Nashe, Jr.

Are education and incarceration two sides of the same coin or competing industries? The short answer is ‘yes.’ They are ... Read more

Target Field Trip Grants

May 31, 2017 by Laura Ascione

It’s become increasingly difficult for schools to fund learning opportunities outside the classroom. To help them out, Target launched Target ... Read more

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3 things schools must know about the rising “phigital” student

March 8, 2019May 31, 2017 by Meris Stansbury

A major generational clash is underway, says a foremost expert, and it’s affecting all industries, including education. The clash is coming from so-called Gen Z, the first generation…

News

Students turn their backs on DeVos during commencement speech

May 12, 2017 by Joy Resmovits, Los Angeles Times

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District Management

3 keys to student success with early college programs

May 19, 2017April 13, 2017 by Dennis Pierce

Like a growing number of school districts, North Carolina’s Guilford County Schools (GCS) has early college programs that allow students to earn college credit while they’re still in…

City on a Cloud Innovation Challenge 2017

April 2, 2017 by Laura Ascione

The Amazon Web Services City on a Cloud Innovation Challenge recognizes local and regional governments, and private and public schools ... Read more

Kepware’s 2017 School Grant Program

April 2, 2017 by Laura Ascione

Kepware’s 2017 School Grant Program is now accepting applications! How would $10,000 improve educational opportunities for youth in your Maine ... Read more

District Management

3 ways a new E-rate funded technology is helping schools save

November 1, 2017March 13, 2017 by Content provided by AT&T

As schools near completion of their E-Rate filing for this year, one game-changing E-rate technology has the potential to save schools precious time and money. The technology--a new…

Blended Learning

5 tips for getting blended learning right

March 9, 2017March 9, 2017 by Meris Stansbury

When implementing a blended learning model, it is important for schools to be aware of key components and steps to integrate into their plan. In “Five Tips for…

District Management

Trump pledges support for HBCUs, but no additional money

March 2, 2017 by William Douglas and Anita Kumar, McClatchy Washington Bureau

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Lowe’s Toolbox for Education

February 24, 2017February 23, 2017 by Laura Ascione

Lowe’s will donate up to $5 million to K-12 public/charter schools and to parent teacher groups – at as many ... Read more

Greenworks Grants

February 23, 2017 by Laura Ascione

Project Learning Tree offers GreenWorks! grants up to $1,000 to schools and youth organizations for environmental service-learning projects that link ... Read more

NEA Student Achievement Grants

February 23, 2017 by Laura Ascione

The NEA Foundation gives NEA members grants to improve the academic achievement of students in U.S. public schools in any ... Read more

Champion Creatively Alive Grant Program

February 23, 2017 by Laura Ascione

NAESP and Crayola award 20 schools annually with grants valued at $3,500 to implement arts programming. Apply by the Early ... Read more

Curriculum

5 examples of personalized learning in action

June 10, 2021February 16, 2017 by Laura Ascione

As technology becomes more and more ubiquitous in classrooms across the nation, it is easier than ever for students with different learning styles and needs to create personalized…

District Management

Betsy DeVos nomination clears Senate committee in tight vote

February 1, 2017 by Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press

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District Management

Cyberbullying is NOT a technology issue-here’s how to really combat it.

February 2, 2017January 31, 2017 by Reginald Corbitt

Cyberbullying continues to grow and present itself as a huge challenge for schools, government policy makers, stakeholders, parents and the community—but is regulating access to technology and social…

District Management

DeVos confirmation hearing elicits intense reactions

January 18, 2017 by Laura Ascione

Betsy DeVos, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for education secretary, emerged from her confirmation hearings with Republicans praising her commitment to school choice and with Democrats voicing concerns over…

Ancillary

Betsy DeVos: Fierce hostility to public schools should be a disqualifier

February 27, 2017January 11, 2017 by Barry W. Lynn, Tribune News Service

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Ancillary

Betsy DeVos: She’ll be a breath of fresh air for parents, students alike

January 12, 2017January 11, 2017 by Lindsey M. Burke, Tribune News Service

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Ancillary

Republicans gear up for school choice legislation under DeVos

January 12, 2017January 7, 2017 by Emily Wilkins, CQ-Roll Call

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Ancillary

Donald Trump and black colleges are getting to know each other

January 12, 2017January 4, 2017 by William Douglas, McClatchy Washington Bureau

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Ancillary

For better schools, abolish the Department of Education

January 12, 2017January 3, 2017 by Bruce Meredith and Mark Paige, Los Angeles Times

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District Management

5 critical considerations for CBE and CBL implementation

December 14, 2016December 9, 2016 by Dr. Deborah Everhart

As schools begin to invest in competency-based education (CBE) and higher ed institutions set up competency-based programs, two of the big questions often unanswered become “is their focus…

eClassroom News

We used these Google tools in our schools and saw tangible results soar

December 1, 2016 by Larry Pape and John Watson

At Evergreen Education Group we’ve studied K-12 digital education for sixteen years. Among the most important developments we have seen is the proliferation of devices in the classroom,…

IT Management

Going digital? 5 tips for a smooth start

December 2, 2016November 30, 2016 by Dave Saltmarsh

As schools look to modernize teaching and personalize learning, technology is becoming an indispensable tool in the classroom. Though technology ... Read more

District Management

Here’s what you need to know about Betsy DeVos, likely Education Secretary

January 12, 2017November 28, 2016 by Laura Ascione

With his nomination of billionaire Betsy DeVos for U.S. Secretary of Education, President-elect Donald Trump seems to be making good on his campaign promise to promote school choice.…

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TC- What student choice and agency actually looks like

February 15, 2017November 15, 2016 by Daniel Owens

Student agency, which we might loosely define as students’ ability to influence their own learning, undoubtedly plays a critical role ... Read more

Blended Learning

What student choice and agency actually looks like

November 15, 2016November 14, 2016 by Daniel Owens

Student agency, which we might loosely define as students’ ability to influence their own learning, undoubtedly plays a critical role ... Read more

District Management

Report: Schools expect faster internet within 3 years

October 27, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Seventy-two percent of E-rate applicants participating in a recent survey said wi-fi is critical to fulfilling their organization's mission. Twenty years after the Telecommunications Act of 1996 created…

District Management

Survey: Parents prefer texting and mobile communication from schools

October 19, 2016October 19, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Determining the right mix of traditional and digital tools to best engage with parents and district stakeholders remains a primary challenge for district communications, according to a new…

District Management

Are students buying what schools are selling?

October 4, 2021October 14, 2016 by Julia Freeland Fisher

A new book offers a compelling new theory about how educators can rethink student motivation. Are you really meeting students' needs?

Innovative Teaching

How these 5 schools sustain innovation through technology

January 25, 2023September 16, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

As the school year gets underway across the nation, many schools and districts are launching new technology initiatives and programs designed to improve teaching and learning. Educators love…

Ancillary

CodeCombat adds game, web development to coding platform

August 30, 2016 by Laura Ascione

CodeCombat, which offers an engaging platform for helping kids learn computer science (CS), has significantly enhanced its platform in time ... Read more

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Ultimaker unveils Pioneer Program, promoting 3D printing in education

August 30, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Ultimaker, a 3D printer manufacturer, announced the official launch of the Ultimaker Pioneer Program. The scheme introduces 3D printing and ... Read more

District Management

These 7 keys are helping one district better prepare its students

August 30, 2016August 29, 2016 by Chris Marczak

In any given third-grade classroom, you can find a student who is reading at a level far beyond their age, and another who is still working on letter…

Blended Learning

6 tips from personalized learning innovators leading change

August 30, 2016August 29, 2016 by Julia Freeland Fisher

A new conference and report reveal the top change management strategies driving today's new education models like blended and personalized learning. Step one: Embrace the fact that you…

Ancillary

Pearson unveils Beta-4

August 22, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Pearson has unveiled the Beta-4, the latest revision of a nonverbal measure of cognitive abilities in adults, originally developed by the ... Read more

Is VR education an answer to the U.S. inmate problem?

Target Field Trip Grants

3 keys to student success with early college programs

Kepware’s 2017 School Grant Program

3 ways a new E-rate funded technology is helping schools save

5 tips for getting blended learning right

Trump pledges support for HBCUs, but no additional money

Lowe’s Toolbox for Education

Greenworks Grants

NEA Student Achievement Grants

Champion Creatively Alive Grant Program

5 examples of personalized learning in action

Betsy DeVos nomination clears Senate committee in tight vote

DeVos confirmation hearing elicits intense reactions

Betsy DeVos: Fierce hostility to public schools should be a disqualifier

Betsy DeVos: She’ll be a breath of fresh air for parents, students alike

Republicans gear up for school choice legislation under DeVos

Donald Trump and black colleges are getting to know each other

For better schools, abolish the Department of Education

5 critical considerations for CBE and CBL implementation

We used these Google tools in our schools and saw tangible results soar

Here’s what you need to know about Betsy DeVos, likely Education Secretary

TC- What student choice and agency actually looks like

What student choice and agency actually looks like

Report: Schools expect faster internet within 3 years

Survey: Parents prefer texting and mobile communication from schools

Are students buying what schools are selling?

How these 5 schools sustain innovation through technology

CodeCombat adds game, web development to coding platform

Ultimaker unveils Pioneer Program, promoting 3D printing in education

These 7 keys are helping one district better prepare its students

6 tips from personalized learning innovators leading change

Pearson unveils Beta-4

Why interactive solutions are a smarter investment for schools

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

Avantis Education Transforms Classroom Inclusivity with Launch of EduverseTHRIVE at TCEA 2026

Lerner Publishing Group Launches Dr. Gholdy Muhammad’s Genius and Joy Curriculum

School Specialty LLC Announces Acquisition of Nasco Education U.S.

100 Learning Spaces Transformed, $5 Million Invested: School Specialty and College Football Playoff Foundation Celebrate Impact Across Schools Nationwide

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