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Enhance PreK-5 STEAM and CS Instruction with playful, screen-free robotics!

Research shows that young students learn STEAM and Computer Science best with hands-on, playful experiences. Meet KIBO, the screen-free robot, ... Read more

Virtual Field Trips

Virtual field trips are an essential part of climate curriculum

Climate change is an increasingly important subject in school curriculums. Today’s students will almost certainly inherit a climate-affected world and will need to understand the mechanisms of global…

Making the Link Between Handwriting and the Science of Reading

It’s now clear handwriting plays a critical role in literacy and is making a comeback in curriculum after a long ... Read more

STEM

3 ways to build engagement in STEM classrooms

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been in awe of science, space, and the world around us. And, after watching Star Wars and Star Trek for…

Case Study: Creating Opportunities with the Right Tech

Today’s high school students have a wide range of exciting career opportunities ahead of them in science, technology, engineering, and ... Read more

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Lexia Celebrates 40th Anniversary

BOSTON – Lexia, a Cambium Learning Group brand, is celebrating its 40th anniversary as a leader in science of reading-based solutions. ... Read more

Edtech Trends

5 major education trends in 2023

As new education trends lead to innovative teaching and learning, here are some of the top trends to look for.

With the start of a new year and education conference season just beginning, educators and industry leaders are discovering the biggest education trends for 2023. The past few…

Literacy

How we can improve literacy through student engagement

In this episode of Innovations in Education, Madeleine Mortimore, Global Education Innovation and Research Lead for Logitech details how classroom technologies, if used properly, can increase student engagement…

Literacy

The science of reading, beyond phonics

Schools are on the right path with the science of reading, but students will need plenty of ongoing support to continue that trend beyond phonics.

Schools across the country have been shifting their reading strategies to incorporate knowledge and best practices they have learned from the science of reading.

Online & Hybrid Learning

Where does blended learning fit in post-pandemic classrooms?

The 2020s will be a defining decade for education as schools and policymakers rethink approaches to education, including blended learning.

A recently released white paper “Building Back Stronger: New Thinking and Technologies Reshaping Education,” delves into the myriad ways K-12 schools are embracing different methodologies and cutting-edge technologies…

Edtech Trends

How did edtech impact learning in 2023?

As we closed the door on 2022, we approached 2023 with clear-cut priorities for education. Education and student well-being are stretched thin, and lingering learning gaps, exacerbated by…

Teacher Professional Development

I’m a first-year teacher. How can I find success in the classroom?

For a first-year teacher, decide what you value and support students as individuals, build a community of learners, and connect with peers.

This is my first year as a teacher and I’m teaching sixth grade, so both my students and I are new to the school. I’m wondering if you…

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MathWorks and Discovery Museum Renew Long-running Partnership to Bring Hands-on STEM to PreK-8 Classrooms

Acton, MA – Discovery Museum and Natick-based MathWorks announced today their continued partnership to bring the Museum’s Traveling Science Workshops ... Read more

Literacy

In 2024, education will build systems that champion the science of reading

Driven in part by Mississippi’s success in improving student literacy scores, educators across the country have been discussing the science of reading and working to align their materials…

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RobotLAB Inks Landmark Robotics Partnership with American Samoa Department of Education

DALLAS, TX – RobotLAB, an award-winning robotics integrator that delivers impactful technological innovations and solutions for educators and business owners ... Read more

STEM & STEAM Trends

Building a representative STEM pipeline needs to start in kindergarten

Efforts to fulfill a STEM pipeline cannot begin in college--we need more thoughtfulness and action occurring in K-12.

I believe that the low supply of STEM professionals can be attributed to significant barriers to entry originating in educational settings--this is to no fault of teachers and…

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Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) Launches Sister Schools Program Across Four States and the Territory of Puerto Rico

WASHINGTON, D.C. –The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) today announced the launch of the ALAS Sister Schools Program, ... Read more

STEM & STEAM Trends

5 science and technology videos to get students talking

With a vast video library and the chance to customize lessons for students, TED-Ed Lessons can be incorporated into all topics and content areas, like on science and technology.

School is back in session, and for many students, that means a major shift from an unstructured schedule to a more regimented school day. It may still be…

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Most Parents Think Teachers Are Fully Prepared to Deliver Science of Reading-Aligned Instruction; Educators Are Less Optimistic

BOSTON – A national survey of over 800 U.S. parents[1] commissioned by Lexia, a part of Cambium Learning Group, and conducted ... Read more

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KinderLab Robotics Debuts AI Curriculum for Young Learners

Waltham, MA – KinderLab Robotics, a leader in educational STEAM robotics for grades pre-K–5, has launched Thinking with KIBO: Introducing ... Read more

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Winners Announced for “Educators Pick Best of STEM® 2023” Awards

Portland, OR – The Teich Group and Catapult X announce the winners of the Educators Pick Best of STEM® 2023 ... Read more

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Vernier Science Education Launches Two New Sensors for High School and College-Level Environmental Science

BEAVERTON, Oregon — Adding to its robust data-collection offerings, Vernier Science Education has launched two new sensors for high school ... Read more

Equity, flexibility, and student well-being. That’s the science of reading

Programs built on the science of reading are proven effective in teaching readers of all levels—including Emergent Bilinguals and students ... Read more

Literacy

I didn’t learn how to teach reading in my teacher prep program

My nonlinear path to teaching students to learn to read was a difficult journey--my teacher prep program should have prepared me better.

After 14 years in education, I consider myself to be a good reading teacher. Unfortunately, the path to getting where I am today was a long, frustrating journey.

Increase Student Engagement with 21 Hands-On Science Experiments

Download 21 educator-tested experiments to engage your students in hands-on science learning with Vernier technology. This e-book includes experiments in ... Read more

STEM & STEAM Trends

3 essential tools to make elementary science easier

When teachers have edtech tools to present scientific concepts to students, elementary science is more likely to be part of the day.

During my time as a kindergarten teacher, I learned three major lessons about our youngest learners’ relationship to science. Specifically, I learned that elementary school students are predisposed…

STEM & STEAM Trends

4 ideas to consider when designing a STEM lab

A STEM lab is a learning environment where students, irrespective of grade, can come together and actively participate in hands-on or practical STEM learning

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education is focused on developing students’ skills and connecting these subject areas, preparing them for future careers and the real world. It’s…

STEM & STEAM Trends

From inspiration to impact: Attracting women to STEM

To interest young women in STEM-related careers, we must instill a passion for STEM education at an early age and continue to support them.

The number of women working in STEM jobs has increased 31 percent over the past decade, but women continue to be outnumbered by men in some of the…

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Georgia’s Glynn County Schools Renews Multiyear Partnership Supporting Science Instruction in K-5 Classrooms

Charlotte, NC — Georgia’s Glynn County Schools (GCS) today announced the renewal of its multiyear partnership with Discovery Education supporting ... Read more

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Illinois’ Geneva School District 304 Renews Longterm Partnership with Discovery Education Supporting Science Education

Charlotte, NC — Illinois’ Geneva School District 304 (Geneva CUSD 304) today announced it has renewed its multi-year partnership with ... Read more

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The Earth Prize 2023 Winners Announcement

On Monday, April 24th, The Earth Foundation held a fully virtual event, The Earth Prize 2023 Awards Ceremony, to announce ... Read more

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

Can we make STEM more accessible for girls?

With intentional efforts focused on eliminating barriers to STEM education, teachers can support girls as they pursue STEM studies

In the U.S., the workforce is pretty evenly split between men and women, but in STEM fields men make up 73 percent of the workforce to women’s 27 percent. Why?

STEM & STEAM Trends

How a middle school teacher grew students’ math scores despite pandemic challenges

$Throughout the pandemic, this middle school math teacher held students to high expectations whether they were learning in person or virtually$

As a senior at Indianapolis’ Ben Davis High School, Jacob Gregory enrolled in an Exploratory Teaching program. He thought of it as an easy way to leave school…

Computer Science Education

Virtual field trips are an essential part of climate curriculum

3 ways to build engagement in STEM classrooms

Lexia Celebrates 40th Anniversary

5 major education trends in 2023

How we can improve literacy through student engagement

The science of reading, beyond phonics

Where does blended learning fit in post-pandemic classrooms?

How did edtech impact learning in 2023?

I’m a first-year teacher. How can I find success in the classroom?

MathWorks and Discovery Museum Renew Long-running Partnership to Bring Hands-on STEM to PreK-8 Classrooms

In 2024, education will build systems that champion the science of reading

RobotLAB Inks Landmark Robotics Partnership with American Samoa Department of Education

Building a representative STEM pipeline needs to start in kindergarten

Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) Launches Sister Schools Program Across Four States and the Territory of Puerto Rico

5 science and technology videos to get students talking

Most Parents Think Teachers Are Fully Prepared to Deliver Science of Reading-Aligned Instruction; Educators Are Less Optimistic

KinderLab Robotics Debuts AI Curriculum for Young Learners

Winners Announced for “Educators Pick Best of STEM® 2023” Awards

Vernier Science Education Launches Two New Sensors for High School and College-Level Environmental Science

I didn’t learn how to teach reading in my teacher prep program

3 essential tools to make elementary science easier

4 ideas to consider when designing a STEM lab

From inspiration to impact: Attracting women to STEM

Georgia’s Glynn County Schools Renews Multiyear Partnership Supporting Science Instruction in K-5 Classrooms

Illinois’ Geneva School District 304 Renews Longterm Partnership with Discovery Education Supporting Science Education

The Earth Prize 2023 Winners Announcement

How a middle school teacher grew students’ math scores despite pandemic challenges

North Dakota to require computer science for all K-12 students

NWEA to Explore New Science Experiences for Students on Roblox

New Mexico’s Aztec Municipal School District Renews Multiyear Partnership Driving Student Engagement in Science

Vernier Science Education Updates Vernier Graphical Analysis® Pro to Further Meet the Needs of Educators and Students

Wisconsin’s Stevens Point Area Public School District Renews Partnership Supporting Science Education In Grades K-5

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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