NCCER Program Expansion Impacts Thousands Nationwide in 2024
ALACHUA, Fla. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) — a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization — ... Read more
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Portland Public Schools Selects YouScience to Empower Students with Career-Ready Skills Through Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs
AMERICAN FORK, Utah/PRNewswire/ — YouScience ®, the leading technology provider dedicated to solving the skills gap crisis for students and ... Read more
SchoolStatus Named to 2025 GSV 150 List of Most Transformational Growth Companies in Digital Learning
Ridgeland, Mississippi — SchoolStatus, a leader in K-12 attendance, communications, and data analytics, today announced they have been included in the ... Read more
Information literacy is key in the age of AI
From New York to Texas, the pro-Palestinian protests sweeping U.S. colleges have become a flashpoint for viral disinformation, from falsely attributed "Jewish genocide" chants to debunked claims of…
Texas State Board of Education Names Just Right Reader’s English and Spanish Literacy Resources as Approved Instructional Materials
FORT WORTH, Texas — The Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) recently named Just Right Reader’s decodable books for grades ... Read more
5 ways educators can shrink the critical thinking gap
Achievement discrepancies among U.S. students remain persistent and troubling--despite decades of targeted interventions and whole-school improvement programs.
5 approaches that engage middle school students in STEM learning
Creating engaging STEM learning experiences in middle school is essential to spark curiosity, build foundational skills, and foster a love for STEM topics--and potentially encourage students to pursue…
This season, finding my gratitude in art and teaching
My students surprise me with their creativity and resilience. They’re not just kids in a special education school; they’re individuals who teach me new ways to view art…
Using robots to teach creativity, collaboration, and self-confidence
At Jacksonville Independent School District we like to combine social-emotional learning with coding education. Here’s how it has worked since we introduced virtual robotics at our middle school.
Computer science education sees more investment, but access gaps linger
More policymakers are prioritizing computer science education, recognizing the vital role it and other STEM subjects plays in helping students develop workplace-ready skills.
Enhancing media literacy skills in the age of AI
Media literacy has emerged as a critical skillset in today's digital landscape. As individuals increasingly consume content from many platforms, understanding how to discern credible information from misinformation…
Helping K-12 leaders use data more effectively and confidently
Data is an essential aspect of a school’s culture. At the leadership level, data can be used to identify trends, validate conjectures, monitor progress and check the efficacy…
4 components of an effective literacy ecosystem
Literacy is arguably the most important skill needed to ensure students reach academic and professional success. It's also important that students establish strong literacy skills from the get-go--because…
CAE’s New Critical Thinking Resources Help Students Build and Practice their Higher-Order Skills
NEW YORK | Source: GlobeNewswire — The Council for Aid to Education, Inc. (CAE), a nonprofit developer of performance-based assessments that authentically measure ... Read more
To start the school year off right, invest in literacy
As a country, we are at a pivotal time. Recent national test scores found that our country’s eighth graders are still a full school year behind pre-COVID levels in their…
Greenville County Schools Partners With Hats & Ladders To Prepare Students For Lifelong Career Success
Greenville, SC – Greenville County Schools (GCS) is joining forces with Hats &Ladders, an innovative educational technology company, to revolutionize ... Read more
AI use guide helps students navigate AI in learning
A new AI use guide from Elon University and the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) is intended to help guide college students as they move through education in a…
ORIGO Education Introduces ORIGO Intervention Essentials: A Game-Changer for Math Fluency
Earth City, MO. — ORIGO Education, a leading provider of elementary math solutions from Pre-K to Grade 6, is thrilled ... Read more
What are the positive effects of using technology in the classroom?
Technology provides valuable resources and tools that foster collaboration, improve accessibility, and equip students with essential digital skills needed for success in today’s world.
5 ways to use crafts to drive deeper learning
Who doesn’t love arts and crafts? From the early days of kindergarten, teachers have used crafts as a way to foster students’ curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking skills.
LG’s EdTech-ology: Interactive learning trends in K-12
Tomorrow’s thinkers, creators, and collaborators start in the classroom. Is yours equipped to empower these young minds? Download LG’s exclusive ... Read more
Skills gap, outdated infrastructure hinder AI use
Although a high majority of enterprises are adopting AI in some capacity (88 percent), many still lack the necessary data infrastructure and employee skills to truly benefit from…
Literacy First Expands its Early Childhood Literacy Program to Chattanooga, TN After Successful Pilot Program
Austin, TX — Literacy First, a program from The University of Texas at Austin’s Charles A. Dana Center dedicated to ... Read more
Helping students learn new tech skills–and exceed expectations
How did the Crockett Foundation’s students, most of whom attend Title I schools and live in historically under-resourced communities, achieve this sort of success? The answer can be…
Overcoming data center industry staff shortages with skilled tradespeople
We often refer to the “silver tsunami” in the data center industry--a reference to the growing wave of older employees poised to retire and leave the workforce in…
6 ways to maximize paraeducators in structured literacy classrooms
Could Harry Potter have defeated Voldemort without the skill and support of Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley? Not a chance. Can you imagine Lucy without Ethel? It’s unthinkable.
Report finds persistent STEM career exposure gaps for women
Women play a crucial role in filling high-paying, in-demand STEM careers, but they account for just 34 percent of the STEM workforce, according to a new report from YouScience…
Bipartisan coalition issues call to cut chronic absenteeism in half as kids continue to miss school
From poor reading skills to chaotic classrooms, the stubbornly high rate at which kids are absent from school makes it harder to solve every other problem in education.…
Lifelong learning: Developing skills across all ages
Curiosity is a fountain of opportunity for all educators. Because the world is always changing, there are infinite examples of how to use this to your advantage.
Classworks® Adds Mastery Measurement to Award-Winning Progress Monitoring Tools
Classworks®, a leading provider of K-12 MTSS and Special Education solutions, has introduced Mastery Measurement Progress Monitoring for Reading and ... Read more
Bringing real-life skills to virtual special education
As an educator who has been teaching before the COVID-19 pandemic, I have seen firsthand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with this mode of instruction.
How to combat misuse of AI in student writing
As AI cements itself firmly into classrooms, one large and lingering question concerns when and how students can use it appropriately. It takes only seconds to plug a…
Concerns mount as high school graduates express career uncertainty
New survey data reveals a number of concerning trends among high school graduates, including uncertainty regarding post-graduation plans, a notable gap in career exposure, and disparities in post-high…
Putting the ‘E’ in integrative STEM instruction
Engineering and the engineering design process, when incorporated into classrooms correctly, can increase student engagement and subject matter understanding.
Balancing AI with humanity
It seems educators can’t turn on a device or have a conversation without AI working its way into the mix. ... Read more
Building digital citizenship skills just got easier
ISTE+ASCD’s new Digital Citizenship Lessons resource is intended to help students build healthy digital citizenship know-how. Each of the five ... Read more
VHS Learning Announces 2024 College Scholarship Winners
Boston – Today, nonprofit VHS Learning announced the winners of its 16th annual college scholarship program. The scholarship committee selected ... Read more
5 strategies to close the critical thinking gap
Achievement discrepancies among U.S. students remain persistent and troubling--despite decades of targeted interventions and whole-school improvement programs.
Moving from industrial education to deeper learning
Something as critical as school transformation can’t happen overnight, but every school and district has entry points to begin to do this work in ways that make sense…
5 key recommendations for AI in education
When it comes to AI in education, most K-12 teachers and administrators acknowledge that AI is part of the future of education, whether we like it or not,…