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Kentucky’s Education Professional Standards Board Approves Innovative Programs to Address Teacher Shortage

September 5, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

FRANKFORT, KY – As the 2024–25 school year begins, Kentucky’s Education Professional Standards Board announced the approval of two innovative ... Read more

Classroom Learning

Lifelong learning: Developing skills across all ages

July 30, 2024 by Sam Baule, U.S. Army & Marian University

Teachers have the task of educating students to meet ever-changing standards and instilling lifelong learning through student engagement.

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.

AI is the solution to costly and ineffective dyslexia programs

June 18, 2024 by Coral Hoh, PhD, Dysolve

AI offers a way to read individual brains at the level of granularity needed to correct brain processes that contribute to dyslexia.

About two-thirds of American students fail to meet reading standards every year when tested in 4th, 8th, and 12th grades. Advocacy groups, backed by dyslexia authorities at universities,…

St. Vrain Valley Schools Becomes First District-wide Adoption of Avantis Education’s Eduverse VR Platform

May 28, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Chicago — Avantis Education has partnered with the 33,000-student school district, St. Vrain Valley Schools, in Colorado to provide Eduverse ... Read more

Teaching Trends

4 educator reflections on the 2023-2024 school year

May 15, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Educators offer reflections on what worked and where they found success in their schools and classrooms during the 2023-2024 school year.

The end of the school year naturally inspires a period of reflection among educators, particularly as we close the door on a year that saw challenges around equity…

Metrasens’ Advanced Detection Technology Chosen by Moore Public Schools for Enhanced Safety at Extracurricular Events

January 22, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

NAPERVILLE, Illiois and MOORE, Oklahoma (PRNewswire-PRWeb) — Metrasens, a leading provider of advanced detection systems for security and safety applications, ... Read more

Tutor.com’s On-Demand Tutoring Meets ESSA II Standards, Demonstrating Positive Impacts on Student Grades and Attendance

January 2, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

NEW YORK — Tutor.com, one of the world’s largest and most innovative online tutoring organizations, announced that it satisfies Level ... Read more

TouchMath Executives Recognized in 2023 Excellence in Equity Awards

December 25, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo./PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — TouchMath, a multisensory math program that makes learning crucial mathematical concepts accessible and clear for students ... Read more

KinderLab Robotics Debuts AI Curriculum for Young Learners

September 1, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

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

Computer Science Education

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

April 18, 2023 by Laura Ascione

The new bill will integrate computer science and cybersecurity instruction into classes throughout the state's K-12 education system

North Dakota has become the first state to require computer science and cybersecurity education for all K-12 students.

Classworks Adds IEP Goals, Objectives, and Easy Tracking to CASE-Endorsed Platform

March 22, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Classworks, a Special Education solution endorsed by the Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE), added new IEP goal writing ... Read more

Strengthening Security & Compliance through Cyber Resilience

May 17, 2023February 23, 2023 by Jeff Festa

Achieving compliance with industry standards and regulations is an ongoing journey for organizations of all sizes. But the path always ... Read more

Discovery Education and Boeing Present a New Virtual Field Trip for Students Exploring STEM and Robotics in Aviation Manufacturing

January 31, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education and Boeing present a new virtual experience – Manufacturing the Future of Aviation Virtual Field ... Read more

Curriculum & Assessment

How to use alternative assessments in the classroom

January 23, 2023 by Terra Tarango, Director and Education Officer, Van Andel Institute for Education

Teachers can identify their power standards and create alternative assessments for student mastery in a way that’s both fun and effective.

Did you know that a 5th grade teacher is expected to guide students to mastery of 200 standards each year? Given a typical school year of 180 days,…

SkriLab Receives ISTE Seal of Alignment

October 5, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

(Warsaw, Poland) – Skriware, an international edtech company providing schools with equipment and lesson plans that enable practical and hands-on ... Read more

Discovery Education and Illumina Corporate Foundation Present a New Virtual Field Trip for Students to Explore the Power of DNA

September 8, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education and The Illumina Corporate Foundation today announced a new virtual experience – Genomics: Decoding the ... Read more

Phenix City Schools Awarded Cognia STEM Certification

August 4, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Phenix City, Ala. (August 4, 2022) — Phenix City Schools (PCS) are now STEM certified, becoming the largest and fourth ... Read more

Digital Learning Tools

When it comes to edtech, it’s not about the tools, but how you use them

December 7, 2022December 14, 2021 by Kevin Hogan

Using edtech tools just for the sake of using them, without a clear plan for implementation, won't have the desired impact

In this week’s Getting There: Innovations in Education, Editor at Large Kevin Hogan explores how to get the most impact out of the edtech tools in your district.

Cybersecurity learning standards offer a new look at a consistent threat

December 6, 2021 by Laura Ascione

New K-12 cybersecurity learning standards aim to build awareness and create a more diverse talent pipeline

CYBER.ORG has released the nation’s first voluntary K-12 cybersecurity learning standards to be used to in schools and districts around the country. As the United States continues to…

West Sound STEM Network Expands Partnership with Slooh to Engage More Students in Space Exploration

October 29, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Washington Depot, Connecticut, October 29, 2021 – Slooh, the only organization offering live online telescope feeds of amazing astronomical events ... Read more

AR & VR in the Classroom

How 3D tech can help overcome learning hurdles

December 7, 2022October 13, 2021 by David Chen, Director of Engineering, Orbbec

3D tech opens up an entirely new world of educational possibilities—even when students learn from home

Over the past year, virtual learning proved to be a mixed bag of success. Some students adapted; but for others, learn-from-home was a gargantuan hurdle. Many school systems,…

Marking a New Era in Education, MindSpark Learning® Launches First of It’s Kind Certification in Disruption

August 4, 2021August 4, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

August 3, 2021 — Denver, Colo. — MindSpark Learning® (MindSpark™), a nonprofit that delivers extraordinary and sustainable learning experiences for ... Read more

Osmo For Schools Celebrates Five Years and Upgrades to Plastic Manipulatives in School Bundles for Classroom Hygiene & Safety

March 30, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Osmo Projector App for Teachers Reaches 100,000 Downloads Osmo for Schools, the educational division of Tangible Play that promotes in-classroom ... Read more

Osmo For Schools Celebrates Fifth Anniversary

March 17, 2021March 16, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Osmo for Schools, the educational division of Tangible Play that promotes in-classroom usage of Osmo’s award-winning educational systems, celebrates its ... Read more

3 Simple Ways One District Protects Students and Data

June 22, 2022March 15, 2021 by Jeff Festa

Safeguarding student data is a primary responsibility for today’s school districts. In this critical read, quickly learn how Bloomington Public ... Read more

Twig Science Nevada Approved for Statewide Use

February 16, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

The Nevada Department of Education has adopted Twig Science Nevada, a complete Pre-K–6 curriculum from leading education multimedia company Twig ... Read more

BenQ Introduces First Wireless Presentation System Purpose-Built for Classrooms

February 16, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

BenQ, an internationally renowned provider of visual display and collaboration solutions, is ensuring teachers and educators can quickly and easily ... Read more

Math Expert Dr. Francis (Skip) Fennell Endorses Hand2Mind’S Hands-On Standards

February 5, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

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

Today hand2mind, an award-winning educational resource company, has announced a new partnership with the former president of the National Council ... Read more

Promethean Announces iKeepSafe Student Data Privacy Certification in the U.S. for ClassFlow Software

February 5, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

As districts have implemented more technology to support digital learning, student data privacy in schools has become a critical issue.

Promethean®, a leading global education technology company, today at TCEA 2021 announced its ClassFlow™ platform had received iKeepSafe certification renewal. ... Read more

Technology Firm ‘Crocus’ Launches to Grow Social Impact in Education

February 5, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

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Crocus, a technology firm guiding social impact in education, today announced its formation as a result of UPD Consulting spinning off its ... Read more

Zaner-Bloser Partners with Listenwise to Sell Its Listening Skills Platform

January 28, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

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Zaner-Bloser, a publisher of early literacy resources, has entered into an agreement with ed-tech company Listenwise, an award-winning platform that ... Read more

Curriculum Associates Launches i-Ready Standards Mastery for Virginia to Provide Insight into Learning Loss

January 28, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

States are challenged to find assessments that present an accurate picture of student learning in order to direct resources to those who need them most, and an assessment can help.

To provide just-in-time information on students’ mastery of the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) and instructional recommendations to address specific ... Read more

TEA Announce Free Access To Supplemental Math Computer Program for Texas

January 5, 2021January 5, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

$Learn how to shed anxiety around math and instead create a classroom math culture that increases achievement$

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Education Agency (TEA) today announced that a supplemental K-5 math computer program will be ... Read more

The Social Institute Unveils Curriculum for 4th Graders on SEL

December 14, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

The Social Institute today announced that it has expanded its pioneering social-emotional learning curriculum to meet the needs of fourth ... Read more

Curriculum Associates Names 44 Teachers to the 2021 Class of Extraordinary Educators

December 9, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

First-day jitters are common, but they can be more intense for first-time educators—here are some top tips for new teachers.

Curriculum Associates has named 44 teachers to the 2021 class of Extraordinary Educators, an annual program that celebrates and connects ... Read more

Praesidium releases updated accreditation standards, establishing the highest criteria for sexual abuse prevention

February 25, 2023November 20, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

School safety is important, as seen by these two students walking in a school hallway.

Praesidium today announced it has updated its accreditation standards, establishing the highest criteria for sexual abuse prevention within organizations to ... Read more

VuWall Introduces Multi-Video Wall Control and AV Distribution

October 29, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

VuWall, a technology leader in video wall control systems and unified visualization solutions, today announced the introduction of their new ... Read more

CCS Presentation Systems Launches First Ever Esports Demonstration Center

October 14, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

CCS Presentation Systems, one of the largest audio-video systems integration companies in the US, just announced the creation of a ... Read more

Discovery Museum Announces New STEM Learning Resources for Teachers and Families

October 14, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Discovery Museum announced today the launch of Virtual Traveling Science Workshops (VTSW) and other teaching resources for schools, and Parent-Assisted ... Read more

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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