Showfloor News: Ativion, NASEF join forces to expand safe, accessible esports
Ativion has announced a groundbreaking partnership with the Network of Academic and Scholastic Esports Federations (NASEF), aimed at expanding access to ... Read more
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Trump nominee Penny Schwinn pledges alignment with president’s education agenda after GOP criticism
Penny Schwinn, President Donald Trump’s nominee for the No. 2 role at the U.S. Department of Education, said she agrees with his push to dismantle the department and…
Many states picked diploma pathways over high school exit exams. Did students benefit?
When 18-year-old Edgar Brito thinks about what he’ll do in the future, mechanical engineering is high on the list. The senior at Washington state’s Toppenish High School first…
The pros and cons of DEI in education
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have become integral to educational institutions across the United States. DEI aims to foster environments where all students can thrive regardless of…
States must promise their schools don’t use DEI or lose federal money, Trump administration says
The U.S. Department of Education is giving state education agencies 10 days to certify that their schools do not engage in any practices that the administration believes illegally…
10 ways COVID changed American schools
COVID had already killed thousands of people in other countries and was spreading in the United States when a top federal health official said schools should prepare to…
6 recommendations for AI in classrooms
As states move forward with efforts to adopt artificial intelligence, the nonprofit Southern Regional Education Board’s Commission on AI in Education has released its first six recommendations for…
Blessings in a Backpack Names Lisa Hanneman as Chief Development Officer
CHICAGO – Blessings in a Backpack, a nonprofit organization that provides hunger-free weekends for kids across the United States, has announced ... Read more
Dismantling the U.S. Department of Education
In light of Donald Trump assuming a second presidential term in 2025, conversations concerning dismantling the United States Department of Education have resurfaced.
Want to improve STEM education? Here’s how
Federal agencies, states, and school districts should develop robust methods to expand the use of promising innovations that can improve STEM education from pre-K through high school.
Better pay, benefits can boost teacher retention
Larger pay increases and better benefits could help keep K-12 teachers in the teacher workforce, finds a new, nationally representative RAND survey.
Flywire and Blackbaud Partner to Streamline Tuition Payment Experience for International K-12 Students in the U.S.
BOSTON, Nov. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Flywire Corporation (Flywire) (Nasdaq: FLYW), a global payments enablement and software company, has announced ... Read more
How pet therapy boosts our students’ well-being
Children nowadays face various stressors in school (academically and socially), as well as challenges from their outside worlds that trickle into their school lives both directly and indirectly.
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…
Euna Solutions Launches Euna Special Education: MTSS — A Data-Driven Tool for School Districts to Enhance Student Outcomes
TORONTO & CHICAGO – Euna Solutions®, a leading provider of purpose-built, cloud-based solutions for the public sector, today announced the ... Read more
7 ways AI will make a positive impact on classroom teaching
In the U.S, teachers are outnumbered on average 16 students to 1 teacher in the classroom (though this number can be as high as 23 to 1 in…
Thinking outside the classroom: Creative strategies to combat the teacher shortage
Schools can no longer rely on the same recruitment and retention strategies that have been in place for decades. This crisis has permanently shifted the educational landscape, and…
AI is the solution to costly and ineffective dyslexia programs
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,…
This ESL teacher ensures students learn the language–and feel the love
Missy Testerman has been teaching at Rogersville City School for 32 years. But for the past few years, she’s been teaching more children who weren’t born in the…
7 tips and ideas to make the eclipse engaging for students
On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will be visible over the United States, starting in Texas. This upcoming eclipse event is an exciting opportunity to incorporate…
As states adopt science of reading, one group calls for better teacher training, curriculum
Wisconsin is creating a new literacy office and hiring reading coaches. Ohio is dedicating millions to a curriculum overhaul. Indiana is requiring new teacher training.
Winners of the Lexia LETRS Science of Reading Grant Contest Announced
BOSTON – Lexia, a Cambium Learning Group brand, has selected the 118 winners of its inaugural Lexia LETRS Science ... Read more
Navigating cultural diversity in American education
The tapestry of America’s history is arguably woven with threads of multiculturalism, reflecting a nation that has embraced diversity since its inception. In many ways, the history of…
Districts call for guidance in developing classroom AI policies
To date, only six states have formulated a comprehensive AI policy absent federal guidance for districts to look to, according to findings from The 2024 Administrator AI Report: Perceptions,…
Scaling-up high-dosage tutoring is crucial to students’ academic success
In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, students have faced unprecedented levels of learning loss because of school closures and interrupted learning. In fact, recent national testing shows…
The science of reading, 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.
Finding ways to solve the cybersecurity challenge in K-12
More than 2.6 million students across the United States were affected by ransomware attacks alone from 2018 to 2021, ... Read more
2023 Content Marketing Awards Top Winners Announced Live at Content Marketing World
WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES /EINPresswire.com/ — The Content Marketing Institute (CMI) just awarded the top eight winners in the prestigious ... Read more
Solving school transportation troubles with Title I funds
Low-income students are often subjected to daunting challenges, but getting a ride to school shouldn’t be one of them. Federally funded resources are available that can be used…
4 tips for addressing absenteeism in K-12 schools
Districts across the country are grappling with elevated levels of chronic absenteeism that have yet to return to pre-pandemic levels. The Associated Press and Stanford University’s Big Local…
Certell’s Poptential™ Addresses 21st-Century Wars With Free Memorial Day Teaching Resources
INDIANAPOLIS (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Poptential™, a family of free social studies course packages from Certell, provides rich content to teach ... Read more
Navigate360 Ushers in Growth with Key Additions: Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Product Officer and Vice President of Threat Detection & Prevention Program Development
RICHFIELD, OHIO (PRWEB) — Navigate360, the nation’s leader in K–12 school safety and student wellness solutions, announces the appointment of Julia ... Read more
How our district improved a 5 percent attendance rate
Here at Eagle Pass Independent School District, we’re right on the border of the United States and Mexico. Approximately 95 percent of our students are Hispanic, and most…
New, Free Digital Experience Offers All Students Invaluable Career Readiness Opportunities
BOSTON, MA – Kids today do not feel adequately prepared to make informed, confident decisions about what they want to ... Read more
How to use micro-coaching for teacher PD
The United States is experiencing a national education shortage of teachers leaving the profession in droves, coined “The Great Resignation” due to high anxiety, burnout, safety concerns, low…
Poptential™ From Certell Offers Content on Tax Day for High School Teachers
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — As Tax Day approaches, Poptential™, a family of free social studies course packages, offers instructors media-rich content ... Read more
How are ELLs, students with disabilities IDed for gifted and talented?
States with formal policies around gifted and talented programs tend to identify more English learners and students with disabilities for those programs, according to a new study from…
How esports is creating scholarships, jobs, and school investments
Educational institutions in the United States have long promoted and prided themselves on their campus grounds, endowments, opportunities and student achievements.
USPTO launches free K-12 invention education platform
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced the launch of the free invention education resource, EquIP HQ.
NASA’s latest mission can fuel STEM engagement
STEM Education is in crisis in the United States. It’s predicted there will be 3.5 million STEM jobs in the U.S. by 2025--incredible news if not for the…