CoderZ Announces CoderZ League World Champions
CoderZ today announced the winners of the all-new CoderZ League: the Virtual Cyber Robotics Competition (formerly the Cyber Robotics Coding ... Read more
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Lexia Learning’s PowerUp Literacy Program is 2.5x More Effective in Helping English Learners Close Critical Reading Gaps
Many English Learners (ELs) across the United States have gone months without exposure to the academic English they require for ... Read more
CoderZ to Launch New CoderZ League Sprint Challenge Virtual Tournament in March
This year, students across the United States can look forward to another type of March Madness. On top of cheering ... Read more
VHS Learning Once Again Earns High Satisfaction Rates from Schools Around the Globe
Students from schools in 66 countries (up from 44) and 46 U.S. states (up from 45) have enrolled in VHS ... Read more
Funding Year 2021 E-rate Application Window is Now Open
Funds For Learning announces that the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) opened the E-rate filing window on January 15, 2021, and will ... Read more
Discovery Inc. and Discovery Education Partner to Present Exclusive Virtual Field Trip Behind the Scenes of the Inauguration
Discovery Inc. and Discovery Education are partnering to present I Do Solemnly Swear: The U.S. Presidential Inauguration to help educators, students, and families across ... Read more
7 resources to teach students about the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol
Citizens of the United States watched in shock on Jan. 6 as a group of pro-Trump supporters, who continue to maintain that the presidential election has been rigged,…
Impero Software Acquires Netop
Impero, a leading provider of online student safety and classroom and network management software, today announced that it has acquired ... Read more
Registration is Now Open for the 10th annual PBL World Conference
PBLWorks, the leading provider of professional development for high-quality Project Based Learning (PBL), will host its 10th annual PBL World ... Read more
ALAS Applauds the Appointment of ALAS Member Dr. Miguel Cardona as U.S. Secretary of Education
The Association of Latino Administrators & Superintendents (ALAS) applauds the appointment of ALAS member Dr. Miguel Cardona to the position ... Read more
4 ways hybrid learning gives the traditional classroom a run for its money
Earlier this year the United States, just like most countries across the globe, witnessed the life-altering impact of COVID-19 first-hand. In particular, students and educators saw their usual…
Curriculum Associates Names 44 Teachers to the 2021 Class of Extraordinary Educators
Curriculum Associates has named 44 teachers to the 2021 class of Extraordinary Educators, an annual program that celebrates and connects ... Read more
Tampa Middle School Receives the Superstar Treatment with Ashly Audio-Backed System
Sligh Middle Magnet School in Tampa, Florida has an audio system worthy of a superstar performance thanks to professional wrestler ... Read more
Washington OSPI’s Dyslexia Advisory Council Recommends Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready® Diagnostic as a Literacy Screening Tool
The Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction’s (OSPI) Dyslexia Advisory Council recently named Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready Diagnostic to ... Read more
CVS Health and Discovery Education Team Up for Substance Misuse Prevention Day of Learning
CVS Health and Discovery Education are coming together to present a Day of Learning on October 27, 2020. This event ... Read more
Riverside Insights Launches Battelle Early Childhood Assessment with Updated Data Validity
Riverside Insights®, a leading developer of research-based assessments that provide insights to help elevate potential, announced today the official launch ... Read more
Making access and equity a reality for diverse students
Large school districts in different parts of the United States have now developed systematic ways to increase diverse students’ access to advanced courses, and the districts are also…
Trump vs. Biden: Which candidate do educators support?
The 2020 Presidential Election is shaping up to be one of the most-watched in the nation's history. In the middle of a global health pandemic, Democratic presidential nominee…
Gaggle Reports Over 95% of School Districts Renew Their Partnerships
Many districts across the United States are starting the 2020–21 school year using hybrid or fully remote learning, so students’ ... Read more
Scholastic brings civics education to the forefront with new 2020 U.S. election website
Drawing upon 100 years of experience covering news for kids, Scholastic is launching a new free website to help students ... Read more
Public and Private Organizations Nationwide Choose Rave’s Coronavirus Recovery Solution to Safely Reopen and Keep Communities Informed
Corporations, educational institutions and government agencies across the United States are relying on Rave’s Coronavirus Recovery Solution to equip them ... Read more
5 ways esports levels the playing field for all students
An interactive experience that literally knows no boundaries, esports draws on the use of multiplayer video gaming to create engaging, educational experiences for participants. By breaking down barriers…
Is it time to retire letter grades?
The COVID-19 pandemic has been incredibly disruptive to education, hindering instruction and other services for thousands — perhaps millions — of K-12 students across the United States. But…
Leading eLearning: A Future Ready Library opportunity
One of my colleagues is known for regularly reminding us that a crisis is a terrible opportunity to waste. The COVID-19 crisis has forced districts to redefine the…
Free, Emergency Virtual-Learning Resources for Every School
As schools across the United States implement and prepare for school closures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in their ... Read more
COVID-19 pushes learning online
The inevitable spread of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, to the United States has prompted state leaders to close schools, leaving at least half of all U.S. students…
Solution to Support Remote Learning in Schools
ClassTag today announced the launch of Schoolwide, a solution for parent communication and expanded remote learning capabilities amid the chaos ... Read more
10 resources to keep learning going during the coronavirus
As confirmed cases of the new coronavirus, or COVID-19, grow daily, administrators and teachers are faced with the daunting challenge of maintaining learning while also taking extraordinary precautions…
10 trends and predictions for STEM education in 2020
It's clear to anyone listening that the United States needs more highly-skilled STEM workers to remain globally competitive. And STEM education--including trained STEM teachers--is critical to that goal.…
Learn to fight fake news in your classrooms and schools
In the 1930s, Upton Sinclair was one of the most prominent writers in the United States. But no amount of fame could protect him, when he ran for…
Here’s how to upgrade your firewall before your school gets hacked!
In 2018, there were 122 publicly-disclosed cybersecurity incidents that affected 119 public K-12 education agencies across 38 states. Even more ... Read more
5 different ways IT directors handle student data privacy
As districts continue to go 1:1 and encourage teachers to integrate digital tools into their lessons, IT directors need to pay close attention to the way edtech companies…
The New Librarian: How to set up a Global Citizens program
At Tudor Elementary School in Anchorage, Alaska, “show and tell” has an inspiring twist. Instead of sharing an interesting rock or a favorite toy, they are sharing messages…
How Wearables, AR, and VR Help Students Develop SEL Skills (Part 1)
In her post, “Now is the Time to Redefine Readiness,” my colleague Katherine Prince detailed how the world of work is changing, creating an urgent need to redefine…
Makerspace tips and advice from the front lines
Maker culture is thriving in schools and public libraries across the United States and beyond. From challenges to success stories, no two makerspaces are alike, and maker facilitators…
Can I give you some feedback? And other ways to not offer ideas
Have you ever heard the question, “Can I give you some feedback?” Did you want to say “No” immediately? Did your fight-or-flight reflex go into hyper mode? If…
5 ways to get started with OER
It has been almost three years since the launch of the United States Department of Education’s #GoOpen movement. If you are late to the #GoOpen party, it is…
Technology teacher: These are “My Tech Essentials”
By using tech tools, teachers actively create, customize and enhance educational approaches to meet the new and growing challenges of the 21st century. The tech tools offer a…
Blackboard Hackboard Hackathon
This contest challenges developers and college students in the United States to create a unique, user-friendly and impactful application that ... Read more
As expected, Trump’s education budget prioritizes school choice
President Donald Trump on May 23 released details of his proposed FY 2018 education budget, which adamantly supports school choice and slashes funding for other major education programs…