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3 ideas to successfully run virtual clubs

February 22, 2021February 22, 2021 by Rachelle Wafer, Student Engagement Manager, Laurel Springs School

Students need socialization now more than ever--and virtual clubs can help maintain valuable person-to-person interactions

You really can do anything online. While COVID-19 has drastically reduced our ability to gather in-person, the social-emotional growth of children, including the need for regular social interaction…

We need to rethink assessments for remote learning

February 5, 2021February 5, 2021 by Leslie McBeth, Director of Special Projects, Future Design School

Here are three ways to reconsider the role of assessments as online and hybrid learning continue in the middle of the COVID pandemic

Assessment is the linchpin to driving essential skill and competency development. Traditionally, assessments have often been used as an indicator of what students know, understand, and can do,…

Wizrobotics launches Wizprodigy, a new online competition experience for STEM students

January 28, 2021 by eSchool News Staff

Scary, out-of-control robots have long been a favorite Hollywood narrative--but sometimes that narrative becomes reality, like this vintage tin robot.

Wizrobotics, an online live learning platform for teaching and inspiring K-12 students to explore STEM fields, announced the launch of ... Read more

Gale In Context: For Educators Launches New Teacher Learning Center

January 26, 2021 by eSchool News Staff

COVID-19 drastically boosted e-learning across the globe—and could permanently change the way students learn

Gale, a Cengage company, is helping educators enhance skills for virtual lesson planning and online teaching. The company has launched ... Read more

6 teaching resources for the Presidential Inauguration

January 15, 2021 by Laura Ascione

The 59th Presidential Inauguration is approaching, and it's a great time to give students an in-depth look at the process

President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala D. Harris will be sworn into office on Jan. 20, 2021. The Presidential Inauguration will be a departure from years past…

7 resources to teach students about the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol

January 8, 2021January 8, 2021 by Laura Ascione

After a pro-Trump group attacked the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., teachers will need vetted resources to help students process the events

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,…

Wayfair Names Winners of 2nd Annual Dream Classroom Giveaway

December 9, 2020 by eSchool News Staff

Wayfair (NYSE:W), one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home, announced today the winners of the 2nd Annual ... Read more

KidWind Virtual Workshops Available for Educators

December 4, 2020 by eSchool News Staff

These engineering students work with wind turbines, demonstrating the importance of STEM education.

The KidWind Project, the international leader of clean energy education, created topic-specific renewable energy virtual workshops designed to help educators ... Read more

100+ Strategies for Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning

October 15, 2020 by eSchool News Staff

different-colored hands doing a puzzle with assorted colored pieces

In the midst of a global pandemic and a movement to fight systemic racism, there is a renewed focus on ... Read more

Curriculum Associates’ New Blog Provides Solution-Focused Content to Support Teachers and Leaders

September 10, 2020 by eSchool News Staff

digital leadership skills are important for students to learn now, for their future.

Curriculum Associates has launched a blog to help support teachers and building-level leaders navigate today’s educational environment. The blog, which ... Read more

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