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Pinna launches “Time for Kids Explains”, a timely, informative weekly news podcast for kids

August 31, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Pinna, the only on-demand audio entertainment service developed and curated exclusively for kids 3-12, today announced the availability of the ... Read more

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School Health Management to Navigate a Safe & Healthy Return to School

August 26, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Frontline Education, a leading provider of school administration software for K-12 education, today announced that Mobile County Public Schools will ... Read more

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Amex Trendex: Consumers Prioritize Remote Learning and Work from Home Upgrades this Back to School Season

August 20, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

According to the Amex Trendex, a trend report from American Express, consumers surveyed in the U.S. are anticipating spending more ... Read more

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Protect and Recover Your Data with creative.space’s New Snapshot Features

August 19, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

In response to COVID-19, many creatives are being required to work remotely. This often presents technical challenges that can be ... Read more

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How our changing world is shifting the way Gen Z is influenced by post-secondary marketing

August 19, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

COVID-19 has left some college-bound high school seniors wondering what their college life might look like--here's how to reassure them

COVID-19 has affected many aspects of the post-secondary student experience. It is an essential time for marketers to be cognisant ... Read more

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Grade expectations: How to look at grading in a new light

August 11, 2020August 11, 2020 by David Coker, Ed.D.

You're doing it all wrong--transform grading so it actually impacts student learning

The teacher finishes giving instructions and sits down for students to begin completing the assignment. While students work, the teacher grades papers and prepares for the next hour,…

District Management

You’re invited: Learn how to enhance safety and communications in your school

July 29, 2020July 29, 2020 by ESchool News

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Bridging the gap in cybersecurity education

July 10, 2020 by ESchool News

Experience Education (ExperienceAmerica.com), a leading organization in experiential learning, has partnered with Education Service Center (ESC) Region 20 in Texas ... Read more

Using Mobile and Other Tools to Track Your Workforce During a School Closure

May 6, 2021July 8, 2020 by Jeff Festa

We never thought it would happen. Many schools across the country being closed for the remainder of the school year. ... Read more

Online & Hybrid Learning

10 distance learning writing lessons

January 25, 2023July 6, 2020 by Sara VanderWel

Early elementary school teacher Sara VanderWel shares distance learning video lessons she created for her kindergarten class

When we were just a couple weeks into distance learning, I started to really miss writing workshop time. Over the years, I’ve come to cherish this part of…

District Management

What happens when there is no ‘e’ in eLearning?

March 8, 2021June 17, 2020 by Britten Follett

Leveraging the power of print is key to expanding educational opportunities--especially during at-home learning

I love the smell of the ink on the page. I cherish the way paper feels to the touch. I enjoy reflecting on the moment in time, I…

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Education will play a bigger part of TikTok

June 30, 2020June 11, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Bryan Thoensen, who oversees content partnerships at TikTok, said that during the coronavirus pandemic TikTok is seeing people not only ... Read more

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15 hands-on investigations to teach students about various physiology concepts

June 30, 2020June 8, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Vernier Software & Technology recently released Human Physiology Experiments: Volume 2 to engage high school and college-level students in hands-on ... Read more

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Free Online Career Development

June 30, 2020May 18, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Learn how this Arizona district personalized professional development to keep teachers engaged and enthusiastic about instruction.

With the school closures caused by the COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic, school counselors, teachers, parents, and students are looking for online resources. ... Read more

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Student Mental Health Resources

June 30, 2020May 18, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Schools may have protocols in place to support students on campus, but with the recent transition to distance learning can ... Read more

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Google Meet is here to host your video meetings, for free

June 30, 2020May 13, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Google Cloud announced it’s making Google Meet, Google’s premium video-conferencing solution, free for everyone with availability rolling out over the ... Read more

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New Webinar Series to Support Virtual Coaching

June 30, 2020May 6, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Edthena is kicking off a new webinar series to help instructional coaches provide newly-virtual teachers with timely and much-needed support. ... Read more

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‘Ghostwriter’ trailer and interactive reading challenge

June 30, 2020May 1, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

All-New Episodes of Parents’ Choice Gold Award-Winning Series, Written and Directed By Academy Award-Winning and DGA Nominated, Luke Matheny, Now ... Read more

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Let’s Talk About Your Job Search

June 30, 2020May 1, 2020 by Pat Brothwell

A record 6.6 million Americans filed for unemployment last week. It’s the biggest jump in new jobless claims in US history. There ... Read more

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Getting feedback quickly and easily

April 23, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

To help strengthen support to teachers, coaches, and school leaders in this time of need, Insight ADVANCE is providing its ... Read more

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Keep the school to home connection strong

April 23, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Creating a culture of thriving school communication depends upon the three pillars of consistency, accessibility, and frequency.

Bloomz is opening their premium version for free through the semester to all schools. The Bloomz communication platform enables schools ... Read more

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Real-time advisory sessions that support students’ social-emotional health

April 17, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

The Social Institute announced an enhanced offering to its current #WinAtSocial curriculum, providing schools nationwide with remote, real-time advisory sessions ... Read more

District Management

How to thoughtfully implement panic buttons into your school safety plan

March 3, 2021April 15, 2020 by Amy Jeffs

Panic buttons, when used properly, can go a long way in keeping students, teachers, and school buildings safe and secure

During an emergency situation, there is nothing more important than response time. A single minute can be the difference between help arriving on time versus too late. In…

Personalized Learning

All learning is personalized learning

December 5, 2022April 14, 2020 by Kay Koepsel-Benning

Digital reading can increase a school’s personalized learning efforts, while also boosting student achievement

When personalized learning came on the scene, some found it challenging to get a grip on what it meant for instruction. A beloved retired master teacher colleague mused,…

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Quality learning at home

April 7, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Schools are tasked with ensuring students have the right skills for success--here's how to help create technologically literate graduates.

Amplify knows it can be hard to sort through the many lists of possible resources to use with students at ... Read more

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Web-based visual vocabulary tool

April 7, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Designed by a pair of speech-language pathologists, InferCabulary helps learners infer deep meanings of nuanced words by analyzing and interpreting ... Read more

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Powerful training LMS at no charge

April 6, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Edified is offering it’s powerful training LMS at no charge to any educational institution ... Read more

Blended Learning

7 keys to effective online learning

March 8, 2021April 1, 2020 by Carol DeFuria, President and CEO, VHS Learning

High-quality and engaging online learning programs have a number of common characteristics, like this young girl sitting learning online at her laptop.

Online learning’s reputation has taken a hit in recent years amid reports of poor academic performance and concerns over lax regulation. While there is certainly some cause for…

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Free programs for remote learning

May 11, 2020March 30, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Renaissance is working to find solutions for students suddenly learning remotely during this unexpected global crisis. Renaissance is offering several ... Read more

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Accessible text message-based courses

March 26, 2020March 25, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Artist is a pioneer in accessible text message-based courses, they believe that they are uniquely suited to make a positive ... Read more

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Free communication, billing and payment tools for schools

March 23, 2020March 23, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Curacubby, an end-to-end commerce, billing and integrated payments platform built for the education market and modernizing the business of schools, ... Read more

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Hundreds of Educational Resources

March 23, 2020March 18, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Started by a Facebook group and now driven by a nation of teachers, the list at the time of writing ... Read more

District Management

Free tool to better communicate with parents

March 24, 2020March 17, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

The Smore Template Center is comprised of pre-made newsletters that aim to address the variety of communication needs that you ... Read more

District Management

4 common barriers to accessible content for all students

March 8, 2021March 12, 2020 by Steven M. Baule

Icons demonstrate digital accessibility, including accessible content for all students.

This summer, many faculty will work on developing or revising curricular content for their courses. One of the keys in developing new digital materials is verifying that those…

District Management

10 reasons edtech works sometimes, but not all the time

March 6, 2020March 4, 2020 by Laura Ascione

School culture, competing priorities, and teacher agency among the contextual variables selected for further research by the EdTech Genome Project, like these students sitting working on laptops and tablets.

There are a number of factors—10, to be specific—that have a sizeable impact on the success (or failure) of edtech implementations. The EdTech Genome Project, a collaborative effort…

Personalized Learning

Personalized learning: A 50-year-old “trend” worth exploring

December 5, 2022December 13, 2019 by Denise Shovlin

As it becomes more mainstream, educators should look for tools and resources that support personalized learning.

Any teacher who has spent more than a few years in the profession will be exposed to a variety of educational trends. Innovative interventions, burgeoning buzzwords, and ambiguous…

Classroom Innovations

6 free resources for teachers–just in time for back-to-school

September 9, 2019September 6, 2019 by Laura Ascione

This list of free resources for teachers can help get the new school year off on the right foot.

Although the school year starts at different times across the country, one thing is guaranteed: free resources for teachers are at the top of the must-have list. Free…

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Ensuring accessible content for all students

June 24, 2019June 24, 2019 by Steven M. Baule

A person types on an ipad seeking accessible content for all students.

This summer, many faculty will work on developing or revising curricular content for their courses. One of the keys in developing new digital materials is verifying that those…

Personalized Learning

3 ways to find time for personalized learning

December 5, 2022May 30, 2019 by Julia Freeland Fisher

Here are some secrets to finding more time for personalized learning.

When schools think about incorporating personalized learning, it may seem intuitive to consider resources like specific technologies or professional development plans. But there’s another critical resource that too…

SEL & Well-Being

3 changes that can help the class of 2030 succeed

April 15, 2019April 8, 2019 by Laura Ascione

The class of 2030, pictured here in kindergarten, faces a very different professional future.

Today's kindergartners are the class of 2030, and by the time they enter the workforce, it will look vastly different. Occupations will need expertise, creativity, grit, and, most…

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