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UO professor equips Oregon middle, high school students with virtual career counselor

December 6, 2024 by Leila Okahata, University of Oregon Communications

Meet Sassy, an AI career explorer for students developed in partnership with the Oregon Department of Education. Virtual career exploration for students.

Oregon middle-schoolers can now get a head start on picking a career path, thanks to a new tool powered by artificial intelligence and developed by a University of…

Academic Esports

Creating esports programs with managed network services

October 25, 2024 by Mark Kornegay, Spectrum Enterprise

A robust digital infrastructure can offer students unique opportunities to compete, collaborate, and thrive in an esports program with a managed network.

Esports programs are continuing to grow in popularity, as evidenced by the widespread adoption by schools across the country. In fact, the global esports market is projected to…

Literacy

Purdue begins work to advance science of reading with $1.5M grant

March 14, 2024 by Rebecca Hoffa

The funds for the science of reading will support efforts to enrich curriculum through science-based literacy methods in elementary education

Purdue University has begun work to improve the reading abilities of K-12 students in Indiana by strengthening teacher preparation using science-based methods.

AI in Education

AI: Can it think like your students do?

February 12, 2024 by Dr. Steve Ritter

The true revolution lies in using AI to empower and elevate the minds of our students--here's how to navigate that path.

Since researchers at Carnegie Mellon University helped invent AI in the 1950s, AI has been transforming how we learn, work, and play--and that change is now happening at…

Newsline

Bluum Names Dan Groskreutz as CFO

December 29, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

PHOENIX — Bluum, a leading provider of education technology, this week named Dan Groskreutz its new chief financial officer (CFO). ... Read more

Literacy

Using tech to teach emerging readers high frequency words

November 21, 2023 by Kandra James, M.A.T., Senior National Director of Literacy Content and Implementation, Curriculum Associates

Emerging readers should be hearing, saying, reading, and writing high frequency words consistently within foundational lessons.

There is a plethora of best practice research and engaging, tech-enabled activities on teaching high frequency words to help teachers make it both a fun and interesting learning…

Newsline

CompTIA ChannelPro 2023 Cecilia Galvin Scholarship Winner Announced

August 8, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Las Vegas (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the information technology (IT) industry and workforce, announced that Sirihaasa ... Read more

AI in Education

Education in the age of AI and smart technology

December 12, 2023July 31, 2023 by Edward D. Hess, Professor Emeritus of Business Administration, Batten Executive-in-Residence and Batten Fellow in Emeritus, Darden School of Business, University of Virginia & La Tricia Clark, Ph.D., CEO, EduVation

It is essential that schools ensure students are equipped with the necessary skills and competencies for the age of smart technology and AI.

We are in a new era--the Era of Smart Technology. Artificial intelligence (AI) in the form of ChatGPT-4 is very smart and ChatGPT-5, -6, and -7, etc. will…

AI in Education

We gave AI detectors a try–here’s what we found

December 12, 2023July 3, 2023 by Matthew Flugum, Doctoral Student of Education at Winona State University and Digital Learning Coordinator, Edina Public Schools & Steven M. Baule, Ed.D., Ph.D., Faculty Member, Winona State University

AI detection is generating debates around AI's place in education--here's what happens when AI content is run through AI detection tools

Nearly every school or university faculty is having at least a few conversations about how to address a world rich in easy-to-use artificial intelligence tools that can generate…

Innovation Insights

These Education Startups Are All Business

June 16, 2023June 16, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

Penn GSE's John Gamba discusses what it takes to be a finalist for the 14th annual Milken-Penn GSE Education Business Plan Competition (EBPC).

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Council of the Great City Schools Selects Dr. Lily Wong Fillmore as the 2023 Recipient of the Dr. Michael Casserly Legacy Award for Educational Courage and Justice

March 27, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Council of the Great City Schools (CGCS) has named Dr. Lily Wong Fillmore as the 2023 recipient of ... Read more

Academic Esports

Are you leveling up with esports?

March 13, 2023 by Eric Stender, MBA, AIA, LaBella Associates

Imagine a new school program that is gender-neutral, inclusive to students with physical disabilities, bolsters school pride through competitive meets and is eligible for full and partial scholarships…

Newsline

IXL Learning Acquires Emmersion, Developer of AI-Powered Language Assessments

September 14, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

SAN MATEO, Calif. and LEHI, Utah — IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people worldwide, ... Read more

District Management

Bringing our history to light can improve our students’ futures

April 15, 2022 by Dr. Mark Bedell, Superintendent, Kansas City Public Schools and Doug Roberts, CEO, Institute For Education Innovation

As educators, we must work tirelessly to advocate for students and educators who have endured generations of inequity.

Our job as a community is to actively understand the historical contexts that our kids bring into the classroom and advocate for children and educators who have endured…

Newsline

Custom Acoustic and Staging Equipment From Staging Concepts Optimize Function and Flexibility at New High School Performing Arts Complex

March 23, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Located in the far northeastern suburbs of Dallas, Texas, Melissa High School provides numerous creative opportunities for students to exercise ... Read more

Teacher Professional Development

Personalize your digital PLN in 3 steps

December 5, 2022March 15, 2022 by Dave Blanchard, Assistant Professor of Teacher Development & Graduate Director, Educational Leadership & Technology MS Program, College of Education and Learning Design, St. Cloud State University

Your digital PLN is essential to your growth as an educator--here's how to maximize it and benefit from digital and online connections.

I am currently in an online doctoral program at Winona State University. One of our recent discussion queries required answering the following prompt: "Share three pieces of your…

Teacher Professional Development

3 ways to personalize your digital PLN

December 5, 2022September 23, 2021 by Dave Blanchard, Assistant Professor of Teacher Development & Graduate Director, Educational Leadership & Technology MS Program, College of Education and Learning Design, St. Cloud State University

I am currently in an online doctoral program at Winona State University. One of our recent discussion queries required answering the following prompt: "Share three pieces of your…

Newsline

CASEL mourns the loss of Dr. Roger P. Weissberg, Board Vice Chair and Chief Knowledge Officer

September 10, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

CHICAGO – It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Roger P. Weissberg, the Collaborative for Academic, ... Read more

College and Career Readiness

No, it’s not “the end of going to college”

December 7, 2022August 4, 2021 by Jeff Elliott, COO, UWorld

Undergraduate enrollment is down, but motivated students are finding a way to advance their education with rigorous courses and exams

According to data from National Student Clearinghouse, undergraduate enrollment declined by nearly 3 percent this spring, following a similar drop last fall. These statistics have inspired dire headlines…

Newsline

Every single middle school student can benefit from financial literacy education according to new study

March 16, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute study holds promise that financial literacy education can help students nationwide build important financial foundations Newly ... Read more

Newsline

Owl Labs Unveils New Product Suite That Will Enhance Hybrid Learning in K-12 And University Classrooms

March 4, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Biden Pledging To Open Schools In First 100 Days With In-Person Instruction Once A Week With Schools Needing to Bridge ... Read more

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CASEL Board Member Dr. Kimberly A. Schonert-Reichl Starts as NoVo Endowed Chair of SEL at UIC

February 16, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

CASEL Board of Directors Member Dr. Kimberly A. Schonert-Reichl has begun her tenure as the next NoVo Foundation Endowed Chair ... Read more

Newsline

Aircuity Celebrates National Energy Awareness Month

October 22, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Aircuity (www.aircuity.com), the indoor air quality company, today celebrated National Energy Awareness Month by recognizing the work done by Aircuity’s ... Read more

Newsline

AMD COVID-19 HPC Fund Adds 18 Institutions to Fight COVID-19

September 16, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

High performance AMD EPYC CPUs and Radeon Instinct GPUs to power COVID-19 focused research at Stanford School of Medicine, The ... Read more

SEL & Well-Being

6 questions to ask to build a culturally inclusive classroom

April 22, 2019April 19, 2019 by Stacey Pusey

different-colored hands doing a puzzle with assorted colored pieces

It’s almost impossible to ignore that K-12 classrooms in the U.S. are filled with students from increasingly diverse cultural backgrounds: race, nationality, religion, economic, etc.

SEL & Well-Being

Transform your staff lounge to support teacher wellbeing

March 27, 2019March 25, 2019 by Angileece Williams

According to a study done by the University of Missouri, 93% of teachers are experiencing high levels of work-related stress. Mindfulness has already been proven to boost the…

District Management

Everyone has a role to play in education today

February 4, 2018 by Ron Reed, executive producer, SXSW EDU

As we enter a new year, education is a topic that continues to resonate well beyond the classroom into the core aspects of daily life, from home and…

News

Students turn their backs on DeVos during commencement speech

May 12, 2017 by Joy Resmovits, Los Angeles Times

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District Management

The 2 edtech fields with the most potential under Trump

March 7, 2017March 7, 2017 by Gerald M. DiGiusto

The tumultuous early weeks of the Trump administration have produced plenty of headlines and controversy, but almost nothing on higher education. The nominee for Secretary of Education, Betsy…

District Management

Trump pledges support for HBCUs, but no additional money

March 2, 2017 by William Douglas and Anita Kumar, McClatchy Washington Bureau

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Emperor Science Award Program

February 23, 2017 by Laura Ascione

To encourage high school students to explore careers in science, and specifically cancer research, PBS Learning Media and Stand Up ... Read more

Ancillary

Donald Trump and black colleges are getting to know each other

January 12, 2017January 4, 2017 by William Douglas, McClatchy Washington Bureau

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Ancillary

Nominations open for The Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education

September 6, 2016 by Laura Ascione

The nomination window is open for the 2017 Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education, which honors innovation and has ... Read more

Ancillary

Study.com selected by Department of Education for EQUIP experiment

August 22, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Study.com, in partnership with Thomas Edison State University and Quality Matters, has been selected to participate in the Department of ... Read more

Ancillary

The Virtual High School, Quincy College announce dual credit program

August 22, 2016 by Abi Mandelbaum

The Virtual High School (VHS, Inc.), a nonprofit empowering schools with online learning programs, is announcing its new dual credit ... Read more

Teaching Trends

College Choice releases 2016 rankings for best business schools in the world

August 9, 2016 by Laura Ascione

College Choice, which focuses on college and university rankings and resources, has published its 2016 rankings for the Best Business ... Read more

STEM & STEAM

Researchers: Math needs a more visual approach

April 14, 2016April 13, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Taking a more visual approach to math instruction at the K-12 and higher-ed levels could dramatically change brain development as it relates to future math success, according to…

District Management

Classroom observations may hurt teachers more than they help, study says

January 26, 2016January 19, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Teachers might be at a disadvantage during classroom observation of their instructional practice, which is one of the most widely-used tools for high-stakes job performance evaluations. Research from…

Blended Learning

Do online charter schools measure up?

December 15, 2015October 30, 2015 by By Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

New research offers evidence that online charter schools post weaker academic performance and struggle more to maintain student engagement than their conventional brick-and-mortar peers. The National Study of…

District Management

Researcher: College CIO shortage on the horizon

April 13, 2010 by By Dennis Carter, Assistant Editor

Wayne Brown’s seven years of research has identified a wide swath of campus technology officials eager to become chief information officers someday. They’re just not quite sure how.

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