7 Mindsets Announces Formation of 7m Cares
ROSWELL, Ga. — 7 Mindsets, the leader in PreK-12 mindsets-based learning and well-being solutions, today announced the formation of 7M ... Read more
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Mathletics Announces US Winners of 2023 ‘World Math Day’
NEW YORK – On March 8, 2023, 296,090 students from around the world took part in ‘World Math Day’, an ... Read more
How administrators can support teachers with chronic health needs
There are a lot of stressors that are one teacher in today’s world, and to have to deal with physical, mental, and/or emotional issues only stands to make…
Is 2023 the year of the microschool?
With all the surprises sprung on the world over the last few years, it can be both exciting and frightening to imagine what 2023 might hold. Will this…
Museum of Science, Boston enters metaverse with “Mission: Mars” Roblox experience
The Museum of Science, Boston is making its first move into the world of immersive online education with its launch of “Mission: Mars,” an educational experience on Roblox,…
Envisioning the personalized edtech of tomorrow
Before the pandemic, the trend for more personalized, learner-centric experiences in education already existed—the resulting lockdowns merely accelerated digital transformation, which continues to gain momentum across industries.
How to keep your students weird
Every educator knows that weirdness is what makes our students grow. After all, curiosity, creativity, and critical thought don’t bloom in a stagnant mind. So instead of wringing…
Teaching ‘stranger danger’ should extend to the virtual world
It’s becoming increasingly more urgent for us to protect our students from the constant threats they face online. Teaching them how to navigate these threats must include four…
4 ways to avoid cybersecurity snake oil
When it comes to cybersecurity, you want to do right by your students, your schools, and your district--but it’s not that simple.
Seaton Hall Esports Wins with Lenovo Legion
As with any competitive sport, Esports gaming helps students develop discipline, teaching new skills and builds engaged communities. But more ... Read more
Discovery Education and Illumina Corporate Foundation Present a New Virtual Field Trip for Students to Explore the Power of DNA
Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education and The Illumina Corporate Foundation today announced a new virtual experience – Genomics: Decoding the ... Read more
Is there a national teacher shortage? Here’s what we know and don’t know
Students across the country are heading back to school. Will there be enough teachers waiting for them?
Building a Successful Certification Program at Your Institution
In a world where competition for jobs, pay increases, and academic success continues to increase, certifications offer hope because they are a credible, third-party assessment of one’s skill…
Open English Acquires India’s English-Learning Platform enguru
MIAMI, (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Open English, the leading English-learning platform in Latin America and the U.S. Hispanic market, today announced ... Read more
VHS Learning Students Earn Gold and Silver Medals on the 2022 National Latin Exam
Boston – July 28, 2022 – Two VHS Learning students earned top honors on the 2022 National Latin Exam (NLE), ... Read more
AI education is critical for an equitable tomorrow
Underserved communities are universally disadvantaged in their access to resources and high-quality technical education compared to their urban counterparts.
How Minecraft and agriculture lead to an esports competition
Our world is changing around us in so many ways, and the climate crisis is proving to be one of the paramount challenges of the 21st century. As…
3M Young Scientist Challenge Announces 2022 National Finalists and Honorable Mentions
Today’s youth has never been more hopeful for a better, brighter, and safer world. Inspired by the desire to impact ... Read more
Gale’s Political Extremism and Radicalism Series Wins 2022 SIIA CODiE Award
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – June 16, 2022 – Gale, part of Cengage Group, is thrilled to announce that its Political ... Read more
Royelles Launches Industry’s First Inclusive Mobile Gaming Metaverse Dedicated To Educating And Empowering Young Girls
WASHINGON D.C., June 14, 2022 – Royelles, a global educational gaming (Ed Gaming) platform empowering girls and non-binary individuals through ... Read more
Microsoft and Optoma Partner to Offer Cloud Based Remote Management Solution for Audio Visual Displays
LAS VEGAS, June 8, 2022 – Optoma, a world-leading manufacturer of large visual display products, and the #1 DLP brand ... Read more
STEM careers are among students’ top choices
Students' interests in various career fields had an overwhelming STEM and digital focus, according to a survey from the nonprofit American Student Assistance (ASA).
Slooh’s ‘Online Telescope for Families’ Brings the Wonder of Space Exploration to Homes Worldwide
Washington Depot, Connecticut, April 6, 2022 – Slooh, the only organization offering live online telescope feeds to students, is now ... Read more
Osmo From BYJU’s Names Former WarnerMedia Executive Shawn Smith as Its First Global Head of Communications
Palo Alto, CA–March 23, 2022–Award-winning STEAM brand, Osmo from BYJU’S, announced today that former WarnerMedia executive Shawn Smith is joining ... Read more
10 cool AR and VR tools for the classroom
We all know that augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are super fun, but AR and VR tools can also be incredibly powerful when integrated into classroom…
Playing to win: The vital role of research in the future of esports
Esports--commonly accepted as “a multiplayer video game played competitively in front of spectators, by both professional and amateur gamers”--is quickly becoming a household term along with esports game…
When edtech concepts become practical classroom realities
In this week's episode of Getting There: Innovation in Education, host Kevin Hogan explores the following: bringing the world to life through augmented reality; 3 wireless technology trends…
Bringing the world to life through augmented reality
Augmented reality gives educators the opportunity to bring the world to life. But first we need to see the world. We enrich our learning by taking field trips…
Are banned books challenges, or opportunities for innovation?
This fall, the conversation around controversial titles is heating up in Texas and across the country. In the Lone Star State, there was an inquiry into the books…
Using tracking sites to bring current events to students
There is a lot of conversation about supply chains and logistics in the news these days. As a picture is often worth a thousand words, maps that allow…
Does learning happen if you don’t see it?
As we settle into another academic year filled with uncertainty due to the pandemic, educators are taking a deeper look into what can be learned from the tumult…
A tale of three cities: Emerging from the pandemic…or not
As our world is emerging from the pandemic, there is a distinct division in our communities that was clearly articulated by the three librarians who participated in a…
Schools are getting creative as they strive to improve indoor air quality
After shouldering responsibilities for keeping students and staff safe and healthy in a global pandemic – you may have felt the weight of the world on your shoulders…
APM Studios Inks Partnership With Listenwise To Bring Award-Winning Science Podcast Brains On! Into Classrooms
ST. PAUL, Minn., September 30, 2021 — APM Studios, the podcast production division of American Public Media (APM), today announced ... Read more
5 ways robots will bring your classroom into the 21st century
Off the bat, it’s probably either a hyper-realistic robot that can’t be distinguished from a human that sets out to take over the world, or ‘Disneyfied’ robots such…
Reading Eggs Reaches 20 Million Users Milestone
NEW YORK, NY – August 10, 2021– Reading Eggs, a Blake eLearning program that creates a unique online world where children learn to read, ... Read more
3 steps educators can take to build social and emotional competence this summer
Summer is here, and if you haven’t taken the opportunity yet, it’s time to relax. Teacher stress amidst the pandemic has understandably received a lot of attention, but…
DreamBox Learning® Appoints Key Executives in Record Growth Year
BELLEVUE, Wash. —DreamBox Learning®, the company on a mission to radically change the way the world learns, today announced the ... Read more
Service learning in Ohio didn’t stop with the pandemic
When the pandemic virtually shut down face-to-face interactions between people last spring, it looked like the volunteer program in a central Ohio suburban school district would be paused…
3 ways COVID has changed education for the better
As millions more Americans are vaccinated against COVID-19 every day, many are now wondering what society will look like in a post-COVID world. The American educational system, having…