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Whitney Brothers® elevatED™ CollectionReceives Design Journal BEST of 2024 Award

February 28, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

Keene, NH – Acclaimed furniture brand Whitney Brothers® today announced its new elevatED™ Collection of furniture for young learners received ... Read more

District Management

Transformational leadership: Safe harbors, or turbulent seas?

February 27, 2025 by Dr. Phil Lambert, University of Sydney

Leaving the sanctuary of a safe harbor is necessary to undertake genuine transformational change in education.

Depending on the starting point, the challenges encountered in making required policy and practice changes can be considerable. Leadership in and for this context is not for the…

Teaching Trends

Partnering for a global future: The Madrid connection

February 3, 2025February 3, 2025 by Marjorie B. Tiven, Global Cities, Inc.

Global competency and global learning are not correlated to other areas of academic performance and must be directly taught.

Picture this: a seventh-grader in Madrid is discussing how her class is developing an approach to water scarcity with peers in Mumbai, Buffalo, Buenos Aires, and Astana.

The 36th Annual National Service-Learning Conference® Returns to Saint Paul, MN

December 20, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Saint Paul, MN – The National Youth Leadership Council (NYLC) is proud to announce The 36th Annual National Service-Learning Conference, ... Read more

Understanding dyslexia: Why early diagnosis and intervention matter

November 20, 2024 by Robin Zikmund, IMSE Foundation

Teaching students with dyslexia requires more than curriculum--it takes early screenings and access to science-backed reading instruction.

For years, parents and educators around the country have been warning that prevalent approaches to literacy are not working, and state legislatures are responding.

STEM & STEAM Trends

Preparing students for Industry 5.0: Rethinking STEM to shape the future workforce

October 31, 2024October 31, 2024 by Rob Harvey, For The Win Robotics

As young minds engage with advanced tools, they gain the STEM know-how and develop the mindset required to succeed in Industry 5.0.

While AI, robotics, and drones continue to push boundaries, Industry 5.0 also recognizes the importance of human creativity and problem-solving in conjunction with these tools.

Teaching Trends

The 10 most common questions teenagers asked about the election

October 29, 2024 by Terry Parris Jr. and Anna Diamond, The New York Times, Chalkbeat

Chalkbeat and Headway received more than 500 questions from teenagers about this year’s presidential election.

Throughout 2024, Headway and Chalkbeat, a nonprofit news organization focused on education in America, have been in conversation with teenagers about the upcoming presidential election.

Coding and Robotics

3 keys to success when introducing robotics to young learners

October 28, 2024 by Danielle Curry, Garfield Elementary School

The most effective robotics lessons for pre-k-2 students are hands-on, open-ended, and collaborative to engage young learners.

In my role as the school library media specialist and enrichment teacher at Garfield Elementary School, I was researching student-centered robotics products for K-2 students last year when…

14-year-old Named America’s Top Young Scientist for Inventing an AI Handheld Pesticide Detector

October 22, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

ST. PAUL, Minn. & CHARLOTTE, N.C. – 3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) named Sirish Subash, a 9th grader at Gwinnett ... Read more

3M Young Scientist Challenge Announces 2024 National Finalists

July 2, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

ST. PAUL, Minn. & CHARLOTTE, N.C. – 3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) today announced the 2024 3M Young Scientist Challenge ... Read more

Nancy Knowlton, David Martin awarded Meritorious Service Medals (Civil Division)

March 26, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Calgary, Alberta — Nureva Inc., an innovator in advanced audio conferencing solutions, announces that its founders, Nancy Knowlton and David Martin, ... Read more

Whitney Brothers® Introduces Imagination Truck For Versatile Role Play Fun

March 25, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Keene, NH – Award-winning children’s furniture brand Whitney Brothers® today introduced the Imagination Truck, a versatile play vehicle that transforms ... Read more

COVID in Schools

Young students less prepared for grade-level reading, math

January 31, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Nationwide data offer critical new insights into the pandemic’s academic impact on younger students' learning.

Children who were in early childhood learning programs during the pandemic are struggling to keep up with grade-level learning in math and English, according to School Readiness for…

College and Career Readiness

To foster young talent, employers need to share their social capital

December 6, 2023 by Robert Markle, PhD, Research Manager, Christensen Institute

Employers need to understand the goals of social capital-building, what will be expected of them, and how it can benefit both parties.

In career-connected learning, employee volunteers like internship supervisors or guest speakers typically see their role as providing students job-specific knowledge and skills.

Student Well-Being

Schools are key to solving mental health equity gaps

October 5, 2023 by Alex Alvarado, CEO and Co-Founder, Daybreak Health

Declining mental health is the national health crisis of this generation, and our schools must act to help students.

Equity gaps often prevent youths from accessing the care they need. It’s been reported that even before COVID-19, 1 in 5 children had a treatable mental health diagnosis but only about 20…

Student Well-Being

Technology as a bridge–not a shortcut–to student relationships

September 29, 2023 by Julia Freeland Fisher & Dr. Heather D. Wathington

Technology is helping schools facilitate student relationships and social capital to improve and further students' future success.

The research is clear: Connections are game changers in helping young people from low-income households achieve upward economic mobility later in life.

TouchMath Sets New Standard for Early Detection of Dyscalculia with Comprehensive Screener

July 12, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. (PRWEB) — TouchMath announces the release of DySc, the comprehensive dyscalculia screener and individualized intervention guide aligned to American ... Read more

3M and Discovery Education Name 10 Grant Recipients Supporting Nation’s Young Scientists

May 30, 2023May 29, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

St. Paul, Minn. and Charlotte, NC. – 3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) today announced the 10 recipients of the inaugural ... Read more

Classroom Management

Instructional audio can boost confidence in the classroom

May 4, 2023 by Stephanie Meyer, Audiologist, Rio Rancho Public Schools

An audiologist makes the case for outfitting every classroom with instructional audio--the benefits are clear for student populations.

Ask me what technology I’d most like to see implemented in every single K–12 classroom and I’d say instructional audio. As a long-time audiologist, I’m admittedly biased. But…

7 Mindsets Announces Formation of 7m Cares

March 30, 2023March 30, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

ROSWELL, Ga. — 7 Mindsets, the leader in PreK-12 mindsets-based learning and well-being solutions, today announced the formation of 7M ... Read more

How edtech is embedded in Society 5.0

December 5, 2022November 11, 2022 by Roger James Hamilton, Founder and CEO, Genius Group

Educators should be teaching innovative edtech skills to future generations to get students ready for the world of work

The pandemic saw countless education institutes scramble in a bid to offer remote learning, which just highlighted how ill-prepared they were for future learning.

Whitney Brothers® Nature View Writing Center Earns Platinum Spaces4Learning 2022 New Product Award

August 2, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Keene, NH, July 29, 2022 – Acclaimed Early Learning furniture brand Whitney Brothers® today announced its new Nature View Writing ... Read more

STEM & STEAM Trends

Powerful strategies to motivate girls in STEM

December 7, 2022July 22, 2022 by Dawn McCotter, Teacher Programs Manager, Van Andel Institute for Education & Ryan Duncan, Editorial Specialist, Van Andel Institute for Education

Classrooms that make STEM learning a priority and encourage girls to get involved are paving the way for future success.

The history of STEM is filled with amazing women who revolutionized our understanding of science. Take Grace Hopper, one of the first computer programmers who went on to…

District Management

Is it time to double down on digital citizenship training?

July 11, 2022 by Dan Palkki, Lower School Principal, New Life Academy

Digital citizenship training must continue forward as an ongoing conversation between all members of a school and its community

Due to the rise and accessibility of digital technology, more young people than ever have increasing access to it. As recent as 2019, one study found that 98.1…

SEL & Well-Being

Can your schools keep pace with student mental health demands?

June 30, 2022 by Katie Dorn, Co-Founder and CEO, EmpowerU

With student mental health needs spiking, schools need tools and tactics to help all students recover emotionally and academically

Even before the pandemic, a third of U.S. students struggled with anxiety, depression, trauma, or attention issues that made it difficult to focus, stay motivated, and learn. That…

SEL & Well-Being

How to address mental health needs in youth sports

June 14, 2022 by Jacqueline Wight, MA, LPC, Director of Mental Health Services, DotCom Therapy

Coaches are trusted adults students can go to for advice and guidance if they are experiencing mental health issues outside of youth sports.

Numerous studies have shown the lifelong importance of exercise and playing sports for young children. Physically active children are often happier children. Children involved in team sports develop…

Student Well-Being

The digital dilemma in student well-being

December 7, 2022May 25, 2022 by Maria Mendez, Head of Years 11 & 12, Southbank International School

Mental health is a challenge that schools across the world are grappling with as they try to safeguard student well-being

The second week in May was the 21st annual Mental Health Awareness Week, which this year focused on the impact of loneliness and the practical steps we can…

Hertz Celebrates Grads by Waiving Young Renter Fee

May 5, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

ESTERO, Fla., May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — To celebrate Spring 2022 college graduates, today Hertz launched a new offer designed specifically to ... Read more

4 tips to start meaningful conversations with students

April 25, 2022 by Matt McQuillen, CEO and Founder, Xello

It is important to expand the scope of who engages students in future readiness conversations beyond school counselors

“What do you want to do when you grow up?” It’s a question we ask students as young as kindergarten. I personally had the pleasure of watching my…

“Biodegradable sanitary pad made out of dragon fruit peels designed by a team of Vientamese girls wins USD 100,000 in The Earth Prize 2022 competition!”

April 3, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

On Friday, March 25th, The Earth Foundation held a fully virtual event, The Earth Prize 2022 Awards Ceremony, to announce ... Read more

Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration Refines Mission to Focus on Narrowing Opportunity Gaps for Young Students and Educators

February 23, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

North Mankato, Minn. (Feb. 23, 2022) — The Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC), a nonprofit dedicated to breaking ... Read more

SEL & Well-Being

Teletherapy’s crucial role in reaching remote students

November 29, 2022February 18, 2022 by Michaela Landry, Clinical Manager, Dotcom Therapy

In combination with support from family, school, and the community at large, teletherapy provides a way for students in need to get support

Beginning in April 2020, the proportion of children’s mental health–related emergency department visits among all pediatric emergency department visits increased and remained elevated through October 2020, according to…

Search for America’s Top Young Scientist of 2022 Begins

February 3, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

St. Paul, Minn. and Silver Spring, Md. (Wednesday, February 3, 2022) – 3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) are excited to ... Read more

3M Names America’s Top Young Scientist of 2021:14-Year-Old Sarah Park, for Music Therapy Treatment to Improve Mental Health

October 25, 2021October 22, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

St. Paul, Minn. and Silver Spring, Md. (Friday, October 22, 2021) – 3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) have named ... Read more

Trauma-Informed Teaching

From Katrina to COVID: Kids heal in communities

December 7, 2022September 21, 2021 by Jenni Torres, Vice President of Curriculum, Waterford.org

An educator reflects on her experiences following Hurricane Katrina and how they can shed light on healing students dealing with COVID-related trauma

Some moments in life are unforgettable. For me, the experience of evacuating from New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina with my two young children and pup is one of…

Experience the Power of a Spoken Word Poetry

August 12, 2021August 11, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Good Deed Entertainment announced today that their spoken word, Rotten Tomato certified-fresh hit film SUMMERTIME, directed by Carlos López Estrada ... Read more

Classroom Innovations

How classroom journaling engages and empowers students

May 4, 2021 by Curtis Noon, Fifth Grade Teacher, Minneapolis Elementary School

One teacher shares how he uses classroom journaling to help students work through COVID experiences and discover their own voice

The benefits of journaling in school are numerous – from improving mental health to heightening academic performance. It seems tailor-made to counteract some of the most devastating consequences…

imagiLabs raises $300k pre-seed to further bridge the gender gap in coding

February 25, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

imagiLabs (www.imagilabs.com), the all-female founded startup that makes coding more accessible to young girls, has raised $300k (€250k) in pre-seed ... Read more

Young Empowered Startuppers’ Online Entrepreneurial Learning & Activity Platform provides competitive advantage for today’s teachers, students and schools.

February 24, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

The latest of the awards was an Award of Excellence in Applied Innovation, with a perfect score of 12/12 from the Institute ... Read more

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