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Illustration, Comic & Animation App Clip Studio Paint Named Best for Large Screens by Google Play

November 19, 2024November 19, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Clip Studio Paint, the illustration, comic, webtoon, and animation app developed and distributed by Celsys, has been named the Best ... Read more

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Lingvano Sign Language Learning App Reaches 2.5 Million Learners Milestone

October 8, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

VIENNA, AUSTRIA – Lingvano, a start-up sign language learning app, is thrilled to announce they have reached 2.5 million learners. ... Read more

Lingokids Launches New Animated Learning Series “Baby Bot’s Backyard Tales”

October 7, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

LOS ANGELES (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lingokids, the top early learning app for children, today announced the launch of its new ... Read more

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Edtech Startup Ello Named No. 5 on Fortune’s Change the World List 2024

September 26, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

SAN FRANCISCO (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ello, developer of the world’s most advanced AI reading app, announced today that it has ... Read more

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Edtech Startup Ello Gives Back to Local DC Hospitals Including MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and Children’s National Hospital

August 27, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

WASHINGTON (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ello, developer of the world’s most advanced AI reading app, will be donating iPads, hundreds of ... Read more

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Ello Partners with Civic Suds to Promote Literacy and Get Families Reading While at Local Laundromats Throughout the DC Area

July 30, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

SAN FRANCISCO (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ello, developer of the world’s most advanced AI reading app, announced a new partnership with ... Read more

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Counslr Expands into Iowa, Partnering with Crestwood High School to Increase Access to Mental Health Support Services

July 9, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

CRESCO (IA) & New York (NY), (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Counslr, the text-based mental health support mobile app, announced today that ... Read more

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LG Unveils Google-Compatible Classroom Solutions at ISTELIVE 24

June 26, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

DENVER –– LG Business Solutions USA is helping educators and administrators rapidly integrate high-engagement learning tools into Google-based classrooms. New ... Read more

Digital Learning Tools

Edtech orgs outline quality indicators to vet edtech, AI

June 24, 2024June 24, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Two critical steps must be put into place to reduce the burden of edtech and digital learning product evaluations on schools and educators.

Seven leading edtech organizations have developed a system intended to reduce the burden on schools and educators when it comes to assessing digital learning tools.

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Texas Instruments and Vernier Science Education to Help Deepen Students’ STEM Understanding through Real-Time Data Collection

May 23, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

BEAVERTON, Oregon — Through the companies’ continued partnership, Texas Instruments (TI) and Vernier Science Education are offering a new app-based ... Read more

Innovation Insights

Crunch the numbers—The latest and greatest data on edtech

May 20, 2024May 16, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

Alongside, a clinician-powered and AI-enabled mental health solution, recently announced its first annual Pulling Back the Curtain on Youth Mental ... Read more

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LearnWith.AI Launches TeachTap, the first AI-powered learning app for AP exam prep and high school courses

May 1, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

AUSTIN, Texas — LearnWith.AI, an educational technology startup passionate about harnessing technology to dramatically improve educational outcomes, today announced the ... Read more

School Management

Apps are helping teachers communicate with families that don’t speak English

April 1, 2024 by Yesenia Robles, Chalkbeat

For many teachers, apps have become crucial as educators work to communicate with the rising number of families that don’t speak English.

Emma Gonzalez Gutierrez has struggled to communicate with the teachers of her five children for years. She’s tried to stay engaged. She’s attended meetings, gravitated toward Spanish-speaking staff,…

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Crunch the Numbers: New data on student tech use; Chromebook predictions; and the impact of pandemic relief funds

February 27, 2024February 26, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

Qustodio today released their 5th Annual Report, offering valuable insights into children’s digital habits across 2023. “Born connected: The rise ... Read more

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Crunch the Numbers: Real-Time EdTech Data You Can Use for December 2023

December 8, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

Nearly all superintendents agree that data about students’ academic progress is critical to get kids back on track after the pandemic.

Students Turning to AI for college application support; Parents Confirm Trust in Librarians; States Fail to Properly Assess Teachers.

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Ello, World’s Most Advanced AI Reading Coach Recognized by Common Sense Media as Top AI Tool

November 27, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

SAN FRANCISCO (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ello, developer of the world’s most advanced AI reading coach, announced today that Common Sense ... Read more

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Hadley Introduces Social 529 App Transforming The Way Americans Save For College And Career Training

August 28, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

LOS ANGELES, CA — Hadley, a new app seeking to make it easy and social to save for school and ... Read more

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SchoolStatus Announces Acquisition of ClassTag Strengthening its Suite of K-12 Data, Workflow, and Communications

August 22, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

RIDGELAND, Miss. — SchoolStatus, a leader in K-12 data and communications, announced today the acquisition of ClassTag, a unified family ... Read more

Students with Special Needs

Mobile app helps students with special needs self-monitor behavior

August 9, 2023 by Abigail Durkin, University of Missouri

A nearly $520,000 grant will help a U. Missouri researcher improve students self-regulation and independence of students with special needs.

When Sara Estrapala started her career as a high school paraeducator supporting students with disabilities such as autism, Down syndrome, learning disorders and challenging behaviors, she quickly recognized…

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Internet Safety Labs Advances Mobile App Safety for K-12 Students, Families and Educators with New App Microscope

August 4, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

SAN DIEGO (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Internet Safety Labs, a non-profit organization dedicated to independent software product safety testing, today announced ... Read more

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BenQ Education Partners With ANTON Learning App

July 24, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

COSTA MESA, Calif. — BenQ, an internationally renowned provider of visual display solutions, announced that the ANTON learning app is ... Read more

AI in Education

How ChatGPT made my lessons more engaging

July 4, 2023 by Spencer Burrows, Chalkbeat

In my history, economics, and speech and debate classes, the AI tool ChateGPT has been a force for good for my teaching and my lessons.

Much of the education narrative around ChatGPT has focused on the potential downsides of the AI tool (think Skynet from “The Terminator”). But as a high school teacher who has experimented with…

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eSchool News Live@ISTE23: Get ready to rumble!

June 16, 2023June 15, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

Have a listen for a preview of our coverage before, during, and after this year's show.

Emergency Planning & Response

How our school handled the chaos of an active shooter hoax

June 7, 2023 by Matt Christensen, Principal, Spanish Fork High School

A principal recounts how a tech tool helped ensure clear communication during an initial emergency--later revealed as an active shooter hoax.

I was in a meeting when I heard the sirens. I immediately excused myself and saw the first squad car screech to a halt in front of our…

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Vernier Science Education Updates Vernier Graphical Analysis® Pro to Further Meet the Needs of Educators and Students

March 29, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

BEAVERTON, Oregon — Vernier Science Education has updated Vernier Graphical Analysis ® Pro to further meet the needs of high ... Read more

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TeachingBooks, Sora and Pear Deck Announce Collaboration to Expand Student Engagement and Learning

March 17, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

CLEVELAND – TeachingBooks.net today announced a unique collaboration with Pear Deck, providing expanded opportunities for student engagement and learning. In ... Read more

KCAV and Rise Vision Help Middle School Use Digital Signage and Social Media App to Boost Student Motivation and Engagement

February 2, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Derby, Kansas – Derby North Middle School (DNMS) in Derby, Kansas, has found a unique and effective way to build ... Read more

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7 Mindsets Launches App Focused on Mindsets Learning and Well-being for Educators, Students and Families

January 9, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

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

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Awardees Selected for Inaugural Vernier Science Education Inspiration Grants

December 19, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

BEAVERTON, Oregon — Vernier Science Education has named the 10 recipients of its inaugural Vernier Science Education Inspiration Grants. These ... Read more

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Track It Forward Announces Integration With Clever Single Sign-On

October 4, 2022September 27, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

OAKLAND, Calif. – Track it Forward, a leader in volunteer time tracking software, just announced their new integration with the ... Read more

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K12 Technology Company Edlio Acquires SchoolInfo, Launches Edlio Access App

September 9, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

GLENDALE, Calif. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Edlio, leading provider of technology solutions for K-12 schools, is pleased to announce its acquisition ... Read more

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New Physics E-Book Helps High School and College Students Explore Mechanics Concepts Using Video Analysis

September 1, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

BEAVERTON, Oregon — To support high school and college physics instruction, Vernier Science Education has released Vernier Video Analysis: Conservation ... Read more

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Digital On-Demand Class Sets for Required Curriculum Books Now Available in Sora Student Reading App

August 29, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

CLEVELAND – To help educators provide students with the books they need as efficiently as possible, OverDrive Education announced the ... Read more

Classroom Innovations

A free AR app can bring learning to life

August 12, 2022 by Laura Ascione

New AR app and lesson plans address increased interest in AR technology from both teachers and parents

McGraw Hill and Verizon launched a new mobile application to bring augmented reality (AR) learning activities to K-12 students and classrooms across the country: McGraw Hill AR. The…

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Discovery Education’s Augmented Reality App Earns Spaces4Learning New Product Award

August 2, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Silver Spring, MD (Tuesday, August 2, 2022) – Discovery Education—the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes ... Read more

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Edsoma Partners With MetaMetrics to Report Lexile Measures for Oral Reading

July 20, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

DURHAM, N.C. & WEATHERFORD, TX – July, 2022 – MetaMetrics® and Edsoma today announced a new partnership that will help children using Edsoma’s innovative reading app ... Read more

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K-12 Students Access 100 Million+ Digital Books from their Schools with Sora Reading App

June 7, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

CLEVELAND – June 7, 2022 – Digital book access for reading and listening for K-12 students has reached a milestone. ... Read more

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Sora App’s New Curated Bundles of Digital Comics Save Schools Time and Money

March 14, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

CLEVELAND – March 14, 2022 – In response to educators’ need for more digital content to engage students, OverDrive Education ... Read more

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Bamboo Learning’s “Comprehension Through Conversation” EdTech Solution for K–5 Students Gaining Momentum

March 7, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

SEATTLE—March 7, 2022—Bamboo Learning, Inc. today announced that Bamboo learning EDU, the first “Comprehension Through Conversation” learning application for students ... Read more

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