Curriculum Archives

Unfinished learning concerns still plague educators

September 12, 2023September 12, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Nationwide surveys reveal parents’ and educators’ concerns and hopes regarding students’ ongoing unfinished learning.

Concerns over unfinished learning continue to occupy educators' and parents' minds. For educators, teacher shortages and burnout are the only issues that loom larger than unfinished learning and…

TV Curriculum: Curriculum for an introduction to film, media, and broadcast for K-12

October 18, 2023September 1, 2023 by Jeff Festa

TV Curriculum: This curriculum serves as an intro to film and media for students. With the rise of streaming services ... Read more

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KinderLab Robotics Debuts AI Curriculum for Young Learners

September 1, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Waltham, MA – KinderLab Robotics, a leader in educational STEAM robotics for grades pre-K–5, has launched Thinking with KIBO: Introducing ... Read more

Computer Science Education

How to integrate a computer science curriculum into K-5 classrooms

August 18, 2023August 18, 2023 by Olivia Davison, Elementary Innovation Teacher, Redlands Unified School District

Pairing a hands-on approach with computer science curriculum via scalable products and flexible PD helped us rethink classroom learning.

Computer science is so much more than just coding. It builds foundational and transferable skills, such as logistical deduction, critical and computational thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving. Most importantly,…

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Sneak a peek at 8 eSN K-12 Hero Awards contenders

August 14, 2023August 14, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Let's take a quick look at some of the inspiring eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards nominations that have come in so far.

Nominations for the annual eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards are open, and this year, we're giving you a look at some of the entries that came in by…

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CodeHS Launches Comprehensive, Easy-to-Use Computer Science Curriculum for Elementary

August 11, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Chicago, Illinois – The significance of computer science education in schools is growing exponentially as it empowers children with the ... Read more

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Curriculum Associates Launches Extraordinary Educators™ Leadership Collaborative to Support the Professional Growth of Rising School Principals Nationwide

August 10, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

NORTH BILLERICA, Mass. — Curriculum Associates recently launched its Extraordinary Educators Leadership Collaborative to support the professional growth of rising ... Read more

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Carnegie Learning Picked by CT State Department of Education for High-Dosage Tutoring

August 9, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Pittsburgh, PA – Carnegie Learning, a leader in AI-driven technology, curriculum, and professional learning solutions for K-12 education, was selected ... Read more

AI in Education

Embracing AI for limitless learning potential

December 12, 2023July 31, 2023 by Dr. Michelle Magallanez, Head of Special Projects, AVID Center & CSTA Equity and Cultural Competence in Computing (3C) Fellow

Given the circumstances under which generative AI has evolved, the convergence of AI and the classroom is inevitable--and PBL has a role.

When ChatGPT was released in November 2022, many educators saw AI as a threat, assuming students were going to use AI to cheat.

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Level Data, Inc. Acquires GlimpseK12

July 28, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

KALAMAZOO, Michigan – Return on Investment (ROI) is one of the leading financial measuring tools for businesses and industries everywhere, including ... Read more

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Texas Education Agency Names Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready® Assessment as an Approved Grade 7 Reading Instrument

July 27, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

NORTH BILLERICA, Mass. — The Texas Education Agency (TEA) recently named Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready Assessment to its Commissioner’s List of Approved Grade ... Read more

Innovation Insights

First Look—Discovery Education Back To School ’23

July 27, 2023July 25, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

Discovery Education today announced a slate of new services and curricula to coincide with the fall semester. eSchool snuck a sneak peek with Lance Rougeux, Senior Vice President…

AI in Education

How to redefine learning in the digital age

January 4, 2024July 24, 2023 by Dr. John Johnston, Ed.D. Candidate in Educational Leadership, Capella University & GPT-4

To implement ChatGPT-4 into the curriculum, institutions can explore various approaches, including partnerships, collaboration, and training

In an era defined by technological innovation, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies has become a game-changer in higher education. ChatGPT-4, developed by OpenAI, presents an extraordinary…

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Ellipsis Education Launches the Curriculum Delivery Platform

July 12, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

CARMEL, Ind. – Ellipsis Education, a leader in computer science curriculum for K-12 education, has launched the Curriculum Delivery Platform ... Read more

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Aperture Education Honors 15 Districts and 19 New York City Schools for Focus on Social-Emotional Learning

July 7, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

CHARLOTTE, NC – Aperture Education, the leading provider of research-based social and emotional learning (SEL) assessments for K-12 schools, honored ... Read more

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The Social Institute Expands Curriculum to Educate and Empower Third-Grade Students

July 7, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Durham, N.C.– The Social Institute announced that it has expanded its pioneering peer-to-peer learning technology to meet the needs of ... Read more

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Aldine ISD Gets 100% STAAR Pass Rate in Algebra 1 Pilot Program

July 4, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Pittsburgh, PA – Carnegie Learning, a leader in AI-driven technology, curriculum, and professional learning solutions for K-12 education, today announced ... Read more

CoSN Corner

Technology’s key role in personalization and differentiation

August 24, 2023June 29, 2023 by Tricia Kennedy, Educational Consultant, GA

It can be a struggle to meet the demands placed on K-12 education--pairing personalized learning and SEL supports can help.

The renewed focus on the whole student, specifically on social and emotional needs and growth (social emotional learning – SEL), is certainly a positive direction in K-12 education

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Dallas ISD Selects Carnegie Learning Math Curriculum for all Secondary Schools

June 20, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

PITTSBURGH–( BUSINESS WIRE)– Carnegie Learning, a leader in AI-driven technology, curriculum, and professional learning solutions for K-12 education, today announced ... Read more

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Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) Names Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready® Assessment a Qualified Dyslexia Screening Tool for Grades K–3

June 16, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

NORTH BILLERICA, Mass.—The GaDOE recently named Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready Assessment as a Qualified Dyslexia Screening Tool for Grades K–3. School ... Read more

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AeroFarms Celebrates World Environment Day with Bronx School PS 85

June 13, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Newark, New Jersey (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AeroFarms®, a Certified B Corporation and leader in indoor vertical farming, will celebrate World ... Read more

Digital Learning Tools

5 ISTELive 23 sessions you won’t want to miss

January 4, 2024June 9, 2023 by Laura Ascione

ISTELive 23 offers sessions on digital learning, teacher PD, virtual reality, computer science, and more--check out the conference!

ISTELive 23 lands in Philadelphia on June 25, and the annual conference promises to be packed with content for administrators, curriculum directors, classroom teachers, and everyone in between.

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Intervene K-12 Receives $150,000 Grant From National Nonprofit Accelerate To Make High-Impact Tutoring Sustainable And Cost-Effective

June 6, 2023June 5, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Intervene K-12, a Houston-based online tutoring platform, announced today it will receive a $150,000 Innovation grant from Accelerate, ... Read more

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New Evidence for the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Rating Reiterates i-Ready® Instruction’s Impacton Driving Student Outcomes

June 2, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

NORTH BILLERICA, Mass.— A research study from Curriculum Associates recently received a Moderate (i.e., Tier 2) rating from Evidence for ... Read more

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Reflection Sciences Appoints Isaac Van Wesep as Incoming Chief Executive Officer

May 26, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

MINNEAPOLIS (PRWEB) — Reflection Sciences, the executive function company, has appointed Isaac Van Wesep as Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1. ... Read more

STEM & STEAM Trends

3 essential tools to make elementary science easier

May 25, 2023 by Diane Harlan, Science Curriculum Specialist, Ector County ISD

When teachers have edtech tools to present scientific concepts to students, elementary science is more likely to be part of the day.

During my time as a kindergarten teacher, I learned three major lessons about our youngest learners’ relationship to science. Specifically, I learned that elementary school students are predisposed…

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Carnegie Learning Announces New Chief Revenue Officer

May 24, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Pittsburgh, PA – Carnegie Learning, a leader in AI-driven technology, curriculum, and professional learning solutions for K-12 education, today announced ... Read more

STEM & STEAM Trends

4 ways to build engineering into your curriculum

May 18, 2023 by Jon Oosterman, Learning Specialist, Van Andel Institute for Education

By bringing engineering into our classrooms, we encourage our students to see the mechanics of the world around them

Engineering is arguably one of the most useful and relevant subjects in our schools today. Its impact on our world cannot be overstated. Engineers are the ones who…

Academic Esports

4 tips for creating an elementary esports program

May 15, 2023 by Dr. Christina Counts, Vice President of Education, MiEN Company

An elementary esports program that meets learners’ needs should include considerations for learning space design and quality furnishings.

Scholastic esports is rapidly growing, and many schools are starting to incorporate esports programs into their curriculum. The benefits of esports make a compelling case for creating a…

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Frog Street Pre-K Curriculum Linked to Improved School Readiness

May 12, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

DALLAS (PRWEB) — Frog Street, an early childhood education company designed around the latest science in early brain development, has ... Read more

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HMH Completes Acquisition of NWEA

May 9, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Learning technology company HMH announced that it has completed its acquisition of assets from research and educational services organization NWEA. ... Read more

District Management

eSchool News wraps up Celebrate 25! and spotlights winners

May 5, 2023 by Laura Ascione

With a nod to its 25 years of providing edtech news and analysis, eSchool News launched Celebrate 25! and gave readers 25 chances to win.

eSchool News is celebrating 25 years in 2023, and during a March contest, 25 winners took home Amazon gift cards, with one additional grand prize winner receiving an…

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KidWind and Toyota Join Forces to Bring Renewable Energy Education to West Virginia

April 24, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Saint Paul, Minn. — The KidWind Project, an international leader in clean energy education, has joined forces with Toyota Motor ... Read more

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Ohio Department of Education Names Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready® Assessment an Approved Dyslexia Screener for Grades K–3

April 20, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

NORTH BILLERICA, Mass.—The Ohio Department of Education (ODE) recently named Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready Assessment as an approved Comparable Assessment to ... Read more

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Celebrating Earth Day with Resources from Discovery Education

April 19, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC — In celebration of Earth Day 2023, Discovery Education presents K-12 teachers and students a diverse array of ... Read more

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Codelicious Renames Itself Ellipsis Education to Reflect Curricula Beyond Coding

April 13, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

CARMEL, Ind. – Codelicious, a leader in computer science curriculum for K-12 education, has changed its name to Ellipsis Education ... Read more

Digital Literacy

This art teacher helps students harness social media to build job skills

January 4, 2024April 7, 2023 by Amy Zimmer, Chalkbeat New York

Curriculum initially designed around digital storytelling transformed into a multimedia art curriculum involving social media and job skills.

The art and technology teacher initially designed a curriculum around digital storytelling and then transformed it into a multimedia art curriculum that included iMovie, storyboarding, illustration, children’s books,…

District Management

12 things superintendents say they could do with better data access

July 28, 2023April 4, 2023 by Laura Ascione

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

Data access is critical when educators need to make informed decisions about curriculum, assessments, academic and social-emotional interventions, and more. So how are superintendents using data--and can they…

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Arkansas Department of Education Names Curriculum Associates’ Magnetic Reading™ Foundations an Approved English Language Arts Foundational Skills Program for Grades K–2

March 31, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

NORTH BILLERICA, Mass.—The Arkansas Department of Education’s Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) recently named Curriculum Associates’ Magnetic Reading ... Read more

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