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Texas State Board of Education Names Just Right Reader’s English and Spanish Literacy Resources as Approved Instructional Materials

December 17, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

FORT WORTH, Texas — The Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) recently named Just Right Reader’s decodable books for grades ... Read more

Slooh’s New Earth Science Curriculum Offers Standards-Aligned Learning Activities Utilizing Orbital Satellite Feeds

December 6, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Washington Depot, Connecticut – Slooh, the pioneer in offering live online telescope feeds of the universe and an NGSS-aligned curriculum ... Read more

STEM & STEAM Trends

Early STEM career awareness drives future success for students–and the economy

November 25, 2024 by Jerry Wooden, eDynamic Learning

Engaging, career-connected STEM learning opportunities spark students' interest in emerging technologies and in-demand STEM careers.

With career interests and aspirations forming as early as age 10, the middle grades are the ideal time to start making connections between students’ academic work and their…

Free STEM Resources from Discovery Education and Partners Support National STEM Day 2024

November 7, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC — For observances of National STEM Day 2024, global edtech leader Discovery Education and select partners offer a ... Read more

IXL Approved by Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as a State-Approved Supplemental Literacy Solution for Grades K-5

October 24, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. /PRNewswire/ — IXL, the award-winning personalized learning platform used by 16 million students, has been named a High Quality ... Read more

STEM & STEAM Trends

Despite rising interest in STEM, girls face persistent obstacles

October 23, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

A new report reveals that internal factors outweigh demographics in shaping girls' STEM trajectories and longevity in the subject.

While efforts to increase girls' interest and participation in STEM learning and careers are working, girls still confront significant obstacles in STEM endeavors, leading to drops in their…

College and Career Readiness

Students want more career-connected learning

October 18, 2024 by Laura Ascione

A new poll finds that nearly half of New Hampshire high school students learn about new jobs through career-connected learning.

Fifty-nine percent of students say they would like more opportunities for career-connected learning, according to a new report from the New Hampshire Learning Initiative and Gallup.

Innovation Insights

CompTIA Spark introduces free high-quality technology curriculum for middle grade classrooms

October 11, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

Responding to a critical gap in technology education, CompTIA Spark has launched free technology curriculum specifically for middle grade classrooms, grades 5-8. ... Read more

New Capstone Resources from Genentech and Discovery Education Empower High School Students to Explore Biotechnology

October 3, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC — Futurelab+ – an educational initiative from Discovery Education and Genentech, a member of the Roche Group – ... Read more

STEM & STEAM Trends

Pandemic-related science losses hit underrepresented groups harder

October 3, 2024 by NWEA Staff

The first large-scale, in-depth analysis shows uneven post-pandemic recovery in science achievement across the elementary and middle grades.

When it comes to post-pandemic academic recovery, much discussion centers on math and reading--but science learning losses are lingering, with some groups disproportionately impacted.

ORIGO Education Introduces ORIGO Intervention Essentials: A Game-Changer for Math Fluency

September 27, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Earth City, MO. — ORIGO Education, a leading provider of elementary math solutions from Pre-K to Grade 6, is thrilled ... Read more

Computer Science Education

How we use robots and art to make meeting computer science standards fun

September 20, 2024 by Erin Wicklund, Hillsdale Public Schools

An educator shares lesson plans for creating exciting, multidisciplinary STEM learning and computer science for 1st- and 2nd-grade students.

After the state of New Jersey revised its computer science standards in 2020, I was part of a professional learning community tasked with helping educators in all subjects…

Proximity Learning Partners With LinkIt! To Empower Certified Virtual Teachers With Advanced Assessment Solutions

September 4, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

AUSTIN, Texas–( BUSINESS WIRE)–Proximity Learning Inc., the pioneering provider of synchronous virtual instruction for K-12 education, announced today its partnership ... Read more

College and Career Readiness

What data is necessary to help students succeed?

September 4, 2024 by Sam Baule & Steven M. Baule, Ed.D., Ph.D.

A deeper look at what a student-teacher conference should entail reveals insights around how to prepare students for lifelong learning.

In education, the quality and type of feedback students receive can significantly influence their academic success. Typically, information presented to students is either qualitative or too broad, such…

Literacy First Expands its Early Childhood Literacy Program to Chattanooga, TN After Successful Pilot Program

August 29, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Austin, TX — Literacy First, a program from The University of Texas at Austin’s Charles A. Dana Center dedicated to ... Read more

Texas’ Pine Tree Independent School District Expands Partnership with Global Edtech Leader to Support Innovative Science Instruction

July 10, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC—Texas’ Pine Tree Independent School District (PTISD) today announced an extension of its multi-year collaboration with global edtech leader Discovery ... Read more

95 Phonics Lesson Library Meets ESSA Standards of Evidence for Grades 4-5

July 3, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Lincolnshire, IL – Today, 95 Percent Group LLC, the trusted source for comprehensive, proven literacy solutions, announced that its 95 ... Read more

AI is the solution to costly and ineffective dyslexia programs

June 18, 2024 by Coral Hoh, PhD, Dysolve

AI offers a way to read individual brains at the level of granularity needed to correct brain processes that contribute to dyslexia.

About two-thirds of American students fail to meet reading standards every year when tested in 4th, 8th, and 12th grades. Advocacy groups, backed by dyslexia authorities at universities,…

Online & Hybrid Learning

How a small school in Sierra Leone uses remote learning to offer high school

April 29, 2024 by Brian Roach, American International School of Freetown

The more engaging an online program or remote learning can be and the more human contact it offers, the better it's going to be for students.

The American International School of Freetown in Sierra Leone (AISF) has 90 students between the ages of three and 19, seven teachers and a director--an all-encompassing administrative role.

Arizona’s Apache Junction Unified School District Supports Innovative Teaching and Learning with New EdTech Resources

April 19, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC — Arizona’s Apache Junction Unified School District (AJUSD) today announced a new collaboration with global edtech leader Discovery ... Read more

EPS Learning Programs Selected by Virginia Board of Education as Recommended Literacy Solutions

April 15, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

BETHESDA, Md./PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — EPS Learning, the leading provider of PreK-12 literacy solutions, announced that four of its programs have been ... Read more

Innovation Insights

Crunch the Numbers: New Data on Student Wellbeing, the Skills Gap Crisis, and Tech Usage in Utah

March 21, 2024March 20, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

The Social Institute, whose mission is to empower millions of students to navigate their social world — including social media ... Read more

McKeel Academy empowers edtech learning with increased bandwidth

April 19, 2024March 18, 2024 by Jeff Festa

The Schools of McKeel Academy consist of three institutions in Lakeland, Florida. These provide free education to children in ... Read more

Innovation Insights

Big Deals: Edtech industry news from HMH, Pearson, and Equal Opportunity Schools (EOS)

March 6, 2024March 5, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

Learning technology company HMH announced it has acquired award-winning software company Writable, building on a longstanding partnership between the organizations ... Read more

Carolina Certified Version of OpenSciEd for Middle School Receives All-Green Rating from EdReports

February 27, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

BURLINGTON, NC – Leading school science supplier Carolina Biological Supply Company announced that its Certified Version of OpenSciEd for grades ... Read more

SpringMath by Sourcewell Receives Highest Possible Ratings from National Center on Intensive Intervention

February 27, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Staples, Minn. — SpringMath, an award winning, complete MTSS solution for math, recently received the highest possible rating for fall ... Read more

Computer Science Education

Launching a districtwide computer science program for all grades

February 23, 2024February 22, 2024 by Rachel Miller

To meet state standards, Springfield Public Schools found a way to put a dedicated computer science teacher in every school--for all students.

With 24,000 students, Springfield Public Schools is usually among the three largest school districts in Massachusetts. Our students are spread across 31 elementary schools and a total of…

Smithsonian and Carolina Biological Announce New Version of Elementary Science Curriculum to Raise Bar in 3D Learning

January 31, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

BURLINGTON, NC — Carolina Biological, the leading school science supplier and the Smithsonian Science Education Center announced Smithsonian Science for ... Read more

Tutor.com’s On-Demand Tutoring Meets ESSA II Standards, Demonstrating Positive Impacts on Student Grades and Attendance

January 2, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

NEW YORK — Tutor.com, one of the world’s largest and most innovative online tutoring organizations, announced that it satisfies Level ... Read more

Teaching Trends

PBL isn’t used enough–let’s change that

December 13, 2023December 11, 2023 by Kendall Stallings, First Grade Teacher, Baltimore County

PBL brings learning to life for students through hands-on engagement that lends itself to both differentiation and personalization.

As teaching becomes increasingly challenging, project-based learning (PBL) may arguably be the most underutilized resource to accommodate these needs.

Teaching Trends

4 thought-provoking videos about education

November 28, 2023 by Laura Ascione

It always pays to ask questions--and these videos explore some interesting questions about why education is the way it is today.

In education, there is no shortage of debate. Conversations around proficiency, assessments, grading systems, and professional development are all too familiar.

Big Deals—Khan Academy Boosts National Civics Bee, AI Tackles Campus Safety, and Stanford Offers Online Math

November 27, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation this month announced the launch of the 2024 National Civics Bee. The competition is ... Read more

COVID in Schools

The pandemic is over–but American schools still aren’t the same

November 21, 2023 by Kalyn Belsha, Chalkbeat

Many students and educators say school feels closer to normal than it has in over three years, but profound pandemic-era consequences persist.

On a recent Friday at Gary Comer Middle School in Chicago, you had to squint to see signs of the pandemic that upended American education just a few…

Schoolwork shouldn’t double as screentime

November 16, 2023 by Jeff Frank, Chalkbeat

Learning on screens was the best could do during school closures--not a best practice in screen time that we should continue for students.

Children get one childhood, and time is one of the most precious resources we have in schools. For these reasons, I am increasingly frustrated that I have next…

Evidence-Based Phonemic Awareness Program for Young Learners Unveiled by 95 Percent Group

November 7, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Lincolnshire, IL– 95 Percent Group LLC, the trusted source for proven literacy solutions, unveiled 95 Phonemic Awareness Suite™, a comprehensive ... Read more

Curriculum & Assessment

Expanding ‘through-year’ assessments to boost student achievement

November 3, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Montana is taking a formative approach to assessment that offers a personalized learning approach for student achievement.

The Montana Office of Public Instruction is focusing on using assessments throughout the school year to give teachers the data they need--as early as possible--to positively impact student…

Slooh Launches Its Next-Gen Platform to Engage Students in Space Exploration

October 9, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Washington Depot, Connecticut – Slooh, the pioneer in offering live online telescope feeds of the universe and an NGSS-aligned curriculum ... Read more

Dare County Schools secures student success today and into the future with high-speed connectivity

April 19, 2024October 4, 2023 by Jeff Festa

Located in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, Dare County Schools is a high-performing public school district comprised of ... Read more

Virginia’s Portsmouth Public Schools Expands Partnership with Discovery Education to Bring Students in Grades 7-12 State-of-the-Art Digital Resources

September 27, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

 CHARLOTTE, NC —Portsmouth Public Schools (PPS) today announced it has expanded its partnership with Discovery Education supporting the district’s five-year ... Read more

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