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Benton County Schools Chooses Intelitek’s SmartCIM 4.0 for New CIM Lab Funded by Tennessee’s Innovative School Models program

December 6, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

DERRY, N.H. – Intelitek and educational resource integrator Learning Labs, Inc., announced today that Benton County Schools in Camden, Tenn., has installed the ... Read more

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AI-Enabled Personal Professional Learning Rural District Grant Winner Announced

November 15, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

North Carolina based QoreInsights announced winners of their 2024-2025 Grant for Rural Districts where they selected one school to win ... Read more

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…

New Mexico: Empowering Lives Through Literacy

October 14, 2024 by Jeff Festa

Explore how Las Cruces Public Schools leveraged grant funding to introduce a groundbreaking literacy program, enhancing educational quality and boosting ... Read more

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QoreInsights Launches AI-Enabled Professional Learning Grant for Rural Elementary Schools

September 24, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Waxhaw, North Carolina – North Carolina based QoreInsights, an innovative education technology company, is excited to announce the launch of ... Read more

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Stride Tutoring Moves Families into the Future with Affordable Online Tutoring

September 11, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

RESTON, Va. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In response to the growing demand for accessible tutoring services, Stride Tutoring, a portfolio brand ... Read more

STEM & STEAM Trends

Can a data literacy program make science more relatable?

July 18, 2024 by Lynn Waldsmith, Michigan State University

A data literacy program that’s also changing students’ relationships with science and scientists is entering its third round of funding with a new $1.5 million grant from the…

Literacy

Purdue begins work to advance science of reading with $1.5M grant

March 14, 2024 by Rebecca Hoffa

The funds for the science of reading will support efforts to enrich curriculum through science-based literacy methods in elementary education

Purdue University has begun work to improve the reading abilities of K-12 students in Indiana by strengthening teacher preparation using science-based methods.

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Winners of the Lexia LETRS Science of Reading Grant Contest Announced

February 28, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

BOSTON – Lexia, a Cambium Learning Group brand, has selected the 118 winners of its inaugural Lexia LETRS Science ... 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…

School Management

6 ways principals can improve family engagement

January 23, 2024January 18, 2024 by Lauren Wells, PhD, Manager, Professional Learning Development, NWEA

Setting realistic goals for family engagement can help establish effective communication patterns in your school.

As a school administrator, I thought a lot about family engagement. How could I get more parents and guardians to feel connected and interested in getting involved? How…

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Utah Nonprofit Awarded U.S. Department of Education EIR Grant for Youth Mental Health Program

December 27, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

SALT LAKE CITY – The Cook Center for Human Connection has been awarded a $3.99 million Education Innovation and Research ... Read more

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San Isidro Independent School District Leverages GEAR UP Grants to bring ClassVR to Students

December 11, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Chicago — The San Isidro Independent School District in Texas is embracing the immersive power of virtual reality technology through ... Read more

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Carnegie Learning Awarded LEVI Grant to Double the Rate of Middle School Math Progress by 2027

November 3, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

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

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National Math and Science Initiative Receives $100,000 Grant from TC Energy to Train Virginia Teachers

August 7, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

DALLAS AND NORFOLK, VA. — The National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) is pleased to announce the generous support of TC ... Read more

Innovation Insights

How to prioritize the future of historically underserved learners

August 1, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

This week the collaborative funding initiative Catalyze opened grant applications for round three of the Catalyze Challenge. This new round of grants aims to reimagine the connections between…

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Connecticut State Department of Education Selects FEV Tutor for State’s New High-Dosage Tutoring Program

July 13, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

WOBURN, Mass. – The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) has selected FEV Tutor as an approved tutoring service in ... Read more

Education Policy & Funding

3 new school grant opportunities

June 15, 2023 by Laura Ascione

School grants are often an invaluable resource to help fill the space between funding gaps and important needs.

Each day, teachers are tasked with doing more and more with increasingly fewer resources. And despite federal emergency funding to help schools provide staff and resources as the…

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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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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

Apply Grant Funds to Support Health & Wellness Training. Download the Guide Copy

October 16, 2023May 17, 2023 by Jeff Festa

For decades we have helped schools and districts navigate grant funding to support mental health, resiliency, bullying and violence prevention ... Read more

Apply Grant Funds to Support Health & Wellness Training. Download the Guide

October 16, 2023May 12, 2023 by Jeff Festa

For decades we have helped schools and districts navigate grant funding to support mental health, resiliency, bullying and violence prevention ... Read more

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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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NWEA to Explore New Science Experiences for Students on Roblox

April 6, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

PORTLAND, Ore.– NWEA – a not-for-profit, research and educational services organization serving K-12 students – announced today its new initiative focused ... Read more

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TutorMe Partners With Snowline Joint Unified School District to Provide One-on-One Tutoring Support

March 29, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) — TutorMe, an online tutoring solution creating access and opportunity for all students, announces a partnership with Snowline ... Read more

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VHS Learning Is Awarded Teaching with Primary Sources Grant from Library of Congress

March 7, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Boston – VHS Learning has been selected to receive a $25,000 grant to create a high-quality U.S. History curriculum and ... Read more

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Utah STEM Action Center Adds IXL Math to K-12 Personalized Learning Grant List

February 2, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

SAN MATEO, Calif. — IXL, the personalized learning platform used by more than 14 million students, announced that it has ... Read more

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Cook Center for Human Connection Offers up to $100,000 in Matching Grants for School Calm Rooms

November 2, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Salt Lake City — The Cook Center for Human Connection, a nonprofit dedicated to mental health and suicide prevention, launched ... Read more

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NWEA Shares Progress on Using AI to Identify and Remove Barriers Within Mathematics for Students with Visual Impairment

October 18, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Portland, OR – NWEA, a not-for-profit, research and educational services organization serving K-12 students, today announced progress it has ... Read more

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Education Arm of The Buck Institute – PBLWorks – Receives a $2.9 Million Grant from the Bezos Family Foundation

August 26, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Novato, California – The Buck Institute for Education (dba PBLWorks) was awarded a $2.9 million grant from the Bezos Family ... Read more

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ClassTag Awards $10,000 Community Engagement Grant

August 2, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

August 2, 2022 – NEW YORK: As schools and families prepare for back-to-school, ClassTag is announcing the winning district of ... Read more

AR & VR in the Classroom

Reaching the 4Cs with 3D and virtual reality

January 4, 2024August 1, 2022 by Megan Bateman, Technology/Media Literacy Specialist, Art Specialist, & Data/Intervention Specialist, Minnesota

Instead of using VR to gamify the classroom, students can use VR to develop higher-order thinking skills that are critical for thriving in today’s digitally connected society

Holding fast to the prospect that the virtual reality headsets would be the key to pushing past the passive consumption of video and games by providing impactful immersive…

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South Carolina Department of Education Partners with Vector Solutions to Help Districts Address Student Safety and Mental Health Issues such as Bullying and Anxiety

July 14, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Tampa, FL – July 14, 2022 – The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) has partnered with Vector Solutions to ... Read more

SEL & Well-Being

Fill personnel gaps with federal grants

April 28, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Federal funds and federal funding can help districts hire additional support staff to meet students' post-pandemic academic and mental health needs

Hiring additional reading and math coaches, counselors, school psychologists, and other support staff is a key strategy for meeting students’ academic and social-emotional learning needs.

District Management

How federal grants can help staff your schools

April 11, 2022 by Laura Ascione

federal funds can help schools hire support staff

Using federal funding for personnel expenses can seem daunting, but it can in fact be manageable with the right knowledge and tools in place.

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Dollar General Literacy Foundation Makes Nearly $5 Million Investment in Literacy Solutions Following New Research Report

March 31, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Goodlettsville, Tennessee – March 31, 2022 – The Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) announced a commitment of approximately $5 million ... Read more

SEL Trends

Guide to Securing Funds for Professional Development and SEL Curriculum

January 25, 2023March 25, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

As your education partner, we want to help you through this process by offering a concise guide which outlines the ... Read more

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Financial Literacy Challenge from Jackson Charitable Foundation and Discovery Education Empowering Communities to Win $10,000 for Their Schools Now Open

March 18, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Silver Spring, Md. (Monday, March 14, 2022) – Jackson Charitable Foundation, a nonprofit with the mission to advance financial knowledge ... Read more

Students with Special Needs

A fresh perspective on VR in special education

December 7, 2022March 7, 2022 by Charley Suter, Digital Learning Specialist, Spaulding Academy & Family Services & Jen Benjamin, MS, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist, Spaulding Academy & Family Services via Boothby Therapy Services

Incorporating VR in special education gives students access to personalized learning experiences

In early 2021, Spaulding Academy & Family Services applied for and received a technology grant from the Flutie Foundation for the purchase of virtual reality (VR) headsets.

Curriculum & Assessment

Using the book club model in the classroom

December 7, 2022February 22, 2022 by Britten Follett

A book club can help reluctant readers become engaged with reading while also encouraging students to share with peers

Middle school English teachers like Carrie Friday at Southwest Middle School in Palm Bay, Florida are using the book club model.

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