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Illustrative Mathematics Announces IM® 360 for K-12 Educators and Students

September 26, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

TUCSON, Ariz. /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Illustrative Mathematics (IM), a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a world where all learners know, use, and enjoy ... Read more

Newsline

CASEL Announces New Cohort of SEL Fellows to Support Young People Nationwide

September 26, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

CHICAGO – Education leaders representing 44 school districts and regional offices of education will join a national fellowship focused on ... Read more

CoSN Corner

10 key CoSN back-to-school resources for edtech leaders

September 26, 2023September 26, 2023 by CoSN Staff

As edtech leaders head back to school, resources touching on equity, cybersecurity, asset management, and more can make for a smooth start.

This collection of CoSN resources can help guide K-12 edtech leaders through the beginning of a new school year.

Newsline

Frontline Education Releases Year-to-Date Administration Software Innovation Summary

September 18, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Malvern, Pa. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Frontline Education, a leading provider of administration software purpose-built for educators in K-12, today released ... Read more

District Management

3 ways superintendents can maximize resources this school year

January 4, 2024September 18, 2023 by Dr. Louis Algaze, President & CEO, FlexPoint Education Cloud and Florida Virtual School

Despite obstacles including school funding and teacher shortages, school leaders can effectively leverage existing resources to solve challenges

As the new school year kicks off, superintendents across the nation are evaluating resources needed for the year ahead to ensure that everyone has what they need to…

District Management

8 lessons to help school leaders manage change

September 18, 2023September 18, 2023 by Dr. Sue Ann Highland, National Education Strategist, School Specialty

The details of effective change management vary from school to school, but breaking it into smaller pieces lets people manage change better.

Education, like the world we prepare students for, is constantly changing, yet it sometimes seems to have one foot in the past. Teachers are always striving to understand…

Innovation Insights

What keeps edtech leaders up at night?

September 15, 2023September 14, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

From cybersecurity and AI policy to home access issue and tech effectiveness, Julia Fallon, Executive Director of SETDA, discusses the finer points of the 2023 State Ed Tech…

SEL Trends

It’s critical to promote mental health supports at the start of the school year

September 14, 2023 by Robin Glenn, Chief Strategy and Business Development Officer, 7 Mindsets

For a successful year, students and teachers don’t just need academic resources—they need mental health resources, too.

As the new academic year approaches, it's crucial to pay attention to an aspect of school life that often doesn't feature prominently in back-to-school prep: mental health.

Education Policy & Funding

As COVID relief spending deadlines loom, one district moves ahead with an uncommon tech plan

September 12, 2023September 11, 2023 by Mila Koumpilova, Chalkbeat Chicago

Pressure is hitting districts as they face a Sept. 30 deadline to commit dollars from the second of three covid relief spending packages.

With the clock ticking here and across the country, technology companies and other vendors are pushing products and services they claim can help speed up student recovery —…

Education Policy & Funding

Districts brace for fiscal cliff as COVID relief funding nears an end

September 8, 2023September 8, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Inflation and educator feedback are among top considerations in adjusting spending for the new school year as ARP spending deadlines near.

With one year remaining to spend close to $200 billion in federal COVID relief funds, more than half of school district leaders are shifting their American Rescue Plan…

Innovation Insights

A new battle in the war for cybersecurity in schools: Part 1

September 8, 2023September 7, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

Frank Pileiro, Supervisor of Technology and Data for the Linwood Board of Education in Southern New Jersey, discusses new initiatives that every district can use to defend against…

District Management

Fostering connections and edtech strategies between education leaders

September 1, 2023 by Jeff Lowe, Executive Vice President, SMART Technologies

Establishing relationships helps education leaders ensure that their edtech investments are useful and impactful.

If there is one thing I have seen consistently over many years of working with education leaders around the world, it is that they don’t often get enough…

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

Driving equitable learning with thoughtful software implementation

August 25, 2023 by Justin Reilly

Equitable learning is not a distant dream; it is a vision we can achieve with intentional efforts and strategic implementation of technology.

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to the forefront the stark reality of inequities in our education system. As schools shifted to remote learning, a digital divide emerged, leaving…

District Management

Leadership coaching as a catalyst for change

August 24, 2023 by Ebony Smith, Program Manager, BTS Spark

Leadership coaching offers a powerful solution to address challenges education leaders face in underserved communities.

Education is the key to unlocking opportunities and breaking the cycle of inequality. Yet, education leaders working in underserved communities face a daunting task as they confront disparities…

Innovation Insights

Movers and Shakers—New Edtech District Leaders Take Position

August 18, 2023August 18, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

Phil Hintz, Director of Student Information for Barrington School District

News out of D219 Board of Education in Illinois, Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD (CFBISD) and Round Rock ISD in Texas, Seekonk Public Schools in Massachusetts, and more.

K-12 Cybersecurity

Schools are at a greater risk for cyberattacks than ever before

December 11, 2023August 14, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Translating awareness of cyberattacks and prevention practices into actual support on the district level and in schools remains difficult.

Cyber threats against K-12 school districts are on the rise, yet only minimal steps are being taken at the local level to safeguard district technology assets and student…

District Management

7 compliance areas for district leaders’ back-to-school checklists

August 14, 2023August 11, 2023 by Heather Burns, Marketing Communications Manager, PublicSchoolWORKS

Getting seven essential elements in place before students return to the classroom enhances the safety, well-being, and compliance of your schools.

As summer nears an end, now is the time for school and district leaders to review and update key plans, policies, and procedures. By getting these essential elements…

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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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Introducing My PowerSchool: An Intuitive User Experience Empowering Families, Staff, and Administrators

July 14, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

FOLSOM, CALIF. – PowerSchool (NYSE: PWSC), the leading provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education in North America, today announced the ... Read more

Teacher Well-Being

This key strategy can help boost teacher well-being immediately

August 14, 2023July 14, 2023 by Mike Teng, Co-Founder & CEO, Swing Education

One way to help support teacher mental health and teacher well-being is to rethink how school systems recruit and assign substitute teachers.

In the wake of the pandemic, student mental health is a top concern for K-12 leaders, as it should be. But teacher wellness is also at crisis levels,…

Innovation Insights

Data Dump

July 11, 2023July 11, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

Highlights from the CoSN 2023 State of EdTech Leadership Survey; PowerSchool 2023 Education Focus Report Spotlighting Top EdTech Challenges and Priorities; and the Department of Education’s State of…

How to Reduce Violence in Schools with Digital Threat Detection

August 23, 2023July 7, 2023 by Jeff Festa

Discover the power of digital monitoring to safeguard students in your district. Download this guide and learn how to identify ... Read more

Universal Design for Learning

Why education leaders should prioritize asset-based edtech

July 7, 2023 by Arnelle Sambile, UX Designer, PowerMyLearning

Edtech tools that focus on students’ deficits make them feel isolated and less resilient-- leaders can identify and model asset-based design.

Since the pandemic began, the number of technologies districts use has nearly tripled, but not all of these tools have been effective. As education leaders review the utility…

District Management

4 best practices to support and retain school leaders

July 28, 2023June 30, 2023 by Robin Winder, Senior Director of Instruction, FlexPoint Education Cloud & Florida Virtual School

Ensuring your school leaders feel supported helps cultivate a sense of community, leading to an increase in retention rates.

For new school leaders, the first few weeks on the job can feel overwhelming. As a former principal, I know that leaders can only be effective when the…

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

Innovation Insights

2023 CODiE Awards Announced

June 22, 2023June 22, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

Just back from the Metaverse and boy are my arms tired! This year’s CODiE awards were virtual again and while ... Read more

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Education Leaders in Yonkers, NY, and Henderson, TN, Win Inaugural YouScience® Innovative Educator Awards

June 21, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

AMERICAN FORK, UTAH (PRWEB) — Two respected educators have been named the inaugural recipients of the YouScience® Innovative Educator Award, recognizing ... Read more

Machine Learning in Education

Edtech leaders offer guidance on safe AI classroom integration

December 12, 2023June 19, 2023 by Laura Ascione

A new global framework for computer science and AI education will have input from education, policy, and technology experts around the world.

Code.org, ETS, ISTE, Khan Academy, and World Economic Forum have formed TeachAI, bringing together education, nonprofit, and technology partners to assist governments and education authorities with integrating artificial…

Teacher Professional Development

How to reimagine teacher leadership

May 26, 2023 by Christian Polizzi, Public Charter School Administrator, Washington, D.C.

Developing teacher-leaders will take time, but in the long run, schools benefit from the additional support and increased sense of community through a teacher-leader.

The typical leadership structure in a school is quite rigid, with administrators and teachers filling their roles separately. In this model, teacher skills are only utilized inside of…

Newsline

ParentSquare Announces 2023-24 Advisory Council Members

May 22, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Santa Barbara, CA — ParentSquare Inc., the leading provider of school-home community engagement solutions for K-12, today announced the members ... Read more

Machine Learning in Education

The importance of teaching generative AI

December 12, 2023May 18, 2023 by Abhishek Bahl, Founder, Jet Learn

Schools are not doing enough to prepare students for a future where generative AI will play an increasingly significant role in everyday life.

The era of the textbook isn’t dead, but it’s important to start looking forwards rather than backwards when addressing education for school children. Whether we like it or…

SIIA Announces Education Technology Finalists for 2023 CODiE Awards

May 16, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

WASHINGTON (PRWEB) — In celebration of the 38th annual SIIA CODiE Awards, the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) announced Education Technology ... Read more

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Paycom Donated Nearly $300,000 To Local Public School Districts

May 12, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

OKLAHOMA CITY – Paycom Software Inc. (NYSE:PAYC), a leading provider of HR software, celebrates the end of the 2023 school ... Read more

District Management

10 powerful practices for new principals

July 28, 2023May 11, 2023 by Dr. Marissa Prather, Director of STEM and Fine Arts, Douglas County Schools

Key strategies can help new principals take first steps toward leading with integrity and helping their students reach their full potential.

As a principal, you have the privilege of leading a school and making a positive difference in the lives of countless students. You have the power to create…

Newsline

Navigate360 Ushers in Growth with Key Additions: Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Product Officer and Vice President of Threat Detection & Prevention Program Development

May 9, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

RICHFIELD, OHIO (PRWEB) — Navigate360, the nation’s leader in K–12 school safety and student wellness solutions, announces the appointment of Julia ... Read more

Digital Innovation

Let’s perfect existing tech solutions before rushing into AI

May 8, 2023 by Joey Nutinsky, CEO & Co-Founder, Ruvna

It’s important to remember AI is unproven and unvetted, especially for school and district-level solutions

ChatGPT is barely six months old, but AI is already a buzzword in K-12 education.

Student Well-Being

How did the pandemic impact students’ social capital?

May 5, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Access to opportunity depends on more than just education--social connections play a role, meaning students' social capital can't be overlooked

Students’ access to opportunities in life largely depends on their access to diverse, supportive relationships. Now, updated Christensen Institute research illustrates the impact students’ connections and relationships have…

Beyond the Homework Gap: Leveraging Technology to Support Equity of Learning Experiences in School

April 19, 2024April 29, 2023 by Jeff Festa

Education leaders and policymakers continue to analyze the impact on students, teachers, and families of the sudden changes to traditional ... Read more

Digital Innovation

Students know best when it comes to transforming education

April 26, 2023 by Michelle Mann, Director of Social Impact, NetApp

When it comes to transforming education, students said they aren’t learning enough about digital skills like programming and coding.

Since formalized education was in its infancy, legislators, educational leaders, and governments worked together to develop models that make education more efficient and cost effective--but they often fell…

Illustrative Mathematics Announces IM® 360 for K-12 Educators and Students

CASEL Announces New Cohort of SEL Fellows to Support Young People Nationwide

10 key CoSN back-to-school resources for edtech leaders

Frontline Education Releases Year-to-Date Administration Software Innovation Summary

8 lessons to help school leaders manage change

What keeps edtech leaders up at night?

It’s critical to promote mental health supports at the start of the school year

As COVID relief spending deadlines loom, one district moves ahead with an uncommon tech plan

Districts brace for fiscal cliff as COVID relief funding nears an end

A new battle in the war for cybersecurity in schools: Part 1

Fostering connections and edtech strategies between education leaders

Driving equitable learning with thoughtful software implementation

Leadership coaching as a catalyst for change

Movers and Shakers—New Edtech District Leaders Take Position

7 compliance areas for district leaders’ back-to-school checklists

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

This key strategy can help boost teacher well-being immediately

Data Dump

Why education leaders should prioritize asset-based edtech

4 best practices to support and retain school leaders

Technology’s key role in personalization and differentiation

2023 CODiE Awards Announced

Education Leaders in Yonkers, NY, and Henderson, TN, Win Inaugural YouScience® Innovative Educator Awards

Edtech leaders offer guidance on safe AI classroom integration

How to reimagine teacher leadership

ParentSquare Announces 2023-24 Advisory Council Members

The importance of teaching generative AI

SIIA Announces Education Technology Finalists for 2023 CODiE Awards

Paycom Donated Nearly $300,000 To Local Public School Districts

10 powerful practices for new principals

Navigate360 Ushers in Growth with Key Additions: Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Product Officer and Vice President of Threat Detection & Prevention Program Development

Let’s perfect existing tech solutions before rushing into AI

Students know best when it comes to transforming education

INE Reveals Top 5 Networking Trends Shaping 2025

Iowa STEM Scale-Up Funding Again Available for Drone Education

Next Up NoVa Teaches the Next Generation of Creators with Blackmagic Design

Mathleaks Launches MathVizy in the U.S.: Transforming Math Education with AI

Over 2,600 Educational Institutions Including 32 State Departments of Education Purchased or Renewed Licenses for Lexia Aspire or Lexia LETRS Professional Learning Courses in 2024

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