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The 36th Annual National Service-Learning Conference® Returns to Saint Paul, MN

December 20, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Saint Paul, MN – The National Youth Leadership Council (NYLC) is proud to announce The 36th Annual National Service-Learning Conference, ... Read more

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Tutor Doctor Becomes First Global Tutoring Franchise to Partner with MindPrint Learning

December 20, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

TORONTO – Tutor Doctor, the leader in one-to-one private tutoring, announces its global partnership with the world-class brand MindPrint Learning. ... Read more

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SchoolStatus Named to 2025 GSV 150 List of Most Transformational Growth Companies in Digital Learning

December 19, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Ridgeland, Mississippi — SchoolStatus, a leader in K-12 attendance, communications, and data analytics, today announced they have been included in the ... Read more

STEM & STEAM Trends

Helping science-averse teachers integrate STEM and literacy

December 19, 2024 by Wendy W. Amato, K12 Coalition--Teaching Channel

Starting with a compelling story is a powerful way to inspire 2nd-grade teachers and students to explore STEM topics through literacy.

As a former middle school math teacher, I've witnessed firsthand how STEM education and literacy can work together to create powerful learning experiences.

Online & Hybrid Learning

How satellite connectivity can narrow the digital learning gap

December 18, 2024 by Mike Tippets, Hughes

Satellite connectivity can rapidly bridge the digital divide and enable lifelong e-learning and upskilling for students and workers alike.

We are living through a dramatic transformation in how Americans learn. Though not exactly new, e-learning is being quickly embraced by more and more people as a complement…

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Lingokids Unveils Space Lessons in Partnership with NASA to Inspire Young Minds

December 16, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

LOS ANGELES (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lingokids, the #1 learning app for kids, is excited to introduce its latest educational innovation: ... Read more

CZI Announces Expanded Work in AI Along with New Advisory Board

December 18, 2024December 16, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

Today, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) announced the expansion of its work in artificial intelligence to help ensure education tools ... Read more

E-rate Funding

Having E-rate insight can protect school tech

December 16, 2024 by Brian Stephens, Funds For Learning

With the right data, school leaders can make informed decisions that maximize their budgets through E-rate knowledge.

When the Federal Communications Commission’s E-rate program first emerged in 1996, only 14 percent of the nation's K-12 classrooms were connected to the internet.

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Versaterm Launches the Florida Safety and Threat Management Portal

December 13, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

MESA and TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Versaterm, a global public safety solutions leader, today announced a partnership to support Florida’s ... Read more

AI in Education

Teachers: It’s time to make friends with AI

December 13, 2024 by Dan Sarofian-Butin, PhD, Merrimack College

A professor offers some strategies for using AI with students in innovative and thought-provoking ways in the classroom.

My first-year college students have a very narrow perspective of AI. “In high school,” wrote one student on an anonymous survey I give at the start of the…

Teaching Trends

Where AI and multimodal learning will go in 2025

December 13, 2024 by Nhon Ma, Numerade

The future of learning depends on a multimodal learning approach that combines unique human teaching with the versatility of AI for students.

From STEM to general education, the lessons we’ve learned through student and instructor feedback have proved universal. Students just don't want to be fed answers, and educators need…

Live @ FETC 2025

FETC 2025: AI Sessions You’ll Love

December 12, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Whether you’re comfortable with AI or a classroom AI newbie, there’s an AI session for everyone at FETC 2025

Like it or not, AI is definitely here to stay. And while generative AI tools will continue to evolve and offer new capabilities in all industries, AI’s influence…

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K12 Tutoring Launches Nationwide, Empowering Students with Personalized Learning Support

December 12, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Reston, VA (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — K12, a leader in online K–12 education for over 25 years, is proud to announce ... Read more

Student Well-Being

3 ways to connect to students and inspire their learning

December 12, 2024December 12, 2024 by Robert Ahdoot, Yay Math

Establishing meaningful human connections with students is a boon for inspired learning and deeper student engagement.

A recent Gallup survey asked more than 2,000 Gen Z students which factors coalesce to make the best middle/high school teachers. I’m heartened by their clear frontrunner.

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Title I Educators Win More Than $16,000 For The Purchase Of Over 3,350 Books In The Lexia Library Wish Program

December 11, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

BOSTON – Charlotte Brett, the librarian at Antrim Elementary School in New Hampshire is the winner of the grand prize ... Read more

Classroom Management

3 things you didn’t know your classroom management software could do

December 10, 2024 by Al Kingsley, NetSupport

The right classroom management software offers teachers new opportunities to connect with students and their caregivers.

It's almost a truism among educators to say that classroom management is all about relationship management. Learning requires a great deal of vulnerability, and there's no doubt that…

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Avantis Education Launches Eduverse+ for ClassVR

December 10, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Chicago — Avantis Education, creator of ClassVR, announces a major enhancement to its virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) solution for ... Read more

STEM & STEAM Trends

5 steps to integrate STEM into student literacy

December 9, 2024 by Jon Oosterman & Terra Tarango, Van Andel Institute for Education

Students will see how reading sparks their creativity, and how STEM can turn ideas into tangible solutions expressed through student literacy.

In the world of education, we can sometimes make the mistake of branding STEM and literacy as opposing disciplines. Reading is seen as a creative subject. It’s colorful,…

AI in Education

AI-enhanced tutoring: Bridging the achievement gap in American education

December 9, 2024 by Jennifer Hamilton, Education & Child Development Department at NORC, University of Chicago

As AI in tutoring and education progresses, it's essential to continue to invest in research and development to close equity gaps.

Closing the achievement gap and helping all students reach their full potential is not only a matter of equity, but also a key driver of economic growth and…

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

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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

AI in Education

Teacher support is the key to unlocking AI’s classroom potential

December 6, 2024 by Sara Schapiro, Alliance for Learning Innovation

Federal and state investments in AI literacy and teacher support will increase teachers’ classroom AI knowledge, skills, and confidence.

Breakthroughs in large language models like ChatGPT hold vast potential to improve K-12 teaching and learning. LLMs can personalize learning, reduce teachers’ administrative burdens, and make more adaptive…

AI in Education

Students using AI: It’s not that scary and shouldn’t be banned

December 5, 2024 by Timothy Montalvo, Iona University

Instead of resisting the inevitable, educators can help students use AI as a tool for learning, innovation, and ethical problem-solving

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of modern technology, influencing industries from healthcare to entertainment. Yet, in the educational space, AI often stirs fear and skepticism…

COVID in Schools

Remote learning hurt high school grad rates–ditching exit exams helped

December 5, 2024 by Kalyn Belsha, Chalkbeat

Remote learning's full effects on high school graduation rates are not clear--many students who struggled have not yet reached high school.

Until now, the story of how COVID affected who got their high school diploma went something like this: Graduation rates dipped a little for the class of 2021,…

STEM & STEAM Trends

3 tips to authentically engage students in real-world STEM learning

December 4, 2024 by Petra van't Slot, High School Science Teacher

Even reluctant students become interested in science learning when they know their work is applicable to the world around them.

Earlier this year, I was teaching science to a group of rising 9th grade students involved in a summer learning program. Students had the opportunity to engage in…

Literacy

How AI is transforming learning for dyslexic students

December 4, 2024 by Samay Bhojwani, University of Nebraska–Lincoln

As schools continue to adopt AI-driven tools, educators can close the accessibility gap and help dyslexic students thrive.

For dyslexic students, the traditional educational system--often reliant on heavy reading loads and conventional assessments--can be particularly overwhelming.

Innovation in Education

Palmdale School District’s Technological Transformation: Equity, Innovation, and Literacy

December 3, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

Palmdale School District Superintendent Dr. Raúl Maldonado discusses the district’s “Palmdale Promise” initiative, focusing on technological equity and early literacy. ... Read more

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Virginia Department of Education Approves the IXL Diagnostic as an Alternative Assessment to the Virginia Growth Assessments

December 2, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

SAN MATEO, Calif./PRNewswire/ — IXL, the award-winning personalized learning platform used by 16 million students, announced that the Virginia Department of ... Read more

STEM & STEAM Trends

5 approaches that engage middle school students in STEM learning

December 2, 2024 by Laura Ascione

As students progress through middle school, STEM learning should focus on building curiosity, confidence, and foundational skills.

Creating engaging STEM learning experiences in middle school is essential to spark curiosity, build foundational skills, and foster a love for STEM topics--and potentially encourage students to pursue…

SEL Trends

Why SEL must be part of the chronic absenteeism solution

November 29, 2024 by Andrea Lovanhill, Committee for Children

SEL programs provide a time-tested and effective solution for improving multiple educational outcomes, including chronic absenteeism.

Chronic absenteeism remains a nationwide challenge, despite efforts to return to normalcy post-pandemic. And the data suggests we are far from solving it. Right now, one in four classroom…

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Stride, Inc. Named 2024 Company of the Year by BIG Awards for Business

November 25, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

RESTON, Va. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stride, Inc., one of the nation’s leading technology-based education companies, has been honored as a ... Read more

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Schools and Districts Nationwide Partner with TinkRworks to Engage Students in STEAM Project-Based Learning

November 22, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

ELMHURST, Ill. — As educators work to increase access and opportunities in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM), a growing ... Read more

STEM & STEAM Trends

7 reasons to ditch recipe-style science labs

November 22, 2024 by Lindsay Mosshammer, Frances Xavier Warde School

Engaging science labs that align with workforce-ready skills break down barriers to learning complex subjects.

Elementary science lessons often follow a rigid, textbook-driven approach, with students passively following predetermined procedures and observing expected outcomes.

Students with Special Needs

As a paradeducator, here’s how I use tech to help neurodivergent students gain agency

November 22, 2024 by Francesca Mesneak, Snohomish School District

As educators learn how technology impacts neurodivergent students, they can continue to provide students with better help.

As a paraeducator, I see how the most basic uses of classroom technology can create barriers for my students--especially those who struggle with executive functions.

Classroom Management

6 ways to create engaging elementary learning spaces

November 20, 2024 by Ashley Campos, Chula Vista Elementary School District

Elementary learning spaces and an environment designed with student success in mind can lead to greater engagement and focus.

Key points: When our district decided to build a brand-new elementary school to support its growing student enrollment, we wanted ... Read more

Attend NCCE 25 Registration now open!

November 22, 2024November 19, 2024 by Jeff Festa

NCCE proudly hosts the premiere ed-tech event in the Northwest, attracting educators, administrators, coaches, tech directors, teacher-librarians, & more! ... Read more

Savvas Learning Company Extends Collaboration with Cognizant, Leader in Driving Enterprise Transformation

November 18, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

TEANECK, N.J. / PRNewswire/ — Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) announced today the continuation of its relationship with Savvas Learning Company with the aim ... Read more

AI in Education

A look at AI use in schools across the country

November 18, 2024 by Laura Ascione

As AI infiltrates learning, states and districts are grappling with the best way to handle AI use policies in schools.

Educational technology and digital learning tools are classroom essentials, and each day, educators make decisions surrounding how to integrate edtech intentionally and effectively--particularly as AI makes its way…

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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

Teacher Professional Development

Strategies to craft effective PD for schools and districts

November 15, 2024 by Jamie Fernandez-Schendt, Participate Learning

To create useful, sustained teacher PD in schools and districts, align efforts with school-specific needs and district-wide goals

The best teacher professional development is an empowering experience that equips educators with the skills and insights they need to grow and thrive in their careers.

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