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MackinVIA Earns Prestigious Platinum Modern Library AwardFrom LibraryWorks For Its 10th Consecutive Yea

January 24, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

Burnsville, MN – January 16, 2025 – Mackin, a leader in providing print and digitaleducational resources for PK-12, is proud ... Read more

School Library Innovations

Beyond the bookshelves: 3 ways school libraries have evolved to meet students’ needs

September 12, 2024 by Carrie Friday, Melbourne High School

Changes in school libraries reflect the broader educational shift towards preparing students for the demands of the 21st century

School libraries have undergone a significant shift over the years, adapting to changes in technology, education philosophies, and the dynamic needs of students.

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Love My Library Partners With Mackin to Bring Easy and Equitable Book Fundraising to Schools

August 26, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Burnsville, MN – Love My Library is thrilled to announce its partnership with Mackin Educational Resources, a leading distributor of ... Read more

K-12 Cybersecurity

FCC adopts $200M cybersecurity pilot program

June 21, 2024 by Laura Ascione

The FCC's cybersecurity pilot will explore how federal support can help schools and libraries bolster their networks against cyberattacks.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on June 6 adopted a three-year, $200 million Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program, which will allow the FCC to obtain and analyze…

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Funds For Learning Commends FCC Approval of Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program

June 6, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

EDMOND, Okla.— On June 6, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to approve the Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot ... Read more

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Discovery Museum Recognized as a 2024 Recipient of the Nation’s Highest Museum and Library Honor

May 22, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

ACTON, Mass.—The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced Discovery Museum of Acton, MA today as one of 10 ... Read more

School Library Innovations

Friday 5: The pivotal role of school libraries

March 15, 2024 by Laura Ascione

School libraries are many things to many different user groups--but they're an absolutely essential part of today's schools.

School libraries have evolved from stereotypical hush-hush environments to bustling resource centers where students not only learn to locate and evaluate information, but where they develop critical skills.

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

DEI in action: eSN Innovation Roundtable

May 20, 2024March 13, 2024 by Laura Ascione

A panel of educators weighs in on the challenges and opportunities that make DEI a critical component of K-12 schools.

DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) is a commonly used acronym, but what does it mean in the context of day-to-day operations in a school district?

School Library Innovations

Innovative ideas for school libraries

October 17, 2024December 11, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

School libraries have evolved from strict, quiet, hush-hush rooms to more interactive spaces with flexible seating, readily-available edtech tools, and educators on hand to help with research, critical…

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Capstone Names Haygood Poundstone as Chief Revenue Officer

November 23, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Capstone, an innovative learning company merging children’s content with easy-to-use edtech tools for K-5 classrooms, libraries, and ... Read more

E-rate Funding

E-rate applicants clamor for cybersecurity services

October 30, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Annual E-rate report sheds light on the program's processes--schools and libraries emphasize the importance of cybersecurity in the program.

An annual E-rate report reveals a strong consensus among respondents for cybersecurity services to be included in the federal program, considering their critical role in safeguarding educational institutions…

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BookmarkED Addresses the State of Challenged Books with Industry-First Technology to Enable Parental Choice in School Libraries

August 29, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

DALLAS, Texas – BookmarkED, the industry-first technology solution to personalize libraries with parental choice, has announced its official launch in ... Read more

K-12 Cybersecurity

FCC proposes $200M for K-12 cybersecurity

December 11, 2023August 4, 2023 by Laura Ascione

The potential cybersecurity investment would build on Learn Without Limits initiative by launching a pilot program.

Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel is asking her fellow Commissioners to support a proposal that would take further steps to enhance cybersecurity protections to protect school networks.

School Library Innovations

10 reasons we love school librarians

December 12, 2023March 13, 2023 by Britten Follett

School librarians play a critical role in teaching, learning, research, and sharing information

Gone are the days when a school librarian’s job was defined by shushing, rocking, and reading. While reading out loud and building a love of literacy is still…

School Library Innovations

School libraries are disappearing when students need them most

December 12, 2023July 15, 2022 by Joy Lyman, Chalkbeat Detroit

Children and teens are increasingly online--librarians and media specialists can help them sort fact from fiction in school libraries.

In 2014, I got my first teaching job at a brand new high school in Detroit. The building had once been an elementary school with a fully functioning…

School Library Innovations

6 time-saving tech tricks for school librarians

December 12, 2023June 29, 2022 by Laura Ascione

School librarians can leverage edtech tools to engage with students, support teachers, and make their school libraries dynamic and welcoming learning spaces

Is there an educator on the planet who would turn down a bit more time in their day?

COVID-19 Update

What are your reasons to celebrate this school year?

May 26, 2022 by Britten Follett

This school year has been like no other in recent history--here's how teachers are reflecting and looking ahead

We can all agree that the challenges we’ve seen in the last two years are unprecedented. However, when we consider all that’s happened and all that we’ve learned,…

School Library Innovations

5 ways to support students’ access to diverse books

December 12, 2023May 16, 2022 by Miah Daughtery, EdD, Literacy Director of Content Advocacy and Design, NWEA

Diverse books and diverse texts help students feel validated.

Access to diverse texts positively impacts children as readers and as people. Having access to diverse texts helps children expand their vocabularies, deepens their understanding of language, provides…

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TeachingBooks Resources Available to 24 Million Readers with New Statewide Library Systems Added in 2021

February 3, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

CLEVELAND – February 3, 2022 – TeachingBooks, an online database of supplemental resources that enrich children’s and young adult books, ... Read more

E-rate Funding

3 reasons E-rate funding remains critical for school internet access

December 5, 2022December 9, 2021 by Laura Ascione

The E-rate program is a critical factor in ensuring schools and libraries are able to provide access to online digital resources.

The federal E-rate program remains a vital and trusted funding source to bring "mission-critical" internet access to schools and libraries, according to an annual report tracking trends and…

School Library Innovations

Are banned books challenges, or opportunities for innovation?

December 12, 2023December 6, 2021 by Britten Follett

Banned books inspire heated debates—how can librarians and educators go behind the hype and offer more diverse content to students?

This fall, the conversation around controversial titles is heating up in Texas and across the country. In the Lone Star State, there was an inquiry into the books…

District Management

A tale of three cities: Emerging from the pandemic…or not

November 11, 2021 by Britten Follett

School libraries play a pivotal role in school buildings and communities--what direction will they take as schools return to in-person learning?

As our world is emerging from the pandemic, there is a distinct division in our communities that was clearly articulated by the three librarians who participated in a…

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Gale Launches New Accredited Online Adult High School Program to Public Libraries

September 11, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – September 11, 2021 – Gale, part of Cengage Group, today announced the launch of Gale Presents: Excel Adult ... Read more

School Makerspaces

5 must-haves for school makerspaces

December 7, 2022July 21, 2021 by Laura Ascione

Makerspaces offer limitless possibilities and are true avenues for student creativity--make sure yours is well-stocked

School makerspaces have emerged as centers of creativity, problem solving, collaboration, and more. These skills--often referred to as soft skills, but also known as durable skills for their…

School Library Innovations

5 digital tools for school libraries

December 12, 2023July 19, 2021 by Laura Ascione

School libraries are the gateway to a plethora of skills and resources--here are a few digital tools to add to the catalog

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“It Isn’t Enough to Not Be Racist.” ULC and Gale Call on Library Executives to Actively Embrace Anti-Racism’s Leadership Imperative

April 23, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

A New Urban Libraries Council Leadership Brief Highlights Action Strategies for Library Executives to Lead the Charge for Anti-Racism, Starting ... Read more

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Gale and New Mexico State Library Launch Free Program to Provide Adult Residents Accredited High School Diplomas

February 2, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Infographic: New Mexico high school dropout stats

New Mexicans can obtain their high school diploma through their local public library. New Mexico State Library now offers Career Online High School (COHS) ... Read more

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Pandemic Leads to a Significant Increase in Streaming Video Usage That is Expected to Continue, Study Shows

January 19, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

As more people stayed at home during 2020 due to the pandemic, they were streaming a lot more videos for ... Read more

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Kanopy Enhances Kanopy Kids with Short Films from Sesame Workshop and Highlights

January 5, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

According to a soon-to-be released Kanopy survey of more than 730 librarians — primarily in the U.S. –50% of public ... Read more

E-rate Funding

E-rate report reveals dire need for off-campus internet

December 5, 2022November 5, 2020 by Laura Ascione

E-rate survey report receives unprecedented response, provides insights into dire need to fund off-campus internet connections

While E-rate remains a crucial program for schools and libraries to ensure connectivity, the COVID-19 pandemic brought attention to the need for increased flexibility and funds for off-campus…

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Aircuity Celebrates National Energy Awareness Month

October 22, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Aircuity (www.aircuity.com), the indoor air quality company, today celebrated National Energy Awareness Month by recognizing the work done by Aircuity’s ... Read more

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Forces Join To Grant the Wishes of More Than 500 Classrooms Nationwide

July 27, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

My Wish For U.S., the digital platform that invites Americans to share their wishes for the country’s future, today announced ... Read more

4 Reasons to Run a District-wide Reading Challenge

July 10, 2020July 10, 2020 by Content provided by Zoobean, Inc.

Most librarians are familiar with reading challenges — the challenge format is a type of reading program that provides a ... Read more

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District wide campus communications suites

June 30, 2020June 24, 2020 by ESchool News

Murrieta Valley Unified School District educates 23,400 students from transitional kindergarten through high school at 20 campuses. MVUSD executed a ... Read more

School Library Innovations

7 tips for future-proofing school libraries

December 12, 2023June 24, 2020 by Suzi Tonini

The future of school libraries is all about providing equitable access for all students

Schools in urban districts like Denver Public Schools often struggle to fund library programs, which only exacerbates already existing equity gaps for students of color. And while it…

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Free download of “The Class That Can: Coronavirus”

June 30, 2020May 11, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Elementary educators looking for a free resource to teach students about the Coronavirus and COVID-19 will have help from a ... Read more

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Northwestern University Grant Delivers Free COVID-19 Children’s Book

May 11, 2020May 8, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Elementary educators looking for a free resource to teach students about the Coronavirus and COVID-19 will have help from a ... Read more

Ancillary

Free Digital Enrichment Kits for Librarians and Educators

April 24, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Wizards of the Coast today announced that the company will distribute 2,000 digital kits to schools and libraries in the ... Read more

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Distance Learning Packages for Schools, Academic Institutions, and Libraries

April 17, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Infobase, the award-winning provider of digital reference content to the school and library community, today announced that it has created ... Read more

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Create and share story time and read-aloud videos

March 31, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Digital storytelling gives students a powerful platform for their voices--here's how to do it.

In order to encourage reading and classroom read-aloud experiences, and to support schools and public libraries forced to close by ... Read more

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