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Survey shows skyrocketing AI use in education
Educators continue to feel confident about integrating technology into their instruction, and say they approach AI use with cautious optimism--with many planning to use it more
HMH Launches New Generative AI-Powered Classroom Engagement Tool to Support Whole Class Instruction
BOSTON/PRNewswire/ — Adaptive learning company HMH today announced HMH Classcraft’s ™ AI Summarization tool, which allows teachers to quickly understand student comprehension and ... Read more
Supporting gender equity in AI and tech education
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the technology education sphere. As AI develops and integrates further into societal applications like careers, it’s essential to recognize the importance of gender…
Revolutionizing education through school-based healthcare
For parents and teachers, addressing the challenges of ADHD in students requires a multi-faceted approach that combines thorough and adequate testing, open communication, and proactivity.
7 Ways To Personalize Learning for Better District Outcomes
Changes brought about by the pandemic have primed the educational landscape for personalized learning. With devices available for student use, ... Read more
Checklist: Managing Indoor Air Quality In Schools
Alerton building management systems and services can help you maintain optimal indoor air quality to support an open and comfortable ... Read more
Your district’s cyber safety needs help–here’s how to fix it
With open networks, tight budgets, and a lack of proper cybersecurity training for teachers and students, there are many factors that lead schools to become prime targets for…
3 lessons on perseverance from Stoffel the honey badger
Have you ever heard the story of Stoffel the honey badger? Stoffel was rescued by a wildlife rehabilitation center after being injured by a pride of lions and…
School safety concerns are on the rise as classrooms open
More than half of teachers and parents are more worried about school safety than in previous years, according to the 2023 K-12 School Safety Report from Motorola Solutions, which…
The future of AI in education points to holistic learning environments
In the past year, AI has become the shiny new technology across industry sectors. In fact, in education specifically, AI has the potential to revolutionize the way teachers…
How to teach writing skills in the ChatGPT era
When ChatGPT appeared in November 2022, most educators felt it could become a threat and change the whole niche forever. No wonder: This language model algorithm is smart…
Cybersecurity, like charity, begins at home
We are living at a time when many of the most advanced, profitable, technologically-sophisticated companies in the world are barely treading water when it comes to cybersecurity. With…
Open LMS Partners With Copyleaks, Adding Advanced AI-Driven Plagiarism and AI Content Detection
Raleigh, N.C. — Open LMS, a leading global provider of open-source learning management systems (LMSs), today announces its new partnership ... Read more
The Case For Coming to School: One Simple Approach to Improving Attendance
School is so much more than just a place to be. It’s a place to become. Students who come to ... Read more
10 powerful practices for new principals
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…
Can we make STEM more accessible for girls?
In the U.S., the workforce is pretty evenly split between men and women, but in STEM fields men make up 73 percent of the workforce to women’s 27 percent. Why?
Student data privacy regulations
For cyber thieves, students’ personally identifiable information (PII) can be lucrative. Not only is it relatively easy to open fraudulent ... Read more
An OER curriculum brings my students’ lives into our classroom
When I was growing up, I assumed that my teachers knew everything, including all of the “right answers.” Now that I’ve been a teacher for 15 years, I…
4 reasons we put all of our district communications on one platform
With 22 schools and 8,000 students—nearly all of whom qualify for free or reduced lunch—we have to cover a lot of area in our district. We’d been using…
5 ways to prep students for online learning success
Students who attend online school today range from homeschoolers, to those seeking an alternative to in-person public schools, to learners who want to mix virtual schooling with in-person…
The ups and downs of girls in STEM
In the US, the workforce is pretty evenly split between men and women, but in STEM fields men make up 73 percent of the workforce to women’s 27…
Problem-based learning helped boost my underserved students’ engagement
As educators, our charge is to impart knowledge onto our students, open new doors for them, and encourage them to stretch beyond their comfort zones. We try to…
Private wireless is the key to K-20 digital transformation
Educational institutions across the United States are investing in digital technologies that, aside from transforming the learning experience, promise to improve campus operations, security and communications, and open…
4 ways transparent communication builds trust in our district
One of the best ways to build trust with parents is through transparent communication about what's happening on campus, the status of all things school-related, and how we're…
How to educate in the 4th Industrial Revolution
Just for a moment, think about your physical environment. Perhaps you’re taking your lunch break in your car that has satellite radio and reading this article on a…
Schools Across the U.S. and Around the World Partner with VHS Learning to Open a World of Opportunities to Students
Boston — Schools across the U.S. and in eight countries have started or renewed partnerships with VHS Learning this year ... Read more
Open English Acquires India’s English-Learning Platform enguru
MIAMI, (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Open English, the leading English-learning platform in Latin America and the U.S. Hispanic market, today announced ... Read more
5 insights about post-pandemic education
This school year marked the first "almost normal" school year since the 2018-19 school year. Most began the school year with mask mandates, and many quarantined entire classes…
How to block school security threats now–and in the future
The typical K-12 school system has the same basic security needs as any modern university campus: centralized management and control of security systems and procedures, and a strategy…
3 key steps when using VR in education
As new VR technologies emerge, educators at all levels are finding new applications to augment the classroom experience - and for good reason. VR allows educators to move…
New Collegiate Partnerships with Central High School Advances Student Learning Opportunites
Phenix City, Ala.— In the upcoming school year, high school students will have a selection of dual enrollment courses offered ... Read more
5 tips to retain your educators during school staff shortages
The past two years of pandemic-related stresses and uncertainty have left educators exhausted, even as school districts are returning to a sense of normalcy.
VHS Learning Adds Spanish 1 to its Credit Recovery Course Offerings
Boston – March 23, 2022 – High school students now have the option of online credit recovery through VHS Learning’s ... Read more
Search for America’s Top Young Scientist of 2022 Begins
St. Paul, Minn. and Silver Spring, Md. (Wednesday, February 3, 2022) – 3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) are excited to ... Read more
Osmo From BYJU’s Names Peter Glovin Senior Vice President of Educational Sales
Palo Alto, CA–Award-winning STEAM brand, Osmo from BYJU’S, announces Peter Glovin’s appointment as Senior VP of Educational Sales, effective immediately. ... Read more
7 predictions about pandemic learning
As schools across the nation open their classrooms for a return to full in-person learning, educators, parents, and stakeholders are wondering what the fall will bring. Concerns about…
Focusing on safety can help schools mitigate teacher stress
A defining feature of the COVID-19 pandemic is the haze of uncertainty in which we now live. Are cases rising or falling? Which activities are deemed “safe” for…
Vector Solutions Adds Silent Panic Alarm Feature to its LiveSafe Tip Reporting and Safety Communications Platform for Schools
Tampa, FL – September 24, 2021 – The Washington Post reported 14 school shootings between March and June 2021 despite ... Read more
It’s beyond time to showcase all postsecondary education paths
COVID-19 has caused a marked shift in attitudes toward higher education, particularly among high school students who are rethinking their options as they look ahead to a future…