The new rules for library research
In this episode of Innovations in Education, Wilson Hsu, founder of PowerNotes talks about how AI is being baked into his and other platforms to transform the ways students perform research—and…
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3 simple ways educators and families can accelerate math learning
As the most recent nation's report card made painfully clear, American students are struggling in math. At the same time, administrators, teachers, and parents are finding new ways…
A small number of teachers can double the racial gap in disciplinary action
The top 5 percent of teachers most likely to refer students to the principal’s office for disciplinary action do so at such an outsized rate that they effectively…
10 instructional strategies that lead to academic growth
A deeper look into instructional practices driving high academic growth has revealed 10 instructional strategies that use small changes to teaching practices leading toward growth outcomes for students.
New NWEA Study Points to Instructional Strategies Driving Academic Growth
PORTLAND, Ore.– K-12 assessment and research organization NWEA released today a new study that takes a deeper look into instructional practices driving high academic ... Read more
New Evidence for the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Rating Reiterates i-Ready® Instruction’s Impacton Driving Student Outcomes
NORTH BILLERICA, Mass.— A research study from Curriculum Associates recently received a Moderate (i.e., Tier 2) rating from Evidence for ... Read more
3 new trends in student assessment
The National Council on Measurement in Education’s (NCME) annual meeting has always offered an opportunity to learn about innovative research and new trends in assessment. It is a…
COVID learning loss likely to linger without intensive work
Just as COVID hit some communities much harder than others, schools across the U.S. suffered disparate academic losses in the wake of the pandemic.
4 tips for creating an elementary esports program
Scholastic esports is rapidly growing, and many schools are starting to incorporate esports programs into their curriculum. The benefits of esports make a compelling case for creating a…
3 supports for educators implementing restorative justice practices
Educators are embracing restorative justice practices to facilitate safe and relational school environments and address inequities in school disciplinary practices. Research-based guidance offers insights on how to structurally…
How did the pandemic impact students’ social capital?
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…
Instructional audio can boost confidence in the classroom
Ask me what technology I’d most like to see implemented in every single K–12 classroom and I’d say instructional audio. As a long-time audiologist, I’m admittedly biased. But…
Windsor Public Schools Transform Culture, Build Coherence Through High-Quality SEL Program
Charlotte N.C. – Aperture Education, the leading provider of research-based social and emotional learning (SEL) assessments for K-12 schools, and ... Read more
NWEA to Explore New Science Experiences for Students on Roblox
PORTLAND, Ore.– NWEA – a not-for-profit, research and educational services organization serving K-12 students – announced today its new initiative focused ... Read more
Aperture Education Launches Annual SEL Impact Award
Charlotte N.C. – Aperture Education, the leading provider of research-based social and emotional learning (SEL) assessments for K-12 schools, debuted ... Read more
How are ELLs, students with disabilities IDed for gifted and talented?
States with formal policies around gifted and talented programs tend to identify more English learners and students with disabilities for those programs, according to a new study from…
News Flash! PRESSTO Sees Exponential Growth Within Early Launch Of Generative Ai Integration
New York, NY — Within a month of its official launch, edtech startup Pressto has seen unprecedented growth. The first-to-market ... Read more
Riverside Insights and Kognito Partner to Offer Intervention Professional Development for School Health Providers
ITASCA, Ill. – Riverside Insights®, a leading developer of research-based assessments and analytics, today announced a partnership with Kognito, a ... Read more
ChatGPT can generate, but can it create?
While artificial intelligence (AI) has been a relatively silent partner in higher education’s early warning systems, personalized learning platforms, and more for some time now, we might fairly…
Use these 5 learner-centered models to inspire educators
School models are, for the most part, outdated--and very overdue for replacement. When students reach high school, research shows that close to 66 percent of students are disengaged.…
14 Step Guide To Selecting A High-Impact Tutoring Partner
The research behind high-impact tutoring as an educational game-changer and tool to drive student outcomes is incredibly strong. Here are ... Read more
My top 3 digital science lab resources
As a former Molecular Biologist turned college and 7-12 educator, I have taught laboratory science classes for the past 3 decades. I’ve seen a lot of changes in…
Student engagement remains a major concern
The vast majority of educators said they are concerned about their students' engagement in classroom-based learning, according to the latest installment of the national Gradient Learning Poll, which examines…
Strengthening Security & Compliance through Cyber Resilience
Achieving compliance with industry standards and regulations is an ongoing journey for organizations of all sizes. But the path always ... Read more
ASCD Unveils Witsby™, Its Next-Generation, Mobile OptimizedProfessional Learning Platform
Arlington, VA (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ASCD releases Witsby™, a new professional learning and credentialing platform featuring ASCD’s trusted research-based content. ... Read more
Professional learning could advance teaching, equitable learning
Research shows that professional learning has the potential to transform teaching and advance equitable learning and student success. Yet notable gaps in practice undercut its impact.
Multilingual Students and the Science of Reading
The science of reading provides key insights for teachers on how to best assist their students with literacy. The research ... Read more
How we built a whole-child, wraparound approach to special education
At the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning at Ulster Board of Cooperative Education Services (BOCES), we have developed the architecture to accomplish and codify a leadership approach…
Does 4 equal 5? Research on impacts of 4-day school weeks
Four-day weeks are becoming more common in school districts, particularly in rural areas of the U.S. Many districts are finding students and families like the shorter school weeks.…
3 innovative ways to help teachers feel engaged and valued
As research reveals that relational trust leads to engagement and success, we are reminded that teachers hold our students’ stories and hopes—and here’s how school leaders can lay…
HMH to Acquire NWEA
Boston and Portland, Ore.—Learning technology company HMH and NWEA, a not-for-profit, research and educational services organization serving K-12 students, announced today ... Read more
AVID has huge benefits for high school students
New UCLA-led research finds that a college preparatory program for youth experiencing educational inequities that operates in about 13% of U.S public high schools has a positive effect…
7 Mindsets Launches App Focused on Mindsets Learning and Well-being for Educators, Students and Families
ROSWELL, Ga. – 7 Mindsets, the leader in PreK-12 mindsets-based learning and well-being solutions, today announced the launch of an ... Read more
New school year shows continued signs of academic rebounding
Post-pandemic academic achievement is showing encouraging signs of improvement, although not evenly across school years, according to NWEA, a nonprofit, research and educational services organization serving K-12 students.
Research points to a widening academic divide
Math and reading scores demonstrate more variability post-COVID, primarily due to a larger gap between low and high academic achievers, according to NWEA, a nonprofit research and educational…
5 learner-centered education models to inspire reform
School models are, for the most part, outdated--and very overdue for replacement. When students reach high school, research shows that close to 66 percent of students are disengaged.…
Riverside Insights Wins Excellence in Equity Award for Accessibility Features
ITASCA, Ill. – Riverside Insights®, a leading developer of research-based assessments and analytics, today announced that it won Best Accessibility ... Read more
Gale Business: Insights Enhances User Experience with New All-in-One Platform to Support Global Business Research
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – Gale, part of a Cengage Group, today announced the migration of its Business Insight platforms – ... Read more
Pennsylvania Evidence Resource Center Adds IXL Math and IXL English Language Arts to List of Evidence-Based Resources for Schools
HARRISBURG, Penn. — IXL, the personalized learning platform used by more than 13 million students, announced that the Pennsylvania Evidence ... Read more
Riverside Insights Continues to Lead Innovation in Assessments for English Learners
ITASCA, Ill. – Riverside Insights®, a leading developer of research-based assessments and analytics, today announced the launch of the Battelle ... Read more