Research Archives

Lessons learned using edtech during COVID

December 7, 2022October 25, 2022 by Kevin Hogan

COVID shed light on inequities, but it also taught educators some valuable lessons on edtech use.

In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: New research offers major insights into post-pandemic learning; in post-COVID schools, let’s redouble efforts to support students;…

Curriculum & Assessment

Why universal screening is a more equitable identifier of gifted and talented students

December 5, 2022October 24, 2022 by Anna Houseman, Product Marketing Director, Riverside Insights

Universal screening with both ability and achievement tests allows each student to highlight both their potential and their performance in gifted and talented programs.

School districts have historically relied on a referral-based process to identify students for gifted and talented programming. This means that teachers or parents nominate their students to take…

Teaching Trends

New research offers major insights into post-pandemic learning

December 5, 2022October 19, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Annual Speak Up Research shows shifts to digital tools, virtual learning and new roles that educators play in post-pandemic learning environments

Educators are noticeably more comfortable giving students autonomy over their learning–and this is just one of the long-term impacts the ... Read more

Emergency Planning & Response

5 school safety questions your district should be prepared to answer

December 7, 2022September 29, 2022 by JP Guilbault, CEO, Navigate360

As the new school year gets rolling, school safety is top of mind for parents, educators, district leaders, and students.

With students and educators reentering their classrooms for the 2022-23 school year, district leaders need to be able to reassure everyone in their school community that school safety…

Students with Special Needs

Don’t wait: The importance of early dyslexia intervention

December 7, 2022September 28, 2022 by Carla Moriel, Subject Matter Expert on Dyslexia, Amplio

Early dyslexia intervention can help connect students with dyslexia with interventions that are specific to their needs.

A learning disorder that can impact a child’s ability to read or interpret words, letters, and other symbols—but that doesn’t affect general intelligence—dyslexia often goes unnoticed until a…

Newsline

With Rising Concerns About Dyslexia in Young Learners, Riverside Insights Introduces First-of-its Kind Playbook to Streamline Evaluations

September 14, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

ITASCA, Ill. – Riverside Insights®, a leading developer of research-based assessments and analytics, today debuted a new Assessment Playbook focused ... Read more

District Management

Educator retention hinges on these 3 things

December 7, 2022September 14, 2022 by Laura Ascione

teacher retention and educator retention are critical issues--edtech potential is improving

Confidence in the education profession has dropped for the second year in a row, according to the 2022 Educator Confidence Report from learning technology company HMH. An annual…

Newsline

Research to Identify Effective Math Tutoring Designs for Underrepresented Students Begins in U.S. School Districts

September 8, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Wappingers Falls, N.Y. — Research shows that high-impact tutoring can produce learning gains for a variety of students, but which ... Read more

District Management

5 ways relationship mapping supports your students

August 31, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Schools can better understand the relationships students have outside of school through a strategy called relationship mapping

When students have "positive and diverse" relationships, they are less likely to be at risk, more likely to boost their academic performance and persistence, and are also more…

District Management

Learning acceleration is best to move kids forward in math

August 25, 2022 by Laura Ascione

New research shows that students engaged in learning acceleration practices learned more and struggled less compared to students in classrooms that used remediation

As the nation works to collectively get students back on track after pandemic-era learning disruptions, new research provides promising evidence that learning acceleration can help all students catch…

Newsline

Gaggle and AWS Collaborate to Create Mental Health Hotline that Connects K-12 Students to Trained Crisis Counselors, Anywhere, Anytime

August 22, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

DALLAS, TX – According to the latest research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 20 percent of teens ... Read more

District Management

4 ways to address learning gaps for underserved students

August 22, 2022 by Lindsay Dworkin, Senior VP of Policy and Communications, NWEA

Learning gaps can widen when school is out—here’s why summer learning has major potential for underserved students.

While it is now clear that the pandemic has had a significant impact on student learning – especially for historically underserved students – we are still discovering the…

COVID in Schools

New research shows slight rebound in post-pandemic learning

December 7, 2022August 10, 2022 by NWEA

Despite initial positivity, school leaders should remember that within districts, impacts on pandemic learning are not equal between schools.

NWEA, a nonprofit, research and educational services organization serving K-12 students, has released new research highlighting the latest data on achievement during the pandemic.

Newsline

Phenix City Schools Awarded Cognia STEM Certification

August 4, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Phenix City, Ala. (August 4, 2022) — Phenix City Schools (PCS) are now STEM certified, becoming the largest and fourth ... Read more

AR & VR in the Classroom

Reaching the 4Cs with 3D and virtual reality

January 4, 2024August 1, 2022 by Megan Bateman, Technology/Media Literacy Specialist, Art Specialist, & Data/Intervention Specialist, Minnesota

Instead of using VR to gamify the classroom, students can use VR to develop higher-order thinking skills that are critical for thriving in today’s digitally connected society

Holding fast to the prospect that the virtual reality headsets would be the key to pushing past the passive consumption of video and games by providing impactful immersive…

Third-party Research Confirms Merlyn Reduces Teacher Stress and Saves Time

February 21, 2023July 28, 2022 by Jeff Festa

A study by one of the nation’s top research universities shows that – with Merlyn at their side – teachers ... Read more

Classroom Innovations

How I use technology to keep PE relevant in the 21st century

July 21, 2022 by Ismail Karon, Physical Education Teacher

Physical education teachers are using the latest learning strategies to keep PE relevant and ensure students are practicing their 21st-century skills

The days of rolling the ball out and playing sports in PE are changing. With the advancement of technology and shift towards collaborative work in the classroom, physical…

Newsline

FEV Tutor Announces Strategic Acquisition by Alpine Investors

July 20, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

WOBURN, MA & SAN FRANCISCO – JULY 20, 2022 – FEV Tutor (“FEV”), the K-12 market leading research and evidence-based ... Read more

Academic Esports

6 tips to begin an elementary esports program in your school

December 7, 2022July 4, 2022 by Mary Phillips, Elementary STEM Teacher, North Shore Elementary

Conversations around esports have centered on collegiate and secondary levels, but recently, the conversation to elementary esports

The benefits of esports are well documented. A significant body of research has found that students who participate in scholastic esports programs benefit from increased emotional regulation, academic…

District Management

4 insights from city school leaders

July 1, 2022 by Rod Houpe, National Director of Business Development, ENA

Many large urban schools have made tremendous progress, due in part to a focus on perseverance and closing gaps

Media stories about large metropolitan school districts usually focus on their challenges instead of the impactful work they are doing to help students succeed. As a former Council…

Coding and Robotics

6 tools to help kids learn coding and robotics

December 7, 2022June 20, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Coding and robotics can help students develop critical skills for success after high school--here are some resources for the classroom

Introducing students to coding and robotics gives them early exposure to STEM in general. This early exposure, according to research, is key to the future of the workforce.

Teaching & Learning

3 ways families can support students’ learning at home

June 8, 2022 by Joyce Beckles-Knights, Principal, Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School

For a school to be truly effective, parents, families, and caregivers must be equal partners with teachers in their students' learning.

For parents and caregivers, supporting your child’s learning can be stressful. Academic concepts are taught differently than they used to be. In addition, we’re all grappling with a…

Newsline

Ripple Effects Offers Access to Its Educator Ally Program to Support Teachers’ Social Emotional Needs

May 26, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

SEATTLE – May 26, 2022 – As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded, educators found themselves in unfamiliar territory as they dealt ... Read more

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

Major equity gaps persist in access to AP science learning

December 7, 2022May 13, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Study finds finds Black and Latino students voice interest and college aspirations in STEM but are excluded from AP STEM learning and courses

Despite students saying that STEM courses are their favorite subject areas and that they aspire to go to college, Black and Latino students and students from low-income backgrounds…

Newsline

Riverside Insights and Educator Impact Partner to Improve Student Well-being and Enrich School Cultures

May 6, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

ITASCA, Ill. – May 6, 2022 – Riverside Insights®, a leading developer of research-based assessments and analytics, today announced a ... Read more

Teacher Well-Being

How staff absences impact educator burnout

December 7, 2022May 6, 2022 by Kate Eberle Walker

Students suffer setbacks when facing chronic staff absences--and educator burnout, already exacerbated due to COVID, grows worse

The average day in a K-12 school has little margin for error; educators have perfected the art of stretching resources. Yet the typical day rarely goes as planned.…

Computer Science Education

How to implement a districtwide K-12 computer science program

December 7, 2022May 5, 2022 by Andrea Huff, Career and STEM Academy Director, Barr-Reeve Community Schools

Here’s how my district integrated a computer science program that could be taught by existing teachers and got students excited to learn.

With recent research showcasing the growing number of STEM-related jobs that will be available to our graduates in Indiana in the coming years, teaching computer science skills has…

Newsline

IRIS Debuts Powerful New Application Where Students Use Seismic Waves Data to Learn about the Layers of the Earth

May 3, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 3, 2022) — The Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology (IRIS) has created an online version of its ... Read more

Online & Hybrid Learning

How to find language learning opportunities for students

December 7, 2022April 8, 2022 by Simone Aguilera, Coordinator for World Languages Curriculum, VHS Learning

Language learning helps students understand, connect, and empathize with people from other cultures--all of which will help students grow.

There has been a steady decline in language learning in schools. According to the Pew Research Center, only one in five K-12 students in the United States now…

Newsline

DreamBox Learning® Promotes Dianna Winegarden to Chief Customer Officer

March 24, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

BELLEVUE, Wash. — March 24, 2022 — DreamBox Learning (“DreamBox”), the leading education technology provider and pioneer of intelligent adaptive learning, announced ... Read more

Newsline

Riverside Insights and 7 Mindsets Partner to Improve Student Well-being with Lessons for SEL

March 24, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

ITASCA, Ill. – March 24, 2022 – Riverside Insights®, a leading developer of research-based assessments and analytics, today announced a ... Read more

Newsline

Latest Research from Curriculum Associates Highlights Importance of Grade-Level Readiness for Student Growth

March 17, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

NORTH BILLERICA, Mass.,March 17, 2022—Whether students are prepared for grade-level learning matters more to their progress over the course of ... Read more

Newsline

FEV Tutor’s Personalized High-Impact Tutoring is Now Available to Over 5 Million Students

March 16, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

WOBURN, Mass. – March 16, 2022 – FEV Tutor, the most comprehensive virtual tutoring solution in K-12, today announced that ... Read more

District Management

3 ways edtech benefits from learning sciences research

March 16, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Finding the right edtech to support learners’ unique needs is important now more than ever as learning moves forward post-COVID.

A new report on the value of research in edtech design offers a critical and detailed look at how learners and products alike can benefit from research-infused design.

SEL & Well-Being

How to create resilience in traumatized students

March 11, 2022 by Kim Fischer, Vice President of Communication, Waterford.org

Teachers and school leaders can play a life-changing role by helping create positive childhood experiences for the children in their care

Positive experiences can be life-changing for a child. In a previous installment of this series, I shared how positive experiences with teachers throughout my childhood helped counteract some…

SEL & Well-Being

Newsline

How George School Uses Location Driven Digital Signage to Improve Communication

February 18, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

George School is a 128-year-old Quaker coeducational boarding and day school in Pennsylvania. It’s home to 540 students representing 37 ... Read more

Lessons learned using edtech during COVID

Why universal screening is a more equitable identifier of gifted and talented students

New research offers major insights into post-pandemic learning

5 school safety questions your district should be prepared to answer

Don’t wait: The importance of early dyslexia intervention

With Rising Concerns About Dyslexia in Young Learners, Riverside Insights Introduces First-of-its Kind Playbook to Streamline Evaluations

Educator retention hinges on these 3 things

Research to Identify Effective Math Tutoring Designs for Underrepresented Students Begins in U.S. School Districts

5 ways relationship mapping supports your students

Learning acceleration is best to move kids forward in math

Gaggle and AWS Collaborate to Create Mental Health Hotline that Connects K-12 Students to Trained Crisis Counselors, Anywhere, Anytime

4 ways to address learning gaps for underserved students

New research shows slight rebound in post-pandemic learning

Phenix City Schools Awarded Cognia STEM Certification

Reaching the 4Cs with 3D and virtual reality

How I use technology to keep PE relevant in the 21st century

FEV Tutor Announces Strategic Acquisition by Alpine Investors

6 tips to begin an elementary esports program in your school

4 insights from city school leaders

6 tools to help kids learn coding and robotics

Major equity gaps persist in access to AP science learning

Riverside Insights and Educator Impact Partner to Improve Student Well-being and Enrich School Cultures

How staff absences impact educator burnout

How to implement a districtwide K-12 computer science program

IRIS Debuts Powerful New Application Where Students Use Seismic Waves Data to Learn about the Layers of the Earth

How to find language learning opportunities for students

DreamBox Learning® Promotes Dianna Winegarden to Chief Customer Officer

Latest Research from Curriculum Associates Highlights Importance of Grade-Level Readiness for Student Growth

FEV Tutor’s Personalized High-Impact Tutoring is Now Available to Over 5 Million Students

3 ways edtech benefits from learning sciences research

How to create resilience in traumatized students

How George School Uses Location Driven Digital Signage to Improve Communication

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

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

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

Frontline Education Announces Hope Needham as Chief People & Culture Officer

Texas State Board of Education Names Just Right Reader’s English and Spanish Literacy Resources as Approved Instructional Materials

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