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VHS Learning Among 136 Organizations Committed to Advancing Computer Science Education through CSforALL

November 12, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Boston – At the eighth annual CSforALL Summit, VHS Learning has once again made a CSforALL national commitment to advance computer ... Read more

Innovation in Education

How AI Will Change Personalized Learning

October 28, 2024October 24, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

Keisha Ray and Susan Gentz, co-founders of K20Connect, tackle two of the most popular, but sometimes confusing, topics in the ... Read more

K-12 Cybersecurity

How schools can take full advantage of the FCC’s new cybersecurity program

October 11, 2024 by Mark Sangster, Adlumin

Schools need to strengthen their cybersecurity postures, and programs like the FCC pilot can help shore up vulnerabilities.

K-12 school districts are becoming an increasingly popular target of ransomware operations and other cyber threat actors. Ransomware attacks alone targeted 108 U.S. school districts in 2023.

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Euna Solutions Launches Euna Special Education: MTSS — A Data-Driven Tool for School Districts to Enhance Student Outcomes

September 25, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

TORONTO & CHICAGO – Euna Solutions®, a leading provider of purpose-built, cloud-based solutions for the public sector, today announced the ... Read more

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New Lenovo Legion Partnership Gives Schools an Edge in Their Esports Programs

September 18, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Lakewood Ranch, Florida—Lenovo Legion announced a strategic partnership with JAR Systems, the creator of USB-C PD charging carts used widely ... Read more

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Kentucky’s Education Professional Standards Board Approves Innovative Programs to Address Teacher Shortage

September 5, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

FRANKFORT, KY – As the 2024–25 school year begins, Kentucky’s Education Professional Standards Board announced the approval of two innovative ... Read more

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BloomBoard and Mercy University Partner to Create Accessible Teaching Pathways to Address New York’s Teacher Shortage

August 8, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. — Mercy University and BloomBoard, a leading talent development provider for K–12 school districts, today announced an ... Read more

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Metrasens Entrusted by Public Schools Nationwide as Strategic Partner in Extracurricular Event Safety

July 31, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

NAPERVILLE, Ill. /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Metrasens, a leading provider of advanced detection systems for security and safety applications, today announced its ongoing ... Read more

Students with Special Needs

Managing rising student needs under IDEA

July 15, 2024 by Lesley Slaughter, Soliant

With new guidance around monitoring IDEA, districts must understand and address service deficits around students with special needs.

Now accounting for 15 percent of total public school enrollment, the number of students requiring special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) has reached an…

Edtech Trends

Edtech Top 40 reveals increase in unique digital tool use

July 9, 2024 by Laura Ascione

The Edtech Top 40 report highlights the reliance on edtech tools in schools and the importance of an interoperable technological ecosystem.

On average, K-12 school districts access 2,739 edtech tools over the entire school year, according to Edtech Top 40, a report on the usage of digital solutions, tools,…

District Management

These attendance management strategies can reduce chronic absenteeism

June 28, 2024 by Laura Ascione

High schools and marginalized student groups continue to display higher chronic absenteeism rates, according to a new study.

School districts implementing proactive, consistent attendance interventions saw a 22 percent improvement in chronic absenteeism rates from 2021-22 to 2022-23.

Student Well-Being

It takes a village to protect students’ well-being in the digital age

June 7, 2024 by Kyle Berger, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD

Protecting and educating our children and upholding students' well-being is not just a school problem--it’s a societal problem.

There’s a new pillar of knowledge school districts need to impart upon their students, and it’s how to navigate today’s connected, digitally enabled world.

K-12 Cybersecurity

Critical steps to help school districts combat ransomware attacks

April 30, 2024 by Gary Barlet, Illumio

It’s crucial that school districts have robust, modern cybersecurity strategies in place to protect valuable information against ransomware.

School districts are one of the most vulnerable industries for a ransomware attack, particularly from foreign adversaries, according to Ann Neuberger, deputy national security adviser for cyber and…

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CIESC Member Schools Gain Access to Metrasens Ultra Weapons Detection Systems Through New Partnership

April 24, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

NAPERVILLE, Illinois (PRNewswire-PRWeb) — Metrasens, a leading provider of advanced detection systems for security and safety applications, is pleased to announce ... Read more

K-12 Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity: eSN Innovation Roundtable

May 20, 2024April 11, 2024 by Laura Ascione

District IT leaders discuss their successes, challenges, and priorities around K-12 cybersecurity--and how they manage network threats.

Cybersecurity is arguably one of the biggest priorities in K-12 school districts across the country. IT leaders agree that a “when, not if” mentality is essential in formulating…

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Look Who’s Talking: Superintendent Susan Enfield on the Changing Role of Leadership in Schools

April 4, 2024April 4, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

Title: Leading in Service to Schools: Every Leader Matters School districts are in a precarious state. Post-pandemic, institutions are still ... Read more

Education Policy & Funding

It’s budget season: How are you preparing for the fiscal cliff?

March 20, 2024 by Elizabeth Orme

District leaders should embrace final ESSER dollars for shedding systemic clutter as they prepare for the fiscal cliff and budget challenges.

The imminent end of ESSER funding has pushed school districts to a critical juncture, compelling them to confront budget deficits for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year before the…

Student Well-Being

Student mental health is still suffering–how should we address it?

March 14, 2024 by David Ball

The key to supporting school systems and student mental health is to harness the power of culturally-competent and age-appropriate solutions.

According to the CDC, more than one in three high school students experienced poor mental health during the pandemic, but in reality, the rate of U.S. students struggling…

Computer Science Education

Launching a districtwide computer science program for all grades

February 23, 2024February 22, 2024 by Rachel Miller

To meet state standards, Springfield Public Schools found a way to put a dedicated computer science teacher in every school--for all students.

With 24,000 students, Springfield Public Schools is usually among the three largest school districts in Massachusetts. Our students are spread across 31 elementary schools and a total of…

K-12 Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity staffing shortage is districts’ top concern

February 5, 2024 by Laura Ascione

A new report finds challenges in fostering collaborative cybersecurity alongside the adoption of new security tools in schools.

One in 3 school districts ranked lack of dedicated cybersecurity personnel as their top challenge in safeguarding schools, according to Cybersecure 2024, an annual survey from Clever that…

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EmpowerU Honors Exemplary School Partners for Outstanding Impact on Student Mental Health

January 17, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

MINNEAPOLIS – EmpowerU, a leading national provider of mental health skills and support for schools, recently recognized five school districts ... Read more

District Management

Can 4 equal 5? The impact of 4-day school weeks

December 21, 2023 by Emily Morton, PhD, Research Scientist, NWEA

There are benefits and drawbacks to four-day school weeks--each district’s context and priorities are critical for guiding conversations.

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.

IT Innovations

Solving the IT staffing challenge in K-12 education

December 12, 2023December 11, 2023 by Al Kingsley, CEO, NetSupport

The lack of IT talent is a problem for all organizations, but IT staffing challenges place an especially large burden on K-12 school systems.

Even in the best of times, K-12 school districts often have a tough time recruiting and retaining IT employees, as it can be hard for budget-conscious districts to…

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Frontline Education and Vanco Announce Strategic Partnership

November 16, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Malvern, Pa. and Bloomington, Minn. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Frontline Education, a leading provider of administration software purpose-built for educators in ... Read more

Securing the network edge

April 19, 2024October 23, 2023 by Jeff Festa

Zero trust acknowledges there is no longer a traditional network perimeter to be defended because applications now exist in ... Read more

5 Ways Remote Learning Strategies Work for Districts

February 7, 2024October 5, 2023 by Jeff Festa

In the wake of the pandemic, families have increasingly turned to remote learning, prompting Stride Learning Solutions to become a ... Read more

Closing the remote learning gap with smart audiovisual communications

December 20, 2023September 5, 2023 by Jeff Festa

Whether instructing from within a physical classroom or remotely, it is important that teachers employ smart audiovisual tools that enhance ... Read more

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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

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Linewize Selected as Preferred Technology Provider for Texas Schools in a Strategic Partnership with the Technology Alliance for Statewide Initiatives (TASI)

August 15, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

CHARLOTTE, N.C. /PRNewswire/ — Linewize, a division of global safety and student wellbeing leader Qoria, is proud to announce a preferred ... Read more

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CENTEGIX Posts Record Demand for Its Wearable CrisisAlert Solution

July 26, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

ATLANTA /PRNewswire/ — CENTEGIX, the leader in incident response solutions, announced that new customers of its award-winning CrisisAlert™ solution were the highest in ... Read more

IT Innovations

How managed services empower edtech in small schools

July 19, 2023 by Nadav Avni, CMO, Radix Technologies

Managed services can help schools keep up with changing edtech while protecting investments for the long-term.

The ever-present issue with technology is its inevitable obsolescence. No matter how groundbreaking an innovation may be, there always seems to be a superior alternative just a few…

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Connecticut State Department of Education Selects FEV Tutor for State’s New High-Dosage Tutoring Program

July 13, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

WOBURN, Mass. – The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) has selected FEV Tutor as an approved tutoring service in ... Read more

District Management

Outdoor learning helps our district’s students see sustainability in action

July 28, 2023July 13, 2023 by Tim Zearley, Associate Superintendent, Modesto City Schools

Modesto City Schools is investing in six outdoor learning environments to help inspire the next generation of sustainability initiatives and leaders.

Modesto City Schools has prioritized sustainability initiatives designed to address climate change, reduce our carbon footprint, combat air pollution, and educate the next generation of students about a…

Education Policy & Funding

In SEL budgets, measurement matters

July 11, 2023 by Jessica Adamson, Chief Strategy Officer, Aperture Education

As school systems hammer out their budgets, it is important to remember that measurement is a critically important part of SEL programming.

Social-emotional learning (SEL) programs in schools have skyrocketed in the past few years, with spending exceeding $1.7 billion in the 2021-2022 school year alone. Experts anticipate this to grow by…

District Management

Your top 5 school-home communication challenges, solved

July 28, 2023June 28, 2023 by Brooke Allen, Director of Communications, Crown Point Indiana Community School Corporation

A unified school-home communications platform gives educators and families choice and control over their communication preferences.

Implementing a unified communication solution focused on family engagement provides school districts with multiple benefits. An intuitive, easy-to-use program can standardize communication between school and home, for example,…

K-12 Cybersecurity

Safeguarding K-12 school networks with proactive cybersecurity approaches

December 12, 2023June 6, 2023 by Joseph Tibbetts, Senior Director for Tech Alliances and API, Mimecast

K-12 schools must have a firm understanding of their threat environment to align spending with their greatest cybersecurity needs.

Now more than ever, safeguarding students and staff from targeted cyberattacks is critical to the health of our U.S. education system. Local K-12 schools are a top target…

Curriculum & Assessment

3 new trends in student assessment

June 2, 2023June 2, 2023 by J. Patrick Meyer, PhD, Vice President, Psychometric Solutions, NWEA

Through-year student assessment, AI and machine learning, and individualized assessment were all focus topics at a recent conference.

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…

IT Innovations

How to make secure K-12 digital transformation a reality

May 23, 2023 by Bob Turner, CISO for Education, Fortinet

IT staff are crucial to safeguarding a school's assets, but all employees can and should be accountable for cybersecurity.

The pandemic was a massive shift for school districts across the country, and even as we move out of it, we’re still feeling the impact. On the technical…

Students with Special Needs

3 ways to improve access to speech-language therapy

May 11, 2023 by Kristin Martinez, M.A., CCC-SLP, Clinical Director of Innovation & Outreach, SLP, Presence

It can be challenging for leaders to remove learning barriers, but those who take a multi-pronged approach with SLPs can make progress with speech-language therapy.

Schools today are facing a harsh reality: there is a chronic shortage of qualified speech-language pathologists (SLPs). As an SLP and clinical director who has worked with school…

VHS Learning Among 136 Organizations Committed to Advancing Computer Science Education through CSforALL

How AI Will Change Personalized Learning

How schools can take full advantage of the FCC’s new cybersecurity program

New Lenovo Legion Partnership Gives Schools an Edge in Their Esports Programs

Kentucky’s Education Professional Standards Board Approves Innovative Programs to Address Teacher Shortage

BloomBoard and Mercy University Partner to Create Accessible Teaching Pathways to Address New York’s Teacher Shortage

Metrasens Entrusted by Public Schools Nationwide as Strategic Partner in Extracurricular Event Safety

Managing rising student needs under IDEA

Edtech Top 40 reveals increase in unique digital tool use

These attendance management strategies can reduce chronic absenteeism

It takes a village to protect students’ well-being in the digital age

Critical steps to help school districts combat ransomware attacks

CIESC Member Schools Gain Access to Metrasens Ultra Weapons Detection Systems Through New Partnership

Cybersecurity: eSN Innovation Roundtable

Look Who’s Talking: Superintendent Susan Enfield on the Changing Role of Leadership in Schools

It’s budget season: How are you preparing for the fiscal cliff?

Student mental health is still suffering–how should we address it?

Launching a districtwide computer science program for all grades

Cybersecurity staffing shortage is districts’ top concern

EmpowerU Honors Exemplary School Partners for Outstanding Impact on Student Mental Health

Can 4 equal 5? The impact of 4-day school weeks

Solving the IT staffing challenge in K-12 education

Frontline Education and Vanco Announce Strategic Partnership

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

Linewize Selected as Preferred Technology Provider for Texas Schools in a Strategic Partnership with the Technology Alliance for Statewide Initiatives (TASI)

CENTEGIX Posts Record Demand for Its Wearable CrisisAlert Solution

How managed services empower edtech in small schools

Connecticut State Department of Education Selects FEV Tutor for State’s New High-Dosage Tutoring Program

Outdoor learning helps our district’s students see sustainability in action

Your top 5 school-home communication challenges, solved

Safeguarding K-12 school networks with proactive cybersecurity approaches

3 new trends in student assessment

How to make secure K-12 digital transformation a reality

3 ways to improve access to speech-language therapy

Illustration, Comic & Animation App Clip Studio Paint Named Best for Large Screens by Google Play

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

AI-Enabled Personal Professional Learning Rural District Grant Winner Announced

Otus and Discovery Education Forge New Strategic Partnership to Maximize Student Achievement Nationwide

VHS Learning Among 136 Organizations Committed to Advancing Computer Science Education through CSforALL

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