Category: Education

BOSTON (Feb. 5, 2025) –  Lexia Aspire Professional Learning, a science of reading-based professional learning solution from   Lexia, a  …

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. Most American students are still performing…

NEW YORK (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Newsela, a leading provider of high-quality instructional and assessment products for K-12, announced today that…

Key points: Social media is a form of digital media that focuses on platforms for social interaction and content, such…

Key points: The demands of modern education often leave teachers and students feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. From juggling multiple responsibilities…

Key points: Each year, we continue to see K-12 education evolve, from the increase in homeschooling to the power of…

CHICAGO — With U.S. schools welcoming an increasing number of students in the U.S. who speak English as a second language and…

I was a chemist, not a teacher. As I sat in the principal’s office interviewing for a teaching role at…

Key points: Educators and school administrators are working incredibly hard to get all students, and especially their most challenged populations,…

Key points: Artificial intelligence brings opportunities and questions to classrooms worldwide. Teachers find AI tools that grade assignments, create lesson…

Key points: Blended learning has become more popular in recent years given the creative wayseducators had to teach students virtually…

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. Donald Trump became the 47th president…

Key points: As we welcome a new year, educators and industry leaders are excited to discover the biggest education trends…

Los Angeles, CA — As students navigate an increasingly complex world defined by artificial intelligence, social media, and rapid technological…

Key points: Our district is incredibly diverse, with 33 languages across our 13 schools, according to our latest home language…

NORTH WILKESBORO and ASHEVILLE, North Carolina — In support of North Carolina schools in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Just…

Charlotte, NC. – Linewize, the North American division of global safety and student wellbeing leader Qoria, today announced the launch…

Key points: Educators, IT leaders, tech professionals, and everyone in between will find inspiration and connection at the 2025 TCEA…

Key points: In light of Donald Trump assuming a second presidential term in 2025, conversations concerning dismantling the United States…

BrainFreeze, the world’s fastest-growing AI platform for education, is proud to announce the launch of its comprehensive suite of AI-driven…

Carson City, NV and Charlotte, NC — The  Nevada Department of Education is proud to announce it has renewed its…

Key points: The biggest problem in education is that kids aren’t showing up to school. Last year, 26 percent of…

Key points: With an abundance of digital curriculum options in the marketplace, it can feel overwhelming for school administrators to…

Key points: In the world of education, labels can become self-fulfilling prophecies. A child is labeled “troubled,” “difficult,” or “a…

PARAMUS, N.J. /PRNewswire/ —  Savvas Learning Company, a next-generation K-12 learning solutions leader, is pleased to announce that the Alabama State…

Key points: Individualized Education Plans (IEP) have been the foundation of special education for decades, and the process in which…

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

Key points: Social media has connected kids like never before, but what they get in likes and shares, they lose…

This isn’t Chris Klein’s first rodeo. As Head of Education U.S. for Avantis Education, he has watched the acronyms at…

Key points: Several years ago, during a flight from Houston to Paris, I had a conversation with the CEO of…

Key points: In its 2024 threat assessment report, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security declared K-12 school districts “a near…

Key points: Love it or hate it, many teachers have seen just how much technology has changed the landscape of…

BEAVERTON, Oregon — Vernier Science Education recently launched the Go Direct ® Soil Moisture Sensor to help high school and…

Key points: What do today’s students need to know before they jump into the workforce? While the future is theirs…

Key points: This article originally appeared on the Christensen Institute’s blog, and is reposted here with permission. Clayton Christensen once said, “If…

COSTA MESA, Calif. — BenQ, an internationally renowned provider of visual display and collaboration solutions, today announced that Marian High…

AI can’t replace teachers, but it can support them. Merlyn, a voice-controlled AI classroom assistant from Merlyn Mind, is designed…

Key points: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has long been the starting line for millions of students…

M11WB Wireless Document Camera: Featuring a rechargeable, removable battery, the M11WB delivers unparalleled flexibility and portability, allowing educators to create interactive…

One highlight from FETC’s Startup Pavilion is Florida-based Scholar Education, which uses AI chatbot dogs to help tutor students and…

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – Gale, part of Cengage Group, is pleased to announce that it has received four platinum awards…

Key points: Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping education as we know it. AI’s potential and pitfalls continue to be…

As the lines further blur between media and journalism, between real and fake, and sources become more obscure, there may…

Key points: Avoiding or banning AI in the classroom does students a disservice, and if teachers aren’t familiar with AI…

ATLANTA, GA – Visix, Inc., a leading provider of digital signage, wayfinding and space management solutions, is celebrating 45 years in…

Key points: It’s never too early for campus or district-wide IT teams to begin planning for upcoming tech upgrades and…

SAN JOSE, Calif. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Iterate.ai, whose AI solutions enable enterprises to  build production-ready applications and ready-to-use products for private…

Key points: Navigation and guidance is a critical resource, yet its remains woefully under-staffed. This challenge is reaching critical importance…

2024 has been an incredible year at MIND Education! A year-long study by MIND Research Institute found that nearly 9,000…

Key points: When it comes to figuring out what to do after high school, too many of today’s young people…

In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, K-12 IT teams play a critical role in shaping the future of learning. As…

Key points: Career and technical education (CTE) is a crucial piece of worldwide economic success, particularly with talent shortfalls forecasted…

Key points: The edtech sector is booming. Valued at $334.2 billion in 2023, it’s projected to grow 14.13 percent annually…

Key points: 2024 has been a transformative year within education. From the rise of technology use within education to the…

Who: Brittney Tarr is a PreK-6 STEM Specialist at Thomas Metcalf Laboratory School and a doctoral student at Illinois State…

Key points: Incorporating game elements into lessons helps students feel more motivated and excited to participate. As a fourth-grade teacher,…

Charlotte, NC — To empower teachers and students to explore their world, the Environmental Education Initiative offers a curated collection of free…

Key points: As school districts continue to evolve, a growing emphasis is placed on inclusivity in education, with many shifting…

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eT12UTCWJ5Q[/embed] eSchool News was able to catch up with Mittal Parekh, Senior Director, Product Marketing and Technical Marketing for RUCKUS…

BURLINGTON, N.C.–( BUSINESS WIRE)–The Smithsonian Science Education Center and Carolina Biological announced new  independent study results showing the Smithsonian Science for the…

Atlanta (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Incident IQ, the workflow management platform built exclusively for K-12, announced today that Bill Loller will…

Key points: In the emerging age of generative AI, the boundaries of digital expertise are being redrawn, reshaping how we…

For people of a certain age, Jennifer Womble could be described as the E.F. Hutton of edtech—when she talks people…

On average, about 25 percent of children in the early grades struggle with reading. These students are often reluctant readers…

Join eSchool News for the 12 Days of Edtech with 2024’s most-read and most-loved stories. On the 11th Day of…

Key points: U.S. eighth-graders scored at the international average for computer and information literacy but below the international average for…

Key points: Administrators are more optimistic than teachers about the future of the teaching profession, student motivation, and the role…

Student success is a critically important issue for school districts–and not simply because districts want students to perform well. Improving…

Key points: At the Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC), forward-thinking educators and edtech leaders gather to brainstorm strategies and…

Cary, NC (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Network Security has become the critical backbone of organizational resilience. Entering 2025, INE Security, a…

BOISE, Idaho (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PCS Edventures!, Inc., (PCSV) a leading provider of K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)…

When it comes to education trends, AI certainly has staying power. As generative AI technologies evolve, educators are moving away…

Key points: Student mental health needs are increasingly urgent, amplified by challenges such as growing anxiety and depression, according to…

As 2024 moves into 2025, educators greet a new year with uncertainty. Pandemic-related learning loss and academic inequities remain a…

Join eSchool News for the 12 Days of Edtech with 2024’s most-read and most-loved stories. On the 12th Day of…

Fremont, CA, USA – Rob Giampapa created Next Up NoVa, a nonprofit arts and athletics facility for the youth of Northern Virginia,…

It wasn’t all about AI in education 2024! In this special episode of Innovations in Education, editors Laura Ascione and…

Minneapolis, MN – Mathleaks, a leader in educational innovation, is thrilled to announce the U.S. launch of MathVizy, a groundbreaking…

LOS ANGELES (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lingokids, the #1 learning app for kids, is excited to introduce its latest educational innovation:…

Key points: Federal agencies, states, and school districts should develop robust methods to expand the use of promising innovations that…

Key points: A new no-cost tool aims to support school districts and educational decision-makers nationwide in their selection and implementation…

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. Every year, more special education teachers…

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BOSTON – In 2024, more than 2,600 districts, schools, and state departments purchased or renewed licenses to Lexia Aspire™ Professional…

ALACHUA, Fla. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) — a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization —…

Join eSchool News for the 12 Days of Edtech with 2024’s most-read and most-loved stories. On the 9th Day of…

Key points: Teachers’ classroom technology use continues to grow, according to a recent survey from SMART Technologies’ Lumio software, which reveals compelling…

Join eSchool News for the 12 Days of Edtech with 2024’s most-read and most-loved stories. On the 8th Day of…

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AMERICAN FORK, Utah/PRNewswire/ — YouScience ®, the leading technology provider dedicated to solving the skills gap crisis for students and…

CHICAGO & FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – Gale, part of Cengage Group and ConnectEDD Publishing, have partnered to bring the professional…

Join eSchool News for the 12 Days of Edtech with 2024’s most-read and most-loved stories. On the 6th Day of…

Key points: We are living through a dramatic transformation in how Americans learn. Though not exactly new, e-learning is being…

Key points: As a former middle school math teacher, I’ve witnessed firsthand how STEM education and literacy can work together…

Key points: Twenty years ago, when I started my career as an ESL teacher in Houston, Texas, I remember the…

Join eSchool News for the 12 Days of Edtech with 2024’s most-read and most-loved stories. On the 5th Day of…

Saint Paul, MN – The National Youth Leadership Council (NYLC) is proud to announce  The 36th Annual National Service-Learning Conference,…

TORONTO – Tutor Doctor, the leader in one-to-one private tutoring, announces its global partnership with the world-class brand MindPrint Learning.…

Join eSchool News for the 12 Days of Edtech with 2024’s most-read and most-loved stories. On the 4th Day of…

Ridgeland, Mississippi —  SchoolStatus, a leader in K-12 attendance, communications, and data analytics, today announced they have been included in the …

Join eSchool News for the 12 Days of Edtech with 2024’s most-read and most-loved stories. On the 3rd Day of…

Wayne, Pa. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Frontline Education, a leading provider of administration software purpose-built for educators in K-12, today announced…

FORT WORTH, Texas — The Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) recently named Just Right Reader’s decodable books for grades…

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Today, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) announced the expansion of its work in artificial intelligence to help ensure education tools…

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Key points: A recent Gallup survey asked more than 2,000 Gen Z students which factors coalesce to make the best…

Like it or not, AI is definitely here to stay. And while generative AI tools will continue to evolve and…

The Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) welcomes forward-thinking educators and edtech leaders as they seek to transform and innovate…

Key points: Reflecting on the developments of 2024, this year has been transformative for the entire educational landscape. We’ve witnessed…

MESA and TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Versaterm, a global public safety solutions leader, today announced a partnership to support Florida’s…

Key points: My first-year college students have a very narrow perspective of AI. “In high school,” wrote one student on…

Reston, VA (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — K12, a leader in online K–12 education for over 25 years, is proud to announce…

Key points: As teacher shortages continue to challenge K-12 education, it’s essential for school and district administrators to create pathways…

BOSTON – Charlotte Brett, the librarian at Antrim Elementary School in New Hampshire is the winner of the grand prize…

Key points: In this Q&A, eSchool News chats with Andi Morency, founder and executive director/principal of The Honors Academy of…

Key points: As each year passes, it becomes more clear that the skills students build through STEM activities like coding…

Key points: It’s almost a truism among educators to say that classroom management is all about relationship management. Learning requires…

Key points: Closing the achievement gap and helping all students reach their full potential is not only a matter of…

Key points: In the world of education, we can sometimes make the mistake of branding STEM and literacy as opposing…

Key points: As a student who has personally navigated the challenges of dyslexia, I understand the obstacles learners with this…

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. Until now, the story of how…

Key points: Oregon middle-schoolers can now get a head start on picking a career path, thanks to a new tool…

DERRY, N.H. – Intelitek and educational resource integrator  Learning Labs, Inc., announced today that Benton County Schools in Camden, Tenn., has installed the …

Washington Depot, Connecticut – Slooh, the pioneer in offering live online telescope feeds of the universe and an NGSS-aligned curriculum…

Key points: Breakthroughs in large language models like ChatGPT hold vast potential to improve K-12 teaching and learning. LLMs can…

CALGARY, AB – A recent survey conducted by SMART Technologies’ Lumio software revealed compelling data about teachers’ experiences, challenges, and preferences regarding the use of technology…

Key points: Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of modern technology, influencing industries from healthcare to entertainment. Yet,…

Charlotte, NC —Alaska’s Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District (MSBSD) announced a new partnership with global edtech leader Discovery Education that will…

Key points: Earlier this year, I was teaching science to a group of rising 9th grade students involved in a…

CHICAGO (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Otus, the leading K-12 assessment, data, and insights solution, announced today a partnership with FIRST Educational…

Key points: Teacher burnout has reached crisis levels (a recent survey by the National EducationAssociation had 55 percent of teachers…

SAN MATEO, Calif./PRNewswire/ —  IXL, the award-winning personalized learning platform used by 16 million students, announced that the Virginia Department of…

Key points: When it comes to classroom edtech use, digital tools have a drastically different impact when they are used…

Key points: Educational technology and digital learning tools are classroom essentials, and each day, educators make decisions surrounding how to…

Key points: My husband and I have matching Emmy awards. During my decade as a television news reporter, I was the…

Key points: As schools continue to serve an increasingly diverse student body, many educators face the challenge of meeting the…

Key points: It is no secret that college admissions have only become more and more competitive over the last 50…

BOSTON, Nov. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Flywire Corporation (Flywire) (Nasdaq: FLYW), a global payments enablement and software company, has announced…

Key points: Chronic absenteeism remains a nationwide challenge, despite efforts to return to normalcy post-pandemic. And the data suggests we…

Key points: As an art teacher at a school for twice-exceptional students, gratitude is drawn into many moments each day.…

Key points: The demand for special education services is increasing, with about 15 percent of public school students eligible for…

Key points: School cybersecurity audits don’t have to be stressful. If you know what to expect, you can be well…

Key points: Our students are growing into a world where they will find themselves sharing their space, work, and lives…

Boys Town Nebraska (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Boys Town today announced the filing of patents for two groundbreaking AI-integrated innovations in…

Key points: More policymakers are prioritizing computer science education, recognizing the vital role it and other STEM subjects plays in…

RESTON, Va. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stride, Inc., one of the nation’s leading technology-based education companies, has been honored as a…

Key points: With career interests and aspirations forming as early as age 10, the middle grades are the ideal time…

Lamar Consolidated Independent School District (LCISD) recently updated its security with a new hi-tech addition: Weapons Detection Systems from Athena…

Key points: When Lara Dallman-Weiss and Stuart McNay set sail together at the 2024 Paris Olympics, they weren’t just navigating…

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. Former professional wrestling executive and billionaire…

Key points: Technology is a big part of my students’ days. They use computers to watch videos, log in to…

ELMHURST, Ill. — As educators work to increase access and opportunities in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM), a growing…

Key points: Elementary science lessons often follow a rigid, textbook-driven approach, with students passively following predetermined procedures and observing expected…

Lorton VA (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BusPatrol, the nation’s most deployed school bus stop-arm safety solution, announced its recognition on the…

Key points: In many ways, schools are central to an entire community. They unite students, families, educators, and local organizations,…

Key points: November marks National Family Literacy Month, a fitting occasion as concern about reading instruction in U.S. schools goes…

Key points: When our district decided to build a brand-new elementary school to support its growing student enrollment, we wanted…

Clip Studio Paint, the illustration, comic, webtoon, and animation app developed and distributed by Celsys, has been named the Best…

Key points: As educators (and the rest of society) struggle to frame the conversations we are having with other educators…

TEANECK, N.J. / PRNewswire/ —  Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) announced today the continuation of its relationship with  Savvas Learning Company with the aim…

Key points: In the bustling halls of high schools across America, students race between classes, their backpacks heavy with textbooks…

Lincolnshire, IL – National momentum around the science of reading continues to increase and with it the demand for professional…

Key points: One of the challenges to getting students engaged in math is the perception that it’s a subject where…

Chicago, IL and Charlotte, NC — Otus, the leading K-12 assessment, data, and insights solution, and Discovery Education, the global…

Key points: The best teacher professional development is an empowering experience that equips educators with the skills and insights they…

North Carolina based QoreInsights announced winners of their 2024-2025 Grant for Rural Districts where they selected one school to win…

This article originally appeared on iCEV’s blog and is reposted here with permission. As classroom teachers, one of the many…

Key points: Teachers have their own preferences and approach when it comes to classroom decor. But every teacher is designing…

Key points: With a student population that’s roughly 85 percent Hispanic, our K-8 academy faces some interesting-but-not-insurmountable literacy challenges. Our…

Key points: Despite expectations that students master basic reading skills by third grade, many continue to struggle with reading into…

Key points: Generative AI is transforming the nature of work in many fields. One analysis claims more than 60 percent…

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

Key points: Maybe it’s just me, but it feels as though AI is starting to take over the world. To…

Key points: Partnerships between academia and industry are an essential part of a successful school-to-career pipeline, and continuous lifelong learning…

Key points: Given AI’s evolving and increased presence in classrooms, the U.S. Department of Education has released a guide intended…

Key points: When considering industries such as finance or healthcare, the potential for sensitive data to fall into the wrong…

Key points: Educators continue to feel confident about integrating technology into their instruction, and say they approach AI use with…

BOSTON – Adaptive learning company  HMH today announced  HMH Performance Suite–a first-of-its-kind teaching and learning solution that integrates assessment, Tier 1 curriculum…

Key points: Half of educators and administrators struggle to access necessary student data, with 86 percent noting that data gaps limit…

DERRY, N.H. – Intelitek and CoderZ, an Intelitek company, announced today that the Dallas Independent School District has approved the CoderZ coding platform and the RoboX 3D simulation platform for the district’s…

Key points: Media literacy has emerged as a critical skillset in today’s digital landscape. As individuals increasingly consume content from…

Charlotte, NC — For observances of National STEM Day 2024, global edtech leader Discovery Education and select partners offer a…

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. On the campaign trail, Donald Trump…

Boston, MA (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Saul Zaentz Early Education Initiative at the Harvard Graduate School of Education has announced…

Key points: In today’s rapidly evolving world, the role of education is more critical than ever. Our schools must not…

OAKLAND, Calif. – Playworks has launched SparkPlay, an online, subscription-based education resource to support the continuous learning of safe and…

Key points: An overwhelming majority of teens (94 percent) want their schools to teach media literacy, although just 39 percent…

RESTON, VA (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On October 30, K12, a 25-year leader in virtual education, proudly announced the winners of…

Key points: The era of COVID-19 brought about the largest boom in school makerspaces seen to date. Makerspaces have the…

Key points: The “Meet the Teacher” events have taken place. The supply lists have been checked off. The classroom rules…

The News Literacy Project, a nonpartisan education nonprofit, released a study last week that shows the alarming frequency with which American teenagers…

Key points: Recently, there has been tremendous growth in the focus on mental health in K-12 education. Children nowadays face…

Los Angeles, CA – PRP Group, a Hawke Media Company, and K20 Connect announced a strategic partnership to provide a…

Since the Covid-19 pandemic, the rate of students who are chronically absent—defined as missing just under one month of class—has…

Key points: While most students say they are eager to learn and say they feel a strong sense of belonging…

CHARLOTTE, N.C./PRNewswire/ — Securly, Inc. (“Securly”), a leading provider of solutions for K-12 school safety and wellness and a portfolio…

Key points: The global workforce is transforming, propelled by the dawn of the Fifth Industrial Revolution–commonly referred to as Industry…

PHILADELPHIA – EmpowerU, Catapult Learning’s mental health and resilience solution, today announced the expansion of its Tier 2 programming to…

This story originally appeared on the University of Georgia’s site and is reposted here with permission. Key points: Multilingual students…