Category: Education

Charlotte, NC — The STEM Careers Coalition – an alliance of industries and non-profit organizations partnering with Discovery Education to…

This is republished as part of a series in collaboration with the Headway Election Challenge. Chalkbeat and Headway at The New…

TINLEY PARK, Ill.— Lauren Brazel of Tinley Park High School near Chicago is the 2024 Grand Prize winner of the…

Key points: In my role as the school library media specialist and enrichment teacher at Garfield Elementary School, I was…

Key points: AI can help develop soft skills, but they are uniquely human capabilities AI’s transformative role in accessibility When…

Keisha Ray and Susan Gentz, co-founders of k20 connects, tackle two of the most popular, but sometimes confusing, topics in…

Key points: Esports programs are continuing to grow in popularity, as evidenced by the widespread adoption by schools across the…

Chicago — Los Angeles Unified School District (Los Angeles Unified) has chosen ClassVR from Avantis Education, a global leader in…

It’s tough enough for the average American to navigate through the torrents of mis- and disinformation flooding social media platforms.…

Key points: In my fall 3rd-year “STEM in Early Childhood” class, I noticed a common trend: The pre-service teachers, who…

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. /PRNewswire/ —  IXL, the award-winning personalized learning platform used by 16 million students, has been named a High Quality…

Key points: Mean girls: These two words perfectly described my fourth period speech class.  Class culture I had worked so…

Haworth and  MiEN are announcing a partnership to grow both companies’ presence in the education market. MiEN will join Haworth as a …

Key points: Literacy is arguably the most important skill needed to ensure students reach academic and professional success. It’s also…

ST. PAUL, Minn. & CHARLOTTE, N.C. – 3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) named Sirish Subash, a 9th grader at Gwinnett…

Key points: A new study examining the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the predictive validity of high school grade point average…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) has named Carlos Garcia as the recipient of its…

Key points: In late September, the Biden administration issued an executive order directing federal agencies to improve school-based active shooter…

This article originally appeared on CoSN’s blog and is reposted here with permission. Key points: In recent years, school districts…

Boston – Schools across the United States and around the world have launched new partnerships with VHS Learning, giving their students access…

Key findings: A national survey of educators and principals shows a record number of K-12 schools reporting social and emotional…

Key points: Fifty-nine percent of students say they would like more opportunities for career-connected learning, according to a new report…

BOSTON/PRNewswire/ —  Adaptive learning company  HMH today announced HMH Classcraft’s ™ AI Summarization tool, which allows teachers to quickly understand student comprehension and…

Key points: Learning is mobile–but how can schools provide reliable high-speed internet for students who need devices at home, but…

MERIDIAN, Idaho (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Idaho Virtual Academy ( IDVA) has been recognized as a 2024 Cognia™ School of Distinction, a…

This post originally appeared on the Christensen Institute’s blog and is reposted here with permission. Key points: The world around…

Key points: Financial literacy is greatly undervalued in today’s digital age. Half of all U.S. adults are financially illiterate, as…

Key points: In 2015, as head of a small N-12 school in upstate New York, I learned that Gen Z…

NEW YORK | Source: GlobeNewswire — The Council for Aid to Education, Inc. (CAE), a nonprofit developer of performance-based assessments that authentically measure…

Key points: Parents of Gen Alpha and Gen Z students are optimistic about the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to…

Key points: As more students look to flexible learning modalities to meet their varying needs, it is more essential than…

Key points: At some point in their career, every teacher will find themselves having a difficult discussion with their students.…

Key points: Relatively common diagnoses for which there is insufficient mainstream educational or behavioral support, such as autism and ADHD,…

Key points: K-12 school districts are becoming an increasingly popular target of ransomware operations and other cyber threat actors. Ransomware…

Key points: Much emphasis is placed on college and career readiness, but too often, K-12 students aren’t exposed to career…

BELLEVUE, Wash. — Since 2020, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS)’s $10.7 billion  Project 10Million (P10M) initiative has delivered reliable and affordable internet service to more…

Responding to a critical gap in technology education, CompTIA Spark has launched free technology curriculum specifically for middle grade classrooms, grades 5-8.…

Key points: As a country, we are at a pivotal time. Recent national test scores found that our country’s eighth graders are…

Saint Paul, Minn. – Following the success of the children’s book Everyday Superheroes: Women in Energy Careers, authors Erin Twamley…

Greenville, SC – Greenville County Schools (GCS) is joining forces with Hats &Ladders, an innovative educational technology company, to revolutionize…

The AI Education Project on Wednesday released its AI Readiness Framework, a comprehensive way for students, teachers and school leaders to…

Key points: Educators and reading specialists have known for many years about dyslexia, which is why schools regularly use screening…

VIENNA, AUSTRIA –  Lingvano, a start-up sign language learning app, is thrilled to announce they have reached 2.5 million learners.…

Key points: A new AI use guide from Elon University and the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) is intended to help…

LOS ANGELES (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lingokids, the top early learning app for children, today announced the launch of its new…

Key points: Since 1869, when Massachusetts pioneered the integration of transportation into public education, school transportation has evolved to continuously…

Key points: By eighth grade, almost 50 percent of students have lost interest in science or don’t believe it will…

Key points: When it comes to post-pandemic academic recovery, much discussion centers on math and reading–but science learning losses are…

Key points: A new interactive resource from the National Council on Teacher Quality calls into question the efficacy of the…

Key points: When our middle school started offering a robotics course to its students this year, it was a pretty…

PLANO, Texas – PepsiCo Foods North America (PFNA) is proud to announce a $150,000 investment to enhance digital literacy training…

Key points: AI has tremendous potential to enhance accessibility and support for students–particularly for students with disability, according to a…

Charlotte, NC — Futurelab+ – an educational initiative from Discovery Education and Genentech, a member of the Roche Group –…

SAN FRANCISCO – Edthena is transforming the video coaching process for educators with the launch of VC3, the next evolution…

As a school leader, you know better than anyone that teachers are the backbone of your school. Their commitment to…

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. Jenn Silverstein’s two children have lived through…

Click below to listen to the full conversation: eCampus: We’re just a few weeks away from EDUCAUSE 2024 in San…

Key points: In today’s fluid educational landscape, school leaders and educators are confronted with increasingly complex challenges. The infusion of…

BEAVERTON, Oregon — Connected by a shared commitment to hands-on science education and customer service, Vernier Science Education is partnering…

Key points: Education technology enhances classroom learning by providing interactive tools that engage students. How is technology beneficial in the…

Key points: The integration of education technology in the learning process has revolutionized education, offering numerous benefits. What are the…

Key points: Edtech significantly enhances the classroom experience Technology deserves its place in the classroom Stay up to date on…

Key points: School leaders who are members of AASA will soon be able to participate in ongoing engagement, collective problem-solving,…

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. Over the last three years, an influx…

Earth City, MO. — ORIGO Education, a leading provider of elementary math solutions from Pre-K to Grade 6, is thrilled…

Key points: Education technology has a profound impact on student learning by enhancing engagement, fostering personalized education, and providing access…

Key points: Using education technology in the classroom offers numerous benefits, enhancing engagement, personalization, and collaboration among students. What are…

Key points: Education technology is a classroom must-have Education technology personalizes learning for students Stay up to date on the…

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

Waxhaw, North Carolina – North Carolina based QoreInsights, an innovative education technology company, is excited to announce the launch of…

Pearson and its Connections Academy, the fully online public school program serving K-12 students, announced last week the expansion of their college…

Anaheim, California – To better engage their K-12 students, the Compton Unified School District (CUSD) in Southern California offers an…

Key points: When I sat down with educators at the recent ISTE conference, our conversations were vibrant and enlightening. Instead…

Key points: A new survey reveals surprising information about who is more comfortable using AI in school. While 34 percent…

This post originally appeared on Brainly’s blog and is republished here with permission. Key points: Another school year begins, which…

Key points: After the state of New Jersey revised its computer science standards in 2020, I was part of a…

Hoboken, NJ. –  Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) and its  Connections Academy, the fully online public school program serving K-12 students, announced today the…

SchoolStatus, a leader in K-12 data-driven solutions that empower student success, announced today the launch of its 2024-25 Customer Advisory…

Key points: In my role as Assistant Director of Student Services, I’ve learned that the most crucial factor in improving…

Charlotte, NC and Carrollton, TX — Discovery Education and LIV Golf today announced a new multi-year partnership, LIV to Learn,…

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

SETDA, the member association representing state and territorial educational technology and digital learning leaders, recently published its third annual 2024 State…

Key points: Today’s kids are built differently. It’s the number one recurring theme in conversations with educators at every level,…

Rise Vision, the #1 digital signage software solution is excited to announce the launch of its new screen sharing feature, designed to enhance…

Key points: Across the country, teachers and education leaders continue to fight rising rates of student absences. Curbing chronic absenteeism…

Chicago — Avantis Education, the leader in virtual reality technology for K-12 schools, was named a winner in the Educators Pick…

Key points: If you work long enough in education, you see that most academic trends swing through extreme phases like…

Key points: While parents do have concerns about their children’s exposure to AI in the classroom, some would still support…

Key points: Although a high majority of enterprises are adopting AI in some capacity (88 percent), many still lack the…

Key points: Across the country, teachers like you are decorating classrooms, creating lesson plans, and preparing for new students. You have…

Key points: With a new school year comes new priorities for educators and students alike. Teaching is evolving at a…

“Montgomery County Public Schools is a trailblazer in providing equitable and personalized learning experiences that empower every student to succeed,” said Paul Mishkin,…

Key points: Although 77 percent of educators and administrators say they believe school safety significantly impacts staff retention and recruitment,…

Key points: School libraries have undergone a significant shift over the years, adapting to changes in technology, education philosophies, and…

RESTON, Va. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In response to the growing demand for accessible tutoring services, Stride Tutoring, a portfolio brand…

This post originally appeared on the Christensen Institute’s blog and is reposted here with permission. Key points: In the early…

IRVINE, Calif. — MIND Education, a leader in neuroscience-driven math education solutions, has released transformative upgrades to the ST Math…

Key points: Schools in the U.S. and across the globe continue to struggle with student engagement, according to new research…

Lubbock, TX – HOSA – Future Health Professionals (HOSA) and iCEV, a trailblazer in Career & Technical Education (CTE) solutions,…

Key points: As the U.S. offers more opportunities for skills-based hiring and advancement, microcredentials and learning and employment records (LER)…

Key points: In education, the quality and type of feedback students receive can significantly influence their academic success. Typically, information…

Key points: Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the technology education sphere. As AI develops and integrates further into societal applications…

Key points: The pace of technological innovation is increasing exponentially. It’s hard to wrap our heads around the immense knowledge…

Key points: Classroom management is paramount to effective teaching. It sets the stage for a productive learning environment where students…

PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY —  Savvas Learning Company, a next-generation K-12 learning solutions leader, today announced the acquisition of Pointful Education,…

Key points: As we turn the corner into a new school year, teachers need a break more than ever. Educators…

Patrick Brown, Executive Director of STEM and Career and Technical Education in Saint Charles County, Missouri, oversees STEM and technical…

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

AUSTIN, Texas–( BUSINESS WIRE)–Proximity Learning Inc., the pioneering provider of synchronous virtual instruction for K-12 education, announced today its partnership…

Key points: Although Mercy Academy is one of four all-girl Catholic high schools in Louisville, Kentucky, we’re the only one…

NEW YORK — North Carolina Virtual Academy (NCVA) and 3P Learning announced new results from an online summer learning camp focused…

Key points: When students reach middle or high school, their attention spans are short, screens are ubiquitous, and reading takes…

BOSTON — Adaptive learning company  HMH today announced the launch of HMH Coachly™, an innovative service that provides educators with unlimited access to…

Key points: It’s officially back-to-school time, where ideas are nurtured, knowledge and curiosity thrive, and life-long friendships are forged. Yet,…

What does esports phenomenon mean for the broader educational landscape? Schools that embrace esports are starting to see changes in…

Key points: Spurred by increasing concerns about youth well-being and social media use, a new report from the Biden-Harris Administration’s…

Key points: When we talk about learning methods, most of us hark back to the days when we were either…

Key points: Eighty-two percent of college students say they’ve used AI technologies, compared to 58 percent of high school students,…

EPS Learning, the leading provider of PreK-12 literacy solutions, has been selected by the Iowa Department of Education through a…

Key points: Two remarkable high school teachers changed the course of my life at a time when academics were the…

Key points: In the landscape of K-12 education, attendance has long been viewed as a logistical issue–a checkbox to be…

Austin, TX —  Literacy First, a program from The University of Texas at Austin’s Charles A. Dana Center dedicated to…

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

Key points: Last summer, the Crockett Foundation took a group of middle school students to Orlando to participate in a…

WASHINGTON (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ello, developer of the world’s most advanced AI reading app, will be donating iPads, hundreds of…

Key points: Back-to-school season comes with highs and lows, and along with those mixed emotions come trends and predictions around…

Burnsville, MN – Love My Library is thrilled to announce its partnership with Mackin Educational Resources, a leading distributor of…

This piece originally appeared on the Christensen Institute’s blog and is reposted here with permission. Key points: Imagine that you’re…

Key points: We often refer to the “silver tsunami” in the data center industry–a reference to the growing wave of…

This story originally appeared on NVIDIA’s blog and is reposted here with permission. High school student Selin Alara Ornek is…

NetSupport – a classroom management solution used throughout the globe – has published the results of a survey asking educators…

Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education today announced a new curated collection of free dynamic digital resources that encourages students to…

Key points: For the last three years, I have worked as a digital integration specialist for Anderson School District 5…

WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is sharing new resources for educators, school administrators, coaches, and others who…

Key points: Can you point to that moment where a teacher said or did something that changed the course of…

This post originally appeared on the Reading Horizons blog and is reposted here with permission. Key points: Could Harry Potter…

MIAMI, FL – Achieve Miami’s Teacher Accelerator Program (TAP) is tackling South Florida’s teacher shortage head-on by creating a clear…

LOS ANGELES – Tieks, a Los Angeles-based shoemaker, announced the launch of Tieks for Teachers: Clear the List, a heartfelt…

Key points: As a former teacher and current teacher trainer, I have seen first-hand how challenging it can be to…

BRAINTREE, Mass. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Electude North America is pleased to announce the release of Heavy Vehicle Classroom, its expanded…

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. From poor reading skills to chaotic…

Key points: Although most online tutoring solutions claim to provide high-impact tutoring, less than one-third follow the design principles for…

Key points: If the last several years have taught educators anything, it’s that teachers don’t necessarily need to be in…

This post originally appeared on Brainly’s blog and is republished here with permission. In the U.S, teachers are outnumbered on…

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. In her two years of high…

NEW YORK — 3P Learning, a global leader in online education for school-aged students, announces Mathletics, the company’s math program…

Key points: From New York to Texas, the pro-Palestinian protests sweeping U.S. colleges have become a flashpoint for viral disinformation,…

Key points: School’s out for summer but, for admins, there’s no final bell. Ransomware attacks in education are doubling year-on-year…

Key points: Science literacy is a crucial skill for modern students. It equips them with the knowledge to critically evaluate…

eSpark, an online supplemental curriculum provider for math, reading, and writing, is bringing AI-powered phonics practice to foundational reading instruction…

Holland, Michigan – GMB, a planning, architecture, engineering, enrollment marketing, and branding firm serving schools and universities, has announced a…

Santa Barbara, CA—ParentSquare, the award-winning unified school-home engagement platform for K-12 education, has been recognized on the  Inc. 5000 list, the…

Key points: In the ever-evolving landscape of education, it is important to understand how students think and learn so as…

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. As a novice teacher in 1999,…

Key points: Teaching is an uphill battle that grows harder and more exacting as the years roll by.  Between budgetary…

Key points: Students’ access to technology has improved over time, although it continues to vary across family income categories and…

Key points: We have all experienced imposter syndrome at some point in our career.  It’s experienced as a feeling or…

Key points: More than half of teachers and district administrators who are already actively using AI are leveraging it to…

Key points: In the year and half since the launch of ChatGPT, AI-powered edtech tools have flooded the market–but most,…

Any educator will tell you that when it comes to student behavior, the pandemic isn’t over yet, especially regarding early…

Beaverton, OR – CTL, a global cloud-computing solution leader for education and enterprise, announced today the introduction of the new…

Key points: I love the flexibility that comes with working in a school library. Each day, I interact with students…

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

Washington DC – Really Great Reading®, a leader in foundational reading instruction, and OxEd & Assessment (OxEd), a University of…

Key points: When it comes to classroom learning, it’s common knowledge that students of all ages are a bit more…

Always a pleasure to glean the insights of Paige Johnson, Vice-President at Microsoft Education, as she reflects on this year’s…

Key points: In this digital age of AI and misinformation, today’s students need to be better armed to discern fact…

Key points: As the U.S. faces a shortage of critical healthcare workers, career and technical education (CTE) can help fill…

Charlotte, NC — Students across California’s Dunham School District (DSD) will return to classrooms this fall with new resources enhancing…

Key points: Technological innovations have always been a vital aspect of education, with today’s classrooms coming a long way from…

Key points: Imagine a school where learning isn’t confined to the classroom. The curriculum is adaptive in real-time, and technology…

Learning recovery is still an unfortunate byproduct of the Covid pandemic. Edtech software developers continue to try to meet the…

Memhis, TN — IOTA Community Schools has chosen Reading Horizons, aleading provider of foundational literacy programs, to enhance reading instruction…

This episode we look back on one of the biggest events in the edtech calendar—ISTE 2024, which took place in…

Key points: Technology has long been viewed as having the promise to make schools more effective and educators more efficient.…

Key points: Around a decade ago, districts began installing Wi-Fi technology in schools to facilitate access to enhanced “21st century”…

Key points: Something has been missing in our K-12 education system since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Tragically, it’s…

Key points: Salman Khan’s “Brave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionize Education (and Why That’s a Good Thing)” presents an…

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

SAN FRANCISCO (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ello, developer of the world’s most advanced AI reading app, announced a new partnership with…

Key points: According to the National Math and Science Initiative, STEM education helps students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills,…

Classworks®, a leading provider of K-12 MTSS and Special Education solutions, has introduced Mastery Measurement Progress Monitoring for Reading and…

Key points: For too many students with disabilities, chronic absenteeism prevents them from accessing the equitable education they deserve. Recent…

Key points: Tech-enabled learning is an educational mainstay and it is top of mind for IT directors as they face…

Key points: IT leaders are tasked with protecting school district networks and must constantly evaluate their cybersecurity strategies as attacks…

Key points: A Michigan Virtual survey of more than 1,000 educators from classrooms, districts, and support organizations found higher trust…

Key points: Young students require more learning support to remain on pace with historical academic growth trends, according to new…

Key points: Virtual field trips have become widely available thanks to more accessible virtual reality technology, and they saw a…

Orlando, Florida – Anthology, the leading educational technology company, revealed the latest iteration of its Learning Management System (LMS), Blackboard, at…

Key points: Integrating virtual reality (VR) into your classroom may be easier than you think. With rising demand and innovations in the…

BOSTON –   Adaptive learning company HMH today announced a refreshed brand that reflects its commitment to accelerating dynamic learning and helping…

PowerSchool today released findings from its 2024 Education Focus Report for the 2024-2025 school year. The report offers an in-depth…

Lubbock, TX – iCEV, a trailblazer in Career & Technical Education (CTE) solutions, is bringing its new Eduthings interface to…

SANTA BARBARA, CALIF.— Getting school-home communications ready for the new school year takes time, teamwork, and a plan for success.…

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. Did federal pandemic relief dollars improve…

Stride Professional Development (PD), a division of Stride, Inc., draws on nearly 25 years of experience as a leader in…

We can’t discuss online and hybrid learning without acknowledging the role the COVID-19 pandemic played in forcing districts to move…

SANTA BARBARA, CALIF. — As educators wrap up the 2023-24 academic year, school-home engagement remains a top priority. To unify…

In this episode of Innovations in Education, sponsored by Stride Professional Development, host Kevin Hogan delves into the complexities and…

This post on mobile and broadband speeds originally appeared on CoSN’s blog and is reposted here with permission. Key points:…