Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Device rollout—when students in Verizon Innovative Learning Schools receive their initiative-provided iPads or Chromebooks—is an exciting time in the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools community, especially for schools new to the program. Haynes added the importance of still celebrating the event in its new format. “We

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eSchool News

JANUARY 26, 2021

To highlight the importance of daily reading during the COVID-19 pandemic, Renaissance , a global leader in pre-K–12 education technology, is offering unlimited free access to myON digital books and news articles from February 1–7, 2021. The importance of reading materials at home cannot be overstated.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

To highlight the importance of daily reading during the COVID-19 pandemic, Renaissance , a global leader in pre-K–12 education technology, is offering unlimited free access to myON digital books and news articles from February 1–7, 2021. The importance of reading materials at home cannot be overstated.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

This creates an opportunity to put certain outside tools inside of your Classroom Assignments -- students can access and complete them without leaving the tab, and then their scores/grades will go straight to the Classroom's gradebook. There will be a "Student Engagement Tracking" to analyze student usage.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 30, 2023

This was the reality for many of the students and their families at Luther J. Price Middle School (LJPMS) families after the city of Atlanta condemned property in the Forest Cove neighborhood in 2021. Parents can access resources such as GED coursework, resume writing, financial literacy and individual and family therapy.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Department of Labor , in 2021, there were nearly 10 million workers in STEM occupations–a total projected to grow by almost 11 percent by 2031. In addition to the STEM focus, we also emphasize our relationships with our families and our community through home visits and inviting families to events at our schools.

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eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2021

June 22, 2021 –– Rise Vision and Sharp NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc. NEC displays enable collaboration between students and teachers, keeping the classroom connected and driving student engagement in an interactive way. As students return in the fall, communication will be top of mind for educators.

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eSchool News

MAY 12, 2021

Mackin’s Global Partnership with Ad Fontes Media to Provide 130,000 K-12 Schools with Access to In-Depth News Literacy Curricula and Data. Ad Fontes Media’s solutions encourage critical thinking and student engagement. They also provide a fun way to discuss current events and are easy to learn and use.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Silver Spring, MD (Thursday, December 16, 2021) — As school systems nationwide begin to look towards Winter Break, Discovery Education and select social impact partners present curated professional learning resources at no cost to support educators’ continued professional learning. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

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eSchool News

MAY 5, 2021

May 5, 2021) — Virginia’s Chesapeake Public Schools (CPS) today announced a new partnership with Discovery Education designed to inspire, engage and empower the district’s 16,300 K-5 students and improve academic achievement. each month in response to current events and the ever-evolving needs of educators.

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eSchool News

JULY 20, 2021

SILVER SPRING, MD (Monday, July 19, 2021) — Florida’s Martin County School District (MCSD) today announced a new partnership with? approximately 18,000 PK-12 students in its 12 elementary schools,? digital resources, increase student engagement in instruction, and improve students’ academic achievement.

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eSchool News

MAY 17, 2021

May 17, 2021) —Indiana’s Perry Township Schools (PTS) today announced the finalization of a new partnership with Discovery Education supporting the creation of equitable learning experiences in any environment. each month in response to current events and the ever-evolving needs of educators. SILVER SPRING, MD (Monday,?May

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eSchool News

AUGUST 11, 2021

2021) — Minnesota’s Bloomington Public Schools ?(BPS) and students?in in grades K-8 will return to school this fall with access to dynamic digital resources supporting pathways to career and college readiness and fostering an atmosphere of innovation and agency in the classroom. SILVER SPRING, MD (Wednesday, August?11,?2021)

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Minga

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Department of Education reveals some surprising numbers at schools: In the 2021-22 school year, two out of three students went to a school where many kids were absent a lot. This means in these schools, at least 20% of the students were missing almost a month of school over the year. Connecting Tardiness to Academic Achievement.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2021

SILVER SPRING, MD (Thursday, July 1, 2021) — Connecticut’s Bristol Public Schools (BPS) today announced it is deepening its long-term partnership with? In the latest phase of this multiyear collaboration, all district middle school students will receive access to a dynamic digital social studies textbook. the platform?each

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Silver Spring, MD (Wednesday, December 1, 2021) — To support continued student engagement anywhere during the winter holiday breaks, Discovery Education and leading social impact partners are introducing new flexible and engaging learning resources. STEM Activities for Hands-On Learning.

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eSchool News

APRIL 21, 2022

Among the resources available on the Discovery Education Earth Day website for integration into sustainability-focused lessons are the following engaging on-demand events: . million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in over 100 countries and territories.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 12, 2021

Missouri’s Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS) has selected Discovery Education to support the district’s community-wide commitment to student learning and success. Through this new partnership, all educators serving KCPS’s more than 15,000 students in 35 district schools will receive access to Discovery Education Experience.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

September 8, 2021) — Portsmouth Public Schools (PPS) today announced a new partnership with Discovery Education supporting the district’s five-year strategic plan, Expedition to 2025: Purpose. PPS teachers and students in grades K-5 will also receive access to Discovery Education Coding. SILVER SPRING, MD (Wednesday,?September

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eSchool News

APRIL 15, 2021

SILVER SPRING, MD (Thursday, April 15, 2021) —South Dakota’s Pierre School District (PSD) today announced the launch of a new partnership with Discovery Education supporting the district’s mission to inspire all students to achieve their potential. PSD educators and students districtwide will have access to this resource.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

A quick scan of the EdTech Top 40 – Fall 22 Report reveals that teachers in the United States used almost 148 digital tools, while students used nearly 143 digital tools in the school year 2021–22. Content published via KITABOO is accessible both online and offline and works across platforms & devices (iOS, Android, Windows).

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Through this new collaboration, all CCSD educators and students will receive access to dynamic digital resources that keep students connected to learning at home, in school, or wherever learning is taking place. Also, CCSD educators using Discovery Education’s services enjoy access to the Discovery Education Community.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

The audio-visual publishing format makes research more accessible. Self-publishing enables writers to gain better access to their work and pays well. They take to several forms of marketing, like email marketing, organizing giveaway events, and even hosting digital book readings and reviews, to attract potential consumers. .

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 24, 2022

The post Engaging Students with Immersive Learning Experiences – SULS0159 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Are you struggling with student engagement? There are a number of details to consider for using VR in a classroom, whereas, augmented reality allows for immediate access without many of the VR barriers. .

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ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 10, 2023

While technology has opened a world of learning opportunities for students beyond the classroom, many teachers lack access to these resources and the know-how to integrate them effectively. To support the technology and equipment used in the lab, the chosen location must have enough electrical outlets and offer strong internet access.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2022

To complement its forward-thinking vision, the district sought a blended curriculum solution that offered a full suite of digital resources accessible from a single platform. With no school counseling team — and teachers weary from other new programs and systems — EPIC needed a partner it could trust to serve Tier 2 students.

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 2, 2021

During “ Learning with Google ,” a free online learning event for educators, Google shared a lot of updates to our favorite Google products. Some of these updates are here, and many are coming later in 2021. Only files created or edited after June 1, 2021 will count against your quota. . Google Classroom Updates.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

We’ve had families who just needed some layer of support or to continue to access their education, and the online environment provided immediate response to that,” shared Mr. Hatcher. The implementation allowed Akron Public Schools to stabilize enrollment, provide choices for families, and accommodate students’ diverse needs.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 28, 2023

At this event in the hotel, representatives from other high schools in the city fine-tuned their own proposals, hoping to be selected into the second cohort of winners. students (48 percent) were absent for 10 percent or more of the 2021-2022 school year, according to a report from the D.C. Although the verb keeps changing, D.C.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

JUNE 29, 2022

The popularity of Clever can be seen from the fact that about 50% of the student community in the US and more than 95,000 K–12 schools in the country are using this platform. . Clever offers a single sign-on option implying that educators and students can use a single login and password to access different apps.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

JULY 11, 2021

If you can comprehend the above lines at a proficient reading level, you might be a teacher transitioning out of the 2020-2021 school year. This lesson procedure is intended for secondary students grades 7-12 but could be applicable to younger students as well. Next, for the crux of the lesson, I love to use (3) Pear Deck.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2023

Education and student well-being are stretched thin, and lingering learning gaps, exacerbated by the pandemic, present hurdles for all students–especially underrepresented students groups who were already at a disadvantage. To be intentional and thoughtful to what technology can provide for teachers and students.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Education and student well-being are stretched thin, and lingering learning gaps, exacerbated by the pandemic, present hurdles for all students–especially underrepresented students groups who were already at a disadvantage. To be intentional and thoughtful to what technology can provide for teachers and students.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 24, 2024

WILDWOOD, Missouri — A middle school student in Missouri had trouble collecting images of people’s eyes for an art project. An elementary schooler in the same district couldn’t access a picture of record-breaking sprinter Florence Griffith Joyner to add to a writing assignment.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on innovative ways to engage students, digital resources, and online and hybrid learning strategies related to post-pandemic teaching. As we wrapped up 2020, we thought for sure that 2021 might bring us a reprieve from pandemic learning. Founding President, Dasaran.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

As we wrapped up 2020, we thought for sure that 2021 might bring us a reprieve from pandemic learning. Virtual and hybrid learning continued into the spring, but then classrooms welcomed back students for full-time in-person learning in the fall. Edtech companies that fail to prioritize accessibility will be left behind.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

As times have changed, technology has advanced, and student needs have evolved—so, too, has the role of the librarian. As librarians, our job is to not only give students and teachers access to resources they need to succeed, but to be their guide when choosing these resources. All students deserve access to a school library.

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