EdTech Magazine

JUNE 23, 2023

Local education agencies put $2.4 billion toward physical and health safety efforts from the federal government’s Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund — launched to provide K–12 support during the pandemic — in fiscal year 2021. billion on these efforts, according to the Department of Education.

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eSchool News

JULY 4, 2022

Thus far, conversations around esports have centered on collegiate and secondary levels, however, a recent change in the winds has shifted the conversation to elementary esports. I teach an elementary STEM class called iCreate in South Haven Public Schools. Summer 2021: Farmcraft Summer Camp. Enter NASEF’s Farmcraft 2021.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 29, 2022

This year’s 2nd most-read story focuses on creating an elementary esports program. Thus far, conversations around esports have centered on collegiate and secondary levels, however, a recent change in the winds has shifted the conversation to elementary esports. Summer 2021: Farmcraft Summer Camp.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 9, 2021

Since March 2020, the federal government has provided roughly $190 billion to the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund. The passing of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 on March 11 marks the third designation of federal funding K–12 schools have seen during the pandemic.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Between school closures, learning loss, intensified educator burnout, widespread staff shortages and increased stressors at home, it’s been hard not to focus on the negatives in education this year. Thus began my journey to strengthen my gratitude muscle to help push back negative thoughts and make space for joy in 2021.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

education system. We asked edtech executives, stakeholders, and experts to share some of their thoughts and predictions about where they think edtech is headed in 2021. 2020 has been called a dumpster fire, the worst year in recent memory, and more. What can we take from this when we return to our classrooms? As the U.S.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 9, 2021

A version of this post was originally published in FutureScot , on October 5, 2021. Even Ancient Romans associated the concept of elementary school ( ludus ) with play ( ludere ). However, over the last two years, students of all ages have experienced widespread disruption and uncertainty in their education experience.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Every week we publish a new episode of our EdSurge Podcast about the future of learning, a way to hear the voices of students, educators and leaders as they puzzle out some of the thorniest issues facing education. One is that people are interested in how new technologies coming out might impact education. Three themes emerged.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

If you’re looking for something to binge-watch over the holidays, our top 25 edWebinars for 2021 are a great playlist! The high quality of our programs is thanks to our sponsors and partners who host the programs and invite the most innovative and influential educators to present on so many timely topics. K-12 Teachers!

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

CLEVELAND – February 3, 2022 – TeachingBooks , an online database of supplemental resources that enrich children’s and young adult books, had a busy year in 2021. In addition to being acquired by OverDrive in October, TeachingBooks announced the signing of four new statewide licenses and one territory license in 2021. million students.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2021

SALT LAKE CITY — June 28, 2021 — Today at ISTE Live 2021, Instructure launched the Canvas for Elementary user experience, a combination of features that make Canvas more user-friendly for elementary students. Last week Instructure released new research that explores how the pandemic has impacted K-12 education.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Abbott Elementary is a television series about a fictional elementary school in Philadelphia. It debuted on December 7, 2021 and took the world by storm! After watching the entire season twice , I’d love to share 8 great things about Abbott Elementary. Abbot Elementary follows the experiences of teachers and school staff.

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eSchool News

JULY 14, 2021

Novato, CA (July 13, 2021) – PBLWorks, the leading provider of professional development for Project Based Learning (PBL), has announced its 2021 PBL Champions – a program that honors schools, districts and individuals for their commitment to high quality Project Based Learning. The 2021 PBL Champions are: PBL Champion Districts.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 25, 2023

Strategic Planning for Equity-Driven Edtech Selection, Implementation, and Evaluation A recent report from LearnPlatform showed that during the 2021-2022 school year, school districts accessed an average of 1,417 edtech tools each month. How to Center Equity in Edtech Guidance At the core of this systems guide is a focus on equity.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 21, 2022

Since the problem is complex, there are no simple solutions, but in light of what we see as educators, it is time to address the problem of social media use by our children in an educational setting. However, I want to clarify that I, like many educators, have found creative ways to use social media with my students.

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MIND Research Institute

MAY 10, 2022

Lake Forest Elementary Takes Over Our Instagram. We kicked off 2021-2022 with the ST Math bulletin board decorating contest. Educators Meet at National User Conference. We had the pleasure of virtually sharing with over 500 educators all the wonderful things happening at schools using ST Math.

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eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2021

Wednesday, June 23, 2021) – 3M and Discovery Education today announced 30 State Merit Winners in the 2021 3M Young Scientist Challenge. The 2021 3M Young Scientist Challenge State Merit Winners are listed below in alphabetical order by state: [Alabama] Sophia Al-Halaseh, Fort Payne Middle School, Fort Payne City School District.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Also memorable was that it didn’t take long to recognize I was missing key training and resources that could help make me a more effective educator. As leaders, it’s imperative we remain focused on providing educators what they need to succeed as the education landscape continues to evolve. Empowerment is key to retention.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The 2023 eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards honors educators for their exemplary use of innovative edtech to support student learning. Interviewed and profiled here is winner John Arthur , a 6th grade teacher at Meadowlark Elementary School nominated by Follett. Stay tuned for two more winner profiles to come.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 15, 2021

Vernier Software & Technology is now accepting applications for the 2021 Vernier Engineering Award. The annual award, with prizes valued at $5,500, recognizes one middle school, high school, or college educator from any STEM subject area for innovatively using Vernier products to teach engineering concepts or practices to students. “We

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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. and Canada—is a?

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Edsurge

MAY 30, 2023

Those who were enrolled in — or considering enrolling in — American University’s School of Education said they wanted more classroom experience, more opportunities to practice their craft before being released to do it alone every day to a room full of kids. Wish granted. They’re more comfortable in the classroom, more familiar.”

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

I’m currently a 4 th grade teacher at an elementary school in North Carolina, a Post Master’s student at the University of North Carolina – Greensboro, and a Science partner with Next Generation Academy. While we correctly center students in the education conversation, we also need to discuss educator wellness.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 18, 2022

The good news, according to the latest achievement data, is that learning resumed at a more typical pace during the 2021-22 school year that just ended. It’s this distance from the destination that educators are describing when they talk about learning loss. It’s very small.”. Sign up for the Hechinger newsletter.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 1, 2024

A group of fifth grade boys trailed into the conference room in the front office of Johnsburg Elementary School and sat at the table, their feet dangling from the chairs. “It In elementary schools across the country, an incident as common as a playground fracas over a football could result in kids being suspended. JOHNSBURG, Ill. —

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Future of Learning newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every other Wednesday with trends and top stories about education innovation. Students at Bessemer Elementary School don’t have to go far to see a doctor. Sign up for the Hechinger newsletter.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 18, 2021

After years of discussion, New York City announced in October 2021 that it is overhauling gifted and talented programs, eliminating the testing of thousands of 4-year olds and the city’s separate education system of schools and classrooms for students who score high on this one test. Among Hispanic students, it’s 5 percent.

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eSchool News

MAY 19, 2021

Each winning high school and college-level educator awarded cash and technology prizes valued at $5,500 for their creative use of data-collection technology. Four of these educators are being honored with the 2021 Vernier/NSTA Technology Awards from Vernier Software & Technology and the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA).

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User Generated Education

JANUARY 30, 2022

I understood this was a problem throughout our time doing remote learning from March, 2020 through the end of the 2021 school year. I understand and believe in value of learning through board games, and have incorporated them into my classrooms – both elementary and higher education – throughout my decades long teaching career.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 10, 2021

A brand-new joint venture between the district, located some 20 miles north of Manhattan, and a local educational enrichment organization, it promised a far more academic focus than a typical summer camp. Before the program started, Allison worried it would feel too much like school. Credit: Lillian Mongeau for the Hechinger Report.

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MIND Research Institute

JANUARY 25, 2022

Honestly, we have never been more impressed by our education partners' creativity, perseverance and resilience. In no particular order, here are some of my colleagues' and my favorite educational social media accounts. Twitter Educator Accounts to Follow. December 20, 2021. December 22, 2021. October 14, 2021.

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Waterford

JUNE 11, 2020

The COVID-19 crisis is changing the educational landscape, often in unpredictable ways. It’s tough to know exactly what the upcoming school year will look like, but by keeping up on current trends in the educational sphere, you can return to school next year informed, whether you’re in a classroom or teaching at a distance.

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Edsurge

MARCH 15, 2022

It’s the little things, like crayons, says Christine Slayton, a bilingual first grade teacher at Frank Del Olmo Elementary School in Los Angeles. public school districts have at least one teacher who has posted a project on DonorsChoose, a nonprofit crowdfunding platform for educators. No more sharing Crayolas—or markers or playdough.

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eSchool News

APRIL 6, 2021

Vernier Software & Technology recently announced science educator Tyson Vrbas of Manhattan Catholic Schools in Manhattan, Kansas as the 2021 Engineering Award winner. Engineering educator Nels Lawrence of Kaukauna High School in Kaukauna, Wisconsin was also recognized with an honorable mention in this year’s award.

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eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2021

Thursday, June 24, 2021) – 3M and Discovery Education today announced the top 10 finalists and four honorable mention recipients in the 2021 3M Young Scientist Challenge. The competition event will take place from October 18-19, 2021, at the 3M Innovation Center in Minneapolis. SILVER SPRING, Md. & PAUL, Minn.

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eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2021

BOSTON (June 8, 2021) – Lexia Learning, a Cambium Learning® Group company, announced today that Florida’s Commissioner of Education has approved Lexia® Core5® Reading (Core5) as curriculum in elementary intervention courses. K-12 English language arts materials were the focus of the 2020-2021 year. About Lexia Learning.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

While the mental health of students remains a top concern of many in the education field, federal data reveals that it’s not all bad news. The National Center for Education Statistics released its biennial Crime, Violence, Discipline, and Safety in U.S. Public Schools report covering the 2021-22 academic year.

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