eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2021

Minneapolis June 22, 2021 – Edmentum (edmentum.com ), a global pioneer in education technology, announced a definitive agreement to acquire Apex Learning, a Seattle-based industry leader in digital curriculum and virtual learning with over 20 years of deep expertise providing high-quality, rigorous, and teacher-centered programs.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 3, 2021

30, 2021) – The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) has elected Pedro Rivera and Dr. Frank Rodriguez to its Board of Directors. President Rivera and Dr. Rodriguez understand the education issues that impact the Latino community and have long histories of educational leadership. WASHINGTON, D.C.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 10, 2022

Through this partnership, middle school through college-level educators can engage students in discovery-based science using Slooh’s Online Telescope and TransAstra’s breakthrough Sutter Telescope Technology. Commercial space opportunities and missions like Artemis continue to inspire and engage learners of all ages.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Tampa, FL – September 29, 2021 – Tech & Learning, an industry-leading education outlet, has named Vector Solutions’ Student Safety & Wellness Courses a winner in its 2021 Awards of Excellence Back to School. The courses won in the Secondary Education category, which recognizes products used in grades 6-12.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Tampa, FL – September 20, 2021 – For many students, the stress and challenges of the pandemic may have caused regression both socially and emotionally and in terms of their behavior. The courses are authored by experts and are appropriate for general education teachers, special education teachers, paraprofessionals, and principals.

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eSchool News

JUNE 3, 2021

June 3, 2021, NEW YORK – The Council for Aid to Education, Inc. According to Beyond Multiple Choice, assessments have come increasingly under fire over the past decade, with critics claiming they are overused, inequitably applied, and not aligned with optimal outcomes for training and education.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Silver Spring, MD (Wednesday, November 3, 2021) — Discovery Education and leading social impact partners are offering engaging, no-cost digital learning resources to students, teachers, and families to support National STEM Day observances nationwide. Discovery Education is the worldwide?EdTech?leader Young Scientist?Lab

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eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2022

In addition to online telescope access, this new solution provides elementary through college-level teachers integrated curriculum-based lesson plans that can be used with students and ongoing professional development to help educators easily use the technology. Most schools have microscopes, yet do not have access to telescopes. About Slooh.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

“ The next few years will be a chance for parents, educators, and children to come together and understand how we strike a healthy digital balance, reaping the rewards technology brings while also keeping the youngest in society safe from online harm.” New tools are needed in cybersecurity to fight AI attacks with AI protection.

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Discovery Education

MAY 14, 2023

From Teacher Appreciation Week to shifting technologies, it’s a busy time in education. For this edition of the DE EdTech News Roundup, we’ll cover: Appreciating Teachers The "Tech" in EdTech Insights from Education Leaders Appreciating Teachers In case you missed it, May 8 – 12 was Teacher Appreciation Week! million educators.

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Edsurge

JUNE 22, 2022

What major industry still operates like that? The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) was approved in three packages in 2020 and 2021. The answer, unfortunately, is too many schools.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MARCH 20, 2023

As someone in the field of education, it’s possible you’ve kept your business away from digital marketing as much as possible. Today, it is not only imperative for educational institutions to jump on the marketing bandwagon, it’s also become crucial for content creators (whether they are educators or publishers) to market educational content.

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MindSpark

MAY 26, 2022

Exemplary STEM education operates with an infinite mindset marked by ecosystems that: Iteratively solve authentic , open-ended problems driven by economic needs. Proactively seek opportunities to integrate industry-grade tools, technology, and equipment into learning experiences. from: [link] , [link] ).

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 14, 2020

So goes the origin story of many education startups born this year, like ClassEDU, which raised $16 million to put some oomph in Zoom classrooms. It was started by one of the co-founders of Blackboard, now a household name in education technology. But they are not done with higher education yet. Parent builds edtech.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Renaissance is one of the most recognized and trusted brands in K-12 education serving more than 40% of US schools and more than 16 million students worldwide. Blackstone’s investment is a continuation of the firm’s high-conviction thematic focus on the fast-growing education technology industry. About Renaissance.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 30, 2021

The disruptions and changes during the past year have made a return to the industrial education model of the 19th and 20th centuries problematic for school districts committed to preparing diverse students for 21st century careers. He is also a senior fellow at the International Center for Leadership in Education. By Robert Low.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 13, 2021

The entire teaching and learning continuum is fully documented in curriculum and pacing guides that serve as a “one-stop shop for all things instructional,” including performance tasks, cross-curricular ideas, gifted/enrichment activities, and ESOL and special education strategies. Using Data to Respond to the Pandemic. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 10, 2017

The switch to a proficiency-based education, which focuses on making sure students can demonstrate what they know, has helped students like Elderkin. That’s due to a new teaching approach here called “proficiency-based education,” that was inspired by a 2012 state law. Photo: Gregory Rec/Portland Press Herald.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards recognize the dedicated efforts of education professionals across K-12 departments, including IT, curriculum, instruction and administration. The program received an influx of inspiring nominations that highlight the innovation and selflessness of educators in schools and districts across the nation.

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Evelyn Learning

JUNE 7, 2023

A point raised by the National Center for Education Statistics states that an average student’s decision on whether they want to attend college or not is entirely up to their family finances. The education expenses are the biggest concern for freshers, which puts them in a dilemma “ Should I go to college or not” ? million students.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards recognize the dedicated efforts of education professionals across K-12 departments, including IT, curriculum, instruction and administration. Under his leadership, CCHS was one of the first schools to implement Samsung’s Flip 3 whiteboard in 2021. And for Seage, the best has yet to come.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 2, 2021

News about economic stimulus funding for K-12 education brought a lot of excitement, confusion, and questions for both vendors and school districts. billion designated for education, only $13.2 billion went to the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER). By Stacey Pusey. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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eSchool News

MARCH 10, 2021

Savvas Learning Company , a K-12 next-generation learning solutions leader, is proud to announce that Savvas Realize has earned a Tech & Learning 2021 Award of Excellence for Best Remote and Blended Learning Tools for grades K-12.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Since President Joe Biden took office in early 2021, three different giant federal spending packages have passed: the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act , the American Rescue Plan and the Inflation Reduction Act. The Solar Energy Industries Association is one place to look for a partner. This story also appeared in Mind/Shift.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 7, 2022

The use of this technology is equally trending in the education, museum, and professional learning spheres. Virtual Reality was identified by the American Library Association as one of the 10 top library technology trends for the future. Get Your Free! 3D Artifacts!

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 23, 2022

The use of this technology is equally trending in the education, museum, and professional learning spheres. Virtual Reality was identified by the American Library Association as one of the 10 top library technology trends for the future. Get Your Free! 3D Artifacts!

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 15, 2022

The use of this technology is equally trending in the education, museum, and professional learning spheres. Virtual Reality was identified by the American Library Association as one of the 10 top library technology trends for the future. Get Your Free! 3D Artifacts!

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

MARCH 7, 2021

Back in episode 216, I spoke with Peter Adams of the News Literacy Project about how educators can be informed media consumers and advocates for truth. One of the questions we’re asking is, “What is education? The Truth for Teachers podcast is doing a two-part series about media literacy this season. What is school for?”

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eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2023

As we close the door on 2022 , we approach 2023 with clear-cut priorities for edtech and education as a whole. 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.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

As we closed the door on 2022 , we approached 2023 with clear-cut priorities for edtech and education as a whole. 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.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

School libraries have evolved from strict, quiet, hush-hush rooms to more interactive spaces with flexible seating, readily-available edtech tools, and educators on hand to help with research, critical resource evaluation, makerspaces. This was more than the number of print books borrowed. A lesson on how to create a podcast.

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Hack Education

APRIL 28, 2017

Education Politics. Via The New York Times : “ Trump Orders Review of Education Policies to Strengthen Local Control.” ” “ What does Trump’s executive order on education do? ” Via The Washington Post : “ Education Department relaxes financial aid process in the absence of IRS tool.”

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