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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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 23, 2023

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. Local education agencies put $2.4 They also have plans to spend an additional $18.5

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Three stimulus bills passed by Congress in 2020 and 2021 provided nearly $190.5 billion to the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund. Many district leaders invested extra dollars into devices and connectivity initially, which may leave them searching for a way to allocate remaining funds.

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eSchool News

MAY 26, 2021

SAN FRANCISCO, CA , May 26, 2021: SplashLearn, the game-based learning program used by millions of students, announced winners of its massively popular annual competition – the SpringBoard Math Challenge.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

SpringBoard Math Challenge 2021, open to all classes from grade 1 to grade 5, will run from March 1 – May 9, 2021. After creating an account on SplashLearn, teachers can enroll their classes for SpringBoard 2021. Teachers can sign up for the SpringBoard Math Challenge 2021 by visiting this page. About SplashLearn.

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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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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

We asked edtech executives, stakeholders, and experts to share some of their thoughts and predictions about where they think edtech is headed in 2021. Elementary students are not immune to serious student safety issues. In 2021, I believe the spirit of innovation and flexibility within K-12 education will continue to grow.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 27, 2021

While I’m appreciative that my ancestors were wary folks, in 2021, I often saw myself and others trapped in this negative mindset, always tallying the losses and waiting for the next bad thing to happen. 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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Edsurge

DECEMBER 28, 2021

In 2021, we told the story of a student who was surprised to learn that the professor featured in his online course lecture videos died years ago. Below are the 10 top episodes of 2021 as voted by listeners. Sometime early in elementary school, kids are put on one of two paths: regular or gifted. Where did this idea come from?

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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! How to Avoid Teacher Burnout in the 2021-22 School Year. What Kids Are Reading (and Not Reading) in 2021. Teaching Problem Solving in Math for Elementary Learners. K-12 Teachers! The edWeb Team.

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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 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. As a result of the success of Canvas for Elementary, our future goal is to push Canvas district-wide.“.

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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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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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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.

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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. Take a look at this bracket from Sonora Elementary in Springdale, Arkansas. A post shared by Sonora Elementary School (@sonorascholars). View this post on Instagram. View this post on Instagram.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 21, 2022

In a 2021 study by McAfee, the cyber security software company, over three-quarters of American parents wished schools would do more to educate their children about online safety. Moreover, it should begin at the elementary level, as many students 8-12 increasingly use social media sites ( Common Sense Census 2021 ).

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Interviewed and profiled here is winner John Arthur , a 6th grade teacher at Meadowlark Elementary School nominated by Follett. John Arthur, a sixth-grade teacher at Meadowlark Elementary School in Salt Lake City, was the 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year and one of four finalists for 2021 National Teacher of the Year.

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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. Based on the subsequent catch up that NWEA documented in the spring of 2022, upper elementary school students might now be six to seven weeks behind. It’s very small.”.

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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

Students at Bessemer Elementary School don’t have to go far to see a doctor. The telemedicine program was launched in fall 2021 by Guilford County Public Schools, North Carolina’s third largest school district, as a way to combat chronic absenteeism.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 10, 2021

Summer camps, many of which remain financially fragile after last year’s closures, could see an influx of cash: The American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund earmarked $1.2 The post Summer camp 2021: More anxiety, more learning, more hugs — same fun appeared first on The Hechinger Report.

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Edsurge

APRIL 13, 2022

PHARR, TEXAS — In the entryway of Graciela Garcia Elementary, visitors are greeted twice. All that is made explicit because Garcia Elementary is a dual-language school. Just a couple days after Thanksgiving break 2021, its teachers aren’t just trying to get students caught up on multiplication tables or grammar.

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eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2021

Boston — June 8, 2021 —Nonprofit VHS Learning today announced the winners of its 14th annual college scholarship program. In 2020, VHS Learning awarded a total of $5,000 in scholarships to 12 recipients. This year, the nonprofit increased its scholarship investment to $6,500 and the number of recipients to 15 students.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 28, 2021

Sponsor: Join me at the upcoming insightful online conference, Engage 2021 sponsored by Kognity! I’ll be sharing my 50+ ways to use technology in the classroom updated with new tools and tips for the challenges of teaching in 2021. Engage 2021 is a must-attend online event for educators. Stream by clicking here.

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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

JANUARY 15, 2021

Vernier Software & Technology is now accepting applications for the 2021 Vernier Engineering Award. Applications for the Vernier Engineering Award are due by February 15, 2021, and the winner will be announced on the Vernier website and Vernier social media channels in March 2021. About Vernier Software & Technology.

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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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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. Perhaps unsurprisingly, health and wellness requests were up for both years of the pandemic, with 18,361 such requests from 2021-2022. No more sharing Crayolas—or markers or playdough.

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Waterford

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Phonological Awareness: Activity Ideas for Elementary Students. Waterford.org, April 2021. Massachusett Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. June 29, 2021. Poor phonological awareness skills are linked to overall reading difficulties, including dyslexia.[3] Sources : Christensen, J. Phonological Awareness.

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Waterford

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

The early years are vital to a child’s long-term achievement in reading, so teaching vocabulary and content knowledge in preschool and in the elementary grades is essential. 4 Free Downloadable Chapter Books for Elementary Students. Waterford.org, April 2021. How to Boost Your Students’ Reading Comprehension. Sources: 1.

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eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2024

Cyberbullying, increasingly more common, occurred at least once per week in 37 percent of middle schools, 25 percent of high schools, and 6 percent of elementary schools. Bullying can happen throughout a lifetime but is most common in early adolescence (10-12 years old). Here are a few takeaways. Torres et al.,

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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. SILVER SPRING, MD (Wednesday, ?May

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Public Schools report covering the 2021-22 academic year. Nearly 90 percent of schools reported increased social and emotional support for students during the 2021-22 academic year. The National Center for Education Statistics released its biennial Crime, Violence, Discipline, and Safety in U.S.

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eSchool News

MARCH 29, 2023

PRWEB) — Sourcewell , a trusted advisor to education leaders, announces that North Star Central Elementary School in Boswell, Pennsylvania—home to more than 350 pre-K–4 students—is seeing significant growth in students’ math scores, despite national trends. “At PAUL, MINN.

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

12, 2024 column about how chronic absenteeism remains stubbornly high in elementary, middle and high schools. Defined as missing at least 10 percent of the school year, or 18 out of 180 days, chronic absenteeism doubled from about 15 percent of students before the pandemic to about 30 percent in the 2021-22 school year.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 24, 2024

I ran for the Littleton Elementary School District governing board while I was 17, and was elected while finishing out my senior year of high school. Nicholas Scotti was elected in 2021, at age 19, to the Nutley Board of Education in New Jersey. Related: Do fraught school board meetings offer a view of the future?

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