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Why experts say now is the time to assess your district’s edtech use

eSchool News

We’re doing a lot of work around helping teachers to understand the different processes and what they need to do if they want to bring something into their classroom. If funds are allotted, however, districts can request an extension to use them through March of 2026 in some cases).

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Illinois’ Geneva School District 304 Renews Longterm Partnership with Discovery Education Supporting Science Education

eSchool News

Charlotte, NC — Illinois’ Geneva School District 304 (Geneva CUSD 304) today announced it has renewed its multi-year partnership with Discovery Education supporting science education in grades K-5 through the year 2026. Mystery Science simplifies prep for teachers, making the integration of this resource into classroom instruction simple.

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PROOF POINTS: Schools’ mission shifted during the pandemic with healthcare, shelter and adult ed

The Hechinger Report

They include access to medical, dental, and mental health providers as well as social workers. As schools shuttered their classrooms, many became hubs where families obtained food or internet access. Adult education is also often part of the package; the extras are not just for kids. “It

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OPINION: Students are coming to college less prepared during the pandemic. They need our help

The Hechinger Report

That’s left enrollment questions still unanswered for some schools, with many scrambling to fill spots in the Class of 2026, according to the National Association for College Admission Counseling. Too often, such labels are taken to indicate students’ ability and overshadow their potential for success in the classroom.

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How to build an engineer: Start young

The Hechinger Report

Aliah Corona and Dakkota Ryf, both 8 in this photo, check the force it takes to move a bag of potatoes six inches using wheels during their third-grade STEAM enrichment class at Pioneer Elementary School in Quincy, Washington. Lillian Mongeau/The Hechinger Report. QUINCY, Wash. — Related: Alaska Native students pursue STEM with great success.

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How to Introduce Engineering Principles Early to Help Inspire Interest in STEM

MindShift

Alessandra, a student at Pioneer Elementary School in rural Quincy, Washington, spent part of the fall term in an enrichment class focused on teaching elementary-age students the principles of engineering design through a curriculum designed by educators and scientists at Boston’s Museum of Science.

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Short on financial knowledge, some school districts get bad deals on bonds

The Hechinger Report

State officials and financial experts across the country warn that taxpayers ultimately end up paying millions more each year than necessary, which can lead to new tax hikes or result in less money for classrooms. The building is not completely ADA accessible. Conflicts of interest? Whitney Curtis for The Hechinger Report.

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