eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2023

“This collection helps address this issue and supports teachers in creating inclusive classrooms where stories are discussed and embraced and where students learn about each other’s culture and heritage. Helping one of the world’s largest book publishers create inclusive learning and teaching materials is one way we can do this.”

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eSchool News

APRIL 6, 2023

– NWEA – a not-for-profit, research and educational services organization serving K-12 students – announced today its new initiative focused on collaborative and immersive education opportunities on Roblox – a global platform bringing millions of people together through shared experiences. PORTLAND, Ore.–

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Digital Promise

MARCH 5, 2020

As a former librarian and district leader, I found that success was the best form of advocacy—when the great work of librarians is shared and documented, good things follow for students and library programs. Lessons Learned. Our pilot helped us learn a number of lessons which will assist us as we move forward. Create More!

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 13, 2022

As part of our robust micro-credential ecosystem, we proudly partner with organizations to provide opportunities for on-demand, personalized professional learning. BB2C fosters student, business, and civic relationships to inspire career choice through experience, entrepreneurship, and education. STEM Minds.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education, the worldwide leader in education solutions, today announced it has partnered with Subaru of America, Inc. LyondellBasell , Nucor , Honeywell , and the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) to launch the Sustainability Education Coalition. Subaru of America, Inc.,

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Edsurge

JANUARY 25, 2023

I love learning. As a classroom teacher, I always tried to improve my practice by reading academic and practice-based articles, attending trainings and connecting with fellow educators to share resources and troubleshoot challenges. The ability to learn and grow is part of what made teaching dynamic and energizing for me.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

A combination of demographic, financial, and cultural trends has created an ongoing problem that many educational leaders now need to address in order to meet the needs of their students. This is one of the factors that has led to a significant decrease in the number of graduates from colleges of education.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

It is of vital interest to invest in the education of every child, and the professional learning of all educators who serve Latino youth. By the year 2026, Latino children will make up 30 percent of the school-age population.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The awards program honored 17 individuals for their extraordinary education advocacy and leadership. The recipients were announced during a special awards gala following the 19 th Annual National ALAS Education Summit held recently in Puerto Rico. ALAS 2022 Friends of ALAS Award – Anthony Kim, CEO of Education Elements.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Charlotte, NC — The Country Music Association and Discovery Education today announced a new virtual experience from their Working In Harmony: Every Voice is Instrumental educational initiative. We know educators are always looking for fun and relatable ways to connect what they teach to the real world.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

DECEMBER 11, 2023

By Dominique Janeway In the ever-evolving landscape of education, a crucial aspect of ensuring student success lies in the effective analysis of data. Student data conferences and individual conferences involving administration are powerful tools that can reshape educational outcomes.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

We’re excited to partner with DEED, CORE and ASDN to offer this program to Alaska’s teachers and support their efforts to continuously hone their professional skills in service to their state’s children.”. Our offerings expand the professional development opportunities available to all educators across the state. Portland, Ore.,

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 22, 2021

22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — NWEA — a not-for-profit, research and educational services provider serving K-12 students — today released new research that illustrates the scale and disproportionate nature of the disruption in student learning resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. PORTLAND, Ore.,

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Rivera, who is the former Pennsylvania Secretary of Education and currently serves as president of Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology in Pennsylvania, was named the Director of Region 6 Northeast. Rodriguez, who is superintendent of the Beaufort County School District in South Carolina, was named director of Region 7 Southeast. “Our

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Edsurge

JANUARY 27, 2023

Excited for the opportunity to focus on their learning, teachers find their seats and start to chit chat about the lesson plans they’ve left for their students. This workshop is part of a tech ambassador program, which builds technology advocacy across the district.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 12, 2023

Learning technology company HMH and NWEA , a not-for-profit, research and educational services organization serving K-12 students, announced today they have signed an agreement for HMH to acquire NWEA. Both teams are deeply focused on helping all children learn and serve millions of K-12 educators and students across the globe.”.

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eSchool News

JUNE 7, 2023

Visit NWEA.org to learn more about how we’re partnering with educators to help all kids learn. Visit NWEA.org to learn more about how we’re partnering with educators to help all kids learn.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast A recent edLeader Panel, “ Utah Spotlight: A ‘State’ of Alignment ,” featured experts that included Rick Gaisford, Education Specialist, Education Technology and the SETDA Chair Elect, Utah State Board of Education; Melanie Durfee, Ph.D.,

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eSchool News

MAY 9, 2023

Learning technology company HMH announced that it has completed its acquisition of assets from research and educational services organization NWEA. The combined organization will harness the collective power of instruction and research-based insights to support educators in their efforts to drive better outcomes for students.

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Tom Murray

SEPTEMBER 9, 2017

On Tuesday, September 12th, from 2:00-2:30 pm EST, join author and long time educator, Kristin Ziemke and me as we discuss: Amplify: Digital Teaching and Learning in the K-6 Classroom ! Tom Murray , Director of Innovation, Future Ready Schools ® , Alliance for Excellent Education. From coast to coast, U.S. Join us next week!

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

The Newark Board of Education (NBOE) has joined forces with Prudential Financial , Schools That Can , and Discovery Education to create an innovative public-private partnership that supports student academic achievement and builds confidence in math skills through a unique suite of dynamic digital resources.

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edWeb.net

MAY 12, 2022

A panel of educators and experts who have firsthand experience with the process of transforming reading instruction discussed this transformation process as well as the lessons they’ve learned. This may result in a “bumpy ride” at the start, but it’s a crucial part of the process for establishing short-term and long-term goals.

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eSchool News

MAY 11, 2022

May 11, 2022— Curriculum Associates recently sponsored the 2022 School Superintendents of Alabama (SSA) scholarship program to help recognize and support students and educators throughout the state. One of SSA’s top priorities is to promote high-quality public education throughout our state. To learn more about SSA, visit [link].

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Carvalho has served as the Superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), the fourth largest school district in the country, since 2008 and is recognized by his peers as a national voice for equity in education. “Mr. By the year 2026, Latino children will make up 30 percent of the school-age population.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

With the continued funding challenges educators face, it’s crucial to pick an education resource that will yield the best return on investment and support learning outcomes for your district. Ensure the resources you consider align with your district’s mission, vision and student learning objectives.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Across the nation, district equity discussions include how schools must examine current biases from bus stops to classroom materials to educator and staff expectations. Instead, said Duchesneau, educators and staff need to recognize cultural and contextual differences and how they impact students. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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The PL2C Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

. | Digital Learning Coach, Instructional Technology Facilitator and Research Associate at the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation. Consider concepts such as personalization and learn-centric or learner-centered education: these are aspects of what we might mean by learner agency, but the it even goes deeper than that!

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eSchool News

APRIL 14, 2022

Taken collectively, these studies can help education leaders and policymakers identify interventions needed for these student groups to help address the inequitable learning patterns in U.S. Visit NWEA.org to learn more about how we’re partnering with educators to help all kids learn. public schools.”. “We

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eSchool News

JANUARY 11, 2022

Building on Katie’s ongoing work with Panasonic as a STEM leader and a member of Team Panasonic, STEM Forward provides students, educators, and families with dynamic digital resources that explore how technology improves lives and makes the world a better place.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2017

It relies on a definition of personalized learning developed in 2014 by educators from 16 schools and representatives of a number of nonprofit and advocacy organizations.

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Edsurge

MAY 23, 2022

Michelle Kang has spent much of her first month as the new CEO of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) on something of a listening tour. She’s visited child care programs to see and hear what providers and educators are facing more than two years into the pandemic. This predicament is not rare.

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The Web20Classroom

JUNE 26, 2016

As a Dad and an educator I am constantly looking for the best resources to provide for them at home to supplement the learning they are doing in their schools. Every parent wants their child to have a jump start on learning and ensure they are prepared for a world of learning, especially with technology. (The

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Tom Murray

FEBRUARY 4, 2017

During my time as a public school employee, I’d occasionally hear about educational organizations that were working to support schools in some capacity. Founded in 1865, AASA is the professional organization, comprised of over 13,000 educational leaders in the United States and throughout the world.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 28, 2017

How can school and district leaders leverage research-based practices and models of success to create an effective personalized learning ecosystem for all learners? Personalized Professional Learning. At the heart of the Future Ready Framework is the learner. These components are: Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment.

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techlearning

AUGUST 22, 2018

RFK Human Rights’ collaboration with Discovery Education will bring Speak Truth to Power to classrooms across the country with the goal of sparking a national dialogue about what it means to be a 21st century solution-seeker and human rights defender in our world today. Discovery Education is honored to partner with Robert F.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Portland, OR – NWEA , a not-for-profit, research and educational services organization serving K-12 students, today announced progress it has made toward creating an accessible and equitable math assessment for middle school students with visual impairments. I have a visual impairment and faced many barriers throughout my education.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 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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