EdTech Update

HCI vs. Cloud Storage: Exploring What K–12 Schools Can Do with Their Data

EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

As technology becomes more integrated into learning and teaching, IT must evolve from a support function to a strategic partner in driving learning innovation. Modernizing K–12 data infrastructure to enhance efficiency, agility and robustness becomes mission critical with limited IT resources.

Data

Data Resources Technology Learning

Fact or Fallacy: Don’t Fall for These Common Myths About MFA in K–12

EdTech Magazine

MAY 23, 2023

Cybercriminals are becoming relentless in their efforts to gain access to critical school networks that hold confidential student and staff data. According to the K12 Security Information eXchange, over the past six years, there have been 1,619 cyber incidents in K–12 schools in the U.S. How can we reduce these attacks?

Data

Data Report Accessibility

Gaggle Becomes a Google for Education Premier Partner

techlearning

JUNE 4, 2019

“Becoming a Google for Education Premier Partner will help us amplify our message about student safety,” said Gaggle CEO Jeff Patterson.

Google

Google Education

How to become a Turnitin Content Partner

Turnitin

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Turnitin recognizes the importance of partnerships to uphold integrity; we are continually seeking new Content Partners in the publishing industry

How To

How To Industry

Constants Amidst Change: Ensuring COVID Recovery Plans Turn to Actions

Education Elements

MAY 22, 2023

During this time, Education Elements partnered with the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) to ensure districts across the state have the essential information and resources to holistically assist students.

Education Elements

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Skyward Becomes a Google for Education Build Partner

techlearning

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

“By providing one place to enter data, teachers can be more confident in their data while continuing to use the tools that work best for their needs,” explained Kevin Duda, director of product management at Skyward.

Skyward

Skyward Google Data Education

Virtual Team Building Activities

User Generated Education

JUNE 29, 2020

My task has become converting these experiences to a virtual environment. What follows are descriptions of some of these activities: Ice Breaker Wheel Never Have I Ever Two Truths and a Lie Via Flipgrid I Am Poems Padlet Partner Interviews Partner Interviews Team Contracts Body Part Debrief (ala Michelle Cummings).

Groups

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Using Feedback to Drive Professional Learning

A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 22, 2023

When individuals feel safe and supported in sharing their observations and receiving feedback, the environment becomes conducive to growth. Currently and over the years, I have been blessed to partner with district and school administrators committed to this process. As a result, I provided them with close to 5000 words of feedback.

Professional Learning

Professional Learning Learning Assessment Training

How to direct a districtwide tech transformation on a budget

eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2024

I have been with the district for 20 years, though I didn’t become the superintendent until April 2020. Our student body is predominantly Black, but we are quite diverse and have many cultures represented among our students. Approximately 20 percent of our scholars speak English as a second language. We can (and will!)

How To

How To Chromebook Elementary Secondary

Tips for an Abrupt Shift to Remote or Hybrid Learning

A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 9, 2022

The other day I was with one of my partner districts as part of ongoing longitudinal work that will last at least two years. Unfortunately, what I have described above has become quite common as of late. An email was also sent informing all educators to plan for an asynchronous day of learning on Thursday and synchronous on Friday.

Schoology

Schoology Learning LMS Accessibility

Engaging Families as Partners in Early Education

Waterford

JULY 21, 2023

I went to school to become a teacher. Seeing families as a partner in education is, for me, the key to the relationship. It’s about seeing each other as partners to help the student succeed. I’m first-generation Liberian American, and family is an important part of our culture. How do you build those relationships?

Education

Education Classroom Strategy Survey

Exploring Coaching Trends in Classrooms

Digital Promise

JANUARY 21, 2020

As such, coaching is becoming more prevalent in schools and districts in the U.S., In 2017, we partnered with Google and EdTechTeam to launch the Dynamic Learning Project (DLP), a classroom-based coaching program with the goal of increasing educational equity and the impactful use of technology. 11 from 3-4 p.m.

Trends

Trends Classroom Survey Professional Learning

Really Great Reading Launches Structured Literacy Instruction Professional Learning Community

edWeb.net

APRIL 10, 2024

Scott DeSimone, the CEO of Really Great Reading, commented, “We are thrilled to be partnering with edWeb in the launching of our new Structured Literacy Instruction community. At Really Great Reading, we understand that the true driving force behind student success lies in the hands of dedicated educators.

Professional Learning

Professional Learning Learning Outcomes Resources

AI-Enabled Personal Professional Learning MicroGrant Announced Targets Teachers and Coaches (K-6)

eSchool News

MARCH 19, 2024

Three elementary schools will be selected to become QorePremium Partners and will receive CEP licenses for all general education K-6 teachers at the awarded sites (administrators and coaches are free). The granted award will begin in fall 2024 and extend until the end of the 2025 school year.

Professional Learning

Professional Learning Learning Strategy Assessment

A New Way for Coaches to Strengthen Their Practice

Digital Promise

JUNE 23, 2020

That’s why we created the Google for Education Certified Coach Program—to help instructional coaches become even more effective as they partner with K-12 educators. Once you’ve obtained your L1 and L2 Google Educator certifications , follow these four steps to become a Google for Education Certified Coach.

Google

Google Training Assessment Strategy

Teaching Partner, Grading Assistant or Substitute Teacher?

Edsurge

MARCH 1, 2023

Our analysis identified three main approaches to using AI: as a teaching partner , as a grading assistant and as a substitute teacher. Teachers who used AI as a teaching partner saw AI feedback as a tool to enhance their teaching and their students’ learning. argument coherence) for teachers.

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Strengthening Digital Literacy Skills in Michigan with Facebook

Digital Promise

JUNE 19, 2019

We invite partner organizations and learners themselves to share their stories moving forward. We invite partner organizations and learners themselves to share their stories moving forward. How did Grand Circus become involved with the Facebook Community Boost partnership? We immediately jumped on board! We love big goals!

Facebook

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Vernier Science Education Names Jill Hedrick as Its New Chief Executive Officer

eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2024

As a Perpetual Purpose Trust, Vernier is able to uphold its core mission, values, and deep commitment to being an authentic and trusted partner to STEM educators indefinitely. BEAVERTON, Oregon — Vernier Science Education has named Jill Hedrick as its new chief executive officer (CEO).

Edmentum

Edmentum STEM Education Company

What Goes Into Fashion Industry Logistics

EdTech4Beginners

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Sourcing and Manufacturing The core of sourcing and manufacturing is where the concept becomes physical. The decisions made here are pivotal—brands must meticulously select partners that can meet their production needs while also upholding ethical standards and sustainability commitments. billion in 2023.

Industry

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Swing Education Raises $38 Million in Series C Funding

eSchool News

JUNE 15, 2023

The funding round was led by funds advised by Apax Partners LLP (“Apax”), a leading global private equity advisory firm, and by edtech investment firm Reach Capital. We’re thrilled to have Apax Partners and Reach Capital as strategic investors,” said Mike Teng, CEO of Swing Education. Swing aims to fill this gap.

Education

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How to Use the Dual Capacity-Building Framework to Strengthen Family Empowerment

Waterford

MARCH 4, 2021

Student scores improve, families become empowered, and educators can build healthier school communities. The idea is to build the partnering capacity of both families and educators while using their unique strengths to create a stronger school community. When families are engaged in their child’s education, everyone benefits.

How To

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Loudoun County Public Schools Offers New Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Resources for Parents and Students

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

SALT LAKE CITY – The Cook Center for Human Connection , a nonprofit dedicated to mental health and suicide prevention, has partnered with Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) to provide ParentGuidance.org to LCPS’ schools and families. million families access to services across 37 states.

Resources

Resources Training Professional Learning Accessibility

Collaborating for the Future of Teaching and Learning With Technology

Edsurge

JANUARY 31, 2024

Looking forward, this will become even more important as the speed of edtech product life cycles increase, as evidenced by the recent release and adoption of generative AI tools across the landscape. Feedback loops should be designed with bidirectionality for mutual benefit.

Technology

Technology EdTech Learning Secondary

More Employers Are Awarding Credentials. Is A Parallel Higher Education System Emerging?

Edsurge

MARCH 25, 2021

As the acceptance of new types of credentials grows, a number of employers have become learning providers in their own right, in a way that could shake up the broader higher education landscape. This includes 100,000 scholarships and will grow the initiative’s employer hiring network to 130 partners. •

System

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Cartwheel Raises $20 Million Series A Funding to Tackle the Student Mental Health Crisis

eSchool News

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Reach Capital joined the round, as did earlier investors General Catalyst , BoxGroup and Able Partners. Founded in 2022, Cartwheel has quickly become a trusted mental health partner to schools. There is an unprecedented mental health crisis among kids and teens.

Social Media

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Coursera Is Now a Public Company. What Does That Mean For Higher Education?

Edsurge

MARCH 31, 2021

billion people around the world who will become working age in the next 10 years.” We want to make sure that Coursera is a partner that allows all our university partners to keep up with [the competition] from outside,” he said. And becoming a public company isn’t going to change that approach, apparently. “We

Coursera

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Prioritize Your Professional Development This Year with These New Micro-credentials

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. Over the last many months, we’ve launched more than 50 micro-credentials from our partners, and the ecosystem is growing every day. Carey Institute for Global Good.

STEM

STEM Advocacy Robotics Strategy

What Running a SEL Startup Taught Me About Raising Money as a Female Founder

Edsurge

JANUARY 25, 2021

That traction helped us get attention and meetings with potential investment partners. Be thoughtful about how your values align with those of your investment partners. This extends to our employees, school partners and our peers in the industry. percent of all capital raised, we beat the odds. Timing certainly played a factor.

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Digital Accessibility Is a Bigger Education Issue Than We Think. Here’s What We Can Do About It.

Edsurge

MAY 3, 2023

If you can’t figure out how to email me the information about the spring concert, my son becomes the only kid who doesn’t know about it,” the parent explained. “So It relies on educational technology vendors, school administrators, teachers, clerical staff and many more partners in education. I knew exactly what she meant.

Accessibility

Accessibility Education Software EdTech

4 ways to create a comedic classroom

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

When you can accept your reality with curiosity, everything becomes an opportunity. Yes, and… Once I’ve accepted what my scene partner has established, I can build on it. I can’t play out an entire scene I’ve created in my head (cathedral) because my partner can’t read my mind. There are no bounds to how a scene can develop.

Classroom

Classroom Trends Examples Assessment

Massachusetts Students Double Literacy Growth In Ignite Reading’s Tutoring Program

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Ignite Reading pairs students with expert tutors who deliver daily, 15-minute, Science of Reading-based instruction to help them master the key foundational skills needed to become independent readers.The program is integrated into the school day and helps unburden teachers by providing individualized instruction for every student.

Differentiated Instruction

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What Does Gen Z Want From Education?

Edsurge

APRIL 18, 2023

They're actually doing things, they're standing up to other generations while at the same time seeking to and literally partnering with other generations. This article is a partial transcript of an episode of the EdSurge Podcast. For the full interview, listen here. Or read a partial transcript below, lightly edited for clarity.

Education

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The looming threat that could worsen the digital divide

eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2024

Concern also has been raised about the potential lack of access to technology becoming a far-reaching consequence for underserved communities. If educational opportunities become limited, students’ ability to develop essential digital skills necessary for success in the workforce may be hindered.

Digital Divide

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Questioning Skills Spark Self-Directed Learning

MiddleWeb

JUNE 19, 2023

Author and expert on classroom questioning Dr. Jackie Walsh partners with instructional coach Emily Brokaw and content-area teacher Anna Salazar for a new blog series exploring questioning strategies that strengthen practice and empower students to become self-directed learners.

Learning

Learning Strategy Classroom How To

3 best practices to create a STEM-focused school

eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Our vision statement is, “We inspire students to become STEM innovators and responsible global citizens.” According to the U.S. Department of Labor , in 2021, there were nearly 10 million workers in STEM occupations–a total projected to grow by almost 11 percent by 2031.

STEM

STEM Robotics Course Company

5 models that prioritize learner-centered education

eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Program leaders, sponsors, learners and their families, staff, community partners, and funders are all critical to the success of these learner-centered education models. Learners are responsible for researching potential internship opportunities and communicating with partner sites to arrange their internships.

Education

Education Course Trends Company

How Parent Empowerment Can Change Your Classroom for the Better

Waterford

JULY 6, 2020

By empowering parents and giving them a voice, you can partner with them to help every student in your class reach their potential. Problem-solving for an individual child, class, or whole school can be more effective when parents are partners in designing and implementing the solutions.

Classroom

Classroom Secondary Analysis Strategy

Vernier Science Education Selects 10 Inspiring STEM Teachers to Join Its New Vernier Trendsetters Community

eSchool News

APRIL 12, 2024

In addition, community members may have the opportunity to be featured nationally for their implementation of data-collection technology and become eligible to receive financial support to attend and present at conferences. “I Applications for the Vernier Trendsetters Community will continue on a rolling basis.

STEM

STEM Education Data Software

How Offline-First Edtech Addresses Education Disparities Worldwide

Edsurge

JANUARY 12, 2024

Access to high-quality education is widely recognized as a pivotal tool for alleviating poverty, mitigating the spread of disease and malnutrition, fostering children's overall welfare and empowering women. All of this is part of our theory of change. We take a bottom-up approach to education technology in a way that is contextual and responsible.

EdTech

EdTech Digital Divide Education Khan Academy

Catapulting Teachers Into School Leadership Positions Too Soon Comes With a Cost

Edsurge

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Me in my final year as a teacher, just before becoming an administrator. Too often, teachers are rapidly elevated from the classroom to school leadership positions, whether to fill an unexpected vacancy, act as an interim administrator or to take on a permanent leadership role. A talented teacher is often a natural leader.

Training

Training Elementary Professional Learning Meeting

Including young learners in the push for reading reform

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Most states have in recent years passed legislation aimed at aligning policies and practices with the “science of reading,” a term that has become associated with more phonics instruction but, if done well, also includes reading fluency, vocabulary building, comprehension and other skills.

Policies

Policies Trends Report Elementary

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

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

This story also appeared in Mind/Shift In a Department of Education survey released in October 2023 of more than 1,300 public schools, 60 percent said they were partnering with community organizations to provide non-educational services. Months later, many schools opened their doors to become vaccine centers.

Survey

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How to build a P-TECH Academy on the go

eSchool News

MAY 1, 2023

As the principal of a brand new “pathways in technology early college high school” (P- TECH ), I’ve had to become comfortable with the idea of building a program even as students are enrolled in it. These are important partners for us. Here’s how it’s working so far and why it’s so important to our students and our community.

How To

How To Meeting Technology Education

Discovery Education and Leading Corporate and Nonprofit Partners Launch First-of-Its-Kind Initiative Supporting Sustainability

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. Coalition partners are united in the goal of empowering tomorrow’s changemakers by connecting classroom learning to various sustainability themes. Subaru of America, Inc.,

Industry

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