eSchool News

JULY 21, 2023

Charlotte, NC — Students across Indiana’s Vigo County School Corporation (VCSC) will add new, high-quality learning resources to their digital book bags this Fall thanks to a new partnership with worldwide edtech leader Discovery Education. Discovery Education Science Techbooks.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 30, 2021

But I also believe COVID-19 has changed teaching and learning in ways we may not yet fully comprehend. . These learning experiences were delivered by educators using a variety of digital tools chosen by our school district. It seems that as of this writing that COVID-19 will continue to linger with us through the 2021-2022 school year.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

A group of Virginia parents demanded to review their school’s online social-emotional learning curriculum, convinced the school was hiding something. In the south, a state department told employees to refrain from even using the phrase social-emotional learning. For insiders, this latest target is confusing.

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Edsurge

APRIL 21, 2023

There are at least four languages spoken by the students I currently teach, so people are often surprised to learn that I’m monolingual. My colleagues and I hoped to improve communication with our students and support their academic development by better understanding a language they are expert in.

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Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2020

This is the third of a three-part series looking at how social-emotional learning strategies can support teachers of students with learning differences during the pandemic. And in reality, the emergency pivot to remote learning has been more challenging for some students than others, including for those who think and learn differently.

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Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2018

Developing these core life abilities through social and emotional learning (SEL) is critical to a child’s development, as it directly correlates to success and happiness as an adult. This article is part of an upcoming Guide exploring Social Emotional Learning, sponsored by Newsela. Is SEL worth the investment?

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Edsurge

AUGUST 14, 2017

We recently announced the NewSchools Ignite Early Learning Challenge – Pre-K - 2nd Grade , which is informed by research we conducted on early childhood education, and which is supported in part by Omidyar Network. Early Learning Challenge – Pre-K - 2nd Grade —grants of $50,000 to $150,000; apply here by August 31st.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

Our 30 years of experience researching, teaching, and implementing social-emotional learning (SEL) has established that the purpose of SEL is to produce mental health and well-being outcomes for children. However, the current level of thinking about SEL in education is primarily focused on producing academic outcomes.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2024

Research shows that the average student lost approximately one-third of a school year to the pandemic, leading to academic setbacks and missed opportunities for building skills fostered in school settings, such as learning to form routines and study habits, solve problems, and follow directions.

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eSchool News

JULY 20, 2022

SILVER SPRING, MD (Wednesday, July 20, 2022) —Hawaii’s Kihei Elementary School today announced that it has expanded its partnership with Discovery Education, which has supported the school’s educators in creating engaging digital learning environments since 2015. www.discoveryeducation.com , and?stay

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eSchool News

MARCH 13, 2023

Social-emotional learning (SEL) is poised to remain a major focus for districts nationwide. Through their powerful use of this solution, they are tackling vital components of academic and non-academic development that students need to succeed and thrive. To learn more about Navigate360, click here.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 12, 2021

Missouri’s Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS) has selected Discovery Education to support the district’s community-wide commitment to student learning and success. Discovery Education is the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms worldwide.

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eSchool News

MAY 5, 2021

Through this new collaboration, educators and students in 28 CPS elementary schools will receive access to a suite of Discovery Education’s award-winning digital learning resources. Discovery Education is the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Through this new multi-year collaboration, K-12 educators in all 15 Rivermont campuses across Virginia will integrate Discovery Education’s suite of innovative digital resources into instruction to create dynamic learning environments that more deeply engage students in science. 

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eSchool News

MARCH 30, 2023

The family-oriented district is a nurturing learning community in which everyone has a job title, but their key role is to improve learning for all students. AMSD’s talented team of educators are dedicated to ensuring all learners develop a strong educational foundation that will serve as a launching point for future success.

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eSchool News

JUNE 12, 2022

Through this collaboration, educators in grades 6-8 will be empowered to enhance their science lessons with an engaging new suite of dynamic digital services, hands-on resources, and professional learning opportunities supporting these resources’ integration into instruction. Discovery Education Science Techbooks.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

But here's what we should all find unacceptable: We have yet to widely reflect that learning in how we educate students in our schools. Personalized learning for the whole learner, EdSurge Fusion 2018’s theme, is how we can begin to educate through the science of learning and development.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 30, 2022

Charlotte, NC — Alabama’s Huntsville College Preparatory School (HCPS) today announced a new partnership with Discovery Education , the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. Discovery Education Science Techbooks. Discovery Education’s?Social Social Studies?Techbooks.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 20, 2022

Discovery Education’s digital resources connect students to their inner curiosity in new ways, and provide educators innovative opportunities to design and deliver engaging learning experiences every day. Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. .

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

And what if we thought of “accountability” as the ability of students—the opportunity and the capacity—to articulate for themselves, and for others to witness and support, how they are taking responsibility in their learning? How might this structure support student engagement, learning, and growth in your courses?

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eSchool News

APRIL 6, 2021

(NYSE: KEYS), a leading technology company that delivers advanced design and validation solutions to help accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world, have launched an innovative new public-private partnership that supports student learning and builds academic confidence.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 4, 2019

EdSurge Independent was created in 2016 as a way to change that by providing college and university students a platform to share their ideas, concerns, excitement and frustrations with the way technology shapes teaching and learning in higher education. Are standardized tests a fair gauge for predicting college success?

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Edsurge

JULY 8, 2019

High-quality Pre-K programs are widely recognized for their positive effect on the social, emotional and academic development of young children. They develop more advanced language, pre-math and social skills , and make an easier adjustment to kindergarten. And the benefits of Pre-K last into adulthood.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

SmartBrief, news on technology in education, recently published an article, Uniting technology and SEL to teach the whole child, on the importance of SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) in an educational landscape shaped by COVID-19. In part, they shared: Social-emotional learning is seeing a surge in mentions in the educational landscape.

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

And what if we thought of “accountability” as the ability of students—the opportunity and the capacity—to articulate for themselves, and for others to witness and support, how they are taking responsibility in their learning? How might this structure support student engagement, learning, and growth in your courses?

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 2, 2023

Pre-pandemic, I would meet with students one-on-one and assess their learning style and learning needs, and then help them identify ways to better study and/or improve test-taking skills. I would holistically assess the students to learn what was happening in their lives outside of the classroom – Did they have food to eat?

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 2, 2023

Pre-pandemic, I would meet with students one-on-one and assess their learning style and learning needs, and then help them identify ways to better study and/or improve test-taking skills. I would holistically assess the students to learn what was happening in their lives outside of the classroom – Did they have food to eat?

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eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

WASHINGTON (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ello , developer of the world’s most advanced AI reading app, will be donating iPads, hundreds of early-age children’s books, and free access to the Ello app at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and Children’s National Hospital to help support children hospitalized during their long-term care.

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Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2018

They told me that while there is a lot of talk about social-emotional learning (SEL), the guidance educators receive about integrating SEL into academics is more theoretical than practical. In order to scale the integration of SEL into academics, teachers are going to need support rooted in classroom practice.

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Edsurge

JULY 2, 2018

These days it’s hard to miss the compelling evidence that shows social emotional learning (SEL) improves learning and life skills. Educators are also becoming increasingly aware that high numbers of students face trauma that impedes their learning and that understanding and addressing it are critical.

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Edsurge

MARCH 11, 2019

To Sam Moulton, Director of Research for Panorama Education , a student failing a course is a wailing siren, signaling deep academic and personal challenges. After more than a decade of researching, writing and presenting, one of the many things he's learned is that course failures are major events for students. EdNext podcast.

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Edsurge

MARCH 15, 2019

The report posits the need to focus on social-emotional and academic development when educating children. And it characterizes social-emotional learning as the missing piece of education. The day after the film, students had time to debrief and ask questions, which showed curiosity and caring.

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eSchool News

APRIL 15, 2021

Through this new collaboration, educators, and students across the school system will soon receive access to a suite of Discovery Education’s award-winning digital learning resources. Discovery Education is the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms. .

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

These new digital resources will play a critical role to support continued learning on any device; whether at home or in the classroom. “We Experience – Discovery Education’s flexible, award-winning K-12 learning platform – was selected by Los Angeles Unified following a review that included an overwhelmingly positive response from educators.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 25, 2022

Specifically, DSD sought digital resources that would deeply engage students in science instruction, increase student literacy in science and STEM, and connect students to real-world learning opportunities. Teacher editions also provide flexible pacing options, embedded teacher notes, and pathways for learning to support diverse learners.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2024

Located in Southwest Tennessee, HCS’s approximately 250 educators serve nearly 3,300 students daily, providing a high-quality education in a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment that builds foundations for lifelong learning. These foundations include academics, social emotional skills, technological competencies, and career awareness.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 19, 2022

SILVER SPRING, MD — Connecticut’s Jumoke Academy Charter School today announced a new partnership with Discovery Education , the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. Social Studies Techbook.

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