k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Her career spans roles as an elementary teacher, instructional coach, mentor, special education administrator, and elementary school principal. She currently serves as the principal of Austin Steward Elementary School #46 in Rochester, New York. Learning is still, and always has been, a social activity.

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Edsurge

MAY 25, 2018

Maggie is a fifth grader at Roosevelt Elementary School in Park Ridge, Illinois and in Fall 2017, she was trained to become a “TechXpert” at her school so she could coach fellow students daily during the tech lab at the LRC. This allowed us to offer a week of access to the tech lab to two classes at a time.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 24, 2016

” These wise words, from a Florida elementary school principal, get to the core of a new look at barriers to equity in education. Some families need a higher level of support and resources to participate equally in educational success,” said a middle school teacher in Colorado who participated in the survey.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 6, 2016

The winning school will receive a one-year subscription to EasyTech and EasyCode Premium, Learning.com ’s digital literacy and coding curriculum for grades K-8. To participate in the Code-a-Thon, schools simply register to receive free access to EasyTech and EasyCode Basic.

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eSchool News

MARCH 28, 2023

“This year’s celebration of all-things-math was no different, and our entire team is in awe of the accomplishments of this year’s top individuals and schools and all the other participants. Notre Dame Elementary School, Grade 1 William D., Episcopal School of Dallas-Lower Campus, Grade 2 Juliana J.,

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eSchool News

MARCH 15, 2024

Having access to the skills needed to decode text and other media impacts our students now and forever. Literacy can make or break their school performance and enhance their career and civic participation. There are many types of school libraries– here’s why they’re all essential.

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eSchool News

JUNE 7, 2022

SILVER SPRING, MD (Tuesday, June 7, 2022) —Iowa’s Southwest Valley Community School District (SVCSD) today announced it is broadening its partnership with Discovery Education to support science education in elementary school classrooms districtwide.

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eSchool News

JUNE 2, 2022

The contest enables communities to vote for their elementary school to win $10,000 to support financial literacy education in their school. Caregiver participation in student learning has profound, positive impacts on academic and lifelong success. The contest is open through June 17, 2022.

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eSchool News

JUNE 26, 2023

Charlotte, NC — When elementary school teachers and students across Kentucky’s Johnson County School District (JCSD) return to their classrooms this Fall, they will find new resources in their high-tech toolkits thanks to an expanded partnership with Discovery Education.

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eSchool News

MAY 9, 2024

districts, schools, and educators who have impacted student learning by adapting and personalizing instruction to better pique curiosity and engagement. Congratulations to all who participated in this inaugural event. For the first time this May, the Discovery Education Awards recognized U.S. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

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eSchool News

MAY 15, 2023

Key points: Esports programs are inclusive and can lead to positive student outcomes A simple approach with accessible, easy-to-use tools, is critical Scholastic esports is rapidly growing, and many schools are starting to incorporate esports programs into their curriculum.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Moreover, issues like digital dividewhere not all students have equal access to technologyraise concerns about equity in education. Research indicates that active participation leads to higher retention rates, which can be upwards of 60% for students engaged in interactive learning. Cost-effectiveness is another critical advantage.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Esports can engage even the youngest of students, and these programs help students develop critical skills no matter what paths they pursue : Scholastic esports is rapidly growing, and many schools are starting to incorporate esports programs into their curriculum. In an AI-driven world, how can students maintain their own voices?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2024

BOSTON Charlotte Brett, the librarian at Antrim Elementary School in New Hampshire is the winner of the grand prize of a $4,000 gift certificate in the Lexia Library Wish program. Antrim Elementary School spent 2023 without a librarian, and Brett intends to use the Lexia Library Wish funds to update the schools library.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The National Science Foundation has pushed for broadening participation in STEM fields and increasing diversity for populations that have previously been excluded from STEM-related opportunities.

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eSchool News

JULY 8, 2022

Ten years ago it was not commonplace to see a Technology Director on staff at an elementary school, let alone a Technology Integration Specialist. The global pandemic has created an immediate need for better edtech solutions in our schools due to increased awareness around ensuring the health and wellness of students and staff. .

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eSchool News

AUGUST 12, 2024

At some point, though, our experiences at the same Florida elementary school diverged. While my colleague was asked to lead a grade-level team, I was tapped to head up the school’s Black History Month programming. After school, she oversaw academic enrichment while I supervised detention.

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eSchool News

APRIL 11, 2024

The findings, based on surveys conducted last spring by the RAND Corporation, shed light on the uneven access students have to advanced math classes in middle school, which can have lasting effects on their higher education and job prospects. But by middle school, nearly 70% of principals said they grouped students in math.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 24, 2018

Over the past three years, a group of elementary school students from Southeast Washington, D.C., These students are all participants in The Creative School (formerly The Boys Institute) at Stanton Elementary School, an initiative designed to promote wellness and creativity—and to flip the narrative around young boys of color.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

During this unique distance learning opportunity, students will participate in the ExoLab-8 plant science experiment in which they will grow and analyze their own legumes simultaneously with legumes grown in space. Then students will have the opportunity to participate in post-flight genetic and data analysis. This month, Magnitude.io

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eSchool News

MARCH 30, 2023

Charlotte, NC — New Mexico’s Aztec Municipal School District (AMSD) today announced the renewal of its multiyear partnership with Discovery Education supporting science education in three district elementary schools. Also, all AMSD educators enjoy access to the Discovery Educator Network.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 14, 2015

In an effort to encourage this involvement, North Carolina’s Guilford County Schools has taken several innovative steps—such as offering free online tutoring to every family, as well as online videos and face-to-face training in the workplace to show parents how they can support their children’s success. Whitley said.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Our overall objective was to expand access to literacy and use real-world data in curating and individualizing collections to better serve the needs of the district’s highly diverse student population. Students can easily access the collections through their reading app. Maximizing purchasing power for district-wide access.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 8, 2024

However, I changed career paths six years ago after witnessing how much one of my former colleagues enjoyed being a school librarian. I still get to share my AP science background in my library media specialist role, where I participate in our AP Seminar and Science Research programs.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

So how do you make that data accessible, relevant and maybe even fun? American University is one of 10 universities working with census data as part of the Opportunity Project’s fall technology development sprint, which focuses on decennial data accessibility. It was middle school that experienced a gap. If you’re the U.S.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 20, 2022

SILVER SPRING, MD (Wednesday, January 19, 2022) — Shawnee Mission School District (SMSD) in Johnson County, Kansas has initiated a new partnership with Discovery Education supporting science education. Mystery Science lessons conclude with a hands-on activity incorporating basic supplies commonly found in a classroom or at home. .

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eSchool News

MARCH 2, 2016

How innovative districts are exposing more students to coding and closing the participation gap. Endorsement by the White House is valuable to those new to introducing computer science (CS) in the classroom, as well as others, like members of the Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools , who have championed CS for years.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

Yet every student in Piedmont is given a laptop in school and to take home and, through partnerships developed by the district, can access free or low-cost broadband 24/7. Early college access for later success. In Enlarged City School District of Middletown (N.Y.),

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eSchool News

MARCH 13, 2024

During an eSchool News Innovation Roundtable with a focus on DEI, moderated by eSchool News Content Director Kevin Hogan, district leaders delved into the critical but complicated topic of DEI in school districts. What do they look like in terms of the active participation of teachers and students? AR: [One of the U.S.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 24, 2024

During an eSchool News Innovation Roundtable with a focus on DEI, moderated by eSchool News Content Director Kevin Hogan, district leaders delved into the critical but complicated topic of DEI in school districts. What do they look like in terms of the active participation of teachers and students? AR: [One of the U.S.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 19, 2022

Jennifer Pastor, Fourth Grade Math Teacher, Tioga Elementary School , Rapides Parish Schools, Louisiana & a 2022 Curriculum Associates Extraordinary Educator. “As College isn’t always the next path for every student, and it is important students have opportunities and exposure to different trades in high school.

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eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2022

In the platform, educators can create their own instructional content or access science investigations and projects—which can be used with or without Vernier probeware—to meet the unique needs of their students. It includes robust content, resources, assessments, and management tools.

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eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2023

million in grants to 13 Massachusetts school districts to implement Ignite! The One8 Foundation is expanding schools’ ability to access programs like Ignite! Reading by providing grants to schools that offset the costs of adopting new programs. BOSTON – The One8 Foundation today announced it is providing over $5.7

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eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2017

The creative applications of these interactive video technologies provide immediate real-time access to credible and believable student mentors on a wide variety of subjects. Schools too often create student competitions that only provoke conflict. to elicit their participation. Peer mentoring 2.0 Peer Mentoring 2.0

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Located in central Kentucky, the Hardin County Schools consists of 13 elementary schools, five middle schools, and three high schools, and is dedicated to helping all students learn in a safe environment that prepares them for college and career. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

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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. CPS educators and students districtwide will have access to this resource. Discovery Education?

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Sixth, seventh, and eighth graders in participating states are invited to submit a 500-word essay addressing a community issue. The full list of participating states can be found on the map available at this link. ” You can learn more and sign up to participate in the National Civics Bee by visiting this link.

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