eSchool News

MAY 26, 2022

SILVER SPRING, MD (Thursday, May 26, 2022) —The Aim Academy of Science and Technology in Minneapolis, MN, today announced it has selected Discovery Education — the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place— to support science and social studies instruction in all grades.

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Edsurge

JULY 5, 2019

Recently, Education Week published an article describing culturally-questionable activities and language found in Studies Weekly , a social studies curriculum used by more than 13,000 schools across the country. Study after study has demonstrated that high-quality curricular resources play a vital role in improving student learning.

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eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2015

Students and educators will have access to a collection of more than 1 million online textbooks and image databases that can be used for instruction on subjects, such as social studies, the language arts, and science.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Adding IXL Language Arts to the list ensures that eligible local education agencies across the state can request reimbursement for purchasing the platform to enhance early literacy instruction. IXL is currently used by 20 percent of students in Missouri, accounting for more than 210,000 students.

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eSchool News

JULY 25, 2024

It’s one thing to study a concept in a textbook. A recent study compared two groups of students learning in an art appreciation course–one learning in a more traditional learning model and the other group integrated virtual reality. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.”

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The UEPC’s study shows that IXL can be a reliable partner in Utah educators’ efforts toward recovering learning, differentiating instruction and boosting achievement in math.” IXL skills also match popular textbooks used in the state, helping teachers easily incorporate IXL’s curriculum into daily lessons.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

The deal provides 83 elementary schools and 17 high schools with access to IXL’s award-winning program to supplement instruction in math and English language arts. Austin ISD is the fifth-largest school district in Texas and serves a diverse student body. IXL’s impact in Texas.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Perched in lime green desk chairs, dozens of employees of OpenStax work here to transform physics, calculus and psychology materials into digital textbooks that students can study at no cost. First, OpenStax came for textbooks. By the nonprofit’s estimates, more than half of U.S. colleges use at least one.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

He then went on to study school psychology and special education in graduate school. There are five magnet schools in the elementary levels—a school for arts, aerospace and engineering, medical science, international studies, and technology. At my first board meeting, I said that we have to take back all these textbooks.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Some 3D printing is incorporated into math and science lessons, some geography and some art, but overall, 3D printers are being used as incentives to complete the “normal” lesson. Students use the headsets to study and review at any time. How are 3D printers being used? How 3D printers are used from school to school varies.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 3, 2023

As part of the collaboration, the state’s second-largest K-12 school system will now use IXL’s award-winning platform district-wide to boost academic achievement in math, English language arts, science, social studies and Spanish. IXL also provides test preparation skill plans and personalized study plans for the SAT and ACT.

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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. Social Studies?Techbooks. Discovery Education’s?Social Math Techbook.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

In language arts classes, students can write papers or create presentations on their laptops, uploading the file to the web to work on at home and at school. A new arts class at Jay M. The world that they live in is technology based,” said Cindy Pusanik, a sixth-grade language arts teacher at Robinson Middle. “We

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eSchool News

MARCH 18, 2024

Math should be an exciting space to be in, one that’s connected to experiences outside of the textbook or classroom. Teachers can help students see how math animates science, history, music, social studies, art, and sports. Math is joyful! It should be joyful. I’m a first-generation Dominican American.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Some 3D printing is incorporated into math and science lessons, some geography and some art, but overall, 3D printers are being used as incentives to complete the normal lesson. Students use the headsets to study and review at any time. How are 3D printers being used? How 3D printers are used from school to school varies.

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eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2024

Awards can range from academic excellence and perfect attendance to contributions in sports, arts, and community service. This could include science fairs, art exhibitions, or community service projects. Highlighting success stories : Use newsletters, social media, and school websites to share success stories.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 28, 2022

— IXL , the personalized learning platform used by more than 13 million students, announced that the Pennsylvania Evidence Resource Center (ERC) has added IXL Math and IXL English Language Arts (ELA) to its list of evidence-based resources. The study investigated hundreds of public schools in Pennsylvania that used IXL Math or IXL ELA.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports instruction wherever it takes place. . Currently, the company’s Social Studies Techbooks are used in middle school classrooms districtwide. In addition, the Discovery Education K-12 learning platform is used in all CCISD classrooms. Connecting

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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. stay connected with Discovery Education on social media through?

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eSchool News

MAY 31, 2017

Higher ed is also leading the way in online presence to attract and retain phigital students , like with state-of-the-art websites [read also what mistakes to avoid in campus website creation here ]. Students also say a lack of digital technology options and tedious online protocols make them think less of their university.

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eSchool News

JULY 15, 2021

July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — IXL Learning , developer of personalized learning products used by more than 12 million students, announced that the IXL platform won two SIIA CODiE Awards in the Best Advanced Mathematics and Best Foundational English Language Arts (ELA) categories. SAN MATEO, Calif.,

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eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2021

The team will take state of the art content and create engaging learning experiences, fully aligned to ACTFL World Language standards, and delivered through VHS Learning’s unique, asynchronous model. To develop the program, VHS Learning is working with a stellar team of subject matter experts.

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k12 Digest

APRIL 26, 2025

A school is more than just classrooms and textbooks; its a place where young minds take shape, dreams take flight, and lifelong connections are made. The arts programsspanning dance, music, visual arts, and theatershowcase student talent on national stages. Exposure to the arts is a cornerstone of the Gulliver experience.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 15, 2018

The rising cost of printed textbooks—as well as tuition and university life—have made them unaffordable for many students. As the financial viability of printed textbooks declines little by little, the demand for alternatives like online learning content continues to grow. Those days are coming to an end.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

More than three-quarters (77 percent) of teachers who relied on curriculum outside of textbooks created their own materials in 2023, and that pattern is likely to continue. In fact, there was a 56 percent drop in teachers who turned to commercial products for non-textbook instruction in 202223 versus 202122.

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eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2024

However, studies suggest that a significant percentage of students feel disengaged in their learning, posing a challenge for educators. Additionally, tools like QuickDraw by Google assist students in generating visual content by predicting drawings and offering clip-art style options.

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eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2016

Central Valley School District administrators envisioned such a shift when they decided to begin swapping paper textbooks for iPads in the 2012-13 school year. “I spend less time waiting for students to copy notes and more time helping students work problems,” Sowinski said.

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eSchool News

APRIL 21, 2022

Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. . Available on Discovery Education’s Earth Day website, this collection of K-12 content is organized by grade band and has been curated by Discovery Education’s team of curriculum experts.

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eSchool News

MARCH 10, 2021

Ignite My Future brought this vision to life by adopting a transdisciplinary approach and integrating computational thinking concepts into all core subjects, including math, science, language arts, and social studies. according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics employment projections. currently teach computer science.

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eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2024

It can also act as a study companion, generating practice questions, summarizing key points from e-textbooks and webpages, and much more. It can assist with homework by providing explanations and step-by-step solutions to problems and help students understand difficult concepts.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

It started with a push for desktop computers which soon expanded to iPads and the wonderful apps (like art programs) that made tablets essential tools. The next game changer, according to education experts, will be digital textbooks. RAZ Kids books can’t be read on a Nook and many textbooks require a publisher-provided reader.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 13, 2024

Educational Video Content Creators Educational video content creators are empowering educators to bring lessons to life in ways textbooks simply can’t. Digital Art Platforms Digital art platforms are unlocking creative potential in students like never before.

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Edsurge

APRIL 9, 2020

Laptops and internet connections are not available in every household , and even students who usually have such resources available may now find themselves competing for them with siblings or parents studying or working from home. But educators who want to make sure they reach every student don’t have to resort to mailing printed worksheets.

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Edsurge

MAY 10, 2021

SplashLearn’s game-based learning platform—available in 150+ countries and already used by more than 40 million children—features thousands of research-informed games aimed at instructing young learners in English language arts and math. Research and efficacy studies have really had an impact. Recommended Resources for Educators.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2021

leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes?place. In the latest phase of this multiyear collaboration, all district middle school students will receive access to a dynamic digital social studies textbook. Social Studies?Techbook.?Featuring Discovery Education , the worldwide?edtech?leader

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2019

This quiz is part of our upcoming guide, Social Studies: It's Time to ReInvest Social studies is an ever-evolving discipline. Think you’re up to date on the current state of social studies curriculum? As humanity’s story changes, we must continually strive to tell it with accuracy. Having trouble viewing?

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2019

Those applications are fine, but I talk a lot about h ow to integrate technology in cool ways for engagement purposes , like during social studies or math lessons or science. The amount of engagement you are going to have because you are incorporating technology into a language arts lesson is going to go way up. . by Eli Zimmerman.

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