eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

This shift reflects a move toward active and collaborative learning environments, as well as provides students with the tools and resources to engage in hands-on, creative learning projects.

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eSchool News

MAY 9, 2024

By prioritizing cultural responsiveness, school leaders can foster a sense of belonging and empowerment among students, teachers, and the broader school community. School leaders can foster open communication, trust, and collaboration, ensuring that all stakeholders feel heard, valued, and included in decision-making processes.

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eSchool News

MAY 3, 2023

. — BenQ , an internationally renowned provider of visual display solutions, sponsored the Undisputed Texas High School Esports State Championship , April 28-29 at the Esports Stadium Arlington. The germ-resistant and AWS-Certified BenQ Boards transformed the classroom into an interactive and collaborative learning environment in minutes.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Future of School (FoS) and the Digital Learning Collaborative (DLC), two national organizations leading the way toward effective district transformation, today announced the Resilient Schools Project (RSP). A major focus for Future of School is on forecasting?and and broadcasting?the

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eSchool News

AUGUST 25, 2015

Teachers at Holly Pond Middle School are turning to a popular reality TV show as inspiration to get students interested in flexing their research and presentation skills. The school used public funding to add an eLearning library environment for students this year. TV game show format comes to the classroom.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

As Denton Independent School District (ISD) prepares for future ready classrooms with technology and builds new schools, the Texas district is partnering with LocknCharge to create a new mobile device charging cabinet – the Carrier 15 Charging Station™. We are not a 1:1 district. LocknCharge made our Chromebook rollout a success.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2023

4, 2023 – Twelve schools and one district-wide project are a few of the most recent educational institutions to make MiEN Company their furnishing and design partner in creating or upgrading spaces within their school campuses. The categories of projects and the participating schools are listed below: Café Space Projects.

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eSchool News

APRIL 13, 2016

As the Internet of Things impacts education, IT leaders are envisioning uber-connected schools and campuses. Survey participants noted that implementing devices to enable smart schools also comes with concerns, most notably, security–just more than 50 percent of respondents cited this as their top concern.

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eSchool News

JULY 25, 2022

Over the span of my 22-year career as South Carolina public school educator, I’ve taught in self-contained classrooms and I’ve been in departmentalized settings. In my quest to engage my students in social studies, I’ve found that, after a few rounds of trial and error, the social studies textbooks belong on the shelf.

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Edsurge

APRIL 6, 2020

Two weeks ago I was due to visit a handful of innovative schools in New York City and the Bay area as part of my research. Instead, I asked to video conference with my interviewees, which gave me the chance to understand how schools’ closure is shaping learning for the long term. Needless to say, the trips didn’t take place.

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eSchool News

MAY 26, 2023

To maximize a system’s effectiveness and ensure investments pay dividends for students and instructors, decision makers and school technology managers must maintain a strong understanding of all the available solutions, devices, and platforms that can meet their needs.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 3, 2023

LEXINGTON, Kentucky — IXL , the personalized learning platform used by more than 14 million students, has announced a new partnership with Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) in Kentucky. IXL is an immersive learning tool that helps students master content at school, on-the-go and at home.

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GovTech

APRIL 10, 2025

A customized lab at Woodhaven Upper Elementary School in Michigan gives students access to computers, 3D printers, laser engravers, drones, robotic kits, programming software and digital design tools.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 31, 2023

We used this ESSER funding opportunity—plus some additional funding from other sources—to thoroughly review our current facilities across 27 different schools. Others, however, were still using furniture from 1972—the same year that the schools had opened. Prioritize schools with the most need.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

A few years ago, we wrote an article for EdSurge about our school, Taos Academy, and its personalized learning model, focused on flexible weekly scheduling. In that model, students come to campus a few days a week and learn online the rest of the time—not unlike what many schools are experimenting with these days.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 1, 2020

I know that is a big ask when most teachers had little, to no, warning that their schools were closing. However, in the world of online learning, students typically have access to an entire week’s worth of content at the beginning of the week. 4 Prioritize Student Communication & Collaboration.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2023

Boston – While many schools and families worry about the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on student learning, students who enroll in high-quality, teacher-led online classes with VHS Learning continue to show consistent progress. Students who took VHS Learning summer school courses for credit recovery achieved success as well.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

That was important because after school we have larger meetings that have to be held there, so we need greater flexibility to be able to move the tables and chairs around. Having that kind of collaborative partnership and flexibility was very nice. Fill it with modular furniture options. Get creative with tables, chairs, and fixtures.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 28, 2020

Not so long ago, students did most of their learning at school, and maybe while doing homework or during trips to the museum. Now, learning—like the internet—is everywhere thanks to the ubiquity of smartphones and chromebooks. But that doesn’t mean learning stops when they leave school.” And then the No.

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eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2015

At Memorial Middle School in Fitchburg, Mass., Supporters say the method is growing in popularity, but Landry is the only one who uses it in his school. “It’s the idea that the classroom centers on the students,” said Landry, who also uses elements of collaborative learning.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Recently, however, the growing awareness of neurodiversity has started to shift the school design narrative for students with unique learning styles. Every student deserves to feel like school is a place designed with them in mind – a space where they belong and can thrive.

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eSchool News

JUNE 4, 2024

students remain persistent and troubling–despite decades of targeted interventions and whole-school improvement programs. You’ll see critical thinking in an after-school mock trial program, or for an honors program that serves 8 percent of the school population, or for the special debate team or the selective entry school.”

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Scaffolds help ELLs learn the language and master academic content This ESL teacher ensures students learn the language–and feel the love How edtech is transforming bilingual education in the U.S. Collaborative learning : Pairing students with supportive peers can encourage discussion and understanding of complex ideas.

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eSchool News

APRIL 17, 2024

Creating a positive and inclusive learning environment, fostering collaborative learning experiences, and promoting empathy and understanding among students contributes to fulfilling the need for relatedness. However, addressing the root causes of student apathy requires systemic changes beyond the classroom.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 4, 2024

Look Who’s Talking—Interview with Glenn Robbins, Superintendent of Schools at Brigantine Public School District, NJ FETC finalized its speaker list for this year’s event this week, which includes dozens of experts and educators.

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eSchool News

JUNE 20, 2023

PITTSBURGH–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Carnegie Learning , a leader in AI-driven technology, curriculum, and professional learning solutions for K-12 education, today announced a new partnership with all Dallas Independent School District (ISD) middle and high schools to provide math education for over 66,000 students.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

And, even more important, which of these emerging technologies address the chief problems you are trying to solve in your school or school district? Each year the New Media Consortium (NMC) and CoSN—the Consortium for School Networking — jointly create the Horizon Report. Rethinking How Schools Work.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

AI fosters content enrichment by generating interactive learning materials like simulations and virtual labs, making subjects more engaging. Collaborative learning environments benefit from AI-driven tools, promoting communication and teamwork.

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eSchool News

APRIL 2, 2018

Access to unlimited new information has created seemingly contradictory qualities in today’s students—more self-reliant and independent, but with a preference toward collaborative learning environments and comfortable learning with other students. The Garnet Valley School District in Glen Mills, Penn.,

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eSchool News

JANUARY 4, 2024

Look Who’s Talking—Interview with Glenn Robbins, Superintendent of Schools at Brigantine Public School District, NJ FETC finalized its speaker list for this year’s event this week, which includes dozens of experts and educators.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

One notable piece of K-12 tech innovation news is the integration of interactive devices and digital learning tools, transforming static learning spaces into dynamic, multimedia-rich environments. These devices and tools empower teachers to create engaging lessons, fostering a more interactive and collaborative learning experience.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 7, 2018

Virtual Classrooms and VR Help Schools Get Qualified Teachers. The teacher pool is getting smaller, and naturally, is getting filled with less qualified candidates, according to public school superintendents. Virtual Tools Bring Better Teachers to Remote Schools. meghan.bogardu…. Wed, 03/07/2018 - 10:00.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

”) as the biggest challenge to technology integration, highlighting the need for reliable platforms and devices as well as consistent, ongoing technical support from school districts and edtech partners. Not up to date 30% of educators cited technical problems (“things don’t work!”)

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

14-17, 2025, in Orlando, the annual conference looks to the future of edtech’s role in teaching and learning is full of inspiring keynotes, information-packed sessions, dynamic exhibit hall presentations, and more. Running Jan. Running Jan. Here’s a look at just a few of the sessions on tap: 1.

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eSchool News

JUNE 15, 2022

June 15, 2022 – An increasing number of schools are finding that scholastic esports – competitive online video gaming between schools – provide the same social and emotional learning (SEL) benefits as traditional athletics and can also be used to teach a variety of subjects. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. billion this year.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 29, 2019

Failure is recognized, encouraged, and embraced as essential to learning as we all strive for personal improvement, academic tenacity, and success. Social-emotional learning is a huge part of our learning process. Students enter my classroom with a plethora of emotional concerns that interfere with learning.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Teachers must employ cultural scaffolding to help diverse students use their backgrounds to enhance academic achievement, including collaborative learning opportunities that empower students to participate actively in decision-making processes. Educational pluralism is prevalent in many democratic school systems.

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