Culture, Education and Educational Technologies

Frontline Education Announces Hope Needham as Chief People & Culture Officer

eSchool News

DECEMBER 18, 2024

GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Frontline Education , a leading provider of administration software purpose-built for educators in K-12, today announced the appointment of Hope Needham as Chief People & Culture Officer.

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Hundreds of STEM Grants Have Been Terminated. K-12 Math Educators Will Lose Out

Edsurge

MAY 5, 2025

Bruce McLaren has committed his career to understanding how education technologies, especially digital games and intelligent-tutoring systems, can help children learn. According to Ross, NSF cuts to STEM education projects dwarfed all other award terminations. It tried to address an existing blindspot in math teacher education.

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Building a Culture of Digital Innovation in Education with Student Devices

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 20, 2021

I’ve spent the past few years as an instructional coach showing teachers how to integrate technology into the curriculum. During that time, I’ve learned that for teachers to truly embrace digital innovation in the classroom, they will need to be supported by a culture that fully embraces educational technology.

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Gen Z Is Growing Up in Education Upheaval. How Are Teens Doing?

Edsurge

APRIL 24, 2025

Parsing education data into snack-sized servings. The oldest of the cohort born from 1997 to 2012 are in their mid- to late 20s and taking heat for chafing against workplace culture in ways that come off as entitled (sound familiar, millennials?). Gen Z is in an awkward phase.

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How 5 educators use digital tools in the classroom

eSchool News

AUGUST 7, 2024

Integrating digital tools into the classroom may seem intimidating to some educators, but fear not–it’s a relatively simple process once you’ve vetted a tool and confirmed that it enhances your instruction and adds learning value. Google Arts and Culture offers over 1,600 experiments and counting.

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Assessment Culture: What It Is and Why It Matters

Edsurge

MAY 20, 2024

In the post-COVID pandemic educational setting, assessment offers ways to gain crucial insights into student thinking and learning and the areas requiring support for progress toward learning goals. The first step is to consider the idea of school culture and how it underpins the related concept of assessment culture.

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This Is Your Brain on Math: The Science Behind Culturally Responsive Instruction

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

As a math educator at the high school and middle school levels, I lived for the moments when students’ furrowed brows ever-so-slightly began to unfold and smiles emerged. Many of those luminations surfaced because the lessons my students engaged with were designed to promote student inquiry and prioritize cultural relevance.

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eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 11 inspiring educators

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards recognize the dedicated efforts of education professionals across K-12 departments, including IT, curriculum, instruction and administration. The program received an influx of inspiring nominations that highlight the innovation and selflessness of educators in schools and districts across the nation.

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3 ways educators can leverage videos

eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2022

I contend that video technology helped to save education during the pandemic, and therefore should not be abandoned. Educators are using video apps and tools to share lesson ideas, best practices, and classroom instruction. Here are three suggestions for how educators can leverage video for years to come.

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A New Student Made Me Rethink My Classroom Culture — and the Ways It Marginalizes Students

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

There were few role models who looked like me outside of my family, and the only cultural representations I saw were insulting stereotypes that mocked Indian culture. She told me that although he enjoyed the new school, it was a culture shock from his previous school. Now, I’m not so sure.

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How We Can Honor Indigenous Values in Our Teaching Without Appropriating the Culture

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

As a writer, my Indigenous culture shows up in my poetry. How do we, as educators, empower ourselves to affirm Indigenous knowledge as foundational to our practice and move closer to a pedagogy of justice and gratitude in our curriculum? As a teacher, it filters through my relationships with students and into the curriculum I curate.

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

eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2024

BEAVERTON, Oregon — Vernier Science Education has named Jill Hedrick as its new chief executive officer (CEO). What stood out to me about Vernier Science Education is its longstanding history in serving science educators worldwide,” said Hedrick. “My

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Can VR Help Preserve and Teach Indigenous Culture?

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Jared Ten Brink, a doctoral student in education at the University of Michigan, is an enrolled member of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi. As a former science teacher and instructional coach, though, he was looking for a way to deliver the teachings of tribal elders to a broader audience via distance education.

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Educators Speak Out About Leadership, Identity and Systemic Change

Edsurge

MAY 27, 2025

Over the last nine months, weve worked with eight fellows whose pathways in education are as diverse as they have ever been, including a trauma psychotherapist turned early childhood counselor, a physics teacher with a penchant for storytelling and a Jordan-born immigrant who moved to the United States to pursue her passion for teaching.

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How a Culture of Caring Is Helping These Schools Improve Student Mental Health

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Cole-Ochoa is among the educators nationwide who are trying new approaches to social-emotional learning in hopes of helping students deal with the continuing mental health struggles that took shape or worsened during the isolation of remote learning that started in 2020. “[Now] some of them have blossomed, some of them have overcome that.

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Trimming the Edtech Fat: How Districts Are Streamlining Their Digital Ecosystems

Edsurge

MAY 16, 2025

But with pandemic relief funding winding down and pressure mounting to demonstrate educational impact, many districts are now facing a new challenge: cleaning house. Thats the guiding principle behind the EdTech Systems Guide released by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 10 dedicated educators

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards recognize the dedicated efforts of education professionals across K-12 departments, including IT, curriculum, instruction and administration. The program received an influx of inspiring nominations that highlight the innovation and selflessness of educators in schools and districts across the nation.

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Early Education Grant Provides STEAM Learning for Jewish Day Schools

eSchool News

JUNE 10, 2021

This initiative includes curriculum and two STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) educational technology platforms, KIBO and ScratchJr. Rose-Jane Sulman, director of the David Lear Sulman Fund, said, “Our goal is to improve Jewish schools by improving their STEAM education. About KinderLab Robotics.

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An Educator’s Podcast Aims to Be an Antidote to School Culture Wars

Edsurge

MARCH 5, 2024

But Futernick — a longtime educator who has served as an elementary school teacher, a teacher educator and a leader of a national school turnaround center — aims to keep the dialogues as civil and productive as possible. I became distressed about these so-called ‘culture wars’ erupting all over the place. I've heard this.

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Vernier Graphical Analysis Pro App Wins Top Education Awards

eSchool News

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The Vernier Graphical Analysis Pro app, which engages students in advanced data analysis from biology, chemistry, and physics experiments, was recently recognized by two leading education awards. About Vernier Software & Technology.

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5 digital resources to inspire curiosity and engage students

eSchool News

APRIL 30, 2024

During that time, I have enjoyed working with the staff, students, parents, and community members to thoughtfully integrate technology into the classrooms. In 1995, I became the Educational Technology Coach for the Verona Area High School. Google Arts and Culture : I have been a fan of Google Arts and Culture for years.

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Rise Vision Named “Student Safety Solution Provider of The Year” in 2023 EdTech Breakthrough Awards Program

eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2023

Rise Vision helps schools improve communication and safety, increase student involvement, celebrate student achievements, and create a positive school culture. Rise Vision provides easy to use technology, which educators are able to use to manage communications across districts.

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Discovery Education Keeps Students, Educators, and Families Connected to Curiosity Throughout November with Exciting Series of No Cost Virtual Events

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

To keep students, educators, and families connected to curiosity, Discovery Education presents six new no cost virtual events during the month of November. 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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Spaced repetition is the secret to overcoming learning loss

eSchool News

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Just as “turnt,” “on fleek,” and “adulting” have become trending words in pop culture, so too has “spaced repetition” become a buzzword in education. Some educators are obsessed with it. And yet it remains the most underrated and underutilized learning principle in the history of education. So what’s “the tea?”

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Education Needs a Reset. We Can Start by Listening to Our Teachers.

Edsurge

APRIL 4, 2022

Depending on how you look at it, Ed Secretary Miguel Cardona’s assertion that “we’re closer to a reset in education than ever before” is either a beacon of hope at the end of a long, dark tunnel, or the opening of a new front in an increasingly polarizing culture war.

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Bringing Better STEM Education to the Rural South

Edsurge

APRIL 19, 2024

Department of Education and will last five years. By partnering with HBCUs, the hope is that the curriculum will be more culturally responsive to the needs of students in the rural South. Other challenges seem to have set back STEM education, too. The project is funded through a nearly $8 million innovation grant from the U.S.

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Making Math Class Relevant to Real Life

Edsurge

MAY 12, 2025

Some educators think its because math instruction is stuck in a rut. Henderson previously worked for the Utah Department of Education, where she noted that math is the biggest stumbling block for students trying to get a high school diploma. When would I ever use this? Solving this motivation problem is tricky.

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AI Chatbots Reflect Cultural Biases. Can They Become Tools to Alleviate Them?

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Jeremy Price was curious to see whether new AI chatbots including ChatGPT are biased around issues of race and class. So he devised an unusual experiment to find out.

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Resilience Is as Important for Educators as It Is for Students

Edsurge

DECEMBER 2, 2021

We do this by focusing on our environment, climate and culture in order to develop the protective factors that support resilience. We can help make our school environments more connected and supportive, and we can help our educators and leaders become more resilient. December’s webinar, on Personal Resilience , will be held Dec.

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Should Educators Put Disclosures on Teaching Materials When They Use AI?

Edsurge

AUGUST 1, 2024

If students are required to make clear when and how they’re using AI tools, should educators be too? At colleges and universities, there's a culture of professors grabbing materials from the web without always citing them. But many experts say it depends on what a teacher is doing with AI.

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Indigenous Knowledge Is Often Overlooked in Education. But It Has A Lot to Teach Us.

Edsurge

JANUARY 13, 2022

For many Indigenous communities, the goal of education has always been to nurture the wellbeing of the whole child, including their emotional, mental, physical and spiritual development I recently reflected on this memory as I once again sat at that same wooden table. From a very young age, I recognized these differences.

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5 ways to teach and assess learning in the age of AI

eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2024

Some experts believe this new technology can have a positive impact on teaching and learning, while others fret it may weaken the teaching of critical thinking and increase bias by spreading misinformation about different groups and cultures. Does this all sound far-fetched? Secret 1: Multimedia assignments. 2023, July 27).

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17 Hero Awards finalists demonstrate their commitment to education

eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2022

The eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards recognize the dedicated efforts of education professionals across K-12 departments, including IT, curriculum, instruction and administration. Jim Perry came to education as a second career and has brought such dedication and fresh perspective to his staff, students, and district at large.

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Friday 5: Digital equity in schools

eSchool News

MAY 24, 2024

To maintain an inclusive learning environment and work for equity in education, it is critical that educators have effective strategies to ensure that all students, regardless of their abilities, are given the opportunity to thrive academically. How access to technology can create equity in schools The latest iteration of the U.S.

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The 4 Dimensions of Educator Wellness [Infographic]

Edsurge

AUGUST 12, 2024

Educator wellness is more than buzzwords. Living a well-balanced and fully engaged life is essential for building a safe, supportive and collaborative school culture that positively impacts both student achievement and teacher retention.

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Carnegie Learning Recognized as Global Innovator on 2023 GSV 150 List

eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2023

Pittsburgh, PA – Carnegie Learning , a leader in artificial intelligence for K-12 education and formative assessment, announced today it has been selected for the GSV (Global Silicon Valley) 150, a list of the world’s most transformative private companies in education. Not only do we embrace change, we create it.

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Smarter Classrooms for Today and Tomorrow

eSchool News

MAY 1, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, technology can play a pivotal role in shaping the learning experience. Verizon is working to empower educators and students with cutting-edge tools essential for unlocking the full potential of education.

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FETC 2025: Good to Know Before You Go

eSchool News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) welcomes forward-thinking educators and edtech leaders as they seek to transform and innovate teaching and learning in their classrooms, schools, and districts. Dive into operational strategies and explore emerging technologies set to redefine educational management.

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What If Myths, Metaphors and Riddles Are the Key to Reshaping K-12 Education?

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Every year ACX, as the blog is often called, hosts a book review contest, and the latest winner summarizes Egan’s 1997 book, “ The Educated Mind: How Cognitive Tools Shape Our Understanding.” And that appealed to Brandon Hendrickson, who stumbled across Egan’s work while doing a master’s program in education at the University of Washington.

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Gale and ConnectEDD Publishing Announce Partnership to Offer Jimmy Casas’ PD Resources on Gale eBooks Platform

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2024

This collaboration offers a unique collection of acclaimed professional learning resources that provides districts and educators with unlimited and simultaneous access to the digital content they need when they need it for PD growth and student success.

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Could AI Give Civics Education a Boost?

Edsurge

MARCH 26, 2024

When longtime educator Zachary Cote first read about the release of ChatGPT about 15 months ago, he says his first instinct was to be “concerned” about its impact in the classroom, worried that students might simply ask the AI tool to do work for them. EdSurge connected with Cote and Davison Humphries for this week’s EdSurge Podcast.

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How Trauma Impacts the Well-Being of Black Women Educators

Edsurge

JANUARY 31, 2024

While educators are leaving the field at unprecedented rates , many districts are scrambling to meet the needs of all their students. Understanding the Prevalence of Trauma Among Black Women Educators When I look back over my journey as a Black educator, there were many unforgettable, challenging moments.

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Student engagement requires more than edtech tools

eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2024

The right blend of teachers and technology: What’s right for one student may be different than what’s right for another. The Department of Education’s newly-updated National Educational Technology Plan introduces a component Murray said is critical for the nation–not just the digital divide, but the digital use divide.

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Despite Historic Funding, Early Childhood Educators Continue to Struggle, Report Finds

Edsurge

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Despite the historic funding that was funneled into the field in the wake of the pandemic, early care and education continues to be one of the most beleaguered occupations in the United States. Early childhood educators earn, on average, $13.07 Nationally, wages for early childhood educators have increased by 4.6 billion a year.

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Frontline Education Announces Hope Needham as Chief People & Culture Officer

Hundreds of STEM Grants Have Been Terminated. K-12 Math Educators Will Lose Out

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Building a Culture of Digital Innovation in Education with Student Devices

Gen Z Is Growing Up in Education Upheaval. How Are Teens Doing?

How 5 educators use digital tools in the classroom

Assessment Culture: What It Is and Why It Matters

This Is Your Brain on Math: The Science Behind Culturally Responsive Instruction

eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 11 inspiring educators

3 ways educators can leverage videos

A New Student Made Me Rethink My Classroom Culture — and the Ways It Marginalizes Students

How We Can Honor Indigenous Values in Our Teaching Without Appropriating the Culture

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

Can VR Help Preserve and Teach Indigenous Culture?

Educators Speak Out About Leadership, Identity and Systemic Change

How a Culture of Caring Is Helping These Schools Improve Student Mental Health

Trimming the Edtech Fat: How Districts Are Streamlining Their Digital Ecosystems

eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 10 dedicated educators

Early Education Grant Provides STEAM Learning for Jewish Day Schools

An Educator’s Podcast Aims to Be an Antidote to School Culture Wars

Vernier Graphical Analysis Pro App Wins Top Education Awards

5 digital resources to inspire curiosity and engage students

Rise Vision Named “Student Safety Solution Provider of The Year” in 2023 EdTech Breakthrough Awards Program

Discovery Education Keeps Students, Educators, and Families Connected to Curiosity Throughout November with Exciting Series of No Cost Virtual Events

Spaced repetition is the secret to overcoming learning loss

Education Needs a Reset. We Can Start by Listening to Our Teachers.

Bringing Better STEM Education to the Rural South

Making Math Class Relevant to Real Life

AI Chatbots Reflect Cultural Biases. Can They Become Tools to Alleviate Them?

Resilience Is as Important for Educators as It Is for Students

Should Educators Put Disclosures on Teaching Materials When They Use AI?

Indigenous Knowledge Is Often Overlooked in Education. But It Has A Lot to Teach Us.

5 ways to teach and assess learning in the age of AI

17 Hero Awards finalists demonstrate their commitment to education

Friday 5: Digital equity in schools

The 4 Dimensions of Educator Wellness [Infographic]

Carnegie Learning Recognized as Global Innovator on 2023 GSV 150 List

Smarter Classrooms for Today and Tomorrow

FETC 2025: Good to Know Before You Go

What If Myths, Metaphors and Riddles Are the Key to Reshaping K-12 Education?

Gale and ConnectEDD Publishing Announce Partnership to Offer Jimmy Casas’ PD Resources on Gale eBooks Platform

Could AI Give Civics Education a Boost?

How Trauma Impacts the Well-Being of Black Women Educators

Student engagement requires more than edtech tools

Despite Historic Funding, Early Childhood Educators Continue to Struggle, Report Finds

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