eSchool News

JULY 8, 2024

That’s what happened when we surveyed education technology leaders, and not the people you may think of when you hear that description. Instead, late last year and into the first portion of 2024, we surveyed information technology leaders in schools–the people in the IT departments who work to make technology work.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

This five step to-do list can help educators engage in artificial intelligence and begin using it to positively impact both teaching and learning. Educators are the experts in teaching and learning, and they need to be at the center of conversations about how artificial intelligence will be used in education. Learn about AI.

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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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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. High school educator Lynn Thomas created an Escape Room mission using Brightspace.

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Edsurge

APRIL 24, 2025

Parsing education data into snack-sized servings. Gen Z reached 41 million eligible voters in 2024, and despite being a generation of people who had much of their education interrupted by COVID-19 and the pandemic fallout, a majority believe that education is a key part of improving childrens lives. Gen Z is in an awkward phase.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 14, 2025

(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Iterate.ai , whose AI solutions enable enterprises to build production-ready applications and ready-to-use products for private AI requirements and the AI PC era, today announced a strategic partnership with jp.ik , a global leader in educational technology solutions. Our new partnership with jp.ik Iterate.ai

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Here’s how educators across the country are using tools–from Minecraft: Education Edition to Roblox and easy-to-access online resources–to gamify their lessons and help students engage with learning. Games are part of many people’s lives–so why not use them to benefit students when teaching?

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Key points: It’s key to remember that AI isn’t foolproof—it can make mistakes Equity, transparency, and effectiveness should be goals when using AI in education See related article: More students are seeking an AI-powered school year The November 2022 release of ChatGTP by OpenAI was an inflection point for AI technology.

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eSchool News

MAY 9, 2024

North Carolina — Global edtech leader Discovery Education today announced the recipients of the inaugural Discovery Education Awards. The Discovery Education Awards honor districts, schools, and educators who accelerate achievement among students by tapping into their natural curiosity and desire to learn.

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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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eSchool News

JUNE 15, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO – Swing Education , an online marketplace that connects schools and substitute teachers, announced today $38 million in Series C funding. The funding enables Swing Education to invest in its growth and better address the nation-wide substitute teacher shortage. The need for substitute teachers is acute.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The 2023 eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards honors educators for their exemplary use of innovative edtech to support student learning. Profiled and interviewed here is winner Tom Lamont , a painting and design technology instructor at Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School nominated by TechEdConcepts Inc.

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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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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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eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Offered by Lexia ,a Cambium Learning Group brand , and grounded in the science of reading, both professional learning programs empower educators with the knowledge and skills they need to strengthen students literacy skills. For 40 years, the company has focused on pre-K-12 literacy and today provides solutions for students and educators.

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Teacher Cast

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

In today's rapidly evolving educational landscape, technology plays a crucial role in enhancing learning experiences. Microsoft Bing for Education stands out as a powerful tool that can revolutionize the way educators teach and students learn.

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Edsurge

MAY 5, 2025

As educators and industry leaders, we must ask: What do students and their teachers need to prepare for a future that is still unfolding? How can we ensure that all students develop the computing skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in an increasingly technology-driven workforce?

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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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eSchool News

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Chicago — Los Angeles Unified School District (Los Angeles Unified) has chosen ClassVR from Avantis Education, a global leader in educational virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) technology, to introduce groundbreaking immersive learning experiences to students.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

This is the question educational technology experts will tackle Oct. 8 in a CDW Education webinar titled “Achieving Better Student Outcomes with AI and Interactive Solutions.” How can K–12 leaders ensure artificial intelligence is appropriately integrated into classrooms?

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Edsurge

MAY 21, 2025

Career and Technical Education (CTE) is at a turning point. What once lived on the margins of academic planning is now front and center in national conversations around workforce development, education equity and student well-being. As a former CTE educator and now working on CTE at Pearson , Ive watched this evolution up close.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Created by Lexia, a Cambium Learning Group brand , in collaboration with the nonprofit First Book , the program offered Title 1 educators the chance to win a total of over $16,000 for stocking their classroom or school library with books from the First Book Marketplace. In addition, 25 educators have been named as silver prize winners.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 1, 2024

If students are required to make clear when and how they’re using AI tools, should educators be too? In open-ended answers, some educators said they see it as a tool akin to a calculator, or like using content from a textbook. But many experts say it depends on what a teacher is doing with AI.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2024

/PRNewswire/ — IXL, the award-winning personalized learning platform used by 16 million students, has been named a High Quality Evidence-Based Instructional Material for Early Literacy by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Walberto Flores EdTech Coordinator, Highlands International School San Salvador Artificial intelligence has entered our classrooms — sometimes invited and other times not — leaving educators to ask essential questions about its implementation and impact. Walberto Flores: How might we redefine teaching and learning?

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eSchool News

APRIL 24, 2025

CoSN today announced that the Mid-America Association for Computers in Education ( MACE ) and the Nebraska Chapter of the Consortium for School Networking ( CoSNE ) have been approved by the CoSN Board of Directors as official State Chapters. CoSN State Chapters play a crucial role in advancing the organizations mission at the local level.

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Edsurge

JUNE 6, 2024

Tech giants Google, Microsoft and OpenAI have unintentionally assigned educators around the world major homework for the summer: Adjusting their assignments and teaching methods to adapt to a fresh batch of AI features that students will enter classrooms with in the fall.

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eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

Yourway Learning , a leader in AI-supported educational solutions, announced last week the launch of its$1 million, donor-funded Nationwide AI Grant Initiative. A customizable AI tool builder giving educators the power to design solutions that reflect the unique needs of their students, not generic one-size-fits-all content. .

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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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Edsurge

AUGUST 1, 2024

Rhode Island was launching a registered apprenticeship program for early childhood educators. With her employer’s support, Gundy would get to continue her paid teaching job as she took college courses, pursuing a Child Development Associate (CDA), a nationally recognized credential for those who work in early care and education settings.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 22, 2025

Ten years ago, EdTech: Focus on K12 published a list of blogs that covered all things relating to educational technology. Over the past decade, that list has become an honored tradition for our community, changing with the times to feature education IT influencers, podcasts and more.

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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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eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2025

Eliminating The Office of Education Technology (OET) will create significant gaps in educational technology research, validation, and equity assurance. Organizations like ISTE, Digital Promise, and SEDTA are positioned to potentially take on greater roles in technology validation and certification.

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eSchool News

APRIL 8, 2025

Also, listen to this conversation with Steven Butschi, Director of the North American Google Education Go-to-market and Partnerships team, which works with school districts, universities, and colleges to leverage Googles Workspace and Chromebook products to personalize learning. ” to “how and how much should we implement it?”

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Assessments have the power to shape educational outcomes, but are we truly measuring what matters? Ensuring that assessments are fair, inclusive and meaningful for all students is a growing priority for educators. Candace Thille Associate Professor, Stanford Graduate School of Education Students must know what is being assessed.

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eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2024

AI Is Changing the World: A Conversation on Education’s Future Wednesday, April 10, 2024, 3:15 PM – 4:45 PM US EDT #CoSN2024 might not begin in person until next week but eSchool has already started the conversation. Discover the future of learning in the AI age and gain insights into the innovative solutions reshaping classrooms.”

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Edsurge

JULY 10, 2024

My colleagues feverishly jotted down notes as one of my students, Ethan, moved through his presentation on how educators can more intentionally use AI in their classes. The population of students I serve as a teacher in our Academy for Teaching and Learning are interested in pursuing a career in education.

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