Grades and Interactive Learning

5 fun STEM learning resources for summer engagement

eSchool News

JUNE 16, 2025

Exploratorium: Science Snacks The Exploratorium, a renowned museum of science, art, and human perception in San Francisco, offers Science Snacks–free, hands-on STEM activities designed for students in grades 3-12.

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In Rhode Island, a partnership brings STEM lessons to life

eSchool News

JULY 1, 2025

The program culminates with a presentation by Ashley and a couple of the sixth-grade teachers at a science symposium atthe Providence Public School District’s central office on June 17. It was heartening to see the impression it made on the students.”

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Is the Traditional Classroom Becoming Obsolete?

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Too many students don’t reach grade-level metrics and no one can agree on the cause. As students increasingly seek flexible and interactive learning experiences, the conventional approach may not meet their needs any longer. Passive learning is no longer acceptable. Cost-effectiveness is another critical advantage.

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Exploring the Importance of Digital Literacy: How Parents Can Support Their Children’s Learning of Essential 21st Century Skills

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JUNE 24, 2025

They can effectively utilize educational resources available online, collaborate with peers through digital platforms, and engage in research that enhances their learning experience. Studies have shown that students with strong digital skills tend to have higher grades and better engagement in their educational pursuits.

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How one district’s focus on interactive learning is paying off

eSchool News

AUGUST 9, 2021

. “If you’re using technology just to use it, and it really isn’t helping educate your students, then you’re finding the toy with which to waste your time,” said Joe Bratetich, a fifth grade teacher in the district. They’re always visually stimulated in the world outside of school.

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Virginia’s Portsmouth Public Schools Expands Partnership with Discovery Education to Bring Students in Grades 7-12 State-of-the-Art Digital Resources

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

In this new phase of collaboration, educators, and students in grades 7-12 across PPS will receive access to Discovery Education’s Pivot Interactives service. Following a review of potential solutions, PPS selected Discovery Education’s Pivot Interactives service for use with students in grades 7-12. 

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Celebrate National Distance Learning Week Nov. 8-12 with Live, Daily Free Programs for K-12

eSchool News

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Virtual learning has become a permanent fixture in modern academia. This year, the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC) is honoring National Distance Learning Week (NDLW) by offering 10 live, virtual lessons and field trips with topics ranging from scientific to historical to artistic. Monday, Nov.

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Mathleaks Launches MathVizy in the U.S.: Transforming Math Education with AI

eSchool News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Saving teachers hours on grading and administrative tasks, so they can focus on teaching. Why MathVizy Stands Out: Interactive Learning: Visual explanations demystify even the toughest math concepts. Smart Automation: Instant grading, feedback, and assignment creation for teachers.

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Learning enters the metaverse with “Mission: Mars” Roblox experience

eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on equity, edtech innovation, immersive learning, and the science of reading. This year’s 3rd most-read story focuses on immersive and interactive learning.

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The future of gamification

eSchool News

JULY 27, 2023

times more likely to say that they get excellent grades and do well in school See related article: MDM solutions and gamification make perfect interactive learning partners In the past decade, students have been inundated with more and more distractions. Engagement is the name of the game here, and educators are losing.

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7 Black History Month resources to use the whole year

eSchool News

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Lessons plans cover a number of subjects and can be adapted to fit multiple grade levels. A lesson on Musical Harlem for grades 3-5 lesson helps students learn about the Harlem Renaissance as they create original jazz artwork.

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McGraw Hill Announces a Next Gen Update to Its Beloved Reading Mastery K–5 Instructional Solution

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Learning science company McGraw Hill today announced the release of Reading Mastery Transformations , a long-awaited update to the beloved and effective English language arts solution for grades K–5, used in tens of thousands of classrooms across the country and trusted by educators for 65 years.

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Ozobot Brings Learning to Life with MetaBot™ — the First Free Educational Augmented Reality Robot

eSchool News

DECEMBER 12, 2021

REDONDO BEACH, CA – December 8, 2021 – Ozobot, global leader of programmable robotics and STEAM-based learning solutions for K-12 education that empower the next generation of creators, today unveiled its newest innovation – MetaBot – the first free augmented reality (AR) robot for education.

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Discovery Education Premieres Haul!: An Interactive STEM Learning Experience that Digs Into Sustainable Copper Production with Freeport-McMoRan

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

This immersive, virtual STEM mission is part of Dig Into Mining – The Story of Copper , an educational program for students grades 6-12 that explores the use of metals such as copper in our everyday life. . – Freeport-McMoRan and Discovery Education present a new, first-of-its-kind gamified educational experience with Haul!

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LAUSD launches revolutionary AI tool

eSchool News

MARCH 26, 2024

.” Ed is designed to be an educational co-pilot, using AI to supplement the instruction and support provided by Los Angeles Unified educators and staff by analyzing district data, including grades, attendance and District offerings, and recommending resources, programs and at-home skill practice based on that analysis.

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Introducing Savvas PathMaker, a Complete Learning Solution for College and Career Readiness

eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

With Outlier’s mastery-based learning, college credit is driven by the student’s overall course grade, not a high-stakes test like an AP exam. Providing engaging content and interactive learning features, Savvas CTE courses are designed to maximize student learning, motivation, and achievement.

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TCEA 2025 spotlights innovation, collaboration

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The line includes school-specific headphones made for durability and easy maintenance, as well as school headsets with microphones for interactive learning in classrooms. KinderLab Robotics , creator of the KIBO robot , announced the expansion of its curriculum offerings to serve students in grades 35 with Exploring with KIBO.

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Florida district deploys new math tool

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

Florida’s Jackson County School District will deploy LearnBop, a math learning system, to students across the school district. Following the rollout of Digital Jackson, a one-to-one initiative providing Windows 8 tablets to students in grades K-8, the district next focused on interactive learning content.

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For Back to School, Savvas Supports Educators and Students With Innovative Solutions to Maximize Personalized Learning

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Savvas offers educators an easy, fast, and seamless way to assess learning needs and differentiate instruction for every student in the grade K-8 math and literacy classroom. Civics Interactive © 2024 is a brand-new, all-digital program that’s designed to actively promote civic engagement for young adults in grades 6-12.

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7 ways schools can get creative with STEAM

eSchool News

OCTOBER 4, 2015

In fact, it could start with just a couple of teachers — either art and math specialists or a grade level teacher at the elementary level along with their grade’s planning team. Douglas-Faraci recently shared her decades of experience in making every STEAM program successful. Take time to build momentum.

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4 ways I make learning fun in the classroom

eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2019

When learning a second language, it’s important to teach reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Even though many of the ideas in this article have been created for a language classroom, most of them will work for any subject or grade level. Sometimes they are interactive. Play games.

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Illinois’ Shiloh CUSD #1 Adds New, Cutting-Edge Edtech Tool to Middle School and High School Curriculum to More Deeply Engage Students in Science

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Focused on meeting the unique needs of each individual student and creating a safe environment where learning has no boundaries, district teachers and administrators partner with members of the community to provide all students with opportunities for lifelong learning in a changing world.

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15 edtech startups selected for the inaugural AWS Education Accelerator

eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2024

enlightenAI , San Francisco, CA Enlighten AI is creating an AI-powered personalized teacher’s assistant designed to enhance educators’ impact while making their work more sustainable, including grading and giving feedback. The platform houses the UK’s largest hub of support funds, scholarships, and grants for students.

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New Mexico’s Middle College High School Selects Discovery Education’s Pivot Interactives to Support Student Science Explorations

eSchool News

APRIL 12, 2023

Activities offer opportunities for interactive learning, where students explore and learn for themselves. Easy-to-follow instructions guide students through data collection, measurement, data analysis, and interpretation, while feedback provided by both open-ended and auto-graded questions reinforces correct ideas.

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Using technology to support learning through movement

eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2025

It is a great way to add a new and exciting twist to PE class, whether its helping students hone their soccer skills or using it with interactive learning to reinforce classroom learning. At our district, we started with installing the L system in an elementary school that serves grades 3-5. Teachers loved it.

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A new teacher’s perspective: Today’s best edtech resources

eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2024

STEM kits have proven to be invaluable in my K-5 grade levels where I am able to use age-appropriate coding and robotics kits like Bee-Bots. This organization provides educators with free textual resources and STEM kits for grades kindergarten through high school. Plus, students LOVE AR/VR!

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South Carolina Department of Education Selects DreamBox Learning® to Support COVID-19 Academic Recovery

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

grade levels of growth when students complete five or more lessons per week. “We are delighted to partner with the South Carolina Department of Education to empower students across the state with an engaging, personalized, and effective math learning experience,” said Jessie Woolley-Wilson, DreamBox President and CEO.

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Nearpod Announces the 2022 Educator of the Year Award Winners

eSchool News

MARCH 12, 2023

This year’s winners are: Breaking Barriers: Liudmyla Katereniuk, School Director, Ukraine Community Connector: Alexa Guy, Instructional Reading Intervention Coach, Florida Flocabulary’s Favorite: Sherena Small, School Social Worker, Illinois Magic Maker: Amy Taylor, English and French Teacher, West Virginia Nearpod’s North Star: Christie Thompson, (..)

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9 new digital learning resources from TCEA

eSchool News

MARCH 3, 2022

BrightLink Academy is designed for teachers and instructional coaches to learn how to create engaging learning experiences for students of all grade levels, as well as maximize their proficiency while teaching with Epson BrightLink interactive displays.

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5 vocabulary strategies powered by technology

eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2025

By the time students enter ninth grade, they are expected to know and understand approximately 88,500 word families (Fisher & Frey, 2014). This highlights the challenge of ensuring that students develop a robust vocabulary by the time they reach ninth grade.

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Turning static content into digital lessons

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

New learning platform creates dynamic learning experiences, provides instant feedback to students, and saves teachers hours on grading. Knomadix has introduced a customizable interactive learning platform that converts static content such as PDFs and videos into fully interactive, dynamic content.

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Teachermade Launches Upgraded Pro Version Of Its Popular Interactive Worksheet Software

eSchool News

JUNE 1, 2021

Most of the question types available in TeacherMade can be set to grade themselves automatically, saving many hours in a Teacher’s day. TeacherMade PRO enhances the capabilities of TeacherMade even further, turning TeacherMade from a Covid-19 problem-solver into an interactive digital learning tool.

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The Best End Year Activities to Reinforce 2nd Grade Science

Priceless Ponderings

APRIL 7, 2025

Priceless Ponderings The Best End Year Activities to Reinforce 2nd Grade Science The school year is almost over, and your students are dreaming about summer breakbut hold up! Reviewing science at the end of the year reinforces learning, connects different topics, and gets students ready for whats next. Check out these other blog posts!

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Most Popular of 2015, No. ten: Are digital textbooks worth it?

eSchool News

DECEMBER 17, 2015

Interactive quizzes, comments, and discussions live within the text itself. The addition of video, audio and interactivity allows for multi-modal, personalized, accessible and interactive learning; it’s lightweight for backpacks; and there are cost savings down the road from not printing. The Fairfax Learning Curve.

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What is the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Education?

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

These systems contribute to a more adaptive and interactive learning environment. Additionally, AI automates administrative tasks, such as grading and attendance tracking, streamlining workflows for educators. AI-powered adaptive learning platforms enable personalized instruction, addressing individual student needs and pacing.

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3 Fun Tech Classroom Projects for Summer

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 10, 2023

Elementary School – Interactive Learning Apps Picture your elementary school classroom filled with excited young learners, their eyes glued to their screens as they explore new ideas and grasp essential skills through educational apps. Let’s dive in!

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SIIA Announces 2023 CODiE Award Winners for Education Technology

eSchool News

JUNE 26, 2023

on behalf of CDWG Best Science Instructional Solution for Grades PK–8 BrainPOP Science, BrainPOP Best Science Instructional Solution for Grades 9–12 ExploreLearning Gizmos, ExploreLearning Best Science of Reading/Foundational Skills Solution Amira Learning, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Best Social Sciences/Studies Instructional Solution U.S.

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SIIA Announces Education Technology Finalists for 2023 CODiE Awards

eSchool News

MAY 16, 2023

on behalf of CDWG Best Science Instructional Solution for Grades PK–8 STEMscopes Science, Accelerate Learning Inc. on behalf of CDWG Best Science Instructional Solution for Grades PK–8 STEMscopes Science, Accelerate Learning Inc.

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In the marketplace: Funding for active learning, a helping hand for innovative programs, and an interactive book program

eSchool News

DECEMBER 7, 2016

To fill a reading gap and encourage families in all communities to foster their children’s literacy development beyond the school day, Scholastic announced the launch of My Books Every Day, a collection of high-quality, take-home book packs with interactive activities for students in grades PreK–3.

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Savvas Delivers New Summer Solutions for Math and Literacy to Move Learning Forward

eSchool News

MARCH 16, 2022

Savvas Summer Impact features two off-the-shelf, digital programs that focus on grade-level instructional priorities for reading and math: Savvas Summer Impact Math — The program for grades K-Algebra 1 leverages strong math foundations, procedural skills and fluency, and conceptual understanding through interactive learning experiences.

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The big events, keynotes, and 5 major trends at ISTE 2016

eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2016

Educators preparing to travel to Denver for ISTE 2016 can expect thought-provoking keynotes, interactive learning opportunities and more than 900 sessions at this year’s conference. Are you heading to Denver? Here’s a quick look at what you’ll experience. Benjamin will deliver her keynote on June 28.

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Gale Enhances Miss Humblebee’s Academy to Improve User Experience and Better Outcomes

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Quality Printable Resources for Parents: Flexible tools to help parents plan and track learning such as schedules, reading lists, chore charts, reward system, grade tracker, password log, and much more. Parents can enter information into an online spreadsheet and store and track progress in their student dashboard.

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Role of AI in Education

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

This not only broadens the educational experience but also encourages curiosity and self-directed learning. AI also facilitates the creation of collaborative and interactive learning environments. This fosters a more dynamic and inclusive educational atmosphere where students can actively participate and learn from each other.

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What is the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Teaching and Learning?

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

What is the role of artificial intelligence in teaching and learning? The role of artificial intelligence in education reshapes teaching and learning in innovative ways. Moreover, it plays a pivotal role in shaping collaborative learning environments.

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5 fun STEM learning resources for summer engagement

In Rhode Island, a partnership brings STEM lessons to life

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Is the Traditional Classroom Becoming Obsolete?

Exploring the Importance of Digital Literacy: How Parents Can Support Their Children’s Learning of Essential 21st Century Skills

How one district’s focus on interactive learning is paying off

Virginia’s Portsmouth Public Schools Expands Partnership with Discovery Education to Bring Students in Grades 7-12 State-of-the-Art Digital Resources

Celebrate National Distance Learning Week Nov. 8-12 with Live, Daily Free Programs for K-12

Mathleaks Launches MathVizy in the U.S.: Transforming Math Education with AI

Learning enters the metaverse with “Mission: Mars” Roblox experience

The future of gamification

7 Black History Month resources to use the whole year

McGraw Hill Announces a Next Gen Update to Its Beloved Reading Mastery K–5 Instructional Solution

Ozobot Brings Learning to Life with MetaBot™ — the First Free Educational Augmented Reality Robot

Discovery Education Premieres Haul!: An Interactive STEM Learning Experience that Digs Into Sustainable Copper Production with Freeport-McMoRan

LAUSD launches revolutionary AI tool

Introducing Savvas PathMaker, a Complete Learning Solution for College and Career Readiness

TCEA 2025 spotlights innovation, collaboration

Florida district deploys new math tool

For Back to School, Savvas Supports Educators and Students With Innovative Solutions to Maximize Personalized Learning

7 ways schools can get creative with STEAM

4 ways I make learning fun in the classroom

Illinois’ Shiloh CUSD #1 Adds New, Cutting-Edge Edtech Tool to Middle School and High School Curriculum to More Deeply Engage Students in Science

15 edtech startups selected for the inaugural AWS Education Accelerator

New Mexico’s Middle College High School Selects Discovery Education’s Pivot Interactives to Support Student Science Explorations

Using technology to support learning through movement

A new teacher’s perspective: Today’s best edtech resources

South Carolina Department of Education Selects DreamBox Learning® to Support COVID-19 Academic Recovery

Nearpod Announces the 2022 Educator of the Year Award Winners

9 new digital learning resources from TCEA

5 vocabulary strategies powered by technology

Turning static content into digital lessons

Teachermade Launches Upgraded Pro Version Of Its Popular Interactive Worksheet Software

The Best End Year Activities to Reinforce 2nd Grade Science

Most Popular of 2015, No. ten: Are digital textbooks worth it?

What is the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Education?

3 Fun Tech Classroom Projects for Summer

SIIA Announces 2023 CODiE Award Winners for Education Technology

SIIA Announces Education Technology Finalists for 2023 CODiE Awards

In the marketplace: Funding for active learning, a helping hand for innovative programs, and an interactive book program

Savvas Delivers New Summer Solutions for Math and Literacy to Move Learning Forward

The big events, keynotes, and 5 major trends at ISTE 2016

Gale Enhances Miss Humblebee’s Academy to Improve User Experience and Better Outcomes

Role of AI in Education

What is the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Teaching and Learning?

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