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$2 Million in Scholarships to be Awarded by the National Honor Society

  Today the National Honor Society (NHS) opened applications for the 2023 NHS Scholarship Program that will award $2 million to 600 outstanding high school seniors. The program is supported ...

ScribFolders from Scribbles Software Helps Schools Go Paperless

Online cumulative records management tool for schools saves time, money and space

IXL Learning Acquires Emmersion, Developer of AI-Powered Language Assessments

     The acquisition of Emmersion's state-of-the-art testing platform broadens IXL Learning's language and literacy offerings IXL Learning , developer of personalized learning products...

Renaissance Releases Star CBM Lectura and Announces Winners of First Ever Student Art Contest, Celebrating Hispanic Culture

The company recognizes three contest winners, along with a new Spanish assessment product to further Renaissance’s commitment toward supporting Emergent Bilingual students.

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

  Freeport-McMoRan  and  Discovery Education  present a new, first-of-its-kind gamified educational experience with Haul!. This immersive, virtual STEM mission is part of  Dig Into Mining – T...

Medsembly Launches Interactive Mentorship Platform to Nurture Nextgen Healthcare Professionals

With an easy-to-use app, the company is facilitating mentorship, creating opportunity, and fostering community in healthcare.

DisplayNote Enables Parity for All Students by Adding Webcam and Mic Integration to their Screen Sharing Tool Broadcast

Educators can share voice and video alongside their content to students’ devices, making lessons more accessible and equitable for everyone

GBH and PBS LearningMedia Launch New U.S. History Collection

Free Digital Resources Respond to Teachers’ Need for New Media to Teach Complex History Topics

Research to Identify Effective Math Tutoring Designs for Underrepresented Students Begins in U.S. School Districts

Littera Education announces districts participating in research funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and partners with Renaissance to provide assessment and curriculum for the project

Free, on-demand videos on PLtogether.org feature interviews with education leaders about topics ranging from professional development to teacher wellness

  The  PLtogether  resource site powered by  Edthena  now features more than 75 video interviews with education experts. Educators can access the free, on-demand “Lounge Talks” video series to...

Iterate.ai announces it has joined NVIDIA Inception

  Iterate.ai announced it has joined NVIDIA Inception , a program designed to nurture startups revolutionizing industries with technology advancements. Iterate.ai is focused on developing...

Nevada Department of Education Renews Partnership with Nevada Gold Mines and Discovery Education Providing High-Quality Digital Content to Students and Educators Statewide

  The  Nevada Department of Education  (NDE) is proud to announce it has renewed its multiyear partnership with  Nevada Gold Mines , operated by  Barrick Gold Corporation  (NYSE: GOLD) (TSX: A...

Curriculum Associates Updates i-Ready Personalized Instruction and Assessment to Help Accelerate Student Learning for the 2022–2023 School Year

New reports, lessons, accessibility features, and more will help educators support grade-level work, monitor progress, and motivate every learner on their path to success

Alabama’s Huntsville College Preparatory School Selects Discovery Education to Support the Creation of Individualized Academic Experiences for All Students

  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 sup...

Trustees adopt balanced budget, lower tax rate

  The Longview Independent School District Board of Trustees unanimously adopted a lower property tax rate and new district budget for the 2022-23 year during a special meeting Wednesday, Aug....

New Physics E-Book Helps High School and College Students Explore Mechanics Concepts Using Video Analysis

Vernier Video Analysis: Conservation Laws and Forces features 12 hands-on investigations that use award-winning app from Vernier Science Education

Thrive Alliance Group Unveils New Professional Development Series, Helping Educators Support Students’ Mental Health

Thrive Alliance Group’s new professional development series helps educators create a web of support for students this fall and beyond

Clearlake Capital-Backed Discovery Education Acquires Pivot Interactives

Discovery’s Latest Acquisition Expands the Company’s Digital Solution Suite Supporting Science Education

National Cybersecurity Alliance Launches HBCU Career Program

NCA, leading HBCUs and top cybersecurity organizations team up to announce new cyber careers awareness program


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