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Vernier Software & Technology Recognizes Kansas Science Educator Tyson Vrbas with the 2021 Engineering Award

Educator wins $5,500 in prizes for creatively using Vernier sensors to introduce engineering and robotics concepts to students

Baker & Taylor’s Aman Kochar Named Top ‘Global Leader’ In EdTech Awards

Follett, Baker & Taylor Solutions Also Earn ‘Finalist’ Accolades in ’21 Competition

Gale Helps North Bend School District Bring Mental Health and Wellness Resources to Students

District Invests in Digital Social and Emotional Learning Resources to Support Youth Mental Health and Wellness

ContentKeeper Introduces a New Generation Cloud Filter for Schools to Keep Students Safe Across All Platforms and Learning Environments

  In the classroom and virtual learning environments, K-12 schools strive to balance student safety and security with access to valuable online content. To provide safe online learning in any ...

Engage2learn announces the release of indipath

Designed to meet the needs of young learners.

7 Mindsets Introduces SELEQUITY Platform to Help K-12 Schools Prioritize SEL and Equity

While social emotional learning (SEL) and equity have always been important, the events of the past year have brought these issues to the forefront. From social isolation to civil unrest to equi...

CrisisGo Announces New Mental Health And Behavioral Risk Platform

CrisisGo’s Safety iBeacon unites behavioral risk assessment, reporting, and intervention tools in a single solution.

Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Awards VHS Learning $8.5 Million Grant to Serve Students Underrepresented in Advanced STEM Courses

First allocation of five-year grant will fund a minimum of 1,500 Massachusetts students and help them prepare for Advanced Placement STEM courses

Visme Loves Teachers Campaign Launches

Now through July 2021, Visme empowers educators with access to free premium content to create engaging, visual communications for interactive distance learning.

Ohio’s St. Bernard-Elmwood Place Schools Selects Discovery Education to Deepen Student Engagement Wherever Learning Takes Place

  Ohio’s  St. Bernard-Elmwood Place Schools  (SBEP) has launched a new effort to deepen student engagement wherever learning takes place. To support this initiative, SBEP educators will soon b...

New Guide from ParentSquare Provides Useful Considerations and a Checklist for K-12 Districts Working to Streamline School-Home Communications

Consistent family engagement and interaction remain important as schools move between online, hybrid, and fully in-person instruction

Curriculum Associates Sponsors the Council of the Great City Schools’ Inaugural Dr. Michael Casserly Legacy Award for Educational Courage and Justice

Casserly, Executive Director of the Council, to select an educator pursuing a graduate-level education degree to receive a $10,000 scholarship

IXL Learning Names Richard Carranza as Chief of Strategy and Global Development

Carranza will draw from his deep expertise in K-12 education to advise IXL on meeting the growing needs of school systems around the world

reDesign Seeks 250 Content Experts to Reimagine the K-12 Educational Content Map this Summer

Educators, academics, and industry experts are invited to apply or nominate others for a paid one-week Design Studio to create inclusive, future-oriented content maps across 25 discipline areas

Steve Wozniak’s K-12 Education Program Woz ED Announces Exclusive Strategic Partnership with Draganfly

     Draganfly Inc. (OTCQB: DFLYF) (CSE: DFLY) (FSE: 3U8) (“Draganfly” or the “Company”), award-winning, industry-leading drone solutions, and systems developer, today announced an exclusive...

New Award Celebrates Standout Teacher Leaders from Schools Around the Country

An educator from each state to be recognized with the Teacher Leader Impact Award for their notable achievements and impact on others to create positive lasting change

reDesign Launches Open Call for “Designers-in-Residence” to Reimagine Curriculum this Summer

50 Designers will be selected to create next-generation 7-12 grade student projects that develop key competencies and critical consciousness, and nurture deep connections to community

Discovery Education Presents Three New Virtual Field Trips Connecting Students to Curiosity Created in Partnership with Industry Leading Organizations

  Discovery Education and leading corporate and community partners are offering K-12 educators and students three engaging new virtual field trips (VFT) debuting in April and May. Focused on a...

New Guides Help K-12 Districts Establish Continuity of Learning Practices

The three-part Continuity of Learning Strategies Series from the maker of STEMscopes shares ideas and strategies to help educators keep students learning even when schools are closed

Trauma Skilled Literacy Instruction and Social-Emotional Learning Guide Now Available from Achieve3000

  " Trauma Skilled Literacy Instruction and Social-Emotional Learning " is a new 16-page guide authored by recognized thought leaders Dr. Sandy Addis, Dr. Doug Fisher and Dr. Donna Wright (b...


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