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Students, educators feel positive about AI’s impact, but fear its misuse

May 16, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Creating spaces for AI collaboration and transparency will allow students and educators to embrace new technologies responsibly.

A new survey highlights a demand for clear guidelines around ethical and responsible AI use, as well as a disconnect in how AI use is perceived--balancing positivity about…

Idaho Virtual Academy Named 2024 Cognia School of Distinction

October 17, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

MERIDIAN, Idaho (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Idaho Virtual Academy ( IDVA) has been recognized as a 2024 Cognia™ School of Distinction, a ... Read more

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SME Education Foundation Expands Manufacturing and Engineering Opportunities to 15K Additional Michigan Students

April 18, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — More Michigan students will have access to new advanced manufacturing technology and training through the ... Read more

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New Research Reveals Vital Professional Learning Insights

March 20, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

DENVER ( BUSINESS WIRE)–MindSpark Learning®, a nonprofit organization specializing in extraordinary learning experiences, conducted vital market research to understand evolving ... Read more

K-12 Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity staffing shortage is districts’ top concern

February 5, 2024 by Laura Ascione

A new report finds challenges in fostering collaborative cybersecurity alongside the adoption of new security tools in schools.

One in 3 school districts ranked lack of dedicated cybersecurity personnel as their top challenge in safeguarding schools, according to Cybersecure 2024, an annual survey from Clever that…

The State of Ransomware in Education 2023

May 30, 2024January 31, 2024 by Jeff Festa

Read the report to discover the impact of ransomware on both K-12 education and higher education providers over the last ... Read more

K-12 Cybersecurity

Education suffers the highest rate of ransomware attacks

December 11, 2023August 15, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Strengthening defensive measures and optimizing attack preparation, along with good security hygiene, can help education organizations avoid ransomware attacks

Education reported the highest rate of ransomware attacks in 2022, and over the past year, 79 percent of higher-ed organizations surveyed reported being hit by ransomware, while 80…

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FEV Tutor Names Two New Executive Leadership Team Members

March 1, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

WOBURN, Mass. – FEV Tutor, the market-leading provider of the most comprehensive virtual tutoring solution in K-12, recently announced the ... Read more

Innovation in Education

What is the state of play in edtech?

February 21, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

Education leaders have turned their focus to critical areas, including edtech innovation, cybersecurity, and pandemic-related learning loss.

In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: Finding the learning loss data needed to drive learning recovery; education must keep pace with evolving ransomware;…

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LINQ Expands TITAN Nutrition Claims Solution to Ohio and Montana

November 9, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

WILMINGTON, N.C. (PRWEB) — LINQ, creator of leading nutrition program solutions, has expanded its TITAN nutrition claims submission solution to Ohio and ... Read more

District Management

Running the numbers: New data on the state-of-play in education

December 7, 2022September 27, 2022 by Kevin Hogan

What's the latest in education--and how is it impacting state and district leaders, teachers, and students?

In this week's Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: Educator retention hinges on these 3 things; E-rate spending reveals schools’ tech evolution; and a new report: Equity,…

District Management

Building a Successful Certification Program at Your Institution

March 2, 2023August 22, 2022 by Content Provided by Certiport

Education is about creating opportunities for students to succeed as productive employees and citizens in their communities--here's what to do in your school

In a world where competition for jobs, pay increases, and academic success continues to increase, certifications offer hope because they are a credible, third-party assessment of one’s skill…

District Management

Lessons of leadership

May 24, 2022 by Kevin Hogan

Many tech tools can help educators address the impact trauma has on their students

In this week's episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: 7 facts about the state of edtech in schools; 5 tips to retain your educators during…

Student Well-Being

One way to address student mental health? Bring the clinic to school

December 7, 2022April 20, 2022 by Koby Levin, Chalkbeat Detroit

In Michigan, school-based mental health centers and clinics are poised for an expansion in the wake of the pandemic.

Many Michigan school administrators say they’ve often served as stand-in public health officials during the pandemic. So it’s no surprise that districts across the state are eager to…

Curriculum

Many educators say video is more effective than text-based content

February 8, 2022 by Laura Ascione

A new survey found that 94 percent of educators agree that video directly contributes to improvement in student performance.

A new survey predicts that video in education will continue to grow, as a majority of educators say they believe video content is more engaging and effective than…

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The State of Utah Empowers Educators to Close the Career Exposure Gap for Students Across the State

January 27, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

AMERICAN FORK, Utah, Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — YouScience, the only fully-integrated platform provider of highly accurate aptitude-based assessments, personalized career guidance, ... Read more

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Oregon Department of Education Expands Availability of YouScience Discovery, Bringing Aptitude-Based Career Guidance to 180 Schools Across the State

December 6, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

AMERICAN FORK, Utah, Nov. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — YouScience, the only provider of a fully-integrated platform that delivers highly accurate aptitude-based assessments, personalized ... Read more

eSchool Media

What will it take to protect schools’ digital landscape?

November 22, 2021 by Bob Turner, CISO for Education, Fortinet

Schools have a desire and an obligation to protect the digital presence of students and teachers--funding should not be a roadblock to cybersecurity

Malicious actors have been turning their attention to the nation’s schools in a significant and unwelcome way. The State of K-12 Cybersecurity: 2020 Year in Review report found…

How to Simplify Vaccine Management Compliance

April 6, 2022November 13, 2021 by Jeff Festa

There’s no question that vaccine mandates — from the federal level to state and organizational mandates — leave employers with ... Read more

Filling the Gaps: How Modern, People-Centric Solutions Boost K-12 Success

April 6, 2022September 14, 2021 by Vcarlson

The K-12 industry has been expected to do more with less as budget constraints have plagued school districts across the ... Read more

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SETDA Names Dr. Karen Richardson the Recipient of the 2021 Candice Dodson Influencer Award

June 17, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

June 17, 2021 (Washington, D.C.) – The State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) announced that Dr. Karen Richardson, Executive Director, ... Read more

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Think Together Brings in More Than $500,000 at Annual Raise A Hand Event to Support Expanded Learning, Afterschool and Student Learning Recovery Programs

April 29, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

The live virtual event held April 23 was attended by more than 300 guests from across the state of California. ... Read more

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Gale and New Mexico State Library Launch Free Program to Provide Adult Residents Accredited High School Diplomas

February 2, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Infographic: New Mexico high school dropout stats

New Mexicans can obtain their high school diploma through their local public library. New Mexico State Library now offers Career Online High School (COHS) ... Read more

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6 teaching resources for the Presidential Inauguration

January 15, 2021 by Laura Ascione

The 59th Presidential Inauguration is approaching, and it's a great time to give students an in-depth look at the process

President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala D. Harris will be sworn into office on Jan. 20, 2021. The Presidential Inauguration will be a departure from years past…

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Protect and Recover Your Data with creative.space’s New Snapshot Features

August 19, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

In response to COVID-19, many creatives are being required to work remotely. This often presents technical challenges that can be ... Read more

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Dean Transportation to treat all vehicles with MicrobeCare™ antimicrobial

August 19, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

For over 50 years, Dean has placed the safety of its passengers above all else, having a long history of ... Read more

District Management

3 ways educational data helped this district improve outcomes

August 18, 2020August 13, 2020 by Dr. Donna Wright

Discover how this district outlines clear priorities that emphasize educational data use to improve the school culture for students and educators.

In the Wilson County School District, using educational data to inform our decisions has reinvented the way students learn, and it has given educators a newfound confidence in…

Ancillary

Report warns a decline in language learning could spell bad news for U.S.

December 16, 2016December 11, 2016 by Laura Ascione

A diminishing share of United States residents speak languages other than English--a trend that could have important consequences for business, international affairs, and intellectual exchange, according to a…

STEM & STEAM

Hawaii partners on statewide STEM, energy curriculum

January 13, 2016January 13, 2016 by Laura Ascione

The Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) is moving to further support Ka Hei, its statewide strategic program kicked off in 2014 that educates students about sustainable energy…

District Management

SC online schools fear becoming “dumping ground’

September 13, 2013 by Staff and wire services reports

Leaders of the state’s charter school district fear its fledgling online schools are becoming a “dumping ground” for the state’s most at-risk students, The State reports.

Students, educators feel positive about AI’s impact, but fear its misuse

Idaho Virtual Academy Named 2024 Cognia School of Distinction

SME Education Foundation Expands Manufacturing and Engineering Opportunities to 15K Additional Michigan Students

New Research Reveals Vital Professional Learning Insights

Cybersecurity staffing shortage is districts’ top concern

Education suffers the highest rate of ransomware attacks

FEV Tutor Names Two New Executive Leadership Team Members

What is the state of play in edtech?

LINQ Expands TITAN Nutrition Claims Solution to Ohio and Montana

Running the numbers: New data on the state-of-play in education

Building a Successful Certification Program at Your Institution

Lessons of leadership

One way to address student mental health? Bring the clinic to school

Many educators say video is more effective than text-based content

The State of Utah Empowers Educators to Close the Career Exposure Gap for Students Across the State

Oregon Department of Education Expands Availability of YouScience Discovery, Bringing Aptitude-Based Career Guidance to 180 Schools Across the State

What will it take to protect schools’ digital landscape?

SETDA Names Dr. Karen Richardson the Recipient of the 2021 Candice Dodson Influencer Award

Think Together Brings in More Than $500,000 at Annual Raise A Hand Event to Support Expanded Learning, Afterschool and Student Learning Recovery Programs

Gale and New Mexico State Library Launch Free Program to Provide Adult Residents Accredited High School Diplomas

6 teaching resources for the Presidential Inauguration

Protect and Recover Your Data with creative.space’s New Snapshot Features

Dean Transportation to treat all vehicles with MicrobeCare™ antimicrobial

3 ways educational data helped this district improve outcomes

Report warns a decline in language learning could spell bad news for U.S.

Hawaii partners on statewide STEM, energy curriculum

SC online schools fear becoming “dumping ground’

Why interactive solutions are a smarter investment for schools

ClassMate by World Book Recognized with Prestigious ISTE Seal

School Specialty Honors Top Educators with 12th Annual Crystal Apple Awards

Follett Content Accelerates Public Library Strategy

Celebrating Teachers: Nominate Outstanding Educators for Crystal Apple Awards

School Specialty Expands Learning Beyond the Screen with New Outdoor Furniture Line

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