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Tag: K-12


Education Tech

Friday 5: K-12 computer science trends

March 1, 2024

Via: eSchool News

K-12 computer science is essential, not just for students who may pursue computer science or STEM fields in college or the workforce. Computer science principles give students critical computational thinking skills that will serve them in any career field or […]


Educational Stages, Secondary Education

K-12 learning loss could create headaches for colleges

February 28, 2024

Via: K-12 Dive

Declining student populations have plagued the higher ed sector in recent years, and college enrollment has yet to recover to pre-pandemic levels. At the same time, colleges are preparing for an expected dropoff in high school graduates beginning next year […]


Educational Stages, Secondary Education

Friday 5: K-12 coding

February 23, 2024

Via: eSchool News

K-12 coding can completely change learning for students, engaging reluctant learners and activating parts of the brain used for computational thinking, problem solving, and collaboration. These durable skills are critical for students during their K-12 years, in college, and in […]


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Ed Dept: Common medical conditions have disability protections

February 21, 2024

Via: K-12 Dive

The documents remind K-12 schools and colleges of their federal legal responsibilities to provide accommodations, if needed, to students with these common medical conditions. For example, one of the resources noted that students with asthma may need to be excused […]


Educational Stages, Secondary Education

How can conflict resolution be embedded in classrooms?

February 21, 2024

Via: K-12 Dive

Embedding social-emotional learning practices in curriculum can help students strengthen their conflict-resolution toolkits by developing related skills such as self-awareness, communication and self-management. These can be developmentally taught across K-12 through cooperative games and activities, and by teaching students phrases […]


Economics&Strategies, Education Strategies

Discovery Education Enhances K-12 Platform with New Games, Interactives, Career Resources, and More to Nurture Student Curiosity  

February 20, 2024

Via: eSchool News

Global edtech leader Discovery Education today announced the addition of new games, interactives, career resources and more to its award-winning K-12 learning platform, Discove ry Education Experience. This exciting new content nurtures student curiosity and supports educators’ efforts to engage […]


Educational Stages, Secondary Education

K-12 edtech survey notes growth obstacles attributed to insufficient leadership depth

February 13, 2024

Via: eSchool News

The latest national survey conducted by the Edtech Leadership Collective has identified a stark misalignment in expectations when it comes to emerging leaders’ readiness to reach the executive suite. For a second year in a row, very few C-level executives […]


Economics&Strategies, Education Strategies

How to help students build critical success skills

February 1, 2024

Via: eCampus News

Communication, teamwork and problem-solving are clear priorities among success skills that employers seek, according to a new report by the Southern Regional Education Board. The Skills Employers Demand: An Analysis of the Research summarizes 10 years of studies, from 2013 […]


Educational Stages, Secondary Education

The K-12 outlook for 2024: Funds are waning, challenges aren’t

January 31, 2024

Via: K-12 Dive

Chronic absenteeism, academic recovery, artificial intelligence and waning COVID relief funds are but a few of the multitude of challenges confronting the K-12 sector. And as many in public education know, trying to address them can fill a bit like […]


Educational Stages, Secondary Education

Transitioning to a workload approach in K-12 special education

January 8, 2024

Via: eSchool News

A recent 2022 Schools Survey conducted by American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) revealed that 78 percent of clinical service providers rely on the caseload approach to determine the number of students they served. Traditionally, this caseload approach has revolved around the […]


Education Tech

Where does blended learning fit in post-pandemic classrooms?

December 26, 2023

Via: eSchool News

Avantis Education, the leading provider of VR and AR content and hardware for K-12 schools, has released a new white paper: “Building Back Stronger: New Thinking and Technologies Reshaping Education” which delves into the myriad ways K-12 schools are embracing […]


Continuous Development, Educational Forms

Why states are placing more value in career and technical learning

December 20, 2023

Via: K-12 Dive

Hyslop says any student can benefit from CTE options, regardless of whether they’re choosing to extend their education after high school graduation. Classes that provide some exposure to potential fields — and the details learners may encounter — before they […]


Education Tech

What are the technological impacts on education?

December 11, 2023

Via: eSchool News

The technological impacts on K-12 education are profound and transformative, reshaping traditional teaching paradigms. The integration of digital tools, adaptive technologies, and online platforms as detailed in K-12 tech innovation news has personalized learning experiences. Artificial intelligence tailors instruction, while […]


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Teacher shortages are worrying the majority of K-12 parents

November 8, 2023

Via: eSchool News

As the school year begins, an increasing share of U.S. parents are concerned about their children’s education and experience at school. More than half of parents (56 percent) say they are concerned that teachers are burned out to the point […]


Education Tech

Ed tech spending projected to balloon to $132.4B globally by 2032

October 25, 2023

Via: K-12 Dive

K-12 ed tech spending is projected to grow tremendously between 2022 and 2032 — jumping in market worth from $14.8 billion to $132.4 billion globally, according to a recent report by Market.Us, a consulting and market research company. The expected […]


Education Tech

4 Ways Edtech Entrepreneurs Can Earn Trust and Unlock New Opportunities With Education Customers

October 23, 2023

Via: Ed Surge

Emerging technologies have the potential to reshape the educational landscape. From the earliest stages, as Pre-K parents search for activities and resources to nurture their child’s growth, to K-12 schools adopting technology to improve student outcomes and operational efficiencies, the […]


Educational Stages, Secondary Education

3 Ways K–12 Educators Can Help Students With Device Readiness

October 17, 2023

Via: EdTech Magazine

How can schools ensure their K–12 students come to class with their devices ready for learning? We talked to two experts who shared their methods for keeping student devices safe and charged. 1. Use Multiple Channels to Share Reminders with […]


Economics&Strategies, Education Economics

These K–12 Schools Are Using Asset-Tracking Technology To Save Money and Reduce Risk

October 16, 2023

Via: EdTech Magazine

When Erin Ford joined Virginia’s Chesterfield County Public Schools as director of technology services, she became concerned about the way the district monitored its technology assets. “We were tracking Chromebooks in a vendor-supported asset management system,” she says. “We also […]


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Education Department calls for K-12 pathway programs, outreach to boost college access

October 2, 2023

Via: K-12 Dive

K-12 college counseling, targeted outreach and pathway programs for high school students can serve as strategies to encourage underserved students to apply to college in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s June decision overturning race-conscious admissions, according to a […]


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Early ed, K-12 make plans for a government shutdown

September 29, 2023

Via: K-12 Dive

Early childhood and K-12 educators are anticipating the impacts they’ll see from a potential federal government shutdown if Congress doesn’t approve a FY 2024 budget or short-term funding plan by the end of the day Sept. 30. Despite Congress reaching […]