eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

As aspects of pre-pandemic life slowly emerge from nearly two years of masking, testing, and social distancing, educators are once again gathering at edtech conferences to experience the latest and greatest solutions, digital tools, and professional learning opportunities. Kami demonstrated its all-in-one digital learning platform.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The launch of Performance Suite signals a major milestone in the integration of HMH’s high-quality instructional materials and NWEA’s leading assessments. With ready-to-teach lessons and a real-time planning assistant, Performance Suite facilitates differentiated instruction.

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User Generated Education

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

Deep learning occurs through experiential, authentic, interactive, collaborative instructional processes. If deep learning is desired for teacher professional development, then it should reflect best practices for teaching and learning. Tinkering With Instructional Materials.

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Edsurge

JULY 5, 2019

They must be willing to invest the time and resources necessary to support teachers as they critically examine and develop their practice. Study after study has demonstrated that high-quality curricular resources play a vital role in improving student learning. No curriculum can be a substitute for that deep and difficult work.

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eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2023

Helping one of the world’s largest book publishers create inclusive learning and teaching materials is one way we can do this.” It also includes instructional materials and digital resources to help teachers build literacy skills and social-emotional awareness.

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eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2017

Access to online resources including digital content, interactive education apps and websites, videos, experts and peers is no longer a “nice to have” but rather a necessity. Students are no longer limited by location or income level, have unlimited access to thousands of resources, and are empowered by what they can learn on their own time.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 5, 2016

BloomBoard is a professional development website for teachers and administrators. On the teacher side , educators learn, share, and discuss teaching ideas. On the administrator side , BloomBoard offers the ability to look at reports and recommend resources for professional development. BloomBoard does this for educators.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2023

Pendleton is a standout leader who understands the support and resources teachers and students alike need in order to succeed,” said Emily McCann, vice president of educator community at Curriculum Associates. “Dr. Pendleton’s dedication to her school community and her hard work day-in and day-out is admirable.”

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Edsurge

MAY 27, 2020

All four scenarios laid out in the New America guide are predicated on the idea that distance learning will, in some way, be folded into every school’s plans for the coming year. Also underpinning these various scenarios is the critical need for professional learning and development over the summer.

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eSchool News

JULY 15, 2021

CONCORD, NH (July 14, 2021) —The New Hampshire Department of Education (Department) today announced the selection of Discovery Education’s award-winning K-12 learning platform to support all New Hampshire learning environments with high quality instructional material. Discovery Education Community.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

It also includes professional learning and ongoing coaching at the district and building level to support teachers in mastering phonics-based instruction. Grades 4 and 5 resources feature print and physical components, including a Teachers’ Edition as well as a student workbook with perforated pages.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 23, 2016

Scott Kinney has nearly 25 years of experience in the fields of professional learning and educational technology, and currently serves as Discovery Education Senior Vice President of Educational Partnerships. One of my many high school memories is learning the Pythagorean Theorem. To change this, three things need to happen.

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Tom Murray

JUNE 3, 2016

Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with Andy Marcinek , Chief Open Education Advisor at the US Department of Education (ED), to explore how schools can benefit from Open Educational Resources (OERs) and what is being done in this area nationwide. From equity, to cost, to teacher empowerment, many benefits of open resources exist.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

To support local school districts’ decisions on purchasing instructional materials, the LDOE evaluates products on program design, instructional design, usability and support, and other criteria for high quality. A committee of Louisiana educators reviews the materials. About Cambium Learning Group.

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eSchool News

JULY 6, 2021

July 6, 2021— The New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) recently named Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready Classroom Mathematics and Ready Reading programs to its High-Quality Professional Learning (HQPL) Marketplace List for 2021. NORTH BILLERICA, Mass.,

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eSchool News

JANUARY 11, 2022

We commend these educators for their best practices in the classroom day-in and day-out and look forward to supporting them with unique professional learning opportunities to help further support the amazing work they do.”. This is the third year of the Extraordinary Educators program.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Adopted materials are available for purchase now to public schools and districts in South Carolina. The resources can makeover science classes and benefit teachers and students in 83 school districts that serve 780,000 students statewide. The Committee reviews all instructional materials in light of the state content standards.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

During a time in which educators are trying their best to do what is exceptional for our children, we have an organization and program that supports not only our students in instruction, but also our teachers in professional learning.”. About Curriculum Associates.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 23, 2016

Scott Kinney has nearly 25 years of experience in the fields of professional learning and educational technology, and currently serves as Discovery Education Senior Vice President of Educational Partnerships. One of my many high school memories is learning the Pythagorean Theorem. To change this, three things need to happen.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 4, 2020

With the continued move to distance learning and digital resources, educators need to make sure any tools support this new mindset. Rubrics to assess qualitative learning: While all work might not be graded, both students and teachers need to be working toward the same goals. Sara Delano Moore, Ph.D. Join the Community.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 29, 2024

BOSTON – The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has expanded its ALL in Tutoring reading initiative to include evidence-based resources from Lexia , a Cambium Learning Group brand. Core5 and PowerUp are science of reading-based adaptive blended learning programs that provide students with personalized learning paths.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In 2021, the New Hampshire Department of Education selected Discovery Education’s award-winning K-12 learning platform to support all New Hampshire learning environments with high quality instructional material. Since then, there have been more than one million engagements statewide for all Discovery Education resources.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 15, 2023

These are people with deep expertise in the science of reading who have worked in schools as coaches and administrators, and who are eager to be resources for state education agencies and other policymakers. Those organizations are well-resourced and they fan the flames of dissonance by focusing on areas of misconception.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 10, 2023

This includes discussions around building school culture, using data to accelerate student learning, forming learning partnerships, cultivating joy and connection, engaging in self-care, building community, celebrating teacher and student success, and more.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

This type of distance learning can be especially valuable for small, rural districts, but also for under-funded districts in urban areas that don’t always have the resources to send students to other parts of a city. In addition, she manages many of SETDA’s research and product development projects from conception to publication.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 7, 2018

Questioning the quality of instructional materials isn’t new to the digital education era. But with the rise of OER, growing use of supplemental resources over core textbooks, and the increasing flexibility of state funding, more purchasing decisions have moved to the school and district level.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 29, 2019

High-quality instructional materials simply aren’t optional. Historically, Mississippi hasn’t done enough to promote or provide the high-quality resources that our teachers seek. That’s when the magic happens: When great teachers teach great content, learning becomes exciting. A recent milestone changes that.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Charlotte, NC — Futurelab+ – an educational initiative from Discovery Education and Genentech, a member of the Roche Group – presents new, free capstone project resources for students in grades 9-12 that can be used to apply knowledge of biotechnology to real world scenarios. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5 Discovery, Inc.

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Hapara

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Listen to an audio version of this post: Digital resources are expanding the limits of today’s K-12 classrooms. From interactive learning platforms and collaborative tools to virtual reality and interactive chatbots, the technology options available for education are exhilarating. The pillar that sustains digital equity is access.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 19, 2024

I’ve observed that many elementary teachers, like Kathy, are curious about how to teach STEM–but with the strong emphasis on ELA in early education, they need engaging resources that bridge the gap between science instruction and literacy development.

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Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2023

In addition to motivating teachers by building relationships rooted in trust and respect, administrators can provide teachers with the support and resources we need to be effective and successful, including professional development opportunities, mentoring and access to instructional materials and technology.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 19, 2019

During a tour of updates to SETDA’s Digital Instructional Materials Acquisition Policies for States (DMAPS) , which showcases state policies in support of digital materials, Christine Fox, Deputy Executive Director for SETDA, discussed new features like professional development information.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 15, 2021

Underserved students from under-resourced communities, lamented Matt Krehbiel, Director of Outreach for OpenSciEd, have been the most vulnerable during the pandemic. Limited or no access to the internet has particularly undermined their remote science learning experiences. Professional Learning. Assessment. Technology.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

Vrain Valley School District, we will continue to provide our teachers with ample opportunities to collaborate, discuss, and share resources and strategies to enhance their understanding of AI and the potential benefits of AI tools. –David Baker, Professional Development Coordinator. This year at St.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 9, 2020

This year’s Extraordinary Educators, who were chosen from among hundreds of nominations, will have access to a network of peers from around the country to collaborate, connect, and learn from throughout the year, as well as receive unique professional development opportunities from Curriculum Associates.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 7, 2021

McCray helps ensure that the city’s recovery from COVID-19 includes giving hard-hit communities access to resources and services like mental health care, broadband, and small business support. Scholastic Magazines+ are the simple solution to student engagement in PreK-12 learning. Join the Community.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

“Whether addressing unfinished learning, accelerating student outcomes, or supporting in-person or distance instruction and tutoring, i-Ready Classroom Mathematics provides a research-based solution that is a valuable resource for all K–8 math educators in the state.”. About Curriculum Associates.

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