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DisplayNote Announces Google Slides and Google Classroom Integration for Broadcast, Simplifying Lesson Creation and Content Sharing

Educators can add Broadcast session links and content directly to Google Slides and Google Classroom, making it easier to deliver more accessible lessons

Reading Horizons Expands its Science of Reading Literacy Program

The new Sound City phonemic awareness component includes engaging lessons and classroom materials to improve K-2 students’ ability to build momentum toward reading proficiency

VHS Learning Introduces Python Programming Course for Fall 2022

  Many high school students are eager to jump into computer programming, and Python is one of the world’s fastest-growing programming languages. To help students learn fundamental programming ...

Inspiring STEM Creativity and the DIY Spirit with a New Virtual Field Trip from The Home Depot and Discovery Education

  To empower students to embrace STEAM and tackle DIY projects,  Science Fair Central  presents the Operation Build It Virtual Field Trip, which premiered on May 17th at 1 PM EST and is now av...

Trane Technologies and Discovery Education Launch a New National STEM Education Initiative to Inspire Students to be Climate Innovators

  Today, Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator, and Discovery Education, a worldwide edtech leader, announce they have teamed up to launch a multimedia Science, Technology,...

Georgia Department of Education Selects ClassWallet for Multiple Federal and State COVID-19 Funding Programs

Company's digital wallet and accounts payable platform being used to track, report and facilitate distribution of $112 million in additional funding programs

Connections Academy Hosts Emotional Fitness Talks on Youth Mental Health with Athletes Karen Chen and

The Olympic silver medalists and Connections Academy alumnae join the Pearson online school provider for virtual events to encourage youth and parents to openly discuss mental health, wellbeing and hope

VHS Learning’s New Flexible Courses Expand Student Options for Online Course Enrollment

  Scheduling flexibility is frequently cited by students and teachers as a major benefit of working with VHS Learning’s asynchronous online courses. Starting in August, students will be able t...

Teacher Leader Impact Award Celebrates Educators Around the Country

School and district leaders can now nominate teacher leaders for their notable achievements in the classroom and beyond

Scoot Education Launches Nonprofit TeachStart to Break Down Barriers, Help Solve Staffing Crisis

  Scoot Education  – an innovative educational staffing company – today announced the full launch of “ TeachStart, ” a nonprofit 501(c)3 entity offering a pathway to career teaching for aspir...

Louisiana Public Broadcasting Renews Partnership Supporting the Design and Delivery of Engaging Learning Experiences Statewide

  Louisiana Public Broadcasting  (LPB) today announced the renewal of its long-term partnership with  Discovery Education , the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform...

ParentSquare Announces 2022-23 Advisory Council Members

K-12 communications, technology and administrative leaders provide input and perspective on important issues in school communications and family engagement

Renaissance Launches Art Contest for Students to Help "Shine a Light on Bilingualism" in America

Students who submit an original artwork to the contest can win up to $500 and see their work featured by Renaissance during Hispanic Heritage Month

IRIS Debuts Powerful New Application Where Students Use Seismic Waves Data to Learn about the Layers of the Earth

New free resource, “Determining and Measuring Earth’s Layered Interior,” challenges students to compare real-world earthquake data to computer models

New Resources Supporting the Integration of Minecraft: Education Edition into Classroom Instruction Now Available from Discovery Education

  Discovery Education  today announced the availability of a host of new resources designed to support the integration of Minecraft: Education Edition (M:EE) into classroom instruction. Acces...

Scoot Education Launches New Program to Break Down Barriers, Help Solve Staffing Crisis

  Scoot Education – an innovative educational staffing company – today announced the full launch of “TeachStart,” a new program offering a pathway to career teaching for aspiring teachers who ...

USATestprep and Education Galaxy Announce Strategic Integration and Rebrand to Progress Learning

An Expanded E-Learning Platform for K-12 Students, Teachers and Districts

Noted Literacy Educator Antonio A. Fierro Joins Tools 4 Reading

Company’s New Chief Academic Advisor is Former Texas Teacher of the Year

The Learning Counsel Announces Appointment of Chief Academic Officer, Broadens Supports for Educators

CAO to oversee educator-facing components including Expo Achievement Schools and the Hybrid Logistics Project

Harbor Freight Tools for School Prize for Teaching Excellence has Significant and Lasting Impact

More high school students want to enroll in skilled trades classes and local employers are more interested in developing partnerships after teachers are named winners of the Harbor Freight Tools...


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