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Outschool secures $75M Series C to meet continued demand for online learning

As a part of the $75M Series C, Outschool will be dedicating 2% of stock for an educator fund

South Dakota’s Pierre School District Selects Discovery Education to Support Its Mission to Inspire All Students to Achieve Their Potential

  South Dakota’s  Pierre School District  (PSD) today announced the launch of a new partnership with  Discovery Education  supporting the district’s mission to inspire all students to achieve ...

KidWind to Host Virtual 2021 REcharge Academy

Educators can now register for summer PD to learn about engaging wind and renewable energy lessons and activities for K-12 students

Nominations Now Open for the 2021 Substitute Teacher Hall of Fame

Swing Education to recognize three exemplary educators for their notable contributions to education and the community during this year’s Teacher Appreciation Week

CoderZ Wins the 2021 EdTech Cool Tool Award for Best Coding Solution

  The 2021 EdTech Awards has named CoderZ the winner of the 2021 Cool Tool Award in the “coding, computer science, engineering solution” category. CoderZ captured top honors in the category ...

Study: Systemic Failure in IDEA Implementation for Private School Students with Disabilities in Additional States

States, school districts failing to allocate sufficient federal funding to special needs students in private schools

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


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