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World’s Largest Annual Study of K–12 Reading Habits Finds Digital Reading Doubled from Fall 2019 to Fall 2020

This year’s edition of the What Kids Are Reading report includes in-depth data and analysis on how students’ reading habits changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Future of School Announces Microsoft as the Newest Resilient Schools Project Partner

Microsoft’s commitment to supporting educators and students by increasing access, equity and expertise will support the RSP’s ambitious goals

Cambium Learning® Group Carries Momentum into 2021 with Strong Growth Numbers and Strategic Acquisitions

Digital education leader is poised for a successful 2021 by building on its 2020 achievements

ISTE awards Hāpara & its Champion Educator program the ISTE Seal of Alignment

After an extensive review process of the  Hāpara Champion certification program  and the Hāpara Instructional Suite product, ISTE recently announced that it is awarding both the teacher bad∂ging...

Illustrative Mathematics, Family Engagement Lab, and Partnership for Los Angeles Schools Collaborate to Support Family Engagement in Math

FASTalk text messages, aligned with the IM K–5 Math curriculum, help parents support their child’s math skills at home

ParentSquare Expands Executive Team With Amazon Web Services Education Leader Joining as Chief Strategy

Dr. Chad A. Stevens Brings Expertise in Education and Cloud Services to Fast-Growing School-to-Home Communications and Engagement Company

Nonprofit Provides Resources to Help Schools and Districts Tackle Learning Loss

A new webinar and guide offer school and district leaders instructional best practices and funding information heading into the summer months

The Power of Culturally Responsive Literacy Instruction

Free, online guide published by Achieve3000

Renaissance and Nearpod, Coming Together to Empower Teachers and Accelerate Student Growth

Together, Nearpod and Renaissance will become the instructional operating system of the classroom, combining live instruction and in-the-moment insights with personalized practice and assessment

Latest Updates to Discovery Education’s Flexible K-12 Platform Keeps All Learners Connected to Engaging Content, Instructional Strategies, and Professional Learning

Discovery Education  today announced a series of updates to its flexible, award-winning  K-12 learning platform  that will keep teachers and students connected to the service’s engaging content...

Clever Launches New Identity Management Solution For K-12 School Districts

New partnership between Clever and Identity Automation addresses the mounting security and operational challenges districts face as reliance on technology increases.

Student Wellbeing App Skodel Check-In is now available on Google Play

  Skodel, the company pioneering student wellbeing check-ins, is now available on Google Play to give every student a voice that is heard and acted upon.  Skodel was co-founded by identical ...

Twig Science Nevada Approved for Statewide Use

Featuring three-dimensional, investigation-driven adventures exploring real-world and local phenomena, the Pre-K–6 program encourages students to take on STEAM roles and become creative problem-solvers.

Florida’s School District of Osceola County Brings Flexible K-12 Learning Platform and Coding Resources to All Elementary Educators and Students Through Expanded Partnership with Discovery Education

  Florida’s  School District of Osceola County  (SDOC) today announced the expansion of its multiyear partnership with  Discovery Education .  In the latest phase of this collaboration, educat...

Vernier Software & Technology Partners with Magnitude.io to Engage Students in a Virtual Field Trip to Space

Unique STEM experience allows students to grow and analyze their own legumes simultaneously with legumes grown on the International Space Station

Sacramento City Teachers Association (SCTA) Presents District with the Necessary Framework for School Reopening and In-Person Learning This School Year

    “Our goal is to get everyone back into the school buildings— and do it safely.”    -- David Fisher SCTA President The Sacramento City Teachers Association this week met with Sacrament...

SplashLearn Raises $18 Million in Series C Funding Round From Owl Ventures & Accel

A pioneer in game-based learning, the edtech company plans to invest in growth

Super Duper Publications Hires Occupational Therapist to Expand its Line of OT Products for Children

Dani Kinsley is passionate about meeting the needs of clinicians and school-based occupational therapists

Twig Science Oklahoma Approved for Statewide Use

Featuring three-dimensional, investigation-driven adventures exploring real-world and local phenomena, the Pre-K–5 program encourages students to take on STEAM roles and become creative problem-solvers.


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