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DA webinar: Launching and Sustaining a K12 Esports Program

Esports is one of the fastest-growing activities in K12 education as a way of supporting STEM and soft skills. Learn more at DA's web seminar on Tuesday, February 19 at 2 p.m. EST. Register to attend the live event or view the recording.

Webinar: Six keys to build a culture of data

Looking to build a culture of data across your district? Join us for a webinar on February 28 to learn how to use data to build a shared understanding of student achievement and student potential.

Calif. governor asks if charter schools harm traditional public schools

In the wake of the Los Angeles teachers' strike, California Gov. Gavin Newsom has joined a push for a review of how charter schools could be causing financial problems for traditional school systems. He has asked the state superintendent to convene an expert panel, with a report due by July 1.

New books unveiled for emerging readers

Developed in collaboration with Wilson Language Training, Great Minds released Geodes, a new category of books for new and emerging readers. With Geodes, Great Minds introduces Readables books, which give students opportunities to practice language while building and extending knowledge, vocabulary and more.

Summer program introduces Pa. high school students to STEM disciplines

High school students currently in grades 10 or 11 are invited to apply for the STEM Summer Enrichment Program at Penn State Harrisburg's School of Science, Engineering, and Technology. The free two-week program will introduce high school students to STEM disciplines and careers through hands-on activities in areas including mathematics, computer science, chemistry, biology, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and physics.

Texas governor names school finance reform emergency items

Gov. Greg Abbott, in his biennial State of the State address, named as emergency items the consensus priorities of school finance reform, teacher pay raises and property tax relief. Also topping the governor's priority list: school safety, disaster response and mental health programs.

School districts in two states work to prevent spreading virus

The flu is widespread in Alabama and schools in the Tennessee Valley have had to take extreme measures to combat the virus. Fayetteville City and the Lincoln County districts in Tennessee were closed Wednesday through Friday last week. Back in Alabama, the Marshall County District was closed as well.

Selecting appropriately leveled books for young readers

Age of Learning's ABCmouse.com Early Learning Academy, a digital learning resource for children, and ReadingIQ, a digital library with thousands of titles for kids 12 and under, now include Lexile measures from MetaMetrics for their digital books.

Creating an enriched dining experience

SICO has introduced the Enriched Dining Experience, with the goal of helping K12 schools create more exciting, profitable and efficient dining spaces. The portfolio includes free interior design consultation, and a product line of dining tables, booths, chairs, signage, trash receptacles and serving line accessories to manage queue lines.

Webinar: Writing as the Path to Growth on Assessments

In this free, four-part video series, administrators will learn how regular writing can improve students' critical thinking skills while impacting achievement on rigorous state assessments.

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