Montgomery County Public Schools has adopted Eureka Math from Great Minds as its new elementary school math curriculum. Schools will begin using the math curriculum in the 2019-20 school year as part of a three-year roll-out.
Nap time has significant academic benefits for preschool and kindergarten students, according to recent research funded by the National Science Foundation.
Lexia Learning has released the Lexia PowerUp Literacy app for iPads. It is now available in the App Store. PowerUp is designed to enhance core English language arts instruction for struggling and non-proficient readers in grades six and above.
Coaches have skills that can help kids develop experiences outside of the classroom; teachers know how kids learn and connect with information. Both have complementary benefits that can help how kids learn. Tying learning and teaching to a performance, and giving more feedback are two things teachers can utilize.
Schools and teachers benefit in a variety of ways when teachers work together. A small but growing body of evidence suggests a positive relationship between teacher collaboration and student achievement.
Vernier Software & Technology has released the Exploring Motion and Force with Go Direct Sensor Cart downloadable activity module to engage students in hands-on learning as they investigate STEM concepts such as frictional forces, motion and simple machines.
In its latest update, Verso has added Exit Tickets, a new feature designed to collect student-to-teacher feedback at the end of a lesson to enable formative assessment. Another update includes an improved teacher dashboard that enables teachers, coaches and mentors to share insights with and feedback for other teachers.
The Cheddar post cable networks company and Discovery Education launched CheddarK-12, a collaboration delivering technology and business news to classrooms. Cheddar's current events content will be integrated into Discovery Education's Techbook Series, including a weekly compilation of briefings broadcast from the New York Stock Exchange floor.
Casio announced its new Superior Series of Lampfree projectors. The series is geared for classrooms and conference rooms, and offers high brightness, low maintenance and flexibility. The new suite of education solutions includes features designed to reduce set-up time in the classroom.
The Virginia Board of Education recommended Mirrors and Windows from Carnegie Learning's EMC School for the 2019 language arts state adoption for grades 6-12. It will give middle and high school educators statewide the opportunity to review the program for implementation starting in the 2019-20 school year.
