Through a new partnership, Newsela's multidisciplinary, standards-aligned texts are embedded into 100 ready-to-run Nearpod lessons with virtual reality and interactive assessments.
CodeHS announced a blended computer science course fully aligned to Indiana computer science standards. The CodeHS Indiana Computer Science I course teaches the foundations of computer science and basic programming, with an emphasis on helping students develop logical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Illumina Corporate Foundation and Discovery Education launched DNA Decoded, a program designed to equip middle and high school teachers with the power to unlock the study of genomics in everyday life.
The Council of Great City Schools and LAUSD estblished a nationwide "bench of contracts" with Imagine Learning, Inc. and two other publishers who have met the Council's quality criteria for EL math materials. Other school districts can now also use these contracts to purchase vetted materials to support teachers of English learners.
Following the trend of gamifying instruction, districts are now using training programs that allow users to score points, move up levels and earn other digital rewards.
If you ask educators about essential skills for all students, lifelong learning surely tops many lists. It has always been important, but it's now a real expectation for all of us to stay employed, engaged and relevant. Additionally, educators have always known that the true joy of learning is all about the ongoing journey of […]
As educators and school leaders, our goal is to help students reach their greatest potential and be prepared for the future. But if data is not driving all education decisions, a school’s efforts will often fall short. In order to make improvements at Arizona Virtual Academy, we revamped our processes to use K12 student data […]
Science from Scientists has announced the Amgen biotechnology company as a pilot STEMissaries partner. Amgen and its Amgen Foundation will participate in active, long-term partnerships to support the local community and engage elementary and middle school children directly in their classrooms.
The core concepts are delivered online by Flipped Learning Global Initiative, a curator of Flipped Learning best practices. Educators' access the content via short videos on their own time and pace. This is followed by practical application delivered by certified on-site facilitators who customize and localize immersive hands-on workshops and support.
