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How Digital Learning is Evolving to Meet Diverse Student Needs This month’s episode explores how remote and digital learning has evolved beyond emergency pandemic measures into strategic, purpose-driven educational approaches. DLAC’s John Watson distinguishes between emergency remote learning during the pandemic and today's well-planned online and hybrid models. He emphasizes that effective digita...

School systems experience nearly daily security incidents with increasing sophistication, resulting in data breaches, financial losses, and operational disruptions. Recent reductions in federal support have created additional challenges, but the sector demonstrates unique strength through collaborative information sharing and grassroots support networks. The conversation highlights the critical im...

What will be the fallout of Trump’s dismantling of the Department of Education? It’s not often that I have trouble finding people to discuss the politics of public education. Of course, nothing is usual about this administration’s first few weeks. So I was happy to have this conversation with The Cato Institute’s Neal McCluskey, Director for The Center for Educational Freedom, who may not leave yo...

How High-Quality Instructional SEL and Life Skills Materials Equip Students for Success As students navigate an increasingly complex world defined by artificial intelligence, social media, and rapid technological change, the need for essential life skills has never been greater.  A new curriculum called The Edge  immerses students in real-life, complex scenarios that challenge them to think critic...

Special education services improve when parents and educators can trust one another for the benefit of students Expert IEP founder Antoinette Banks outlines how special education has been chronically underfunded for decades—and how the potential dismantling of the Department of Education adds new complications. Expert IEP founder Antoinette Banks outlines how special education has been chronically...

It wasn't all about AI in education 2024! In this special episode of Innovations in Education, editors Laura Ascione and Kevin Hogan go through the list of the most-read stories from last year and identify the best insights for our readers looking forward to next.

Palmdale School District Superintendent Dr. Raúl Maldonado discusses the district's "Palmdale Promise" initiative, focusing on technological equity and early literacy. By investing $7 million in technology and implementing the bilingual "Footsteps to Brilliance" program, the district aims to provide equal educational opportunities for its diverse student population, including one-third English lea...

Keisha Ray and Susan Gentz, co-founders of k20 connects, tackle two of the most popular, but sometimes confusing, topics in the world of education and technology.    

Everyone has heard the acronym, but what does it mean in the day-to-day classroom? Patrick Brown, Executive Director of STEM and Career and Technical Education in Saint Charles County, Missouri, oversees STEM and technical programs for approximately 18,000 students. His role involves developing integrated STEM courses, emphasizing critical thinking and real-world problem-solving. What does that me...

What started as a niche hobby for gaming enthusiasts has exploded into a global phenomenon. What does eSports phenomenon mean for the broader educational landscape? Schools that embrace eSports are starting to see changes in student engagement and participation. eSports can be a powerful tool for inclusion, offering students who might not excel in traditional sports or academics a chance to shine....

This episode we look back on one of the biggest events in the edtech calendar—ISTE 2024, which took place in Denver, Colorado. We’ll explore some of the standout moments, groundbreaking innovations, and key takeaways from this year’s conference. As always, ISTE 2024 was a whirlwind of inspiring sessions, cutting-edge technology, and incredible networking opportunities. From new product launches to...

In this episode of Innovations in Education, sponsored by Stride Professional Development, host Kevin Hogan delves into the complexities and potential of personalized learning with three education leaders—Susan Moore, Director of Technology, Meriden Public Schools in Connecticut, Misty Shea , Educational Technology Facilitator, Keller Independent School District in Texas, and Jeffrey Bradbury, Tec...

Watch now to hear eSchool News and the experts from Verizon explore the current state and future possibilities for technology-driven education.    Takeaways will include: Cybersecurity Assurance: Compare comprehensive cybersecurity solutions, which safeguard school districts against digital threats and protect sensitive data. DEI Empowerment: Ensure equitable Internet access for all students, rega...

Listen to highlights of a conversation with literacy experts Dr. David Hurford Executive Director at the Center for Research, Evaluation and Awareness of Dyslexia and Octavia Gray-Essex, Senior Education Advisor at Lexia, as they explore schools’ systemic challenges that include an outmoded understanding of dyslexia and lack of alignment with evidence-based instructional strategies.   Listeners ta...

In this episode of Innovations in Education, sponsored by Stride Tutoring, host Kevin Hogan delves into the complexities and potential of personalized learning with two education leaders—Dr. Matt Callison from South Fayette Township School District in Pennsylvania and Superintendent Diego Ochoa from San Mateo Foster City School District in California.  The discussion hits on various aspects of thi...

Highlights of the speakers, topics, and technologies showcased this year.

In this episode of Innovations in Education, we do a deep dive into the ongoing battle against cyber threats. We explore the intersection of technology and human behavior, where the real battleground lies in preempting threats before they breach the network. Rivka underscores the importance of leveraging advanced technologies like machine learning and threat intelligence to stay one step ahead of...

John represents TPR Education, including The Princeton Review and tutor.com. They aim to highlight their services for all students and districts, emphasizing equity and support structures. John discusses the evolution of remote tutoring, especially its impact on underserved communities. He also addresses the changing landscape of test preparation, focusing on digital SAT and training teachers. Add...

This special episode of Innovations in Education highlights details from the recent webinar  Analytics in Action: Innovative Approaches to Attract, Engage, Grow and Retain Top Talent . Panelists Kevin Agnello, Product Manager, Human Capital Analytics – Frontline Education and Keegan Bassett, Director of Human Resources – Queen Creek Unified School District (AZ) share insights on using analytics un...

The Culture Conscious Campuses Model which has been approved by the Texas Education Agency commissioner as a research-based instructional model with proven results in increasing academic success for African American students as well as students from low socio-economic backgrounds, regardless of their race or ethnicity. Host Kevin Hogan talks to the author.

It wasn’t all about AI in K-12 in 2023! SEL, equity, and more were top news. In this special episode of Innovations in Education , editors Laura Ascione and Kevin Hogan go through the list of the most-read stories from 2023 and identify the best insights for our readers.

Avantis Education, the leading provider of VR and AR content and hardware for K-12 schools, has released a new white paper: “Building Back Stronger: New Thinking and Technologies Reshaping Education” which delves into the myriad ways K-12 schools are embracing different methodologies and cutting-edge technologies to support students following a period of declining academic success. The white paper...

Game-based learning holds great potential for student engagement in the classroom--where is it headed? In this episode of  Innovations in Education , a conversation with Ki Karou, Senior Director of Product, Content for MIND Research Institute, on the evolving landscape of education, gamification, and technology integration.

The 2023  eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards  honors educators for their exemplary use of innovative edtech to support student learning. Profiled here is winner  John Arthur , a 6th grade teacher at Meadowlark Elementary School nominated by  Follett . Stay tuned for two more winner profiles to come. John Arthur, a sixth-grade teacher at Meadowlark Elementary School in Salt Lake City, was the 2021 Utah...

Instructure’s senior leadership discusses the course of one of the world’s leading open-source learning management systems. On this special edition of Innovations of Education, host Kevin Hogan sits with CEO Steve Daly, CPO Shiren Vijiasingam, and Vice President of Global Strategy Ryan Lufkin to lay out post-pandemic strategies for the company.