Orlando, Florida – Anthology, the leading educational technology company, revealed the latest iteration of its Learning Management System (LMS), Blackboard, at ... Read more ..read more

Virtual field trips have become widely available thanks to more accessible virtual reality technology, and they saw a surge in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic when physical field trips were impossible or severely restricted ..read more

Young students require more learning support to remain on pace with historical academic growth trends, according to new research from Curriculum Associates, which unveils national data on the pandemic's impact on academic growth and recovery for elementary school students ..read more

BOSTON –   Adaptive learning company HMH today announced a refreshed brand that reflects its commitment to accelerating dynamic learning and helping educators create growth for every student.  This refresh marks a significant milestone in HMH’s evolution, underscoring its promise to integrate the best of technology with the best of in-class instruction to support student success. This is represented by a new visual identity and streamlined name — HMH.  “Just as there isn’t one kind of student, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to education. Educators need an in ..read more

Key points: Virtual reality connects students with limitless learning opportunities 3 AR/VR resources that nurture student curiosity Reaching the 4Cs with 3D and virtual reality For more news on VR, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Integrating virtual reality (VR) into your classroom may be easier than you think. With rising demand and innovations in the VR technology space, the present may be the best time to integrate virtual reality into your day-to-day lessons. Where it once was an experimental and cutting-edge technology, it’s now gone mainstream. Before diving into specifics ..read more

Key points: Despite different levels of AI comfort, educators are eager to integrate it into learning A taxonomy for using AI in education NJ unveils resources for using AI in schools as state aims to pioneer innovations For more news on AI in the classroom, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub A Michigan Virtual survey of more than 1,000 educators from classrooms, districts, and support organizations found higher trust in AI among building and district administrators than within teacher populations, underscoring the need for successful AI implementation to address teacher concerns and focus on ..read more

PowerSchool today released findings from its 2024 Education Focus Report for the 2024-2025 school year. The report offers an in-depth analysis of the key challenges and innovations currently shaping the U.S. education landscape going into the 2024-2025 school year. Drawing from a national survey of 1,620 educators, alongside 12 focus groups and 12 interviews engaging over 75 district leaders, teachers, parents, and students, the report provides critical insights into the evolving needs and priorities of the education community. eSchool was given a sneak peek into the data in Denver last month ..read more

Lubbock, TX – iCEV, a trailblazer in Career & Technical Education (CTE) solutions, is bringing its new Eduthings interface to district CTE leaders for the 2024-25 school year. The groundbreaking platform allows CTE educators and administrators to securely manage, analyze, and report on CTE data related to the things that matter most—industry-based certifications, work-based learning, career and technical student organizations (CTSOs), advisory boards, and inventory. “Eduthings is not just another tool,” said Dusty Moore, CEO of iCEV. “It is an all-in-one command center that empowers CTE e ..read more

Key points: Cybersecurity leaders must remain vigilant and protect school networks We need a new approach to cybersecurity FCC adopts $200M cybersecurity pilot program For more news on cybersecurity, visit eSN’s IT Leadership hub IT leaders are tasked with protecting school district networks and must constantly evaluate their cybersecurity strategies as attacks from outside threats increase in frequency and become more sophisticated. Education institutions are among the most-targeted, and the move to cloud-based virtual learning has given hackers new ways to infiltrate networks, according t ..read more

Key points: Already, IT teams contend with too few resources to meet cybersecurity needs FCC adopts $200M cybersecurity pilot program Cybersecurity is top priority for K-12 edtech leaders For more news on network protection, visit eSN’s IT Leadership hub Tech-enabled learning is an educational mainstay and it is top of mind for IT directors as they face shifts in regulation, vulnerability, and best practices in managing student data. Many who initially relied on policies like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) or Children’s Online ..read more