NAPERVILLE, Illinois (PRNewswire-PRWeb) —  Metrasens, a leading provider of advanced detection systems for security and safety applications, is pleased to announce its partnership with Central Indiana Educational Service Center (CIESC), which provides cooperative purchasing programs for member school districts across Indiana. Through this partnership, CIESC member schools, as well as 270 other districts that are members of other Education Service Centers (ESC) across Indiana, can now purchase Metrasens Ultra weapons detection systems through the CIESC Cooperative Contracts program ..read more

Key points: Expanding classrooms mean IT leaders must prioritize network security as much as possible Here’s how to protect schools from cyberattacks in 2024 Rising ransomware attacks on education demand defense readiness For more news on K-12 cybersecurity, visit eSN’s IT Leadership hub Every time a parent sends their child to school, there’s a list of things they expect their child to remain safe from. That list probably includes protection from bullies, injuries during gym class, and probably rotten cafeteria food. In 2023, the internet is likely near the top of those concerns. As the sc ..read more

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. Christian Rojas Linares can’t finish his financial aid forms because he’s been blanketed with error messages. The New York City high school senior has even received incorrect emails telling him his application was canceled. In Philadelphia, Yasmeen Mutan had better luck: Finishing the form only took her an hour. But the federal government has been so slow to process and share her data that, four months later, she still doesn’t know how much she’ll get in financial aid. Without that, she can ..read more

Key points: Digital tools and AI can prepare students for active citizenship in a global society 6 ways you’re already using AI in the classroom 4 ways to ensure academic integrity as AI tools gain popularity For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub In recent years, the integration of digital tools into educational settings has revolutionized the way students engage with and learn about social studies. From interactive simulations to online databases of primary sources, these tools offer educators a wide array of resources to enrich their curriculum and foster stud ..read more

Key points: Work-based learning models help students engage in meaningful learning opportunities and prepare for the workforce Igniting student curiosity through career exploration The exposure gap is blocking students’ ability to envision future careers For more news on career readiness, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub As work-based learning models grow in popularity, a new report from the Center for American Progress (CAP) highlights key themes in recently-passed state legislation that will support efforts to expand or improve such models. A proven strategy, worked-based lea ..read more

RIDGELAND, Miss./PRNewswire/ —  SchoolStatus, a leader in K-12 data-driven solutions that empower student success, announced the launch of  SchoolStatus Boost, a collaborative platform for guiding and documenting equitable professional growth programs for educators, via goal-setting, coaching, and observations, to support schools in improving educators’ career growth and student success. SchoolStatus Boost is the latest addition to the  new SchoolStatus K-12 success platform , a user-friendly, fully integrated platform that includes  SchoolStatus Connect for pers ..read more

Key points: Promoting student well-being is best done through a dual model resilience and risk framework Science-backed scalable tools improve student mental health Student mental health is still suffering–how should we address it? For more news on student well-being, visit eSN’s SEL & Well-Being hub The pandemic shined a light on the mental health crisis facing our students–but student well-being is not a new phenomenon. According to CDC data from 2009-2019, 1 out of 5 adolescents aged 12 to 17 reported having experienced at least some kind of major depressive episode. Now, l ..read more

Key points: Neurodiversity deserves a place in game-based learning design How to weave video game principles into the classroom 3 ways educators leverage gamification strategies For more news on game-based learning, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Applying the principles and practices of inclusive design in game-based learning can expand access to rich learning experiences to a neurodiverse group of learners, according to a new whitepaper from Kahoot!. Designing for Inclusion, Designing for All: A mindset shift and practical approaches to further your journey toward inclusive design in EdT ..read more

Malvern, PA –   Frontline Education, a leading provider of administration software purpose-built for educators in K-12, today announced the release of its inaugural  “K-12 Lens: A Survey Report from Frontline Education.” The comprehensive report, developed by the Frontline Research & Learning Institute (Institute), highlights the company’s commitment to understanding emerging trends impacting school leaders and districts across the country. Informed by survey responses from nearly 700 K-12 administrators nationwide, the report is tailored to help district leaders thoug ..read more

Charlotte, NC — Arizona’s Apache Junction Unified School District (AJUSD) today announced a new collaboration with global edtech leader Discovery Education supporting innovative teaching and learning in the district. In this new phase of partnership, teachers and students in grades K-12 will receive access to a dynamic new digital resource that brings science instruction to life in ways that ignite student curiosity about the natural world and drive deeper engagement in learning.  AJUSD serves over 3,000 students in a 217-square mile area that includes the City of Apache Junction, Gold C ..read more