Month: November 2024

BOSTON, Nov. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Flywire Corporation (Flywire) (Nasdaq: FLYW), a global payments enablement and software company, has announced a strategic partnership with Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact. Flywire will become a preferred payment method for international students who pay their tuition and other related expenses to […]

Key points: Chronic absenteeism remains a nationwide challenge, despite efforts to return to normalcy post-pandemic. And the data suggests we are far from solving it. Right now, one in four classroom seats sits empty–nearly double since the pandemic. This alarming trajectory could have a long tail for students, who will face not only immediate academic setbacks, but […]

Key points: As an art teacher at a school for twice-exceptional students, gratitude is drawn into many moments each day. Reflecting on my previous role in a public school, I often felt like I was caught in a whirlwind, focusing on students who weren’t always fully engaged. But here, I have the gift of time […]

Key points: The demand for special education services is increasing, with about 15 percent of public school students eligible for services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). At the same time, education leaders at the state and local levels report they are short staffed.  Now more than ever, as special education staff work […]

Key points: School cybersecurity audits don’t have to be stressful. If you know what to expect, you can be well prepared and set yourself up for future success. The effort put into the first audit will also pay dividends in the future–once the first audit has been completed, subsequent audits are much easier. You’ll be […]

Key points: Our students are growing into a world where they will find themselves sharing their space, work, and lives with more and more robots. More than a year ago I read an article about McDonald’s using robot arms to make french fries, so even a job as straightforward as fry cook will be performed […]

Boys Town Nebraska (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Boys Town today announced the filing of patents for two groundbreaking AI-integrated innovations in virtual training & mixed reality technology. Boys Town is a leader in changing the lives of children and families across the country. Boys Town’s success comes with teaching caregivers researched-based strategies to effectively change the […]

Key points: More policymakers are prioritizing computer science education, recognizing the vital role it and other STEM subjects plays in helping students develop workplace-ready skills, according to the 2024 State of Computer Science Education report. The annual report comes from Code.org, the Computer Science Teachers Association, and the Expanding Computing Education Pathways Alliance and offers a comprehensive analysis of […]

RESTON, Va. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stride, Inc., one of the nation’s leading technology-based education companies, has been honored as a Company of the Year by the 2024 BIG Awards for Business. The recognition highlights Stride’s commitment to delivering accessible, personalized, and career-centric virtual learning experiences.   Hosted by the Business Intelligence Group, this award celebrates the […]

Key points: With career interests and aspirations forming as early as age 10, the middle grades are the ideal time to start making connections between students’ academic work and their future career paths. By introducing students to STEM careers and sparking interest in essential industries like manufacturing, programming, and engineering, state leaders and district administrators […]

Lamar Consolidated Independent School District (LCISD) recently updated its security with a new hi-tech addition: Weapons Detection Systems from Athena Security, an Austin company on the cutting edge of safety technology. With campus security as a priority, LCISD Chief of Police Henry Garcia chose to deploy 24 of Athena’s systems across LCISD to scan for […]

Key points: When Lara Dallman-Weiss and Stuart McNay set sail together at the 2024 Paris Olympics, they weren’t just navigating open waters–they were challenging traditional norms in a sport historically dominated by single-gender teams. As the first U.S. mixed-gender team to compete in the 470 sailing class at the Paris Games, they embodied the transformative […]

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. Former professional wrestling executive and billionaire Linda McMahon is President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the U.S. Department of Education, an agency Trump has pledged to dismantle. McMahon would come to the post with sparse education experience. She led the Small […]

Key points: Technology is a big part of my students’ days. They use computers to watch videos, log in to learning management systems, collaborate in class chats, and figure out how to use the latest innovation: artificial intelligence. Using technology can give students a better experience and prepare them for the tech-based worlds of college […]

ELMHURST, Ill. — As educators work to increase access and opportunities in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM), a growing number of schools and districts are turning to  TinkRworks. This fall, several public, private, and charter schools have launched or renewed partnerships with TinkRworks to implement STEAM project-based learning in their classrooms. Recent districts and […]

Key points: Elementary science lessons often follow a rigid, textbook-driven approach, with students passively following predetermined procedures and observing expected outcomes. This “cookbook recipe” teaching style not only stifles creativity, but it can also hinder critical thinking skill development. Plus, it can leave students feeling disconnected from the scientific process, because they’re really just following […]