5 keys to turn escape rooms into classroom inspiration
Have you ever been to an escape room? For those unfamiliar with the term, an escape room is a structured, problem-solving experience where participants are locked in a…
On your mark, get set, print: The 3 learning advantages of 3D printing
It’s truly incredible how much new technology has made its way into the classroom. Where once teaching consisted primarily of whiteboards and textbooks, you can now find tablets,…
Teaching visual literacy as a core reading strategy in the age of AI
Many years ago, around 2010, I attended a professional development program in Houston called Literacy Through Photography, at a time when I was searching for practical ways to…
Showfloor News: Epson showcases the power of laser displays and collaborative classroom tools
With classrooms evolving and student engagement more important than ever, educators are looking for innovative solutions to enhance learning, boost ... Read more
Wearable tech helps students overcome central vision challenges
Central vision loss--a condition that impairs the ability to see objects directly in front of the eyes--can have profound academic and social impacts on K-12 students.
A FREE Year-Round Reading & Writing Toolkit for Your K-8 Teachers
In this Toolkit, you’ll find a collection of high-leverage tools to distribute to K-8 teams. Print the tools and ... Read more
Tech investments determine school success
In recent years, school system leadership has been confronted with many complex decisions, ranging from security concerns and public health crises to budgetary constraints and the diverse needs of students, faculty,…
Thorndike Press Introduces First-Ever Spanish-Language Youth Large Print Titles to Support English Language Learners
Public Library Association Conference, COLUMBUS, Ohio – With nearly 3.8 million native Spanish speakers making up the vast majority of English ... Read more
Your ultimate school media buying guide is here. Find the perfect mix of print and digital resources for your students.
The most effective way to ensure literacy success in the classroom is to utilize a plan that involves both print ... Read more
EPS School Specialty Launches as EPS Learning, a Literacy-Focused Company
NASHUA, N.H./PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — EPS School Specialty, a leading provider of PreK–12 supplemental ELA and math solutions, announces the launch of EPS ... Read more
Smithsonian and Carolina Biological Announce New Version of Elementary Science Curriculum to Raise Bar in 3D Learning
BURLINGTON, NC — Carolina Biological, the leading school science supplier and the Smithsonian Science Education Center announced Smithsonian Science for ... Read more
MackinVIA Wins The Distinctive Platinum Award Its 8th Consecutive Modern Library AwardFrom LibraryWorks
Burnsville, MN – Mackin, a leading provider of print and digital fiction and nonfiction books for PK-12, is pleased to ... Read more
Find a filter that works for you. 30 Questions to Ask Your Vendor – PDF
Not all filters are equal. If most web filters offer similar features and functions, how do you cut through ... Read more
Wayside Publishing to Enhance New and Future Products After Acquisition
FREEPORT, Maine – Wayside Publishing®, the fastest-growing, U.S.-based K–12 world languages publisher, announces the acquisition of Lit®, a leading creator ... Read more
Books, ebooks, and audiobooks, oh my!
Despite my affinity for audiobooks, looking at the book industry sales figures, it is clear print is still king. I agree, there’s nothing like turning the page of…
MackinVIA Receives Its 7th Consecutive Modern Library Award From LibraryWorks, Winning The Distinctive Platinum Award
Burnsville, MN – Mackin, a leading provider of print and digital fiction and nonfiction books for PK-12, is pleased to ... Read more
School libraries are disappearing when students need them most
In 2014, I got my first teaching job at a brand new high school in Detroit. The building had once been an elementary school with a fully functioning…
Cicero School District 99 Adopts Lexia LETRS Professional Learning Programs
BOSTON (June 29, 2022) – Cicero School District 99 in Illinois has adopted Lexia LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of ... Read more
Hemet Unified School District Adopts LETRS for New Two-Year Professional Learning Program
BOSTON (April 21, 2022) – Hemet Unified School District in Riverside County, California, has adopted LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers ... Read more
Kyocera’s TASKalfa Pro 15000c is Making a Bold Impression on the Production Print Inkjet Market
Fairfield, New Jersey, March 29, 2022 – Kyocera is reimagining market opportunities in the production print space with the TASKalfa Pro ... Read more
Thorndike Press Partners with Beanstack and Mark Cuban to Sponsor ‘Level Up’ National K-12 Summer 2021 Reading Challenge
Schools Invited to Join the Challenge This Coming June 2021; Winnings Include Cash Prizes, Large Print Book Collections and Virtual Author ... Read more
Vernier Software & Technology Uses Food Experiments to Engage Students in Chemistry Exploration
Vernier Software & Technology recently launched a new lab book that uses food as a means to help high school ... Read more
Curriculum Associates Launches Magnetic Reading to Help Students Build Confidence While Mastering Critical Reading Skills
New supplemental reading program for Grades 3–5 engages students with grade-level content using culturally relevant texts To help students build ... Read more
Rise Vision Creates Free Women’s History Month Posters for Schools
In honor of Women’s History Month, Rise Vision has released 9 FREE Women’s History Month posters for schools to print ... Read more
Understanding ebooks: Which model is right for your district?
It’s been almost one year since the country shut down, and schools are still adapting to the new normal of remote and hybrid learning environments--with a newfound reliance…
Super Duper Publications Hires Occupational Therapist to Expand its Line of OT Products for Children
Super Duper Publications has hired Occupational Therapist Dani Kinsley to help the company expand its line of digital and print ... Read more
Covid’S Hit on Education and Literacy Levels Will Impact a Generation – Can Ebooks Help Us?
Scholastic US research indicates that of children who had read an eBook, 26% of boys and 16% of girls said ... Read more
Rise Vision Creates Free Black History Month Posters for Schools
In honor of Black History Month, Rise Vision has released 10 FREE Black History Month posters for schools to print ... Read more
10 educator suggestions to instill a love of reading in students
My husband quite often reminds me not to use my behavior as a child OR an adult as an indicator of others’… because I’m weird. From the moment…
Oklahoma’s State Textbook Committee Unanimously Approves Discovery Education Science Techbook
Following a comprehensive evaluation, the Oklahoma State Textbook Committee has unanimously approved the Elementary and Middle School editions of Discovery Education’s ... Read more
How school librarians are getting creative in a pandemic
New questions from school librarians… Will ultra violet disinfectant devices damage books? How long should I quarantine a book before circulating it again? How can I use technology…
Savvas Launches New Interactive US and World History Series
Savvas Learning Company, a next-generation learning solutions provider for K-12 education, today announced the release of its new print and ... Read more
With Print Supplies Disrupted, More Schools Adopt Digital Books
With a record number of students going back to school online, educators are urgently turning to digital books in place ... Read more
BIOZONE Launches Comprehensive Environmental Science Program
BIOZONE has just published an exciting new AP Environmental Science title (in print and eBook) dedicated to addressing the College ... Read more
Ambassador Launches Revolutionary Course Materials Platform, Easing the Entire Process for Students, Schools and Publishers
Ambassador Education Solutions today launched its next generation Course Materials Platform, RODA, transforming digital content and all course materials for students, schools ... Read more
What happens when there is no ‘e’ in eLearning?
I love the smell of the ink on the page. I cherish the way paper feels to the touch. I enjoy reflecting on the moment in time, I…
Enabling schools to fight COVID-19 with 3D printable respirator masks
pi-top, creators of computing devices that combine digital making, coding, and practical projects, today announced their partnership with Maker Mask. ... Read more
Free access to Mackin’s Distance learning solution
Mackin, one of the world’s largest providers of print books, ebooks, audiobooks, and video is offering access to its ebook ... Read more
Diagnostic assessments and instructional strategies
CenterPoint has made its entire suite of products free for schools and individual teachers through the end of the school ... Read more
Test Grading Cloud available to all teachers for free
Remark Test Grading Cloud available to all teachers for free, including electronic bubble sheets for distributing and grading assessments. In ... Read more