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Why Educator Wellness Matters
“When I present myself in front of students in a positive emotional state, I can increase student cognition, effort and long-term retention of information, Dr. Timothy Kanold excitedly shares. “The brain research on emotional intelligence as it relat...[Read More]
Swiggy & Ministry of Skill Development Announce ‘Swiggy Skills’ Initiative to Boost Employment Opportunities
Swiggy, a prominent on-demand convenience platform in India, has partnered with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) to introduce a new initiative called “Swiggy Skills.” The post Swiggy & Ministry of Skill De...[Read More]
Should High School Students Do Academic Research?
A growing number of high school students are looking for opportunities to do academic research, hoping to add ‘published author’ to their list of achievements when they apply to colleges. Just look on popular Facebook groups and Reddit threads for ti...[Read More]
A New Approach to Digital Equity: A Framework for States and Schools
By Jessica K. Jackson, Jeffrey Starr, Ed.D, and D’Andre Weaver, Ph.D For more than a decade, Digital Promise has been at the forefront of conversations and efforts to close the Digital Learning Gap—caused by differences in how learners access and use...[Read More]
How higher ed can stay ahead of growing cyber threats
With an average of 2,507 ransomware attacks being recorded weekly, higher education institutions have been forced to heighten their focus on cyber efforts and prioritize cybersecurity in the 2024 year. The post How higher ed can stay ahead of growing...[Read More]
MoS Unveils Reliance Foundation Skilling Academy to Empower Indian Youth
Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, and Minister of State, Ministry of Education, Government of India, recently announced the Reliance Foundation Skill Academy. The post M...[Read More]
Stylus Raises $656k in New Funding to Reduce Teacher Burnout With AI Marking
Stylus, a UK-based startup using AI to automate the marking and feedback process in schools, recently raised $656,000 (£500,000) in a seed funding round led by Sure Valley Ventures. The post Stylus Raises $656k in New Funding to Reduce Teacher Burnou...[Read More]
Assessio Announces Acquisition of Wisnio to Boost HRTech Offerings
Assessio, the leading assessment company within strategic HR in the northern European region, has recently announced the acquisition of Wisnio, a fast-growing HR tech provider of talent assessment and development solutions. The post Assessio Announce...[Read More]
Iowa Department of Education to Provide Personalized Reading Tutor Tool to All Iowa Elementary Schools
The Iowa Department of Education has invested $3 million to make EPS Learning’s AI-powered Reading Assistant tool available to public and nonpublic elementary schools
Is ‘Crisis’ Thinking About Youth Mental Health Doing More Harm Than Good?
Crisis. Fatalistic. Overwhelming. That’s how some experts say the current national conversation about youth mental health is framed — and counter to its goal, that lens is hurting the ability to find solutions that help adolescents better weather men...[Read More]
Discovery Education Initiative Offers Free Environmental-Focused Learning Resources
Discovery Education has introduced a new collection of free digital learning materials focused on environmental studies.
Classroom Furniture Giveaway Seeks Dream Learning Space Design
Educators have a chance to design their ideal K-12 learning space in a contest recently announced by classroom furniture manufacturer KI.