New Online Learning Study Predicts Widening Achievement Gap By TL Editors last updated 12 May 20 The achievement gap between low- and high-income students is expected to increase by as much as 18% for students from low-income schools by the end of this school year.
The WNET Group Announces “Let’s Learn NYC!” By TL Editors published 5 May 20 Programming will offer age-appropriate content that is aligned to standards and lessons for early childhood education and includes foundational reading skills, literacy, math, social studies, and science.
Scholastic Creates Free Digital Summer Reading Community for Kids By TL Editors published 1 May 20 One resource that educators can consider sharing with families is Scholastic's free Summer Read-A-Palooza program.
EDcommunity for School Facilities & Administration Professionals Launched By TL Editors published 1 May 20 The Education Market Association and The Amos Group have developed the online communications platform EDcommunity.
Robotics Education & Competition Foundation to Host VEX Robotics Virtual Tournament By TL Editors published 21 April 20
New Virtual Learning Response Fund Enlists Private Sector to Support Learning Continuity During COVID-19 Pandemic By TL Editors published 21 April 20 Discovery Education and the National Afterschool Association have launched the Virtual Learning Response Fund.
How To Teach From Home, Pain-Free By Brian Nadel published 9 April 20 Tips and tricks for remote lessons
CoderZ, Amazon Future Engineer Program Offer Free Access to Virtual Coding/ Robotics Tool By TL Editors published 8 April 20 The cloud-based platform features a graphical simulation of LEGO Mindstorms EV3 robot and a CoderZ virtual robot named Ruby.
Zoom’s Out for Remote Learning By Brian Nadel last updated 7 April 20 Following reports of hackers breaking into lessons with racist, pornographic and harassing interruptions, several large districts are moving away from Zoom.
Spring Break Activities for Remote Learning By Lisa Nielsen published 7 April 20 There are lots of options for teachers to find materials, resources, and activities that will delight your students and that families will love.
Teachers Provided Access to TCI’s Digital Social Studies and Science Curriculums During COVID-19 Crisis By TL Editors published 5 April 20 K-12 teachers can turn to interactive, standards-aligned programs to support remote learning
Top 5 Remote Teaching Tips By Brian Nadel published 3 April 20 What to do—and not do—when the camera is on
Remote Learning in Action: Interview with Ryan Imbriale By TL Editors published 1 April 20 Christine Weiser of Tech & Learning interviews Ryan Imbriale, Executive Director of Innovative Learning at Baltimore County Public Schools.
Lego Announces Tools and Tips for Kids Learning at Home By TL Editors published 1 April 20 A new initiative from LEGO offers new ways to help families stay creative, curious and connected while at home during the Covid-19 pandemic, including:
Common Sense Launches Wide Open School to Help the Transition to Learning from Home By TL Editors published 1 April 20 Common Sense has convened a group of education, media, and tech partners to launch WideOpenSchool.org.
Discovery Education Announces Social-Emotional Learning News By TL Editors published 31 March 20 New Social Distancing App, Social-Emotional Learning Tools
InfoComm 2020 Cancelled Due to Covid-19 Pandemic By TL Editors published 31 March 20 New options to bring to life the educational experiences of the show in different ways are under consideration.
How To Safely Clean Computers And Other Devices By Brian Nadel last updated 30 March 20 Clean machines! Safely clean computers, printers and other stuff in the age of Covid-19
PBS, WGBH to Provide At-Home Learning Programs Through WORLD Channel By TL Editors published 29 March 20 As schools across the country close in response to the COVID-19 virus, PBS and WGBH Boston have partnered to support distance learning.
ISTE 2020 Rescheduled to November By TL Editors last updated 29 March 20 ISTE 2020 in Anaheim, California has been postponed due to COVID-19 concerns.