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Texas State Board of Education Names Just Right Reader’s English and Spanish Literacy Resources as Approved Instructional Materials

Districts can now utilize funding to acquire Just Right Reader’s TEKS-aligned decodable books for grades K-2

FORT WORTH, Texas, December 17, 2024—The Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) recently named Just Right Reader’s decodable books for grades K-2 as approved instructional materials for both English and Spanish phonics. After undergoing the SBOE-governed Instructional Materials Review and Approval (IMRA) process, these literacy resources were found to meet 100 percent of the applicable Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) state standards and 100 percent Phonics Rule Compliance (Chapter 74). Just Right Reader is now eligible for state funding.

Call for Speakers Opens for the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) National Education Summit

The Summit takes place October 14-18, 2025 in Chicago

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 16, 2024) – The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) is accepting presentation proposals for its 22nd National Education Summit October 14-18, 2025 in Chicago. The Summit is the association’s flagship leadership development and networking event for administrators at schools and districts that serve primarily Latino and other historically marginalized youth. The submission deadline for educators/nonprofits is April 15, 2025 and for business partners/sponsors is May 31, 2025.

New Report Reveals How Career & Technical Education (CTE) Shapes the Future of Economic Success

Free downloadable report from iCEV provides valuable insights on how CTE supports economic growth, along with actionable steps for creating successful career-centered education programs

Lubbock, TX – December 9, 2024 – iCEV, a trailblazer in Career & Technical Education (CTE) solutions, released a free downloadable report “The World Needs CTE: Why Career & Technical Education Holds the Key to Our Economic Future.” This report, intended for state elected officials, state departments of education, administrators, CTE leaders, and educators, details trends in global and domestic job growth, workforce projections across major industries, and how CTE can set students on a path to great jobs.

Slooh’s New Earth Science Curriculum Offers Standards-Aligned Learning Activities Utilizing Orbital Satellite Feeds

The new curriculum covering important geology, geography, and environmental science concepts will be highlighted during free webinar on December 13, 2024

Washington Depot, Connecticut, December 3, 2024 – Slooh, the pioneer in offering live online telescope feeds of the universe and an NGSS-aligned curriculum to school communities worldwide, is launching a new Earth science curriculum for students in grades 5-9. The curriculum offers contextual learning activities using orbital satellite feeds of Earth to engage students in real-world learning as they explore important geography, geology, and environmental science concepts, as well as learn about various careers in the space IT field.

Avantis Education Launches Eduverse+ for ClassVR

Expanded content library set to deliver enhanced VR/AR experiences for schools worldwide

Chicago, (December 2, 2024) — Avantis Education, creator of ClassVR, announces a major enhancement to its virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) solution for education, as the edtech innovator launches Eduverse+, a new library that provides access to four enhanced content suites: EduverseAI, WildWorld, STEAM3D, and CareerHub.

Georgia’s Largest Undergraduate Dance Program Enhances Theater Experience with Epson Laser Projector

Kennesaw State University Performances Leverage Epson Laser Projector and Ultra Short Throw Lens to Transform Dance Theater

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. – Nov. 20, 2024 – Kennesaw State University’s Dance Theater had a desire to enhance their theatric atmosphere while creating depth and dimension on stage. Through the integration of cutting-edge laser projection technology, they were able to create a highly engaging theatrical experience. The state-of-the-art theater, located on the Marietta campus, houses Georgia’s largest undergraduate dance program and integrates the Epson EB-PU2216B projector with 16,000 Lumens of Color Brightness (IDMS Rated) and 16,000 Lumens of White Brightness (ISO Rated)¹ to transform a simple set into a dynamic space and create visually breathtaking performances.

PBLWorks Announces 2025 PBL World Conference

PBLWorks’ signature professional development conference for Project Based Learning returns to Napa Valley, California June 23-26, 2025

Novato, CA (November 1, 2024) – The Buck Institute for Education (dba PBLWorks), a national provider of professional development for high quality Project Based Learning (PBL), today announced its 2025 PBL World conference will take place June 23-26, 2025 at American Canyon High School, Napa Valley, California. This year's theme is “Hope” with a tagline of “PBL: Igniting Hope, Empowering Change.” The tagline symbolizes Project Based Learning as a transformative force for positive change.

POWERUP Adds a Robust Cloud Database to the POWERUP 4.0 App Allowing Users to Track Flight Data

App includes new innovative and collaborative features to enhance the user experience

Lyndhurst, Ohio, October 22, 2024 – POWERUP, the creator of the first smartphone-controlled paper airplane motor kit, added innovative and collaborative features to its POWERUP 4.0 App. This update introduces a robust cloud database that stores all flight parameters, allowing users to save and track their flight data seamlessly.

International Research Strengthens Evidence of Virtual Reality’s Positive Impact on Educational Outcomes

A study examining the use of ClassVR in El Salvador schools found it increased student attendance, motivation, and knowledge retention

Chicago (October 18, 2024) — A study conducted in 2023 examining the use of ClassVR virtual reality headsets in schools in El Salvador has provided further evidence that virtual reality (VR) makes a significant and positive impact on educational outcomes.

Janet Estrada of Ashley Elementary School in Denver, CO Named Recipient of the 2024 ALAS Scholarship Focused on Supporting Educational Leadership

The $10,000 scholarship sponsored by Curriculum Associates will support Principal Estrada as she pursues a doctoral degree at Loyola University

WASHINGTON, DC (October 10, 2024)—The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) has named Janet Estrada as the recipient of the 2024–2025 ALAS Scholarship sponsored by Curriculum Associates. Estrada, who serves as principal at Ashley Elementary School in the Denver Public Schools, will receive $10,000 toward her doctoral degree at Loyola University Chicago’s Administration and Supervision Superintendent Endorsement Ed.D. program.