Michael Webb, Chief Technology Officer, Identity Automation, Author at eSchool News

How digital equity enhances cybersecurity in schools

December 5, 2022November 9, 2022 by Michael Webb, Chief Technology Officer, Identity Automation

Digital equity can be better achieved by marrying flexibility with cybersecurity--here's how your district can begin.

Digital equity in the classroom goes far beyond the need to deliver internet connectivity and devices. All students need and deserve a safe, reliable, and adaptable edtech ecosystem…

Emergency Planning & Response

3 ways schools play a vital role in community safety

December 7, 2022November 8, 2022 by Sam Bowman, Contributing Writer, eSchool News

Local schools can uplift safety in the community, providing a place outside of traditional school hours for children and families to feel secure

Schools do so much for a community. They provide a safe place for children to learn and grow each day, filled with educators who truly care. However, as…

STEM & STEAM Trends

We can teach math better–here’s how

December 7, 2022November 7, 2022 by Nigel Nisbet, Vice President of Content Creation, MIND Research Institute

$Just as the science of reading has shown that some instructional practices are more effective than others, research points toward a more effective ‘science of math’ and how to teach math$

In 1997, the National Reading Panel issued a report on the findings of dozens of studies looking into the most effective methods of teaching and learning reading. The…

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

3 ways educators can embrace and enable inclusive programming

December 5, 2022November 7, 2022 by Youn Han, Chief Programs Officer, Girls Inc. of the Pacific Northwest

Having a space where our youth feel seen and uplifted is essential to effectively compensate for societal stereotypes and all the other ways they’re excluded

While the effects of COVID-19 may have diminished for many thanks to widespread vaccine- and infection-induced immunity, the pandemic continues to have a significant systemwide impact and exacerbate…

Universal Design for Learning

3 reasons instructional audio is a must-have in classrooms

December 5, 2022November 4, 2022 by Stephanie Meyer, Audiologist, Rio Rancho Public Schools

By leveraging instructional audio’s evolving role and uses in the classroom, teachers will find more engaged students and more energy for themselves

When I conduct training for school employees, I like to start my presentations speaking in a “normal” voice. About halfway in, I turn on the instructional audio solution…

SEL & Well-Being

Children’s mental health remains a major concern

November 29, 2022November 4, 2022 by Jacqueline Wight, MA, LPC, Director of Mental Health Services, Dotcom Therapy

New research reveals parents’ concerns for children's mental health in the current school year, with the impact of COVID topping their list

The child and teen mental health crisis is still an issue in the beginning of the 2022-23 school year. While there is some indication that numbers might be…

ELL

Designing fair and inclusive tests for non-native speakers

December 5, 2022November 3, 2022 by John Kleeman, Founder, Questionmark

As globalization increases, it’s become critical to design inclusive tests for those whose native language differs from the test language.

Language is a significant barrier to fair and inclusive testing, particularly if language fluency is not relevant to the skill being measured by the test. This is why…

Personalized Learning

4 tips for using data to differentiate instruction

December 5, 2022November 2, 2022 by Daniella Parra, 3rd Grade Math, Social Studies, & Science Teacher, Aventura Waterways K-8 Center

For this educator, data has been an invaluable tool for sustaining differentiated learning and for supporting a growth mindset.

Finding ways to help all students grow academically – regardless of where they are starting from – can be challenging. From my experiences teaching special education, general education,…

Teaching Trends

Hey teachers–what is your ‘why?’

December 5, 2022November 2, 2022 by Joni Degner, Territory Director and UDL Specialist, Texthelp

Building a positive school culture and creating routines to benefit communities of educators can support teachers and highlight their hard work as teachers discover their why.

More than half of the teachers in the US are seriously considering leaving the profession earlier than planned. A number of factors have led to this, including Covid-19…

School Library Innovations

Modern students need modern librarians

December 12, 2023October 31, 2022 by Amy Hall, Librarian, Weber School District & Lisa Comly, Library Media Specialist, Reading School District

What it’s like being a librarian in 2022, and how librarians provide students with access to resources they need to succeed

When you think of a school librarian, what comes to mind? Is it shelving, stamping, and shushing? That’s the stereotype you’re probably most familiar with.

Teacher Professional Development

What’s missing from your professional development?

December 5, 2022October 31, 2022 by Stacee Johnson, Director of Professional Learning & Grant Acquisition, Waxahachie ISD

Professional development is often overlooked and is an afterthought—especially with concerns around students’ mental health and well-being.

The importance of professional development in education cannot be overstated. In fact, according to research, when teachers receive well-designed professional development, an average of 49 hours spread over…

Curriculum & Assessment

Spaced repetition is the secret to overcoming learning loss

December 5, 2022October 28, 2022 by Andrew Cohen, founder and CEO, Brainscape

Spaced repetition can guarantee that your knowledge is constantly building rather than having your brain lose new information almost immediately

Just as “turnt,” “on fleek,” and “adulting” have become trending words in pop culture, so too has “spaced repetition" become a buzzword in education. Some educators are obsessed…

IT Innovations

5 tips to build community-wide support for IT transformation

December 5, 2022October 27, 2022 by Lacey Gosch, Assistant Superintendent of Technology, Judson Independent School District

When everyone understands the impact of digital transformation, IT leaders have the support to bring important initiatives to fruition.

Technology’s role has been elevated to an integral strategic function in today’s school districts. But getting everyone to understand the value of digital transformation can be challenging and…

IT Innovations

5 tools every school tech director should use

December 5, 2022October 26, 2022 by Charlie Sander, CEO, ManagedMethods

In order to optimize their school and district's network security, school tech leaders should use tools and resources strategically

Teaching methods have changed dramatically over the last few years, leading to numerous electronic resources entering the classroom. This makes school IT a formidable challenge—security experts have to…

Curriculum & Assessment

Why we should be teaching students economic literacy

January 25, 2023October 26, 2022 by Ted Tucker, Executive Director, Foundation for Teaching Economics

More high schools are offering courses on personal finance – but what about economics and economic literacy?

When 17-year-old Jerry Marnell thought about heading off to college, economics seemed like an enticing major to study. Between self-starting his own production company and serving as president…

Curriculum & Assessment

Why universal screening is a more equitable identifier of gifted and talented students

December 5, 2022October 24, 2022 by Anna Houseman, Product Marketing Director, Riverside Insights

Universal screening with both ability and achievement tests allows each student to highlight both their potential and their performance in gifted and talented programs.

School districts have historically relied on a referral-based process to identify students for gifted and talented programming. This means that teachers or parents nominate their students to take…

Curriculum & Assessment

How to make project-based learning a reality

December 5, 2022October 21, 2022 by Terra Tarango, Director and Education Officer, Van Andel Institute for Education

Part of what makes PBL so magical is that educators are helping students acquire valuable knowledge that they can apply right now in their own community

One of the many reasons I love working for Van Andel Institute for Education is that I get to be a teacher Fairy Godmother. Teaching is an important…

School Management

In post-COVID schools, let’s redouble efforts to support students

December 7, 2022October 21, 2022 by Dr. Jana Hunzicker, Professor, Department of Education, Counseling, and Leadership & Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, College of Education and Health Sciences, Bradley University

To help students in post-COVID schools, school leaders must develop teaching and learning that supports students academically and through SEL.

The other day, my friend’s high school daughter complained, “It’s not fair!” “What’s not fair?” her mother asked. “Everyone is cheating!” her daughter replied. “They started doing it…

Students with Special Needs

What matters most for our special education teachers?

December 5, 2022October 19, 2022 by Angela Nelson, CEO and President, Stages Learning

It is crucial to provide special education teachers with learning opportunities that will help them succeed in making a difference in students’ lives

We all know the problem. There is a frightening shortage of special education teachers and it’s getting worse. Even prior to the pandemic, 98 percent of school districts…

Student Well-Being

How to build deep relationships with students

December 5, 2022October 17, 2022 by Danielle Sullivan, National Director of Content and Implementation, Curriculum Associates

In order for students to actually learn, they need to feel engaged on a cognitive and emotional level. They also need to feel safe.

How digital equity enhances cybersecurity in schools

3 ways schools play a vital role in community safety

We can teach math better–here’s how

3 reasons instructional audio is a must-have in classrooms

Designing fair and inclusive tests for non-native speakers

4 tips for using data to differentiate instruction

Hey teachers–what is your ‘why?’

Modern students need modern librarians

What’s missing from your professional development?

Spaced repetition is the secret to overcoming learning loss

5 tips to build community-wide support for IT transformation

5 tools every school tech director should use

Why we should be teaching students economic literacy

Why universal screening is a more equitable identifier of gifted and talented students

How to make project-based learning a reality

In post-COVID schools, let’s redouble efforts to support students

What matters most for our special education teachers?

How to build deep relationships with students

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