Educator Resource Centers

The editors of eSchool News have assembled a variety of resource centers on the hottest topics in education technology. The resource centers listed below are a collection of news and resources aimed at helping you sort out the complex challenges facing educators every day. Just click on the titles below to access these invaluable collections and start solving your most difficult challenges today!

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Keeping online learning secure Keeping online learning secure
Online learning is becoming increasingly popular, especially as fuel costs force schools to consider shortened schedules and have college students opting for virtual classes to save money. But while interest and enrollment in virtual classrooms rises, so do concerns about security while students are learning online.

Measuring 21st-century skills Measuring 21st-century skills
To remain competitive in an increasingly global, knowledge-based economy, today's employers need graduates who are adept at so-called "21st-century skills" such as using information and communications technology (ICT) to gather and assess information, collaborate, innovate, think critically, and solve problems.

Video Security in Schools Video Security in Schools
With the memories of a spate of school shootings still fresh in the minds of students and educators, schools have brought security to the forefront of their hot-button issues. Although technology can't eliminate violence from schools, it can play an integral role in curbing the frequency with which violent incidents occur--especially when combined with other proactive safety measures.

Leveraging the E-Rate for Ed-Tech Success Leveraging the E-Rate for Ed-Tech Success
Fueled by a growing need to prepare students for an increasingly global, 21st-century workforce, school leaders understand that access to school technology is more important than ever before. But as school budgets face cuts and re-evaluations in the midst of a struggling economy, many districts are concerned with their ability to pay for new technologies.

Turning Student Data Into Intelligence Turning Student Data Into Intelligence
No matter how many students a school or district has, one thing remains the same--the vital importance of tracking student attendance, grades, standardized test scores, school or district transfers, and more. Administrators, teachers, students, and parents all depend on a reliable Student Information System (SIS) to give accurate reports and updates.

Online learning for high school success Online learning for high school success
Preventing high school dropouts has become a key focus of education stakeholders and government officials across the country, as the skills taught in high school are imperative to students' success. But with online credit recovery programs and virtual learning becoming more accessible to more students, many are able to regain momentum and graduate with high school diplomas.