June 2020 | eSchool News

Data vs. COVID-19: How one district runs the numbers

June 30, 2020 by Kevin Hogan

Through mapping software, this district tech leader is finding the most appropriate blended learning solutions for this fall with data.

When Mark Finstrom, Chief Technology Officer for Highline Public Schools (WA), first integrated data analytic mapping software into his district’s digital toolbox a few years ago, it was…

How to effectively support struggling readers during distance learning

November 2, 2020June 30, 2020 by Jillian Kaster and Laura Axtell

Education specialists dive into how educators and parents can support struggling readers, ELL students, and students with dyslexia in an at-home learning environment

Parents who might be uncomfortable with continuing their role of teacher this fall can find solace in this fact: authentic teachable moments happen outside the classroom all the…

July 2020 Guide: Esports

June 30, 2020June 29, 2020 by vcarlson

We are excited to bring you the very first in a series of eSchool News Guides, which are full of ... Read more

Planning the safe reopening of our schools

June 29, 2020 by Robert Low

Reopening schools will require creativity and attention to safe health practices--here's how some schools are getting started

The extent of the challenges and unknowns involved in safely reopening our schools may seem daunting, but educational organizations and schools now involved in the process are developing…

When the digital divide is made worse by a pandemic

January 3, 2021June 29, 2020 by eSchool News Staff

As it turns out, the digital divide proves tougher for students with fewer electronic devices at home--and the COVID-19 crisis makes the divide even wider

The digital divide is proving one of the most pervasive and stubborn challenges in U.S. education, and its effects can follow students from kindergarten through college. As if…

Move from digital citizenship to digital leadership

June 26, 2020 by Andy Plemmons

digital leadership skills are important for students to learn now, for their future.

My motto and philosophy for my school library is “expect the miraculous.” Inspired by my favorite author, Kate DiCamillo, I encourage students and educators to keep their eyes…

Are students’ information literacy skills up to par?

June 26, 2020 by Laura Ascione

An international study gauges students' computer and information literacy skills, along with computational thinking.

U.S. eighth-graders scored above the international average for computer and information literacy, but they also struggle with some key 21st-century employability skills, according to an international study. The…

Google —Teach from Home

June 30, 2020June 25, 2020 by eSchool News

School closures affect teachers, students, and parents everywhere. In these extraordinary times, technology can help make distance learning easier and ... Read more

Teachers need emotional support, too

June 25, 2020 by Dennis Pierce

5 ways to create a community of learners

At Hicks Canyon Elementary School in Orange County, Calif., students have been learning with digital devices since the Tustin Unified School District went 1:1 six years ago —…

5 ways to help students develop digital literacy

June 25, 2020 by Stephan Turnipseed

Cultivating digital literacy skills will be critical for today's students and tomorrow's workers.

It’s commonplace to be impressed when we hear of excellent test scores and educational backgrounds from top institutes, no matter the type of degree or accolades. However, preparing…

5 ways to prepare and teach online classes

Online tutoring is becoming more accepted for people every day. With the coronavirus pandemic still affecting the world, there’s never been a better time to work remotely.

How is technology impacting literacy?

We live in a world where learning and technology are intrinsically linked, especially in the minds of our youth. But do today’s students process information differently because it comes on a digital device? Is there a correlation between technology use and plummeting literacy rates? And is the way our young people consume information negatively impacting their growth as learners?

Data vs. COVID-19: How one district runs the numbers

How to effectively support struggling readers during distance learning

July 2020 Guide: Esports

Planning the safe reopening of our schools

When the digital divide is made worse by a pandemic

Move from digital citizenship to digital leadership

Are students’ information literacy skills up to par?

Google —Teach from Home

Teachers need emotional support, too

5 ways to help students develop digital literacy

Delaware Ensures Every Student Has Digital Access to Curriculum and Choice Reading Titles

Education Leaders Claypool And McLaughlin Launch New School

DreamBox Learning® Enters ELA Market with Acquisitions of Reading Plus® and Squiggle Park

Florida’s Martin County School District Selects Award-Winning Digital Resource from Discovery Education to Educate All Students for Success

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