November 2020 | eSchool News

6 ways to create a culturally responsive classroom

November 30, 2020 by José A. Viana, Senior Advisor, Education Partnerships, Lexia Learning

A culturally responsive classroom is an encouraging and nurturing place for diverse students with different backgrounds and experiences with culturally responsive teaching.

The U.S. reached an important milestone several years ago—minority students now comprise the largest demographic group in our nation’s public schools. While there is great diversity within our…

Sustaining curiosity, collaboration, and connectedness in a pandemic

November 30, 2020 by Angel Bradford, Innovation and Technology Coordinator, The Village School

Digital learning is a critical part of education in 2020 as districts navigate the COVID-19 pandemic--here's how one school keeps students engaged

Real-time polling, original instructional videos, virtual conferences, and live on-screen annotation are just a few new skills teacher Jonathan Delgado is adding to his teaching toolkit this school…

3 ways to actually promote equity in education

November 27, 2020 by Aaliyah Samuel, EdD, Executive Vice President of Government Affairs & Partnerships, NWEA

These key imperatives for moving forward in the fight for equity in education can help guide teachers and school leaders

In 2018, I had the opportunity to meet Minnijean Brown-Tricky, one of the Little Rock Nine. Minnijean and the eight other students who integrated Central High School in…

3 reasons social-emotional learning is of paramount importance

November 27, 2020 by Angela Jerabek, founder and executive director, the BARR Center

Teaching students the skills to express their emotions and modeling healthy relationships helps shape a future of transformational leaders

These are certainly unprecedented times, and as we close out 2020, it is of the utmost importance to ensure that relationships are top of mind for everyone. With…

The challenges of remote reading instruction

November 27, 2020 by eSchool Media Contributors

Many students in Jessica Everett’s kindergarten class don’t yet know how to hold a pencil, The 74 reports. It’s one ... Read more

AI chatbots are helping students navigate college admissions

November 26, 2020 by Laura Ascione

With the help of AI chatbots, high schoolers in Texas can work their way through the college application process with a bit more ease

High school students across the state of Texas have a new resource to guide them through the college application process in the form of an AI chatbot. Thanks…

Helping teens open up about their mental health

November 26, 2020 by Robin Glenn, MA, LPC, CSC, CAC, CEO/Founder, Base Education

Using the right approach, along with an SEL program, could help teenagers become more transparent with their struggles

Despite what kids believe, their main support system is not within their friendships. As a parent or counselor, you can allow them to believe their friends are their…

Why student safety tools are essential during a pandemic

November 25, 2020 by Laura Ascione

During COVID-19, students are more isolated and may feel increased feelings of depression and unease--making a student safety solution a valuable tool for administrators

Interventions into student safety, prompted by technology used to help school leaders prevent students from harming themselves or others, increased dramatically after COVID-19 landed in the U.S. and…

Wearable devices are increasingly central to a safe return to the classroom

November 25, 2020 by Robert Costantini, CEO, Triax Technologies, Inc.

Technologies such as IoT and wearable devices are among the best practices making it possible for schools to move forward with reopening plans

Technology has played a central role during COVID-19, enabling educators to continue teaching remotely, with both students and staff ensconced in the safety of their kitchens or living…

Free Thanksgiving video lessons from The Character Tree

December 1, 2020November 24, 2020 by eSchool News Staff

The lessons for first and second grade students teach the character trait of gratitude through short, engaging online videos and ... Read more

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?

6 ways to create a culturally responsive classroom

Sustaining curiosity, collaboration, and connectedness in a pandemic

3 ways to actually promote equity in education

3 reasons social-emotional learning is of paramount importance

The challenges of remote reading instruction

AI chatbots are helping students navigate college admissions

Helping teens open up about their mental health

Why student safety tools are essential during a pandemic

Wearable devices are increasingly central to a safe return to the classroom

Free Thanksgiving video lessons from The Character Tree

3M Names America’s Top Young Scientist of 2021:14-Year-Old Sarah Park, for Music Therapy Treatment to Improve Mental Health

Flinn Scientific Launches New Contest for STEM Educators in Celebration of Mole Day

Digital Magazines Now Available to K-12 Schools Worldwide in Sora Reading App

iTutor’s Virtual Quarantine Classroom Offers Educational Lifeline for COVID-Affected South Carolina and New York Students

Discovery Education Continues Supporting Educators During the COVID-19 Pandemic with Hundreds of No Cost Daily Activitie

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