October 2023

Renaissance Named One of Fortune’s Best Workplaces for Women™ 2023

October 31, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Renaissance, a leader in pre-K–12 education technology, announces that the company has been recognized as a 2023 ... Read more

Teaching Trends

This heroic superintendent won’t quit in the pursuit of district excellence

November 15, 2023October 31, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Learn more about how this eSN K-12 Hero Awards Winner ensures that each and every students thrives in the district

Dr. Jesus Jara is a passionate educator who serves as Superintendent of Clark County School District (CCSD), the 5th largest school district in the nation educating more than…

Innovation Insights

The future of game-based learning

November 15, 2023October 31, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

Game-based learning holds great potential for student engagement in the classroom--where is it headed next?

Kevin Hogan sits down for a conversation with Ki Karou, Senior Director of Product, Content for MIND Research Institute, on the evolving landscape of education, gamification, and technology…

Teaching Trends

Outdoor classrooms should outlast COVID

October 31, 2023 by Becca Katz

Being in nature seemed to help my students focus--growing research validates the benefits of outdoor learning and outdoor classrooms.

The evidence for learning in nature is compelling, robust, and growing. Reduced stress. Improved attention and cognitive function. More physical fitness. Fewer behavioral challenges. Higher engagement.

Newsline

SchooLinks Honored on Inc.’s 2023 Power Partner Awards List for its Remarkable Growth and Innovative College and Career Readiness Solutions

October 30, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Austin, TX, (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SchooLinks, the leading college and career readiness platform, is thrilled to announce its recognition as ... Read more

College and Career Readiness

More high school grads are rejecting 4-year pathways

November 15, 2023October 30, 2023 by Laura Ascione

A new survey emphasizes the critical importance of enhancing the postsecondary career and engagement of the future workforce.

A significant trend is growing among high school graduates in the class of 2023, with 55 percent opting out of the traditional four-year college route, according to a…

E-rate Funding

E-rate applicants clamor for cybersecurity services

October 30, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Annual E-rate report sheds light on the program's processes--schools and libraries emphasize the importance of cybersecurity in the program.

An annual E-rate report reveals a strong consensus among respondents for cybersecurity services to be included in the federal program, considering their critical role in safeguarding educational institutions…

Innovation Insights

Big Deals—AI GUIDANCE for Schools Toolkit, Assessment PD for Teachers, and EV Buses Hit the Road.

October 27, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

New resources from Code.org, ETS, the International Society of Technology in Education, Khan Academy, the World Economic Forum, ISS, and more.

Newsline

Casio and Open Up Resources Launch New Innovative Partnership to Enhance Mathematics Education

October 27, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the first step in a new partnership focused on equity in math education, Casio and Open ... Read more

Teaching Trends

Purposeful play helps kids learn–here’s how to integrate it

October 27, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Many teachers feel they can’t easily incorporate purposeful play into the classroom--but doing so is surprisingly easy

A new survey of K-8 teachers and students from LEGO Education found that nearly all (98 percent) of students say purposeful play helps them learn and the majority…

Teacher Well-Being

Can team teaching break the constraints of conventional schooling?

October 27, 2023 by Thomas Arnett, Senior Research Fellow, Clayton Christensen Institute

Increasing teacher burnout, coupled with the increasing pressures of those who remain, is a problem team teaching might help.

Teacher burnout is a real and growing challenge for US K–12 schools. Last year, school district leaders reported a 4 percent increase in teacher turnover according to a…

Innovation Insights

Is “re-inventing education” more than a cliché?

October 26, 2023October 26, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

Anthony Salcito, Chief Institution Business Officer at Nerdy, touches upon the impact of the pandemic on education, the role of teachers, the evolution and challenges of tutoring in…

Newsline

Two Cincinnati Firms Help Cincinnati Non-Profit Create World-Class Animations for National Mindful Music Program for Student Wellbeing

October 26, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Two Cincinnati animation firms, Pixel Fiction and Lightborne, joined forces to support Mindful Music Moments, Cincinnati non-profit The Well’s signature ... Read more

Teaching Trends

How one hero educator gives students workforce skills and experience

October 26, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Learn more about how this eSN K-12 Hero Awards Winner emphasizes workforce readiness through hands-on learning and industry experiences.

Tom Lamont is the painting and design technology instructor at Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School (BVT), in Upton, Massachusetts. Mr. Lamont offers his vocational high school…

School Management

School leaders need to create opportunities for teachers as well as for students

October 26, 2023 by Garland Thomas-McDavid, Chalkbeat New York

I’m a Black woman who never saw herself as a school CEO--that’s a problem, and here’s what we can do to create opportunities for teachers.

While some of the recent efforts focused on recruiting more teachers of color have paid off, keeping those teachers in our schools and classrooms is an urgent challenge.

Newsline

Illustrative Mathematics and Imagine Learning Expand Partnership to Empower More Students in Math

October 25, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

TUCSON, Ariz. /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Illustrative Mathematics (IM), a nonprofit dedicated to creating a world where all learners know, use, and enjoy mathematics, ... Read more

AI in Education

5 positive ways students can use AI

December 11, 2023October 25, 2023 by MacKenzie Price, Co-Founder, 2hr Learning & Alpha School

AI is here to stay, and will be an important workforce skill--let's teach our students to work with it, not against it, in the classroom.

You’ve heard all the news about kids using ChatGPT to cheat, but there's another side to this story. Just as the internet revolutionized education, AI will be the…

Edtech Trends

The importance of agency in successful edtech adoptions

October 25, 2023 by Dr. Micah Shippee, Director of Education Technology Consulting and Solutions, Samsung Electronics America

Factoring agency into edtech adoptions helps to ensure that students are ready for the challenges and opportunities of the future.

Education is changing because the world is changing. During the pandemic, teachers and students rapidly adopted new tools to pivot to remote and hybrid learning.

Teaching Trends

How a true teacher hero advocates for student equity and belonging

October 24, 2023October 24, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Now in his 10th year of teaching, John Arthur's students have gained national recognition as champions for children and immigrants like them through music videos and other digital…

STEM & STEAM Trends

Building a representative STEM pipeline needs to start in kindergarten

October 25, 2023October 24, 2023 by Dr. Gregory Quarles, CEO, Applied Energetics

Efforts to fulfill a STEM pipeline cannot begin in college--we need more thoughtfulness and action occurring in K-12.

I believe that the low supply of STEM professionals can be attributed to significant barriers to entry originating in educational settings--this is to no fault of teachers and…

Newsline

Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) Launches Sister Schools Program Across Four States and the Territory of Puerto Rico

October 24, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

WASHINGTON, D.C. –The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) today announced the launch of the ALAS Sister Schools Program, ... Read more

Newsline

Central High School Robotics Team Excels at “Bots at the Fair” Tournament

October 23, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Phenix City, Ala.— Phenix City Schools is proud to announce the exceptional success of our robotics teams at the recent ... Read more

Newsline

Canva Introduces Student-Safe AI Products, Customizable Lessons for Teachers, and Over 5,000 Free Classroom Resources to 50 Million Students and Teachers

October 23, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

SYDNEY – Canva, the world’s only all-in-one visual communication platform, today announced the launch of a suite of K-12 education ... Read more

Newsline

New Program Gives High School Students Training and Job Placement in an Allied Healthcare Career

October 23, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

LIVONIA, Mich. – After a comprehensive and successful two-year pilot with more than 900 students, MedCerts has launched a training program ... Read more

STEM & STEAM Trends

3 best practices to create a STEM-focused school

October 23, 2023 by Ashish Vadalia, STEM Program Manager, Chesapeake Lighthouse Foundation

An educator shares tips and strategies to create a STEM-focused school to help students build STEM skills for career and life.

The benefits of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education are numerous, and one would be hard-pressed to find a school district that doesn’t have a project, initiative,…

Literacy

How efficacy studies improve literacy instruction

October 23, 2023October 23, 2023 by Laura Ascione

A VP of impact and research shares what her company learned from its literacy research, and how those lessons benefit teachers and students.

Prior to the pandemic, reading achievement had been showing little to no growth. Scores have continued to decline, in part because of pandemic-related learning interruptions.

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Poptential™ High School Economics Curriculum by Certell Offers Free Stock Market Investment Lessons

October 20, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — October historically has been a month of notable volatility in the stock market, with historic crashes like ... Read more

Literacy

Teacher helps implement the science of reading ‘one bite at a time’

October 20, 2023October 20, 2023 by Aleksandra Appleton, Chalkbeat Indiana

Indiana is in the midst of a statewide push to train more teachers in the science of reading with the goal of improving literacy rates.

Indiana is in the midst of an enormous undertaking to improve literacy rates. The approach: Align state standards, curriculum, and teacher training programs with practices rooted in the…

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

How schools can help students overcome the digital divide

February 28, 2024October 20, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Schools and school leaders can help students and families achieve digital equity by pursuing at-home internet connectivity.

When it comes to digital equity, U.S. schools are well-positioned to help families get online with low-cost, high-speed internet options through the federal government's Affordable Connectivity Program

Newsline

Introducing Tynker Copilot – The First-Ever LLM-Powered Coding Companion for Young Coders

October 19, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

MOUNTAIN VIEW, California — Tynker, the leading game-based coding platform that has engaged over 100 million kids, proudly introduces “Tynker Copilot.” ... Read more

Teacher Professional Development

Investing in mentorship can help the teacher retention crisis

October 19, 2023October 19, 2023 by Emily Sharrock, Associate Vice President, Bank Street Education Center

Mentorship can help teachers and residents establish tangible connections between their coursework to experiences working with children.

Mentorship is an essential aspect of professional growth and development for early childhood educators, but for many training programs, mentorship components are either not well supported or are…

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OpenAI releases ChatGPT teaching guide

December 11, 2023October 19, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Teaching with ChatGPT doesn't have to be challenging--educators can embrace the AI tool and also show students how to create original work

Educators face myriad dilemmas in the wake of ChatGPT's explosion, with some of the most popular including teaching with ChatGPT and how to address student use of AI…

Newsline

SETDA Launches Cybersecurity Resource Focused on Small, Rural, and Under-resourced Districts

October 18, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Washington, D.C. — Today, SETDA is pleased to announce the release of a cybersecurity resource focused on small, rural, and under-resourced districts. ... Read more

Student Well-Being

Empowering staff and students with a sense of belonging

October 18, 2023October 18, 2023 by Sarah Mathew, Senior Executive Director of Outreach and Partnerships, Care Solace

The relationships we cultivate are the most powerful tool we have to create a sense of belonging with students and staff members.

Belonging is a fundamental human need. We are all searching for a sense of connection with the people and places in our lives. Students and school staff are…

Teaching Trends

5 models that prioritize learner-centered education

October 18, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Learner-centered education collaborates with learners to design learning experiences and pathways tailored to their interests and needs.

School models are, for the most part, outdated--and very overdue for replacement. When students reach high school, research shows that close to 66 percent of students are disengaged.

Digital Literacy

4 essential resources for building research skills in high school

January 4, 2024October 17, 2023 by Ayanna Mayes, School Librarian, Chapin High School

Strong research skills are valuable beyond high school and will serve students well as they enter a world of digital resources and information

Our students’ belief that everything they need to know is online can, without the right skillset, leave them prey to misinformation. So how do we teach our students…

K-12 Cybersecurity

Fixing the K-12 cybersecurity problem

December 11, 2023October 17, 2023 by Alexander Slagg, Freelance Writer, Chicago

CISA’s Secure by Design pledge commits manufacturers to improving K-12 cybersecurity and strengthening networks.

In early September, CISA announced a voluntary pledge for K-12 education technology software manufacturers to commit to designing products with a greater focus on security.

Teaching Trends

5 strategies to ignite student engagement

October 16, 2023 by Jamie MacPherson, Learning Specialist, Van Andel Institute for Education

Student engagement is about tapping into students' innate curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking skills--these strategies can help.

Every teacher hopes to ignite, empower, and engage the students who walk through their classroom door. Ample research has shown that student engagement is crucial to overall learning…

SEL Trends

The bookend model: Using SEL to support before- and after-school programs

October 16, 2023 by Damion Morgan, Social Emotional Learning Specialist, Windsor Public Schools

Before- and after-school programs with SEL components offer critical support and safe spaces where students build confidence and a sense of belonging

Incorporating social and emotional learning (SEL) throughout the school day has risen in popularity over the last few years, especially to counteract the increasing rates of anxiety and…

Innovation in Education

Crunch the numbers: The latest edtech data you can use right now

October 13, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

Tech leaders who are focused on data privacy must carefully examine the way their district's data is stored

Parents' evolving attitudes towards the role of schools post-pandemic; Teachers' attitudes toward new teaching models; The state of the edtech market; And more.

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