Michelle Dorsey, Math and Science Teacher, Veritas Prep Holyoke, Author at eSchool News

3 tips to engage students in math feedback during remote or hybrid learning

March 5, 2021 by Michelle Dorsey, Math and Science Teacher, Veritas Prep Holyoke

$Connecting with students and boosting engagement during remote learning is key--especially in STEM classes such as math$

when we transitioned to remote learning I found myself falling into this cycle. The consequences were obvious immediately--student work deteriorated. I quickly had to figure out--how could I…

Has the pandemic widened the achievement gap?

March 5, 2021 by Dr. Katie McClarty, Vice President of Research and Design, Renaissance

What can the results of 5.3 million student assessments tell us about educational equity and the achievement gap in the COVID-19 era?

Educators have been talking about the achievement gap since at least the 1960s and the publication of the Coleman Report. This year, of course, the gap everyone is…

6 ways to bring statistical literacy to any classroom

March 4, 2021 by Anna Bargagliotti, ASA/NCTM Joint Committee Chair & Robert Gould, ASA/NCTM Joint Committee Past Chair

Instilling statistical literacy skills in students sets them up for a lifetime of successful inquiry--here are some resources to get started

As we face another year of unpredictability triggered by the global pandemic and other factors, perhaps the only thing we can be certain of is that the future…

New science resources promote critical thinking and problem solving

March 4, 2021 by Kate Falk, Director of Communications, NSTA

From the digestive system to Newton’s Second Law, online science tools offer guidance to teachers on how best to navigate students from one lesson to the next

New resources from the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) are intended to help K-12 educators, including parents homeschooling their children, plan their science lessons. Based on the best…

3 big questions schools should ask edtech developers

March 3, 2021 by Al Kingsley, Group Managing Director, NetSupport

Partnerships between school districts and edtech developers can be incredibly beneficial--but schools should make sure to ask the right questions of edtech vendors at the outset

Educators on Twitter know that sharing is something teachers love. If you’re a school leader, it’s likely your school is at the center of your community, with close…

5 innovative cybersecurity training strategies to try in 2021

March 3, 2021 by Juta Gurinaviciute, Chief Technology Officer, NordVPN Teams

Creating engaging cybersecurity training methods can increase awareness among faculty and staff exponentially

As much as 88 percent of data breaches are caused by human error, but only 43 percent of workers admit having made mistakes that compromised cybersecurity. In the…

Teaching preschoolers to love STEAM

March 2, 2021 by Carmelo Piazza, Executive Director/Educational Director, Brooklyn Preschool of Science, & Karen Piazza, Educational Director, Brooklyn Preschool of Science

It starts with a spirit of inquiry, and also involves turning a robot into a bird—discover how science and art merge together in engaging ways

In the spring and summer of 2020, Brooklyn Preschool of Science closed down for six months due to COVID-19. During those same six months, almost 300,000 people left…

Finding the silver linings in a pandemic

March 1, 2021 by Benjamin Heuston, PhD, CEO, Waterford.org

The move to distance learning has laid bare the disconnect between schools and families—and showed us a way to heal the rift

As we sift through the consequences of the pandemic for our children, educators and education researchers are likely going to be learning lessons about our school system for…

How to ensure your edtech tools support equity goals

February 26, 2021 by Dr. Carol Kelley, Superintendent, Oak Park Elementary District

Looking beyond access to effectiveness can help school leaders evaluate if equity is a top priority for edtech tools in schools

As I meet with team leaders in my suburban Chicago school district, I ask: What is your department doing to create equitable and inclusive learning conditions for all…

Why encryption is key during remote learning

February 26, 2021 by Kurt Markley, Director of Sales, Apricorn

Given the security risks accompanying nationwide remote learning, encryption is critical to data security

While the numbers are constantly changing based on fluid circumstances and data, it’s safe to say that millions of students across the U.S. are engaging in virtual learning.…

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