Getting the most ROI from your classroom technology
During the COVID-19 pandemic, school districts across the United States received a timely infusion of funds to upgrade edtech in the classroom.
How AI tutoring personalizes learning for students
Emerging artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a powerful driving force behind educational technology, fundamentally shifting educational dynamics and how students learn and receive support.
Why blended learning is a top 12 way to help those most in need
Education technology (edtech) has long faced skepticism, and with good cause. For many people during COVID, remote online learning was an unmitigated disaster.
Redesigning the educational model after COVID
With stress, anxiety, teacher retention rates, and curtailing the loss of learning gains, education finds itself addressing compounding factors that are multi-dimensional.
Beyond the visible: Recognizing and accommodating invisible disabilities
The concept of accessibility for individuals with disabilities has been an evolving journey, significantly propelled by landmark legislation such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
How school leaders can manage and control emotions
We have spent generations being told that our emotions are those things that should be corralled, encircled, and subdued. It has fomented the ideas that we should "leave…
A purposeful approach to tech integration
Technology and education go hand-in-hand nowadays, which means it’s more important than ever before to ensure tech is used purposefully within the classroom.
How school leaders can foster a culturally responsive framework
A culturally responsive framework acknowledges and values the cultural backgrounds, identities, and experiences of all students, creating an inclusive environment where every learner can thrive.
4 strategies that bring nature’s power to your classroom
We humans are still deeply tied to the cycles of nature. As such, I believe the solution for curbing our students’ excess energy lies in reconnecting them with…
3 ways a modern data solution can improve student outcomes
We continue to read headlines about how artificial intelligence (AI) can substantially increase labor productivity across the global economy, creating both time and informational efficiencies.
7 principles of outdoor learning for early childhood
Spending time outdoors and engaging in active play has all kinds of benefits for young children. It encourages development of gross motor skills, helps improve coordination and balance,…
Student-centered everything: ClassVR in special education
Spaulding Academy & Family Services is a small, non-profit special education school and residential facility serving students with a wide range of abilities, including many who are on…
Embracing tech and navigating change with people-centered leadership
How can leaders navigate evolving opportunities and challenges and drive positive impact, while keeping the interests of students and educators at the forefront?
How the NSA’s post-9/11 hiring might address the teacher shortage
There is a critical teacher shortage across the United States. (As well as serious shortages in other professions, such as nursing.) This trend began before the pandemic, but…
5 digital resources to inspire curiosity and engage students
Post-pandemic, educators in my district report that there has been a decline in student engagement. As educators, it is incumbent upon us to spark student’s curiosity so that…
Critical steps to help school districts combat ransomware attacks
School districts are one of the most vulnerable industries for a ransomware attack, particularly from foreign adversaries, according to Ann Neuberger, deputy national security adviser for cyber and…
Empowering girls with STEM education to build tomorrow’s tech industry
All too often, female students are underrepresented in STEM classes. As a result, girls and young women have a hard time exploring the subjects and picturing themselves in…
How a small school in Sierra Leone uses remote learning to offer high school
The American International School of Freetown in Sierra Leone (AISF) has 90 students between the ages of three and 19, seven teachers and a director--an all-encompassing administrative role.
4 ways to encourage play in education
As a longtime educator, I’ve witnessed firsthand the incredible benefits that play can have in a K–8 classroom. Unstructured play is how students learn to interact with the…
CoSN IT Leader Spotlight: Lisa Higgins
In partnership with CoSN, eSchool News is highlighting the innovative and dedicated work of IT leaders in school districts across the country.
It’s time to pay student teachers
I fell in love with teaching while working as an assistant educator at a preschool 16 years ago. I had not studied education, so I enrolled in an…
The evolving requirements of a K-12 school network
As the school year began this year, the White House announced several initiatives to curb cyberattacks on K-12 schools. This was in response to a 2022-2023 school year…
A bungled FAFSA rollout threatens students’ college ambitions
Christian Rojas Linares can’t finish his financial aid forms because he’s been blanketed with error messages. The New York City high school senior has even received incorrect emails…
How digital tools and AI can enhance social studies
Social studies education serves as the cornerstone for cultivating informed and engaged citizens capable of understanding the complexities of the world around them.
Using universal screening to improve student well-being
The pandemic shined a light on the mental health crisis facing our students--but student well-being is not a new phenomenon.
3 ways to avoid summer learning loss
While it can be easy for teachers and students to slip out of routine over the summer break, it’s important that students don’t get out of the habit…
High school students say AI will change the workforce
With the rapid rise of generative AI, nearly one in two high school students polled think the workforce as we know it today will undergo a major transformation,…
Motivating students using the Self-Determination Theory
In the ever-evolving landscape of education, one prevailing challenge persists: motivating students. The last few years have witnessed a noticeable shift in student behavior, consisting of apathy, absenteeism,…
Michigan Virtual’s statewide workgroup releasing AI guidance for K-12 educators
Alongside statewide education partners, the nonprofit Michigan Virtual has released a sample K-12 AI Guidance document that specifically addresses educators’ approach to AI use.
5 obstacles AI can help schools overcome
The idea of integrating generative AI into classrooms has sparked nonstop debate since it appeared on the scene. On one side, enthusiasts herald its potential to revolutionize teaching…
Guidance counselors could help female high schoolers erase the STEM gender gap
New research from Rice University Kinder finds that female students may be more likely to stick with STEM curriculum when they receive support from high school guidance counselors.
How video coaching inspires teacher self-reflection
The Metropolitan School District of Decatur Township has been successfully using video in our teacher professional learning for more than seven years.
Is it the school, or the students?
Are schools that feature strong test scores highly effective, or do they mostly enroll students who are already well-prepared for success?
Using tech to drive innovation in early care and education
Fasten your seatbelts. The past few years in the early care and education (ECE) space have been a figurative roller coaster ride of ups and downs when it…
Can you take algebra in eighth grade? In many cases, the answer is no
If you’re an eighth grader who wants to take algebra, can you even take the class? The answer to that question, it turns out, depends a lot on…
3 key strategies for district leaders to build a resilient educator workforce
Research shows that “when it comes to student performance on reading and math tests, teachers are estimated to have two to three times the effect of any other school…
6 tips to help educators support young readers
In school, many kindergarten and first-grade students are asked to memorize lists of common words, which are sometimes called “sight words.” This practice skips important steps.
It’s not business, it’s personal: Building a culture of trust to protect personal data
Protecting our privacy and security is challenging. Really challenging. It is also inconvenient, time-consuming, and sometimes frustrating. Forgot your password? Yeah, that’s going to take some time to…
The 4Cs: How esports promotes student development
I first started trying to get an esports program at my school in 2011. At the time, there was a lot of resistance around the misconception that violent…
How bullying contributes to K-12 student absenteeism
The National Center for Education Statistics released its findings from the school survey on crime and safety: 2021-2022 and reported that bullying occurs at least once a week…