Robin Glenn, Chief Strategy and Business Development Officer, 7 Mindsets, Author at eSchool News

It’s critical to promote mental health supports at the start of the school year

September 14, 2023 by Robin Glenn, Chief Strategy and Business Development Officer, 7 Mindsets

For a successful year, students and teachers don’t just need academic resources—they need mental health resources, too.

As the new academic year approaches, it's crucial to pay attention to an aspect of school life that often doesn't feature prominently in back-to-school prep: mental health.

Personalized Learning

How to support student agency

September 13, 2023 by Steve Walsh, Student Success Manager, VHS Learning

Supporting student agency makes a huge difference in student learning outcomes--here's how to leverage it for academic success.

Student agency empowers learners to play a more active role in their own education by taking charge of the learning process under the guidance of skilled educators. Agency…

Student Well-Being

How to build relationships with students

September 13, 2023 by Denise Whitefield, Special Education Teacher, Reading Specialist, & English Teacher, Niles West High School

Frequent, supportive check-ins can help teachers build strong relationships with students that can transcend the classroom.

One of the most important things teachers can do is to try to build relationships with students. Especially since the pandemic, schools have placed greater focus on social…

Education Policy & Funding

As COVID relief spending deadlines loom, one district moves ahead with an uncommon tech plan

September 12, 2023September 11, 2023 by Mila Koumpilova, Chalkbeat Chicago

Pressure is hitting districts as they face a Sept. 30 deadline to commit dollars from the second of three covid relief spending packages.

With the clock ticking here and across the country, technology companies and other vendors are pushing products and services they claim can help speed up student recovery —…

Online & Hybrid Learning

Prioritizing social growth during online learning

September 11, 2023 by Sam Bowman, Contributing Writer, eSchool News

Students enrolled in online learning don’t have to miss out on social opportunities—in fact, it’s easy to facilitate balanced social growth.

The expansion of online education has been a real boon for busy parents, teachers, and students. Online learning lets children learn from the comfort of their own homes…

AI in Education

Coming out of the AI closet: A scholar’s embrace of ChatGPT-4

September 8, 2023 by Dr. John Johnston, Ed.D. Candidate in Educational Leadership, Capella University & GPT-4

ChatGPT-4 and AI tools bring with them a new level of assistance--along with a clear message that the future is already unfolding.

ChatGPT-4 has ushered in a new era of brainstorming, structuring, and drafting academic papers. Understanding that this cannot be equated to outsourcing my work to AI is crucial.

Internet Connectivity

Reliable internet and Wi-Fi in schools should be top priority

September 7, 2023 by Roger Sands, CEO and Co-Founder, Wyebot

Ensuring Wi-Fi in schools means students and teachers will have access to uninterrupted learning opportunities for all.

Without access to reliable internet and Wi-Fi-dependent devices, students and teachers face disadvantages, and schools can have a hard time meeting their educational goals.

AI in Education

Taking a measured look at AI in the classroom

September 7, 2023September 7, 2023 by Abhishek Bahl, Founder, Jet Learn

Integrating AI in the classroom allows students to thrive, explore passions, and hone the technology skills needed in today's digital world.

AI in the classroom: The idea brings up images of students plugged into the Matrix, learning differential equations in seconds, doesn't it? Well, not quite. We're talking about…

K-12 Cybersecurity

As invisible threats to education loom, cybersecurity is paramount

September 6, 2023 by Pat Hurley, Vice President and General Manager of Sales, Americas, Acronis

The complexities that come with protecting education from cybersecurity threats are vast, and implementing policies comes with challenges.

Shoring up cybersecurity practices in the education industry is quite the feat. User authorization is extremely challenging, as IT professionals must navigate through different levels of access for…

Edtech Trends

4 ways edtech tools drive student engagement and build classroom culture

September 5, 2023 by Ryan Hetchler, Subject Matter Expert for Curriculum and Instruction, GoGuardian

When we think about student engagement, we can take some pressure off teachers by giving them highly effective edtech tools.

There are four key ways that edtech tools can increase student engagement, and when done correctly, be a catalyst for building a culture of learning.

How immersive technology can empower students (and teachers) to learn

Immersive, experiential technology is transforming how both students and teachers learn. Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR and VR) provide deeper engagement, opportunities for collaboration.

Digital Learning Tools

6 benefits of immersive learning with the metaverse

The metaverse is a tool that blends experiences typically associated with either the virtual or physical worlds. It can deliver greater immersive learning for students while also creating some new and exciting teaching opportunities. For educators, it is crucial to not only understand what the metaverse is and its uses within education but to also realize the benefits of immersive learning with the metaverse.

It’s critical to promote mental health supports at the start of the school year

How to support student agency

As COVID relief spending deadlines loom, one district moves ahead with an uncommon tech plan

Coming out of the AI closet: A scholar’s embrace of ChatGPT-4

Reliable internet and Wi-Fi in schools should be top priority

Taking a measured look at AI in the classroom

As invisible threats to education loom, cybersecurity is paramount

4 ways edtech tools drive student engagement and build classroom culture

Roylco Secures “Best STEM Building Toy” in Best Building Toys for Kids, According to Experts

Research-Based Digital Family Engagement Program Set to Expand Student Support

Discovery Education and Leading Corporate and Nonprofit Partners Launch First-of-Its-Kind Initiative Supporting Sustainability

BIOZONE’s High School Biology for Texas achieves Top Marks

Frontline Education Releases Year-to-Date Administration Software Innovation Summary

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