Laura Ascione, Author at eSchool News

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Laura Ascione is the Editorial Director at eSchool Media. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland's prestigious Philip Merrill College of Journalism.

Edtech integration, student engagement are top goals for new school year

September 25, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Educators conveyed excitement about increased engagement, reconnecting with students, and using new education technology and strategies.

Educators are optimistic about implementing new edtech tools, including AI and gamified learning, and are prioritizing student engagement as the new school year gets underway, according to a…

Teacher Well-Being

Teacher burnout persists, but solutions are emerging

September 22, 2023 by American Federation of Teachers

As the national teacher shortage continues, more than 1,000 educators suggest solutions to improve well-being and address teacher burnout.

The AFT and Educators Thriving for a yearlong study culminating in a new report, “Beyond Burnout,” which details research-based solutions to improve the chronic levels of stress and burnout.

COVID in Schools

“Ambitious growth” is needed to accelerate learning recovery

September 15, 2023 by Laura Ascione

New data highlights the connection between ambitious learning recovery goals and closing unfinished learning gaps in reading and math.

A new report from Curriculum Associates demonstrates what happens when educators set ambitious targets for students--and what happens when they meet them.

District Management

5 reasons to use a one-stop-shop communications platform

September 14, 2023 by Craig Sheil and Donna Dennis Digital Learning Specialists, Bedford School District

Implementing a new school-home communications platform led to a number of benefits across this entire district

When our School Administrative Unit (SAU) set out to find a communications platform that all six of its schools could use across all grades, we had good reason…

School Data Management

Reaching data readiness: 10 steps to take

September 12, 2023September 12, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Leverage the potential of unified K-12 data and make a positive impact on your school or district’s educational outcomes.

Discover the power of unified K-12 data. In today’s data-driven era, it’s essential for schools and districts to embrace data interoperability.

COVID in Schools

Unfinished learning concerns still plague educators

September 12, 2023September 12, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Nationwide surveys reveal parents’ and educators’ concerns and hopes regarding students’ ongoing unfinished learning.

Concerns over unfinished learning continue to occupy educators' and parents' minds. For educators, teacher shortages and burnout are the only issues that loom larger than unfinished learning and…

Education Policy & Funding

Districts brace for fiscal cliff as COVID relief funding nears an end

September 8, 2023September 8, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Inflation and educator feedback are among top considerations in adjusting spending for the new school year as ARP spending deadlines near.

With one year remaining to spend close to $200 billion in federal COVID relief funds, more than half of school district leaders are shifting their American Rescue Plan…

AI in Education

More students are seeking an AI-powered school year

August 29, 2023 by Laura Ascione

A new student survey reveals that the majority of students in grades 6-12 acknowledge the critical role of AI in education.

Students are gearing up for the 2023 school year, and new research from Brainly reveals that AI is an integral element in middle and high school students' academic life.

Curriculum & Assessment

What’s the state of K-12 assessment?

August 25, 2023 by Laura Ascione

With post-pandemic learning loss still a concern, educators are focusing on effectively balancing K-12 assessment with instruction.

The majority of educators believe their school or district has an assessment-focused culture, but there are gaps in K-12 assessment literacy and familiarity with state standards.

Emergency Planning & Response

School safety concerns are on the rise as classrooms open

August 23, 2023 by Laura Ascione

New research highlights educators' and parents' greatest school safety concerns and offers insights on notifications, technology and training.

More than half of teachers and parents are more worried about school safety than in previous years, according to the 2023 K-12 School Safety Report from Motorola Solutions, which…

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.

Edtech integration, student engagement are top goals for new school year

Teacher burnout persists, but solutions are emerging

“Ambitious growth” is needed to accelerate learning recovery

5 reasons to use a one-stop-shop communications platform

Reaching data readiness: 10 steps to take

Unfinished learning concerns still plague educators

Districts brace for fiscal cliff as COVID relief funding nears an end

More students are seeking an AI-powered school year

What’s the state of K-12 assessment?

School safety concerns are on the rise as classrooms open

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

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