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.
It's January, and in many places, that means cold weather--and possibly some snow. It may be hard to capture students' attention now that most winter breaks are over.
Artificial intelligence (AI) can be an ambiguous word in education circles, evoking images of machines replacing human teachers in the future. The truth, while less fantastic, is that…
As we close the door on 2022, we approach 2023 with clear-cut priorities for education. Education and student well-being are stretched thin, and lingering learning gaps, exacerbated by…
Most high school graduates (75 percent) do not feel prepared to make college or career decisions after graduation, according to a survey from YouScience, a college and career…
This week's special edition of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan, comes live from one of the nation's largest edtech conferences. At least 15,000 educators and edtech…
The benefits of esports are well documented. A significant body of research has found that students who participate in scholastic esports programs benefit from increased emotional regulation, academic…
Each year, we share our 10 most-read stories. Not surprisingly, many of this year's Top 10 focused on innovative ways to engage students, digital resources, and online and…
Elementary education is the foundation for early learning, providing students with the skills and community they need for future success in school and life. Thanks to today’s technology,…
Each year, we share our 10 most-read stories. Not surprisingly, many of this year's Top 10 focused on innovative ways to engage students, digital resources, and online and…
As we wrapped up 2020, we thought for sure that 2021 might bring us a reprieve from pandemic learning. Well, it did--but it also didn't. Virtual and hybrid…
One of three eSN K-12 Hero Awards winners and nominated by Bluum, Kim Leblanc was selected for the innovative STEM learning initiatives she champions in her district and…
During Black History Month, educators have the opportunity to delve into the difficult–and often uncomfortable–experiences of Black people in the U.S. and around the world.
While teachers know their students need help developing social emotional skills, they rarely have time or adequate training to focus on them in the classroom, according to a…
K-12 cybersecurity was thrust into the spotlight when the COVID-19 pandemic forced learning online. And since then, cybersecurity has been a top concern of IT leaders and administrators.
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.…
Many high school and college students chose STEM as their No. 1 preferred career path, according to a survey of 11,495 Gen Z students conducted by the National…
Most schools are gearing up for December break, and students' attention spans are likely to grow shorter each day. But crafting a video-based lesson that explores different holidays…
Over the past several years, K-12 school districts experienced the limitations of legacy systems. With the recent government funding available for pandemic recovery, a window of opportunity opens…