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.

Learning acceleration is best to move kids forward in math

August 25, 2022 by Laura Ascione

New research shows that students engaged in learning acceleration practices learned more and struggled less compared to students in classrooms that used remediation

As the nation works to collectively get students back on track after pandemic-era learning disruptions, new research provides promising evidence that learning acceleration can help all students catch…

SEL is critical–but teachers rarely have time to address it

August 23, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Teachers cite a lack of time and training as barriers to teaching SEL skills in the classroom and helping students build these competencies.

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…

eSN K-12 Hero Awards Program nominee: Spotlight on FLVS

August 22, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Educators have always deserved praise and recognition--that has never been more evident than during the pandemic, when they prioritized student safety among heroic efforts to keep learning going…

18 back-to-school tips to start the year off right

August 19, 2022 by Laura Ascione

It's that time of year--here's some advice to get your back-to-school priorities ready to roll

The COVID-19 pandemic has continued to cast uncertainty on education, and the beginning of the 2022-2023 school year is no different. But with some valuable lessons learned under…

One district’s push to help students feel like they belong

August 19, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Student belonging is a critical component of a school culture that supports social and emotional learning, which is important for both academic success and student well-being

Bullying is prevalent in high schools and can lead to a lack of a sense of belonging. According to a new study, 51 percent of high school students…

4 ways to support ELLs in post-pandemic learning

August 12, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Certain student groups experienced more impacts to their learning during the pandemic--here's how to help ELLs succeed.

There's no question that the COVID-19 pandemic impacted learning in ways educators and policymakers are still working to understand. But while all students felt the impact, certain historically…

A free AR app can bring learning to life

August 12, 2022 by Laura Ascione

New AR app and lesson plans address increased interest in AR technology from both teachers and parents

McGraw Hill and Verizon launched a new mobile application to bring augmented reality (AR) learning activities to K-12 students and classrooms across the country: McGraw Hill AR. The…

9 priorities for a future-focused education system

August 11, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Newly-released Aurora Institute policy priorities call on policymakers to transform K-12 learning to a future-focused education system.

The Aurora Institute, a national education nonprofit focused on education systems change, has released its annual report outlining key federal policy issues aimed at transforming our K-12 education…

Gen Z students are aiming for STEM careers

August 9, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Gen Z students have a keen interest in STEM--an interest that continues to grow particularly among women and students of color

A majority of 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…

With the right instruction, tech opens doors for ELLs

August 5, 2022 by Gwen Snow, Principal, Newcomer Academy, Jefferson County Public Schools

One device can open many doors for English language learners, especially if they take their edtech home and teach their family members to use it

Even before COVID-19, reading scores among U.S. students had been declining for the first time in a decade, something that jeopardizes a generation’s achievement and mobility. As this…

4 Practices for Innovative School Leaders

If your school or district is anything like many others across the country, it has undergone transformational changes at a rapid (perhaps even dizzying) pace over the past two years. The challenges you continue to face demand that you influence more change, driven by creative problem solving and a bit of risk.

Building a Successful Certification Program at Your Institution

In a world where competition for jobs, pay increases, and academic success continues to increase, certifications offer hope because they are a credible, third-party assessment of one’s skill and knowledge for a given subject.

Learning acceleration is best to move kids forward in math

SEL is critical–but teachers rarely have time to address it

eSN K-12 Hero Awards Program nominee: Spotlight on FLVS

18 back-to-school tips to start the year off right

One district’s push to help students feel like they belong

4 ways to support ELLs in post-pandemic learning

A free AR app can bring learning to life

9 priorities for a future-focused education system

Gen Z students are aiming for STEM careers

With the right instruction, tech opens doors for ELLs

MIND Research Institute Debuts InsightMath, a Neuroscience-Based Elementary Curriculum

SkriLab Receives ISTE Seal of Alignment

Vector Solutions Adds Cybersecurity Awareness Courses to its Suite of Online Training Programs for Schools

Growing Number of Texas School Districts Partner with ParentSquare to Unify School-Home Communications

Heading Back to School with Dungeons & Dragons in Classrooms, Afterschool Clubs

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