15 unique virtual field trips for students
Virtual field trips have become widely available thanks to more accessible virtual reality technology, and they saw a surge in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic when physical field…
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.
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- Data shows growing GenAI adoption in K-12 - April 18, 2025
- 5 AI tools for classroom creativity - April 17, 2025
- Strategies to help girls stay engaged in STEM learning - April 16, 2025
The pandemic’s lasting impact on young learners
Young students require more learning support to remain on pace with historical academic growth trends, according to new research from Curriculum Associates, which unveils national data on the…
Michigan Virtual survey highlights K-12 educators’ AI beliefs, needs
A Michigan Virtual survey of more than 1,000 educators from classrooms, districts, and support organizations found higher trust in AI among building and district administrators than within teacher…
It’s time to rethink cybersecurity in education
IT leaders are tasked with protecting school district networks and must constantly evaluate their cybersecurity strategies as attacks from outside threats increase in frequency and become more sophisticated.
Online and Hybrid Learning Strategies: eSN Innovation Roundtable
We can't discuss online and hybrid learning without acknowledging the role the COVID-19 pandemic played in forcing districts to move fully online for virtual instruction, later paving the…
6 tips to select the right assessments for your district
Ensuring student achievement is on track is critical, particularly as post-pandemic academic progress still remains slower for some student groups.
Teachers say AI usage has surged since the school year started
Fifty percent of educators reported an increase in AI usage, by both students and teachers, over the 2023-24 school year, according to The 2024 Educator AI Report: Perceptions,…
Here’s what drives summer learners–it’s not what you think
A recent survey of tutors, learners, and parents reveals an overwhelming drive across the board for more academic support, as well as a desire for flexible, self-directed learning…
Edtech Top 40 reveals increase in unique digital tool use
On average, K-12 school districts access 2,739 edtech tools over the entire school year, according to Edtech Top 40, a report on the usage of digital solutions, tools,…
The surprising/unsurprising things education IT leaders have to say
Sometimes, when you ask a question, you get an answer that’s surprising and completely expected at the same time. That’s what happened when we surveyed education technology leaders, and…
4 videos about the nation’s history
Whenever a national historical event or celebration rolls around, it inevitably raises questions about the nation's history, why we observe the holiday, how different traditions formed, and what's…
How to combat misuse of AI in student writing
As AI cements itself firmly into classrooms, one large and lingering question concerns when and how students can use it appropriately. It takes only seconds to plug a…
These attendance management strategies can reduce chronic absenteeism
School districts implementing proactive, consistent attendance interventions saw a 22 percent improvement in chronic absenteeism rates from 2021-22 to 2022-23.
Using PBL with makerspaces across your curriculum
Combining PBL with makerspaces (also called maker education) gives educators an infinite number of projects, assignments, and activities that engage ... Read more
How to use PBL with makerspaces across your curriculum
Combining PBL with makerspaces (also called maker education) gives educators an infinite number of projects, assignments, and activities that engage students and truly immerse them in learning.
Concerns mount as high school graduates express career uncertainty
New survey data reveals a number of concerning trends among high school graduates, including uncertainty regarding post-graduation plans, a notable gap in career exposure, and disparities in post-high…
ISTELive news: Build writing confidence in K-5 students
Discovery Education is offering elementary educators nationwide the unique opportunity to participate in the development of its latest product, Mystery Writing by ... Read more
ISTELive news: Canva launches Teacher Certification course
In response to global demand from educators, Canva launched its free Teacher Certification course to enhance the skills of its 30 million ... Read more
ISTELive news: LEGO Education previews student engagement data
LEGO Education’s Dr. Jenny Nash, Head of Education Impact, previewed compelling and surprising data on the U.S. student disengagement crisis. ... Read more
ISTELive news: SMART launches new inclusion solution
In an effort to foster inclusive learning environments, SMART Technologies launched the Inclusive Classroom Bundle, a comprehensive solution designed to ... Read more
Putting the ‘E’ in integrative STEM instruction
STEM learning essential, helping students develop skills such as critical thinking and problem solving–skills that will help them be successful ... Read more
Putting the ‘E’ in integrative STEM instruction
Engineering and the engineering design process, when incorporated into classrooms correctly, can increase student engagement and subject matter understanding.
ISTELive news: Samsung’s AI-powered upgrades
Samsung Electronics America, Inc. is showcasing new AI-powered upgrades to its Interactive Display (model name: WAD). First launched in May 2024, the Interactive Display ... Read more
Embracing the hybrid learning spectrum
Moving into the pandemic, education was on a straight–if somewhat predictable–trajectory. In truth, aside from pockets of innovation, much of ... Read more
ISTELive news: SmartPass highlights link between attendance, student outcomes
SmartPass, a digital hall pass solution for K-12 schools, has announced an update to its Schedules capabilities, enabling schools to gain a ... Read more
ISTELive news: Capstone’s PebbleGo gets an active learning upgrade
Capstone debuted its newly expanded PebbleGo suite, featuring tools for active learning, content curation features, and other enhancements designed specifically ... Read more
ISTELive news: BenQ lets teachers run the show
At ISTELive 24, BenQ is encouraging teachers to demonstrate how they’re using the BenQ Board Pro RP04, the first interactive ... Read more
Balancing AI with humanity
It seems educators can’t turn on a device or have a conversation without AI working its way into the mix. ... Read more
AI’s role in the future of learning
During an ISTELive 24 virtual session, presenter Kia Angeles, a training associate at SMS Global Technologies and a technology coach at the Junior Academy for Coding Knowledge (JACK),…
Gen Z students worry about AI, student debt, and careers
More than half of Gen Z youth (59 percent) say they believe AI will have a more negative than positive effect on society in the next 10 years…
ISTELive News: Easing the edtech burden on schools
Seven leading edtech organizations have developed a system intended to reduce the burden on schools and educators when it comes ... Read more
Breaking product news: Discovery Education unveils a host of enhancements
Discovery Education announced enhancements to its digital solutions that will help school systems everywhere support teachers. The enhancements coming to Discovery ... Read more
Building digital citizenship skills just got easier
ISTE+ASCD’s new Digital Citizenship Lessons resource is intended to help students build healthy digital citizenship know-how. Each of the five ... Read more
Edtech orgs outline quality indicators to vet edtech, AI
Seven leading edtech organizations have developed a system intended to reduce the burden on schools and educators when it comes to assessing digital learning tools.
How to balance summer break with summer learning loss
As classrooms close until next fall, talk of the dreaded summer slide increases, particularly as students are still struggling to gain ground lost during the pandemic.
FCC adopts $200M cybersecurity pilot program
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on June 6 adopted a three-year, $200 million Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program, which will allow the FCC to obtain and analyze…
Leveraging connectivity to tackle K-12’s biggest challenges
Even before the pandemic, education leaders championed the necessity of strong internet connectivity in schools and communities. This need skyrocketed with the nation’s move to online and hybrid…
5 can’t-miss events at ISTELive 24
Each year without fail, ISTELive connects thousands of educators--from school and districts leaders to classroom teachers and technology directors--to education experts, industry leaders, and in-depth content sessions.
5 can’t-miss events at ISTELive 24
Each year without fail, ISTELive connects thousands of educators--from school and districts leaders to classroom teachers and technology directors--to education experts, industry leaders, and in-depth content sessions.
Despite guidance, generative AI remains a challenge for educators
Teachers are still struggling with generative AI use even with policy-setting and training around the technology, according to new survey research from the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT).