Teachers are surprise AI champions
Roughly half of teachers say they are excited about AI's potential in the classroom and say they believe it increases learning equity, according to a new survey from…
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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- New group targets AI skills in education and the workforce - May 6, 2024
- Friday 5: Teacher stress - May 3, 2024
- Student success is impacted by issues outside of school, survey finds - May 1, 2024
FCC proposes $200M for K-12 cybersecurity
Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel is asking her fellow Commissioners to support a proposal that would take further steps to enhance cybersecurity protections to protect school networks.
10 things schools need to do to build students’ networks
While durable skills and career-connected learning are important in setting students up for success as they enter college or the workforce, focusing on these skills alone won't help…
Roblox, PLTW team up for immersive STEM experience
Immersive learning experiences are all the rage, and for good reason—they engage students and help make challenging concepts a bit easier to learn thanks to they way they’re…
Top edtech at ISTELive 23
With more than 18,000 attendees, this year's ISTELive 23 in Philadelphia had a little something for everyone, from AI and esports to security solutions and engaging visual displays.
Half of teachers expect AI to make their jobs more challenging
A majority of teachers and administrators in a recent survey believe artificial intelligence (AI) will have a significant impact on teaching and learning--but that impact may not be…
A small number of teachers can double the racial gap in disciplinary action
The top 5 percent of teachers most likely to refer students to the principal’s office for disciplinary action do so at such an outsized rate that they effectively…
“Gen P” students remain unsure about college
A growing number of high school students point to concerns over affordability as well as academic and mental health preparedness as primary reasons behind their decision not to…
How 5G connectivity supports K-12 innovation—now, and in the future
Having reliable, high-speed internet access isn’t a privilege—it’s an absolute essential right for students if they are to have access to the digital learning resources and tools that…
ISTELive, Abbott Elementary, and a push for Black educator representation
Representation matters, and when students have educators who look like them, it does wonders for their learning experience. At ISTELive 23’s opening mainstage event, featured speakers sat down…
At ISTELive 23, balancing humanity with AI
What does it mean to be human in a digital world? At ISTELive 23, that question was central to the annual edtech conference’s focus on what’s happening in…
10 instructional strategies that lead to academic growth
A deeper look into instructional practices driving high academic growth has revealed 10 instructional strategies that use small changes to teaching practices leading toward growth outcomes for students.
5 essential SEL reads
Social and emotional learning (SEL) is critical for our students as they move through school and as they enter the workforce. Learning to work with others who have…
Edtech leaders offer guidance on safe AI classroom integration
Code.org, ETS, ISTE, Khan Academy, and World Economic Forum have formed TeachAI, bringing together education, nonprofit, and technology partners to assist governments and education authorities with integrating artificial…
Biden announces $930M in grants to expand internet access, digital equity
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced $930 million in grants aimed at expanding middle mile high-speed internet infrastructure across 35 states and Puerto Rico. The grants are part of…
3 new school grant opportunities
Each day, teachers are tasked with doing more and more with increasingly fewer resources. And despite federal emergency funding to help schools provide staff and resources as the…
5 ISTELive 23 sessions you won’t want to miss
ISTELive 23 lands in Philadelphia on June 25, and the annual conference promises to be packed with content for administrators, curriculum directors, classroom teachers, and everyone in between.
IBM grants $5 million for cybersecurity, enhanced skilling on AI
In response to the growing threat of ransomware attacks against schools around the world, IBM will provide in-kind grants valued at $5 million to help address cybersecurity resiliency…
As ESSER spending increases, digital learning is a priority
After a slow start in allocating federal ESSER funds, most states have found ways to spend their COVID relief dollars. In Montana, the Office of Public Instruction (OPI)…
5 fun STEM videos for hard-to-engage students
STEM education is a critical topic for all students, but it's also notoriously difficult to engage students in STEM topics--particularly as the content becomes more challenging. But with…