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4 ways library media specialists lead digital transformations in districts

August 17, 2022 by Kristen Whitworth, Library Media Specialist, Dover High School & President, New Hampshire School Library Media Association

Let your library media specialists lead your school’s digital transformation through edtech coordination, motivation, information, and education

During the pandemic era of “emergency teaching,” school systems across my state and around the country made deep investments in edtech resources. However, as we move into what…

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…

New research shows slight rebound in post-pandemic learning

August 10, 2022 by NWEA

Despite initial positivity, school leaders should remember that within districts, impacts on pandemic learning are not equal between schools.

NWEA, a nonprofit, research and educational services organization serving K-12 students, has released new research highlighting the latest data on achievement during the pandemic.

Mastery learning can help close pandemic learning gaps

August 8, 2022 by Khan Academy Staff

As education emerges from the first two years of the pandemic and looks to the future of learning, educators are focused on how best to mitigate learning gaps

As the world emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic and prepares for its first post-pandemic school year, the results of a new Khan Academy survey of teachers offers hope…

3 ways to highlight productive urgency while avoiding teacher burnout

August 5, 2022 by Ishmael Tabales, Principal, Union Hill Elementary School

An elementary principal explains how he creates a sense of purpose throughout his school without causing unnecessary anxiety and fear

When I came to Union Hill School about seven years ago, we were not performing at the level we wanted to in terms of state assessments. With some…

This school year, align teaching strategies with student learning styles

August 4, 2022August 3, 2022 by Dr. Micah Shippee, Director of Education Technology Consulting and Solutions, Samsung

Technology tools can alleviate pressure from teachers to deliver the right teaching and learning environment that accommodates various learning styles

The COVID-19 pandemic created an educational environment that had never been seen before. Many students –– and instructors –– were abruptly forced to transition from traditional classroom learning…

How 3 past Hero Awards winners navigated COVID

August 2, 2022 by Laura Ascione

eSN Editor-at-Large Kevin Hogan, interviews Hero Awards nominee Kelly Goodman of Florida Virtual School and Jim McClurkin of SAP Concur.

The eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards program, sponsored by JAR Systems and SAP Concur, has returned for 2022 and recognizes the dedicated efforts of education professionals across K-12…

COVID crushed engagement–is student-centered learning the solution?

August 1, 2022 by Laura Ascione

In a new survey of nearly 8,000 educators in the U.S., educators point to student-centered learning as key to boosting student engagement and learning outcomes

In a new survey of thousands of U.S. educators, teachers validate concerns over student engagement due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but believe that technology and student-centered approaches to…

The kids are all right online

July 20, 2022July 19, 2022 by Kevin Hogan

Online learning, once dismissed as a poor substitute for in-person learning, is proving why it is an engaging and fulfilling learning option.

In this episode of Innovations in Education, host Kevin Hogan explores: How esports and gamification have advanced classroom instruction and homework; Has AR/VR finally come of age?; Will…

5 insights about post-pandemic education

July 6, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Post-pandemic education will look different--here's what research says about administrators' and teachers' priorities

This school year marked the first "almost normal" school year since the 2018-19 school year. Most began the school year with mask mandates, and many quarantined entire classes…

COVID-19 Update

4 ways library media specialists lead digital transformations in districts

4 ways to support ELLs in post-pandemic learning

New research shows slight rebound in post-pandemic learning

Mastery learning can help close pandemic learning gaps

3 ways to highlight productive urgency while avoiding teacher burnout

This school year, align teaching strategies with student learning styles

How 3 past Hero Awards winners navigated COVID

COVID crushed engagement–is student-centered learning the solution?

The kids are all right online

5 insights about post-pandemic education

Brainingcamp Releases ‘Biggest Update Ever’ to Its Math Education Products

Connecticut’s Jumoke Academy Charter School Selects Discovery Education Social Studies Services to Propel Student Success

Flinn Scientific Offers New Laboratory Safety Certification Courses for Teachers for Free

Elementary and Secondary Emergency School Relief (ESSER) Funds Allow for Improved Indoor Air Quality in U.S. Schools

FEV Tutor Students Achieve Higher Growth Scores in ELA and Math on NWEA MAP Growth, STAR, and i-Ready Assessments

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