How to ensure edtech ROI? Ask these 4 questions
Educational Leadership
Ensuring schools throughout a district are well-managed and efficient
Why do parents oppose cell phone bans? They want to reach their kids if ‘the worst happens’
As more states and school districts put cell phone bans in place due to concerns about distractions and children’s mental health, not all parents are on board
Scaling-up high-dosage tutoring is crucial to students’ academic success
Policymakers must take action to support states and districts in implementing high-dosage tutoring to ensure opportunities for student success
Ensure Your District is Data Ready with this Free Playbook
An effective interoperable data solution will help educators identify and address opportunity gaps and outcomes
Are microschools the future of education?
Microschools will have to evolve if they hope to serve a wider array of students and families
Can 4 equal 5? The impact of 4-day school weeks
There are benefits and drawbacks to four-day school weeks--each district’s context and priorities are critical for guiding conversations
For school leaders, routine decisions aren’t so routine
It’s essential for school and district leaders to understand the impact that even small decisions can have on all staff
6 tips for communicating with emergent bilingual families
It's crucial to acknowledge and overcome the barriers that impede communication with emergent bilingual families
Demystifying the role of the school board director
Knowing what school board members can and cannot do is critical for an effective school system
With better data, these 12 things would improve, supes say
Nearly all superintendents agree that data about students’ academic progress is critical to get kids back on track after the pandemic
4 focus areas to embrace innovation and avoid school system failure
The "New Frontiers" report from the University of Virginia's Partnership for Leaders in Education (UVA-PLE) reveals that a transformation of educational systems is underway
15 questions to ask when evaluating communications platforms
Switching to a new school communications platform must meet a variety of needs across the entire district and community
3 ways superintendents can maximize resources this school year
Despite obstacles including school funding and teacher shortages, school leaders can effectively leverage existing resources to solve challenges
8 lessons to help school leaders manage change
The details of effective change management will vary from school to school, but breaking change into smaller pieces, allowing people to change at their own pace, and being aware of everyone’s social and emotional wellness are keys to making it manageable wherever you are
5 reasons to use a one-stop-shop communications platform
Implementing a new school-home communications platform led to a number of benefits across this entire district
Fostering connections and edtech strategies between education leaders
Establishing relationships helps education leaders ensure that their edtech investments are useful and impactful
Solving school transportation troubles with Title I funds
District leaders can provide transportation options for all students through the effective utilization of Title I funds
5 ways to update aging media centers
Taking advantage of ESSER funding helped one district address its outdated media centers and make learning more collaborative and flexible
Leadership coaching as a catalyst for change
Leadership coaching offers a powerful solution to address challenges education leaders face in underserved communities
How we ensure flexibility in our school district communications
A director of community relations explains how her district improved communications by working to reach families in ways that work for them
7 compliance areas for district leaders’ back-to-school checklists
Getting seven essential elements in place before students return to the classroom enhances the safety, well-being, and compliance of your schools
The teaching profession is facing a post-pandemic crisis
Since the pandemic, teacher morale has dropped, while teacher turnover has increased, pointing to a growing crisis in the teaching profession
3 reasons to spend ESSER funds on school-home communications
Federal dollars can play a major role in helping students get to school, ready to learn, every day
Outdoor learning helps our district’s students see sustainability in action
Modesto City Schools is investing in six outdoor learning environments to help inspire the next generation of sustainability leaders
4 best practices to support and retain school leaders
Ensuring your leadership team feels supported helps cultivate a sense of community, leading to an increase in retention rates
Your top 5 school-home communication challenges, solved
A unified school-home communications platform gives educators and families choice and control over their communication preferences
Are substitutes the answer to the teacher shortage?
Substitute teachers are an important part of a school's ecosystem, impacting educators as well as students
4 tips for addressing absenteeism in K-12 schools
Addressing absenteeism requires a comprehensive approach that gets to the root cause of student absences
10 powerful practices for new principals
A number of key strategies can help new principals take the important first steps toward leading with integrity and helping their students reach their full potential
eSchool News wraps up Celebrate 25! and spotlights winners
With a nod to its 25 years of providing edtech news and analysis, eSchool News gave readers 25 chances to win prizes
How our district improved a 5 percent attendance rate
Our rural district found our attendance so low after the pandemic that our funding was at risk--here’s how we brought students back to class
6 ways to transform district communications with tech
It's important to evaluate current district communications tools to ensure you're meeting the needs of all stakeholders
What do superintendents really think of the NAEP?
There’s no question the pandemic has taken a toll on learning--but superintendents say there's more behind the results
12 things superintendents say they could do with better data access
Nearly all superintendents agree that data about students’ academic progress is critical to get kids back on track after the pandemic
The pulse of K-12: How superintendents are taking on 2023’s biggest challenges
The past three years have been overwhelming for superintendents, but education leaders have come together to find solutions to common challenges
3 tips for confusion-free inclement weather communications
Reduce chances for confusion and ensure your weather-related communications are clear and concise
Use these 5 learner-centered models to inspire educators
Learner-centered education collaborates with learners to design learning experiences tailored to their interests and needs that help them pursue their potential
Does 4 equal 5? Research on impacts of 4-day school weeks
There are benefits and drawbacks to four-day school weeks--each district’s context and priorities are critical for guiding conversations
5 ways video improves school-home communication
Here are some tips and strategies for using video to increase parent engagement
Charting a path forward in K-12
Education providers should strive to address today's most complex and ever-changing problems
Virtual school nurses can play a pivotal role in schools
Many students--including those with diabetes--can manage their health and stay in school when virtual nurses are brought on board
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Enhance PreK-5 STEAM and CS Instruction with playful, screen-free robotics!
Research shows that young students learn STEAM and Computer Science best with hands-on, playful experiences. Meet KIBO, the screen-free robot, where students problem solve, engineer, collaborate, and develop their computational…
There’s a better way to display
The world of education is changing rapidly — and with it the demands on educators, administrators and students to keep pace. Technology has become an integral part of the learning…