With Critical Race Theory spurring debate, is there hope for diversity in schools?
Educational leadership is the backbone of school, district, and state education, establishing policies and practices for student and teacher success.
When it comes to absenteeism, the real work begins in summer
The effort required to maintain student connection to school is extensive, continuous, and inherently human-centered
3 new school grant opportunities
School grants are often an invaluable resource to help fill the space between funding gaps and important needs
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
How our school handled the chaos of an active shooter hoax
A principal recounts how a tech tool helped ensure clear communication during what staff and police believe to be a school emergency
4 tips for addressing absenteeism in K-12 schools
Addressing absenteeism requires a comprehensive approach that gets to the root cause of student absences
As ESSER spending increases, digital learning is a priority
A new partnership with Discovery Education, which is funded through ESSER dollars, supports core instruction and digital learning across Montana
Why system transformation is likely a pipe dream
If we’re serious about wholesale system transformation, we likely need to be focused on disruptively replacing the existing system of schooling
COVID learning loss likely to linger without intensive work
Learning losses stemming from the pandemic were driven more by factors in student’s communities and school districts than in their homes, new research finds
How to reimagine teacher leadership
Developing teacher-leaders will take time, but in the long run, schools benefit from the additional support and increased sense of community
Investing in classroom collaboration tools? 3 things to know
Maximizing the effectiveness of any classroom investment requires careful consideration of all the available options and benefits
5 strategies for first-year special education teachers
The demands of being a special education teacher are unlike any other position in schools--support from school administration is essential
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
Let’s perfect existing tech solutions before rushing into AI
It’s important to remember AI is unproven and unvetted, especially for school and district-level solutions
3 supports for educators implementing restorative justice practices
Educators can play an active role in the development and implementation of restorative justice programs
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
Student mental health tops list of school safety concerns
Early intervention is the most important and effective way to support students, yet few survey respondents feel equipped with the tools and support necessary to address safety concerns in their districts
Students know best when it comes to transforming education
Students say they aren’t learning enough--or learning nothing--about digital skills like programming and coding
Can we make STEM more accessible for girls?
With intentional efforts focused on eliminating barriers to STEM education, teachers can support girls as they pursue STEM studies
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 is a predictive metaverse? The future of guided learning
Virtual learning would move to the level if the metaverse could predict and anticipate students' actions and behaviors
Preparing for the worst, hoping for the best: School leadership for emergencies
The unfortunate reality is that it’s not a matter of if an emergency impacts a school--it’s a matter of when
How to use micro-coaching for teacher PD
The teacher shortage is creating a troubling trend surrounding professional development
A 5-point plan for post-pandemic education
These guidelines can help school leaders maximize the use of existing technology in this funding cycle while also planning for the future
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
4 ways school leaders can target the homework gap
The pandemic spread awareness about the challenging in eliminating the homework gap--here's what schools can do to connect students
The purpose of a K-12 education: Who decides and how do we get there?
An impactful K-12 education system is one that delivers on what the American public wants it to do--and who is the American public?
3 tips for confusion-free inclement weather communications
Reduce chances for confusion and ensure your weather-related communications are clear and concise
Pay isn’t the only reason for the teacher shortage–it’s time to rethink the classroom
To properly address the teacher shortage, we need to fundamentally reimagine the role of a teacher in the modern classroom
7 reasons AP automation is the antidote to finance department burnout
AP automation can cure fatigue from overwhelming manual workloads and give AP staff time for other priorities
Federal COVID relief funding will dry up soon. Are districts ready?
A windfall of COVID relief dollars allowed Michigan school districts to balance budgets, improve school buildings, and expand academic programs--but it will soon go away
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
Schools must embrace these 4 innovative focus areas to avoid 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
Balancing sustainability and innovation in education
Three guiding principles can serve as the driving force and framework behind every IT decision: equity, efficiency, and excellence
In school leadership, it’s not what we do–it’s how we do it
When we run our schools as a list of to-dos that we check off until the next day, we lose the opportunity to focus on relationships
How administrators can keep funding in their district
Developing online or blended learning programs can keep students enrolled in their school or district by providing them with alternative forms of education
How to stave off teacher burnout with PD
Professional development is one powerful tool that can alleviate some of the pressure and help reduce teacher turnover
Finding the learning loss data needed to drive learning recovery
