Lessons learned using edtech during COVID
Educational leadership is the backbone of school, district, and state education, establishing policies and practices for student and teacher success.
DEI in education: Pros and cons
Positive DEI efforts include thoughtful and inclusive implementation strategies that promote equity and inclusion for all members
In post-COVID schools, let’s redouble efforts to support students
To help students thrive in a post-COVID world, school leaders must develop a vision for teaching and learning that supports students academically and meets social-emotional needs
Learn to align your communication strategies with school safety
Having a campus-wide communication ecosystem is imperative in schools of all sizes--learn how to craft your communication strategies
17 Hero Awards finalists demonstrate their commitment to education
Hero Awards finalists have prioritized student safety, student learning, SEL and mental health, and network security
Future strategies for today’s schools
Where is education headed as pandemic-related interruptions dwindle--and where can you find inspiration as you outline your school's priorities?
District leaders outline top 3 COVID relief funding priorities
Survey finds district leaders want more time to maximize federal investments and are planning ahead for September 2024, when relief funding expires
How to ease three district pain points
School leaders must navigate challenges--here's how to address three persistent troubles and create efficient school systems
4 ways transparent communication builds trust in our district
One district eliminated the many disparate solutions its schools were using and replaced them with a reliable unified solution
It’s time to permanently increase education funding–ESSER spending proves it
What if ESSER's lesson isn’t about the power of one-time relief, but instead about the need for increased recurring investment in schools?
Here’s how you can fix teacher shortages in your district
Discover how your district can fill critical gaps in the educator workforce with innovative answers to a challenging problem
K-12 staffing shortages threaten reading instruction–AI can help
Advances in AI and machine learning technology provide significant potential to support the kind of highly personalized instruction that can close reading gaps
How schools can become air quality champions this year
Federal funds will enable school systems to prioritize air quality initiatives, including repairs, upgrades, and entirely new systems
Using online modules to strengthen teacher leadership programs
West Virginia school districts are leveraging digital resources to help manage teacher leadership programs
Meet the 2022 K-12 Hero Awards winners!
Winners of the eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards showcase the exceptional efforts of schools and districts across the U.S.
5 ways to use ESSER funds to create cleaner environments
School operations should focus on a handful of key areas to ensure that schools are taking the best first step forward--one that will be attainable for the long-haul
5 school safety questions your district should be prepared to answer
As the new school year gets rolling, safety is top of mind for parents, educators, district leaders, and students
Running the numbers: New data on the state-of-play in education
What's the latest in education--and how is it impacting state and district leaders, teachers, and students?
How online tutoring helps us close learning gaps and support teachers
Having an online tutoring structure in place has been especially helpful for newer teachers in the district, who can direct students to tutors for additional support
Educator retention hinges on these 3 things
Critical insights reveal how edtech is transforming the classroom; most educators say we are now closer to fully realizing the potential of technology in teaching
How to prepare new teachers for virtual learning
Exploring in-person and virtual learning during student teaching can give educators a well-rounded skillset necessary to succeed in teaching today
Immediate solutions to teacher shortages
Discover how your district can fill critical gaps in the educator workforce with innovative answers
How to ensure clear communication with your paraprofessionals
With the current teacher shortage, effective paraprofessionals are excellent way to expand the reach of effective teachers
Is there a national teacher shortage? Here’s what we know and don’t know
The ingredients are there for a teacher shortage and for it to be a harder than normal year for recruiting teachers
4 Practices for Innovative School Leaders
Dr. Shawn Smith, Chief Innovation Officer at McGraw Hill, provides leadership strategies that are sure to influence change.
New research shows slight rebound in post-pandemic learning
Despite initial positivity, school leaders should remember that within districts, impacts are not equal between schools
Mastery learning can help close pandemic learning gaps
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
How 3 past Hero Awards winners navigated COVID
In its second year, the eSchool News Hero Awards Program honors the exceptional efforts of schools and districts across the U.S. as education forges ahead in a global pandemic
The kids are all right online
Online learning, once dismissed as a poor substitute for in-person learning, is proving why it is an engaging and fulfilling learning option
ISTE, Dept. of ED target digital equity through improved tech proficiency
The EPPs for Digital Equity and Transformation Pledge builds on ISTE’s commitment to help new teachers be successful at a time of rapid change in education
5 insights about post-pandemic education
Post-pandemic education will look different--here's what research says about administrators' and teachers' priorities
How to ensure digital equity in online testing
If educators aren’t paying attention to digital equity, the integrity of online exam results could be called into question
46 edtech innovations at ISTELive 22
Edtech products have proven invaluable during the pandemic--here are some of the most innovative new and evolving edtech tools from ISTELive 22
How you can bring pandemic tech into post-pandemic learning
Educators need to practice continuous improvement and integrate new tools and skills into “new” post-COVID learning environments
What’s keeping districts from spending COVID relief funding?
School leaders are faced with a number of issues, including labor-intensive paperwork and regulations, leading to slow COVID relief spending
Educators are turning yoga into a vehicle for school and community change
Teacher burnout and the need for SEL and mental health support among students are at all-time highs--but wellness practices can help
‘Digital skills gap’ threatens innovation
Amid rapid workforce changes, schools need to reexamine instruction
How to make the most of your COVID relief funds
The potential for COVID relief funds is great--how to effectively secure and implement it can be daunting
It’s time to invest in tech equity in education
Educators have the chance to determine whether this will truly be a transformational moment in education
How to build relationships with instructional coaches
As educational practice becomes more collaborative, instructional coaches play a pivotal role in helping educators hone their skills
5 tips to retain your educators during school staff shortages
