A State-By-State Look at Top Ed-Tech Initiatives
Beyond the game: What schools must get right about student well-being in esports
It's time to put student well-being first in esports by creating safer spaces for student gamers
INFOGRAPHIC: Readers’ poll results
As part of eSchool News' mission to engage our readers with current hot-button topics in education, eSN editors are including polls in most of our daily stories. From…
Tablets for education: Fewer iPads?
As more tablets emerge in the ed-tech marketplace, including Intel's new education-focused tablets designed with science inquiry and online collaboration in mind, tablet users are moving into two…
What makes a successful urban principal?
“Urban schools often face great challenges, low test scores and high dropout rates,” according to a recent PBS Newshour segment. But just as schools are trying to create…
Creating videos for flipped learning
Learn how to create education videos for students through vodcasting, a cheap and easy way to flip classes.
Google Helpouts will connect experts, info-seekers
A new Google service, called Helpouts, connects people who need help with those who can give it in virtual, real-time tutoring or advice sessions. While not open to…
Can school networks handle Common Core demands?
A majority of school districts feel that their networks are not equipped to handle the demand that online assessments--a key part of the Common Core State Standards--will require,…
Time to ask for more eRate funding
If educators contact the FCC in large numbers, we might be able to more than double the annual funding available for the eRate.
10 special-ed iOS features for students
Apple has revamped its education website, and part of the redesign highlights built-in and downloadable resources to help students with disabilities or in special education classes gain access…
INFOGRAPHIC: Our top stories this week!
The editors at eSchool News understand it's not always possible to read every article we publish-you're a busy educator! That's why we've created our "Top News" infographic, which…
‘Technology-enabled active learning’ spurs achievement
Using a technology-rich environment to promote collaboration and independent learning, we’ve seen student engagement—and achievement—rise.
The best tweets of the week for education
Here are the education-related tweets that we found most enlightening, helpful, or interesting this week.
MOOCs: How will they affect your K-12 classroom?
The term "MOOC"--an acronym for massive open online course--is no stranger to the higher-education community. Providers such as Coursera, edX, and Udacity have helped to boost MOOC mania,…
States worried about Common Core tests
A new study highlights an interesting trend happening in states across the country: backtracking on Common Core State Standards (CCSS). States say issues with development, as well as…
How 4 states are gearing up for online assessments
As the 2014-2015 school year approaches, Common Core-adopting states are working to develop and implement the online assessments that go along with the new core standards. Along with…
Teens largely self-reliant when it comes to online privacy
In the age of social media, online privacy concerns are a consistent issue. A new survey reveals where teenagers, who often don't realize the impact a digital footprint…
How music technology can boost student skills
