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Everything a school library should be--and how to get your school library there

School libraries have evolved from strict, quiet, hush-hush rooms to more interactive spaces with flexible seating, readily-available edtech tools, and educators on hand to help with research, critical resource evaluation, makerspaces. It’s in school libraries where students often discover and hone their love of coding and programming, create amazing projects via makerspaces, and where they develop important 21st-century skills.

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Literacy

Lights, camera, literacy: Student-created book reviews inspire a global reading culture

May 12, 2025 by Nesren El-Baz, ESL Educator
Video book reviews give students the opportunity to express themselves in meaningful ways--and increase engagement in reading.
When students are given the opportunity to express themselves in meaningful ways, they rise to the occasion
Curriculum & Assessment

How to integrate environmental concepts into every subject

May 12, 2025 by Rachel Arbor, Gaia Scholastic
Weaving environmental literacy into learning starts by connecting students to nature and finding an entry point for each subject.
It starts by connecting students to nature and finding an entry point for each subject
Students with Special Needs

Meeting the rising demand for school-based speech and behavioral support

May 8, 2025 by Cheryl Haibach, Kelly Education
Adapting to the growing need for therapy services in schools requires innovation and flexibility--here's how to meet the demand.
Adapting to the growing need for therapy services in schools requires innovation and flexibility
Digital Learning Tools

4 edtech tools that can transform student teamwork

May 7, 2025 by Jon Oosterman, Van Andel Institute for Education
As a longtime STEM educator, I’ve come to understand the value of teamwork, both within the classroom and beyond. Teamwork is essential for building students’ social-emotional intelligence.
Edtech tools can help cultivate an environment of curiosity and collaboration where every student feels heard
College and Career Readiness

With VR goggles, students in detention centers gain career training

May 6, 2025 by Laura Ascione
When students have access to career training modules through VR goggles, they can focus on building successful career paths in school.
When students have access to career training modules through VR goggles, they can focus on building successful career paths in school
Curriculum & Assessment

The key to boosting math achievement? Neuroscience

May 6, 2025 by Laura Ascione
School district leaders need a solution that targets what's really behind lagging math scores--and neuroscience may hold the answer.
School district leaders need a solution that targets what's really behind lagging math scores
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One word, meaningful impact: Creating classroom culture through collective dialogue

May 5, 2025 by Jacob Shiffrin, Relay Graduate School of Education
Small but powerful language adjustments represent a fundamental mindset shift in how educators approach engagement and classroom culture.
Small but powerful language adjustments represent a fundamental mindset shift in how educators approach student engagement
College and Career Readiness

Career-connected learning builds a more employable, future-ready generation

May 2, 2025 by Edson Barton, YouScience
If we pair students’ strengths with in-demand careers through career-connected learning, we are ensuring the success of our students.
If we pair students’ strengths with in-demand careers through personalized learning, we are ensuring the success of our students and tomorrow’s workforce
College and Career Readiness

Prepared for tomorrow: Reimagining readiness in Indiana education

May 2, 2025 by George Philhower, Ed.D., Eastern Hancock Schools & David L. Dimmett, Ed. D., MBOE, Project Lead The Way
To truly support student readiness, teachers need the resources, tools, and confidence to thrive in evolving classrooms.
To transform education, teachers need tools and confidence to thrive in evolving classrooms
College and Career Readiness

A new kind of high school diploma trades chemistry for carpentry

May 1, 2025 by Ariel Gilreath, The Hechinger Report, Chalkbeat
Attitudes toward high school CTE courses--once thought of as classes for students who struggled--have improved significantly over the years.
Attitudes toward high school CTE courses--once largely thought of as classes for students who struggled academically--have improved significantly over the years
AI in Education

The 5 dimensions of AI literacy

April 30, 2025 by Laura Ascione
The framework focuses on AI literacy for all, as well as specialized literacy that can be adapted to different disciplines and jurisdictions.
The framework focuses on general AI literacy for all, as well as specialized AI literacy that can be adapted to different disciplines and jurisdictions
College and Career Readiness

From curiosity to clarity: Showcasing career paths to young learners

April 29, 2025 by Tina Leslie, FlexPoint
With the right support, educators can help students connect their passions with meaningful career paths and opportunities.
By asking the right questions, educators can help students connect their passions with meaningful career opportunities
College and Career Readiness

How 3 districts reimagined high school and the future of work

April 29, 2025 by Laura Ascione
When districts implement student-driven learning and personalized pathways, high school students understand their strengths and aspirations.
Student-driven learning and personalized pathways empower students to understand their strengths and identify their aspirations
Classroom Management

Here’s what birdwatching taught me about classroom management

April 24, 2025 by Ronak Shah, Chalkbeat
Anyone entering the classroom deserves the support and experience they need for classroom management to thrive despite challenging headwinds.
Anyone entering the classroom deserves the support and experience they need to thrive in spite of challenging headwinds
Teaching Trends

Beyond digital literacy: Why K-12 educators must prioritize data literacy

April 23, 2025 by Dr. Steve Baule & Dr. Joel J. Traver, Winona State University
Using digital tools does not mean students or educators possess data literacy or understand the quality, context, or implications of data.
Using digital tools does not automatically mean students, or educators, understand the quality, context, or implications of the data they see
College and Career Readiness

SkillsUSA competitions give students hands-on experience with career skills

April 22, 2025April 22, 2025 by Graham Celine, Intelitek
SkillsUSA students develop career skills and outperform peers not enrolled in a CTE student organization in seven essential areas.
SkillsUSA members consistently outperform peers not enrolled in a career and technical student organization in seven essential areas
Digital Learning Tools

5 vocabulary strategies powered by technology

April 16, 2025 by Ashley Pursley, Anderson School District Five
Vocabulary instructional strategies, amplified through technology, help students strengthen their vocabulary and reading comprehension
Targeted instructional strategies, amplified through technology, help students strengthen their vocabulary and reading comprehension
College and Career Readiness

The power of goal setting: A skill for lifelong success

April 15, 2025April 15, 2025 by Phylicia Littleton, Pearson Virtual Schools
No matter the educational environment, clear goal setting helps students channel their energy in the right direction and outline objectives.
No matter the educational environment, setting clear goals helps students channel their energy in the right direction
ELL

Virtual art meets language learning: A tech-enhanced ESL experience

April 14, 2025 by Nesren El-Baz, ESL Educator
Using virtual art with ELLs transforms language learning into a rich, human experience, using self-expression to enhance learning.
Using virtual art with ELLs transforms language learning into a rich, human experience, using self-expression and global awareness to enhance vocabulary, grammar, and fluency
Digital Learning Tools

Rethinking student assessment: Tools and strategies for meaningful evaluation

April 10, 2025 by Jessica Campos, M. Ed, Mesquite Independent School District
Digital tools help educators move beyond one-size-fits-all tests to assessments that capture student growth in meaningful ways.
Digital tools help educators move beyond one-size-fits-all tests to assessments that capture student growth in meaningful ways
Literacy

Offering books featuring favorite licensed characters can engage young readers

April 10, 2025 by Britten Follett
If a student selects his or her own book based on their own interests, they are much more likely to stay engaged with reading.
If a student selects his or her own book based on their own interests, they are much more likely to stay engaged with reading
ELL

6 ways to make math more accessible for multilingual learners

April 4, 2025 by Veronica Burnett, Accelerate Learning
Using edtech tools and other supports, teachers can make math more meaningful and engaging for multilingual learners (MLs).
Using edtech tools and other supports, teachers can make math more meaningful and engaging for multilingual learners
College and Career Readiness

How CTE supports college and career readiness

April 4, 2025 by Megan Bottkol, Diamond Oaks Career Campus, Great Oaks
Career and technical education (CTE) isn’t just about learning skills—it’s about shaping futures and ensuring students have career readiness.
Career and technical education isn’t just about learning skills—it’s about shaping futures
AI in Education

Understanding why students cheat and use AI: Insights for meaningful assessments

April 3, 2025 by Timothy Montalvo, Iona University
By addressing the causes of cheating, teachers can motivate students to engage with assessments authentically and avoid AI-based cheating.
By addressing the root causes of cheating, teachers can create environments where students are motivated to engage with their work authentically
Teaching Trends

Opportunities in failing: Why K-12 education needs more productive struggle

April 2, 2025 by Samuel M. Baule, U.S. Army & Marian University
Implementing failure in the classroom isn’t about making school harder--it’s about making learning more meaningful via productive struggle.
Implementing failure in the classroom isn’t about making school harder--it’s about making learning more meaningful
Teaching Trends

Using technology to support learning through movement

March 31, 2025 by Dr. Tammy Seneca and Stephanie Thompson, West Baton Rouge Parish Schools
The right technology can use the excitement and fun of physical activities to reinforce learning concepts through movement.
The right technology can use the fun of physical activities to reinforce learning concepts
Students with Special Needs

As World Autism Day nears, here’s how to support neurodiverse students

March 27, 2025 by ESchool News Staff
Embracing neurodiverse abilities and supporting students with autism in the classroom fosters a culture of empathy, respect, and acceptance.
Embracing diverse abilities in the classroom fosters a culture of empathy, respect, and acceptance
Teaching Trends

How to incorporate real-world connections into any subject area

March 21, 2025 by Skyler Stoll, Middle School Teacher, South Carolina
Creating a real-world connection to classroom topics fosters a sense of responsibility and boosts student engagement.
Creating a real-world connection to classroom topics fosters a sense of responsibility and boosts student engagement
College and Career Readiness

8 questions every student should ask before choosing a college 

March 20, 2025 by Michael N. Yates, CSAEd, CSAEd-HRL, CSAEd-SC, Canisius University
College choice is about more than just academics--it’s about finding a place where students can grow, succeed, and feel at home.
College choice is about more than just academics--it’s about finding a place to grow, succeed, and feel at home
Durable Skills

Report: The skills gap needs urgent attention

March 17, 2025 by ESchool News Staff
Demographic shifts, technological advances, and an unprepared workforce put economies at risk if the skills gap isn't closed.
Demographic shifts, technological advances, and an unprepared workforce put economies at risk of a "skills chasm"
STEM & STEAM Trends

5 powerful ways to link STEM lessons to real-world applications

March 14, 2025 by Michael Grieb, Van Andel Institute for Education
Linking STEM concepts with the real world helps students establish a foundation for lifelong learning and inquiry.
Engaging with STEM concepts helps students establish a foundation for lifelong learning and inquiry
AI in Education

A new era for teachers as AI disrupts instruction

March 14, 2025 by Heather Staker, The Christensen Institute
The rise of AI and AI-powered, online apps for instruction is allowing for mass learning at unprecedented speed and scale.
The rise of AI-powered, online apps for instruction is allowing for mass learning at unprecedented speed and scale
AI in Education

Fostering metacognition and AI integration for ELLs

March 11, 2025 by Nesren El-Baz, ESL Educator
Metacognition improves student autonomy and learning outcomes, particularly when paired with AI tools providing real-time feedback for ELLs.
Metacognitive strategies improve student learning outcomes, particularly when paired with AI tools that provide real-time feedback
Edtech Trends

Leveraging edtech for differentiated instruction

March 11, 2025 by Sam Bowman, Contributing Writer
Edtech adoption succeeds when it serves clear pedagogical purposes and supports genuine student needs, including differentiated instruction.
Technology adoption succeeds when it serves clear pedagogical purposes and supports genuine student needs
Literacy

We are just beginning the uphill climb to improve student reading scores

March 10, 2025 by Laura Stewart, 95 Percent Group
The solution to low reading scores is a complicated one--one that requires focused attention and action to help students succeed via reading instruction.
The solution to low reading scores is a complicated one, requiring focused attention and action
College and Career Readiness

Online learning in high school helps students explore career pathways

March 5, 2025 by Carol DeFuria, VHS Learning
Online learning offers career-related courses in high school and helps students narrow their career pathways and choices.
Taking career-related courses in high school broadens students’ horizons--and also helps them narrow their choices
Classroom Management

5 ways PBIS boosts morale and increases learning opportunities

February 26, 2025 by The South Park Middle School PBIS Team
Collaboration, creativity, and data-informed practices all contribute to a successful PBIS program for students in this middle school.
Collaboration, creativity, and data-informed practices all contribute to a successful PBIS program
Literacy

Closing the K-2 learning gap through systematic writing instruction

February 24, 2025 by Dr. Cheryl Lundy Swift, Learning Without Tears
Systematic writing instruction helps educators close K-12 literacy gaps and gives students the foundation they need for future success.
Systematic writing instruction helps educators close early literacy gaps and gives students the foundation they need for future success
Teaching Trends

Explicit instruction: Students need more of it

February 21, 2025 by Jeremy Kaplan, Chalkbeat
Explicit instruction is a deliberate progression of modeling, guided practice, and independent practice of a skill or a concept.
Explicit instruction is a deliberate progression of modeling, guided practice, and independent practice of a skill or a concept
Curriculum & Assessment

Family support is key to closing learning gaps

February 20, 2025 by ESchool News Staff
A new survey shows that educators believe a primary reason for lingering academic and learning gaps is lack of parent or family support.
A new survey shows that educators believe a primary reason for lingering academic gaps is lack of parent or family support
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