Assessments Archives

How AI helps teachers spend less time on assessments and more time on impactful instruction

May 27, 2026 by Dr. Carla Braun, Community Unit School District 201

AI should never replace teachers in collaboration or expertise, but should shine a light on the insights that spark deeper conversations.

The overreliance on AI is a widely discussed topic for teachers, administrators, and families alike. The last thing we want is for technology to stifle the creativity, expertise,…

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A new need-to-know for the AI classroom

April 17, 2026April 10, 2026 by ESchool Media Contributors

In an AI-rich classroom where ideas are abundant and answers are cheap, the scarce resource is not information--it is ownership.

Most project-based learning workshops are built around three domains: design, assessment, and implementation.

AI in Education

The AI-resistant classroom is a myth: Designing assessments that assume AI is present

March 12, 2026 by Steven M. Baule, Ed.D., Ph.D.

The goal is not to eliminate AI from the classroom; the goal is to ensure that human thinking remains central.

Artificial intelligence is no longer approaching the classroom--it is already embedded in it. Students are using generative tools to brainstorm, summarize, translate, draft, and revise.

AI in Education

Preserving critical thinking amid AI adoption

November 17, 2025November 14, 2025 by Dipesh Jain, MagicEdTech

Small but intentional practices keep humans at the center of the critical thinking process and turn AI into a gym for the mind.

AI is now at the center of almost every conversation in education technology. It is reshaping how we create content, build assessments, and support learners. The opportunities are…

Student Well-Being

Mental health screeners help ID hidden needs, research finds

August 21, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

The latest prototype of a DESSA risk screener enabled early identification of hidden mental health risk factors among middle school students.

A new DESSA screener to be released for the Fall ‘25 school year--designed to be paired with a strength-based student self-report assessment--accurately predicted well-being levels in 70 percent…

Teaching Trends

4 reflections on the end of the school year

June 18, 2025 by Laura Ascione

As classrooms empty, educators can use insights from this school year to strengthen next year's teaching practices

As the school year draws to a close, K-12 educators can pause, reflect, and intentionally carry lessons forward. The end of the year is not just a time…

COVID in Schools

Did the pandemic reopen gender-based math gaps?

June 2, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

Educators should ensure pandemic learning recovery efforts don’t inadvertently reinforce old math gaps--or allow new ones to take hold.

STEM gaps in achievement between boys and girls that took more than a decade to close were reopened in just four years, according to a new study from…

PowerSchool Personalized Learning Solutions Demo

May 10, 2025 by Jeff Festa

Students succeed when educators have all the tools they need. Engage students and empower educators with all the tools you ... Read more

PowerSummit: From Promise to Practice in Personalized Learning

May 10, 2025 by Jeff Festa

Join us for a transformative virtual summit where K-12 leaders explore the path to effective personalized learning that improves outcomes ... Read more

Innovation Insights

SMART Technologies Launches AI Assist in Lumio to Save Teachers Time

April 17, 2025 by Kevin Hogan

Lumio by SMART Technologies, a cloud-based learning platform that enhances engagement on student devices, recently announced a new feature for its ... Read more

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.

In today’s evolving educational landscape, effective student assessment goes beyond multiple-choice tests and letter grades. According to a recent study, over 60 percent of educators believe traditional assessments…

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.

In recent years, the rise of AI technologies and the increasing pressures placed on students have made academic dishonesty a growing concern. Students, especially in the middle and…

AI in Education

10 things AI still struggles with in education–and beyond

March 6, 2025 by Evelyn Galindo, Carnegie Learning

AI is reshaping education, but it still struggles with nuance and emotional intelligence--and it won't replace educators.

Artificial intelligence is transforming education, from automating assessments to personalizing learning experiences. But despite its rapid advancements, AI still struggles with many aspects of human intelligence.

Curriculum & Assessment

Embracing a growth mindset when reviewing student data

February 17, 2025 by Dr. Yuvraj Verma, Bessemer City Middle School and William Howard Taft University & Rachel Campbell, Bessemer City Middle School

Gains in confidence, skills, and mindset set the stage for future success for all students--and for a strong growth mindset.

In the words of Carol Dweck, “Becoming is better than being.” As novice sixth grade math and English teachers, we’ve learned to approach our mid-year benchmark assessments not…

Digital Learning Tools

Digital testing, AI, and personalized learning in 2025

January 10, 2025 by Dr. Shaan Patel, MD, MBA, Prep Expert

The digital future of education will be more flexible, inclusive, and tailored to prepare students for lifelong success.

2024 has been a transformative year within education. From the rise of technology use within education to the adaptation of free tuition programs at schools like MIT, the…

AI in Education

Teacher support is the key to unlocking AI’s classroom potential

December 6, 2024 by Sara Schapiro, Alliance for Learning Innovation

Breakthroughs in large language models like ChatGPT hold vast potential to improve K-12 teaching and learning. LLMs can personalize learning, reduce teachers’ administrative burdens, and make more adaptive…

Literacy

How AI is transforming learning for dyslexic students

December 4, 2024 by Samay Bhojwani, University of Nebraska–Lincoln

As schools continue to adopt AI-driven tools, educators can close the accessibility gap and help dyslexic students thrive.

For dyslexic students, the traditional educational system--often reliant on heavy reading loads and conventional assessments--can be particularly overwhelming.

Newsline

Virginia Department of Education Approves the IXL Diagnostic as an Alternative Assessment to the Virginia Growth Assessments

December 2, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

SAN MATEO, Calif./PRNewswire/ — IXL, the award-winning personalized learning platform used by 16 million students, announced that the Virginia Department of ... Read more

Newsline

HMH Launches Performance Suite: A Unified Solution for Curriculum, Assessment and Professional Development

November 7, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

BOSTON – Adaptive learning company HMH today announced HMH Performance Suite–a first-of-its-kind teaching and learning solution that integrates assessment, Tier 1 curriculum ... Read more

Newsline

CAE’s New Critical Thinking Resources Help Students Build and Practice their Higher-Order Skills

October 15, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

NEW YORK | Source: GlobeNewswire — The Council for Aid to Education, Inc. (CAE), a nonprofit developer of performance-based assessments that authentically measure ... Read more

Newsline

Greenville County Schools Partners With Hats & Ladders To Prepare Students For Lifelong Career Success

October 9, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Greenville, SC – Greenville County Schools (GCS) is joining forces with Hats &Ladders, an innovative educational technology company, to revolutionize ... Read more

Education Technology

How Does Technology Improve Efficiency in the Classroom?

September 26, 2024 by ESchool News

Educational technology improves efficiency in the classroom by streamlining administrative tasks, facilitating real-time assessments, and automating grading.

Curriculum & Assessment

5 math curriculum insights from educators

September 18, 2024 by Daniel Tracy, MIND Education

$I spoke to a wide range of educators at the recent ISTE conference and I was reminded why creativity and math curriculum go hand-in-hand.$

When I sat down with educators at the recent ISTE conference, our conversations were vibrant and enlightening. Instead of asking for the usual feedback on curriculum, I posed…

District Management

Reimagining attendance: A curriculum approach for K-12 students and parents

August 29, 2024August 29, 2024 by Dr. Kara Stern, SchoolStatus

Regular attendance means students have the opportunity to be present, engaged, and successful in their educational journey.

In the landscape of K-12 education, attendance has long been viewed as a logistical issue—a checkbox to be marked, a statistic to be tracked. But what if we…

Curriculum & Assessment

6 tips to select the right assessments for your district

July 19, 2024 by Laura Ascione

The right assessments and tools can help educators and district leaders accurately measure students' academic progress.

Ensuring student achievement is on track is critical, particularly as post-pandemic academic progress still remains slower for some student groups.

AI in Education

Can assessments be used to eliminate inequities in education? AI could help

July 16, 2024 by Dr. Mahnaz R. Charania, Former Christensen Institute Fellow

Assessments in education must produce data that enhances opportunities for all learners, and AI could help eliminate inequities.

While the purpose and aspirations of education systems keeps shifting, how schools define and measure student success has not kept pace—a disconnect that’s spurring higher ed’s current admissions…

Classroom Learning

Here’s what drives summer learners–it’s not what you think

July 11, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Survey identifies the critical importance students place on flexible learning, tutors, and regular assessments for academic success.

A recent survey of tutors, learners, and parents reveals an overwhelming drive across the board for more academic support, as well as a desire for flexible, self-directed learning…

Newsline

Brainly’s New AI Test Prep Helps Students Boost Test Scores

May 30, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

NEW YORK – Brainly, the AI Learning CompanionTM used by 15 million monthly active users, announces the release of Test Prep, the ... Read more

AI in Education

Balancing Bloom, assessment, and AI

May 27, 2024 by Steven M. Baule, Ed.D., Ph.D.

As AI becomes more embedded in learning, assessments can occur in diverse contexts and students develop practical skills.

Early this school year, faculty had a conversation about student teachers pulling all-nighters in order to complete their lesson plans. Most of the faculty commiserated their own experiences…

Newsline

AI Educational Partnership to Elevate Classroom Presentations, Assessments

April 18, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

BEAVER, Pa. and SUNNYVALE, Calif./PRNewswire/ — As artificial intelligence begins its disruption of curriculum development, Lincoln Learning Solutions and Prof Jim are positioning themselves ... Read more

Student Well-Being

How bullying contributes to K-12 student absenteeism

April 4, 2024 by Dr. Joy Smithson

Bullying's negative outcomes are documented for K-12 student absenteeism and academic achievement, as measured by GPA and assessments.

The National Center for Education Statistics released its findings from the school survey on crime and safety: 2021-2022 and reported that bullying occurs at least once a week…

Choosing the Right Assessments for Your District

August 14, 2024March 13, 2024 by Jeff Festa

6 Key Questions to Ask With the right assessment tools, K–12 educators can accurately measure students’ progress toward learning goals. ... Read more

Teaching Trends

6 trends to watch in K-12 schools in 2024

March 4, 2024 by Michael B. Horn

As a new calendar year gets underway, new initiatives and trends will emerge to impact teaching and learning in K-12 schools.

As we move through the beginning of 2024, parent power, rethinking assessments, and career and technical education (CTE) for every student are some of the trends rippling through…

Newsline

SpringMath by Sourcewell Receives Highest Possible Ratings from National Center on Intensive Intervention

February 27, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Staples, Minn. — SpringMath, an award winning, complete MTSS solution for math, recently received the highest possible rating for fall ... Read more

AI in Education

What is the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Teaching and Learning?

February 5, 2024 by ESchool News

The role of AI in education marks a profound shift in teaching and learning. Beyond automation, AI shapes personalized learning, adaptive assessments, and innovative content creation.

Teaching Trends

4 thought-provoking videos about education

November 28, 2023 by Laura Ascione

It always pays to ask questions--and these videos explore some interesting questions about why education is the way it is today.

In education, there is no shortage of debate. Conversations around proficiency, assessments, grading systems, and professional development are all too familiar.

Curriculum & Assessment

Standardized tests are pests—here’s why

November 28, 2023November 13, 2023 by Dr. Yuvraj Verma, Teacher, Chalkville Elementary School

While the primary goal of standardized testing is to measure student achievement and set benchmarks for educational standards, it carries unintended consequences.

Newsline

Committee for Children Joins Forces with Aperture Education to Integrate Assessments and Curriculum to Build Social-Emotional Skills

November 10, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte N.C. – Aperture Education, a Riverside Insights company and the leading provider of social-emotional skills assessment and intervention solutions, ... Read more

Newsline

Evidence-Based Phonemic Awareness Program for Young Learners Unveiled by 95 Percent Group

November 7, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Lincolnshire, IL– 95 Percent Group LLC, the trusted source for proven literacy solutions, unveiled 95 Phonemic Awareness Suite™, a comprehensive ... Read more

Curriculum & Assessment

Expanding ‘through-year’ assessments to boost student achievement

November 3, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Montana is taking a formative approach to assessment that offers a personalized learning approach for student achievement.

The Montana Office of Public Instruction is focusing on using assessments throughout the school year to give teachers the data they need--as early as possible--to positively impact student…

How AI helps teachers spend less time on assessments and more time on impactful instruction

A new need-to-know for the AI classroom

The AI-resistant classroom is a myth: Designing assessments that assume AI is present

Preserving critical thinking amid AI adoption

4 reflections on the end of the school year

Did the pandemic reopen gender-based math gaps?

Rethinking student assessment: Tools and strategies for meaningful evaluation

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

10 things AI still struggles with in education–and beyond

Embracing a growth mindset when reviewing student data

Digital testing, AI, and personalized learning in 2025

Teacher support is the key to unlocking AI’s classroom potential

How AI is transforming learning for dyslexic students

Virginia Department of Education Approves the IXL Diagnostic as an Alternative Assessment to the Virginia Growth Assessments

HMH Launches Performance Suite: A Unified Solution for Curriculum, Assessment and Professional Development

CAE’s New Critical Thinking Resources Help Students Build and Practice their Higher-Order Skills

Greenville County Schools Partners With Hats & Ladders To Prepare Students For Lifelong Career Success

How Does Technology Improve Efficiency in the Classroom?

5 math curriculum insights from educators

Reimagining attendance: A curriculum approach for K-12 students and parents

6 tips to select the right assessments for your district

Can assessments be used to eliminate inequities in education? AI could help

Here’s what drives summer learners–it’s not what you think

Brainly’s New AI Test Prep Helps Students Boost Test Scores

Balancing Bloom, assessment, and AI

AI Educational Partnership to Elevate Classroom Presentations, Assessments

How bullying contributes to K-12 student absenteeism

6 trends to watch in K-12 schools in 2024

SpringMath by Sourcewell Receives Highest Possible Ratings from National Center on Intensive Intervention

What is the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Teaching and Learning?

4 thought-provoking videos about education

Standardized tests are pests—here’s why

Evidence-Based Phonemic Awareness Program for Young Learners Unveiled by 95 Percent Group

Expanding ‘through-year’ assessments to boost student achievement

Why interactive solutions are a smarter investment for schools

ClassMate by World Book Recognized with Prestigious ISTE Seal

School Specialty Honors Top Educators with 12th Annual Crystal Apple Awards

Follett Content Accelerates Public Library Strategy

Celebrating Teachers: Nominate Outstanding Educators for Crystal Apple Awards

School Specialty Expands Learning Beyond the Screen with New Outdoor Furniture Line

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