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Funds For Learning Commends FCC Approval of Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program

June 6, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

EDMOND, Okla.— On June 6, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to approve the Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot ... Read more

7 Ways To Personalize Learning for Better District Outcomes

October 16, 2024June 5, 2024 by Jeff Festa

Changes brought about by the pandemic have primed the educational landscape for personalized learning. With devices available for student use, ... Read more

Student Well-Being

How this school social worker helps students inside and outside of the classroom

May 23, 2024 by MJ Slaby, Chalkbeat

A school social worker advocates for and enhances the voices of students and families to make sure they have all of the support needed.

The more caring and loving adults in a child’s life, the better. That’s the approach Michele Whaley carries into her job as a school social worker at Eleanor…

Personalized Learning

Personalized Learning: eSN Innovation Roundtable

May 22, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Personalized learning has emerged as a pivotal strategy in educators’ quests to meet students where they are and boost engagement. Still, equitable access to technology, the right PD,…

Teaching Trends

4 educator reflections on the 2023-2024 school year

May 15, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Educators offer reflections on what worked and where they found success in their schools and classrooms during the 2023-2024 school year.

The end of the school year naturally inspires a period of reflection among educators, particularly as we close the door on a year that saw challenges around equity…

School Management

How school leaders can manage and control emotions

May 10, 2024 by Sean Slade, BTS Spark

Education is a relationship-driven sector; school leaders should not ignore emotions because they are tools that build and grow relationships

We have spent generations being told that our emotions are those things that should be corralled, encircled, and subdued. It has fomented the ideas that we should "leave…

Newsline

Districts, Schools, and Educators Nationwide Honored as the Inaugural Winners of the Discovery Education Awards

May 9, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

North Carolina — Global edtech leader Discovery Education today announced the recipients of the inaugural Discovery Education Awards. The Discovery ... Read more

College and Career Readiness

A bungled FAFSA rollout threatens students’ college ambitions

April 24, 2024 by Erica Meltzer, Chalkbeat

With college decision deadlines looming, thousands of high school students have been stuck in limbo due to issues with the new FAFSA.

Christian Rojas Linares can’t finish his financial aid forms because he’s been blanketed with error messages. The New York City high school senior has even received incorrect emails…

Game-Based Learning

Prioritizing inclusivity in game-based learning

April 22, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Inclusive design in game-based learning can foster educational experiences that are more flexible, customizable, and meaningful for students.

Applying the principles and practices of inclusive design in game-based learning can expand access to rich learning experiences to a neurodiverse group of learners, according to a new…

Edtech Trends

Educators love their edtech, but want more training

April 18, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Nearly all educators believe edtech tools enhance learning, but want to ensure they're using the tools the right way.

An overwhelming majority of educators believe edtech makes teaching and learning better, according to a new survey from classroom management solution NetSupport.

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Is it the school, or the students?

April 15, 2024 by Peter Dizikes, MIT News

A new study on school quality ratings shows perceptions of “good” schools are dependent on the preparation of the students entering them.

Are schools that feature strong test scores highly effective, or do they mostly enroll students who are already well-prepared for success?

Classroom Learning

Do Students Learn Better In-Person or Online?

April 5, 2024 by ESchool News

Determining whether students learn better with in-person classroom learning or online is a multifaceted question. Both modalities offer unique advantages and challenges.

Classroom Learning

Do Students Learn Better Online or in a Classroom: Statistics

April 5, 2024 by ESchool News

The question of whether students learn better online or in a classroom setting is a multifaceted debate, encompassing considerations of individual learning styles, and access to resources.

IT Innovations

5 ways to combat tech fatigue and support student success

March 27, 2024 by Jason DeRoner, SchoolStatus

The right edtech solutions can help districts to make sure all students thrive by supporting students, families, and educators. And fight tech fatigue.

Ask anyone involved in public education right now and you’ll hear a familiar refrain: “Too many technology tools.” Almost every K-12 district brought on new technology solutions during…

Newsline

In the Footsteps of History Announces Their Newest Immersive Learning Game

March 28, 2024March 21, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

New York City, NY – In the Footsteps of History, an adventure-based education company is proud to announce the release ... Read more

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Why experts say now is the time to assess your district’s edtech use

March 20, 2024 by Stephen Noonoo

With ESSER funding expiring, districts need to align their edtech decisions with new budget realities and determine if tools meet their needs.

Assessing whether a district should continue using—and paying—for a tool is dedicated work involving backend data collection and surveying teachers and students for their thoughts.

Texas K12 charter connects 28 schools together to elevate educational experiences

February 4, 2025March 18, 2024 by Jeff Festa

International Leadership of Texas (ILTexas) is a free K-12 charter school program serving over 23,000 children on 21 campuses. ... Read more

Cannon School leads esports boom with Spectrum Enterprise fiber

February 4, 2025March 18, 2024 by Jeff Festa

At Cannon School in Concord, North Carolina, esports has become a tool for raising spirits and building collaboration among ... Read more

Literacy

As states adopt science of reading, one group calls for better teacher training, curriculum

March 12, 2024March 5, 2024 by Erica Meltzer and Samantha Smylie

Half of states don’t set specific standards telling teacher prep programs what future educators should know about the science of reading.

Wisconsin is creating a new literacy office and hiring reading coaches. Ohio is dedicating millions to a curriculum overhaul. Indiana is requiring new teacher training.

Curriculum & Assessment

How I’m making learning more engaging for my gifted students

February 29, 2024 by Monica Douglas Ed.S., NBCT

With a targeted model and edtech supports, gifted students and those of all abilities will learn and develop critical thinking skills.

Keeping gifted students focused and engaged in learning can be challenging. They complete tasks quickly, are often motivated to dig deeper into a subject, and are prone to…

Personalized Learning

Agency and self-direction: Giving students a voice

February 7, 2024 by Evelyn Johnson

Students will have more success with self-direction when supported within a positive and caring learning environment.

Social-emotional skills are fundamental for success, in school and in life. But how can we ensure that all students learn these valuable lessons?

District Management

Are microschools the future of education?

January 11, 2024 by Thomas Arnett, Senior Research Fellow, Clayton Christensen Institute

Microschools will have to evolve if they hope to serve a wider array of students and families--and whether they do remains to be seen.

Microschools have become a hot topic over the last few years. Their big appeal is that they promise to do a better job catering to students’ and families’…

Students with Special Needs

Leveraging student data to improve IEPs

January 11, 2024 by Andrew Henry, Founder & President, Red Cedar Solutions Group

Leaders need more time, better processes, and the right tool to manage student data in a way that reveals critical insights into IEPs.

Some school leaders are fortunate enough to house their data in systems where IEP information can be ingested, disaggregated, and managed in a way that paints a clear…

Edtech Trends

65 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

January 5, 2024 by Laura Ascione

As we wave farewell to 2023, we're looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. Moving away from the pandemic, educators still grapple…

Edtech Trends

65 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

February 6, 2024January 1, 2024 by Laura Ascione

As we wave farewell to 2023, we're looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. Moving away from the pandemic, educators still grapple…

Edtech Trends

65 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

January 21, 2024January 1, 2024 by Laura Ascione

As we wave farewell to 2023, we're looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. Moving away from the pandemic, educators still grapple…

Newsline

Utah Nonprofit Awarded U.S. Department of Education EIR Grant for Youth Mental Health Program

December 27, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

SALT LAKE CITY – The Cook Center for Human Connection has been awarded a $3.99 million Education Innovation and Research ... Read more

Teaching Trends

Controversy on whether growth mindset works will strengthen the theory

January 8, 2024December 26, 2023 by Michael B. Horn, Co-Founder & Distinguished Fellow, Clayton Christensen Institute

Growth mindset is the belief that one can improve one’s abilities through effort, learning, and persistence.

Over the last couple of decades, education research has, thankfully, moved to embracing randomized control trial (RCT) when possible. Yet even if it gets to an RCT, education…

Innovation Insights

Have digital portfolios come of age?

January 5, 2024December 20, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

Online digital portfolios help students take ownership of their own learning.

It’s one of the longest-running promises of edtech: Have students provide proof of work online. Get better assessment results. Provide ... Read more

Teacher Professional Development

The power of AI in education: Enhancing instructional coaching for student success

December 15, 2023 by Cory Camp, M.Ed, Educational Consultant & Host of the Coach Replay Show

The hesitancy around AI and emerging technology is preventing many educators from harnessing its power for instructional coaching.

Last fall, ChatGPT, an AI-powered language model, became the subject of widespread discussion, from lighthearted memes about robots taking over to genuine confusion about the capabilities and implications…

There’s a better way to display

February 27, 2024December 12, 2023 by Jeff Festa

The world of education is changing rapidly — and with it the demands on educators, administrators and students to keep ... Read more

District Management

For school leaders, routine decisions aren’t so routine

December 12, 2023December 7, 2023 by Steven M. Baule, Ed.D., Ph.D.

It’s essential for district and school leaders to understand the impact that even small decisions can have on all staff.

In the tapestry of leadership, decisions are often viewed through a lens of routine or regularity. It's easy to fall into the belief that some choices are mundane,…

College and Career Readiness

Gen Z youth on nondegree paths feel workforce ready

November 30, 2023 by Laura Ascione

A survey examines non-college-bound youth's perspectives on education and career plans and reveals that many are taking nondegree pathways.

In comparison to the experiences and perceptions of youth who aren't on a defined pathway, 70 percent of "pathway youth" have high confidence in their post-high school plans.

Newsline

Poptential™ by Certell Revolutionizes Social Studies Education with Integration of American Principles and Launch of Engauge™ Teacher Dashboard

November 24, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

INDIANAPOLIS — Certell, the creator behind the Poptential™ family of free social studies course packages, announced a significant update to ... Read more

COVID in Schools

The pandemic is over–but American schools still aren’t the same

November 21, 2023 by Kalyn Belsha, Chalkbeat

Many students and educators say school feels closer to normal than it has in over three years, but profound pandemic-era consequences persist.

On a recent Friday at Gary Comer Middle School in Chicago, you had to squint to see signs of the pandemic that upended American education just a few…

Newsline

1EdTech and Common Good Learning Tools Launch Major Upgrade to Database of State Learning Standards

November 9, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

LAKE MARY, Fla. – 1EdTech® Consortium and Common Good Learning Tools announce a partnership to launch CASE® Network 2. CASE ... Read more

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With better data, these 12 things would improve, supes say

November 9, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Nearly all superintendents agree that data about students’ academic progress is critical to get kids back on track after the pandemic.

Data access is critical when educators need to make informed decisions about curriculum, assessments, academic and social-emotional interventions, and more.

Securing the network edge

February 4, 2025October 23, 2023 by Jeff Festa

Zero trust acknowledges there is no longer a traditional network perimeter to be defended because applications now exist in ... Read more

Student Well-Being

Empowering staff and students with a sense of belonging

October 18, 2023October 18, 2023 by Sarah Mathew, Senior Executive Director of Outreach and Partnerships, Care Solace

The relationships we cultivate are the most powerful tool we have to create a sense of belonging with students and staff members.

Belonging is a fundamental human need. We are all searching for a sense of connection with the people and places in our lives. Students and school staff are…

Innovation in Education

The advent of AI

October 12, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

What’s better than watching a lively and substantive conversation thread develop on LinkedIn as a result of your recent posting ... Read more

Funds For Learning Commends FCC Approval of Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program

Personalized Learning: eSN Innovation Roundtable

4 educator reflections on the 2023-2024 school year

How school leaders can manage and control emotions

Districts, Schools, and Educators Nationwide Honored as the Inaugural Winners of the Discovery Education Awards

A bungled FAFSA rollout threatens students’ college ambitions

Prioritizing inclusivity in game-based learning

Educators love their edtech, but want more training

Is it the school, or the students?

Do Students Learn Better In-Person or Online?

5 ways to combat tech fatigue and support student success

In the Footsteps of History Announces Their Newest Immersive Learning Game

Why experts say now is the time to assess your district’s edtech use

As states adopt science of reading, one group calls for better teacher training, curriculum

How I’m making learning more engaging for my gifted students

Are microschools the future of education?

Leveraging student data to improve IEPs

65 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

65 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

65 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

Utah Nonprofit Awarded U.S. Department of Education EIR Grant for Youth Mental Health Program

Controversy on whether growth mindset works will strengthen the theory

Have digital portfolios come of age?

The power of AI in education: Enhancing instructional coaching for student success

For school leaders, routine decisions aren’t so routine

Gen Z youth on nondegree paths feel workforce ready

Poptential™ by Certell Revolutionizes Social Studies Education with Integration of American Principles and Launch of Engauge™ Teacher Dashboard

The pandemic is over–but American schools still aren’t the same

1EdTech and Common Good Learning Tools Launch Major Upgrade to Database of State Learning Standards

With better data, these 12 things would improve, supes say

Empowering staff and students with a sense of belonging

The advent of AI

With AI coaching, a math platform helps students tackle tough concepts

Fighting chronic absenteeism with data-driven insights–and a little fun, too

Ohio District Awarded CoSN Trusted Learning Environment Mini Seal for Student Data Privacy Practices

Otus Launches AI Advisory Board to Bring Voices of K-12 Leaders to the Forefront of Innovation

Kenneth C. Griffin Donates $2 Million to Nonprofit Achieve Miami’s Teacher Accelerator Program to Strengthen South Florida’s Teacher Pipeline

Ignite Reading Partners with UF Lastinger Center’s Florida Tutoring Advantage

Optoma Announces Launch of the New 3-Series Interactive Displays with Google Certification and AI-Enabled Tools

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