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Student achievement: From anxiety to helping students feel like they belong, learn tips to improve your student achievement

January 25, 2023June 25, 2019 by eSchool News Staff

Here are the most popular articles on student achievement over the past month! 1. 5 things to avoid saying to ... Read more

eClassroom News

6 ways to connect with ELL parents

May 23, 2019May 23, 2019 by Stacey Pusey

Six strategies can help educators better communicate with ELL parents.

There’s no secret formula for parent engagement. And when English isn’t their first language, the obstacles seem more daunting. Connecting with ELL parents can help educators better support…

eClassroom News

4 tips for incorporating safe, engaging, tech-rich material into early elementary ed

May 1, 2019April 30, 2019 by Victoria Mendoza

a group of kindergarteners using safe technology in the class

I love incorporating technology into my curriculum and introducing it to my students in meaningful ways. The good news is that teaching them to use technology isn’t difficult.…

SEL & Well-Being

How Our High-Poverty School Reduced Suspensions By 97%

May 11, 2019February 25, 2019 by Renee Canales & Elizabeth Merwald

A chart showing good behaviors of students

Student behavior can have a positive or negative impact on academic achievement. Even just one student who is misbehaving can affect how much and how well an entire…

School Makerspaces

How to transform a library into a makerspace

December 7, 2022February 12, 2019 by Eileen Belastock, CETL

a motherboard with the words "the maker movement" on it

In a recent edWebinar, hosted by edWeb.net, Michelle Luhtala, library department chair, and Donna Burns, technology integrator, both from New Canaan High School (NCHS) in Connecticut, showcased the…

Classroom Innovations

FETC 2019: Day One

January 28, 2019 by Eileen Belastock

The 2019 FETC edtech show is in Orlando, Florida.

Not the driving rain or 50-degree temperatures could keep edtech enthusiasts from the opening day of FETC 2019 in Orlando. Wearing winter coats and braving the harsh Florida…

STEM & STEAM

Early coding can greatly benefit students–here’s how one school does it

February 5, 2019January 24, 2019 by Laura Ascione

Coding for students and computer programming are slowly becoming part of the core curriculum in schools and districts across the U.S.--and some educators say the earlier students start…

District Management

96 edtech predictions for K12 in 2019

January 8, 2019January 1, 2019 by Ellen Ullman

We asked 49 edtech executives to look into their crystal balls and share their thoughts about what will happen in 2019. In addition to the usual suspects—more augmented…

District Management

#8: 7 tips to better define personalized learning

December 20, 2018December 20, 2018 by Laura Ascione

Personalized learning is a pretty well-known term, but educators have different definitions for personalized learning, making for a sometimes-confusing approach to its implementation.

SEL & Well-Being

Teacher training does wonders for students’ emotional regulation

December 13, 2018December 12, 2018 by Cailin Riley

When teachers participated in a training program focused on pro-social classroom behavior, their students became more socially competent and better able to regulate their emotions than students in…

eClassroom News

Here’s my secret for better classroom management

February 15, 2019September 25, 2018 by Susan Sebastiani

At Flagstaff Academy in Colorado, I am lucky to head up the SmartLab facility and offer guided lessons to all K-5 classrooms. Couple this with 15 years of…

eClassroom News

5 questions teachers should ask before investing their time and money in edtech

September 5, 2018September 5, 2018 by Angela French

As someone who has dedicated her career to making the world a better place through the education of our children, I was excited to learn that tablets and…

eClassroom News

5 tips for getting over your #edtech fears to engage and empower students

August 23, 2018August 23, 2018 by Rayna Freedman

I have been lucky. I was on a computer at a young age, playing Math Blaster or Oregon Trail until my eyelids grew heavy and I had to…

eClassroom News

The New Librarian: How to set up a Global Citizens program

August 15, 2018August 13, 2018 by Margaret Cole

At Tudor Elementary School in Anchorage, Alaska, “show and tell” has an inspiring twist. Instead of sharing an interesting rock or a favorite toy, they are sharing messages…

STEM & STEAM

8 reasons why we should combine art + math

June 15, 2018June 15, 2018 by John De Pillis

With declining U.S. student math scores, our schools would be wise to adopt a new formula that is sure to paint a prettier picture for the country’s STEM…

STEM & STEAM

5 reasons your classroom needs an industry expert

February 28, 2018February 28, 2018 by Laura Ascione

Educators have learned that linking classrooms to the real world helps engage students and teaches them the "why" behind what they learn. But teachers sometimes struggle with the…

District Management

How to teach like the Finns

February 21, 2018February 21, 2018 by Saku Tuominen

Shorter days, less homework, and better results. How do you get that? Do like the Finns. For those in the know, the Finnish system is often seen as…

District Management

How to use social media in the classroom

February 13, 2018February 13, 2018 by Jon Roepke

Today’s educators have a love-hate relationship with social media. They recognize that five-year-olds know how to use tablets better than their parents and that many kids have smartphones…

Net neutrality repeal widens opportunity gap for students

July 2, 2018January 19, 2018 by By Amy L. Mcginn, The Baltimore Sun

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Educational Leadership

There are not enough moonshots taken in education

January 25, 2023January 8, 2018 by Samuel Mormando

I am extremely lucky to work in an organization that sets enormously high standards and one that accepts disequilibrium as part of the change process. I'm also well…

District Management

Why, and how, warranties should guide edtech purchasing

December 15, 2017December 8, 2017 by Scott Evans

School technology leaders are faced with the buying decisions of products for an entire school or district. These types of edtech purchases are a sizeable investment and, unfortunately,…

District Management

Why combining assessments and LMS technology is essential

November 22, 2017November 15, 2017 by Hilary Scharton

The testing effect, also known as retrieval practice, practice testing, or test-enhanced learning, needs a place in today’s modern learning. It can be implemented in modern learning management…

Ancillary

Inspiring students to build a better tomorrow using STEAM

February 9, 2023September 22, 2017 by ESchool News Staff

Enter the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow contest to empower students, inspire ideas, and create change by incorporating STEAM into projects ... Read more

District Management

These edtech tools are perfect for hassle-free assessments

January 29, 2020June 15, 2017 by Na’ama Y. Rosenberg

With the shift in education towards data-driven instruction, teachers spend inordinate amounts of time on assessments: checking for understanding, formative assessment, summative assessment, quizzes, tests, essays, research papers,…

$1,000 Teacher Appreciation Week Giveaway

May 3, 2017 by Laura Ascione

We’re giving away ten $100 Target gift cards in honor of Teacher Appreciation. Whoo hoo! Think of all the mini ... Read more

District Management

How media literacy is critical to saving our democracy

January 9, 2017January 9, 2017 by Alan November

The fact that 80 percent of middle school students in a recent study could not distinguish between fake news and authentic news on the web shows that we,…

Ancillary

For better schools, abolish the Department of Education

January 12, 2017January 3, 2017 by Bruce Meredith and Mark Paige, Los Angeles Times

This article is no longer available.

eClassroom News

12 districts honored for their innovative digital curriculum transition strategies

November 29, 2016 by ESchool Media Contributors

At the Learning Counsel’s Annual Gathering and National Awards event, twelve leading districts were recognized for their vision and innovation in integrating digital curriculum and technology into their…

Ancillary

Kensington launches new cases for Chromebooks, iPads

September 6, 2016September 6, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Kensington, a worldwide provider of desktop productivity and mobility solutions for IT, business and home office professionals, has released three ... Read more

Edtech Trends

10 back-to-school tech trends straight from parents

January 25, 2023September 2, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a

As schools around the country begin a new school year, back-to-school shopping is in full swing. And as more classrooms incorporate technology, back-to-school shopping includes smartphones and laptops…

District Management

These 7 keys are helping one district better prepare its students

August 30, 2016August 29, 2016 by Chris Marczak

In any given third-grade classroom, you can find a student who is reading at a level far beyond their age, and another who is still working on letter…

Ancillary

Submit your boldest, biggest ideas for reimagining education

August 16, 2016 by Laura Ascione

NewSchools Venture Fund is looking for educators, creators and visionaries who believe in the power and potential of reimagining learning. ... Read more

Teaching & Learning

5 tips for using live video in the classroom

August 9, 2016August 9, 2016 by JT Ripton

Let’s face it — we live in a very visually oriented society. Visual media is a great way to communicate, ... Read more

Teaching Trends

How augmented reality enhances the classroom — even without technology

August 4, 2016August 1, 2016 by David Loveland and Jim Wasserman

With or without technology, augmented reality is an often-overlooked way to meet students at their level understanding and build up.

District Management

Stop asking whether laptops improve learning outcomes

July 29, 2016July 11, 2016 by Peter West

The media might not be able to get past the question -- but we in education need to dig deeper.

IT Management

IO Education, EADMS merger will expand online formative assessment

June 30, 2016June 30, 2016 by Laura Ascione

IO Education and Educator’s Assessment Data Management System (EADMS), a provider of K-12 assessment and data management software, have merged to better leverage online formative assessment capabilities. With…

IT Management

All the ways iOS 9.3 will impact school iPad rollouts

April 7, 2016April 5, 2016 by Bridget McCrea

Apple’s latest overhaul will impact one-to-one and shared device rollouts In March, Apple upgraded the iPad and iPhone operating system ... Read more

District Management

What does research really say about iPads in the classroom?

February 29, 2016February 15, 2016 by Jeanne Carey Ingle and Tanya Moorehead

Two educators put the research to the test. When (and how) are iPads most effective?

Teaching Trends

Education Playbook spotlights teaching and learning

February 2, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Amid a heated presidential contest, KnowledgeWorks has released an Education Playbook to put the spotlight on teaching and learning in the U.S. In the first eight presidential debates,…

District Management

6 apps to help parents and teachers communicate

March 4, 2016January 22, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Communication between teachers and parents makes it easier for educators to understand the outside challenges students may deal with, and it helps parents understand how they can better…

Student achievement: From anxiety to helping students feel like they belong, learn tips to improve your student achievement

6 ways to connect with ELL parents

4 tips for incorporating safe, engaging, tech-rich material into early elementary ed

How to transform a library into a makerspace

FETC 2019: Day One

Early coding can greatly benefit students–here’s how one school does it

#8: 7 tips to better define personalized learning

Here’s my secret for better classroom management

5 questions teachers should ask before investing their time and money in edtech

5 tips for getting over your #edtech fears to engage and empower students

The New Librarian: How to set up a Global Citizens program

8 reasons why we should combine art + math

5 reasons your classroom needs an industry expert

How to teach like the Finns

There are not enough moonshots taken in education

Inspiring students to build a better tomorrow using STEAM

These edtech tools are perfect for hassle-free assessments

$1,000 Teacher Appreciation Week Giveaway

How media literacy is critical to saving our democracy

For better schools, abolish the Department of Education

12 districts honored for their innovative digital curriculum transition strategies

Kensington launches new cases for Chromebooks, iPads

10 back-to-school tech trends straight from parents

These 7 keys are helping one district better prepare its students

Submit your boldest, biggest ideas for reimagining education

5 tips for using live video in the classroom

How augmented reality enhances the classroom — even without technology

Stop asking whether laptops improve learning outcomes

IO Education, EADMS merger will expand online formative assessment

What does research really say about iPads in the classroom?

Education Playbook spotlights teaching and learning

6 apps to help parents and teachers communicate

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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