How to incorporate real-world connections into any subject area
In my classroom, I frequently encounter students expressing their opinions: “How is this relevant to the real world?” or “Why should I care? I will never use this.”
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CoSN 2025: Humans in an AI world
Like it or not, AI is evolving, and it is cementing its place in education. And the CoSN 2025 Conference is preparing attendees to meet the AI challenge…
Digital Learning to Support Ukrainian Students
Infosys recently announced a critical milestone in its three-year collaboration with Street Child, an international children’s charity, with the establishment of ... Read more
Education renovation: Transforming classrooms and districts through an HGTV lens
At a time when schools can be limited by obsolete teaching methods, inequitable policies, and uninspiring school cultures, we should aspire to rehab the features of an antiquated education…
School counselors ID “critical shortfalls” in student mental health crisis
The majority (94 percent) of school counselors believe schools cannot address the escalating youth mental health crisis at Tier 3 support levels alone and must adopt proactive, early…
Transformational leadership: Safe harbors, or turbulent seas?
Depending on the starting point, the challenges encountered in making required policy and practice changes can be considerable. Leadership in and for this context is not for the…
FullBloom Acquires CharacterStrong, Leading Provider of School-Based Mental Health Solutions for Students
PHILADELPHIA – FullBloom, the nation’s leading child development platform, providing academic, behavioral, and mental health interventions and supports to K-12 ... Read more
CoSN outlines trends, challenges in K-12 innovation
A new annual report from CoSN outlines the challenges, mega-trends, and tools set to impact education innovation in 2025--and for the first time, the report also highlights key…
Catapult Learning Survey of K-12 School Counselors Reveals Critical Shortfalls in Addressing Youth Mental Health Crisis
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Catapult Learning, a leading provider of evidence-based academic, behavioral, and mental health interventions for K-12 schools, today unveiled ... Read more
12 lesser-known K-12 STEM education resources
As society becomes increasingly driven by and focused on innovation, the demand for critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity has grown significantly. Introducing STEM education at an early age…
In Wyoming, enhancing AI-human collaboration in IEP development
The University of Wyoming is utilizing its new CoIEP initiative--a multi-agent system powered by large language models (LLMs)--to significantly enhance artificial intelligence and human collaboration in addressing challenges…
5 restorative practices that help teachers create connections
It’s hard to overstate the influence of school on a student’s social-emotional development. Outside of their immediate family, a student will spend most of their life among a…
How to choose the right digital courses for your students
With an abundance of digital curriculum options in the marketplace, it can feel overwhelming for school administrators to find digital courses that meet the needs of their students.
6 educator predictions about teaching and learning in 2025
With 2025 barely in its infancy, educators are looking to new technologies and strategies to meet the needs of students. AI, digital learning tools, and personalized supports have…
Building the Next Generation of Problem Solvers and Innovators
Problem solving is a foundational skill that every student should learn. Regardless of what career pathway they choose, students ... Read more
Here’s what will drive K-12 innovation in 2025
AI, learner agency, and digital equity are among a number of factors that can hinder or foster K-12 innovation, according to CoSN's annual Driving K-12 Innovation Top Topics.
3 ways to create a strong district CTE program
Career and technical education is a crucial piece of worldwide economic success, particularly with talent shortfalls forecasted in numerous industries--but CTE leaders still face challenges in creating successful…
8 K-12 IT priorities for 2025
In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, K-12 IT teams play a critical role in shaping the future of learning. As schools navigate complex cybersecurity and data protection challenges,…
Student mental health needs grow as challenges persist
Student mental health needs are increasingly urgent, amplified by challenges such as growing anxiety and depression, according to a new report based on feedback from more than 500…
Districts put DEI into action
DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) is a commonly used acronym, but what does it mean in the context of day-to-day operations in a school district?
6 critical insights into teachers’ technology use
Teachers' classroom technology use continues to grow, according to a recent survey that reveals compelling data about teachers' experiences, challenges, and preferences regarding the use of technology in…
Using AI to teach persuasive writing to English learners
Twenty years ago, when I started my career as an ESL teacher in Houston, Texas, I remember the struggles of teaching persuasive writing to English learners. I had…
3 simple ways to use interactive whiteboards in preschool classrooms
To all the new preschool teachers, I hope this article brings you joy, motivation, and encouragement as you work to create warm and inspiring environments for your students…
Survey Reveals Critical Insight Into Teachers’ Technology Use and Challenges
CALGARY, AB – A recent survey conducted by SMART Technologies’ Lumio software revealed compelling data about teachers’ experiences, challenges, and preferences regarding the use of technology ... Read more
How AI is transforming learning for dyslexic students
For dyslexic students, the traditional educational system--often reliant on heavy reading loads and conventional assessments--can be particularly overwhelming.
Real-life work experiences: The unseen curriculum for high school success
In the bustling halls of high schools across America, students race between classes, their backpacks heavy with textbooks and their minds laden with academic expectations. Yet, a vital…
A CTE teacher shares 8 strategies to increase student engagement
As classroom teachers, one of the many challenges we face is student engagement. With the changing landscape of education, how do we keep students focused and provide them…
Discover 6 Key Challenges Educational Leaders Solve with Tutoring
Educational leaders face unique challenges. Our whitepaper explores 6 key issues and how tutoring can address them. Discover practical ... Read more
3 keys to making math engaging
One of the challenges to getting students engaged in math is the perception that it's a subject where you sit at a desk and do 30 math problems…
Data gaps negatively impact academic progress and attendance
Half of educators and administrators struggle to access necessary student data, with 86 percent noting that data gaps limit their ability to support academic success and attendance.
Survey shows skyrocketing AI use in education
Educators continue to feel confident about integrating technology into their instruction, and say they approach AI use with cautious optimism--with many planning to use it more
E-rate funding supports essential learning at a critical time, survey finds
Federal E-rate funding remains an essential function in bridging the digital divide, particularly for rural and underserved communities, according to an annual report from Funds For Learning.
PRP Group and K20 Connect Partner to Offer Full Suite of Communications Solutions
Los Angeles, CA – PRP Group, a Hawke Media Company, and K20 Connect announced a strategic partnership to provide a ... Read more
How pet therapy boosts our students’ well-being
Children nowadays face various stressors in school (academically and socially), as well as challenges from their outside worlds that trickle into their school lives both directly and indirectly.
Despite rising interest in STEM, girls face persistent obstacles
While efforts to increase girls' interest and participation in STEM learning and careers are working, girls still confront significant obstacles in STEM endeavors, leading to drops in their…
14-year-old Named America’s Top Young Scientist for Inventing an AI Handheld Pesticide Detector
ST. PAUL, Minn. & CHARLOTTE, N.C. – 3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) named Sirish Subash, a 9th grader at Gwinnett ... Read more
AI’s impact on education: Wider and wiser curricula
The world around us is changing profoundly, and education must adapt to it. In an age of growing uncertainty, a wise strategy would be to hedge against upheavals…
Future of Filtering: Exploring the Content-aware Hybrid
Learn more about: How to analyze media and blur images on any website in real-time What hybrid filtering is and ... Read more
Greenville County Schools Partners With Hats & Ladders To Prepare Students For Lifelong Career Success
Greenville, SC – Greenville County Schools (GCS) is joining forces with Hats &Ladders, an innovative educational technology company, to revolutionize ... Read more
To boost teacher morale, reimagine the teacher role
A new interactive resource from the National Council on Teacher Quality calls into question the efficacy of the traditional classroom model, underscoring how it isn't structured to help…