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Live @ ISTE 2025

ISTE Takeaways:What’s the Deal with Data—EdTech Research and Challenges

July 15, 2025July 15, 2025 by Kevin Hogan
While districts understand the value of data, they often lack confidence in knowing what specific data to demand from EdTech ... Read more
Literacy

Beyond formulas: Embracing complexity in writing instruction

July 8, 2025 by Brett Stamm, University of Southern Mississippi & Tiffany Larson, University of Central Oklahoma
Through thoughtful design and teaching, students can become flexible and skilled writers able to tackle the challenges of writing instruction
Early in our careers, when we were fresh-faced and idealistic (we still are!) the prepackaged curriculum and the advice of more experienced colleagues was the go-to resource.
Profiles in Innovation

Wearable tech helps students overcome central vision challenges

June 15, 2025June 13, 2025 by Laura Ascione
Smart devices help students combat central vision loss, improving their reading and writing performance in the classroom.
Central vision loss--a condition that impairs the ability to see objects directly in front of the eyes--can have profound academic and social impacts on K-12 students.
Student Well-Being

Beyond ‘feeling good’: A deeper approach to student mental health

June 5, 2025 by Andy Myers, eLuma
Expanding access to student mental health resources is crucial, but many schools struggle to meet the rising demand.
Mental health concerns among K-12 students are reaching unprecedented levels. According to the CDC, 40 percent of high school students report persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, and…

The Road to Efficiency for K-12 Schools

June 4, 2025 by Jeff Festa
  This whitepaper discusses the financial challenges faced by K-12 school districts and advocates for the modernization of travel, expense, ... Read more
AI in Education

Why agentic AI matters now more than ever

May 30, 2025 by Rishi Raj Gera, Magic EdTech
When it comes to agentic AI, there’s something timely about rethinking what we mean by intelligence in our learning systems.
For years now, the promise of AI in education has centered around efficiency--grading faster, recommending better content, or predicting where a student might struggle.
Students with Special Needs

Learning disabilities in the classroom: What’s next?

May 28, 2025 by Bonnie Contreras, Ed.S., NCSP, Presence
Schools have the opportunity to reimagine how they meet the surging demand for evaluations and services for students with special needs.
While the recent months have been a flurry of news around education, we’re becoming distracted from the very real challenges students are facing in the classroom.
Online & Hybrid Learning

The best tools to create blended learning environments

May 28, 2025 by Lori Oldham, Park Elementary School
In a dynamic blended learning environment, the teacher is a facilitator of learning, mentoring and guiding students as they progress.
Thirty unique, energetic learners enter a bright, welcoming 4th grade classroom. The students’ academic levels span an incredible range--from kindergarten-level skills to almost high school-level proficiency.

Teach Contracts a Lesson With Education Contract Management Software

May 22, 2025 by Jeff Festa
  The education sector involves strict parameters around contracts and even stricter budgets. To solve these challenges and many others, ... Read more

Developing a Curriculum? Review These 7 Common Challenges

July 9, 2025May 10, 2025 by Jeff Festa
  Whether you’re an educator within a school district, or an EdTech curriculum developer creating content for a wide range ... Read more

How Palo Verde USD and Bluum Transformed Learning in California’s Desert

May 9, 2025 by Jeff Festa
  In California’s eastern desert, a strategic partnership is demonstrating how rural schools can leverage educational technology to overcome geographic ... Read more
Virtual Field Trips

7 new and engaging virtual field trips

May 9, 2025 by Laura Ascione
Virtual field trips offer an excellent alternative to in-person trips, making for an inclusive and engaging experience.
Virtual field trips have emerged as an engaging resource, offering students immersive experiences and allowing them to explore global landmarks, museums, and natural wonders without leaving their classrooms.​
AI in Education

How will AI impact students’ biggest challenges?

May 1, 2025 by Laura Ascione
Educators ranked supporting students' mental health and social skill development among the areas where AI has the lowest potential.
AI is becoming increasingly integrated into the classroom, but according to a new report, most educators don't believe AI is the answer to the biggest challenges they or…
Innovation in Education

Cybersecurity in K-12 Education

April 22, 2025April 22, 2025 by Kevin Hogan
Cybersecurity in K-12 Education
School systems experience nearly daily security incidents with increasing sophistication, resulting in data breaches, financial losses, and operational disruptions. Recent ... Read more
Student Well-Being

Growing challenges for school counselors impact student outcomes

April 21, 2025 by ESchool News Staff
A new survey of school counselors reveals increasingly heavy caseloads, rising mental health demands, and growing resource gaps.
Middle and high school counselors juggle overwhelming caseloads, expanded mental health duties, and additional administrative burdens--all of which limit their ability to provide individualized support for students.
COVID in Schools

Educators reflect on post-COVID learning

April 9, 2025 by Laura Ascione
COVID left its mark on education--and educators say some impacts were good, others were bad, and still others remain frustrating.
The COVID-19 pandemic left an indelible mark on K-12 education, placing immense pressure on teachers as they adapted, literally overnight, to new methods of instruction.
Profiles in Innovation

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

April 15, 2025April 2, 2025 by Laura Ascione
Math is a fundamental part of K-12 education, but students often face significant challenges in mastering increasingly challenging math concepts.
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.
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.”
CoSN Corner

CoSN 2025: Humans in an AI world

March 21, 2025 by Laura Ascione
IT leaders, superintendents, and district teams are gathering in Seattle to explore the latest in innovative edtech and IT at CoSN 2025.
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…
Innovation Insights

Digital Learning to Support Ukrainian Students

March 17, 2025 by Kevin Hogan
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
District Management

Education renovation: Transforming classrooms and districts through an HGTV lens

March 3, 2025 by Kelly Carpenter, Gananda Central School District
Education renovation isn’t just about fixing what’s broken; it’s about creating districts and systems that truly work for all learners.
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…
Student Well-Being

School counselors ID “critical shortfalls” in student mental health crisis

March 3, 2025 by ESchool News Staff
As student mental health challenges continue to grow, it’s imperative schools are equipped with the tools and strategies to address needs.
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…
District Management

Transformational leadership: Safe harbors, or turbulent seas?

February 27, 2025 by Dr. Phil Lambert, University of Sydney
Leaving the sanctuary of a safe harbor is necessary to undertake genuine transformational change in education.
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…
Newsline

FullBloom Acquires CharacterStrong, Leading Provider of School-Based Mental Health Solutions for Students

February 26, 2025 by ESchool News Staff
PHILADELPHIA – FullBloom, the nation’s leading child development platform, providing academic, behavioral, and mental health interventions and supports to K-12 ... Read more
Digital Innovation

CoSN outlines trends, challenges in K-12 innovation

February 26, 2025 by Laura Ascione
It's time for leaders to reflect, collaborate, and take steps in K-12 innovation to create learning environments where all students thrive.
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…
Newsline

Catapult Learning Survey of K-12 School Counselors Reveals Critical Shortfalls in Addressing Youth Mental Health Crisis

February 20, 2025 by ESchool News Staff
PHILADELPHIA, PA –   Catapult Learning, a leading provider of evidence-based academic, behavioral, and mental health interventions for K-12 schools, today unveiled ... Read more
STEM & STEAM Trends

12 lesser-known K-12 STEM education resources

February 18, 2025 by Laura Ascione
STEM education is shaping the workforce and is equipping students with the tools to question, innovate, and lead in a rapidly-changing world.
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…
Innovative Teaching

In Wyoming, enhancing AI-human collaboration in IEP development

February 13, 2025 by Ling Zhang, Ph.D., University of Wyoming
A new AI tool can reduce excessive workloads for special education and enhance IEP quality for students with disabilities.
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…
Student Well-Being

5 restorative practices that help teachers create connections

February 11, 2025 by Kim Harding, Van Andel Institute for Education
Incorporating restorative practices into the classroom allows teachers to manage conflicts while creating a culture that respects and values each student
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…
Online & Hybrid Learning

How to choose the right digital courses for your students

January 21, 2025 by Misty Mizzoni, FlexPoint
Identifying your digital must-haves is among the most important actions to ensure digital courses meet student needs.
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.
Teaching Trends

6 educator predictions about teaching and learning in 2025

January 16, 2025 by Laura Ascione
Teaching and learning trends include fostering essential skills like critical thinking and adaptability to prepare students for the future.
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

April 17, 2025January 15, 2025 by Jeff Festa
  Problem solving is a foundational skill that every student should learn. Regardless of what career pathway they choose, students ... Read more
Digital Innovation

Here’s what will drive K-12 innovation in 2025

January 14, 2025 by ESchool News Staff
The annual research, with a full report coming in February of 2025, highlights transformative changes in K-12 innovation.
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.
College and Career Readiness

3 ways to create a strong district CTE program

January 8, 2025 by Laura Ascione
A new report provides actionable steps for creating successful career-centered CTE programs in school districts.
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…
IT Innovations

8 K-12 IT priorities for 2025

January 8, 2025 by Laura Ascione
K-12 IT teams face the challenge of protecting sensitive student data and ensuring access to learning tools and resources.
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 Well-Being

Student mental health needs grow as challenges persist

January 1, 2025 by ESchool News Staff
A new report highlights urgent student mental health trends and provides evidence-based solutions for strengthening school services.
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…
DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

Districts put DEI into action

December 24, 2024 by Laura Ascione
A panel of educators weighs in on the challenges and opportunities that make DEI a critical component of K-12 schools.
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?
Edtech Trends

6 critical insights into teachers’ technology use

December 23, 2024 by ESchool News Staff
Educators want more edtech and say interactive displays and apps with ready-made lesson content are at the top of their technology wish lists.
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…
AI in Education

Using AI to teach persuasive writing to English learners

January 12, 2025December 20, 2024 by Nesren El-Baz, ESL Educator
Before diving into AI integration in writing, it’s essential to understand where students are and where each student needs support.
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…
Edtech Trends

3 simple ways to use interactive whiteboards in preschool classrooms

December 16, 2024 by Jenny Perez, Emerson Elementary School
Using interactive whiteboards can make teaching easier and help improve classroom management in early learning 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…
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