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89% of Parents Want Schools to Lead on Phone-Free Policies

June 12, 2025 by Kevin Hogan
To promote adaptive repetitive thinking, educators can address unpleasant emotions that students may experience with content on digital media
Yondr, the pioneer of phone-free spaces, today released a groundbreaking new report capturing the sentiment of over 1,000 parents nationwide ... Read more
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Parental Controls for Online Safety are Underutilized, New Study Finds

June 4, 2025 by Kevin Hogan
The Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI) last week released a landmark study examining how parents and children perceive and manage online safety. Despite the ... Read more
College and Career Readiness

With VR goggles, students in detention centers gain career training

May 6, 2025 by Laura Ascione
When students have access to career training modules through VR goggles, they can focus on building successful career paths in school.
Education is a cornerstone for personal growth and economic success, but for students in juvenile detention facilities, it serves a deeper purpose, equipping students with the skills they’ll…
AI in Education

What I learned building an AI tool for my own kids (and millions more worldwide)

April 25, 2025 by Ivan Crewkov, Buddy.ai
It may require a heavy lift up front, but if an AI product can truly make a difference for kids, every challenge is worth it.
A recent survey found that 88 percent of U.S. parents believe AI is essential to their children’s education, but most aren’t even sure whether the technology is being…
Students with Special Needs

As World Autism Day nears, here’s how to support neurodiverse students

March 27, 2025 by ESchool News Staff
Embracing neurodiverse abilities and supporting students with autism in the classroom fosters a culture of empathy, respect, and acceptance.
The number of children diagnosed with developmental disabilities is on the rise, specifically attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
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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
School Management

Being a principal just got harder–here’s why

March 10, 2025 by Chris DeRemer, Chalkbeat
A principal should create an environment so safe and accepting that students and staff never feel like they must look over their shoulder.
There is a squeaky old merry-go-round in my neighborhood that my own children play on from time to time. Years of kids riding on it have loosened its…
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Libraries Offer Free Tutoring as Schools Cut Back Services

February 26, 2025 by Kevin Hogan
As schools navigate budget constraints and tutoring programs are reduced, families are seeking reliable academic support for their students. With ... Read more
Student Well-Being

How can educators help students navigate emotion-laden information on digital media?

February 5, 2025 by Zi Jia Ng & Victoria Mack, Education Collaboratory at Yale University
To promote adaptive repetitive thinking, educators can address unpleasant emotions that students may experience with content on digital media
Schools provide a unique platform in supporting children with emotion-laden information on digital media, given the frequent use of digital media in teaching and learning.
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Engaging the reluctant reader: Benefits of gamified learning in literacy education

January 6, 2025 by Content Provided by 3P Learning
Educators see success using digital solutions to meet diverse student needs, and gamified learning can help students master literacy.
On average, about 25 percent of children in the early grades struggle with reading. These students are often reluctant readers because they find the process complicated, and they…
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Boys Town Announces Patent Pending on AI Enhanced Training System & Assistive Mixed Reality Technology

November 26, 2024 by ESchool News Staff
Boys Town Nebraska (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Boys Town today announced the filing of patents for two groundbreaking AI-integrated innovations in ... Read more
District Management

5 ways school districts can create successful community partnerships

November 21, 2024 by Gary Hensley, Follett Software & Tahira Stalberte, APR, Union County Public Schools
Community partnerships help schools bridge the gap between education and the workforce, while preparing students for future careers.
In many ways, schools are central to an entire community. They unite students, families, educators, and local organizations, fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration.
Literacy

Understanding dyslexia: Why early diagnosis and intervention matter 

November 20, 2024 by Robin Zikmund, IMSE Foundation
Teaching students with dyslexia requires more than curriculum--it takes early screenings and access to science-backed reading instruction.
For years, parents and educators around the country have been warning that prevalent approaches to literacy are not working, and state legislatures are responding.
Student Well-Being

How pet therapy boosts our students’ well-being

November 1, 2024November 1, 2024 by Dr. Yuvraj Verma, Tiffany Wilson-Pugh, Farrah Cureton, & Rachel Campbell, Bessemer City Middle School
Pet therapy offers educators a way to reach different students and different populations at one time, imparting key SEL benefits.
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.
AI in Education

Most parents know AI will be crucial to their children’s future

October 15, 2024 by ESchool News
A new survey from Samsung Solve for Tomorrow reveals an urgent need to address the looming AI knowledge gap in schools and for students.
Parents of Gen Alpha and Gen Z students are optimistic about the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance various aspects of education, according to a new Morning Consult survey…

Lingokids Launches New Animated Learning Series “Baby Bot’s Backyard Tales”

October 7, 2024 by ESchool News Staff
LOS ANGELES (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lingokids, the top early learning app for children, today announced the launch of its new ... Read more
District Management

Why do parents oppose cell phone bans? They want to reach their kids if ‘the worst happens’

October 1, 2024 by Wellington Soares, Chalkbeat
As more districts put cell phone bans in place due to concerns about distractions and children’s mental health, not all parents are on board.
Jenn Silverstein’s two children have lived through an active shooter situation at their school. Both attended East High School in Denver last year, when a student shot two administrators at…
District Management

Shaping the future of K-12 student transportation

October 1, 2024 by Ted Thien, Tyler Technologies
Revolutionizing K-12 student transportation is about envisioning an ecosystem that enhances every aspect of service.
Since 1869, when Massachusetts pioneered the integration of transportation into public education, school transportation has evolved to continuously enhance the practicality and safety of how children are transported…
District Management

How do you boost school attendance? In RI, with public rankings and Oprah-style giveaways

September 23, 2024 by Kalyn Belsha, Chalkbeat
One of the most difficult things about the absenteeism crisis and chronic absenteeism is the number of factors driving it.
When crossing a busy street kept a child from catching the bus, George J. West Elementary School Principal Lisa Vargas-Sinapi had a practical solution: Let’s move the bus…
AI in Education

Parents are cautiously optimistic about AI in schools

September 10, 2024 by ESchool News Staff
Open discussions can helps parents embrace innovation while guiding children to use technology like AI in schools safely and responsibly.
While parents do have concerns about their children's exposure to AI in the classroom, some would still support their children using AI for schoolwork.
Students with Special Needs

Revolutionizing education through school-based healthcare

September 2, 2024 by Evelyn Green, M.S.Ed., ADDA and CHADD
The collaborative nature of SBHCs allows clinicians to dive into each student's specific needs, creating a personalized curriculum.
For parents and teachers, addressing the challenges of ADHD in students requires a multi-faceted approach that combines thorough and adequate testing, open communication, and proactivity.
Newsline

Literacy First Expands its Early Childhood Literacy Program to Chattanooga, TN After Successful Pilot Program

August 29, 2024 by ESchool News Staff
Austin, TX —  Literacy First, a program from The University of Texas at Austin’s Charles A. Dana Center dedicated to ... Read more
Student Well-Being

10 tips to protect youth well-being online

August 28, 2024 by Laura Ascione
Federal recommendations underscore the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to address the ongoing youth well-being and mental health crisis.
A report from the Biden-Harris Administration’s Kids Online Health and Safety Task Force offers recommendations and best practices for safer social media and online platform use for youth.
Newsline

Edtech Startup Ello Gives Back to Local DC Hospitals Including MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and Children’s National Hospital

August 27, 2024 by ESchool News Staff
WASHINGTON (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ello, developer of the world’s most advanced AI reading app, will be donating iPads, hundreds of ... Read more
District Management

Thinking outside the classroom: Creative strategies to combat the teacher shortage

July 19, 2024 by Michele J. Stephens, Rockdale County Public Schools
By implementing innovative strategies to address the teacher shortage, districts can create an appealing career path for educators.
Schools can no longer rely on the same recruitment and retention strategies that have been in place for decades. This crisis has permanently shifted the educational landscape, and…
Students with Special Needs

Here’s how schools can better support neurodiverse students

June 18, 2024 by Hunter Wesolowski, ProCare Therapy
During Autism Pride Day, school therapy experts debunk common misconceptions about neurodiverse students in the classroom.
The number of children diagnosed with developmental disabilities is on the rise, specifically attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Student Digital Wellbeing: State of the Nation Report 2024

August 6, 2024June 14, 2024 by Jeff Festa
Download the report, “Student Digital Wellbeing: State of the Nation Report 2024” to learn more about student safety and wellbeing ... Read more
AI in Education

Why AI in the classroom needs its own ‘doll test’ 70 years post-Brown

June 13, 2024 by Priten Shah, Contributing Writer
AI chatbots could become the new face of discrimination in education--they have the potential to exacerbate existing bias.
As we mark the 70th anniversary of the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision, it's worth reflecting on a simple experiment's role in dismantling the doctrine of…
Education Policy & Funding

3 strategies to maximize ESSER funds

June 10, 2024 by Dr. Louis Algaze, FlexPoint Education Cloud
Allocating ESSER funds for edtech and digital learning solutions helps school leaders prioritize the success of their students.
As the deadline for obligating Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds approaches on Sept. 30, school districts nationwide face the challenge of optimizing these resources to…
Student Data Security

Top priorities for student image privacy

June 10, 2024 by Colin Anson, pixevety
The nation’s inaction on student image privacy policy in school districts puts students in danger and at risk.
Each year, US schools capture, and publish online, millions of images of students, many of which contain personally identifying information.
Newsline

Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) Names New Executive Director

June 7, 2024 by ESchool News Staff
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) announces it has appointed Ulysses “Uly” Navarrete as its ... Read more
Student Well-Being

It takes a village to protect students’ well-being in the digital age

June 7, 2024 by Kyle Berger, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
Protecting and educating our children and upholding students' well-being is not just a school problem--it’s a societal problem.
There’s a new pillar of knowledge school districts need to impart upon their students, and it’s how to navigate today’s connected, digitally enabled world.
Trauma-Informed Teaching

Trauma-informed teaching strategies can benefit all students

May 28, 2024 by Melissa Ragan, Navigate360
Using trauma-informed teaching strategies can make classrooms welcoming spaces for all students--not only those who have experienced trauma.
Although our communities strive to maintain safety, nearly half of all American children have experienced some form of trauma. Some of these include bullying, witnessing violence, experiencing physical,…

CASEL Honors the 70th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education

May 21, 2024 by ESchool News Staff
CHICAGO – On May 17,1954, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously that segregation in public schools was inherently unequal and ... Read more
Newsline

Hatch Early Learning Unveils IgnitePanel

May 16, 2024 by ESchool News Staff
Winston-Salem, NC — Hatch Early Learning, the leading provider of comprehensive early childhood education solutions, introduces a newly enhanced IgnitePanel, ... Read more
Classroom Learning

7 principles of outdoor learning for early childhood

May 7, 2024 by Jennifer Fernández, School Specialty
Outdoor learning offers engaging learning opportunities that boost students’ social and emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
Spending time outdoors and engaging in active play has all kinds of benefits for young children. It encourages development of gross motor skills, helps improve coordination and balance,…
Literacy

6 tips to help educators support young readers

April 9, 2024 by Tiffany Peltier, Ph.D., NWEA
Instead of focusing on memorization, provide strong foundational skills that young readers can use to understand how to sound out words.
In school, many kindergarten and first-grade students are asked to memorize lists of common words, which are sometimes called “sight words.” This practice skips important steps.
School Management

Apps are helping teachers communicate with families that don’t speak English

April 1, 2024 by Yesenia Robles, Chalkbeat
For many teachers, apps have become crucial as educators work to communicate with the rising number of families that don’t speak English.
Emma Gonzalez Gutierrez has struggled to communicate with the teachers of her five children for years. She’s tried to stay engaged. She’s attended meetings, gravitated toward Spanish-speaking staff,…
Literacy

Want a stronger workforce? Make reading initiatives multigenerational

March 29, 2024 by Stephen Pruitt, Southern Regional Education Board & Felicia Cumings Smith, National Center for Families Learning
Learning to read is a lifelong process--reading initiatives should aim to improve reading standards and outcomes at all stages of life.
Since 2013, according to an analysis, policymakers in 37 states have passed laws or implemented new policies related to reading instruction and stakeholders from scholars and journalists to…
ELL

This ESL teacher ensures students learn the language–and feel the love

March 28, 2024 by Tonyaa Weathersbee, Chalkbeat
Teaching ESL students means more than helping them learn English and find their way--it means helping newcomer students fit in socially
Missy Testerman has been teaching at Rogersville City School for 32 years. But for the past few years, she’s been teaching more children who weren’t born in the…
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