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Do screens help or hurt K-8 learning? Lessons from the UK’s OPAL program

November 5, 2025October 22, 2025 by Nesren El-Baz, ESL Educator

In education, we don’t have to choose between tech and tradition--the real challenge is finding balance in learning.

When our leadership team at Firthmoor Primary met with an OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) representative, one message came through clearly: “Play isn’t a break from learning, it…

Digital Learning Tools

Why interactive solutions are a smarter investment for schools

September 24, 2025September 24, 2025 by Content Provided by Promethean

For tech leaders tasked with balancing innovation, security, and scalability in schools, interactive solutions let them rethink the ordinary.

School IT leaders face a constant balancing act to deploy technology that enhances learning while keeping systems secure, manageable, and cost-effective.

AI in Education

5 keys to AI success: A roadmap for K–12 administrators

September 9, 2025 by Ben Talsma, Van Andel Institute for Education

AI and its growing presence can make teachers nervous, but it doesn’t change the fundamental mission of education.

Like many educators, I have strong feelings about the abundance of artificial intelligence now used in schools. Some teachers choose to take a Gandalf approach to AI and…

Live @ ISTE 2025

5 engaging ISTELive 25 sessions

July 1, 2025July 1, 2025 by Laura Ascione

In-depth ISTELive 25 conference sessions help educators strengthen their practice and find new resources to improve teaching and learning.

Now that you've had time to dig into all that ISTELive 25 and ASCD have to offer, you can narrow down which sessions will give you the most…

Newsline

Almost 2,000 Schools and Districts Choose Lexia® English Language Development™ to Support Emergent Bilingual Students’ English Language Acquisition

April 1, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

BOSTON (March 31, 2025) – In recent months, almost 2,000 schools and districts have purchased or renewed licenses for Lexia ... Read more

College and Career Readiness

8 questions every student should ask before choosing a college

March 20, 2025 by Michael N. Yates, CSAEd, CSAEd-HRL, CSAEd-SC, Canisius University

College choice is about more than just academics--it’s about finding a place where students can grow, succeed, and feel at home.

With College Decision Day approaching, students are bombarded with information--rankings, brochures, campus tours, and advice from every direction.

College and Career Readiness

Online learning in high school helps students explore career pathways

March 5, 2025 by Carol DeFuria, VHS Learning

Online learning offers career-related courses in high school and helps students narrow their career pathways and choices.

Helping students choose a career pathway that’s personally rewarding for them is one of the most important functions of a secondary education. High schools can fulfill this goal…

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.

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

Classroom Management

5 ways your classroom environment boosts student engagement

November 14, 2024 by Kelsey Tygrett, Greenbrier County Schools

With some creativity and DIY power, teachers can create their dream classrooms that boost student engagement and learning.

Teachers have their own preferences and approach when it comes to classroom decor. But every teacher is designing their classroom with the same goal in mind: to create…

Dallas Independent School District Approves CoderZ and RoboXFor Pre-engineering and Robotics Certification Programs

November 8, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

DERRY, N.H. – Intelitek and CoderZ, an Intelitek company, announced today that the Dallas Independent School District has approved the CoderZ coding platform and the RoboX 3D simulation platform for the district’s ... Read more

Innovation Insights

CompTIA Spark introduces free high-quality technology curriculum for middle grade classrooms

October 11, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

Responding to a critical gap in technology education, CompTIA Spark has launched free technology curriculum specifically for middle grade classrooms, grades 5-8. ... Read more

Newsline

Growing Number of K-12 Districts Add ParentSquare to Strengthen Family Engagement Efforts

July 15, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

SANTA BARBARA, CALIF. — As educators wrap up the 2023-24 academic year, school-home engagement remains a top priority. To unify ... Read more

Live @ ISTE 2024

ISTELive news: Capstone’s PebbleGo gets an active learning upgrade

June 25, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Capstone debuted its newly expanded PebbleGo suite, featuring tools for active learning, content curation features, and other enhancements designed specifically ... Read more

Top Approaches to Skill Building for Future-Ready Students

July 24, 2024April 30, 2024 by Jeff Festa

Integrating STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) subjects into curricula—from K-12 to higher ed levels—is essential in meeting the modern ... Read more

Upgrade and save with the best flexible tech solution – ActivPanel LX

July 31, 2024March 7, 2024 by Jeff Festa

ActivPanel LX is a flexible, affordable, and dependable interactive display that’s designed to work with the technology, software, and apps ... Read more

The MTSS Buyer’s Guide: Selecting the Right MTSS Platform for Your District

April 3, 2024February 8, 2024 by Jeff Festa

This free, comprehensive guide includes editable templates, expert tips, and resources to walk you through the entire selection process. Get ... Read more

Newsline

New Program Gives High School Students Training and Job Placement in an Allied Healthcare Career

October 23, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

LIVONIA, Mich. – After a comprehensive and successful two-year pilot with more than 900 students, MedCerts has launched a training program ... Read more

Newsline

BIOZONE’s High School Biology for Texas achieves Top Marks

September 19, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

COLORADO, Parker – BIOZONE has just officially received the awesome news that their inaugural High School Biology for Texas has ... Read more

SEL Trends

Advocating for student mental health starts here

June 20, 2023 by Alma Lopez, Lead School Counselor, Livingston Middle School & ASCA 2022 School Counselor of the Year

With increased awareness of student mental health needs, many districts are examining how to elevate the impact of school counselors

For the last 17 years, I have devoted my career to advocating for comprehensive school counseling programs. This is my passion and the focus of my efforts every…

Digital Learning Tools

5 ISTELive 23 sessions you won’t want to miss

January 4, 2024June 9, 2023 by Laura Ascione

ISTELive 23 offers sessions on digital learning, teacher PD, virtual reality, computer science, and more--check out the conference!

ISTELive 23 lands in Philadelphia on June 25, and the annual conference promises to be packed with content for administrators, curriculum directors, classroom teachers, and everyone in between.

Teacher Well-Being

Survey highlights troubling teacher morale issues

May 31, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Teachers would think twice about encouraging their younger selves to pursue education--a startling finding about teacher morale.

Only 46 percent of current public K-12 educators would be “fairly” or “very likely” to advise their younger selves to choose teaching again, according to a new survey…

District Management

Does 4 equal 5? Research on impacts of 4-day school weeks

July 28, 2023January 18, 2023 by Emily Morton, PhD, Research Scientist, NWEA

There are benefits and drawbacks to four-day school weeks--each district’s context and priorities are critical for guiding conversations

Four-day weeks are becoming more common in school districts, particularly in rural areas of the U.S. Many districts are finding students and families like the shorter school weeks.…

Online & Hybrid Learning

5 ways to prep students for online learning success

November 30, 2022 by Brittiany Sanford, Director of Schools, Pearson Virtual Schools and Connections Academy

The transition to online learning can be challenging, but teachers and parents can navigate changes with a few strategic actions.

Students who attend online school today range from homeschoolers, to those seeking an alternative to in-person public schools, to learners who want to mix virtual schooling with in-person…

Building a Successful Certification Program at Your Institution

March 2, 2023October 7, 2022 by Content Provided by Certiport

The benefits of certification aren’t just contained to the classroom--when students graduate, they’ll see the value of their certification in the job market

In a world where competition for jobs, pay increases, and academic success continues to increase, certifications offer hope to candidates and educators. Certification helps to build a skilled…

Choosing Classroom Technology: 7 Key Factors to Consider

February 4, 2025September 28, 2022 by Jeff Festa

The edtech marketplace is quite extensive, and there are now literally hundreds of instructional apps and software programs for educators ... Read more

District Management

Education’s Great Resignation

September 21, 2022 by Britten Follett

For the first time in history, district officials say veteran teachers are considering jobs outside of education in the Great Resignation.

Is it another symptom of The Great Resignation facing many sectors in America? Is this an esoteric threat to public education?

Personalized Learning

COVID crushed engagement–is student-centered learning the solution?

December 7, 2022August 1, 2022 by Laura Ascione

In a new survey of nearly 8,000 educators in the U.S., educators point to student-centered learning as key to boosting student engagement and learning outcomes

In a new survey of thousands of U.S. educators, teachers validate concerns over student engagement due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but believe that technology and student-centered approaches to…

Digital Learning Tools

5 digital tools to enhance your social studies instruction

January 4, 2024July 25, 2022 by Stacey Higgins NBCT, GT Endorsed, Fourth Grade Team Leader, Forest Lake Elementary School

Social studies is critical to students’ lives beyond the classroom--educators should use every possible tool to engage students in this critical discipline

Over the span of my 22-year career as South Carolina public school educator, I’ve taught in self-contained classrooms and I’ve been in departmentalized settings. Although I love teaching…

SEL & Well-Being

3 ways SEL helps students build life readiness

April 14, 2022 by Katie Barr, Director of Education & Innovation, Wayfinder

SEL can be integrated into core classes through intentional community building and purpose learning

Social and emotional learning (SEL) may still be new to some educators, but the skills it teaches are the same we have been trying to help young people…

Newsline

Creatorup Raises Additional Investment To Disrupt The Video Creation Sector

April 3, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

CreatorUp has raised an additional round of financing from Gaingels and JFF (Jobs for the Future) to expand its first-of-its-kind ... Read more

Curriculum

3 financial literacy tips students can use now

March 14, 2022 by Linda Hixson, Technology Teacher, Shenandoah Valley Jr/Sr High School, Shenandoah Valley School District

Financial literacy is important for students as they navigate life after high school and learn how to make successful decisions

While moving into adulthood, teens are faced with a number of paths. Empowering students to select which path works best for them and determine how to best financially…

Newsline

Edsby Introduces New Social Emotional Check-Ins for K–12 School Districts and Regions

August 23, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

ANDOVER, MASS (August 23, 2021) – Edsby®, a multi award-winning, next generation K–12 learning management system (LMS), today introduced a new system ... Read more

21st Century Skills

3 financial literacy tips for students

July 29, 2021 by Linda Hixson, Technology Teacher, Shenandoah Valley Jr/Sr High School, Shenandoah Valley School District

While research shows a positive connection between higher education and economic status, it’s important to recognize that the traditional route to higher education does not work for every…

Digital Literacy

3 ways students can develop solid online research skills

December 7, 2022July 7, 2021 by Lesley Vos, Contributing Writer, eSchool News

Teaching students how to be critical evaluators of information they encounter during online research is an essential life skill

Educators can help students evaluate online information efficiently. Its volume keeps growing, and it's significant for young people to know how to separate the gems from the garbage…

Newsline

CoderZ Named SIIA Education Technology 2021 CODiE Award Finalist for The Best Coding and Computational Thinking Solution

May 7, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

English language literacy and coding literacy share some overlap—and the ability to work with data and computer systems will prove pivotal for success

DERRY, N.H. – May 6, 2021 – Once again, CoderZ has earned prestigious industry recognition, this time as a finalist ... Read more

District Management

How cloud adoption is changing public school education

May 7, 2021 by Brandon Shopp, VP of Product Strategy, SolarWinds

Cloud adoption enables a personalized, collaborative, and immersive learning experience for students

For schools grappling with budget cuts, the cloud offers a cost-effective way to educate students and streamline operations.

STEM & STEAM

How to choose a STEM platform to support hybrid learning

April 28, 2021 by Meredith Nations, Robotics Teacher, Causey Middle School

An educator offers valuable insight on picking a STEM platform and technology provider that can withstand the rigors of today’s unique learning environment

If ever there was a time that underscored the need for strong STEM education, it’s now. Our students—the future scientists, engineers, and world leaders—need skills that only STEM…

College and Career Readiness

Getting students back on track to higher education

December 7, 2022April 19, 2021 by Kevin E. Baird, Chairman, Center for College & Career Readiness

Higher education lost about 400,000 students this fall--who are they, and what can educators, families, and students themselves do to help them towards their goal of college and a career?

COVID-19 has raised a number of major questions for educators, one of which is “Why are college applications decreasing?”

District Management

A guide to choosing the right edtech partner

April 14, 2021April 14, 2021 by John Wheeler, CEO, Vernier Software & Technology

4 questions every district leader should consider when choosing an edtech partner

With so many technologies and providers out there, how can district leaders choose the right edtech partner or partners? Below are four questions to consider during the procurement…

Do screens help or hurt K-8 learning? Lessons from the UK’s OPAL program

Why interactive solutions are a smarter investment for schools

5 keys to AI success: A roadmap for K–12 administrators

5 engaging ISTELive 25 sessions

Almost 2,000 Schools and Districts Choose Lexia® English Language Development™ to Support Emergent Bilingual Students’ English Language Acquisition

8 questions every student should ask before choosing a college

Online learning in high school helps students explore career pathways

How to choose the right digital courses for your students

Dallas Independent School District Approves CoderZ and RoboXFor Pre-engineering and Robotics Certification Programs

CompTIA Spark introduces free high-quality technology curriculum for middle grade classrooms

Growing Number of K-12 Districts Add ParentSquare to Strengthen Family Engagement Efforts

ISTELive news: Capstone’s PebbleGo gets an active learning upgrade

New Program Gives High School Students Training and Job Placement in an Allied Healthcare Career

BIOZONE’s High School Biology for Texas achieves Top Marks

Advocating for student mental health starts here

5 ISTELive 23 sessions you won’t want to miss

Survey highlights troubling teacher morale issues

Does 4 equal 5? Research on impacts of 4-day school weeks

5 ways to prep students for online learning success

Building a Successful Certification Program at Your Institution

Education’s Great Resignation

COVID crushed engagement–is student-centered learning the solution?

5 digital tools to enhance your social studies instruction

Creatorup Raises Additional Investment To Disrupt The Video Creation Sector

3 financial literacy tips students can use now

Edsby Introduces New Social Emotional Check-Ins for K–12 School Districts and Regions

3 financial literacy tips for students

3 ways students can develop solid online research skills

How to choose a STEM platform to support hybrid learning

Getting students back on track to higher education

A guide to choosing the right edtech partner

Why interactive solutions are a smarter investment for schools

Lerner Publishing Group Launches Dr. Gholdy Muhammad’s Genius and Joy Curriculum

School Specialty LLC Announces Acquisition of Nasco Education U.S.

100 Learning Spaces Transformed, $5 Million Invested: School Specialty and College Football Playoff Foundation Celebrate Impact Across Schools Nationwide

ACT and Texas Instruments Collaborate to Enhance Student Success in Mathematics

Big Ideas Start Young: Games for Change Opens 2026 Student Challenge to Game Creators and Innovators Ages 10–25

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