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Teaching Trends

Back-to-school success for all: Building vital classroom skills

September 24, 2025 by Linda Rini, OTD, MS, OTR/L, CLC, Touro University School of Health Sciences Occupational Therapy Program
With occupational therapists integrated into daily classroom activities, student challenges can be addressed early.
As students and teachers prepare for a new school year, it’s important to remember that success in the classroom isn’t just about academics; it’s about supporting the whole child.
Curriculum & Assessment

The advantages of supplementing curriculum

September 23, 2025September 19, 2025 by Dr. Yuvraj Verma, Bessemer City Middle School and William Howard Taft University
The most successful classrooms are not those that follow a book, but those where teachers supplement curriculum to benefit all learners.
Classroom teachers are handed a curriculum they must use when teaching. That specific curriculum is designed to bring uniformity, equity, and accountability into classrooms.
Special Needs

Supporting neurodiverse learners requires more than accommodation: It demands systemic change

September 12, 2025 by Dr. Melanie Johnson, Collaborative for Children
Neurotypical students who learn alongside neurodiverse students and peers develop critical social-emotional skills.
Approximately 1 in 5 children in the United States are estimated to be neurodivergent, representing a spectrum of learning and thinking differences such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and…
Classroom Management

New research highlights the importance and challenges of K-12 student engagement

September 11, 2025 by ESchool Media Contributors
Student engagement plays a vital role in learning, but educators continue to face uncertainty about what engagement looks like.
While there is wide agreement that student engagement plays a vital role in learning, educators continue to face uncertainty about what engagement looks like, how best to measure…
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…

Better Behavior, Thriving Students

September 18, 2025September 5, 2025 by Jeff Festa
  To promote classroom behavior that supports student learning, educators need proactive, practical strategies. The Second Step® behavior mitigation guide ... Read more
College and Career Readiness

Choice-ready: Exploring a new standard for preparing students for the future of work

September 5, 2025 by Dr. John Stover, Rockingham County Schools
Choice-ready students can move fluidly from one path to another as their interests--and the world--evolve for the future of work.
As AI, automation, and global connectivity continue to reshape every industry, today’s students are stepping into a world where lifelong careers in a single field are increasingly rare.
Teaching Trends

4 tips to create an engaging digital syllabus

September 4, 2025 by Joep Leussink, AddEvent
A digital syllabus can evolve into a classroom tool that simplifies classroom management and drives more engagement year-round.
Back-to-school season arrives every year with a mixed bag of emotions for most educators, including anticipation and excitement, but also anxiety.
AI in Education

5 ways to infuse AI into your classroom this school year

September 1, 2025 by Timothy Montalvo, Iona University
AI won’t replace teachers--but thoughtful AI use can lead to deeper student engagement and increased classroom efficiency.
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape the educational landscape, teachers have a unique opportunity to model how to use it responsibly, creatively, and strategically.
Teacher Professional Development

Tips, tools, and truths: Making PD meaningful in today’s classrooms

August 29, 2025 by Bucky Ware, School District of Newberry County
Choosing PD that aligns with educator goals, as well as exploring tech tools that extend professional learning, are key aspects of effective PD
As a classroom teacher and district leader with over 26 years of experience, I’ve attended countless professional development (PD) sessions. Some were transformative, others forgettable.
Classroom Management

3 steps to build belonging in the classroom

August 27, 2025 by Brandy Arnold, Wayfinder 
Establishing classroom norms with students isn’t just about managing behavior; it’s about creating a culture of trust and support.
The first few weeks of school are more than a fresh start--they’re a powerful opportunity to lay the foundation for the relationships, habits, and learning that will define…
AI in Education

In training educators to use AI, we must not outsource the foundational work of teaching

August 26, 2025 by Timothy Cook, Chalkbeat
The problem is not AI or technology; it’s that educators and systems continue prioritizing finished products over messy learning processes.
I was conferencing with a group of students when I heard the excitement building across my third grade classroom. A boy at the back table had been working…
School Management

From disconnection to partnership: How consistent communication transformed our school culture

August 21, 2025 by Farnaz Heydari, Grant Elementary School
Consistent communication from schools to communities leads to proactive family involvement, student ownership, and a sense of belonging.
When I became principal of Grant Elementary a decade ago, I stepped into a school community that needed to come together. Family involvement was low, staff morale was…
Game-Based Learning

4 ways to transform your classroom through playful gamification 

August 19, 2025 by Cory Kavanagh, Van Andel Institute for Education
Bringing gamification into the classroom helps engage students.
Every educator hopes to instill a lifelong love of learning within their students. We strive to make each lesson engaging, while igniting a sense of curiosity, wonder, and…
AI in Education

Most students, educators use AI–but opinions differ on ethical use

August 19, 2025 by ESchool News Staff
A survey reveals an uptick in adoption, attitudes, and access to AI solutions to support the learning journey.
As generative AI continues to gain momentum in education each year, both its adoption and the attitudes toward its use have steadily grown more positive, according to a…
Teaching Trends

The power of instructional intent statements in assignment design

August 18, 2025 by Steven M. Baule, Ed.D., Ph.D.
Weaving instructional intent statements into assignment design represents a shift toward more transparent, student-centered pedagogy
In education--and particularly with my graduate students in higher education--students occasionally focus on the individual points of an assignment rubric instead of stepping back and looking holistically at…
Literacy

Nine in 10 educators back evidence-based reading, but training and implementation lag

August 12, 2025 by ESchool News Staff
A new whitepaper around the science of reading IDs gaps in preparation, uneven curriculum adoption, and high demand for professional learning
While most New York educators enthusiastically support the science of reading, few report using it as their primary approach to literacy instruction, according to a new statewide survey conducted by…

This Fall Bring Gaming To the Classroom with Gaming Concepts

September 17, 2025August 8, 2025 by Jeff Festa
Gaming Concepts is a turn-key, standards-aligned curriculum that uses gaming to teach academic, social, and career skills. Whether you’re in ... Read more
College and Career Readiness

How to strengthen student workforce readiness with classroom and career connections

August 4, 2025 by Catherine Dunlop, Discovery Education
Educators and leaders must ensure the current education system meets students’ needs and blends academic learning with CTE.
Today’s workforce requires adaptable, skilled individuals with the confidence to creatively apply background knowledge to complex, real-world opportunities.
District Management

The move from principal to district leader was fraught–here’s what I missed the most

November 7, 2025July 30, 2025 by Meagan Booth, Chalkbeat
How can educators stay connected to how the work is actually experienced and carried out in schools if they move to a district role?
I knew taking a central office role meant trading the school building for a district badge. I knew the days would be filled with policy, meetings, and personnel…
Newsline

MIND Education Announces InsightMath, First Comprehensive Math Curriculum Built on How the Brain Learns

July 28, 2025 by ESchool News Staff
IRVINE, Calif. /PRNewswire/ —  MIND Education today announced the launch of  InsightMath, the only K-6 core math curriculum redefining math instruction with ... Read more
Literacy

How we’re rebuilding literacy–and confidence–in our high school

July 28, 2025July 28, 2025 by Cindy Walker, Birmingham Community Charter High School
What began as a literacy strategy to help students access grade-level texts turned into a catalyst for broader reading transformation.
By the time students reach high school, reading struggles are harder to hide--and harder to address. Unlike early grades where texts are simpler and foundational skills are the…
AI in Education

From pen to prompt: Navigating AI in the classroom

July 28, 2025 by Kris Astle, SMART Technologies
Students can (and should) still show their work in the age of AI--but it might look a little different in today's classroom.
Education helps develop our cognitive muscles. Letting AI do it for us is not the answer, but could AI be a thought partner to help build this skill?…
AI in Education

5 AI tools that offer more than hype

July 23, 2025July 23, 2025 by Laura Ascione
High-impact AI tools in education typically provide real-time feedback on student work and adapt instruction based on performance.
The term "AI-powered" is today's most popular buzzword--particularly in education. A growing number of edtech tools now claim to leverage AI, promising smarter, faster, and more personalized learning…
AI in Education

Educators: Lack of infrastructure and vision limit AI’s potential

July 23, 2025 by Laura Ascione
AI, educator burnout, and the future of education are all top focus areas for educators in a recent PowerSchool survey.
AI tools to support and personalize student learning will have the most significant impact on students in the next few years, according to PowerSchool's 2025 National Educator Survey.
Digital Learning Tools

Digital learning is different

July 17, 2025 by Rick Cave, West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District
When students can master learning with digital learning tools and resources, they'll be prepared to navigate an increasingly digital world.
In the animated film Up, the character Dug is a talking dog with an interesting mannerism. Each time he sees a movement off to the side, he stops…
Digital Learning Tools

5 digital resources to engage students in meaningful learning

July 8, 2025 by Laura Ascione
Digital resources allow educators to establish meaningful learning and connect with students in a way that’s personalized and relevant.
Digital resources--interactive platforms, games, simulations, and multimedia--allow educators to bring subjects alive in ways that foster curiosity, creativity, and a deep understanding of content.
Digital Learning Tools

10 (and counting…) Google goodies for your classroom

July 7, 2025July 4, 2025 by Laura Ascione
Teachers of all subjects and grade levels can leverage these ideas and resources for using Google tools in the classroom.
During an ISTELive 25 session, Dr. Wanda Terral, chief of technology for Tennessee’s Lakeland School System, took attendees through a growing list of Google tools, along with some…
AI in Education

China’s kindergarten coders: The AI arms race begins at age 4

July 4, 2025 by Mitzi Perdue, Institute of World Politics & American Society for AI
If AI is the new literacy and the foundation of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the future may be written by those who learned it first.
In a brightly lit preschool classroom in Shenzhen, 4-year-olds are gathered around an AI-enabled robot named Toubao. With practiced ease, they issue voice commands, identify image patterns, and…
Live @ ISTE 2025

Showfloor News: BenQ showcases next-gen Google-integrated education solutions

July 1, 2025July 1, 2025 by Laura Ascione
BenQ, a global leader in interactive display and education technology, is displaying its newest generation of classroom solutions at ISTELive, ... Read more
Live @ ISTE 2025

Showfloor News: VEX Robotics launches AI-powered classroom robotics system

July 1, 2025 by Laura Ascione
VEX Robotics launched VEX AIR, an AI-powered robotics system for classrooms, and VEX AIM, an upcoming platform designed to make machine learning approachable and fun for students of ... Read more
Live @ ISTE 2025

Showfloor News: Epson showcases the power of laser displays and collaborative classroom tools

July 1, 2025July 1, 2025 by Laura Ascione
With classrooms evolving and student engagement more important than ever, educators are looking for innovative solutions to enhance learning, boost ... Read more
Live @ ISTE 2025

Showfloor News: SMART Technologies debuts premium interactive display  

June 30, 2025 by Laura Ascione
SMART Technologies is raising the bar on what affordable classroom technology can deliver—the all-new SMART Board GX Plus redefines entry-level interactivity ... Read more
Game-Based Learning

5 reasons why game design is the best way to teach STEAM skills

August 28, 2025June 27, 2025 by Mike Kawas, GameU
Through game design, students gain hands-on experience that traditional classrooms often lack--and they build strong STEAM skills.
Industries are evolving quickly, and they need workers with strong STEAM skills. But most traditional classrooms aren’t set up to keep pace. Students often aren’t getting the real-world,…
Live @ ISTE 2025

Showfloor News: Breaking Down Language Barriers

June 23, 2025June 23, 2025 by Kevin Hogan
Encore Data Products is set to showcase its latest educational technology at the ISTE 2025 conference. One of the most ... Read more
AI in Education

Ensuring academic integrity in the AI age

June 19, 2025 by Max Spero, Pangram Labs
AI detection is a great way to flag assignments, but detection of AI use warrants further investigation before punitive measures on students.
Students' AI usage can range from summarizing content to full-scale writing support, which begs the question: What can educators do if they suspect an assignment is authored by…
Live @ ISTE 2025

ISTELive 25 spotlights bold innovation

December 4, 2025June 18, 2025 by Laura Ascione
ISTELive 25 aims to spark joyful learning and immerse attendees in the latest edtech-centric teaching and learning strategies.
ISTELive 25 and the ASCD Annual Conference 25 will be held together in San Antonio this year, giving attendees twice the opportunity to connect with likeminded educators, explore…
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.
Literacy

From school year to summer: Why reliable edtech matters to boost literacy

June 11, 2025June 11, 2025 by Judy Boone, Irving Independent School District
Literacy is not confined to English Language Arts--in fact, every teacher is a reading teacher, and reliable edtech is key.
There’s something to be said for legacy platforms that not only stand the test of time but continue to evolve in ways that meet the shifting needs of…
Teaching Trends

4 ways to help students disagree without being disagreeable

June 11, 2025 by Ben Talsma, Van Andel Institute for Education
Students must learn to handle disagreements with curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking--teachers can help them learn to disagree.
As an educator, I believe that for students to truly develop a healthy and flexible learning mindset, they must first learn how to disagree without being disagreeable.
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