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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.

Academic Esports

The 4Cs: How esports promotes student development

April 5, 2024 by Chris Aviles, Garden State Esports

Esports and competitive gaming develop students’ sense of community, competition, character, and college and career readiness.

I first started trying to get an esports program at my school in 2011. At the time, there was a lot of resistance around the misconception that violent…

Student Well-Being

How bullying contributes to K-12 student absenteeism

April 4, 2024 by Dr. Joy Smithson

Bullying's negative outcomes are documented for K-12 student absenteeism and academic achievement, as measured by GPA and assessments.

The National Center for Education Statistics released its findings from the school survey on crime and safety: 2021-2022 and reported that bullying occurs at least once a week…

Teacher Professional Development

Friday 5: Teacher professional development

March 29, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Finding time for teacher professional development can be challenging, especially when district cannot offer PD during the school day.

Teacher professional development is undergoing a facelift of sorts, moving from static and uninteresting lectures to dynamic video coaching, mentorship programs, and approaches that engage teachers.

School Management

5 ways to create an inviting, engaging multipurpose learning space

February 28, 2024 by Courtney Billig and Lisa Moretti

A flexible learning space is essential in meeting students' varied needs and supporting excellent instruction

We always knew that it would be great to have a dedicated space for students who needed pull-out testing, different accommodations, and/or more individualized instruction.

District Management

How to ensure edtech ROI? Ask these 4 questions

February 7, 2024 by Nancy Rose

School leaders can take an inquiry approach as they explore how to increase the edtech ROI of edtech tools across their schools.

Working with curriculum and system leaders and educators across the state of New Hampshire, I frequently hear some common refrains about education technology tools for the classroom.

The State of Ransomware in Education 2023

February 1, 2024January 31, 2024 by Jeff Festa

Read the report to discover the impact of ransomware on both K-12 education and higher education providers over the last ... Read more

District Management

Can 4 equal 5? The impact of 4-day school weeks

December 21, 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.

Newsline

Ello, World’s Most Advanced AI Reading Coach Recognized by Common Sense Media as Top AI Tool

November 27, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

SAN FRANCISCO (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ello, developer of the world’s most advanced AI reading coach, announced today that Common Sense ... Read more

Newsline

1EdTech and Common Good Learning Tools Launch Major Upgrade to Database of State Learning Standards

November 9, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

LAKE MARY, Fla. – 1EdTech® Consortium and Common Good Learning Tools announce a partnership to launch CASE® Network 2. CASE ... Read more

Newsline

Poptential™ High School Economics Curriculum by Certell Offers Free Stock Market Investment Lessons

October 20, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — October historically has been a month of notable volatility in the stock market, with historic crashes like ... Read more

Literacy

4 big benefits of professional development for adolescent reading instruction

August 21, 2023 by Katie Leonard, Acting Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, Hartford Public Schools

With the help of a professional development platform, teachers understand the need for structured literacy for adolescent reading instruction.

The mission of our English Language Arts Department is for staff, families, and community members to work in partnership to ensure that all students have adequate and equitable…

K-12 Cybersecurity

Education suffers the highest rate of ransomware attacks

December 11, 2023August 15, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Strengthening defensive measures and optimizing attack preparation, along with good security hygiene, can help education organizations avoid ransomware attacks

Education reported the highest rate of ransomware attacks in 2022, and over the past year, 79 percent of higher-ed organizations surveyed reported being hit by ransomware, while 80…

Ancillary

Create a Common Language

August 2, 2023August 1, 2023 by ESchool News

Debunking common myths about AI in education

December 12, 2023July 21, 2023 by Emily Torvik, English Educator, BlueSky Online Charter School

Generative AI has potential in education, but it also has some educators wary--here's the truth about some of the most common AI myths.

Artificial intelligence is not a completely new concept in education; it has been used for years. Consider spelling and grammar checks that are built into word processors and…

Personalized Learning

4 pieces of advice for aspiring tutors

July 18, 2023 by Kristie Streepy, Tutor, BookNook

A service member recounts how she moved from air traffic control to tutoring and offers advice for those hoping to tutor online.

What do directing planes to land successfully on the runway and directing students to read successfully in the classroom have in common? A lot, as I found out…

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

ISTELive, Abbott Elementary, and a push for Black educator representation

June 27, 2023 by Laura Ascione

During ISTELive 23, panelists discussed the need for students to see themselves in their teachers--and the need for Black educators.

Representation matters, and when students have educators who look like them, it does wonders for their learning experience. At ISTELive 23’s opening mainstage event, featured speakers sat down…

K-12 Cybersecurity

Defending against the most common cyberattacks

June 21, 2023 by Robert Johnston, Co-Founder and CEO, Adlumin

In meeting the demand for remote access and online learning, schools have—unavoidably—increased their vulnerability to cyberattacks.

K-12 schools are facing an increased risk of cyberattacks due to a combination of competing factors. School districts have sprawling networks where availability often takes precedence over security,…

Innovation Insights

How asynchronous tech can bridge the digital divide

June 27, 2023June 20, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

When pondering the future of education, it’s understandable that most of us will slip into Utopian scenarios. Think Garrison Keiler’s ... Read more

6 tips to help educators support young readers

The 4Cs: How esports promotes student development

How bullying contributes to K-12 student absenteeism

Friday 5: Teacher professional development

5 ways to create an inviting, engaging multipurpose learning space

How to ensure edtech ROI? Ask these 4 questions

Can 4 equal 5? The impact of 4-day school weeks

Ello, World’s Most Advanced AI Reading Coach Recognized by Common Sense Media as Top AI Tool

1EdTech and Common Good Learning Tools Launch Major Upgrade to Database of State Learning Standards

Poptential™ High School Economics Curriculum by Certell Offers Free Stock Market Investment Lessons

4 big benefits of professional development for adolescent reading instruction

Education suffers the highest rate of ransomware attacks

Create a Common Language

Debunking common myths about AI in education

4 pieces of advice for aspiring tutors

ISTELive, Abbott Elementary, and a push for Black educator representation

Defending against the most common cyberattacks

How asynchronous tech can bridge the digital divide

AI-Enabled Personal Professional Learning MicroGrant Winners Announced

Educators Honored with YouScience® Innovative Educator Award

CIESC Member Schools Gain Access to Metrasens Ultra Weapons Detection Systems Through New Partnership

SchoolStatus Launches SchoolStatus Boost, an Innovative Educator Development Solution for Enhanced Teacher Growth and Development

Frontline Education Releases Inaugural K-12 Lens Survey Report To Guide K-12 Decision-Making

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