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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

Newsline

Open LMS Partners With Copyleaks, Adding Advanced AI-Driven Plagiarism and AI Content Detection

June 8, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Raleigh, N.C. — Open LMS, a leading global provider of open-source learning management systems (LMSs), today announces its new partnership ... Read more

Curriculum & Assessment

Outsourcing student assessments can revitalize teaching

June 5, 2023 by Thomas Arnett, Senior Research Fellow, Clayton Christensen Institute

Leveraging technology and creating new staffing models could help create new and better systems for student assessments and grading.

As a restaurant manager, how would you feel if you were suddenly tasked with inspecting the food in your own kitchen? Or as a gymnastics coach, how would…

K-12 Security Essentials for Beginners

July 19, 2023May 11, 2023 by Jeff Festa

There are few industries that have felt the transformational touch of technology quite like education. In this e-book, we address ... Read more

Student Well-Being

How did the pandemic impact students’ social capital?

May 5, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Access to opportunity depends on more than just education--social connections play a role, meaning students' social capital can't be overlooked

Students’ access to opportunities in life largely depends on their access to diverse, supportive relationships. Now, updated Christensen Institute research illustrates the impact students’ connections and relationships have…

District Management

How our district improved a 5 percent attendance rate

July 28, 2023May 4, 2023 by Daniella Byrne, Public Information Officer, Eagle Pass Independent School District

Our rural district found its attendance rate so low after the pandemic that funding was at risk. Here’s how we brought students back to class

Here at Eagle Pass Independent School District, we’re right on the border of the United States and Mexico. Approximately 95 percent of our students are Hispanic, and most…

Curriculum & Assessment

4 simple strategies to help students ace standardized tests

April 3, 2023 by Ben Talsma, Learning Solution Specialist, Van Andel Institute for Education

Standardized tests have their place in the world of education, but that doesn’t mean they need to be traumatic for the students taking them

Standardized tests can be hard on students. Many of us still remember the frustration and anxiety we experienced when we were younger and sat down for our first…

Students with Special Needs

7 ways to make homework easier for students with autism

March 28, 2023 by Vladimir Kogan, Founder, Nevada Autism Center

For educators and parents working with students with autism and students with special needs, here are some strategies to implement when assisting them with homework

Homework can be challenging for all children, but for those with autism, it can be challenging. It is common for children with autism to have difficulties with executive…

Teaching Trends

Balancing high expectations with relationship building to boost engagement

February 24, 2023 by Mariana Aguilar, Vice President, Education, GoGuardian

When we approach setting high expectations as a positive and nurturing experience, we can integrate these two strategies to support students more effectively in meeting their goals

Teachers are constantly challenged with improving student engagement, something they know directly impacts student learning outcomes. A USC Rossier School of Education Center EDGE survey this year queried…

Newsline

New Nationwide Data Shows Significant Increase in Alerts on Self-Harm, Harm to Others and the Presence of Weapons on K–12 Campuses

February 23, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

RICHFIELD, OHIO (PRWEB) — Navigate360, the nation’s leader in K–12 student wellness and physical safety solutions, announces significant increases in alerts ... Read more

School Management

Is now a good time for a reset?

January 23, 2023 by Dr. Ben Klompus, Vice President of Impact and Innovation, Professional Education, Relay Graduate School of Education

A reset is different from long-term planning--it's a focused initiative from school leaders with a meaningful impact in a short period of time

At this time of year, I hear a common refrain from school leaders I know: 1) This work is challenging, 2) We have a plan for student success,…

K-12 Cybersecurity

How K-12 IT leaders can protect schools from ransomware

January 26, 2023January 19, 2023 by Sanjay Raja, VP of Product Marketing and Solutions, Gurucul

With limited budgets and outdated security systems, school districts are often unprepared for incoming ransomware attacks

Cyber attacks on public schools are becoming more common and more severe every year. Between 2020 and 2021, more than 56 percent of K-12 education organizations suffered ransomware…

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.…

Newsline

Growing Number of Schools Turn to MiEN Company to Create Spaces that Support Learning and Collaboration

January 5, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Jan. 4, 2023 – Twelve schools and one district-wide project are a few of the most ... Read more

Teacher Well-Being

Prioritizing teacher well-being can help schools retain talent

December 27, 2022 by Sam Bowman, Contributing Writer, eSchool News

As a school administrator, you’re faced with a range of challenges every day. One of the most common at the moment is mitigating the negative impacts of teacher…

Teaching Trends

5 tips to help students master foundational skills

November 25, 2022 by Lisa O'Masta, President, Learning A-Z

After the pandemic, many teachers, schools, and districts want to reassess their foundational skills instruction

English language arts (ELA) standards identify a set of foundational skills students must master in their progression to becoming skilled readers. These skills include alphabet recognition, concepts of…

Students with Special Needs

Don’t wait: The importance of early dyslexia intervention

December 7, 2022September 28, 2022 by Carla Moriel, Subject Matter Expert on Dyslexia, Amplio

Early dyslexia intervention can help connect students with dyslexia with interventions that are specific to their needs.

A learning disorder that can impact a child’s ability to read or interpret words, letters, and other symbols—but that doesn’t affect general intelligence—dyslexia often goes unnoticed until a…

Newsline

With Rising Concerns About Dyslexia in Young Learners, Riverside Insights Introduces First-of-its Kind Playbook to Streamline Evaluations

September 14, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

ITASCA, Ill. – Riverside Insights®, a leading developer of research-based assessments and analytics, today debuted a new Assessment Playbook focused ... Read more

Newsline

Poptential™ Free Economics Curriculum Adds Content to Explain Today’s Inflation, Recession Woes

August 18, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — With inflation reaching a 40-year high and talk of a looming recession, high school students are coming ... Read more

Classroom Innovations

Paraprofessionals: The unsung heroes of the classroom

July 27, 2022 by Kate Eberle Walker

In all contexts, paraprofessionals need to be recognized as an essential part of the classroom or therapy experience

Staffing shortages continue to impact schools across the U.S., and vacancies are an increasingly common occurrence. Parents’ minds often jump first to teacher shortages, with significant numbers of…

Classroom Innovations

5 tech tools I use in my elementary music classroom

July 20, 2022 by Joseph Thomas, K-5 Music Teacher, St. Louis Park Public Schools

Technology enables the creation and use of digital music--how are you exposing students to digital music creation in your music classroom?

Technology has become more prevalent in schools in recent years, with a big uptick due to the pandemic.

Newsline

K-12 Staffing Issues Require Creative Community Solutions

July 1, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Austin, TX – Staffing issues have been common for many public schools across the country for years. Now, more than ... Read more

STEM & STEAM Trends

How our school is reimagining math education

December 7, 2022May 4, 2022 by Valerie Peterson, Teacher, Scott Elementary School

$When it comes to math education, one teacher is helping students use their power as learners to optimize their opportunities in life$

At Scott Elementary School, our approach to education is defined as GAIN (Growth in Academics through Innovation and Neuroeducation), which includes multiple initiatives to ensure each student reaches…

Students with Special Needs

How to create a multi-layered approach to ADHD treatment

December 7, 2022April 29, 2022 by Kelly McGuinness, LCSW, Therapist, DotCom Therapy

Children with ADHD can be successful in the classroom with a few carefully executed strategies in place

According to the CDC, 9.4 percent of children have ADHD. Teachers are often familiar with the associated behaviors of ADHD. Each child’s presentation of ADHD is unique.

Newsline

New ParentSquare Guide Provides Best Practices to Help K-12 Educators Engage With the Hardest-to-Reach Families

February 18, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Santa Barbara, CA — Feb. 18, 2021 — The role of effective communication has never been more critical, but districts ... Read more

Newsline

New AI Coach by Edthena Expands Access to Coaching for All Teachers

February 10, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

SAN FRANCISCO (February 10, 2022) – Edthena is revolutionizing teacher professional learning with the AI Coach™ platform. This first-of-its-kind solution ... Read more

Dynamic and Engaging Literacy Experiences

July 21, 2022January 28, 2022 by Jeff Festa

To become lifelong readers and learners, young students need dynamic and engaging literacy experiences. Learn what such experiences are, how ... Read more

15 TEACHER-TESTED TECHNOLOGY IDEAS TO POWER STUDENTS’ CREATIVE POTENTIAL

March 30, 2022January 28, 2022 by Jeff Festa

FOR INDIVIDUALS, SMALL GROUPS & LARGE GROUPS DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE RESOURCE NOW Use these proven technology-led activities to help children ... Read more

Why Diversity Matters in School Library Collections— And How to Achieve It

June 9, 2022January 27, 2022 by Jeff Festa

How we perceive the world—and, just as importantly, how we see ourselves—is a function of the stories we experience in ... Read more

Benchmarking Toolkit for 2022

March 30, 2022January 26, 2022 by Jeff Festa

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated an extant trend toward digitized communications, and highlighted the weaknesses in many schools’ and districts’ ... Read more

The Payoff of Going Paperless in K-12 Schools

April 22, 2022January 20, 2022 by Jeff Festa

Replacing paper forms and manual processes with secure digital workflows creates better experiences for faculty, staff, and students, while saving ... Read more

Eliminate barriers to reading with government relief funding

June 17, 2022January 19, 2022 by Jeff Festa

New government relief funding for K-12 schools offers a unique chance to eliminate reading barriers and overcome unequal access to ... Read more

How do you secure your smart campus?

June 9, 2022December 3, 2021 by Jeff Festa

As more connectivity and innovation are implemented in schools, you immediately become vulnerable to cyber threats. You need to keep ... Read more

Key considerations for a network edge refresh on campus

June 9, 2022December 3, 2021 by Jeff Festa

Your campus relies on a high-performing, reliable, secure network for wired and wireless connections, especially at the edge. Consider performance, ... Read more

Learning is social. Is your school collaboration ready?

June 9, 2022December 3, 2021 by Jeff Festa

Social learning helps your students learn by watching, listening, and doing whether in class, online or as a hybrid. Deliver ... Read more

COVID-19 Update

How wireless screen sharing helps schools cut cords

November 19, 2021 by Steve Cummins, VP of Marketing, Airtame

Wireless screen sharing meets the need for easy classroom collaboration and simple technology solutions

Technology has become central to day-to-day processes inside schools, whether it’s the classroom, common areas, staff rooms or lunch areas. In fact, 95 percent of teachers report that…

Students with Special Needs

How online education serves special needs students

December 7, 2022November 18, 2021 by Beau Neal, CEO & Founder, SYS Education

The right approach to online learning can allow for even more customization and individualization of curriculum for special needs students

Over the past few years, the pandemic made online education the de-facto schooling format for nearly all Americans. While it proved viable for many, it also exposed some…

How can comprehensive, integrated data improve student outcomes?

February 17, 2022November 5, 2021 by Jeff Festa

All school districts strive to be data-driven: to use data to get early warning of students at risk, to identify ... Read more

Students with Special Needs

5 ways to help special education students manage testing anxiety

December 7, 2022November 3, 2021 by Rachael Storey, Consultant, Riverside Insights & Former Special Education Teacher, Michigan

Assessments can trigger negative thoughts and feelings, especially when students’ disabilities are related to anxiety—here’s how to help these students address testing anxiety in a healthy way

Testing anxiety shows itself in different ways for different students. It can range from refusing to do work, crying, hiding in the bathroom, and verbal aggression to physical…

Defending against the most common cyberattacks

How asynchronous tech can bridge the digital divide

Open LMS Partners With Copyleaks, Adding Advanced AI-Driven Plagiarism and AI Content Detection

Outsourcing student assessments can revitalize teaching

How our district improved a 5 percent attendance rate

4 simple strategies to help students ace standardized tests

Balancing high expectations with relationship building to boost engagement

Is now a good time for a reset?

How K-12 IT leaders can protect schools from ransomware

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

Growing Number of Schools Turn to MiEN Company to Create Spaces that Support Learning and Collaboration

Prioritizing teacher well-being can help schools retain talent

5 tips to help students master foundational skills

Don’t wait: The importance of early dyslexia intervention

With Rising Concerns About Dyslexia in Young Learners, Riverside Insights Introduces First-of-its Kind Playbook to Streamline Evaluations

Poptential™ Free Economics Curriculum Adds Content to Explain Today’s Inflation, Recession Woes

Paraprofessionals: The unsung heroes of the classroom

5 tech tools I use in my elementary music classroom

K-12 Staffing Issues Require Creative Community Solutions

How our school is reimagining math education

How to create a multi-layered approach to ADHD treatment

New ParentSquare Guide Provides Best Practices to Help K-12 Educators Engage With the Hardest-to-Reach Families

New AI Coach by Edthena Expands Access to Coaching for All Teachers

How wireless screen sharing helps schools cut cords

How online education serves special needs students

5 ways to help special education students manage testing anxiety

Why interactive solutions are a smarter investment for schools

Texas Instruments Announces the TI-Rover BT: Bringing Math to Life with a Calculator-Controlled Robotic Vehicle

Vivacity Launches New Learning Hub for All Your District’s Google Training.

Abre Launches “Vera,” Analytics Agent Built to Retire Static K-12 Dashboards

ClassMate by World Book Recognized with Prestigious ISTE Seal

School Specialty Honors Top Educators with 12th Annual Crystal Apple Awards

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