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COVID in Schools

Educators reflect on post-COVID learning

April 9, 2025 by Laura Ascione
COVID left its mark on education--and educators say some impacts were good, others were bad, and still others remain frustrating.
The COVID-19 pandemic left an indelible mark on K-12 education, placing immense pressure on teachers as they adapted, literally overnight, to new methods of instruction.
District Management

6 ways tech simplifies school communication and engagement

April 3, 2025 by Lisa Melashenko & Elena Clemente, Alisal Union School District
Districts often struggle with school communicat, but new platforms help ensure the right messages reach the right groups.
As technology trainers, we support teachers’ and administrators’ technology platform needs, training, and support in our district. We do in-class demos and share as much as we can…
Digital Learning Tools

Post-pandemic, a new era of teaching and learning

March 17, 2025 by Laura Ascione
Schools are embracing innovation and AI for teaching & learning to meet students' needs in equitable and accessible ways after the pandemic.
The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on K-12 education, reshaping how students learn and educators teach. As schools closed their doors, remote learning became the primary mode…
District Management

How schools can effectively manage student activity funds with digital wallets

March 4, 2025 by Jamie Rosenberg, ClassWallet
Digital wallets can save time and reduce the management burden on student organizations' advisors and coaches.
Earlier this year, students on a Florida debate team were devastated to discover that their coach had stolen thousands of dollars from the club’s student activity fund, emptying…
Innovation in Education

Navigating Special Education with Open Communication

February 20, 2025 by Laura Ascione
Expert IEP founder Antoinette Banks outlines how special education has been chronically underfunded for decades—and how the potential dismantling of the Department of Education adds new complications.
District Management

Elevating family leadership to foster student success

February 10, 2025 by Marcela Andrés, designEDengagement, PBC
Collaboration through family leadership turns schools into high-quality learning spaces that offer equitable opportunities to all students.
Meticulously scrubbing floors until they gleam, braving the scorching sun while securing heavy shingles atop a roof, or navigating the relentless chaos of a packed food line--these aren’t…
Digital Learning Tools

Creating podcasts in the classroom

January 27, 2025 by Hugo Johnson, Elementary School Educator
Podcasting in the classroom provides a simple yet powerful medium that can help students in their literacy and communication growth.
Finding innovative ways to engage students while maximizing learning is a goal many educators strive for. In today's digital age, it is necessary for educators to think outside…
District Management

The dos and don’ts of parent-educator communication

January 20, 2025 by Nicole Kluck
Parent-educator communication is a critical cornerstone of effective student support--one that can buoy achievement and belonging.
Strong parent communication ensures that both parties can collaborate as a team throughout the year for the child’s best interest.
Live @ FETC 2025

How AI Has Gone To The Dogs

January 17, 2025 by Kevin Hogan
One highlight from FETC’s Startup Pavilion is Florida-based Scholar Education, which uses AI chatbot dogs to help tutor students and ... Read more
Newsline

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

Data gaps negatively impact academic progress and attendance

November 8, 2024 by ESchool News Staff
Time and fragmented systems are key barriers to using data effectively to boost academic progress and school-home communication.
Half of educators and administrators struggle to access necessary student data, with 86 percent noting that data gaps limit their ability to support academic success and attendance.
Newsline

PRP Group and K20 Connect Partner to Offer Full Suite of Communications Solutions

November 1, 2024 by ESchool News Staff
Los Angeles, CA – PRP Group, a Hawke Media Company, and K20 Connect announced a strategic partnership to provide a ... Read more
AR & VR in the Classroom

Can VR help multilingual students better grasp science concepts?

October 30, 2024 by Sydney Barrilleaux, University of Georgia
Methods of communication beyond speech, writing could be essential for multilingual students--including VR for science learning.
Multilingual students face unique challenges that can hurt their performance in school. New methods of teaching may help close this gap, according to a new study from the University of Georgia.
Newsline

Lingvano Sign Language Learning App Reaches 2.5 Million Learners Milestone

October 8, 2024 by ESchool News Staff
VIENNA, AUSTRIA –  Lingvano, a start-up sign language learning app, is thrilled to announce they have reached 2.5 million learners. ... Read more
Education Technology

How is Technology Beneficial in the Classroom?

September 26, 2024 by ESchool News
How is Technology Beneficial in the Classroom?
Education technology enhances classroom learning by providing interactive tools that engage students. How is technology beneficial in the classroom? It offers diverse resources, enabling personalized learning experiences.
District Management

Schools must do more to help families overcome language barriers

September 25, 2024 by Kristin Quinlan, Certified Languages International
Students and families should have equal access to education in schools--no matter what language they speak or what language barriers exist.
It’s a well-documented fact that children experience better academic achievement and social adjustment when parents are involved in their education, but navigating a school system can be challenging.
District Management

Confronting chronic absenteeism

September 16, 2024September 16, 2024 by Laura Ascione
Chronic absenteeism is a persistent challenges in districts across the nation--and expert stakeholders are working hard to change it.
Across the country, teachers and education leaders continue to fight rising rates of student absences. Curbing chronic absenteeism among students is particularly in the post-pandemic era as educators…
District Management

How top female district leaders get ready for back-to-school

September 16, 2024 by Megan Scavuzzo, Presence
Female school leaders offer insights into the resources, practices, and actions that help them guide their districts.
As educators and administrators prepare to start the new year off strong, top former and current female district leaders share their go-to sources for advice, inspiration, and continued…
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.
District Management

What 1,000 families want your district to know about school-home communication

August 22, 2024 by Russ Davis, SchoolStatus
The data shows just how much families crave a deeper level of transparency and collaboration in school-home communication.
Can you point to that moment where a teacher said or did something that changed the course of your life? I certainly can. In my case, it wasn’t…
STEM & STEAM Trends

3 free STEAM education resources to nurture student curiosity

July 30, 2024 by Lisa Gray, Allegheny Valley School District
Engaging STEAM education resources and content in classroom is the first step to inspiring students to explore those career possibilities in the future.
According to the National Math and Science Initiative, STEM education helps students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, fosters communication, and bolsters teamwork.
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
District Management

Educator-parent communication doesn’t have to be a struggle

July 4, 2024 by Jeremy Karnik, Social Studies Teacher
Focusing on digital literacy and improving overall educator-parent communication can help create change in the classroom.
When I think about the challenges and tribulations facing us as educators today, none are more urgent, in my opinion, than improving the communication links between educators and…
Live @ ISTE 2024

ISTELive news: Canva launches Teacher Certification course

June 26, 2024 by Laura Ascione
In response to global demand from educators, Canva launched its free Teacher Certification course to enhance the skills of its 30 million ... Read more
Live @ ISTE 2024

Breaking Product News—New and Improved Bloomz

June 21, 2024 by Kevin Hogan
Bloomz is launching Version 3.0 of its intelligent communication management platform. With a focus on enhancing the home-to-school connection, Bloomz ... Read more
Digital Literacy

Adding AI to your K-12 digital citizenship curriculum

June 13, 2024 by Christine Kurtz, d'Vinci
Guiding students to approach AI through the lens of digital citizenship means educating students on how to use it safely and responsibly.
Teaching students about AI allows them to not only learn its abilities but also begin to question its limitations. Luckily, educators don’t need to know everything about AI…
Newsline

Savvas Learning Company CEO Bethlam Forsa Named Most Influential Thought Leader in EdTech

June 12, 2024 by ESchool News Staff
PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY — Savvas Learning Company, a next-generation K-12 learning solutions leader, is proud to announce that CEO Bethlam ... Read more
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

3 tips to combat chronic absenteeism in high schools

June 6, 2024 by Dr. Kara Stern, SchoolStatus
Chronic absenteeism rates are highest in high school, with one in three students missing at least 10 percent of their school days.
One surefire way to support student success? Consistent, positive family communication. In elementary school, there’s frequent outreach.
District Management

5 ways to engage your school community with tech-powered communication

May 29, 2024 by Britni Calzada, Westwood ISD
Using the right tech tool can help districts bridge communication gaps and foster a connected school community.
Schools and districts nationwide are learning that effective communication with families is more important than ever before. Unfortunately, developing a communications plan is time- and resource-intensive, especially if…

Why Effective Communication is Essential for Student Engagement and Wellness

July 17, 2024May 23, 2024 by Jeff Festa
Download the booklet to learn how digital signage can enhance student wellness, create higher engagement, ensure safer environments, and improve ... Read more

Community is Key to Saving Schools

May 17, 2024 by Kevin Hogan
While not a new concept, the importance of building a sense of community within school districts has never been more ... Read more
Teacher Well-Being

Amid burnout, teachers are ready to embrace AI

May 15, 2024 by Laura Ascione
New data examines the state of teachers, their well-being in the U.S. and how the profession has changed in the year of AI.
As the 2023-2024 school year comes to an end, K-12 teachers in the U.S. are widely experiencing strain at work, with 35 percent of U.S. educators reporting burnout…
Digital Learning Tools

A purposeful approach to tech integration

May 9, 2024 by Megan Newhouse, Logitech
Tech integration in the classroom can either inspire learning or create technology challenges, depending on learning outcomes.
Technology and education go hand-in-hand nowadays, which means it’s more important than ever before to ensure tech is used purposefully within the classroom.
Teaching Trends

4 ways to encourage play in education

April 25, 2024 by Jamie MacPherson, Van Andel Institute for Education
Play is essential for learning—but all too often, educators don’t include it in classrooms. Here's how to encourage play in education.
As a longtime educator, I’ve witnessed firsthand the incredible benefits that play can have in a K–8 classroom. Unstructured play is how students learn to interact with the…
District Management

School-home communication remains a challenge for many districts

April 10, 2024 by Laura Ascione
A new K-12 survey on school-home communications highlights desire for frequent, relevant communications on student progress and attendance.
One-third of parents say they feel uninformed about their child's progress in school, and less than 40 percent receive regular communication around supporting their child's academic success.
Emergency Planning & Response

Ready, set, safe: Communication and technology for school safety

March 26, 2024 by Caileigh Peterson, Midland
Communication tools and technologies help school safety leaders stay ahead of potential dangers and cultivate a positive academic environment
With school-associated violence at a record high, there is an urgent responsibility for school leaders to protect the safety of students, teachers, and staff.
District Management

How district communications platforms bridge communities

March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 by Dr. Matthew X. Joseph
In today’s globalized world, district communications platforms play a critical role in keeping school and home connected.
In an increasingly interconnected world, it’s more important than ever to have effective communication within your diverse school community. Communication plays a pivotal role in fostering a collaborative environment.
Newsline

SchoolStatus Announces Acquisition of SchoolNow, Enhancing Its Communication Capabilities for K-12 Schools

February 14, 2024 by ESchool News Staff
Ridgeland, Mississippi – SchoolStatus, a leader in K-12 data-driven solutions that empower student success, today announced the acquisition of  SchoolNow, ... Read more
STEM & STEAM Trends

5 helpful hacks for managing a STEM classroom

February 14, 2024 by Kim Harding
STEM classrooms require skilled management to keep students focused on their tasks and engaged in their learning in a STEM classroom.
Every classroom is a busy place, but STEM-specific classrooms are built on collaboration, communication, and hands-on inquiry. Things are bound to be extra noisy and energetic.
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