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Beyond digital literacy: Why K-12 educators must prioritize data literacy

April 23, 2025 by Dr. Steve Baule & Dr. Joel J. Traver, Winona State University

Using digital tools does not mean students or educators possess data literacy or understand the quality, context, or implications of data.

While digital literacy has become an aspirational cornerstone of modern education, the exponential growth of data-driven decision-making across industries reveals critical gaps that demand a stronger focus on…

ISTE+ASCD and Pinterest Partner to Transform Digital Culture in Schools

April 22, 2025 by Kevin Hogan

Today, ISTE+ASCD announced a $1 million grant from Pinterest to help school leaders create healthy digital cultures. The initiative will ... Read more

AI in Education

Understanding why students cheat and use AI: Insights for meaningful assessments

April 3, 2025 by Timothy Montalvo, Iona University

By addressing the causes of cheating, teachers can motivate students to engage with assessments authentically and avoid AI-based cheating.

In recent years, the rise of AI technologies and the increasing pressures placed on students have made academic dishonesty a growing concern. Students, especially in the middle and…

Driving Change in Workforce Management

March 31, 2025March 13, 2025 by Jeff Festa

School districts are faced with decisions on how to adopt technology throughout school operations, not just in classrooms. Though new ... Read more

Classroom Management

5 ways PBIS boosts morale and increases learning opportunities

February 26, 2025 by The South Park Middle School PBIS Team

Collaboration, creativity, and data-informed practices all contribute to a successful PBIS program for students in this middle school.

There are a lot of preconceived notions centering around the middle school experience, but here’s a truth for you: Positively engaged students perform better, while uplifting those around…

STEM & STEAM Trends

Rural areas are poised for unique STEM education, but need more resources

February 25, 2025 by Hannah Fuller, National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

Inequitable access to broadband in rural areas creates challenges for digital literacy in work and life, including STEM education.

A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine offers a road map for increasing access to STEM education opportunities and workforce development for students in rural…

The Safety Response Protocols All School Leaders Should Know (eBook)

February 12, 2025January 28, 2025 by Jeff Festa

Equip your schools with life-saving safety response protocols. This eBook provides a clear framework for emergency preparedness, staff training, ... Read more

Student Data Security

The advantages of edtech compliance for schools and vendors

January 9, 2025 by Mike DeKock, MJD Advisors

As schools continue to invest in technology, they’ll also continue to focus on edtech compliance and vet vendors to safeguard student privacy

Schools are increasingly adopting technological solutions that enhance learning outcomes and simplify administrative tasks--from eLearning platforms to teacher scheduling apps and parent communication tools.

Teaching Trends

Turning classroom boredom into student brilliance

December 27, 2024 by Jon Oosterman, Learning Specialist, Van Andel Institute for Education

Educators can use boredom in the classroom to their advantage by tailoring their content to meet student needs.

As someone who began teaching in middle school, I’ve had plenty of firsthand experience dealing with boredom in the classroom. Most educators will recognize the signs.

Newsline

Frontline Education Announces Hope Needham as Chief People & Culture Officer

December 18, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Wayne, Pa. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Frontline Education, a leading provider of administration software purpose-built for educators in K-12, today announced ... Read more

Student Well-Being

How parents and teachers can help in the battle against bullies

October 24, 2024October 24, 2024 by Pamela Roggeman, University of Phoenix

School bullying is not exclusive to schools and school-age kids, but is something parents and educators must address.

Mean girls: These two words perfectly described my fourth period speech class. Class culture I had worked so hard to create was crushed overnight with the addition of…

Classroom Management

The psychology of classroom management: Behaviorist and humanistic theories

September 6, 2024 by Dr. Yuvraj Verma, Bessemer City Middle School

Integrating behaviorist and humanistic approaches create classroom management policies that are well-managed and emotionally supportive.

Classroom management is paramount to effective teaching. It sets the stage for a productive learning environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

School Management

Why support for students and a strong school culture are key to this middle school principal

June 3, 2024 by Lori Higgins, Chalkbeat

As a middle school principal, Wilcox prioritizes meeting the needs of students, especially post-COVID, when student anxiety is on the rise.

As a high school wrestler many years ago, Jon Wilcox was expected to help coach much younger students who were learning to wrestle. It was a role he…

Live @ CoSN2024

Safety First

April 8, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

While everyone’s favorite acronym—AI—seems to be the hottest topic as #CoSN2024 kicks off here in Miami, Ashley May, M.S., M.Ed., ... Read more

Student Data Security

It’s not business, it’s personal: Building a culture of trust to protect personal data

April 8, 2024 by Laura Pollak, CoSN Student Data Privacy Committee

A culture of trust encourages and enables the smooth adoption of effective data protection, like those that require multiple steps.

Protecting our privacy and security is challenging. Really challenging. It is also inconvenient, time-consuming, and sometimes frustrating. Forgot your password? Yeah, that’s going to take some time to…

Curriculum

Personalizing history for more impactful student learning

March 6, 2024 by Heather Bassett and Cynda Wood

Social studies teachers can help students personalize history by embracing individualized pathways and oral or local history projects

It is no accident that the new National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) definition of social studies is focused on “human experiences and the spaces in which…

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.

Teacher Well-Being

Key strategies for education leaders to boost morale

February 19, 2024 by Dr. Joel Traver & Dr. Steve Baule

Employee morale and well-being are critical—here are steps to take to ensure your faculty members feel supported.

In education, where the success of students is intricately linked to the motivation and dedication of faculty and staff to go the extra mile, elevating employees' well-being is…

Featured Podcast

How to Create a Culture-Conscious Campus

January 30, 2024January 30, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

Dr. Cynthia Wise on turning districts from under achieving to ‘A’ rated.

The Culture Conscious Campuses Model which has been approved by the Texas Education Agency commissioner as a research-based instructional model with proven results in increasing academic success for…

Classroom Management

3 pillars for building a positive classroom culture

November 9, 2023 by Cory Kavanagh, Learning Specialist, Van Andel Institute for Education

In a positive classroom culture where students feel encouraged and empowered, they can develop the mindset necessary to thrive

True education is as much about the environment as it is about instruction. That may sound like a bold statement, but it makes sense when you take a…

Teacher Well-Being

Teacher burnout persists, but solutions are emerging

September 22, 2023 by American Federation of Teachers

As the national teacher shortage continues, more than 1,000 educators suggest solutions to improve well-being and address teacher burnout.

The AFT and Educators Thriving for a yearlong study culminating in a new report, “Beyond Burnout,” which details research-based solutions to improve the chronic levels of stress and burnout.

Edtech Trends

4 ways edtech tools drive student engagement and build classroom culture

September 5, 2023 by Ryan Hetchler, Subject Matter Expert for Curriculum and Instruction, GoGuardian

When we think about student engagement, we can take some pressure off teachers by giving them highly effective edtech tools.

There are four key ways that edtech tools can increase student engagement, and when done correctly, be a catalyst for building a culture of learning.

Curriculum & Assessment

What’s the state of K-12 assessment?

August 25, 2023 by Laura Ascione

With post-pandemic learning loss still a concern, educators are focusing on effectively balancing K-12 assessment with instruction.

The majority of educators believe their school or district has an assessment-focused culture, but there are gaps in K-12 assessment literacy and familiarity with state standards.

Innovation Insights

Number crunch: Edtech data you can use right now

August 3, 2023August 3, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

UNESCO’S 2023 Global Education Monitoring Report proposes four questions that policymakers and educational stakeholders should reflect upon as technology is being deployed in education; Common Sense Media announces…

Teacher Professional Development

4 ways admins can support teachers’ technology use

July 28, 2023 by Aaron Ellickson, English/Language Arts Teacher, Minnesota

Actions such as encouraging technology use and outlining expectations are critical as school leaders support their teachers in tech use.

Technology is quickly changing the way we learn and teach. To keep up with these changes, administrators need to support teachers in using technology in the classroom. The…

District Management

4 best practices to support and retain school leaders

July 28, 2023June 30, 2023 by Robin Winder, Senior Director of Instruction, FlexPoint Education Cloud & Florida Virtual School

Ensuring your school leaders feel supported helps cultivate a sense of community, leading to an increase in retention rates.

For new school leaders, the first few weeks on the job can feel overwhelming. As a former principal, I know that leaders can only be effective when the…

Education Policy & Funding

3 new school grant opportunities

June 15, 2023 by Laura Ascione

School grants are often an invaluable resource to help fill the space between funding gaps and important needs.

Each day, teachers are tasked with doing more and more with increasingly fewer resources. And despite federal emergency funding to help schools provide staff and resources as the…

Newsline

Rise Vision Named “Student Safety Solution Provider of The Year” in 2023 EdTech Breakthrough Awards Program

June 9, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

(June 08, 2023) –– Rise Vision, the #1 digital signage software solution for schools, announced that it has been named ... Read more

Newsline

Dexter Community Schools in Michigan Uses Rise Vision to Encourage Student Creativity and Increase Student Engagement

May 23, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Dexter, Michigan — Dexter Community School, a mid-size school district located in Dexter, Michigan, has implemented Rise Vision’s digital signage ... Read more

The Case For Coming to School: One Simple Approach to Improving Attendance

July 26, 2023May 19, 2023 by Jeff Festa

School is so much more than just a place to be. It’s a place to become. Students who come to ... Read more

Newsline

Windsor Public Schools Transform Culture, Build Coherence Through High-Quality SEL Program

May 2, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte N.C. – Aperture Education, the leading provider of research-based social and emotional learning (SEL) assessments for K-12 schools, and ... Read more

Teacher Well-Being

5 ways to help educators experience more joy

May 2, 2023 by Danielle Sullivan, National Director of Content and Implementation, Curriculum Associates

Helping educators find joy first starts with creating the conditions and providing permission for joyful moments to happen.

I was recently working with middle school educators and asked them about the biggest challenges they are facing. Without skipping a beat, they said dealing with discipline issues,…

Newsline

Poptential™ From Certell Offers Content on Tax Day for High School Teachers

April 11, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — As Tax Day approaches, Poptential™, a family of free social studies course packages, offers instructors media-rich content ... Read more

Newsline

Navigate360 Recognizes New Jersey School District with Excellence Award for School Culture & Climate

March 13, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

RICHFIELD, OHIO (PRWEB) — Navigate360, the nation’s leader in K–12 school safety and student wellness solutions, announces the recognition of Greater ... Read more

Newsline

Poptential™ Free U.S. Government Curriculum from Certell Teaches Students About U.S. Debt

March 7, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Poptential™, an award-winning family of free social studies course packages, offers instructors a variety of content to ... Read more

Building Resilience in STEM – A Whitepaper from VEX Robotics

May 26, 2023February 28, 2023 by Jeff Festa

Making mistakes and iterating to solve problems are an important part of STEM and Computer Science learning. Students respond to ... Read more

Innovation in Education

Why student and teacher wellness comes first

February 14, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

Creating a school culture that supports the mental health and overall well-being and wellness of students and teachers is critical to school success

In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: 3 strategies to support student well-being and SEL; Building culture and community takes more than a committee;…

School Library Innovations

Building culture and community takes more than a committee

December 12, 2023February 9, 2023 by Britten Follett

No matter an organization's shape or size, it takes more than a leader to make change and transform culture--it takes all of us, including school librarians.

When organizations are mindful and deliberate about generating and maintaining a sense of teamwork and shared goals, team members are put at ease and more productive. The same…