The hidden curriculum gap
A post-graduation readiness report by YouScience found that the majority of graduating high school seniors lack confidence in their post-graduation plans, including choosing a college, paying for it,…
Curriculum
Career-connected learning and life skills development in the middle grades
The future of high-quality middle level engagement will include career exposure and exploration with a focus on transferable skills and the development of career goals.
This district’s STEM “space station” is a growing YouTube hit
A fictional space station orbiting the moon is turning into a real-world digital success story. Spacegate Station, a STEM series created in 2022 by Duval County Public School…
Demonstrating impact with data: How librarians can make the case for increased funding
Libraries are more than a quiet corner of school where students can pick up a book now and then--they are vibrant learning environments that support classroom curriculum, spark…
Building pathways to purpose: How we can empower students for an uncertain future
One day, something clicked for Jacob Griffin's students. Mr. Griffin, a teacher at the NAF Academy of Engineering at Southeast Raleigh High School in North Carolina, found that…
2026 prediction: AI may unleash the most entrepreneurial generation we’ve ever seen
Picture someone sitting at a kitchen table after the kids are finally in bed, laptop open, half-drunk mug of herbal tea nearby. For years, she has had a…
Sparking civic engagement as we approach America’s 250th
Imagine students who understand how government works and who see themselves as vital contributors to their communities. That’s what happens when students are given opportunities to play a…
This math platform leverages AI coaching to help students tackle tough concepts
Math is a fundamental part of K-12 education, but students often face significant challenges in mastering increasingly challenging math concepts.
A smarter path to standards-based success: How Superior Public Schools united curriculum and data
Creating consistency between classrooms and ensuring curriculum alignment school-wide can be challenging, even in the smallest of districts. Every educator teaches--and grades--differently based on their experience and preferences,…
Lerner Publishing Group Launches Dr. Gholdy Muhammad’s Genius and Joy Curriculum
MINNEAPOLIS, MN—Lerner Publishing Group, a leading publisher of K-12 educational materials, is proud to announce the launch of Dr. Gholdy ... Read more
School Specialty LLC Announces Acquisition of Nasco Education U.S.
Greenville, Wis – December 8, 2025 – School Specialty®, a leading provider of learning environments, supplies and science curriculum to ... Read more
Developing a Curriculum? Review These 7 Common Challenges
Whether you’re an educator within a school district, or an EdTech curriculum developer creating content for a wide range of ... Read more
The paradox of Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrating heritage means honoring students’ languages
Every year, Hispanic Heritage Month offers the United States a chance to honor the profound and varied contributions of Latino communities. We celebrate scientists like Ellen Ochoa, the…
The advantages of supplementing curriculum
Classroom teachers are handed a curriculum they must use when teaching. That specific curriculum is designed to bring uniformity, equity, and accountability into classrooms.
KU researchers publish guidelines to help responsibly implement AI in education
Researchers at the University of Kansas have produced a set of guidelines to help educators from preschool through higher education responsibly implement artificial intelligence in a way that…
Why high schools should use teaching assistants
Exam scores always seem to go up. Whether it’s the SAT when applying for college or an AP score to earn college credit, competitive scores seem to be…
Why student engagement starts with teacher clarity
In Alpine School District, we serve a wide range of students, from Title I to highly affluent communities. While our population has traditionally been predominantly white and middle…
Lessons from DENSI: Weaving digital citizenship into edtech innovation
A few weeks ago, I had the thrilling opportunity to immerse myself in the 20th anniversary of the Discovery Educator Network (the DEN), a week-long journey that reignited…
This Fall Bring Gaming To the Classroom with Gaming Concepts
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
MIND Education Announces InsightMath, First Comprehensive Math Curriculum Built on How the Brain Learns
IRVINE, Calif. /PRNewswire/ — MIND Education today announced the launch of InsightMath, the only K-6 core math curriculum redefining math instruction with ... Read more
National AI training hub for educators to open, funded by OpenAI and Microsoft
More than 400,000 K-12 educators across the country will get free training in AI through a $23 million partnership between a major teachers union and leading tech companies.
PBLWorks Announces its 2025 Award Winners
Novato, CA – The Buck Institute for Education (dba PBLWorks), a national provider of professional development and curriculum for high-quality ... Read more
8 under-the-radar digital learning resources
Digital learning resources are transforming classrooms, and educators are always on the lookout for tools that go beyond the standard platforms. There are numerous lesser-known digital platforms that…
Beyond formulas: Embracing complexity in writing instruction
Early in our careers, when we were fresh-faced and idealistic (we still are!) the prepackaged curriculum and the advice of more experienced colleagues was the go-to resource.
5 digital resources to engage students in meaningful learning
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.
ISTE Takeaways—What It Takes To Win the Impact Award
Jean-Claude, one of the recipients of the prestigious 2025 Impact award, highlighted three key ISTE takeaways: co-design in educational technology, ... Read more
Showfloor News: PBLWorks creates PBLWorks TEACH to help scale project based learning
The Buck Institute for Education (dba PBLWorks), a national provider of professional development for high-quality Project Based Learning (PBL), is ... Read more
Showfloor News: MIND Education announces InsightMath, a math curriculum built on brain research
MIND Education announced the launch of InsightMath, the only K-6 core math curriculum redefining math instruction with an approach explicitly ... Read more
Showfloor News: Cleverlike focuses on the real power in using games for education
Cleverlike School empowers educators to transform student passion for video games into powerful learning experiences. It is a comprehensive platform ... Read more
AI can personalize learning–it can’t make students care
I recently read 10 to 25, a new book by David Yeager, one of the leading research psychologists in adolescent development and motivation. The book explores what young people…
aiEDU and The Rithm Project Partner to Infuse Human Connection into AI Literacy Through High School ELA Curriculum
DENVER — The AI Education Project (aiEDU) and The Rithm Project are proud to announce a new partnership focused on ... Read more
CCC Transforms Curriculum Development
Samantha Kalman, Senior Business Development Specialist for Copyright Clearance Center (CCC), shares with eSchoolNews their highlights for ISTE2025. Say goodbye ... Read more
Microsoft and FFA help students use smart sensors and AI to learn about the future of farming and technology
Microsoft Corp. and the National FFA Organization on Tuesday announced the national expansion of FarmBeats for Students, a cutting-edge educational program ... Read more
PowerSchool Personalized Learning Solutions Demo
Students succeed when educators have all the tools they need. Engage students and empower educators with all the tools you ... Read more
PowerSummit: From Promise to Practice in Personalized Learning
Join us for a transformative virtual summit where K-12 leaders explore the path to effective personalized learning that improves outcomes ... Read more
Developing a Curriculum? Review These 7 Common Challenges
Whether you’re an educator within a school district, or an EdTech curriculum developer creating content for a wide range ... Read more
One word, meaningful impact: Creating classroom culture through collective dialogue
Having conducted well over a thousand observations of K-12 teachers over the last 10 years, I have noticed there is one piece of feedback I have given more…
With AI coaching, a math platform helps students tackle tough concepts
Math is a fundamental part of K-12 education, but students often face significant challenges in mastering increasingly challenging math concepts.
Lessons from an online teacher: Supporting phenomena-based learning
I have worked in many different states and in many different learning environments throughout my 19-year career as an educator. For the past 13 years I have been…
Real World Support
As students navigate an increasingly complex world defined by artificial intelligence, social media, and rapid technological change, the need for ... Read more