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How are students doing since COVID? Good luck finding out from your state’s school report card

September 17, 2024 by Erica Meltzer, Chalkbeat

Just seven states scored an A for how easy they make it to compare academic performance over time--a concern with post-covid learning loss.

Test data from many sources suggest students are still behind where they were before the pandemic. But it would be pretty hard to figure that out from most…

Starter Strategies to Improve School Climate and Student Well-Being

October 16, 2024September 6, 2024 by Jeff Festa

By prioritizing safety, nurturing community, and empowering academics, we not only improve the lives of our students but also lay ... Read more

Newsline

North Carolina Virtual Academy Summer Camp Boosts Third Grade Reading Proficiency Through Reading Eggs Program

September 3, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

NEW YORK — North Carolina Virtual Academy (NCVA) and 3P Learning announced new results from an online summer learning camp focused ... Read more

Newsline

Literacy First Expands its Early Childhood Literacy Program to Chattanooga, TN After Successful Pilot Program

August 29, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Austin, TX — Literacy First, a program from The University of Texas at Austin’s Charles A. Dana Center dedicated to ... Read more

STEM & STEAM Trends

5 strategies to navigate science literacy in the digital age

August 15, 2024 by Cory Kavanagh, Van Andel Institute for Education

Simple strategies and keeping up with the latest digital tools can help students build science literacy skills in a digital age

Science literacy is a crucial skill for modern students. It equips them with the knowledge to critically evaluate information, understand scientific concepts, and make informed decisions in a…

Innovation Insights

Addressing Early Ed Issues

August 12, 2024August 9, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

Engaging pre-K students is important as they prepare for kindergarten.

Any educator will tell you that when it comes to student behavior, the pandemic isn’t over yet, especially regarding early ... Read more

Newsline

CTL Introduces the Next-Generation 14” Chromebook: the CTL Chromebook PX141E Series

July 17, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Beaverton, OR – CTL, a global cloud-computing solution leader for education and enterprise, announced today the introduction of the new ... Read more

Curriculum & Assessment

4 videos about the nation’s history

July 4, 2024 by Laura Ascione

U.S. history is a fascinating and nuanced topic--TED-Ed Lessons offer videos covering much of the nation's history.

Whenever a national historical event or celebration rolls around, it inevitably raises questions about the nation's history, why we observe the holiday, how different traditions formed, and what's…

Digital Learning Tools

Lax NYC school cell phone policies put burden on teachers, leave students confused

July 2, 2024 by Amy Zimmer, Chalkbeat

Policies on cell phone bans in NYC schools create confusion for students and a challenging learning environment for teachers to manage.

On its face, the cell phone policy at Forest Hills High School seems clear: Phones cannot be used in school and must be turned off during the day,…

Innovation Insights

Best of ISTE: How to Build Student Engagement

July 9, 2024July 1, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

Lego Education hosted a breakfast panel on ISTE Day #1 devoted to one of the most perplexing post-pandemic problems for ... Read more

Newsline

PCS Edventures! Announces Results for Fiscal Year 2024

July 1, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

BOISE, Idaho (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PCS Edventures!, Inc. (“PCSV”), a leading provider of K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (“STEM”) ... Read more

Live @ ISTE 2024

ISTELive news: LEGO Education previews student engagement data

June 26, 2024 by Laura Ascione

LEGO Education’s Dr. Jenny Nash, Head of Education Impact, previewed compelling and surprising data on the U.S. student disengagement crisis. ... Read more

Classroom Learning

How educators can use a ‘Fitbit approach’ to improve student outcomes

June 5, 2024 by Mariana Aguilar, GoGuardian

A Fitbit approach to student outcomes gives teachers access to data that will empower them to improve student outcomes.

For years now, many people have used wearable technology such as the Fitbit or Apple Watch to understand data about their health--their heart rate, for example, or their…

Newsline

Brainly’s New AI Test Prep Helps Students Boost Test Scores

May 30, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

NEW YORK – Brainly, the AI Learning CompanionTM used by 15 million monthly active users, announces the release of Test Prep, the ... Read more

Newsline

Hatch Early Learning Unveils IgnitePanel

May 16, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Winston-Salem, NC — Hatch Early Learning, the leading provider of comprehensive early childhood education solutions, introduces a newly enhanced IgnitePanel, ... Read more

Teaching Trends

4 strategies that bring nature’s power to your classroom

May 8, 2024 by Cory Kavanagh, Van Andel Institute for Education

Weaving nature into existing science lessons can foster student curiosity and creativity and invigorate your teaching.

We humans are still deeply tied to the cycles of nature. As such, I believe the solution for curbing our students’ excess energy lies in reconnecting them with…

Newsline

Ozobot Announces New Robot Recycle and Replace Program

May 3, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

NEWPORT BEACH, CA, USA – Ozobot, a global leader in programmable robotics and STEAM-based learning solutions that empower the next ... Read more

Newsline

School Specialty Announces Winners of the 2024 Crystal Apple Awards Celebrating Inspirational Teachers

May 2, 2024May 2, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

GREENVILLE, Wis. – School Specialty, a leading provider of learning environments and supplies to the pre-K–12 education market, today announced ... Read more

Digital Learning Tools

Friday 5: Digital learning on the rise

April 5, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Digital learning is an essential part of students' success and achievement--here's where it's headed in the years to come.

Digital learning isn't going anywhere--nor should it. Students have to develop critically important digital skills to succeed in higher education and meet their career goals, and they'll do…

AI in Education

LAUSD launches revolutionary AI tool

June 10, 2024March 26, 2024 by Laura Ascione

LAUSD is the first district to systematically leverage AI through a new tool called Ed, opening access to students, families, and teachers.

The Los Angeles Unified School District has launched an innovative AI-fueled learning acceleration platform named Ed, a first-of-its-kind tool designed to support the district's 540,000 students.

Innovation Insights

Reflecting on the Parkland tragedy, its lasting impacts, and work still to be done

March 14, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

Written by Jen Easterly, Director, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Last month marks six years since 17 students and faculty ... Read more

Universal Design for Learning

How ergonomics impacts student success

February 16, 2024 by Agnes Lisowska Masson

A little forethought around ergonomics can go a long way toward making students happier, healthier, more focused, and more engaged.

Students are spending more and more time using digital devices, both in and outside of school. In fact, the amount of time teenagers spend in front of screens…

Newsline

Vivi Expands into a Whole-School Communication Tool, Launches New Features

February 6, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Today, Vivi, the only wireless screen mirroring and digital signage solution purpose-built for education, announced it has expanded into a ... Read more

Edtech Trends

Edtech tools to beat our state of emergency in reading and math achievement

January 4, 2024 by Dr. Vickel Darby, Coordinator of Early Learning and Instructional Technology, Orangeburg County School District

$We must empower and support our teachers and students with reading and math edtech tools as they recover learning lost during the pandemic.$

Back in early 2020, educators and students nationwide were living in a fast-paced world full of choices, adjustments, and constant changes. But in March of that year, everything…

Internet Connectivity

Majority of districts now meet FCC’s school internet connectivity goal

January 3, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Districts meeting or exceeding this benchmark pay less for high-speed school internet connectivity and access than others.

Seventy-four percent of districts (9,573) across the country now have school internet connectivity at speeds that are sufficient to support digital learning in their classrooms every day.

Digital Learning Tools

3 things to consider when designing digital learning experiences

January 9, 2024January 2, 2024 by Sadie Lewis

If digital content is created without consideration of accessibility, visual processing, and basic design principles, messages can be lost.

Small changes in the design process when creating digital content can make a huge impact on how audiences access and process, and ultimately learn, information. Here are three…

Newsline

Poptential™ by Certell Offers Free Lessons on the Importance and History of Global Trade

December 26, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — According to the World Trade Organization (WTO), growing inflation and tighter monetary policy in the United States ... Read more

Literacy

When embracing the ‘science of reading,’ we can’t leave out older students

March 12, 2024December 22, 2023 by Shira Engel, Chalkbeat New York

As a new middle school teacher, I was shocked by how many students entered my classroom unable to decode text despite the science of reading.

The day before my first day of teaching middle school in 2018, I decorated my Brooklyn public school classroom with quotes from famous people reflecting on the importance…

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.

Education Policy & Funding

What a 4-day school week might mean for your district

December 21, 2023 by Erin Werra, Content Writer & Strategist, Skyward’s Advancing K12 Blog

evidence is mounting that a 4dsw could help attract and retain teachers, manage scheduling for rural districts, and impact students’ sleep

West of the Mississippi, a new approach to seat time is catching on. Roughly 1,000 different schools have transitioned to a four-day school week, which amounts to a…

Digital Innovation

5 top education innovation trends in 2023

December 18, 2023 by Julia Freeland Fisher, Director of Education Research, Clayton Christensen Institute

This year, watch for education innovations that expand schools’ ability to innovate and improving relationships and resources for students.

2022 marked a confusing year in the world of education innovation. As a friend and school leader said to me a few months ago, “Innovation is dead, right?”

District Management

For school leaders, routine decisions aren’t so routine

December 12, 2023December 7, 2023 by Steven M. Baule, Ed.D., Ph.D.

It’s essential for district and school leaders to understand the impact that even small decisions can have on all staff.

In the tapestry of leadership, decisions are often viewed through a lens of routine or regularity. It's easy to fall into the belief that some choices are mundane,…

AI in Education

5 things to know about AI in classrooms

December 11, 2023November 30, 2023 by Laura Ascione

AI is taking hold in classrooms across the nation, but it's nothing to fear--here's how some educators are embracing the latest edtech innovation

By now, we hear the term "artificial intelligence" more than a few times a day. But despite the stereotypical sci-fi depictions of AI, it has a legitimate place…

Newsline

Central High School Robotics Team Excels at “Bots at the Fair” Tournament

October 23, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Phenix City, Ala.— Phenix City Schools is proud to announce the exceptional success of our robotics teams at the recent ... Read more

SEL Trends

The bookend model: Using SEL to support before- and after-school programs

October 16, 2023 by Damion Morgan, Social Emotional Learning Specialist, Windsor Public Schools

Before- and after-school programs with SEL components offer critical support and safe spaces where students build confidence and a sense of belonging

Incorporating social and emotional learning (SEL) throughout the school day has risen in popularity over the last few years, especially to counteract the increasing rates of anxiety and…

Newsline

Learning Through Play Is Powerful – and Students and Teachers Agree!

October 12, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

BILLUND, Denmark — To celebrate the second annual World Play Day, LEGO® Education is inspiring teachers to experience purposeful play firsthand ... Read more

Teaching Trends

5 tips I’m excited to share with first-year teachers

October 6, 2023 by Julie Cobb, Senior Manager, Professional Services, Nearpod

First-year teachers may feel overwhelmed, but a few tips can help calm their anxiety as they begin their first new year in a new classroom.

While your day or week may not perfectly mirror the lesson plan you so diligently created, I have five key tips to help you feel more confident in…

The STEM Careers Coalition Presents a New Collection of Curated Digital Content for Manufacturing Day 2023

October 5, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC. – In celebration of National Manufacturing Day, the STEM Careers Coalition™ – the first-of-its-kind national STEM initiative powered ... Read more

Innovation Insights

How summer learning can save education

October 6, 2023October 5, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

Aaron Dworkin, Chief Executive Officer of the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA), discusses solutions to pandemic learning loss, teacher burnout, equity issues, and more.

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