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Learn how school districts gain spending transparency and boost morale

January 25, 2023July 25, 2019 by eSchool News

School districts face urgent issues, from student safety to teacher evaluations, but perhaps the most critical problem involves mismanaged spending. ... Read more

College and Career Readiness

Closing the college and career readiness gap

January 25, 2023June 26, 2019 by eSchool News

Year after year, research suggests that high school students are unprepared for the rigors of college. The lack of proficiency ... Read more

District Management

4 strategies to close the digital equity gap

January 21, 2020June 12, 2019 by Eileen Belastock

A building block connects two separate piles of blocks, symbolizing bridging the digital equity gap.

According to Davis, Fuller, Jackson, Pittman, and Sweet (2007), the definition of digital equity is “equal access and opportunity to ... Read more

Classroom Innovations

7 programs that are transforming education

May 31, 2019May 31, 2019 by Laura Ascione

Digital learning opportunities are helping innovative educators drive student achievement as they're transforming education

Innovative tools and strategies are transforming education, and the best educators recognize this growing trend and harness it to benefit their students.Fuel Education's Transformation Awards recognize schools, districts…

SEL & Well-Being

The whys and hows of SEL implementation

May 21, 2019May 21, 2019 by Eileen Belastock

CASEL, The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning, defines social and emotional learning (SEL) as the “process through which children and adults understand and manage emotions, set…

District Management

How we turned around our new teacher retention

May 7, 2019May 7, 2019 by James Montgomery

Turnaround Tuesdays feature examples of innovative solutions to problems, such as this district's SEL efforts.

Gaston County Schools, located in North Carolina, is the 10th-largest district in the state. We have a very diverse, economically challenged population in our school system, with roughly…

District Management

How we turned around our reading program

May 6, 2019April 2, 2019 by Mellissa Douglas

Rockford Public Schools is one of the largest school districts in Illinois. More than 28,800 students attend the 44 schools in the district.

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Why K-12 accounts payable teams should embrace automation

March 18, 2019March 18, 2019 by Derrek Blair

A keyboard with Manual Work and then Automate It! in bright green

Across the country, K-12 schools are embracing technology to strengthen learning and engagement inside the classroom. But while technology has an ever-increasing presence in the classroom, the opposite…

District Management

How we turned around our reading program

May 6, 2019March 5, 2019 by Mellissa Douglas

Rockford Public Schools is one of the largest school districts in Illinois, with more than 28,800 students and 44 schools.

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6 things to prepare teachers for Digital Learning Day

February 22, 2019 by Laura Ascione

Students learning on a tablet during Digital Learning Day.

Digital learning plays an integral part in helping students build the skills they need for academic and personal success. In fact, it's so important that it has its…

Digital Equity

Spotty internet access for rural students limits achievement

January 21, 2020February 21, 2019 by Laura Ascione

A wi-fi sign on a country road illustrates the idea that internet access for rural students is challenging.

Technology and internet access for rural students in some parts of the U.S. is unreliable at best, and this limited access could adversely affect their learning. Rural students…

District Management

6 lessons our district learned from our move to blended learning

April 19, 2019February 15, 2019 by Lisa Adams

A student doing the online part of blended learning on her tablet in class.

Temple Independent School District (ISD), which is located north of Austin and south of Waco, Texas, has a very diverse student population. More than 75 percent of our…

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5 steps to successfully run a student-led tech team

February 8, 2019January 29, 2019 by Jeffrey Botteron

One-to-one device initiatives have exploded in popularity and have dramatically changed the classroom environment. Dedicated device access doesn’t just benefit students through improved educational outcomes, but also benefits…

STEM & STEAM

Early coding can greatly benefit students–here’s how one school does it

February 5, 2019January 24, 2019 by Laura Ascione

Coding for students and computer programming are slowly becoming part of the core curriculum in schools and districts across the U.S.--and some educators say the earlier students start…

District Management

#8: 7 tips to better define personalized learning

December 20, 2018December 20, 2018 by Laura Ascione

Personalized learning is a pretty well-known term, but educators have different definitions for personalized learning, making for a sometimes-confusing approach to its implementation.

SEL & Well-Being

The 14 most innovative SEL districts, part 2

December 21, 2018December 5, 2018 by Angileece Williams

In this article, we will be highlighting districts that have shown tremendous commitment to the well being of their students and staff. These 14 districts are being recognized…

SEL & Well-Being

The 14 Most Innovative SEL Districts, Part 1

May 11, 2019December 4, 2018 by Angileece Williams

In this article, we will be highlighting districts that have shown tremendous commitment to the well being of their students and staff. These 14 districts are being recognized…

District Management

10 conversations about digital equity

January 21, 2020October 17, 2018 by Laura Ascione

Educators universally agree that equity should be one of the top priorities in every school and in every district across the country. Addressing equity issues is more difficult…

STEM & STEAM

6 STEM grants to try in the new school year

May 6, 2019September 24, 2018 by Laura Ascione

There's no arguing the importance of STEM education, but schools and districts don't always have the money to "extra" STEM activities for students or teachers. That's where grants…

SEL & Well-Being

SEL should be an easy sell for U.S. schools and districts

December 13, 2018August 16, 2018 by Dr. Abram Jimenez

In light of tragic events that have put a spotlight on school safety issues, it’s more important than ever to understand the value of students’ social and emotional…

District Management

3 reasons elementary schools should adopt an LMS—and where to begin

August 15, 2018August 14, 2018 by Kara Gann

Is it really possible for young learners to effectively use a learning management system (LMS)? This is a common question administrators and educational practitioners ask when considering LMS…

eSchool Media

8 essential qualities of a digital literacy curriculum

September 18, 2018August 8, 2018 by Jeff Meyer

“Jeff. I’ve got a big challenge. Help!” That was a voicemail message I received from a friend, a principal at a local elementary school one sunny summer afternoon.…

District Management

3 data-driven tips for successful bonds and levies

August 15, 2018August 1, 2018 by Tyler Vick

At some point during the year, many school districts will fall into one of these three areas: Thinking about planning a bond or levy measure Attempting to pass…

District Management

10 districts with awesome brands

July 30, 2018July 27, 2018 by Erin Werra

No one is great at everything, but everyone is great at something. These 10 school districts identified why their district is awesome, then structured everything they do around…

District Management

Are virtual schools failing students?

July 26, 2018 by Laura Ascione

Virtual schools continued to under-perform academically, including in comparison to blended schools. Overall, 36.4 percent of full-time virtual schools and 43.1 percent of blended schools received acceptable performance…

Innovative Teaching

ISTE 2018 emphasizes AI in classrooms

January 25, 2023July 2, 2018 by Laura Ascione

A new partnership between ISTE and General Motors, announced during ISTE 2018 and explored during an ISTE panel session, examines how students are being prepared to work with…

SEL & Well-Being

4 reasons teaching coding improves SEL instruction

December 13, 2018June 1, 2018 by Stephan Turnipseed

Being able to recall facts may help you look good in front of your friends during trivia night, but memorizing content of the past has become largely irrelevant…

eSchool Media

6 reasons why district-wide tech implementations are the right choice

May 14, 2018May 14, 2018 by Scott Welch

In any given K-12 district, you’ll find at least some teachers choosing their own edtech products. Why? If their district hasn’t shown tech leadership, there are no shortage…

STEM & STEAM

3 ways districts can use AR and AI

May 1, 2018May 1, 2018 by Justin Aglio

Artificial intelligence (AI), mixed reality, and cognitive science research sound like science fiction for today’s classrooms, but this technology is available today. Innovation and technology are as integral…

STEM & STEAM

How we developed a personalized PBL model for STEM

May 7, 2019April 20, 2018 by Levent Sakar

How can schools and districts prepare students for college and careers in STEM? Is it by asking them to passively read a textbook or listen to a teacher…

STEM & STEAM Trends

7 grants for STEM and technology

January 25, 2023March 28, 2018 by Laura Ascione

School leaders consistently identify high costs and shrinking budgets as a top barrier to implementing new technology tools and programs. And while budget woes won’t improve overnight, schools…

District Management

Are K-12 data systems ready for AI?

March 27, 2018March 27, 2018 by Beatriz Arnillas

As educators who love technology, we can barely contain our enthusiasm for the potential applications of artificial intelligence (AI). But AI requires massive amounts of data, so before…

District Management

6 ways school bus wi-fi could benefit your district

January 21, 2020March 15, 2018 by Laura Ascione

Gaps in internet access are an all-too-familiar struggle for many schools, particularly those in rural or low-income districts where coverage is spotty or too expensive. In 2015, President…

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

Dyslexia: hidden costs and money-saving techniques for districts

January 25, 2023March 2, 2018 by Stacey Pusey

Early intervention: It’s a common mantra for any student with learning difficulties, including dyslexia. But as Terrie Noland, national director of educator engagement for Learning Ally, pointed out…

SEL & Well-Being

4 ways technology can improve SEL skills

December 13, 2018February 1, 2018 by Howard Vogel, Dr. Shelley Margow, Andy Plemmons, and Jude Miqueli

Today’s classrooms are full of immersive high-tech tools—but at the same time, schools and districts are being pushed to promote social-emotional learning (SEL) and improve school climate. Since…

eClassroom News

5 ways to get started with OER

January 25, 2018January 23, 2018 by Andrew Marcinek

It has been almost three years since the launch of the United States Department of Education’s #GoOpen movement. If you are late to the #GoOpen party, it is…

Educational Leadership

What? Test scores won’t predict academic growth over time

January 25, 2023January 15, 2018 by Carrie Spector

For years, parents and policymakers have looked to test scores to gauge the effectiveness of school districts and teachers. New research from Stanford Graduate School of Education Professor…

Ancillary

OneRoster – Securely share roster, course, and enrollment information between systems

January 17, 2018January 8, 2018 by ESchool News Staff

OneRoster is a data standard for securely sharing roster, course, and enrollment information between systems, and is already seeing broad ... Read more

Educational Leadership

There are not enough moonshots taken in education

January 25, 2023January 8, 2018 by Samuel Mormando

I am extremely lucky to work in an organization that sets enormously high standards and one that accepts disequilibrium as part of the change process. I'm also well…

District Management

10 Education Trends for 2018

May 11, 2019January 5, 2018 by Laura Ascione

From shifts in school choice to student assessments to online learning, the educational landscape is constantly evolving. This coming year districts will continue to face many challenges and…

Learn how school districts gain spending transparency and boost morale

Closing the college and career readiness gap

4 strategies to close the digital equity gap

7 programs that are transforming education

How we turned around our new teacher retention

How we turned around our reading program

Why K-12 accounts payable teams should embrace automation

How we turned around our reading program

6 things to prepare teachers for Digital Learning Day

Spotty internet access for rural students limits achievement

6 lessons our district learned from our move to blended learning

5 steps to successfully run a student-led tech team

Early coding can greatly benefit students–here’s how one school does it

#8: 7 tips to better define personalized learning

10 conversations about digital equity

6 STEM grants to try in the new school year

3 reasons elementary schools should adopt an LMS—and where to begin

8 essential qualities of a digital literacy curriculum

3 data-driven tips for successful bonds and levies

Are virtual schools failing students?

ISTE 2018 emphasizes AI in classrooms

4 reasons teaching coding improves SEL instruction

3 ways districts can use AR and AI

How we developed a personalized PBL model for STEM

7 grants for STEM and technology

Dyslexia: hidden costs and money-saving techniques for districts

5 ways to get started with OER

What? Test scores won’t predict academic growth over time

OneRoster – Securely share roster, course, and enrollment information between systems

There are not enough moonshots taken in education

10 Education Trends for 2018

Why interactive solutions are a smarter investment for schools

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

Follett Content Accelerates Public Library Strategy

Celebrating Teachers: Nominate Outstanding Educators for Crystal Apple Awards

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