edtech Archives

Why every middle school student deserves a second chance to learn to read

December 15, 2025 by Kim Hicks, Southwestern Jefferson County Consolidated School

To read with confidence, middle school students need foundational literacy instruction that respects age, cognitive development, and dignity.

Between kindergarten and second grade, much of the school day is dedicated to helping our youngest students master phonics, syllabication, and letter-sound correspondence--the essential building blocks to lifelong…

Education Policy & Funding

Funding technology initiatives in uncertain times

October 24, 2025 by Gillian Rhodes, Avantis Education

Be intentional about where to look for technology funding, how to frame proposals, and how to measure and share impact

Recent policy shifts have caused significant uncertainty in K-12 education funding, especially for technology initiatives. It’s no longer business as usual. Schools can’t rely on the same federal…

Edtech Trends

Do screens help or hurt K-8 learning? Lessons from the UK’s OPAL program

November 5, 2025October 22, 2025 by Nesren El-Baz, ESL Educator

In education, we don’t have to choose between tech and tradition--the real challenge is finding balance in learning.

When our leadership team at Firthmoor Primary met with an OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) representative, one message came through clearly: “Play isn’t a break from learning, it…

K-12 Cybersecurity

K-12 districts are fighting ransomware, but IT teams pay the price

October 10, 2025 by ESchool Media Contributors

Recovery times are improving, and ransomware payments are falling, but K-12 IT staff burnout and stress are on the rise.

The education sector is making measurable progress in defending against ransomware, with fewer ransom payments, dramatically reduced costs, and faster recovery rates.

Developing a Curriculum? Review These 7 Common Challenges

October 6, 2025 by Vcarlson

Whether you’re an educator within a school district, or an EdTech curriculum developer creating content for a wide range of ... Read more

Literacy

Strengthening middle school literacy: What educators need to know

October 1, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Building middle school literacy doesn’t just improve test scores--it gives students the skills to succeed in every subject.

Literacy has always been the foundation of learning, but for middle school students, the stakes are especially high. These years mark the critical shift from learning to read…

Reaching New Heights: Students Share How AI-Powered Math Tools Drive their Progress and Build Confidence

September 22, 2025 by Jeff Festa

Individualized edtech tools are transforming the way students approach math, opening new pathways for deeper understanding, confidence, and achievement. These ... Read more

AI in Education

Why AI’s true power in education isn’t about saving time

September 16, 2025 by Melissa Serio, GoGuardian

AI's purpose in education isn't to automate teaching, but to clear space for the creativity, experimentation, and human connection.

As a former teacher, educator coach and principal, I've witnessed countless edtech promises come and go. The latest refrain echoes through conference halls and staff meetings: "AI saves…

Digital Literacy

Lessons from DENSI: Weaving digital citizenship into edtech innovation

August 12, 2025 by Dr. Stephanie J. Madlinger, Discovery Educator Network (DEN)

As edtech tools enable new paths to digital citizenship, innovative AI and collaborative tools form new learning experiences.

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…

Literacy

4 tips to support the literacy needs of middle and high school students

August 8, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

A new report underscores the literacy challenges of older students left behind by the COVID-19 pandemic's disruptions to learning.

Today's middle schoolers continue to struggle post-pandemic to read and write at the level needed to successfully navigate more complex academic content in the upper grades and beyond.

K-12 Cybersecurity

5 cybersecurity green flags: A practical guide for sourcing edtech

August 1, 2025 by Ben Johnson, Prodigy Education

Every school district can take meaningful, manageable steps to reduce risk, establish guardrails, and build trust with cybersecurity.

Although educators are excited to innovate, school leaders must weigh every new app or online platform against cybersecurity risks and the responsibility of protecting student data.

AI in Education

Data, privacy, and cybersecurity in schools: A 2025 wake-up call

July 30, 2025 by Rishi Raj Gera, Magic Edtech

In the rush to embrace AI, schools must not lose sight of their responsibility to protect students' data and privacy from shadow AI tools.

In 2025, schools are sitting on more data than ever before. Student records, attendance, health information, behavioral logs, and digital footprints generated by edtech tools have turned K-12…

Innovation Insights

eSchool News Live @InstructureCon25

July 23, 2025July 23, 2025 by Kevin Hogan

Spokane, Washington, may not be the first place you think of when downloading some of the biggest edtech news of ... Read more

AI in Education

5 AI tools that offer more than hype

July 23, 2025July 23, 2025 by Laura Ascione

High-impact AI tools in education typically provide real-time feedback on student work and adapt instruction based on performance.

The term "AI-powered" is today's most popular buzzword--particularly in education. A growing number of edtech tools now claim to leverage AI, promising smarter, faster, and more personalized learning…

Digital Learning Tools

Digital learning is different

July 17, 2025 by Rick Cave, West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District

When students can master learning with digital learning tools and resources, they'll be prepared to navigate an increasingly digital world.

In the animated film Up, the character Dug is a talking dog with an interesting mannerism. Each time he sees a movement off to the side, he stops…

Live @ ISTE 2025

ISTE Takeaways:What’s the Deal with Data—EdTech Research and Challenges

July 15, 2025July 15, 2025 by Kevin Hogan

While districts understand the value of data, they often lack confidence in knowing what specific data to demand from EdTech ... Read more

Digital Learning Tools

8 under-the-radar digital learning resources

July 11, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Digital learning resources help educators diversify their toolkit--and give students access to a wider range of learning modalities.

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…

Edtech Trends

Districts are more selective about edtech tools as they face a budget crisis

July 9, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

A new report offers a comprehensive view of how districts are navigating the crowded and complex landscape of edtech tools.

As districts grapple with mounting financial pressures, a new report notes a noticeable shift in edtech strategy as leaders prioritize impact over volume, demanding stronger alignment with institutional…

Digital Learning Tools

10 (and counting…) Google goodies for your classroom

July 7, 2025July 4, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Teachers of all subjects and grade levels can leverage these ideas and resources for using Google tools in the classroom.

During an ISTELive 25 session, Dr. Wanda Terral, chief of technology for Tennessee’s Lakeland School System, took attendees through a growing list of Google tools, along with some…

Digital Learning Tools

5 strategies to get your students talking

July 3, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Technology tools play a crucial role in fostering better discussions among students--in physical and digital classrooms.

Communication is one of today’s most in-demand skills, and building strong communication skills in person and online is critical. Those skills start in the classroom.

Live @ ISTE 2025

ISTE launches four new initiatives to improve edtech experiences

July 1, 2025June 30, 2025 by Dennis Pierce

All students should have transformational edtech learning experiences that spark their imagination and prepare them to thrive in life.

The nation’s largest professional edtech organization kicked off its annual conference on June 29 by announcing major initiatives to train 200,000 teachers in using AI within the next…

Live @ ISTE 2025

ISTELive 25: Let’s Get on With the Show!

June 30, 2025June 25, 2025 by Kevin Hogan

Who better than Richard Culatta, CEO of ISTE+ASCD, to give you the lowdown of what to expect this week at ... Read more

Live @ ISTE 2025

ISTELive 25 spotlights bold innovation

December 4, 2025June 18, 2025 by Laura Ascione

ISTELive 25 aims to spark joyful learning and immerse attendees in the latest edtech-centric teaching and learning strategies.

ISTELive 25 and the ASCD Annual Conference 25 will be held together in San Antonio this year, giving attendees twice the opportunity to connect with likeminded educators, explore…

Literacy

From school year to summer: Why reliable edtech matters to boost literacy

June 11, 2025June 11, 2025 by Judy Boone, Irving Independent School District

Literacy is not confined to English Language Arts--in fact, every teacher is a reading teacher, and reliable edtech is key.

There’s something to be said for legacy platforms that not only stand the test of time but continue to evolve in ways that meet the shifting needs of…

Featured on eSchool News

ISTELive 25 spotlights bold innovation

June 29, 2025June 9, 2025 by Laura Ascione

ISTELive 25 and the ASCD Annual Conference 25 will be held together in San Antonio this year, giving attendees twice the opportunity to connect with likeminded educators, explore…

Digital Learning Tools

How instructional audio amps up physical education classes

May 19, 2025 by Amber Reynolds, Summit View Elementary School

Portable instructional audio technology helps physical education teachers overcome critical barriers to listening.

Effective communication is essential for physical education teachers to engage and teach K-12 students. P.E. teachers work with diverse groups, often with varying language backgrounds and ability levels,…

E-rate Funding

Edtech leaders see expanding roles as concerns over AI and cybersecurity increase

May 13, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

Key findings in a new report highlight expanding role of edtech leaders amid rising AI, cybersecurity, and connectivity challenges.

If the Supreme Court decides Universal Service/E-Rate is unconstitutional, losing E-rate funding would have a catastrophic impact on the vast majority of school districts, according to CoSN's 2025 State…

How One California District is Leading the Way with Interoperable Edtech

May 13, 2025May 10, 2025 by Jeff Festa

Learn how Modesto City Schools use an interoperable product to connect students, administrators, teachers, and parents across the district and ... Read more

Developing a Curriculum? Review These 7 Common Challenges

July 9, 2025May 10, 2025 by Jeff Festa

Whether you’re an educator within a school district, or an EdTech curriculum developer creating content for a wide range ... Read more

Digital Learning Tools

4 edtech tools that can transform student teamwork

May 7, 2025 by Jon Oosterman, Van Andel Institute for Education

As a longtime STEM educator, I’ve come to understand the value of teamwork, both within the classroom and beyond. Teamwork is essential for building students’ social-emotional intelligence.

K-12 Cybersecurity

Edtech gone rogue? Tackling “Dirty Stream” attacks amidst uncontrolled app overloads

May 7, 2025 by Apu Pavithran, Hexnode

Safeguarding student data and securing the digital future of education is a joint venture to keep Android apps safe for schools.

In May 2024, Microsoft identified a critical vulnerability pattern targeting Android applications, ominously called “Dirty Stream.” This vulnerability allows malicious apps to overwrite files, potentially leading to arbitrary…

Innovation Insights

AI in Education: Beyond the Hype Cycle

April 25, 2025 by Kevin Hogan

We just can’t get away from it. AI continues to take the oxygen out of every edtech conversation. Even the ... Read more

Innovation Insights

CoSN2025 Takeaways: Meet the Winners

April 10, 2025 by Kevin Hogan

Honors for edtech leaders across the country are always a highlight of one of edtech’s most influential events of the ... Read more

Takeaways from CoSN2025, Part 2: AI Integration Shifts from “If” to “How” in Education

April 10, 2025April 8, 2025 by Kevin Hogan

Want to find out about some of the latest advancements with the most powerful edtech company? Google it! Also, listen ... Read more

Innovation Insights

What the End of DoED Means for the EdTech Industry

April 17, 2025April 3, 2025 by Kevin Hogan

The Fed’s influence over school districts had implications beyond just funding and data. Eliminating The Office of Education Technology (OET) ... Read more

District Management

How will schools replace devices bought during the pandemic?

November 7, 2025April 1, 2025 by Dennis Pierce

Edtech leaders are grappling with the question of replacing pandemic devices as millions of student devices near the end of their life cycle.

During the pandemic, thousands of school systems used emergency relief aid to buy laptops, Chromebooks, and other digital devices for students to use in remote learning.

Digital Learning Tools

How multimedia and interactive tech transform engagement

April 1, 2025 by Sam Bowman, Contributing Writer

The most successful edtech implementations prioritize pedagogy over technology, using multimedia and interactive tech to student engagement.

Education today looks dramatically different from classrooms of just a decade ago. Interactive technologies and multimedia tools now replace traditional textbooks and lectures, creating more dynamic and engaging…

Innovation Insights

Closing the GenZ Skills Gap

March 31, 2025 by Kevin Hogan

Amid rapid workforce changes, schools need to reexamine instruction and address the alarming--and growing--digital skills gap.

Ready to Hire, part of the skills training business of Cengage Group, a global edtech company, today released its Gen Z in the ... Read more

Student Data Security

Is your district safeguarding student data?

March 25, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

District edtech leaders offer an unprecedented look at gaps and opportunities in student data privacy across the nation.

Protecting student data is critical for school district IT leaders, but many cite leadership and training gaps, along with time and manpower, as obstacles in that pursuit, according…

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

The fight for educational equity in the face of federal rollbacks

March 24, 2025March 24, 2025 by Dr. Patricia Burch & Dr. Royel Johnson, USC Rossier School of Education

Now is the time for bold and decisive leadership and action in setting the course for more edtech equity in the education system.

The federal government’s latest move to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in education is not just an ideological shift--it’s a direct threat to decades of progress in…

Why every middle school student deserves a second chance to learn to read

Funding technology initiatives in uncertain times

Do screens help or hurt K-8 learning? Lessons from the UK’s OPAL program

K-12 districts are fighting ransomware, but IT teams pay the price

Strengthening middle school literacy: What educators need to know

Why AI’s true power in education isn’t about saving time

Lessons from DENSI: Weaving digital citizenship into edtech innovation

4 tips to support the literacy needs of middle and high school students

5 cybersecurity green flags: A practical guide for sourcing edtech

Data, privacy, and cybersecurity in schools: A 2025 wake-up call

5 AI tools that offer more than hype

Digital learning is different

ISTE Takeaways:What’s the Deal with Data—EdTech Research and Challenges

8 under-the-radar digital learning resources

Districts are more selective about edtech tools as they face a budget crisis

10 (and counting…) Google goodies for your classroom

5 strategies to get your students talking

ISTE launches four new initiatives to improve edtech experiences

ISTELive 25: Let’s Get on With the Show!

ISTELive 25 spotlights bold innovation

From school year to summer: Why reliable edtech matters to boost literacy

ISTELive 25 spotlights bold innovation

How instructional audio amps up physical education classes

Edtech leaders see expanding roles as concerns over AI and cybersecurity increase

Edtech gone rogue? Tackling “Dirty Stream” attacks amidst uncontrolled app overloads

AI in Education: Beyond the Hype Cycle

CoSN2025 Takeaways: Meet the Winners

Takeaways from CoSN2025, Part 2: AI Integration Shifts from “If” to “How” in Education

What the End of DoED Means for the EdTech Industry

How will schools replace devices bought during the pandemic?

How multimedia and interactive tech transform engagement

Closing the GenZ Skills Gap

Is your district safeguarding student data?

The fight for educational equity in the face of federal rollbacks

Why interactive solutions are a smarter investment for schools

Lerner Publishing Group Launches Dr. Gholdy Muhammad’s Genius and Joy Curriculum

School Specialty LLC Announces Acquisition of Nasco Education U.S.

100 Learning Spaces Transformed, $5 Million Invested: School Specialty and College Football Playoff Foundation Celebrate Impact Across Schools Nationwide

ACT and Texas Instruments Collaborate to Enhance Student Success in Mathematics

Big Ideas Start Young: Games for Change Opens 2026 Student Challenge to Game Creators and Innovators Ages 10–25

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