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Michigan Virtual survey highlights K-12 educators’ AI beliefs, needs

July 25, 2024 by Laura Ascione

AI holds near-limitless potential to revolutionize the educational experience for educators and students, spreading equity and efficiency.

A Michigan Virtual survey of more than 1,000 educators from classrooms, districts, and support organizations found higher trust in AI among building and district administrators than within teacher…

Digital Learning Tools

How Canva makes my life as an educator easier

July 23, 2024 by India Hill, Ed. S., Elementary Educator

Digital tools and resources like Canva are instrumental in ensuring classrooms are dynamic, connected, and supportive learning environments.

By now, you have likely heard of Canva (if you haven’t, please check out this resource, then come back). A couple of years ago, I was introduced to…

Students with Special Needs

Bringing real-life skills to virtual special education

July 22, 2024July 22, 2024 by Rebecca Jennings, Minnesota Virtual Academy High School

As technology evolves, digital learning tools play an increasingly vital role in special education, helping to create inclusive environments.

As an educator who has been teaching before the COVID-19 pandemic, I have seen firsthand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with this mode of instruction.

AI in Education

Teachers say AI usage has surged since the school year started

July 12, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Half of teachers and educators report an increase in the use of AI and continue to seek professional learning and guidelines around implementation.

Fifty percent of educators reported an increase in AI usage, by both students and teachers, over the 2023-24 school year, according to The 2024 Educator AI Report: Perceptions,…

Newsline

Renaissance Launches Powerful New Teacher Experience for the 2024‒2025 School Year

July 11, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

BLOOMINGTON, MN – Renaissance, a global leader in pre-K–12 education technology resources and insights, announces the launch of Renaissance Next, ... Read more

Teacher Well-Being

5 ways to restore your passion for teaching

July 10, 2024 by Ben Talsma & Jamie MacPherson, Van Andel Institute for Education

Summer offers an opportune time to recharge and avoid adding to educators' burnout from a busy teaching year.

Most of a teacher’s time and energy are tied up in the classroom. Throughout the year, we pour ourselves into constructing lessons, exploring new tools, and fostering a…

District Management

From musician to U.S. Department of Education leader: A Q&A with Dr. James Lane

July 10, 2024 by Megan Scavuzzo, Presence

School leadership is largely about inspiring people and making sure everyone is empowered to do their best in all areas.

Running a school district is a lot like conducting an orchestra; it's all about bringing out the best in every player. That’s according to Dr. James Lane, who…

Teacher Well-Being

Teachers’ job stress has improved to pre-pandemic levels–they’re still pretty stressed out

July 9, 2024 by Erica Meltzer, Chalkbeat

As more attention is paid to teacher stress, districts around the country grapple with high turnover and staffing shortages in key areas.

Teachers work more hours and experience more stress on the job than similar working adults. For their trouble, they earn less money on average than other workers whose…

AI in Education

Metrics, not just technology, will determine who gains from AI’s productivity gains

July 8, 2024 by Julia Freeland Fisher

As the market starts to chase the many efficiencies Gen AI promises, here are three trends to watch for education's future with AI.

At the Christensen Institute, we’ve long argued that when a technological innovation emerges, the path it follows is rarely about the technology itself, but about the model wrapped…

Internet Connectivity

Leveraging connectivity to tackle K-12’s biggest challenges

June 19, 2024June 19, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Reliable connectivity is essential for learning--discover how to ensure your district is ready to support digital learning in K-12.

Even before the pandemic, education leaders championed the necessity of strong internet connectivity in schools and communities. This need skyrocketed with the nation’s move to online and hybrid…

Student Well-Being

Innovative solutions to meet diverse student needs

June 12, 2024 by Megan Scavuzzo, Presence

An educator and former supe details the importance of teletherapy and embracing tech-based solutions in schools to meet students' needs.

The demand for special education services is increasing, particularly in the wake of the pandemic. The staff who provide those services, however, are becoming fewer and farther between.

Students with Special Needs

Why special educators are key to behavioral equity and inclusion

May 30, 2024 by Elizabeth Orme, Creatively Focused

Fostering collaboration between general and special education teams can create impactful systems for managing behavior and reaching equity.

Educators today are trying to manage a new wave of student behavior, and it’s proving to be one of the toughest parts of their job.

Teaching Trends

Equitable learning with small-group instruction and student-tracking

May 29, 2024May 24, 2024 by Dr. Yuvraj Verma, Jefferson County Schools

Personalized education and small-group instruction are critical components of an effective instructional strategy for students.

In the realm of education, balancing instructional strategies like small-group instruction and student-tracking presents both challenges and opportunities for fostering equitable learning environments.

Teaching Trends

4 educator reflections on the 2023-2024 school year

May 15, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Educators offer reflections on what worked and where they found success in their schools and classrooms during the 2023-2024 school year.

The end of the school year naturally inspires a period of reflection among educators, particularly as we close the door on a year that saw challenges around equity…

Teacher Well-Being

Friday 5: Teacher stress

May 3, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Teacher stress has reached overwhelming levels now that schools are back to near-normal after the pandemic.

Educators have never had an easy job, but teacher stress and burnout are at chart-topping levels in schools across the nation.

Digital Learning Tools

5 digital resources to inspire curiosity and engage students

April 30, 2024 by Rita Mortenson, Verona Area High School

Educators can look to digital resources to spark students' curiosity and motivate them to engage with instruction.

Post-pandemic, educators in my district report that there has been a decline in student engagement. As educators, it is incumbent upon us to spark student’s curiosity so that…

Newsline

Educators Honored with YouScience® Innovative Educator Award

April 25, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

AMERICAN FORK, Utah – YouScience®,the leading technology provider dedicated to solving the skills gap crisis for students and employers, is ... Read more

Teaching Trends

4 ways to encourage play in education

April 25, 2024 by Jamie MacPherson, Van Andel Institute for Education

Play is essential for learning—but all too often, educators don’t include it in classrooms. Here's how to encourage play in education.

As a longtime educator, I’ve witnessed firsthand the incredible benefits that play can have in a K–8 classroom. Unstructured play is how students learn to interact with the…

Education Policy & Funding

It’s time to pay student teachers

April 25, 2024 by Katie Viernum, Chalkbeat

Paraprofessionals like student teachers are poised to fill essential teaching roles. Let’s remove barriers to their advancement.

I fell in love with teaching while working as an assistant educator at a preschool 16 years ago. I had not studied education, so I enrolled in an…

Newsline

SchoolStatus Launches SchoolStatus Boost, an Innovative Educator Development Solution for Enhanced Teacher Growth and Development

April 22, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

RIDGELAND, Miss./PRNewswire/ — SchoolStatus, a leader in K-12 data-driven solutions that empower student success, announced the launch of SchoolStatus Boost, ... Read more

AI in Education

Michigan Virtual’s statewide workgroup releasing AI guidance for K-12 educators

April 17, 2024 by Katie Jesaitis, Martin Waymire

AI guidance for K-12 educators focuses on data compliance, ethical use requirements, and the challenges around disclosure for educators.

Alongside statewide education partners, the nonprofit Michigan Virtual has released a sample K-12 AI Guidance document that specifically addresses educators’ approach to AI use.

District Management

3 key strategies for district leaders to build a resilient educator workforce

April 10, 2024 by Dr. Jim Lloyd, Olmsted Falls City Schools

To support and build a healthy educator workforce we must modernize HR that accounts for educators’ well-being and resiliency.

Research shows that “when it comes to student performance on reading and math tests, teachers are estimated to have two to three times the effect of any other school…

Teaching Trends

5 educators share insights into teaching and learning

April 1, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Today's educators are truly invested in students and in learning, doing whatever they can to engage students with innovative teaching.

Educators today face myriad challenges in their classrooms, including low student engagement, staffing issues, funding shortages, and gaps in opportunity and access.

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

DEI in action: eSN Innovation Roundtable

May 20, 2024March 13, 2024 by Laura Ascione

A panel of educators weighs in on the challenges and opportunities that make DEI a critical component of K-12 schools.

DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) is a commonly used acronym, but what does it mean in the context of day-to-day operations in a school district?

Digital Learning Tools

Enhancing classroom learning with interactive maps

March 4, 2024 by Jordan Pierce Robinson

While primarily a geography resource, interactive maps can be used across various subjects within the social studies domain.

As most teachers will tell you, in the post-Covid world, technology is an everyday part of education. It has undeniably transformed the way educators engage students and deliver…

Curriculum & Assessment

How I’m making learning more engaging for my gifted students

February 29, 2024 by Monica Douglas Ed.S., NBCT

With a targeted model and edtech supports, gifted students and those of all abilities will learn and develop critical thinking skills.

Keeping gifted students focused and engaged in learning can be challenging. They complete tasks quickly, are often motivated to dig deeper into a subject, and are prone to…

Teaching Trends

Friday 5: Strategies to promote student success

February 2, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Student success is the driving force behind everything educators do--here's how to support it in your schools

Student success is at the top of every educator's mind--particularly as research is still emerging about the pandemic's impact on learning loss.

STEM & STEAM Trends

5 ways to use inquiry-based learning to make math more relevant

January 16, 2024 by Dr. Julie Vogel, National Education Officer, & Jennifer Chintala, Senior Manager Math Solutions, Renaissance

$Math lessons and ongoing practice grounded in inquiry-based learning emphasize conceptual understanding using real-world contexts.$

One of the joys of being an educator is embracing all the differences every student brings to the classroom, while teaching them to celebrate those unique traits in…

Digital Learning

What Technology or Teaching Tools Do You Use to Enhance Your Teaching?

January 3, 2024 by ESchool News

In the dynamic realm of K-12 education, leveraging technology tools for teaching and learning is essential for creating engaging and effective learning environments.

Newsline

Bluepoint Wind Awards $10,000 in Grants to New Jersey Teachers for Renewable Energy STEM Kits

December 21, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Newark, NJ – Offshore wind company Bluepoint Wind is announcing today the winners of grants to further STEM education for ... Read more

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

Abbott Elementary and a push for Black educator representation

December 20, 2023 by Laura Ascione

During ISTELive 23, panelists discussed the need for students to see themselves in their teachers--and the need for Black educators.

Representation matters, and when students have educators who look like them, it does wonders for their learning experience. At ISTELive 23’s opening mainstage event, featured speakers sat down…

Newsline

Two Remarkable Educators Honored with YouScience® Innovative Educator Award

December 5, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

AMERICAN FORK, Utah /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — In recognition of their exceptional contributions in guiding and inspiring students, Margaret Rice of Washougal School District in Washington and Kathy Peres of ... Read more

Newsline

HSPA named a 5-Star Innovative School 2023 in The Educator report for Mastery Learning

November 29, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

MELBOURNE, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA/EINPresswire.com/ — Edalex, the company powering organisations’ single source of truth for skills and learning data, enthusiastically congratulates ... Read more

AI in Education

Is generative AI a beacon for more accessible education?

December 11, 2023November 20, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Despite low levels of preparedness and barriers to adoption in education, there is a belief in generative AI's potential to empower learners.

Teachers are recognizing that when implemented ethically and with thoughtful consideration, AI can help students with special needs, learning disabilities, and language barriers.

Teaching Trends

This heroic superintendent won’t quit in the pursuit of district excellence

November 15, 2023October 31, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Learn more about how this eSN K-12 Hero Awards Winner ensures that each and every students thrives in the district

Dr. Jesus Jara is a passionate educator who serves as Superintendent of Clark County School District (CCSD), the 5th largest school district in the nation educating more than…

Teaching Trends

How one hero educator gives students workforce skills and experience

October 26, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Learn more about how this eSN K-12 Hero Awards Winner emphasizes workforce readiness through hands-on learning and industry experiences.

Tom Lamont is the painting and design technology instructor at Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School (BVT), in Upton, Massachusetts. Mr. Lamont offers his vocational high school…

Literacy

Teacher helps implement the science of reading ‘one bite at a time’

October 20, 2023October 20, 2023 by Aleksandra Appleton, Chalkbeat Indiana

Indiana is in the midst of a statewide push to train more teachers in the science of reading with the goal of improving literacy rates.

Indiana is in the midst of an enormous undertaking to improve literacy rates. The approach: Align state standards, curriculum, and teacher training programs with practices rooted in the…

Teacher Professional Development

Teacher Q&A: Strengthening PD with AI

October 11, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Artificial intelligence and AI coaching in PD is guiding teachers through a self-coaching cycle aligned to common growth areas.

Just like educational technology is continually advancing, so are best practices for supporting teachers in classrooms. Professional development needs to be relevant, engaging, and personalized.

Teacher Professional Development

Empowering educators through holistic teacher PD

October 4, 2023 by Jessica Petersen General Manager, Professional Development Services, Catapult Learning

Balancing teacher workload and maximizing the outcomes of teacher PD requires a thoughtful and holistic approach to teacher PD.

As leaders, it’s imperative we remain focused on providing educators what they need to succeed as the education landscape continues to evolve. To truly excel in this dynamic…

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.

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