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Curriculum Associates Names 31 Exemplar Teachers to Its 2023 Class of Extraordinary Educators™

January 4, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

NORTH BILLERICA, Mass.—Curriculum Associates recently named its 2023 class of Extraordinary Educators, an annual program that celebrates and connects exemplar ... Read more

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National Alliance of Black School Educators Names Patricia Smith of St Charles Parish Public Schools the 2022 NABSE $10,000 Scholarship Award Recipient

January 3, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

NORTH BILLERICA, Mass.—The National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) recently named Patricia Smith, director of federal programs for St. ... Read more

STEM & STEAM Trends

STEM learning makes this educator shine

December 22, 2022 by Laura Ascione

One of three eSN K-12 Hero Awards winners and nominated by Bluum, Kim Leblanc was selected for the innovative STEM learning initiatives she champions in her district and…

Online & Hybrid Learning

5 components of a great hybrid learning program

January 4, 2024December 19, 2022 by Kaley Zuniga, Live Teacher and Content Coach, Stride Inc.

Communication and creativity are key when it comes to establishing a warm and welcoming hybrid learning classroom.

Over the past year and a half, “hybrid learning” has become quite the buzzword when it comes to education. With the COVID-19 pandemic impacting learners across the world,…

Teaching Trends

How to keep your students weird

December 8, 2022 by Ben Talsma, Learning Solution Specialist, Van Andel Institute for Education

It’s great to be weird—here are three strategies educators can use to help students embrace their weirdness

Every educator knows that weirdness is what makes our students grow. After all, curiosity, creativity, and critical thought don’t bloom in a stagnant mind. So instead of wringing…

Teacher Professional Development

6 reasons to improve teacher and principal evaluation policies

December 7, 2022 by Nicole Gerber, NCTQ

New data and analysis released by the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) finds ample opportunities for improvement in states’ teacher and principal evaluation policies. With educator quality…

SEL Trends

5 science lessons that foster students’ social-emotional growth

January 25, 2023November 21, 2022 by John Oosterman & Dawn McCotter, Van Andel Institute for Education

With a little intentionality and planning, social-emotional learning skills can be implemented into any content area.

It’s been said, “If a child can do advanced math, speak three languages, or receive top grades, but can’t manage their emotions, practice conflict resolution, or handle stress,…

Emergency Planning & Response

3 ways schools play a vital role in community safety

December 7, 2022November 8, 2022 by Sam Bowman, Contributing Writer, eSchool News

Local schools can uplift safety in the community, providing a place outside of traditional school hours for children and families to feel secure

Schools do so much for a community. They provide a safe place for children to learn and grow each day, filled with educators who truly care. However, as…

Edtech Trends

How teachers like me can use AI to improve their teaching

December 5, 2022October 11, 2022 by Summer Workman, 7th Grade Language Arts Teacher, Keller Independent School District

AI coaching aligns with a focus on action-oriented professional development and is far from traditional sit-and-get professional development.

It is easy, as an educator, to get stuck in a rut. In fact, it’s nearly impossible to avoid at some point or another during the school year.

District Management

Running the numbers: New data on the state-of-play in education

December 7, 2022September 27, 2022 by Kevin Hogan

What's the latest in education--and how is it impacting state and district leaders, teachers, and students?

In this week's Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: Educator retention hinges on these 3 things; E-rate spending reveals schools’ tech evolution; and a new report: Equity,…

SEL Trends

Students’ emotional growth continues beyond classroom walls

December 7, 2022September 22, 2022 by Pamela Briskman, Vice President of Education, Galileo Learning

The most effective educators are aware of the benefits of emotional growth and weave SEL practices into the daily fabric of their teachings.

As the days of summer dwindle, many parents are looking at the fast-approaching new academic year with a sense of uncertainty and unease. A nationwide teacher shortage has…

Teacher Well-Being

5 ways to support educator well-being this school year

December 7, 2022September 19, 2022 by Danielle Sullivan, National Director of Content and Implementation, Curriculum Associates

Educators are likely feeling burned out, exhausted, and overwhelmed--here's how to promote educator well-being and mental health.

From teaching through a global pandemic to adjusting in real time to teacher shortages and policy changes, from worrying about school safety to trying to manage more disruptive…

District Management

Educator retention hinges on these 3 things

December 7, 2022September 14, 2022 by Laura Ascione

teacher retention and educator retention are critical issues--edtech potential is improving

Confidence in the education profession has dropped for the second year in a row, according to the 2022 Educator Confidence Report from learning technology company HMH. An annual…

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K12 Technology Company Edlio Acquires SchoolInfo, Launches Edlio Access App

September 9, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

GLENDALE, Calif. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Edlio, leading provider of technology solutions for K-12 schools, is pleased to announce its acquisition ... Read more

Online & Hybrid Learning

How I make online teaching work as a high school educator

December 7, 2022September 9, 2022 by Brit Quarnberg, High School Mathematics Teacher, Great Lakes Learning Academy

When the pandemic hit and schools across the country shifted to virtual, an educator saw an opportunity to make a change that would support her career and love for traveling

I have been teaching at traditional and charter schools for the past 18 years, and I remain encouraged by the determination of the students I serve, even when…

STEM & STEAM

7 educators share back-to-school action plans

September 9, 2022September 9, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Back-to-school season comes with a mix of excitement and hesitation--here's how 7 educators are handling school openings in their schools and districts

This year, classrooms are opening with a combination of optimism and uncertainty. On one hand, this is the first truly “normal” back-to-school opening since the fall of 2019.

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Savvas Unveils Major Enhancements to its Award-Winning Savvas Realize Platform, Offering Time-Saving Features Designed with Educators in Mind

August 25, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY — Inspired by input from its educator users, Savvas Learning Company is excited to announce that for ... Read more

K-12 Cybersecurity

How to ensure both security and accessibility in your district’s IT strategy

December 5, 2022August 4, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Cyberattacks are running rampant in education--experts share tips to keep your district's network safe while ensuring ease of use

Keeping student and educator information safe and protected is a top priority, particularly now in the wake of skyrocketing cyberattacks. When it comes to fighting cyberattacks, schools need…

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How hands-on education creates better educators

August 3, 2022 by Monica Cappiello, Instructor, Ohlone College & Education Liaison, SIGGRAPH 2022

To become better educators, teachers need the right tools--and the hands-on training--to help them face new and upcoming challenges head-on

The profession of Educator is one of the most important occupations in the world. A great teacher inspires, motivates, encourages, and has direct impact on their students’ academic…

Digital Learning Tools

5 digital tools to enhance your social studies instruction

January 4, 2024July 25, 2022 by Stacey Higgins NBCT, GT Endorsed, Fourth Grade Team Leader, Forest Lake Elementary School

Social studies is critical to students’ lives beyond the classroom--educators should use every possible tool to engage students in this critical discipline

Over the span of my 22-year career as South Carolina public school educator, I’ve taught in self-contained classrooms and I’ve been in departmentalized settings. Although I love teaching…

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District IT can be secure and still be accessible

July 21, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Cyberattacks against educational institutions have skyrocketed--and keeping student and educator information safe and protected is a top priority.

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

ISTE, Dept. of ED target digital equity through improved tech proficiency

January 25, 2023July 14, 2022 by Laura Ascione

The EPPs for Digital Equity and Transformation Pledge builds on ISTE’s commitment to help new teachers be successful at a time of rapid change in education

The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) and the U.S. Department of Education have launched an initiative to help new teachers gain the digital skills needed to…

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How to keep your district’s IT safe, yet accessible

July 7, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Cyberattacks against educational institutions have skyrocketed--and keeping student and educator information safe and protected is a top priority.

District Management

3 things that will improve your teachers’ school experience

July 7, 2022 by Byron Adams, K-12 Education Strategy Leader, Qualtrics

School leaders can take targeted steps that will improve the K-12 teacher experience--a critical move as teachers face mounting stress.

With growing concerns over health and safety, staff shortages and more, teachers are feeling the pressure. As a matter of fact, 90 percent of the educator-members of the…

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Phenix City Teacher Wins Marbury Technology Innovation Award

July 1, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Phenix City, AL— Last week Central High School teacher, Tim Loreman was recognized as an exemplary educator in technology. He ... Read more

Coding and Robotics

How this teacher uses story coding to spark creativity and collaboration

December 7, 2022June 30, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Combining coding with literacy into an approach known as story coding offers a wide range of benefits for students across all subject areas.

When coding merges with storytelling, you have story coding, in which students use computational skills and design thinking as they demonstrate creativity across core curricular areas.

School Library Innovations

6 time-saving tech tricks for school librarians

December 12, 2023June 29, 2022 by Laura Ascione

School librarians can leverage edtech tools to engage with students, support teachers, and make their school libraries dynamic and welcoming learning spaces

Is there an educator on the planet who would turn down a bit more time in their day?

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Sachs Foundation and Teach For America Team Up to Deliver Funds and Support to Black Educators in Colorado, Addressing the Black Teacher Shortage

June 16, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., June 16, 2022 — The Sachs Foundation, an organization that has supported Black Coloradans since 1931, and Teach ... Read more

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Is your district’s IT safe and accessible?

June 16, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Cyberattacks against educational institutions have skyrocketed--and keeping student and educator information safe and protected is a top priority.

Digital Literacy

4 tools to help students build post-COVID research skills

December 7, 2022June 16, 2022 by By Kimberly Parsons, 6th Grade Language Arts Teacher, Gilbert H. Hood Middle School

Students' research skills need a refresh after COVID.

As an educator with 21 years of experience in teaching and learning, I have had the opportunity to work with students of differing abilities and learning backgrounds. During…

SEL & Well-Being

4 engaging strategies that promote student SEL

June 15, 2022 by Terra Tarango, Director and Education Officer, Van Andel Institute for Education

Opportunities to integrate SEL into the classroom help students gain the creativity, compassion, and grit to succeed

In 2020, the World Economic Forum released a list of the most sought-after skills for the jobs of tomorrow. Among them were a number of surprising entries such…

Classroom Innovations

Do we do our best work for machines?

June 15, 2022 by Casey Thompson, Digital Media Manager, Skyward

For educators, AI needs to be seen as a powerful tool but still a tool—not a substitute for a human teacher or administrator.

The revolution in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) has been a long time coming. Since the mid-1980s, scholarly journals have been predicting the widespread adoption of…

Literacy

How an AI tutor more than tripled my school’s literacy rates during the pandemic

December 7, 2022June 3, 2022 by Jaclyn Brown Wright, Principal, Brewbaker Primary School

An AI tutor helped this district with reading scores

In pandemic and post-pandemic era education, teachers, school leaders, and parents have been concerned with getting kids back on grade level and closing the achievement gap.

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Grand Valley State University and Littera Education Partner to Provide High-Impact Tutoring to Every K-12 Student in Michigan

June 2, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

New York – June 2, 2022 – A new partnership between the Grand Valley State University (GVSU) NextEd Co-Lab and ... Read more

Game-Based Learning

5 ways to engage your students with Minecraft

December 7, 2022June 1, 2022 by Felisa Ford, Digital Learning Specialist, Atlanta Public Schools

Microsoft is a game-based learning platform promotes creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving in an immersive digital environment.

As an educator for over 27 years and a Digital Learning Specialist (social studies) for the past 7 years in Atlanta Public Schools, I have supported educators across…

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Ripple Effects Offers Access to Its Educator Ally Program to Support Teachers’ Social Emotional Needs

May 26, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

SEATTLE – May 26, 2022 – As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded, educators found themselves in unfamiliar territory as they dealt ... Read more

SEL & Well-Being

Student well-being is critical–here’s how to support it

May 19, 2022 by Laura Ascione

When you support student well-being, you're supporting their long-term academic and personal success

Student well-being has a direct impact on student motivation, engagement, and learning. In short, their social and emotional well-being has a long-term impact. It is absolutely critical that…

School Management

5 tips to retain your educators during school staff shortages

December 7, 2022May 18, 2022 by Whitney Green, Assistant Principal, Ooltewah High School

School districts are approaching normalcy, but school staff shortages will continue to occur for the foreseeable future

The past two years of pandemic-related stresses and uncertainty have left educators exhausted, even as school districts are returning to a sense of normalcy.

District Management

How to solve the teacher shortage remotely

May 17, 2022 by Kevin Hogan

COVID has thinned the teacher pool, causing a teacher shortage due due to extra stress and demands in the wake of the pandemic.

In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: Schools amplify inequity with failed solutions to teacher shortages; transforming summer school with high-dosage tutoring; and how…

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Riverside Insights and Educator Impact Partner to Improve Student Well-being and Enrich School Cultures

May 6, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

ITASCA, Ill. – May 6, 2022 – Riverside Insights®, a leading developer of research-based assessments and analytics, today announced a ... Read more

Curriculum Associates Names 31 Exemplar Teachers to Its 2023 Class of Extraordinary Educators™

National Alliance of Black School Educators Names Patricia Smith of St Charles Parish Public Schools the 2022 NABSE $10,000 Scholarship Award Recipient

STEM learning makes this educator shine

5 components of a great hybrid learning program

How to keep your students weird

6 reasons to improve teacher and principal evaluation policies

5 science lessons that foster students’ social-emotional growth

3 ways schools play a vital role in community safety

How teachers like me can use AI to improve their teaching

Running the numbers: New data on the state-of-play in education

Students’ emotional growth continues beyond classroom walls

5 ways to support educator well-being this school year

Educator retention hinges on these 3 things

K12 Technology Company Edlio Acquires SchoolInfo, Launches Edlio Access App

How I make online teaching work as a high school educator

7 educators share back-to-school action plans

Savvas Unveils Major Enhancements to its Award-Winning Savvas Realize Platform, Offering Time-Saving Features Designed with Educators in Mind

How hands-on education creates better educators

5 digital tools to enhance your social studies instruction

ISTE, Dept. of ED target digital equity through improved tech proficiency

3 things that will improve your teachers’ school experience

Phenix City Teacher Wins Marbury Technology Innovation Award

How this teacher uses story coding to spark creativity and collaboration

6 time-saving tech tricks for school librarians

Sachs Foundation and Teach For America Team Up to Deliver Funds and Support to Black Educators in Colorado, Addressing the Black Teacher Shortage

4 tools to help students build post-COVID research skills

Do we do our best work for machines?

How an AI tutor more than tripled my school’s literacy rates during the pandemic

Grand Valley State University and Littera Education Partner to Provide High-Impact Tutoring to Every K-12 Student in Michigan

5 ways to engage your students with Minecraft

Student well-being is critical–here’s how to support it

5 tips to retain your educators during school staff shortages

How to solve the teacher shortage remotely

Riverside Insights and Educator Impact Partner to Improve Student Well-being and Enrich School Cultures

Why interactive solutions are a smarter investment for schools

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

School Specialty Expands Learning Beyond the Screen with New Outdoor Furniture Line

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