How InfoCase ensures Return on Investment AND Instruction
eSchool News spoke with Diane Doersch, Senior Director at Digital Promise and formerly a Chief Technology & Information Officer of ... Read more
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Safety First
While everyone’s favorite acronym—AI—seems to be the hottest topic as #CoSN2024 kicks off here in Miami, Ashley May, M.S., M.Ed., ... Read more
CoSN IT Leader Spotlight: Don Wolff
In partnership with CoSN, eSchool News is highlighting the innovative and dedicated work of IT leaders in school districts across the country.
eSchool News Live at Transfr XR Futures
AI isn’t the only acronym poised to create vast improvements in the way we teach and learn. Last month, eSchool ... Read more
eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 11 inspiring educators
The eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards recognize the dedicated efforts of education professionals across K-12 departments, including IT, curriculum, instruction and administration.
eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 10 dedicated educators
The eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards recognize the dedicated efforts of education professionals across K-12 departments, including IT, curriculum, instruction and administration.
This heroic superintendent won’t quit in the pursuit of district excellence
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…
How one hero educator gives students workforce skills and experience
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…
Nothing but winning: Edtech honors announced by eSchool, IEI, and Classlink
This week's newsfeeds are stuffed with announcements for finalists and honorees for both educators and vendors on the best and brightest developments for teaching and learning.
And the winners of the 2023 K-12 Hero Awards are…
The K-12 Hero Awards Program recognizes the dedicated efforts of education professionals across K-12 departments, including IT, curriculum, instruction and administration.
Use tech to reassess assessment
Joe Feldman, author of the recently updated Grading for Equity, explores the thorny issue of imbalanced grading and how technology can aid in more accurate, unbiased, and motivational…
Reaching data readiness: 10 steps to take
Discover the power of unified K-12 data. In today’s data-driven era, it’s essential for schools and districts to embrace data interoperability.
Engage younger students with tech the right way
When it comes to building literacy skills, students are never too young to start—as long as it is implemented in a thoughtful way. That’s the perspective of John…
Sneak a peek at 8 eSN K-12 Hero Awards contenders
Nominations for the annual eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards are open, and this year, we're giving you a look at some of the entries that came in by…
ISTE23 Redux—First Takeaways
Upon further review, the biggest ISTE23 announcements and what they say about the state-of-play in edtech.
Top edtech at ISTELive 23
With more than 18,000 attendees, this year's ISTELive 23 in Philadelphia had a little something for everyone, from AI and esports to security solutions and engaging visual displays.
eSchool News Live@ISTE23: Get ready to rumble!
Have a listen for a preview of our coverage before, during, and after this year's show.
eSchool News wraps up Celebrate 25! and spotlights winners
eSchool News is celebrating 25 years in 2023, and during a March contest, 25 winners took home Amazon gift cards, with one additional grand prize winner receiving an…
Take a peek inside this teacher’s Escape Room learning challenges
Escape rooms are engaging for people of all ages—they require durable skills such as creativity, critical thinking, determination, and the ability to work in groups to solve challenges.
Discover how edtech makes your teaching more effective and efficient
Nearly every student has a device and internet access, but that doesn't mean in-person instruction will magically improve. How can we use technology to maximize learning in the…
AI’s promising reality in classrooms
Artificial intelligence (AI) can be an ambiguous word in education circles, evoking images of machines replacing human teachers in the future. The truth, while less fantastic, is that…
Exposing the realities and myths of K-12 cybersecurity
K-12 cybersecurity was thrust into the spotlight when the COVID-19 pandemic forced learning online. And since then, cybersecurity has been a top concern of IT leaders and administrators.
Your classrooms might need digital assistants
AI has untapped potential in classrooms, from preschool through higher education. Digital assistants can transform how educators teach, giving them the freedom to teach from anywhere in the…
Teacher shortages remain a top problem–here’s how to fix them
With no end in sight to this teacher crisis, some districts across the country are filling instructional gaps utilizing non-traditional teaching and learning models.
Learn to align your communication strategies with school safety
Having a campus-wide communication ecosystem is imperative, and school district leaders have no higher priority than to create secure and ... Read more
17 Hero Awards finalists demonstrate their commitment to education
The eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards recognize the dedicated efforts of education professionals across K-12 departments, including IT, curriculum, instruction and administration.
Digital assistants are transforming classrooms
When digital assistants are used in classrooms, the outcomes can be overwhelmingly beneficial. AI has untapped potential in classrooms, from preschool through higher education.
Hero Awards finalists: 18 schools and educators dedicated to learning
The eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards recognize the dedicated efforts of education professionals across K-12 departments, including IT, curriculum, instruction and administration.
Here’s how you can fix teacher shortages in your district
As schools opened their doors this fall, one of the biggest challenges on school leaders' minds: filling teaching vacancies and addressing teacher shortages.
eSchool Media Announces Winners of the 2022 eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards
Recognizing the country’s best examples of K-12 success during the pandemic-era school year, eSchool News recognizes three winners for their ... Read more
Meet the 2022 K-12 Hero Awards winners!
eSchool Media is pleased to announce the three winners of the eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards: Dr. Ann Hughes, Director of Student Intervention for Sanger ISD in Texas;…
How your communication strategies create safe schools
School district leaders have no higher priority than to create secure and informed campus environments. Having a campus-wide communication ecosystem is imperative. Being able to initiate a controlled…
How innovative teaching helps boost productivity
AI has untapped potential in classrooms, from preschool through higher education. An AI digital assistant used in a classroom can transform how educators teach, giving them the freedom…
Immediate solutions to teacher shortages
School districts nationwide are facing unprecedented teacher shortages, with thousands of classrooms unstaffed as the school year begins. Filling these vacancies with certified teachers is a critical need.
eSN K-12 Hero Awards Program nominee: Spotlight on Green Bay Area Public School District
Many new and innovative practices emerged as the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the globe, shuttering physical classrooms and pushing students and teachers online. It's critical to document these…
eSN K-12 Hero Awards Program nominee: Spotlight on FLVS
Educators have always deserved praise and recognition--that has never been more evident than during the pandemic, when they prioritized student safety among heroic efforts to keep learning going…
How to ensure both security and accessibility in your district’s IT strategy
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…
How 3 past Hero Awards winners navigated COVID
The eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards program, sponsored by JAR Systems and SAP Concur, has returned for 2022 and recognizes the dedicated efforts of education professionals across K-12…
District IT can be secure and still be accessible
Cyberattacks against educational institutions have skyrocketed--and keeping student and educator information safe and protected is a top priority.
How to keep your district’s IT safe, yet accessible
Cyberattacks against educational institutions have skyrocketed--and keeping student and educator information safe and protected is a top priority.