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They love me, they love me not: Smart strategies to help students find the perfect college

October 27, 2025 by Donald Kamentz, Contigo Ed

All students can find a college or university that aligns with their goals and abilities, but the college search is an art and a science.

You’ll often hear two words come up in advising sessions as students look ahead to college: match and fit. They sound interchangeable, but they’re not.

AI in Education

National AI training hub for educators to open, funded by OpenAI and Microsoft

July 25, 2025 by Norah Rami, Chalkbeat

More than 400,000 K-12 educators across the country will get free training in AI through a $23 million partnership between a major teachers union and leading tech companies.

ISTE25 Takeaways—BBC Studios Launches Free Global Education Platform to Support Teachers, Students, and Families

July 23, 2025 by Kevin Hogan

BBC Studios, the commercial arm of the BBC, today announced the launch of BBC Learning Hub, a free global education ... Read more

Live @ ISTE 2025

Showfloor News: Introducing Kibeam, the screen-free AI-powered device bringing regular books to life

July 2, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Kibeam is redefining early childhood literacy education with the launch of Kibeam Wand: a first-of-its-kind, screen-free, AI-powered handheld device that ... Read more

Live @ ISTE 2025

Showfloor News: Epson showcases the power of laser displays and collaborative classroom tools

July 1, 2025July 1, 2025 by Laura Ascione

With classrooms evolving and student engagement more important than ever, educators are looking for innovative solutions to enhance learning, boost ... Read more

Education Policy & Funding

Why the Trump administration grounded these middle schoolers’ drones–and other STEM research

June 30, 2025 by Kalyn Belsha, Chalkbeat

Give a girl a drone, and she might see her future as a scientist. But if her teacher doesn’t have the training or resources to turn cool tech…

Innovation Insights

89% of Parents Want Schools to Lead on Phone-Free Policies

June 12, 2025 by Kevin Hogan

To promote adaptive repetitive thinking, educators can address unpleasant emotions that students may experience with content on digital media

Yondr, the pioneer of phone-free spaces, today released a groundbreaking new report capturing the sentiment of over 1,000 parents nationwide ... Read more

AI in Education

3 ways to rethink reading intervention with AI

June 4, 2025June 4, 2025 by Nesren El-Baz, ESL Educator

AI can offer a powerful layer of literacy support for students struggling with reading, especially those who feel left behind.

Many teachers are aware of both the problem and the potential solution, yet feel uncertain about taking the next step. AI, when used thoughtfully, can support reading growth--especially…

Microsoft and FFA help students use smart sensors and AI to learn about the future of farming and technology

May 30, 2025 by Kevin Hogan

Microsoft Corp. and the National FFA Organization on Tuesday announced the national expansion of FarmBeats for Students, a cutting-edge educational program ... Read more

Teach Contracts a Lesson With Education Contract Management Software

July 22, 2025May 22, 2025 by Jeff Festa

The education sector involves strict parameters around contracts and even stricter budgets. To solve these challenges and many others, ... Read more

Literacy

One-Two-Three-Read!: A motivational reading program that works

May 20, 2025 by Dr. Gregory Stephens, Rust College and Mississippi State University

An educator-created reading program inspired genuine excitement, reinforced reading habits, and brought classrooms together.

How can educators transform reading into something students want to do rather than have to do? That’s the question we set out to answer when we created One-Two-Three-Read!.

AI in Education

How 4 districts use AI tools to transform education

April 25, 2025 by Laura Ascione

When it comes to innovative education, AI tools are helping teachers and students take teaching and learning to a new level.

Simply put, AI can do a lot--it can personalize learning, help students expand on ideas for assignments, and reduce time spent on administrative tasks, freeing up educators to…

A FREE Year-Round Reading & Writing Toolkit for Your K-8 Teachers

May 15, 2025April 7, 2025 by Jeff Festa

In this Toolkit, you’ll find a collection of high-leverage tools to distribute to K-8 teams. Print the tools and ... Read more

Innovation Insights

CASEL Becomes New Home for Engaging Schools Resources

March 18, 2025 by Kevin Hogan

The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) recently announced that it has become the new steward of Engaging ... Read more

STEM & STEAM Trends

5 powerful ways to link STEM lessons to real-world applications

March 14, 2025 by Michael Grieb, Van Andel Institute for Education

Linking STEM concepts with the real world helps students establish a foundation for lifelong learning and inquiry.

If we want our students to engage with the material in a way that’s memorable, meaningful, and fun, then we need to help them discover why it is…

STEM & STEAM Trends

Capitalizing on investments: 4 ways to use calculators beyond math class

March 18, 2025March 12, 2025 by Erick Archer, Texas Instruments

Students can--and should--learn math concepts across subject matters, while maximizing their use of graphing calculators.

While calculators are traditionally used in math classrooms, their application can extend to so much more, which ups the value in the investment and helps broaden students’ application…

Blessings in a Backpack Names Lisa Hanneman as Chief Development Officer

March 13, 2025March 3, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

CHICAGO – Blessings in a Backpack, a nonprofit organization that provides hunger-free weekends for kids across the United States, has announced ... Read more

Gale and Utah State Library Partner to Provide Residents Free Access to New Digital Resources

February 27, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

Salt Lake City, UTAH & FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – Utah State Library has partnered with Gale, part of Cengage Group, ... Read more

Innovation Insights

Libraries Offer Free Tutoring as Schools Cut Back Services

February 26, 2025 by Kevin Hogan

As schools navigate budget constraints and tutoring programs are reduced, families are seeking reliable academic support for their students. With ... Read more

Innovation Insights

EY and Microsoft equip the next generation with AI skills

February 21, 2025 by Kevin Hogan

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

The EY organization and Microsoft announced this month the launch of the AI Skills Passport (AISP), which assists students aged 16 and older in ... Read more

College and Career Readiness

Empowering students to earn college credit from high school classrooms

February 18, 2025 by Allison Collier, Collierville High School

Students need clarity on their postsecondary pathways

When I discovered Modern States, a philanthropic organization offering free online courses that give any student the chance to learn college-level content, I knew it could be transformative…

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FREE Online Professional Learning for Middle Grade STEM Educators

February 10, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

Through October 2025, the Institute for the Study of Resilience in Youth ( ISRY) invites grade 6 to 8 STEM ... Read more

Durable Skills

This district champions media literacy to combat “brain rot”

February 10, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Teaching critical thinking skills helps to ensure students are active and engaged--and that they aren't falling victim to brain rot.

It’s critical that students know how to use digital content, but as students have more access to information, it’s also critical that they know how to evaluate that…

Education Policy & Funding

Immigration arrests at schools loom after Trump changes longstanding policy

February 7, 2025 by Kalyn Belsha, Chalkbeat

The end of treating schools as sensitive locations is just one of many executive actions on immigration from the new Trump administration.

The Trump administration has cleared the way for immigration arrests at or near schools, ending a decades-old approach.

STEM & STEAM Trends

Using free resources to connect the environment to education

February 26, 2025February 6, 2025 by Merek Chang, Hacienda La Puente Unified School District

Drawing connections between classroom topics and industries through project-based learning better prepares students to think critically.

As a National Board-Certified Teacher, I love incorporating media literacy, environmental literacy, and civic engagement into my teaching. I want my students to think critically about how things…

Newsline

MackinVIA Earns Prestigious Platinum Modern Library AwardFrom LibraryWorks For Its 10th Consecutive Yea

January 24, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

Burnsville, MN – January 16, 2025 – Mackin, a leader in providing print and digitaleducational resources for PK-12, is proud ... Read more

Student Well-Being

Screen-free students: How Spokane Public Schools is helping kids engage in real life

January 24, 2025 by Sean Duke, Washington State School Directors' Association

In just two years, the district has seen attendance increase, student engagement and wellness improve, and dependence on smartphones diminish

The adverse effects of this excessive screen time have significantly impacted students’ social- emotional health. Forty-one percent of teens with the highest social media usage struggle with mental health issues.

College and Career Readiness

The FAFSA is finally easier–but that’s still not enough

January 17, 2025 by Betheny Gross, PhD, WGU Labs

As higher education enrollment continues to decline, the need for bold action around accessible financial aid and the FAFSA grows.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has long been the starting line for millions of students on the path to higher education. For decades, it’s also…

Live @ FETC 2025

Show Floor News–Robotics Curriculum for Grades 3-5

January 17, 2025January 16, 2025 by Laura Ascione

KinderLab Robotics, creator of the award-winning KIBO robot, is expanding its curriculum offerings to serve students in grades 3–5 with Exploring with ... Read more

Live @ FETC 2025

Show Floor News—The Cyber Pouch

January 17, 2025January 14, 2025 by Kevin Hogan

Cellairis announced the launch of The Cyber Pouch, a solution designed to address the growing challenge of cell phone usage ... Read more

Live @ FETC 2025

Show Floor News—The Imagine Learning Solution

January 14, 2025 by Kevin Hogan

zSpace unveiled the zSpace Imagine Learning Solution—a headset-free AR/VR laptop system designed specifically for elementary learners. The all-in-one solution offers ... Read more

Digital Learning Tools

Digital testing, AI, and personalized learning in 2025

January 10, 2025 by Dr. Shaan Patel, MD, MBA, Prep Expert

The digital future of education will be more flexible, inclusive, and tailored to prepare students for lifelong success.

2024 has been a transformative year within education. From the rise of technology use within education to the adaptation of free tuition programs at schools like MIT, the…

Newsline

New Collection of Free Environmental Education Resources Encourages Students and Teachers to Explore the World

January 9, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC — To empower teachers and students to explore their world, the Environmental Education Initiative offers a curated collection of free ... Read more

Student Well-Being

I offer free online therapy to teens. Here’s what I’m seeing–and why it matters

December 30, 2024 by Erin Mack, Chalkbeat

Online therapy can help teens explore their emotions, develop coping strategies, and build resilience--key well-being skills.

Before the pandemic, the idea of communicating with a therapist via text seemed unthinkable. Then COVID closures and an unprecedented surge in teen mental health issues changed everything.

Students with Special Needs

Special education staffing shortages put students’ futures at risk–how to solve that is tricky

December 27, 2024 by Kalyn Belsha, Chalkbeat

While the number of special education teachers has risen over the past two decades, the demand still outpaces the supply

Every year, more special education teachers quit than graduate from the nation’s teacher preparation programs, even as the number of students diagnosed with disabilities keeps rising.

Newsline

NCCER Program Expansion Impacts Thousands Nationwide in 2024

December 26, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

ALACHUA, Fla. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) — a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization — ... Read more

Student Well-Being

A free mental health navigator targets student well-being

December 26, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

The web-based resource is for K-12 administrators and educators looking to augment student mental health support and student well-being.

A new no-cost tool aims to support school districts and educational decision-makers nationwide in their selection and implementation of digital resources to support student mental health.

Free Web Filter Buyer’s Guide for K-12 Schools

May 28, 2025December 13, 2024 by Jeff Festa

Are you evaluating your district’s web filtering options? Learn how new web filters help improve cybersecurity, safety, and compliance ... Read more

AI in Education

Common Sense Media, OpenAI launch free K-12 AI training course

December 11, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

“ChatGPT Foundations for K-12 Educators" helps teachers safely and effectively navigate AI, generative AI, and ChatGPT in the classroom.

In a nod to educators' desire to become more comfortable using AI in teaching and learning, Common Sense Media and OpenAI have launched "ChatGPT Foundations for K-12 Educators."

COVID in Schools

Remote learning hurt high school grad rates–ditching exit exams helped

December 5, 2024 by Kalyn Belsha, Chalkbeat

Remote learning's full effects on high school graduation rates are not clear--many students who struggled have not yet reached high school.

Until now, the story of how COVID affected who got their high school diploma went something like this: Graduation rates dipped a little for the class of 2021,…

They love me, they love me not: Smart strategies to help students find the perfect college

National AI training hub for educators to open, funded by OpenAI and Microsoft

ISTE25 Takeaways—BBC Studios Launches Free Global Education Platform to Support Teachers, Students, and Families

Showfloor News: Introducing Kibeam, the screen-free AI-powered device bringing regular books to life

Showfloor News: Epson showcases the power of laser displays and collaborative classroom tools

Why the Trump administration grounded these middle schoolers’ drones–and other STEM research

89% of Parents Want Schools to Lead on Phone-Free Policies

3 ways to rethink reading intervention with AI

Microsoft and FFA help students use smart sensors and AI to learn about the future of farming and technology

One-Two-Three-Read!: A motivational reading program that works

How 4 districts use AI tools to transform education

5 powerful ways to link STEM lessons to real-world applications

Capitalizing on investments: 4 ways to use calculators beyond math class

Gale and Utah State Library Partner to Provide Residents Free Access to New Digital Resources

Libraries Offer Free Tutoring as Schools Cut Back Services

EY and Microsoft equip the next generation with AI skills

Empowering students to earn college credit from high school classrooms

FREE Online Professional Learning for Middle Grade STEM Educators

This district champions media literacy to combat “brain rot”

Immigration arrests at schools loom after Trump changes longstanding policy

Using free resources to connect the environment to education

MackinVIA Earns Prestigious Platinum Modern Library AwardFrom LibraryWorks For Its 10th Consecutive Yea

The FAFSA is finally easier–but that’s still not enough

Show Floor News–Robotics Curriculum for Grades 3-5

Show Floor News—The Cyber Pouch

Show Floor News—The Imagine Learning Solution

Digital testing, AI, and personalized learning in 2025

New Collection of Free Environmental Education Resources Encourages Students and Teachers to Explore the World

I offer free online therapy to teens. Here’s what I’m seeing–and why it matters

Special education staffing shortages put students’ futures at risk–how to solve that is tricky

NCCER Program Expansion Impacts Thousands Nationwide in 2024

A free mental health navigator targets student well-being

Common Sense Media, OpenAI launch free K-12 AI training course

Remote learning hurt high school grad rates–ditching exit exams helped

Why interactive solutions are a smarter investment for schools

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

BBC Learning Hub Launches Walking with Dinosaurs Virtual Field Trip Resources

Four education innovators honored with the 2025 Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education

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