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College and Career Readiness

With VR goggles, students in detention centers gain career training

May 6, 2025 by Laura Ascione
When students have access to career training modules through VR goggles, they can focus on building successful career paths in school.
Education is a cornerstone for personal growth and economic success, but for students in juvenile detention facilities, it serves a deeper purpose, equipping students with the skills they’ll…

Integrating AI Can Supercharge Operational Efficiency in Educational Facilities

April 15, 2025April 15, 2025 by Jeff Festa
  Embrace a fresh strategy to boost operational efficiency and sustainability within your educational facility. By integrating AI, schools can ... Read more
College and Career Readiness

The power of goal setting: A skill for lifelong success

April 15, 2025April 15, 2025 by Phylicia Littleton, Pearson Virtual Schools
No matter the educational environment, clear goal setting helps students channel their energy in the right direction and outline objectives.
For students, the mid-year stretch is a chance to assess their learning, refine their decision-making skills, and build momentum for the opportunities ahead.
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…
College and Career Readiness

8 questions every student should ask before choosing a college 

March 20, 2025 by Michael N. Yates, CSAEd, CSAEd-HRL, CSAEd-SC, Canisius University
College choice is about more than just academics--it’s about finding a place where students can grow, succeed, and feel at home.
With College Decision Day approaching, students are bombarded with information--rankings, brochures, campus tours, and advice from every direction.
Students with Special Needs

Crafting technology-driven IEPs

January 24, 2025 by Shannon Keenan, Special Education Teacher
Technology-driven IEPs create more student-centered learning experiences by implementing digital tools and enhancing collaboration.
Individualized Education Plans (IEP) have been the foundation of special education for decades, and the process in which these documents are written has evolved over the years.
Online & Hybrid Learning

How to choose the right digital courses for your students

January 21, 2025 by Misty Mizzoni, FlexPoint
Identifying your digital must-haves is among the most important actions to ensure digital courses meet student needs.
With an abundance of digital curriculum options in the marketplace, it can feel overwhelming for school administrators to find digital courses that meet the needs of their students.
College and Career Readiness

5 ways kids will learn about careers in 2025

January 13, 2025 by Jean Eddy, American Student Assistance
Exploring career paths with real-world relevance can help students determine their next steps after high school.
When it comes to figuring out what to do after high school, too many of today's young people are anxious, uninformed, and unprepared.
Teacher Professional Development

Strategies to craft effective PD for schools and districts

November 15, 2024 by Jamie Fernandez-Schendt, Participate Learning
To create useful, sustained teacher PD in schools and districts, align efforts with school-specific needs and district-wide goals
The best teacher professional development is an empowering experience that equips educators with the skills and insights they need to grow and thrive in their careers.
Coding and Robotics

5 ways online coding programs prep students for success

October 4, 2024 by Hunter McConnell, Jacksonville ISD
Districts can start small and easily manage their coding programs as they expand to more students and set students up for success.
When our middle school started offering a robotics course to its students this year, it was a pretty big deal. I’d used a gamified coding platform in my…

Use E-Rate funding for managed solutions to drive student success

September 25, 2024September 24, 2024 by Jeff Festa
  K-12 schools face persistent budget challenges related to today’s escalating technology demands. For more than25 years, the E-Rate program ... Read more
District Management

Building meaningful school-home connections to boost attendance

September 19, 2024 by Ian Fish, Alvord Unified School District
Aligning daily operations with a broader strategic vision helps school leaders boost student attendance and strengthen school-home connections
In my role as Assistant Director of Student Services, I've learned that the most crucial factor in improving student attendance isn't about policies or procedures--it's about connections.
Literacy

6 ways to maximize paraeducators in structured literacy classrooms

August 21, 2024August 21, 2024 by Laura Axtell, M.Ed., MCC, Reading Horizons
The more paraeducators know about the content and curriculum, the more they can expand instructional options with Structured Literacy.
Could Harry Potter have defeated Voldemort without the skill and support of Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley? Not a chance. Can you imagine Lucy without Ethel? It’s unthinkable.
Curriculum & Assessment

6 tips to select the right assessments for your district

July 19, 2024 by Laura Ascione
The right assessments and tools can help educators and district leaders accurately measure students' academic progress.
Ensuring student achievement is on track is critical, particularly as post-pandemic academic progress still remains slower for some student groups.
District Management

Tech investments determine school success

July 3, 2024 by Thomas Pollard, Brother International Corporation
The diversity of printers and printing devices within a district leads to challenges for IT departments and budgetary concerns for schools.
In recent years, school system leadership has been confronted with many complex decisions, ranging from security concerns and public health crises to budgetary constraints and the diverse needs of students, faculty,…
Newsline

VHS Learning Announces 2024 College Scholarship Winners

June 11, 2024 by ESchool News Staff
Boston – Today, nonprofit VHS Learning announced the winners of its 16th annual college scholarship program. The scholarship committee selected ... Read more
AR & VR in the Classroom

3 AR/VR resources that nurture student curiosity

May 22, 2024 by Alexis Teitelbaum, Allegheny Valley School District
Incorporating AR and VR into instruction lets educators promote 21st century skills for students, and also boosts student engagement.
As a Technology Explorations teacher for my district, I’m tasked with finding and incorporating the latest technology resources into classrooms effectively and engagingly.
STEM & STEAM Trends

Guidance counselors could help female high schoolers erase the STEM gender gap

May 29, 2024April 16, 2024 by Amy McCaig, Rice University Office of Public Affairs
School counselors can deliver tailored support based on students’ unique experiences and needs--including close the STEM gender gap.
New research from Rice University Kinder finds that female students may be more likely to stick with STEM curriculum when they receive support from high school guidance counselors.
IT Innovations

9 in 10 K-12 tech leaders predict surge in IT workload

April 9, 2024 by Laura Ascione
Despite growing challenges and smaller budgets, K-12 tech leaders remain focused on maintaining student device access and 1:1 initiatives.
Nine out of ten K-12 tech leaders expect their IT asset inventories will grow in 2024, while almost half (48 percent) predict their IT budgets will diminish, according…
College and Career Readiness

Igniting student curiosity through career exploration

March 27, 2024 by Tim Needles, Smithtown School District & Five Towns College
Career resources and career exploration add immense value to classroom instruction for both educators and students.
Over my 25 years in the classroom, I’ve seen educators successfully overcome a variety of challenges to help their students learn. However, student engagement remains a challenge for…
Newsline

New Research Reveals Vital Professional Learning Insights

March 20, 2024 by ESchool News Staff
DENVER ( BUSINESS WIRE)–MindSpark Learning®, a nonprofit organization specializing in extraordinary learning experiences, conducted vital market research to understand evolving ... Read more

Choosing the Right Assessments for Your District

August 14, 2024March 13, 2024 by Jeff Festa
6 Key Questions to Ask With the right assessment tools, K–12 educators can accurately measure students’ progress toward learning goals. ... Read more
Innovation Insights

Missouri Makes the Most of Student Data

March 12, 2024 by Kevin Hogan
Tech leaders who are focused on data privacy must carefully examine the way their district's data is stored
Last week, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), in partnership with SAS, launched the Missouri Data Visualization ... Read more
AI in Education

5 tech, AI tools to enhance teacher team success

February 15, 2024 by Steve Ventura
With the right implementation, tech and AI tools can increase the success of teacher teams and professional learning communities.
Technology plays a crucial, and expanding, role in today’s schools. The availability of tech tools, including those with artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, continues to grow.
Teaching Trends

Friday 5: Teaching strategies for classroom success

January 12, 2024 by Laura Ascione
Teaching strategies are instrumental in students' success and contribute to an engaged classroom
All classrooms are different and require different teaching strategies to address various concerns, goals, and learning trends. Plus, it takes a dedicated teacher to employ the right teaching…
Edtech Trends

65 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

January 5, 2024 by Laura Ascione
What edtech trends will take top billing in schools and districts in the new year? We asked experts and stakeholders.
As we wave farewell to 2023, we're looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. Moving away from the pandemic, educators still grapple…
Edtech Trends

65 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

February 6, 2024January 1, 2024 by Laura Ascione
What edtech trends will take top billing in schools and districts in the new year? We asked experts and stakeholders.
As we wave farewell to 2023, we're looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. Moving away from the pandemic, educators still grapple…
Edtech Trends

65 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

January 21, 2024January 1, 2024 by Laura Ascione
What edtech trends will take top billing in schools and districts in the new year? We asked experts and stakeholders.
As we wave farewell to 2023, we're looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. Moving away from the pandemic, educators still grapple…
Newsline

VHS Learning Earns MSA-CESS Reaccreditation 

December 7, 2023 by ESchool News Staff
Boston – VHS Learning has once again received accreditation from the Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS), ... Read more
College and Career Readiness

Helping students navigate college majors

December 4, 2023 by Sam Bowman, Contributing Writer, eSchool News
When trying to help students navigate college majors, focus on understanding their needs and motivations as you proceed.
Deciding on a college major is a tricky decision for even the most dedicated of students. Before enrolling, students have to consider their own skills, their career prospects,…

The Future of Building Integration Could Be Old Wiring

November 22, 2023November 13, 2023 by Jeff Festa
Companies and organizations around the world rely on networking technology to transmit ever-greater volumes of data, causing demand for cloud ... Read more
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…
Edtech Trends

Edtech integration, student engagement are top goals for new school year

September 25, 2023 by Laura Ascione
Educators conveyed excitement about increased engagement, reconnecting with students, and using new education technology and strategies.
Educators are optimistic about implementing new edtech tools, including AI and gamified learning, and are prioritizing student engagement as the new school year gets underway, according to a…
Durable Skills

3 lessons on perseverance from Stoffel the honey badger

May 5, 2024September 19, 2023 by Jon Oosterman, Learning Specialist, Van Andel Institute for Education
Perseverance requires flexibility and patience, but it results in growth and new opportunities for students and teachers alike.
Have you ever heard the story of Stoffel the honey badger? Stoffel was rescued by a wildlife rehabilitation center after being injured by a pride of lions and…
AI in Education

A cautious approach to using AI in education

December 11, 2023September 19, 2023 by Alexander Slagg, Middle School English Language Arts Teacher, Illinois
Guardrails are needed to keep AI technologies mission-centered in schools and classrooms--using AI in education has potential and pitfalls.
The November 2022 release of ChatGTP by OpenAI was an inflection point for AI technology. It was quickly followed by several competing AI systems: Microsoft’s AI-powered Bing search…

The S.M.A.R.T. Approach to Modernizing Your School District’s Infrastructure

December 6, 2023September 9, 2023 by Jeff Festa
Switches, routers, and firewalls may not be as glamorous as tablets or smartboards, but a school district’s digital infrastructure plays ... Read more
District Management

5 ways to update aging media centers

August 31, 2023 by Melanie Honeycutt, Ed.D. & Debbie Dale, Burke County Schools
Taking advantage of ESSER funding helped one district update media centers and make learning more collaborative and flexible.
We used our ESSER funding opportunity—plus some additional funding from other sources—to thoroughly review our current facilities across 27 different schools. We sought out the facilities with the…
College and Career Readiness

10 things schools need to do to build students’ networks

August 3, 2023 by Laura Ascione
Ensuring success for all students means paying attention to critical elements needed to build students' networks and social capital.
While durable skills and career-connected learning are important in setting students up for success as they enter college or the workforce, focusing on these skills alone won't help…
Game-Based Learning

3 tools that foster gamification in my 4th grade classroom

June 11, 2024July 26, 2023 by Carrie Rosenberg, 4th Grade Teacher, Community Christian School
Gamification encourages students to take ownership of their learning and boosts classroom engagement across content areas.
Gamification is one of the biggest in education trends right now in education. According to ISTE, “Gamification is about transforming the classroom environment and regular activities into a…
CoSN Corner

Will, skill, & thrill: How learner agency accelerates innovation

August 24, 2023July 26, 2023 by Stephanie King, Writer and Communications Manager, CoSN’s Driving K-12 Innovation Initiative
Learner agency is important--when learner agency is engaged, the learners themselves become the most impactful accelerators.
When it comes to students in the classroom, they want to feel ownership and control of their learning. According to the American Institutes for Research, encouraging student agency is…
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