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From innovation to impact: Three ways school districts can build a sustainable AI framework

April 24, 2026 by Carl Hooker, Innovation & Digital Learning Leader, Matt Holley, Lubbock-Cooper ISD & Amy Liang, Los Gatos Union School District

School leaders must move beyond experimentation and build AI systems that prioritize governance, purpose, and data integrity.

AI is here, and it’s moving fast. For schools, that speed is both an opportunity and a risk: The right tools can transform learning, but the wrong ones…

Teacher Professional Development

We built evaluation for accountability–now it’s time to build it for growth

January 8, 2026 by Jena Draper, RefynED

Real leadership means moving past outdated educator evaluation processes and redesigning it around evidence, clarity, and authentic feedback.

Teacher evaluations have been the subject of debate for decades. Breakthroughs have been attempted but rarely sustained. Researchers have learned that context, transparency, and autonomy matter.

College and Career Readiness

More teens are using summer for college and career prep

December 12, 2025 by Philip Bates, UWorld

When it comes to college and career goals, teens are more focused on professional and financial success than on traditional milestones.

The academic landscape has evolved dramatically, especially when it comes to summers. More students are embracing year-round learning to build strong study habits and develop the critical thinking,…

College and Career Readiness

The end of one-direction career pathways: Why empowering students sets the best course for future success

November 24, 2025 by Nick Gross, Find Your Grind

Schools have the opportunity to help students identify their desired lifestyle, existing strengths, and possible career pathways.

When middle school students make the leap to high school, they are expected to have a career path in mind so their classes and goals align with their…

Newsline

Big Ideas Start Young: Games for Change Opens 2026 Student Challenge to Game Creators and Innovators Ages 10–25

November 13, 2025November 10, 2025 by ESchool News Contributor

The annual global game design awards $20,000 in grand prizes for creative and impactful games that advance the UN Sustainable ... Read more

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

June 11, 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

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

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

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…

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