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Digital Promise and Edthena Partner to Strengthen Science of Reading-Based Instruction Using AI-Powered Coaching

July 18, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Digital Promise and Edthena are partnering to help train and support teachers on Science of Reading-based instruction ... Read more

Digital Learning Tools

5 ways to use technology for classroom creativity

July 16, 2024 by Macy Quinton, Elementary School Teacher

In learning environments that include opportunities for creative activities, students are resilient and confident due to classroom creativity.

Creativity is an essential skill for all students to have. Creative projects help students connect new information to prior knowledge through critical thinking and problem solving.

AI in Education

Can assessments be used to eliminate inequities in education? AI could help

July 16, 2024 by Dr. Mahnaz R. Charania, Former Christensen Institute Fellow

Assessments in education must produce data that enhances opportunities for all learners, and AI could help eliminate inequities.

While the purpose and aspirations of education systems keeps shifting, how schools define and measure student success has not kept pace—a disconnect that’s spurring higher ed’s current admissions…

Newsline

Renaissance Launches Powerful New Teacher Experience for the 2024‒2025 School Year

July 11, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

BLOOMINGTON, MN – Renaissance, a global leader in pre-K–12 education technology resources and insights, announces the launch of Renaissance Next, ... Read more

Teacher Well-Being

5 ways to restore your passion for teaching

July 10, 2024 by Ben Talsma & Jamie MacPherson, Van Andel Institute for Education

Summer offers an opportune time to recharge and avoid adding to educators' burnout from a busy teaching year.

Most of a teacher’s time and energy are tied up in the classroom. Throughout the year, we pour ourselves into constructing lessons, exploring new tools, and fostering a…

District Management

Taking K-12 education transformation from pipe dream to pipeline

July 2, 2024 by Thomas Arnett, Clayton Christensen Institute & Kelly Young, Education Reimagined

Disruptive Innovation could deliver what young people want and need, now--K-12 education transformation necessitates a change.

Across the U.S., most K–12 schools continue the cycle of pounding a square peg into a round hole. Learners and their families want relevant and engaging learning experiences…

AI in Education

How to combat misuse of AI in student writing

June 28, 2024 by Laura Ascione

At ISTELive 24, AI is all around--but so are vetted educator resources to teach students how to use AI as a student writing tool.

As AI cements itself firmly into classrooms, one large and lingering question concerns when and how students can use it appropriately. It takes only seconds to plug a…

Live @ ISTE 2024

Putting the ‘E’ in integrative STEM instruction

June 26, 2024 by Laura Ascione

STEM learning essential, helping students develop skills such as critical thinking and problem solving–skills that will help them be successful ... Read more

Live @ ISTE 2024

ISTELive news: Samsung’s AI-powered upgrades

June 25, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. is showcasing new AI-powered upgrades to its Interactive Display (model name: WAD). First launched in May 2024, the Interactive Display ... Read more

Live @ ISTE 2024

ISTELive News: Easing the edtech burden on schools

June 24, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Seven leading edtech organizations have developed a system intended to reduce the burden on schools and educators when it comes ... Read more

Live @ ISTE 2024

Breaking product news: Discovery Education unveils a host of enhancements

June 24, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Discovery Education announced enhancements to its digital solutions that will help school systems everywhere support teachers. The enhancements coming to Discovery ... Read more

Live @ ISTE 2024

Building digital citizenship skills just got easier

June 24, 2024 by Laura Ascione

ISTE+ASCD’s new Digital Citizenship Lessons resource is intended to help students build healthy digital citizenship know-how. Each of the five ... Read more

Digital Learning Tools

Edtech orgs outline quality indicators to vet edtech, AI

June 24, 2024June 24, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Two critical steps must be put into place to reduce the burden of edtech and digital learning product evaluations on schools and educators.

Seven leading edtech organizations have developed a system intended to reduce the burden on schools and educators when it comes to assessing digital learning tools.

Newsline

Reading Partners Promotes Educational Equity with New Initiatives and Collaborations

June 21, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Oakland, CA, (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Reading Partners, a national education nonprofit that mobilizes community volunteers to provide proven literacy tutoring ... Read more

Energy Management for Sustainable Buildings Checklist

August 21, 2024June 19, 2024 by Jeff Festa

Effective energy Effective energy management is crucial for educational institutions, from K-12 schools to universities. Effective energy management practices reduce ... Read more

Building & Campus Security

Wearable panic buttons help us better protect students and educators

June 17, 2024 by Ron Self, Little Rock School District

In a boost to school safety, a wearable panic button lets staff members quickly and discreetly send a signal that instantly reaches administrators and responders.

One of the issues that is top of mind for our district is how we can create and implement the best school safety practices to protect our students,…

Durable Skills

5 strategies to close the critical thinking gap

June 4, 2024 by Sarah McNeil, Thinking Maps

When we help students develop fundamental cognitive and metacognitive skills like critical thinking, learning becomes easier--and more fun.

Achievement discrepancies among U.S. students remain persistent and troubling--despite decades of targeted interventions and whole-school improvement programs.

Newsline

Lexia Offers Library of At-Home Summer Activity Ideas for Teachers to Share with Students’ Families

June 3, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

BOSTON – As school comes to an end for the summer, teachers can help students and their families turn literacy learning ... Read more

School Management

Why support for students and a strong school culture are key to this middle school principal

June 3, 2024 by Lori Higgins, Chalkbeat

As a middle school principal, Wilcox prioritizes meeting the needs of students, especially post-COVID, when student anxiety is on the rise.

As a high school wrestler many years ago, Jon Wilcox was expected to help coach much younger students who were learning to wrestle. It was a role he…

Newsline

Brainly’s New AI Test Prep Helps Students Boost Test Scores

May 30, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

NEW YORK – Brainly, the AI Learning CompanionTM used by 15 million monthly active users, announces the release of Test Prep, the ... Read more

District Management

5 ways to engage your school community with tech-powered communication

May 29, 2024 by Britni Calzada, Westwood ISD

Using the right tech tool can help districts bridge communication gaps and foster a connected school community.

Schools and districts nationwide are learning that effective communication with families is more important than ever before. Unfortunately, developing a communications plan is time- and resource-intensive, especially if…

Trauma-Informed Teaching

Trauma-informed teaching strategies can benefit all students

May 28, 2024 by Melissa Ragan, Navigate360

Using trauma-informed teaching strategies can make classrooms welcoming spaces for all students--not only those who have experienced trauma.

Although our communities strive to maintain safety, nearly half of all American children have experienced some form of trauma. Some of these include bullying, witnessing violence, experiencing physical,…

AI in Education

Newark Public Schools considers new AI tutor chatbot for districtwide use

May 28, 2024 by Jessie Gómez, Chalkbeat

School districts need to look to different intervention strategies, including AI tutor chatbots, that support foundational skill mastering.

Newark Public Schools wants to see a districtwide expansion of an artificial intelligence tutoring tool after it was piloted at First Avenue School last year, as the district…

Newsline

Texas Instruments and Vernier Science Education to Help Deepen Students’ STEM Understanding through Real-Time Data Collection

May 23, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

BEAVERTON, Oregon — Through the companies’ continued partnership, Texas Instruments (TI) and Vernier Science Education are offering a new app-based ... Read more

Checklist: Managing Indoor Air Quality In Schools

May 22, 2024May 22, 2024 by Jeff Festa

Alerton building management systems and services can help you maintain optimal indoor air quality to support an open and comfortable ... Read more

District Management

3 top priorities for K-12 administrators

May 21, 2024 by Laura Ascione

K-12 administrators juggle challenges related to staff retention, student well-being, and cybersecurity readiness.

As K-12 administrators strive to improve operations and maximize outcomes, they are increasingly focused on growing human capital, supporting students holistically, and protecting essential district resources.

Online & Hybrid Learning

Why blended learning is a top 12 way to help those most in need

May 14, 2024 by Heather Staker, Christensen Institute

Education--and often via blended learning--is one of the most important things we can do to alleviate poverty and give all children a chance.

Education technology (edtech) has long faced skepticism, and with good cause. For many people during COVID, remote online learning was an unmitigated disaster.

Online & Hybrid Learning

Friday 5: Blended learning

May 10, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Blended learning caters to diverse learning styles and enhancing student outcomes effectively with engaging approaches.

Blended learning is not a new instructional approach, but it became more mainstream during and after the COVID pandemic, when educators and students elected to keep parts of…

Innovation Insights

Funds For Learning Launches Survey: Shaping the Future of Connectivity

May 8, 2024May 7, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

Funds For Learning, the leading E-rate compliance services firm for schools nationwide, launched its 14th annual E-rate survey last month. ... Read more

K-12 Cybersecurity

Critical steps to help school districts combat ransomware attacks

April 30, 2024 by Gary Barlet, Illumio

It’s crucial that school districts have robust, modern cybersecurity strategies in place to protect valuable information against ransomware.

School districts are one of the most vulnerable industries for a ransomware attack, particularly from foreign adversaries, according to Ann Neuberger, deputy national security adviser for cyber and…

Innovation Insights

Big Deals: Edtech Industry News from Google, ETS, Raspberry Pi Foundation, and More

April 29, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

4 questions every district leader should consider when choosing an edtech partner

TeachAI, an initiative led by Code.org, ETS, the International Society of Technology in Education, Khan Academy, and the World Economic ... Read more

Science & Systems to Support All Readers, Especially Students With Dyslexia

September 4, 2024April 26, 2024 by Jeff Festa

Discover how school leaders can improve instructional systems for students with dyslexia and transform their literacy programs with professional learning, ... Read more

AI in Education

Google, MIT RAISE launch no-cost AI training course for teachers

April 26, 2024 by Laura Ascione

A new AI training course will help teachers learn essential AI skills and empower them to integrate AI into their daily work.

Google and MIT RAISE have announced a no-cost Generative AI for Educators Course designed to help teachers use generative AI tools to personalize instruction.

Case Study: LG CreateBoard™ Helps Prep School Build Classroom of the Future

August 14, 2024April 23, 2024 by Jeff Festa

How does LG CreateBoard™ help schools enhance modern learning? By delivering features that are easy to use and even easier ... Read more

Newsline

Frontline Education Releases Inaugural K-12 Lens Survey Report To Guide K-12 Decision-Making

April 20, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Malvern, PA – Frontline Education, a leading provider of administration software purpose-built for educators in K-12, today announced the release ... Read more

AI in Education

5 obstacles AI can help schools overcome

April 16, 2024 by Kelsey Jern, Contributing Writer

There will be challenges integrating generative AI into schools, but AI can be a gateway to innovation, improvement, and inclusion.

The idea of integrating generative AI into classrooms has sparked nonstop debate since it appeared on the scene. On one side, enthusiasts herald its potential to revolutionize teaching…

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.

Education Policy & Funding

Using tech to drive innovation in early care and education

April 12, 2024 by Dr. Michael López, Ph.D., ClassWallet

New industry resources and technology can bridge gaps between compliance, convenience, and high-quality early care and education (ECE).

Fasten your seatbelts. The past few years in the early care and education (ECE) space have been a figurative roller coaster ride of ups and downs when it…

Literacy

6 tips to help educators support young readers

April 9, 2024 by Tiffany Peltier, Ph.D., NWEA

Instead of focusing on memorization, provide strong foundational skills that young readers can use to understand how to sound out words.

In school, many kindergarten and first-grade students are asked to memorize lists of common words, which are sometimes called “sight words.” This practice skips important steps.

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