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Gen Z educators embrace AI tools more often than Gen X

July 16, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

Overall, U.S. educators say AI tools have enhanced classroom engagement, but want clearer guidance on its use in learning.

While educators demonstrate enthusiasm for AI’s efficiency and accessibility benefits--especially younger educators--they also have a desire to preserve the human element in teaching and a demand for clearer…

AI in Education

Students, educators feel positive about AI’s impact, but fear its misuse

May 16, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Creating spaces for AI collaboration and transparency will allow students and educators to embrace new technologies responsibly.

A new survey highlights a demand for clear guidelines around ethical and responsible AI use, as well as a disconnect in how AI use is perceived--balancing positivity about…

Teaching Trends

Opportunities in failing: Why K-12 education needs more productive struggle

April 2, 2025 by Samuel M. Baule, U.S. Army & Marian University

Implementing failure in the classroom isn’t about making school harder--it’s about making learning more meaningful via productive struggle.

Throughout my education, I have always been frustrated by busy work--the kind of homework that felt like an obligatory exercise rather than a meaningful learning experience.

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…

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…

College and Career Readiness

Lifelong learning from K-12 to career

November 11, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Lifelong learning requires collaboration between education and industry to future-proof learners, bridging the gap between academics and work

Partnerships between academia and industry are an essential part of a successful school-to-career pipeline, and continuous lifelong learning opportunities must be available for workers.

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Haworth & MiEN Announce Partnership

October 23, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Haworth and MiEN are announcing a partnership to grow both companies’ presence in the education market. MiEN will join Haworth as a ... Read more

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CAE’s New Critical Thinking Resources Help Students Build and Practice their Higher-Order Skills

October 15, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

NEW YORK | Source: GlobeNewswire — The Council for Aid to Education, Inc. (CAE), a nonprofit developer of performance-based assessments that authentically measure ... Read more

Educause Sneak Peak

October 1, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

Click below to listen to the full conversation: eCampus: We’re just a few weeks away from EDUCAUSE 2024 in San ... Read more

Big Deals—Pearson Expands Online Learning Programs

September 24, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

Pearson and its Connections Academy, the fully online public school program serving K-12 students, announced last week the expansion of their college ... Read more

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Pearson Expands College and Early Career Programming to More Than Half of Connections Academy Schools in the Country

September 20, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Hoboken, NJ. – Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) and its Connections Academy, the fully online public school program serving K-12 students, announced today the ... Read more

Computer Science Education

High school computer science classes might expand in Michigan–will that address equity issues?

August 16, 2024 by Alex Klaus, Chalkbeat

Under-resourced schools may struggle to offer high-quality computer science courses due to a lack of certified staff and equity divides.

In her two years of high school at Dearborn Public Schools’ Virtual K-12 school, rising junior Weaam AlAliyi has already learned about computer programming, understanding algorithms, and data…

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Ozobot Announces New Robot Recycle and Replace Program

May 3, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

NEWPORT BEACH, CA, USA – Ozobot, a global leader in programmable robotics and STEAM-based learning solutions that empower the next ... Read more

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Ozobot Launches Self-Service Professional Development Courses

April 17, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

NEWPORT BEACH, CA, USA – Ozobot, a global leader in programmable robotics and STEAM-based learning solutions that empower the next ... Read more

The State of Ransomware in Education 2023

May 30, 2024January 31, 2024 by Jeff Festa

Read the report to discover the impact of ransomware on both K-12 education and higher education providers over the last ... Read more

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Bluum Launches Innovative Esports, STEAM, and Security Solutions

January 19, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

PHOENIX, Ariz. — At its recent Impact 2024 conference, Bluum, a leading provider of education technology, unveiled five new solutions ... Read more

K-12 Cybersecurity

Rising ransomware attacks on education demand defense readiness

January 5, 2024December 29, 2023 by Rob Lalumondier, Vice President, U.S. Public Sector, Sophos Contributor

In education, resource constraints can make it difficult to maintain comprehensive and up-to-date cybersecurity measures that fight ransomware

Ransomware attacks continue to wreak havoc on the education sector, hitting 80 percent of lower education providers and 79 percent of higher education providers this year.

K-12 Cybersecurity

Mitigating data breaches with live patch management

December 12, 2023December 8, 2023 by Joao Correia, Technical Evangelist, TuxCare

Schools often struggle to find room in the IT budget for a robust cybersecurity plan--live patch management can help combat data breaches.

According to a recent report from CISA, aggressive hacking tactics by threat actors are increasing in frequency and complexity against K-12 classrooms and higher education institutions.

College and Career Readiness

As teens rethink college and career options, counselors are trying to adapt

November 27, 2023 by Michael Elsen-Rooney, Chalkbeat

The pandemic upended the college and career landscape for New York City teenagers, and counselors are trying to redefine their roles.

When students come into Danielle Insel’s college and career advising office with their sights set on higher education, she has a checklist of next steps ready. For years,…

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Epilepsy Foundation Partners with Vector Solutions to Offer Seizure First Aid Trainings to Educators

August 8, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

BOWIE, MD. — The Epilepsy Foundation announced a five-year collaboration with Vector Solutions, the leading provider of training and software ... Read more

College and Career Readiness

“Gen P” students remain unsure about college

June 29, 2023 by Laura Ascione

A new report offers guidance for universities on communicating to students the value of a college education post-pandemic.

A growing number of high school students point to concerns over affordability as well as academic and mental health preparedness as primary reasons behind their decision not to…

K-12 Cybersecurity

Education must keep pace with evolving ransomware

February 20, 2023February 17, 2023 by Allen Jenkins, Chief Information Security Officer and VP of Cybersecurity Consulting, InterVision

IT leaders should leverage modern innovations like AI and machine learning to ensure ransomware protection for education institutions.

Despite the alarming rise of ransomware incidents in 2022, many education institutions still fail to address gaps in their protection protocols. A Sophos survey found that 64% of…

Digital Innovation

5 education innovation trends worth watching in 2023

February 13, 2023 by Julia Freeland Fisher, Director of Education Research, Clayton Christensen Institute

This year, watch for education innovations that expand schools’ ability to innovate and improving relationships and resources for students.

2022 marked a confusing year in the world of education innovation. As a friend and school leader said to me a few months ago, “Innovation is dead, right?”

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Konica Minolta Joins ZeroNow Alliance to Foster Safer Schools

November 7, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Ramsey, NJ (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. ( Konica Minolta) announced it has joined the ZeroNow ... Read more

Teaching Trends

Your classrooms might need digital assistants

December 5, 2022November 3, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Digital assistants are giving teachers another unique way to engage students, help them learn, and increase productivity.

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…

K-12 Cybersecurity

Growing ransomware threats require maximum data protection

March 20, 2023October 14, 2022 by Mike Wiseman, Vice President, Public Sector, Pure Storage

Data is the most valuable asset in an institution, and rapid recovery helps avoid major organizational disruption from ransomware.

Higher education institutions and K-12 schools are still reeling from the changes made during the pandemic, and the looming threat of a ransomware attack continues. Sixty-four percent of…

Edtech Trends

Digital assistants are transforming classrooms

December 5, 2022October 13, 2022 by Laura Ascione

When digital assistants are used in classrooms, the outcomes can be overwhelmingly beneficial. AI has untapped potential in classrooms, from preschool through higher education.

District Management

How innovative teaching helps boost productivity

September 22, 2022 by Laura Ascione

AI digital assistants can be a boon for classrooms, giving teachers another unique way to engage students and help them learn

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…

Classroom Innovations

3 simple things you can do to start an esports program

August 25, 2022 by Remi Del Mar, Senior Product Manager for K-12 Projectors, Epson America, Inc.

Schools with esports programs expose students to teambuilding and problem-solving as well as potential career opportunities.

Esports is a hot topic in higher education, from recruiting esports athletes, to helping to prepare the future workforce for a multitude of jobs in this more than…

Classroom Innovations

4 tips to bring the real world into your classroom

August 10, 2022 by Abbas Manjee, Co-Founder and CAO, Kiddom

Real-world examples bring something more tangible, impactful, and real to the curriculum--and students become more interested and engaged

Too often, the focus of education is not the actual use of knowledge and material but rather a memorize and repeat model.

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Discovery Education’s Augmented Reality App Earns Spaces4Learning New Product Award

August 2, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Silver Spring, MD (Tuesday, August 2, 2022) – Discovery Education—the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes ... Read more

Digital Innovation

46 edtech innovations at ISTELive 22

December 7, 2022July 5, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Edtech products have proven invaluable during the pandemic--here are some of the most innovative new and evolving edtech tools from ISTELive 22

It was fantastic to gather in person at ISTELive 22. Here's a sample of the newest and most innovative products and solutions eSchool News learned about during the…

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National Readiness Report: A Look at COVID-19’s Impact on Learner Readiness and How Institutions Can Improve Student Success

June 8, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

PITTSBURGH, PA – It goes without saying that the COIVD-19 pandemic has impacted higher education and students across the globe. ... Read more

SEL Trends

Mental health tops education leaders’ post-pandemic priorities

December 7, 2022April 21, 2022 by Laura Ascione

A new survey highlights the most pressing crisis communication challenges and mental health concerns heading into the 2022-2023 school year

Education leaders are beginning to move on from COVID-related safety measures, and are instead focusing on managing mental health and violence on campus, according to a new report…

District Management

It’s time to focus on learning experience design

March 17, 2022 by Mark David Milliron, Ph.D., Senior Vice President, Western Governors University & Executive Dean, WGU Teachers College and Kim Round, Ph.D., Academic Programs Director & Associate Dean, WGU Teachers College

We must focus on the whole student experience--through learning experience design--if we want our learners to succeed on their pathways.

If the pandemic taught us anything, it’s that understanding the whole student matters. Since March of 2020, billions of dollars and hundreds of thousands of person hours have…

Curriculum

3 financial literacy tips students can use now

March 14, 2022 by Linda Hixson, Technology Teacher, Shenandoah Valley Jr/Sr High School, Shenandoah Valley School District

Financial literacy is important for students as they navigate life after high school and learn how to make successful decisions

While moving into adulthood, teens are faced with a number of paths. Empowering students to select which path works best for them and determine how to best financially…

AR & VR in the Classroom

Using VR to radically improve learning outcomes

December 7, 2022February 25, 2022 by Shannon M. Cox, Superintendent, Montgomery County Educational Service Center & Candice Sears, Director of Instructional Services, Montgomery County Educational Service Center

$VR tools can engage students in learning and help them connect classroom lessons with real-world concepts$

We have hovered our proverbial mouse over the 21st century now for two decades. Yet, our education system and structure had shown little to no trace of modernization.…

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TeachingBooks Resources Available to 24 Million Readers with New Statewide Library Systems Added in 2021

February 3, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

CLEVELAND – February 3, 2022 – TeachingBooks, an online database of supplemental resources that enrich children’s and young adult books, ... Read more

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Cost remains the top barrier to higher education

October 19, 2021 by Laura Ascione

Surveyed students say free college would be the biggest determining factor in their decision to return to a postsecondary education path

The cost of college, including the expense of living and the cost of tuition and course materials, is the biggest barrier to post-secondary education for students.

College and Career Readiness

It’s beyond time to showcase all postsecondary education paths

December 7, 2022September 3, 2021 by Christine Storms, Ed.D, Dean of Trades, ECMC Education

Increased exposure to multiple postsecondary education options will be a key component as the education industry moves beyond the pandemic

COVID-19 has caused a marked shift in attitudes toward higher education, particularly among high school students who are rethinking their options as they look ahead to a future…

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