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K-12 Cybersecurity

What to know about the newest cyberattack strategy putting K-12 schools at risk

May 21, 2025 by Ven Auvaa, ArmorPoint
A third-party security operations center can provide threat detection, incident response, and cybersecurity monitoring for K-12 districts.
A staggering 82 percent of K-12 schools experienced a cyber incident between July of 2023 and December 2024, according to a recent report by Center for Internet Security.
District Management

Disrupting U.S. schools wasn’t possible before–that may be changing

May 19, 2025 by Michael B. Horn, Clayton Christensen Institute
When disrupting schools, education savings accounts offer an incentive to consider the relative value of different educational services.
As Robert Pondiscio observed recently, K–12 schools have largely been spared Disruptive Innovation of the sort that has transformed everything from retail to consumer package goods, telecommunications, computing, steel,…
Innovation Insights

River Valley School District (PA) First to Implement Yourway Learning $1M AI Grant

May 14, 2025 by Kevin Hogan
Instructional coaches recognize AI and its potential to enhance learning, improve efficiency, and maintain human-centered learning.
Yourway Learning, a leader in AI-supported educational solutions, announced last week the launch of its $1 million, donor-funded Nationwide AI Grant Initiative. ... Read more
Innovation in Education

Remote Learning Strategies: Beyond the Pandemic

May 14, 2025 by Kevin Hogan
This month’s episode explores how remote and digital learning has evolved beyond emergency pandemic measures into strategic, purpose-driven educational approaches. ... Read more
Newsline

Otus Launches AI Advisory Board to Bring Voices of K-12 Leaders to the Forefront of Innovation

May 14, 2025 by ESchool News Staff
CHICAGO, IL (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Otus, the leading K-12 assessment,  data, and insights solution, today announced the formation of the ... Read more
Classroom Management

Beyond grades: Helping families support students academically

May 14, 2025 by Jacob Bruno, NWEA
Families can help students recover academically if they understand how their child is doing and how they can support academic success.
Five years ago, the COVID-19 virus was declared a pandemic, and we quickly retreated into our homes, shuttered schools, and socially isolated. The lasting effects of this isolation…
E-rate Funding

Edtech leaders see expanding roles as concerns over AI and cybersecurity increase

May 13, 2025 by ESchool News Staff
Key findings in a new report highlight expanding role of edtech leaders amid rising AI, cybersecurity, and connectivity challenges.
If the Supreme Court decides Universal Service/E-Rate is unconstitutional, losing E-rate funding would have a catastrophic impact on the vast majority of school districts, according to CoSN's 2025 State…

PowerSummit: From Promise to Practice in Personalized Learning

May 10, 2025 by Jeff Festa
Join us for a transformative virtual summit where K-12 leaders explore the path to effective personalized learning that improves outcomes ... Read more
Newsline

Kenneth C. Griffin Donates $2 Million to Nonprofit Achieve Miami’s Teacher Accelerator Program to Strengthen South Florida’s Teacher Pipeline

May 8, 2025 by ESchool News Staff
Miami – Achieve Miami, a nonprofit dedicated to equalizing educational opportunities for students throughout Miami-Dade County, has received $2.4 million ... Read more
K-12 Cybersecurity

Edtech gone rogue? Tackling “Dirty Stream” attacks amidst uncontrolled app overloads

May 7, 2025 by Apu Pavithran, Hexnode
Safeguarding student data and securing the digital future of education is a joint venture to keep Android apps safe for schools.
In May 2024, Microsoft identified a critical vulnerability pattern targeting Android applications, ominously called “Dirty Stream.” This vulnerability allows malicious apps to overwrite files, potentially leading to arbitrary…
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One word, meaningful impact: Creating classroom culture through collective dialogue

May 5, 2025 by Jacob Shiffrin, Relay Graduate School of Education
Small but powerful language adjustments represent a fundamental mindset shift in how educators approach engagement and classroom culture.
Having conducted well over a thousand observations of K-12 teachers over the last 10 years, I have noticed there is one piece of feedback I have given more…
Newsline

Otus Wins Gold Stevie® Award for Customer Service Department of the Year

May 1, 2025 by ESchool News Staff
CHICAGO, IL (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Otus, a leading provider of K-12 student data and assessment solutions, has been awarded a ... Read more
AI in Education

White House order prioritizes AI in schools

April 28, 2025 by Laura Ascione
Incorporating AI into education and providing AI training for educators will help equip the next generation of American AI innovators.
A new executive order signed by President Trump takes aim at AI policies in K-12 education by "fostering interest and expertise in artificial intelligence (AI) technology from an…
AI in Education

What I learned building an AI tool for my own kids (and millions more worldwide)

April 25, 2025 by Ivan Crewkov, Buddy.ai
It may require a heavy lift up front, but if an AI product can truly make a difference for kids, every challenge is worth it.
A recent survey found that 88 percent of U.S. parents believe AI is essential to their children’s education, but most aren’t even sure whether the technology is being…
Newsline

New Slate of Inspiring and Engaging Standards-Aligned Content Added to Discovery Education Experience for Back-to-School 2025

April 23, 2025 by ESchool News Staff
Charlotte, NC— Discovery Education, the creators of indispensable K-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world, today announced an ... Read more
Teaching Trends

Beyond digital literacy: Why K-12 educators must prioritize data literacy

April 23, 2025 by Dr. Steve Baule & Dr. Joel J. Traver, Winona State University
Using digital tools does not mean students or educators possess data literacy or understand the quality, context, or implications of data.
While digital literacy has become an aspirational cornerstone of modern education, the exponential growth of data-driven decision-making across industries reveals critical gaps that demand a stronger focus on…
Coding and Robotics

How to teach K-12 coding without computers

April 23, 2025 by Laura Ascione
Beyond individual lessons, it’s important to build a K-12 coding culture that encourages problem-solving and critical thinking.
Teaching K-12 coding without computers may seem like a daunting task, but it can be a powerful way to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of computer science…
Innovation in Education

Cybersecurity in K-12 Education

April 22, 2025April 22, 2025 by Kevin Hogan
Cybersecurity in K-12 Education
School systems experience nearly daily security incidents with increasing sophistication, resulting in data breaches, financial losses, and operational disruptions. Recent ... Read more
AI in Education

Data shows growing GenAI adoption in K-12

April 18, 2025 by Laura Ascione
Educators and administrators remain optimistic about GenAI's potential and the positive impact it can have on K-12 learning.
Almost 3 in 5 K-12 educators (55 percent) have positive perceptions about GenAI, despite concerns and perceived risks in its adoption, according to updated data from Cengage Group's…
AI in Education

5 AI tools for classroom creativity

April 17, 2025 by Laura Ascione
Students can strengthen creativity skills and self-expression through engaging, AI-powered platforms in various subjects.
When it comes to visual creativity, AI tools let students design posters, presentations, and digital artwork effortlessly. Students can turn their ideas into professional-quality visuals, sparking creativity and…
Newsline

Frontline Education Announces Chris Collins as New Chief Customer Officer

April 17, 2025April 15, 2025 by ESchool News Staff
Wayne, Pa. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Frontline Education, a leading provider of administration software purpose-built for educators in K-12, today announced that ... Read more
COVID in Schools

Educators reflect on post-COVID learning

April 9, 2025 by Laura Ascione
COVID left its mark on education--and educators say some impacts were good, others were bad, and still others remain frustrating.
The COVID-19 pandemic left an indelible mark on K-12 education, placing immense pressure on teachers as they adapted, literally overnight, to new methods of instruction.
Profiles in Innovation

With AI coaching, a math platform helps students tackle tough concepts

April 15, 2025April 2, 2025 by Laura Ascione
Math is a fundamental part of K-12 education, but students often face significant challenges in mastering increasingly challenging math concepts.
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.
District Management

How will schools replace devices bought during the pandemic?

April 1, 2025 by Dennis Pierce
Edtech leaders are grappling with the question of replacing pandemic devices as millions of student devices near the end of their life cycle.
During the pandemic, thousands of school systems used emergency relief aid to buy laptops, Chromebooks, and other digital devices for students to use in remote learning.
District Management

K-12 student attendance improves, but interventions are still needed

March 24, 2025 by ESchool News Staff
While younger students approach pre-pandemic attendance levels, high schoolers remain at risk of chronic absenteeism, according to a survey. student attendance
For the first half of the 2024-25 school year, overall K-12 student attendance rates have improved, continuing the progress seen over the past two years, according to a…
Newsline

Product Enhancements from Discovery Education Foster Improved Engagement and Personalization

March 20, 2025 by ESchool News Staff
Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education, the creators of essential K-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world, today announced ... Read more
K-12 Cybersecurity

K-12 cyberattacks threaten data–and students

March 20, 2025 by Laura Ascione
Through proactive cybersecurity strategies and collaboration, K-12 schools can improve cyber defenses against evolving cyberattacks.
The long-term impacts of K-12 cyberattacks, including lost learning time and disruptions to school operations, are just as damaging as stolen data, according to a new report from…
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

New math problems won’t solve our nation’s math problem

March 6, 2025 by Dr. Joseph Goins, Pathway2Careers
Contextualizing math is the path forward for math instruction across the country--making it relevant help students grasp concepts.
How much longer will we keep trying to solve our nation’s dismal math proficiency problem by writing new math problems? Clearly, if that was the answer, it would…
Student Well-Being

School counselors ID “critical shortfalls” in student mental health crisis

March 3, 2025 by ESchool News Staff
As student mental health challenges continue to grow, it’s imperative schools are equipped with the tools and strategies to address needs.
The majority (94 percent) of school counselors believe schools cannot address the escalating youth mental health crisis at Tier 3 support levels alone and must adopt proactive, early…
AI in Education

AI in K-12 instruction: Insights from instructional coaches

February 28, 2025 by Dr. Steve Baule, Dillon Martinez, Dr. Shauna Mayer, & Dr. Ray Martinez
Instructional coaches recognize AI and its potential to enhance learning, improve efficiency, and maintain human-centered learning.
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes an integral part of modern education, instructional coaches play a pivotal role in guiding teachers on its implementation, bridging the gap between emerging…
Digital Learning Tools

A critical shift in digital instruction in 2025

February 27, 2025 by Heather Clayton Staker, The Christensen Institute
The software-directed digital instruction model is a game-changer--it allows students to learn at the right level.
Most K-12 schools in the US will continue to use learning management systems (LMSs) to deliver learning materials, including documents, videos, and quizzes.
Newsline

FullBloom Acquires CharacterStrong, Leading Provider of School-Based Mental Health Solutions for Students

February 26, 2025 by ESchool News Staff
PHILADELPHIA – FullBloom, the nation’s leading child development platform, providing academic, behavioral, and mental health interventions and supports to K-12 ... Read more

Elevate Your MTSS Framework: A Guide for K-12 Leaders

May 21, 2025February 26, 2025 by Jeff Festa
  Is your MTSS framework truly meeting every student’s needs? This eBook explores the shift from a triangle to a ... Read more
Digital Innovation

CoSN outlines trends, challenges in K-12 innovation

February 26, 2025 by Laura Ascione
It's time for leaders to reflect, collaborate, and take steps in K-12 innovation to create learning environments where all students thrive.
A new annual report from CoSN outlines the challenges, mega-trends, and tools set to impact education innovation in 2025--and for the first time, the report also highlights key…
K-12 Cybersecurity

How schools can fight growing ransomware attacks

February 25, 2025 by Ian Milligan-Pate, Zscaler
Cyber criminals and ransomware are growing threats to schools and to students’ privacy, making data security and cybersecurity critical.
The education sector is facing a growing and multiplying menace: a surge in cyberattacks by ransomware groups that are leveraging generative artificial intelligence and other sophisticated tools.
Newsline

Catapult Learning Survey of K-12 School Counselors Reveals Critical Shortfalls in Addressing Youth Mental Health Crisis

February 20, 2025 by ESchool News Staff
PHILADELPHIA, PA –   Catapult Learning, a leading provider of evidence-based academic, behavioral, and mental health interventions for K-12 schools, today unveiled ... Read more
Innovation in Education

Navigating Special Education with Open Communication

February 20, 2025 by Laura Ascione
Expert IEP founder Antoinette Banks outlines how special education has been chronically underfunded for decades—and how the potential dismantling of the Department of Education adds new complications.
DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

Only 27 percent of states plan to sustain K-12 digital access as federal programs end

February 19, 2025 by ESchool News Staff
SETDA's digital access report outlines strategies to prevent millions of students from losing internet access and further falling behind.
Only 27 percent of states have plans to sustain K-12 digital access as key federal programs expire, according to a new report from SETDA, the principal association representing…
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