K-12 Archives

Michigan Virtual’s statewide workgroup releasing AI guidance for K-12 educators

April 17, 2024 by Katie Jesaitis, Martin Waymire

AI guidance for K-12 educators focuses on data compliance, ethical use requirements, and the challenges around disclosure for educators.

Alongside statewide education partners, the nonprofit Michigan Virtual has released a sample K-12 AI Guidance document that specifically addresses educators’ approach to AI use.

Live @ CoSN2024

Meet the Winners—Dr. Kellie Wilks, Chief Technology Officer, of Ector County Independent School District, TX (ECISD)

April 12, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

The CoSN Withrow CTO Award recognizes an exceptional district CTO who serves as a true technology champion and whose leadership has been ... Read more

College and Career Readiness

Friday 5: College and career readiness

April 12, 2024 by Laura Ascione

College and career readiness helps students become confident and prepares them for entry into an increasingly global workforce.

When we think of K-12 education, an important aspect is what students do after high school. That might be college, it might be workforce training, or it might…

K-12 Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity: eSN Innovation Roundtable

May 20, 2024April 11, 2024 by Laura Ascione

District IT leaders discuss their successes, challenges, and priorities around K-12 cybersecurity--and how they manage network threats.

Cybersecurity is arguably one of the biggest priorities in K-12 school districts across the country. IT leaders agree that a “when, not if” mentality is essential in formulating…

Newsline

Cecilia Cruse Joins MiEN Company as a Special Needs Consultant

April 10, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Students in special education make up 15% of the K-12 student population, and that number has ... Read more

Live @ CoSN2024

#CoSN2024 Conversation – Tom Ryan Co-Founder K-12 Strategic Technology Advisor Group (NM)

April 10, 2024April 10, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

Tom Ryan wins CoSN’s Seymour Papert Lifetime Achievement Award, a recognition that has only been bestowed seven times in CoSN history.

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…

Pathways to Innovation: Building a Sustainable Digital Learning Environment

September 18, 2024April 8, 2024 by Jeff Festa

To help K-12 leaders navigate sustainability challenges, UDT and Intel created a free resource covering every facet of building a ... Read more

Classroom Learning

Advantages and Disadvantages of Classroom Management

April 5, 2024 by ESchool News

Effective K-12 classroom management cultivates a classroom learning environment conducive to success, fostering engagement, discipline, and academic success.

Classroom Learning

What is the Problem of Classroom Management?

April 5, 2024 by ESchool News

The primary challenge in classroom management often revolves around effectively utilizing classroom management tools to maintain order and facilitate learning.

Classroom Learning

What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of a Classroom?

April 5, 2024 by ESchool News

When it comes to classroom learning, classrooms offer a structured environment for learning, fostering interaction and academic growth. However, they also present challenges such as distractions and limited…

Classroom Learning

Teaching Tools and Techniques

April 5, 2024 by ESchool News

K-12 teaching tools and techniques encompass a diverse array of resources and methodologies designed to engage students across various subjects and grade levels.

Classroom Learning

What are the 5 methods of teaching?

April 5, 2024 by ESchool News

Methods of K-12 teaching encompass diverse strategies and techniques utilized by educators to engage students across different subjects and grade levels.

Classroom Learning

Online Learning vs. Classroom Learning Research

April 5, 2024 by ESchool News

The debate over online versus in-person classroom learning in K-12 education rages on, driven by concerns over student engagement, academic performance, and social-emotional development.

Classroom Learning

What are Active Learning Teaching Strategies?

April 5, 2024 by ESchool News

Active learning teaching strategies in K-12 education encompass dynamic approaches that engage students in the classroom learning process, fostering deeper understanding and retention.

Classroom Learning

What are the Three Active Strategies?

April 5, 2024 by ESchool News

What are the three active strategies?Let's explore how these strategies promote engagement, critical thinking, and deeper understanding among students, enhancing academic success.

Student Well-Being

How bullying contributes to K-12 student absenteeism

April 4, 2024 by Dr. Joy Smithson

Bullying's negative outcomes are documented for K-12 student absenteeism and academic achievement, as measured by GPA and assessments.

The National Center for Education Statistics released its findings from the school survey on crime and safety: 2021-2022 and reported that bullying occurs at least once a week…

AI in Education

Crafting ethical AI landscapes in K-12 education

April 2, 2024April 2, 2024 by Dr. Alexandra Holter, Andrew Rummel & Holly Skadsem, Bloomington Public Schools

The journey toward integrating AI into K-12 education in an ethical way is a collaborative endeavor requiring engagement at all levels.

The summer of 2023 brought with it a declaration from our Executive Director of Technology that it would be the Summer of AI. As a digital learning team,…

Live @ CoSN2024

CoSN: The Basics

April 1, 2024March 28, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

What is CoSN? The Consortium for School Networking is the national professional association of K-12 EdTech leaders, their teams, and ... Read more

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…

IT Innovations

5 ways to combat tech fatigue and support student success

March 27, 2024 by Jason DeRoner, SchoolStatus

The right edtech solutions can help districts to make sure all students thrive by supporting students, families, and educators. And fight tech fatigue.

Ask anyone involved in public education right now and you’ll hear a familiar refrain: “Too many technology tools.” Almost every K-12 district brought on new technology solutions during…

Emergency Planning & Response

Case management solutions are redefining school safety, threat assessment

March 25, 2024 by Gordon Lucas, Versaterm

Case management systems help school safety leaders--manual threat assessment program management can be challenging.

Students continue to face a variety of challenges in and outside of school--especially at the K-12 level. Pressures can range from high expectations to achieve or bullying, to…

IT Innovations

The importance of the ITS and Facilities relationship

March 22, 2024 by Vince Humes & Curtis Shahan

A solid relationship with your facilities team is essential to the successful technology support of any school organization.

One of our jobs as CTOs is developing great relationships with other district leaders. IT touches every aspect of the modern K-12 district, and our success, as well…

Innovation Insights

Crunch the Numbers: New Data on Student Wellbeing, the Skills Gap Crisis, and Tech Usage in Utah

March 21, 2024March 20, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

The Social Institute, whose mission is to empower millions of students to navigate their social world — including social media ... Read more

Leveraging E-Rate to transform learning

February 4, 2025March 18, 2024 by Jeff Festa

K-12 leaders have an opportunity to leverage the edtech investments they made in the shift to remote and hybrid ... Read more

E-rate Funding

E-rate insight protects school technology infrastructure

March 18, 2024 by Brian Stephens

With the right data, school leaders can make informed decisions that maximize their budgets through E-rate knowledge.

When the Federal Communications Commission’s E-rate program first emerged in 1996, only 14 percent of the nation's K-12 classrooms were connected to the internet.

Student Well-Being

Student mental health is still suffering–how should we address it?

March 14, 2024 by David Ball

The key to supporting school systems and student mental health is to harness the power of culturally-competent and age-appropriate solutions.

According to the CDC, more than one in three high school students experienced poor mental health during the pandemic, but in reality, the rate of U.S. students struggling…

Literacy

Purdue begins work to advance science of reading with $1.5M grant

March 14, 2024 by Rebecca Hoffa

The funds for the science of reading will support efforts to enrich curriculum through science-based literacy methods in elementary education

Purdue University has begun work to improve the reading abilities of K-12 students in Indiana by strengthening teacher preparation using science-based methods.

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

Newsline

Savvas Learning Company Named to the 2024 GSV 150 of Top-Growth Companies

March 11, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

PARAMUS, N.J./PRNewswire/ — Savvas Learning Company, a next-generation K-12 learning solutions leader, is excited to announce that it has been ... Read more

First-in-the-Nation Artificial Intelligence Framework for District Leaders

March 8, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

The ILO Group this week announced the release of its Framework for Implementing Artificial Intelligence in K-12 Education–a first-of-its-kind AI framework ... Read more

AI in Education

K-12 schools aren’t ready for AI’s risks or benefits

March 8, 2024 by Laura Ascione

K-12 schools don't have the staffing consistency or classroom management skills necessary to harness AI's power and address its risks.

Almost all school superintendents (97 percent) say that schools have an obligation to teach students how to use AI effectively and responsibly. Still, only 37 percent have a…

Newsline

Spring ISD Selects BenQ Boards for Classrooms

March 4, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

COSTA MESA, Calif. — BenQ, an internationally renowned provider of visual display and collaboration solutions, today announced the Spring Independent ... Read more

Teaching Trends

6 trends to watch in K-12 schools in 2024

March 4, 2024 by Michael B. Horn

As a new calendar year gets underway, new initiatives and trends will emerge to impact teaching and learning in K-12 schools.

As we move through the beginning of 2024, parent power, rethinking assessments, and career and technical education (CTE) for every student are some of the trends rippling through…

Computer Science Education

Friday 5: K-12 computer science trends

March 1, 2024 by Laura Ascione

K-12 computer science helps students build essential skills for personal and professional success--here's how to support learning efforts.

K-12 computer science is essential, not just for students who may pursue computer science or STEM fields in college or the workforce. Computer science principles give students critical…

Newsline

Carolina Certified Version of OpenSciEd for Middle School Receives All-Green Rating from EdReports

February 27, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

BURLINGTON, NC – Leading school science supplier Carolina Biological Supply Company announced that its Certified Version of OpenSciEd for grades ... Read more

Coding and Robotics

Friday 5: K-12 coding

February 23, 2024 by Laura Ascione

K-12 coding is beneficial to all students, whether or not they pursue STEM paths in college and the workforce.

K-12 coding can completely change learning for students, engaging reluctant learners and activating parts of the brain used for computational thinking, problem solving, and collaboration.

District Management

3 data management considerations for district leaders

February 21, 2024 by James Stoffer

When it comes to data management, district administrators should strive for collaboration and data sharing in districts to drive learning.

As data analytics comes of age for the K-12 sector, educators are increasingly turning to data insights to help identify students’ learning abilities and areas of opportunity.

Empowering K-12 students & teachers with smarter, more flexible tech

May 30, 2024February 20, 2024 by Jeff Festa

Central Bucks School District was overwhelmed with managing, repairing, recycling, and maintaining laptops—taking up valuable instructional time. They needed new ... Read more

Newsline

Discovery Education Enhances K-12 Platform with New Games, Interactives, Career Resources, and More to Nurture Student Curiosity

February 20, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC — Global edtech leader Discovery Education today announced the addition of new games, interactives, career resources and more ... Read more

Michigan Virtual’s statewide workgroup releasing AI guidance for K-12 educators

Meet the Winners—Dr. Kellie Wilks, Chief Technology Officer, of Ector County Independent School District, TX (ECISD)

Friday 5: College and career readiness

Cybersecurity: eSN Innovation Roundtable

Cecilia Cruse Joins MiEN Company as a Special Needs Consultant

#CoSN2024 Conversation – Tom Ryan Co-Founder K-12 Strategic Technology Advisor Group (NM)

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

What is the Problem of Classroom Management?

Teaching Tools and Techniques

What are the 5 methods of teaching?

What are Active Learning Teaching Strategies?

What are the Three Active Strategies?

How bullying contributes to K-12 student absenteeism

Crafting ethical AI landscapes in K-12 education

CoSN: The Basics

Igniting student curiosity through career exploration

5 ways to combat tech fatigue and support student success

Case management solutions are redefining school safety, threat assessment

The importance of the ITS and Facilities relationship

Crunch the Numbers: New Data on Student Wellbeing, the Skills Gap Crisis, and Tech Usage in Utah

E-rate insight protects school technology infrastructure

Student mental health is still suffering–how should we address it?

Purdue begins work to advance science of reading with $1.5M grant

Savvas Learning Company Named to the 2024 GSV 150 of Top-Growth Companies

First-in-the-Nation Artificial Intelligence Framework for District Leaders

K-12 schools aren’t ready for AI’s risks or benefits

Spring ISD Selects BenQ Boards for Classrooms

6 trends to watch in K-12 schools in 2024

Friday 5: K-12 computer science trends

Carolina Certified Version of OpenSciEd for Middle School Receives All-Green Rating from EdReports

Friday 5: K-12 coding

3 data management considerations for district leaders

Discovery Education Enhances K-12 Platform with New Games, Interactives, Career Resources, and More to Nurture Student Curiosity

Why interactive solutions are a smarter investment for schools

ClassMate by World Book Recognized with Prestigious ISTE Seal

School Specialty Honors Top Educators with 12th Annual Crystal Apple Awards

Follett Content Accelerates Public Library Strategy

Celebrating Teachers: Nominate Outstanding Educators for Crystal Apple Awards

School Specialty Expands Learning Beyond the Screen with New Outdoor Furniture Line

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