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The bottleneck in every classroom: Working memory, cognitive load, and the conditions for learning

October 26, 2026 by Nathan Lang-Raad, Ed.D, Lightspeed

Is a given tool is reducing cognitive load, removing barriers, and protecting the relationship between the teacher and the students?

Throughout my career, I have held various roles (teacher, principal, director of curriculum and instruction, author, speaker, and solutions provider) but I fundamentally see all of them as…

School Library Innovations

The power of one: How the school librarian can help schools do more with less

October 20, 2026 by Dr. Jessica Thompson & Dr. Laura Sheneman, University of West Georgia

Today’s school librarians bring classroom teaching experience, graduate-level preparation, and specialized certifications to the role

Technology initiatives, curriculum mandates, instructional frameworks, new programs, new platforms, new expectations, and professional development. Every year — and sometimes every month — something else is added to…

AI in Education

Why learning can’t stop when the lesson ends

October 19, 2026 by Roee Naim, Tutorela

AI can be useful not as a replacement for a teacher, but to support learning during the hours when no teacher can realistically be there.

The lesson goes well. The student follows the explanation, works through problems with the teacher, asks a good question or two, and leaves feeling like the material finally…

Game-Based Learning

The future of educational equity isn’t just more resources–it’s more access to experiences

October 16, 2026October 16, 2026 by Dan White, Filament Games

Game-based learning can give students access to experiences that have traditionally been limited by cost, geography, staffing, or equipment.

When we talk about educational equity, the conversation usually focuses on resources. Do students have highly qualified teachers? Updated textbooks? Modern science labs? Reliable internet access? Those are…

District Management

Year-round K-12 recruitment can win the talent pipeline and retention game

October 13, 2026 by Jennifer Duvall, Red Rover

Districts that treat educator recruitment as an ongoing practice are better positioned to anticipate vacancies and learning needs.

A recent report making national headlines reveals a stark reality: The "learning recession" that started well before the pandemic is still with us.

Newsline

Vivacity Launches New Learning Hub for All Your District’s Google Training.

October 8, 2026 by ESchool News Staff

Vivacity Tech PBC Greenville, SC, September 29, 2026 – – Vivacity introduced V Guide in January 2026 to provide the ... Read more

AI in Education

Learner agency comes first in AI-driven digital literacy

October 5, 2026 by Dr. Mark Taormino, College of Southern Nevada

Curriculum must evolve beyond AI tools and teach learner agency, judgment, verification, and critical thinking for true digital literacy.

For many schools, the path to AI literacy remains unclear. The challenge is not simply AI’s rapid evolution, but its ability to generate answers almost instantly, forcing educators…

E-rate Funding

What E-Rate makes possible: Four lessons from our district

September 30, 2026September 28, 2026 by Dr. Chris Smallen, Lenoir City Schools & Rachel Little, United Data Technologies

Lenoir City Schools uses E-Rate to create an environment where all district students have access to the same opportunities and resources.

For nearly three decades, E-Rate has helped school districts build and sustain the network infrastructure that supports teaching, learning, safety, and the many systems educators rely on every…

Classroom Management

When practice becomes data: Helping teachers respond to student misconceptions

September 8, 2026September 8, 2026 by Henry Yang, EduNinja

A student can complete 20 questions and still leave a teacher with very little useful information. A score may show that something went wrong, but it does not…

District Management

A blanket screen-time ban won’t fix what’s broken in edtech

August 31, 2026 by Todd Wirt, Discovery Education & Former Public School Superintendent

A ban on edtech and screen time won't work if we want to prepare students for the future and help them build digital fluency and AI literacy.

Many parents, policymakers, and educators are worried about screens in schools. They’ve observed the positive effects of cell phone bans and are wondering how edtech might contribute to…

A Stronger Cybersecurity Foundation Starts with a Modern SIS

September 1, 2026August 28, 2026 by Vcarlson

Your SIS is central to district operations and security. Learn what to look for in a modern SIS, from role-based ... Read more

Curriculum & Assessment

Students won’t remember every lesson, but here’s what’ll stick

August 27, 2026 by Ryan Sprott, PBLWorks

How project-based learning, or PBL, builds the curiosity, empathy, and practical skills that last well beyond a student's time in school.

For a lot of students, school can feel like a transaction: You do the work, you get the check mark, and then you move on. That model can…

The New Math for EdTech: What Counts When Measuring Technology’s Value

September 1, 2026August 20, 2026 by Vcarlson

Districts are being asked to justify technology spend they can’t yet measure. This report shows how districts hope to close ... Read more

AI in Education

5 ways AI can strengthen your teaching this school year

August 17, 2026 by Timothy Montalvo, Iona University & the College of Westchester

The conversation around AI and teaching has changed and is no longer about using AI—it’s about using it wisely.

A year ago, many educators were still asking whether artificial intelligence belonged in the classroom. Some were cautiously experimenting with AI-generated lesson plans, while others were focused on…

Education Policy & Funding

Public schools at the starting line: Beginning a new pathway with scholarship granting organizations

August 14, 2026 by Dr. Harold Jeffcoat, Van Buren School District

Scholarship funds from SGOs can be used for qualified expenses, which include academic tutoring and special needs services and supports.

For the first time, a federal tax credit is opening a clear path for public school students to access expanded learning opportunities through Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs).

Classroom Management

The biggest back-to-school challenge

August 12, 2026August 12, 2026 by Christine Miles, M.S. Ed., The Listening Path

Teaching listening gives students practical tools they can use to remain mentally present, organize information and ask meaningful questions.

As students return to classrooms across America this fall, parents are focused on school supplies, class schedules, and academic expectations. Teachers are preparing lesson plans, organizing classrooms, and…

District Management

Does school design help or hinder adolescent learning?

August 12, 2026August 4, 2026 by Heidi Neumueller AIA, NCARB, LEED AP®, Amy Keller Frye

How one school reimagined learning spaces–and what others can learn

Adolescence is one of the most consequential periods of human development, yet the environments designed to support it often fail to reflect its complexity. Spanning ages 10 to…

District Management

The grade gap: Helping parents understand students’ academic progress

August 12, 2026August 3, 2026 by Scott Peters, PhD, NWEA, & Kara Stern, PhD, SchoolStatus

What closes the grade gap between reporting and understanding is real-time context around what impacts student academic progress.

For as long as school has existed, so has the parental question: How are my kids doing? For nearly two centuries, educators have used some type of report…

Curriculum & Assessment

First graders need a chance to explain their math thinking

July 30, 2026 by Ashley Landry, Reynolds Elementary, Spring ISD

$Research shows that young students build stronger math understanding when it connects to their everyday lives.$

In first grade, educators shape the trajectories of how students feel about math. Long before they discover algebra or standardized tests, six- and seven-year-olds are forming beliefs about…

Teaching Trends

Don’t forget nature’s classroom

July 29, 2026July 29, 2026 by Vanessa Garza, Girls Athletic Leadership School Los Angeles

Outdoor education has been shown to improve academic outcomes across subjects, including science, reading, and math, while also strengthening motivation, well-being, and school engagement. Studies also link outdoor…

Teacher Professional Development

Summer reading for teaching and school improvement: Harnessing the Science of Learning

July 24, 2026 by Miriam Williams, M.Ed., 3P Learning

When implemented thoughtfully, Science of Learning principles help educators focus their energy on what moves the needle for student learning

Every summer, I find myself in conversations with teachers and administrators trying to figure out why their current pedagogical practices are or aren’t working. So, once I came…

Digital Learning Tools

Not all screen time is equal

July 20, 2026 by Dr. Carolyn Brown, WordFlight

Screen time debates should center on if individual technologies, programs, and digital learning experiences support student growth.

With the growing movement to limit technology in schools, parents and educators are right to question how much time students spend on screens. But, as schools reconsider the…

College and Career Readiness

A second language is more than an elective—it’s a workforce skill

July 17, 2026 by Andrew Bowen, Carnegie Learning

Schools can use technology in language learning to build communication skills, cultural understanding, and career readiness.

When I taught Spanish, students would often ask, “Why do I need to learn this?” Many thought that learning a new language would only be useful if they…

AI in Education

The best time to be a teacher: Leading with AI and technology in the age of personalized learning

July 14, 2026 by Dr. Harold Jeffcoat, AASA, The School Superintendents Association

Teachers shouldn't fear that AI and advancements in technology will diminish their expertise--instead, they amplify it.

In an era defined by rapid technological advancement and an unprecedented explosion of information, public education stands at a pivotal and exciting crossroads.

District Management

Data-driven decision-making is the key to unlocking K-12 district success

July 3, 2026 by Jennifer Duvall, Red Rover

Data-driven decision-making helps districts create a more stable and motivated educational environment that benefits both staff and students.

Today’s K-12 school districts have numerous responsibilities, from managing staff resources, to ensuring student safety, to fostering a learning environment where all students flourish.

District Management

Outcomes-based partnerships and accountability are the future of education

June 30, 2026 by Mark Angel, Amira Learning

Edtech and educators must take shared ownership of doing what matters--driving student growth--through outcomes-based partnerships.

The answer to stagnating test scores is not adopting technology that has never demonstrated any ability to move test scores. Educators have to finally recognize that hope is not a strategy…

District Management

We need accessible data and greater student agency

June 29, 2026 by Elisabeth Read & Dr. DeNay Speaks, Jefferson County Public Schools

Increased student agency strengthens and enables a growth mindset and supports the transfer of classroom knowledge into real-world skills.

Students are more than letter grades and test scores. They are unique individuals with their own goals, skills, and needs--deserving an educational journey that supports all three.

District Management

Learning doesn’t happen by accident–it starts with consistency and communication

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026 by Dr. Mike Ryder, Hardyston Township School District

A student’s school experience can shift dramatically--not just from year to year but from classroom to classroom each day. They may feel seen and encouraged by one teacher,…

K-12 Cybersecurity

For schools, cyber resilience starts at the data layer

June 24, 2026 by Katherine Hennessey, Everpure

In cyber resilience, protect the data layer and build recovery plans around the data and services that keep learning and operations moving.

Cyber resilience in education starts at the data layer. That is because the data layer is where schools' most important information lives and where recovery begins when something…

Durable Skills

Career-connected learning and life skills development in the middle grades

June 23, 2026 by Thomas O'Brien, Winward Academy & Dr. T.J. Vari, MaiaLearning

We must move beyond isolated skill instruction and integrate durable skills into curriculum, school programming, and extracurriculars.

The future of high-quality middle level engagement will include career exposure and exploration with a focus on transferable skills and the development of career goals.

Literacy

New generational reading, math scores have bright spots, but there’s still work to do

June 22, 2026 by Laura Stewart, 95 Percent Group

Every child, in every classroom, deserves access to the high-quality literacy instruction they need to unlock learning progress.

Ameer Baraka knew something was wrong long before anyone gave it a name. Ameer grew up in poverty in Louisiana and had difficulty learning to read, but no…

Classroom Management

With students tuning out, it’s time to rethink the classroom

June 16, 2026 by By Patti Clark, Chief Academic Officer at Lakeshore Learning

Disengagement is often less about student behavior and more about how the classroom learning experience is designed.

Across classrooms right now, many educators are noticing the same shift: Students are even harder to reach than they were just a short time ago. In a recent…

Curriculum & Assessment

Building math skills by designing backpacks: How PBL shifted the way students see math

June 9, 2026 by Melanie Grosso, Riverside Presbyterian Day School

$pbl helps students understand key math concepts$

Building a strong foundation in math during elementary and middle school is essential for success in the later grades. Because each concept builds on the last, students must…

K-12 Cybersecurity

Will schools answer the Canvas breach’s wake-up call?

June 4, 2026 by Michael Greene, Enzoic

The Canvas breach lesson is clear--modern education security requires more than firewalls and endpoint protection.

The recent Instructure/Canvas breach should be a wake-up call for every school and university relying on third-party platforms to power teaching and learning.

AI in Education

How districts can build a shared AI structure

June 2, 2026 by Roney Lima do Nascimento, University of São Paulo

Districts that creates the right language, the structure, and competence statements around AI will get a return on whatever platform it picks

In the second week of January, a senior mathematics teacher with 22 years in the classroom raised a hand at the end of a staff meeting and asked…

Edtech Trends

Beyond the ban: Rethinking cell phone policies in schools with smarter solutions

May 29, 2026May 29, 2026 by Taki Skouras, Cellairis

Schools can implement systems and policies that allow for access to student devices while limiting their use during instructional time.

Across the country, educators, parents, and policymakers are struggling with a question that schools can no longer afford to avoid: What role should cell phones play in today’s…

AI in Education

How AI helps teachers spend less time on assessments and more time on impactful instruction

May 27, 2026 by Dr. Carla Braun, Community Unit School District 201

AI should never replace teachers in collaboration or expertise, but should shine a light on the insights that spark deeper conversations.

The overreliance on AI is a widely discussed topic for teachers, administrators, and families alike. The last thing we want is for technology to stifle the creativity, expertise,…

Teaching Trends

Summer isn’t just a season, it’s a strategy

June 12, 2026May 22, 2026 by Liz McChesney, National Summer Learning Association & Joan Brooks, Blue Star Education

Research from 35 years in literacy help to close opportunity gaps, build partnerships, and make summer learning count for every child.

Summer is full of learning opportunities that many children miss. When back-to-school season begins, some kids are already starting behind. That's all due to a lack of access…

School Library Innovations

Demonstrating impact with data: How librarians can make the case for increased funding

May 21, 2026 by Jennifer Miller, @MeetMeInTheMediaCenter

After years of spending all their time on smartphone screens, today’s students are heading back to the school library for a range of reasons.

Libraries are more than a quiet corner of school where students can pick up a book now and then--they are vibrant learning environments that support classroom curriculum, spark…

Curriculum & Assessment

What U.S. and international classrooms can teach us about improving math instruction

May 18, 2026 by ESchool Media Contributors

$improving math instruction$

Last year, one of my strongest students could solve complex equations flawlessly--but paused when I asked a simple question: “Why does this method work?”

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