Chronic absenteeism isn’t the problem–it’s the signal
Every school leader I know has a version of the same moment: You pull up a student's attendance record expecting to find a discipline problem, and instead you…
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This elementary school banned screens in the middle of the year. Will it solve their reading crisis?
Last month, Mesick Consolidated Schools banned digital devices in its elementary school of about 250 students. The decision wasn’t an agonizing one. The ban came at astonishing speed,…
The paradox of Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrating heritage means honoring students’ languages
Every year, Hispanic Heritage Month offers the United States a chance to honor the profound and varied contributions of Latino communities. We celebrate scientists like Ellen Ochoa, the…
Crafting environments where students with autism thrive
Recent public commentary about autism has brought new urgency to the conversation. Awareness alone isn’t enough--students on the spectrum benefit from environments where their needs are understood, respected,…
Five years on: COVID’s impact on schools–and what’s next for education
Five years ago this month, the World Health Organization officially labeled COVID-19 as a pandemic. In response, life as we knew it came to a halt, schools were…
K-12 cyberattacks threaten data–and students
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…
U.S. Department of Education slashes staff
The U.S. Department of Education announced March 11 that it’s cutting its workforce nearly in half--a move that Education Secretary Linda McMahon said is a first step toward…
Kenston Local School District (OH)Deploys AI Gun Detection Platform
ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the full U.S. Department of Homeland ... Read more
EY and Microsoft equip the next generation with AI skills
The EY organization and Microsoft announced this month the launch of the AI Skills Passport (AISP), which assists students aged 16 and older in ... Read more
How to Reduce Chronic Absenteeism in Schools
Since the Covid-19 pandemic, the rate of students who are chronically absent—defined as missing just under one month of class—has ... Read more
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: PepsiCo Foods North America and LNESC Partner to Bridge the Digital Literacy Divide
PLANO, Texas – PepsiCo Foods North America (PFNA) is proud to announce a $150,000 investment to enhance digital literacy training ... Read more
COVID money countdown: Schools exhaust pandemic aid as federal help winds down
Schools have to say by the end of this month how they plan to spend the last of their $123 billion from the American Rescue Plan, the third…
Best of ISTE—PowerSchool Drops Data in Its Annual Education Focus Report
PowerSchool today released findings from its 2024 Education Focus Report for the 2024-2025 school year. The report offers an in-depth ... Read more
Community is Key to Saving Schools
While not a new concept, the importance of building a sense of community within school districts has never been more ... Read more
Taking stock of student mental health
May’s Mental Health Awareness Month is an opportune time for school leaders and educators to take a closer look at the state of student mental health in their…
Funds For Learning Launches Survey: Shaping the Future of Connectivity
Funds For Learning, the leading E-rate compliance services firm for schools nationwide, launched its 14th annual E-rate survey last month. ... Read more
CoSN IT Leader Spotlight: Lisa Higgins
In partnership with CoSN, eSchool News is highlighting the innovative and dedicated work of IT leaders in school districts across the country.
Montgomery County Educational Service Center Launches Telehealth Partnership With Cartwheel
DAYTON, OHIO – The Montgomery County Educational Service Center (MCESC) today announced a partnership with mental health provider Cartwheel to bring students ... Read more
IXL Learning Acquires Dictionary.com and Thesaurus.com
SAN MATEO and OAKLAND, California — IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is ... Read more
#CoSN2024 Remote—How to Do It
CoSN2024’s Virtual offering is “The CoSN Experience.” The event will no longer be a hybrid event, but a fully virtual ... Read more
Reflecting on the Parkland tragedy, its lasting impacts, and work still to be done
Written by Jen Easterly, Director, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Last month marks six years since 17 students and faculty ... Read more
CoSN IT Leader Spotlight: Don Wolff
In partnership with CoSN, eSchool News is highlighting the innovative and dedicated work of IT leaders in school districts across the country.
CASE Once Again Endorses Classworks® Special Education Platform
The Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE) has re-endorsed Classworks® for an additional three years. The CASE Executive Committee ... Read more
The 5 best ways to celebrate CTE Month 2024
As a career and technical education (CTE) teacher, you know the importance of preparing students for the workforce — no matter which CTE career cluster or pathway they follow.
A model to reduce school shootings
For three consecutive years, the U.S has had a record high number of school shootings, resulting in a repetitive cycle of grievances, anger, and frustration.
4 lessons learned about AI in 2023
As a forward-thinker in the realm of education, I’m constantly exploring how emerging tools and strategies shape learning. Each year I share my predictions about these trends.
To foster young talent, employers need to share their social capital
In career-connected learning, employee volunteers like internship supervisors or guest speakers typically see their role as providing students job-specific knowledge and skills.
Big Deals—Khan Academy Boosts National Civics Bee, AI Tackles Campus Safety, and Stanford Offers Online Math
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation this month announced the launch of the 2024 National Civics Bee. The competition is ... Read more
Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) Launches Sister Schools Program Across Four States and the Territory of Puerto Rico
WASHINGTON, D.C. –The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) today announced the launch of the ALAS Sister Schools Program, ... Read more
Poptential™ High School Economics Curriculum by Certell Offers Free Stock Market Investment Lessons
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — October historically has been a month of notable volatility in the stock market, with historic crashes like ... Read more
Crunch the numbers: The latest edtech data you can use right now
Parents' evolving attitudes towards the role of schools post-pandemic; Teachers' attitudes toward new teaching models; The state of the edtech market; And more.
How AI could save–or sink–creative writing in schools
There’s a lurking concern that AI is just going to help students find mindless shortcuts for cheating their way to good grades. But that’s only a risk if…
Big Deals: Advanced offerings in curriculum and data analytics, parent communication, remote tutoring, and more
Discovery Education acquires Dreambox Learning; SchoolStatus acquires ClassTag; and Carnegie Learning Reaches New Milestone.
3 new school grant opportunities
Each day, teachers are tasked with doing more and more with increasingly fewer resources. And despite federal emergency funding to help schools provide staff and resources as the…
Free Resources for Mental Health Month from Discovery Education
Charlotte, NC — To help educators nationwide observe Mental Health Month, Discovery Education is presenting a curated collection of free ... Read more
A smarter way to think about college
This month, hundreds of thousands of graduating high school seniors are weighing their college options. For many, it's an intensely stressful time as they are rejected or waitlisted by…
A 5-point plan for post-pandemic education
It seems hard to believe, but the pandemic in the U.S. actually started three years ago this month. With all the changes COVID-19 brought to schools, perhaps the…
News Flash! PRESSTO Sees Exponential Growth Within Early Launch Of Generative Ai Integration
New York, NY — Within a month of its official launch, edtech startup Pressto has seen unprecedented growth. The first-to-market ... Read more
5 ways our district streamlines edtech ecosystems
Tech-enabled learning is here to stay. Districts are responsible for taking a hard look at their edtech offerings and must collaborate with solution providers that comply with the…
7 Black History Month resources to use the whole year
During Black History Month, educators have the opportunity to delve into the difficult–and often uncomfortable–experiences of Black people in the U.S. and around the world.