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Teacher Professional Development

We’re losing STEM teachers–here are 5 ways to keep them and grow the ones we need

August 11, 2025 by Olga Vargas, Vernier Science Education
Recruiting and retaining STEM teachers isn’t just about filling vacancies--it’s about giving every student an opportunity to be inspired.
The critical shortage of qualified STEM teachers continues to challenge schools and districts across the country. This is especially true in high-need schools where early-career or uncertified teachers…
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K12 Earns High Marks for Excellence in Online Public Education

July 15, 2025 by ESchool News Staff
RESTON, Va.(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — K12, a portfolio brand of Stride, Inc. has been recognized for its steadfast commitment to quality ... Read more
College and Career Readiness

Middle and high school students need education, career guidance

July 10, 2025 by ESchool News Staff
Students need early access to career education and opportunities that empower them to pursue their interests and strengths.
Students need more support around education paths and career options, including hands-on experiences, according to a new nationwide survey from the nonprofit American Student Assistance.
College and Career Readiness

Teachers see online learning as critical for workforce readiness in 2025

July 7, 2025 by ESchool News Staff
High school educators report at least half of their curriculum will focus on skills-based learning to prepare students for future success.
In an era where workforce demands and the needs of high school learners are rapidly evolving, a new survey by Penn Foster Group sheds light on how teachers…
Live @ ISTE 2025

Look Who’s Talking—Bringing STEM Up To Speed

July 3, 2025July 3, 2025 by Kevin Hogan
Tim Needles
Tim presented at no less than seven sessions at ISTE this year, focusing on cross-disciplinary STEAM education and meaningful AI ... Read more
STEM & STEAM Trends

Amid discouraging math scores, are states improving elementary math instruction?

July 3, 2025 by ESchool News Staff
Better preparation and support for elementary teachers to provide strong math instruction can improve academic and life outcomes for students.
A new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) finds that most states fall short when it comes to preparing and supporting elementary teachers to effectively…
AI in Education

Ensuring academic integrity in the AI age

June 19, 2025 by Max Spero, Pangram Labs
AI detection is a great way to flag assignments, but detection of AI use warrants further investigation before punitive measures on students.
Students' AI usage can range from summarizing content to full-scale writing support, which begs the question: What can educators do if they suspect an assignment is authored by…
AI in Education

AI can personalize learning–it can’t make students care

June 18, 2025 by Thomas Arnett, Clayton Christensen Institute
In trying to personalize learning for students via AI, maybe we’ve focused too much on tailoring content and not on transforming context.
I recently read 10 to 25, a new book by David Yeager, one of the leading research psychologists in adolescent development and motivation. The book explores what young people…
AI in Education

How students are really using AI tools: What schools need to know

May 29, 2025 by Teodora Pavkovic, Linewize
It's time for schools and districts to craft AI usage policies to guide their students in the expected and appropriate use of these tools.
AI is fast becoming the tool that we soon won’t be able to do without. And yet, only a quarter of districts in the U.S. have released a formal…
Teacher Well-Being

The unseen connection between student absenteeism and teacher burnout 

May 22, 2025 by Dr. Michelle Fry, SchoolStatus
Despite clear links between absenteeism and teacher burnout, most educators lack real-time access to data for timely interventions.
The current education crisis isn't just about the need to support student academic recovery--it's also about teacher retention. As districts nationwide struggle to keep classrooms staffed, many fail…
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.
Emergency Planning & Response

Empowering school staff with emergency response protocols

May 16, 2025 by Laura Ascione
The right safety platform can help schools plan for emergencies, respond to crises, and accelerate emergency response protocols.
Safety response protocols are foundational to creating a culture of safety in schools. District leaders should adopt and implement response protocols that cover all types of emergencies.

PowerSchool Personalized Learning Solutions Demo

May 10, 2025 by Jeff Festa
Students succeed when educators have all the tools they need. Engage students and empower educators with all the tools you ... Read more
AI in Education

Easy to find, not always true: Helping students evaluate AI-generated content

May 9, 2025 by Steven M. Baule, Ed.D., Ph.D.
Students need guidance as they navigate the information landscape, including AI tools that aren't always accurate or vetted.
The digital tide has swept in new tools, habits, and expectations. Today’s students rarely line up at the reference desk. Instead, they consult their phones, generative AI bots,…
College and Career Readiness

With VR goggles, students in detention centers gain career training

May 6, 2025 by Laura Ascione
When students have access to career training modules through VR goggles, they can focus on building successful career paths in school.
Education is a cornerstone for personal growth and economic success, but for students in juvenile detention facilities, it serves a deeper purpose, equipping students with the skills they’ll…
College and Career Readiness

How 3 districts reimagined high school and the future of work

April 29, 2025 by Laura Ascione
When districts implement student-driven learning and personalized pathways, high school students understand their strengths and aspirations.
If students are to graduate prepared to succeed as they pursue higher education or join the future-ready workforce, high schools must evolve--and innovative districts are ready to meet…
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…
STEM & STEAM Trends

Strategies to help girls stay engaged in STEM learning

April 16, 2025 by Laura Ascione
Role models, mentorship, and resources help bridge the gender gap and ensure that girls have opportunities to succeed in STEM learning fields.
Ensuring that girls feel supported and empowered in STEM from an early age can lead to more balanced workplaces, economic growth, and groundbreaking discoveries.

NoRedInk and the National Writing Project Partner to Inspire the Next Generation of Writers in the Age of Gen AI

April 9, 2025 by ESchool News Staff
SAN FRANCISCO – NoRedInk, the comprehensive online writing platform provider used in over 60% of U.S. school districts, has partnered ... Read more
College and Career Readiness

How CTE supports college and career readiness

April 4, 2025 by Megan Bottkol, Diamond Oaks Career Campus, Great Oaks
Career and technical education (CTE) isn’t just about learning skills—it’s about shaping futures and ensuring students have career readiness.
As a career and technical education (CTE) instructor, I see firsthand how career-focused education provides students with the tools to transition smoothly from high school to college and…
Students with Special Needs

As World Autism Day nears, here’s how to support neurodiverse students

March 27, 2025 by ESchool News Staff
Embracing neurodiverse abilities and supporting students with autism in the classroom fosters a culture of empathy, respect, and acceptance.
The number of children diagnosed with developmental disabilities is on the rise, specifically attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
District Management

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

November 7, 2025March 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…
Teaching Trends

How to incorporate real-world connections into any subject area

March 21, 2025 by Skyler Stoll, Middle School Teacher, South Carolina
Creating a real-world connection to classroom topics fosters a sense of responsibility and boosts student engagement.
In my classroom, I frequently encounter students expressing their opinions: “How is this relevant to the real world?” or “Why should I care? I will never use this.”
Online & Hybrid Learning

Lessons from an online teacher: Supporting phenomena-based learning

March 19, 2025 by Krista Kowalok MA. Ed, Agora Cyber Charter School
Teaching online can present obstacles to student engagement--particularly in science and math classes. Phenomena-based learning can help.
I have worked in many different states and in many different learning environments throughout my 19-year career as an educator. For the past 13 years I have been…
Innovation Insights

Real World Support

March 13, 2025 by Kevin Hogan
As students navigate an increasingly complex world defined by artificial intelligence, social media, and rapid technological change, the need for ... Read more
Teacher Well-Being

How rest can reignite your passion for teaching 

March 13, 2025 by Dr. Ilana Nankin, Breathe For Change
Based on the ‘seven types of rest,’ these restorative practices can help mitigate teacher burnout and ultimately benefit your students.
Today’s teachers are coping with a wide range of stresses, from chronic student absenteeism to limitations on what you can teach and parents pressuring you to change grades.
District Management

Transformational leadership: Safe harbors, or turbulent seas?

November 7, 2025February 27, 2025 by Dr. Phil Lambert, University of Sydney
Leaving the sanctuary of a safe harbor is necessary to undertake genuine transformational change in education.
Depending on the starting point, the challenges encountered in making required policy and practice changes can be considerable. Leadership in and for this context is not for the…
Innovation Insights

Libraries Offer Free Tutoring as Schools Cut Back Services

February 26, 2025 by Kevin Hogan
As schools navigate budget constraints and tutoring programs are reduced, families are seeking reliable academic support for their students. With ... Read more
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
STEM & STEAM Trends

Rural areas are poised for unique STEM education, but need more resources

February 25, 2025 by Hannah Fuller, National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Inequitable access to broadband in rural areas creates challenges for digital literacy in work and life, including STEM education.
A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine offers a road map for increasing access to STEM education opportunities and workforce development for students in rural…
Newsline

BloomBoard Partners with Barry University to Fill Florida’s Persistent Teacher Vacancies 

February 24, 2025 by ESchool News Staff
MIAMI – According to the Florida Education Association, nearly 10,000 of the state’s public school teaching positions were vacant at ... Read more
Teaching Trends

Explicit instruction: Students need more of it

February 21, 2025 by Jeremy Kaplan, Chalkbeat
Explicit instruction is a deliberate progression of modeling, guided practice, and independent practice of a skill or a concept.
As a progressive educator in New York City for 30 years, I thought I had all the answers. The best teaching had to do with inquiry, with “higher-level…
Student Well-Being

3 critical areas necessary to boost student motivation

February 21, 2025 by ESchool News Staff
Focusing on belonging and community can help increase student motivation and boost engagement--critical for student achievement.
Increasing student motivation by fostering resilience and belonging has become more urgent as academic performance and dropout rates have declined, according to a new report from the nonprofit…
AI in Education

A virtual reality, AI-boosted system helps students with autism improve social skills

February 14, 2025 by Mike Krings, KU News Service
An immersive, authentic experience blends extended reality and real-world elements of AI to help students with autism build social skills.
For more than a decade, University of Kansas researchers have been developing a virtual reality system to help students with disabilities, especially those with autism spectrum disorder, to…
Durable Skills

This district champions media literacy to combat “brain rot”

February 10, 2025 by Laura Ascione
Teaching critical thinking skills helps to ensure students are active and engaged--and that they aren't falling victim to brain rot.
It’s critical that students know how to use digital content, but as students have more access to information, it’s also critical that they know how to evaluate that…

Britannica Empowers Districts Working with Newcomers and Multilingual Learners

February 3, 2025 by ESchool News Staff
CHICAGO — With U.S. schools welcoming an increasing number of students in the U.S. who speak English as a second language and ... Read more
Newsline

Introducing The Edge, a Breakthrough SEL and Life Skills Curriculum for Middle and High School Students

March 12, 2025January 31, 2025 by ESchool News Staff
Los Angeles, CA — As students navigate an increasingly complex world defined by artificial intelligence, social media, and rapid technological ... Read more
College and Career Readiness

5 CTE trends to track in 2025

January 21, 2025 by Dr. Brooke Rice, NAF
CTE programs are likely to refocus on the development of technical and durable skills that employers deem necessary for success.
While the future is theirs to create, today's career and technical education (CTE) providers are adapting to meet the moment and giving students access to opportunities to develop…
Live @ FETC 2025

Show Floor News–Tried and true edtech solutions

January 24, 2025January 16, 2025 by Laura Ascione
Leading the way for LG at this year’s FETC is LG’s new Google-compatible CreateBoard Pro TR3PN Series of interactive digital ... Read more

Building the Next Generation of Problem Solvers and Innovators

April 17, 2025January 15, 2025 by Jeff Festa
  Problem solving is a foundational skill that every student should learn. Regardless of what career pathway they choose, students ... Read more
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