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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

Newsline

Book Talks with Benny Launches as AI-powered Teacher’s Assistant

January 6, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

Today, Beanstack announces the addition of Book Talks with Benny, an AI-powered teacher’s assistant that promotes reading integrity without the ... Read more

AI in Education

Does AI think like your students?

December 25, 2024 by Dr. Steve Ritter, Carnegie Learning

The true revolution lies in using AI to empower and elevate the minds of our students--here's how to navigate that path.

Over the last 30 years, I have witnessed the evolving landscape of AI in education. Many early AI efforts were focused on using computers to model human thinking…

Edtech Trends

3 simple ways to use interactive whiteboards in preschool classrooms

December 16, 2024 by Jenny Perez, Emerson Elementary School

Using interactive whiteboards can make teaching easier and help improve classroom management in early learning classrooms.

To all the new preschool teachers, I hope this article brings you joy, motivation, and encouragement as you work to create warm and inspiring environments for your students…

College and Career Readiness

Do AP classes matter in college admissions?

November 29, 2024 by John Morganelli, Ivy Tutors Network

Motivated students rely on AP classes to showcase their ability to challenge themselves academically and prove college readiness.

The competitive nature of college admissions can leave students in a panic, desperate to prove their academic excellence. Admissions officers and experts get asked all the time how…

Coding and Robotics

Using robots to teach creativity, collaboration, and self-confidence

November 27, 2024 by Hunter McConnell, Jacksonville ISD

As they engage with robots, students build essential skills and gain engineering experience as they gain creativity and collaboration skills.

At Jacksonville Independent School District we like to combine social-emotional learning with coding education. Here’s how it has worked since we introduced virtual robotics at our middle school.

K-12 Cybersecurity

How to prepare for a school cybersecurity audit

November 27, 2024 by Dave Courbanou, Intelligent CloudCare

A school cybersecurity audit can help provide assurance that your school IT environment is secure and IT staff are aware of critical info.

School cybersecurity audits don’t have to be stressful. If you know what to expect, you can be well prepared and set yourself up for future success. The effort…

Teacher Professional Development

Strategies to craft effective PD for schools and districts

November 15, 2024 by Jamie Fernandez-Schendt, Participate Learning

To create useful, sustained teacher PD in schools and districts, align efforts with school-specific needs and district-wide goals

The best teacher professional development is an empowering experience that equips educators with the skills and insights they need to grow and thrive in their careers.

AI in Education

How AI can unleash student curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking

November 12, 2024 by Jamie MacPherson, Van Andel Institute for Education

It’s vital to equip students with the tools they need to thrive in a new digital age and use AI to grow creativity and critical thinking.

Maybe it’s just me, but it feels as though AI is starting to take over the world. To be clear, I don’t mean this in an “evil robots”…

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95 Percent Group Grows Continuum of Science of Reading Professional Learning With Launch of 95 Foundational Tools for Paraprofessionals, Tutors, and School Staff

November 11, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Lincolnshire, IL – National momentum around the science of reading continues to increase and with it the demand for professional ... Read more

Why California Schools Must Prioritize Student Motivation and Mental Health

March 5, 2025October 31, 2024 by Jeff Festa

Amid learning gaps and absences, California schools face an urgent need to prioritize student motivation and mental health. A ... Read more

The Ultimate District Guide to Teaching Multilingual Learners to Read

October 31, 2024 by Jeff Festa

This practical 6-step guide is a must-have for K-12 leaders. Ignite Reading CEO Jessica Sliwerski provides actionable tips to ... Read more

AI in Education

Most parents know AI will be crucial to their children’s future

October 15, 2024 by ESchool News

A new survey from Samsung Solve for Tomorrow reveals an urgent need to address the looming AI knowledge gap in schools and for students.

Parents of Gen Alpha and Gen Z students are optimistic about the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance various aspects of education, according to a new Morning Consult survey…

Emergency Planning & Response

School-based active shooter drills must improve, minimize trauma

October 14, 2024 by Laura Ascione

A federal order tasks agencies with combating firearms threats and restructuring active shooter drills to cause less trauma to students.

In late September, the Biden administration issued an executive order directing federal agencies to improve school-based active shooter drills, making them more effective and less traumatic for students.

Future of Filtering: Exploring the Content-aware Hybrid

January 8, 2025October 11, 2024 by Jeff Festa

Learn more about: How to analyze media and blur images on any website in real-time What hybrid filtering is and ... Read more

College and Career Readiness

Students need clarity on their postsecondary pathways

October 11, 2024 by Laura Ascione

When it comes to planning for postsecondary pathways, a lack of career exposure is hindering many students' abilities to envision a future.

Much emphasis is placed on college and career readiness, but too often, K-12 students aren't exposed to career possibilities or career resources to form an idea of what…

K-12 Cybersecurity

How schools can take full advantage of the FCC’s new cybersecurity program

October 11, 2024 by Mark Sangster, Adlumin

Schools need to strengthen their cybersecurity postures, and programs like the FCC pilot can help shore up vulnerabilities.

K-12 school districts are becoming an increasingly popular target of ransomware operations and other cyber threat actors. Ransomware attacks alone targeted 108 U.S. school districts in 2023.

Students with Special Needs

Kids in special education are struggling–it’s time to rethink their education

October 10, 2024 by Gail Ewell, Hope Technology School

Centering inclusivity can ensure every neurodiverse student's needs are met--without compromising on the quality of education.

Relatively common diagnoses for which there is insufficient mainstream educational or behavioral support, such as autism and ADHD, have risen enough that now fully 15 percent of the…

Students with Special Needs

Early screening and intervention are the key to math success

October 8, 2024 by Dr. Chelsi Brosh and Dr. Sandra Elliott, TouchMath

$Students with dyscalculia struggle with critical skills such as memorizing math facts, estimating quantities, and steps to solve problems.$

Educators and reading specialists have known for many years about dyslexia, which is why schools regularly use screening tools that can identify students with this reading disability and…

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

Increasing K-12 tech accessibility

September 24, 2024 by Sam Bowman, Contributing Writer

Students need tech knowledge and skills--classrooms need to be equipped with tech tools via tech accessibility and equitable access.

Believing that all students have the same access to technology is a mistake. According to the U.S. Census, 90 percent of American households have a broadband internet subscription,…

Classroom Learning

5 ways to use crafts to drive deeper learning

September 23, 2024 by Ben Talsma, Van Andel Institute for Education

Meaningful, hands-on craft activities can promote deeper learning through creative and thoughtful teaching practices.

Who doesn’t love arts and crafts? From the early days of kindergarten, teachers have used crafts as a way to foster students’ curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking skills.

Computer Science Education

How we use robots and art to make meeting computer science standards fun

September 20, 2024 by Erin Wicklund, Hillsdale Public Schools

An educator shares lesson plans for creating exciting, multidisciplinary STEM learning and computer science for 1st- and 2nd-grade students.

After the state of New Jersey revised its computer science standards in 2020, I was part of a professional learning community tasked with helping educators in all subjects…

Newsline

Rise Vision Introduces New Screen Sharing Feature to Enhance Collaboration and Engagement

September 17, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Rise Vision, the #1 digital signage software solution is excited to announce the launch of its new screen sharing feature, designed to enhance ... Read more

Teaching Trends

Educators outline 5 priorities for the new school year

September 13, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Educators and school leaders offer insights into their top priorities and focus areas for the new school year.

With a new school year comes new priorities for educators and students alike. Teaching is evolving at a rapid pace, pushed forward by advancements in AI, the need…

Newsline

Stride Tutoring Moves Families into the Future with Affordable Online Tutoring

September 11, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

RESTON, Va. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In response to the growing demand for accessible tutoring services, Stride Tutoring, a portfolio brand ... Read more

IT Innovations

Skills gap, outdated infrastructure hinder AI use

September 11, 2024 by Laura Ascione

A new survey underscores the rapid rise of AI use and adoption, while identifying the common use cases and challenges of this technology.

Although a high majority of enterprises are adopting AI in some capacity (88 percent), many still lack the necessary data infrastructure and employee skills to truly benefit from…

Teaching Trends

4 key findings on student engagement

September 10, 2024 by Laura Ascione

A look at student engagement offers deeper insight into what engages, inspires, and builds confidence in students and educators.

Only one-third of U.S. administrators, teachers, and parents/caregivers say students are engaged in learning, underscoring the critical need for more engaging learning experiences.

Teacher Well-Being

From burnout to balance: How AI could transform teaching

September 6, 2024 by Jason Wilmot, Canva

AI can help teachers avoid burnout and spend more time doing the things that made them want to become educators in the first place: teaching.

As we turn the corner into a new school year, teachers need a break more than ever. Educators continue to work hard for their students, but the ups…

Classroom Learning

Post-pandemic growth is limited, but some populations are progressing

September 3, 2024 by Laura Ascione

An annual report reveals limited and nuanced post-pandemic learning recovery, with some select students and groups making promising gains.

New data reveals limited progress toward pre-pandemic levels of achievement nationally, although specific student populations are challenging these trends, according to the State of Student Learning report.

Personalized Learning

More gifted students need accelerated paths

August 27, 2024 by Ilana Walder-Biesanz, Chalkbeat

The rise of video conferencing means some gifted students can Zoom into higher-level math courses, reducing transportation barriers.

I went to high school at age 11. Within two years, I had run out of math and Spanish classes there, so I walked from my public school…

College and Career Readiness

Overcoming data center industry staff shortages with skilled tradespeople

August 22, 2024 by Joe Minarik, DataBank

Community colleges and vocational schools could implement programs to introduce students to data center industry careers.

We often refer to the “silver tsunami” in the data center industry--a reference to the growing wave of older employees poised to retire and leave the workforce in…

Newsline

Tieks Expands Support for Educators with Tieks for Teachers: Clear the List Campaign to Fulfill Teacher Wish Lists

August 20, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

LOS ANGELES – Tieks, a Los Angeles-based shoemaker, announced the launch of Tieks for Teachers: Clear the List, a heartfelt ... Read more

Online & Hybrid Learning

Essential tips for remote classroom creation

August 14, 2024 by Sam Bowman, Contributing Writer

Taking time to properly design a remote classroom can lead to a better experience for you and your students.

If the last several years have taught educators anything, it’s that teachers don’t necessarily need to be in a physical classroom with kids in the seats to be…

Teacher Well-Being

School leaders of color face high levels of burnout–here’s what they need to thrive

August 12, 2024 by Harrison Peters, Chalkbeat

Emboldening resilient leaders of color without creating systems that support their advancement is a recipe for burnout

As a novice teacher in 1999, I was grateful to have a colleague across the hall who was also new to the profession. We swapped stories, shared strategies,…

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

This district champions media literacy to combat “brain rot”

5 CTE trends to track in 2025

Show Floor News–Tried and true edtech solutions

Book Talks with Benny Launches as AI-powered Teacher’s Assistant

Does AI think like your students?

3 simple ways to use interactive whiteboards in preschool classrooms

Do AP classes matter in college admissions?

Using robots to teach creativity, collaboration, and self-confidence

How to prepare for a school cybersecurity audit

Strategies to craft effective PD for schools and districts

How AI can unleash student curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking

95 Percent Group Grows Continuum of Science of Reading Professional Learning With Launch of 95 Foundational Tools for Paraprofessionals, Tutors, and School Staff

Most parents know AI will be crucial to their children’s future

School-based active shooter drills must improve, minimize trauma

Students need clarity on their postsecondary pathways

How schools can take full advantage of the FCC’s new cybersecurity program

Kids in special education are struggling–it’s time to rethink their education

Early screening and intervention are the key to math success

Increasing K-12 tech accessibility

5 ways to use crafts to drive deeper learning

How we use robots and art to make meeting computer science standards fun

Rise Vision Introduces New Screen Sharing Feature to Enhance Collaboration and Engagement

Educators outline 5 priorities for the new school year

Stride Tutoring Moves Families into the Future with Affordable Online Tutoring

Skills gap, outdated infrastructure hinder AI use

4 key findings on student engagement

From burnout to balance: How AI could transform teaching

Post-pandemic growth is limited, but some populations are progressing

More gifted students need accelerated paths

Overcoming data center industry staff shortages with skilled tradespeople

Tieks Expands Support for Educators with Tieks for Teachers: Clear the List Campaign to Fulfill Teacher Wish Lists

Essential tips for remote classroom creation

School leaders of color face high levels of burnout–here’s what they need to thrive

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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