5 ways I’ve leveraged AI in my English classroom
Last spring, a few weeks after I started using ChatGPT, I challenged my high school English students: “Artificial intelligence can do any of your class assignments,” I told…
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Data really is the secret sauce in the K-12 classroom
Along with all of the edtech that’s made its way into the K-12 classroom over the last 10 years, we also now have a constant stream of useful,…
Standardized tests are pests—here’s why
While the primary goal of standardized testing is to measure student achievement and set benchmarks for educational standards, it carries unintended consequences.
Insights from educators: Priorities for 2023-2024
Education news is full of trends and predictions for the new school year, but hearing from the folks doing the work is a more direct path to understanding…
3 pillars for building a positive classroom culture
True education is as much about the environment as it is about instruction. That may sound like a bold statement, but it makes sense when you take a…
With better data, these 12 things would improve, supes say
Data access is critical when educators need to make informed decisions about curriculum, assessments, academic and social-emotional interventions, and more.
Now is the time to plan for next year’s technology upgrades
While school districts are well underway into their new year – and their new budget – many are already planning for the year ahead, and technology remains one…
4 ways to create a comedic classroom
The art of improv comedy is to create a scene from nothing but a suggestion. An actor can never say or do anything that will be wrong. There…
Here’s why anecdotes are as important as data in edtech decisions
From the moment they first set up shop centuries ago, businesses have depended on word-of-mouth to build their customer base--and today, word-of-mouth marketing is still the main driver…
5 positive ways students can use AI
You’ve heard all the news about kids using ChatGPT to cheat, but there's another side to this story. Just as the internet revolutionized education, AI will be the…
Building a representative STEM pipeline needs to start in kindergarten
I believe that the low supply of STEM professionals can be attributed to significant barriers to entry originating in educational settings--this is to no fault of teachers and…
Empowering staff and students with a sense of belonging
Belonging is a fundamental human need. We are all searching for a sense of connection with the people and places in our lives. Students and school staff are…
Nothing but winning: Edtech honors announced by eSchool, IEI, and Classlink
This week's newsfeeds are stuffed with announcements for finalists and honorees for both educators and vendors on the best and brightest developments for teaching and learning.
Dear parents: 3 ways AI will show up in your child’s classroom this year
As teachers, we know that the back to school season is a time full of excitement and big emotions about what the year ahead will bring. And we’re…
Use tech to reassess assessment
Joe Feldman, author of the recently updated Grading for Equity, explores the thorny issue of imbalanced grading and how technology can aid in more accurate, unbiased, and motivational…
BIOZONE’s High School Biology for Texas achieves Top Marks
COLORADO, Parker – BIOZONE has just officially received the awesome news that their inaugural High School Biology for Texas has ... Read more
An AI to-do list for educators
The AI revolution is here, and educators are feeling the impact. For many, it is exciting, unsettling and overwhelming all at the same time.
Reaching data readiness: 10 steps to take
Discover the power of unified K-12 data. In today’s data-driven era, it’s essential for schools and districts to embrace data interoperability.
4 back-to-school cybersecurity tips
Due to budget and resource constraints, many schools and other academic organizations are only able to implement very basic cybersecurity tools and processes, and this leaves them extremely…
4 exciting ways AI is a game-changer for teachers
In the world of education, where innovation and creativity are especially vital, technologies with AI-generated content are reshaping teaching and how students learn in surprising ways.
National Math and Science Initiative Receives $100,000 Grant from TC Energy to Train Virginia Teachers
DALLAS AND NORFOLK, VA. — The National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) is pleased to announce the generous support of TC ... Read more
ISTE23 Redux—First Takeaways
Upon further review, the biggest ISTE23 announcements and what they say about the state-of-play in edtech.
Top edtech at ISTELive 23
With more than 18,000 attendees, this year's ISTELive 23 in Philadelphia had a little something for everyone, from AI and esports to security solutions and engaging visual displays.
eSchool Live@ISTE23 Preview
Exclusive Interview with PowerSchool’s VP of Education Solutions Ryan Imbriale on the promise and perils of AI in education, a preview of the forthcoming 2023 Education Focus Report,…
eSchool News Live@ISTE23: Get ready to rumble!
Have a listen for a preview of our coverage before, during, and after this year's show.
Time to build an AI library
There's no avoiding it. Artificial intelligence is here: in your classrooms, in your front office, on your phone. And while the topic can be overwhelming, it doesn't have…
4 tips for addressing absenteeism in K-12 schools
Districts across the country are grappling with elevated levels of chronic absenteeism that have yet to return to pre-pandemic levels. The Associated Press and Stanford University’s Big Local…
Certell’s Poptential™ Addresses 21st-Century Wars With Free Memorial Day Teaching Resources
INDIANAPOLIS (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Poptential™, a family of free social studies course packages from Certell, provides rich content to teach ... Read more
Preparing for the worst, hoping for the best: School leadership for emergencies
According to The Washington Post, more than 331,000 children at more than 350 schools have experienced gun violence during school hours since the Columbine High School massacre in…
How to support reluctant readers with literacy strategies
Literacy is the foundation upon which all learning is built. Without strong reading skills, students will struggle as they progress through their education. This need is non-negotiable and…
As we embrace the ‘science of reading,’ we can’t leave out older students
The day before my first day of teaching middle school in 2018, I decorated my Brooklyn public school classroom with quotes from famous people reflecting on the importance…
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
What the F? Grading strategies for early career teachers
According to a recent study, grading is one of the least stressful activities early career teachers have to complete. Grading is time consuming, however, and more grading-related questions…
The News Movement Partners With EXPLR Media to Bring News Content into the Classroom
NEW YORK — Social-first media company, The News Movement (TNM) today announced a new partnership with EXPLR Media (EXPLR), an ... Read more
AI’s promising reality in classrooms
Artificial intelligence (AI) can be an ambiguous word in education circles, evoking images of machines replacing human teachers in the future. The truth, while less fantastic, is that…
How edtech insights impact all parts of school operations
Each year, we share our 10 most-read stories. Not surprisingly, many of this year's Top 10 focused on innovative ways to engage students, digital resources, and online and…
Exposing the realities and myths of K-12 cybersecurity
K-12 cybersecurity was thrust into the spotlight when the COVID-19 pandemic forced learning online. And since then, cybersecurity has been a top concern of IT leaders and administrators.
NASA’s latest mission can fuel STEM engagement
STEM Education is in crisis in the United States. It’s predicted there will be 3.5 million STEM jobs in the U.S. by 2025--incredible news if not for the…
Ransomware attackers head back to school
Just when we thought the painful trend of ransomware attacks on public schools might be waning, news arrived of a massive incident. Over Labor Day weekend, the country’s…
Teacher shortages remain a top problem–here’s how to fix them
With no end in sight to this teacher crisis, some districts across the country are filling instructional gaps utilizing non-traditional teaching and learning models.