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Nothing but winning: Edtech honors announced by eSchool, IEI, and Classlink

October 9, 2023October 6, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

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.

AI in Education

Dear parents: 3 ways AI will show up in your child’s classroom this year

December 11, 2023September 22, 2023 by Kristin Merrill, Fourth Grade Teacher & Joe Merrill, First Grade Teacher, Florida

Here's a quick look at how two educators have already seen AI leveraged by teachers to better engage and teach students in the classroom.

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…

Innovation Insights

Use tech to reassess assessment

September 22, 2023September 21, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

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…

Newsline

BIOZONE’s High School Biology for Texas achieves Top Marks

September 19, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

COLORADO, Parker – BIOZONE has just officially received the awesome news that their inaugural High School Biology for Texas has ... Read more

AI in Education

An AI to-do list for educators

December 11, 2023September 15, 2023 by Paul Beckermann, Senior Content Creator and Podcast Host, AVID Open Access

Becoming familiar with AI will make it feel less overwhelming and help students and educators better understand its role in their lives.

The AI revolution is here, and educators are feeling the impact. For many, it is exciting, unsettling and overwhelming all at the same time.

School Data Management

Reaching data readiness: 10 steps to take

September 12, 2023September 12, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Leverage the potential of unified K-12 data and make a positive impact on your school or district’s educational outcomes.

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.

K-12 Cybersecurity

4 back-to-school cybersecurity tips

December 11, 2023August 15, 2023 by James Turgal, VP of Cyber Risk, Strategy & Board Relations, Optiv

By focusing on achievable cybersecurity basics, schools can fight back by building a solid security and resilience foundation.

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…

AI in Education

4 exciting ways AI is a game-changer for teachers

December 12, 2023August 8, 2023 by Marcia McInnes, Partner Engagement Lead, Canva

AI has the power to create a more inclusive world by expanding the way students learn--and just as importantly, the way teachers engage and support them

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.

Newsline

National Math and Science Initiative Receives $100,000 Grant from TC Energy to Train Virginia Teachers

August 7, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

DALLAS AND NORFOLK, VA. — The National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) is pleased to announce the generous support of TC ... Read more

Innovation Insights

ISTE23 Redux—First Takeaways

July 7, 2023July 7, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

Upon further review, the biggest ISTE23 announcements and what they say about the state-of-play in edtech.

Edtech Trends

Top edtech at ISTELive 23

July 8, 2023July 7, 2023 by Laura Ascione

There was a lot to see at ISTELive 23--here are some of the best edtech tools, resources, products, and services.

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.

Innovation Insights

eSchool Live@ISTE23 Preview

June 25, 2023June 23, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

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,…

Innovation Insights

eSchool News Live@ISTE23: Get ready to rumble!

June 16, 2023June 15, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

Have a listen for a preview of our coverage before, during, and after this year's show.

AI in Education

Time to build an AI library

December 12, 2023June 9, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

Before you can help your schools grapple with new technologies such as AI, you need to learn about them yourself--with 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…

District Management

4 tips for addressing absenteeism in K-12 schools

July 28, 2023June 7, 2023 by Erica Peterson, National Education Manager, School Innovations & Achievement

Addressing absenteeism requires a comprehensive approach that gets to the root cause of student absences

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…

Newsline

Certell’s Poptential™ Addresses 21st-Century Wars With Free Memorial Day Teaching Resources

May 17, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

INDIANAPOLIS (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Poptential™, a family of free social studies course packages from Certell, provides rich content to teach ... Read more

Emergency Planning & Response

Preparing for the worst, hoping for the best: School leadership for emergencies

April 20, 2023 by Todd Miller, SVP, Strategic Programs, Rave Mobile Safety

The reality is that it’s not if school emergencies occur--it's when, and emergency preparedness is essential for school leadership.

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…

Literacy

How to support reluctant readers with literacy strategies

April 14, 2023 by Sabine McAlpine, National Sales Director, Thorndike Press

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…

Literacy

As we embrace the ‘science of reading,’ we can’t leave out older students

April 11, 2023 by Shira Engel, Chalkbeat New York

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…

Newsline

News Flash! PRESSTO Sees Exponential Growth Within Early Launch Of Generative Ai Integration

March 27, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

New York, NY — Within a month of its official launch, edtech startup Pressto has seen unprecedented growth. The first-to-market ... Read more

Curriculum & Assessment

What the F? Grading strategies for early career teachers

March 9, 2023 by Steven M. Baule, Ed.D., Ph.D. & Brooke Boulton, Winona State University

Conversations and grading strategies that reflect more equitable practices will evolve as stakeholders understand more about student needs.

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…

Newsline

The News Movement Partners With EXPLR Media to Bring News Content into the Classroom

March 7, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

NEW YORK — Social-first media company, The News Movement (TNM) today announced a new partnership with EXPLR Media (EXPLR), an ... Read more

Machine Learning in Education

AI’s promising reality in classrooms

December 12, 2023January 5, 2023 by Laura Ascione

AI systems help teachers better interact with students in classrooms, simplify everyday classroom tasks, and improve overall efficiency

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…

Education Policy & Funding

How edtech insights impact all parts of school operations

December 28, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Hear from K-12 Hero Awards nominee Kelly Goodman with Florida Virtual School, and James McClurkin of program sponsor SAP Concur

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…

K-12 Cybersecurity

Exposing the realities and myths of K-12 cybersecurity

December 15, 2022 by Laura Ascione

K-12 cybersecurity is an essential priority--learn how to protect your schools and districts from online threats

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.

STEM & STEAM Trends

NASA’s latest mission can fuel STEM engagement

December 15, 2022December 9, 2022 by Dr. Robert Ambrose, Chairman of Robotics & Artificial Intelligence, alliantgroup & Former NASA Software, Robotics and Simulation Division Chief & Deirdre Ricketts, Lead Science Teacher & STEAM Lab Facilitator, Stevens Elementary School & Director of STEAM Education, alliantgroup

If we don’t address the STEM education challenge, America will continue to struggle to compete in technology, engineering, and beyond.

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…

K-12 Cybersecurity

Ransomware attackers head back to school

January 26, 2023November 18, 2022 by Rob Cataldo, Managing Director, North America, Kaspersky

Ransomware gangs have become very effective at going after vulnerable targets, and schools have countless pieces of critical information that must be protected

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…

District Management

Teacher shortages remain a top problem–here’s how to fix them

December 7, 2022October 27, 2022 by Laura Ascione

School district leaders can fill critical gaps in the educator workforce with innovative answers to the challenge of teacher shortages.

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.

It’s Time To Focus On Solutions, Not Problems

December 22, 2022October 14, 2022 by Jeff Festa

The headlines are right – over 88% of students are dealing with one or more non-academic barrier to success. Learn ... Read more

District Management

Here’s how you can fix teacher shortages in your district

December 5, 2022October 6, 2022 by Laura Ascione

districts can help meet teacher shortages with new solutions

As schools opened their doors this fall, one of the biggest challenges on school leaders' minds: filling teaching vacancies and addressing teacher shortages.

eSchool Media Announces Winners of the 2022 eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards

August 21, 2025October 3, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Recognizing the country’s best examples of K-12 success during the pandemic-era school year, eSchool News recognizes three winners for their ... Read more

Newsline

ReadSpeaker Announces Text-to-Speech Integration and Certified Partnership with Moodle, the World’s Largest Learning Platform

September 26, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

ReadSpeaker, the most trusted, independent digital voice and text-to-speech provider for educational institutions and innovative brands worldwide today announced that ... Read more

Newsline

Winsor Learning Releases Free Professional Development Resource in Response to Steep Declines in National Reading Scores

September 15, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

MINNEAPOLIS (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In the wake of devastating recent news about the nation’s reading test scores, Minnesota-based Winsor Learning, ... Read more

District Management

Immediate solutions to teacher shortages

December 7, 2022September 8, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Discover how your district can fill critical gaps in the educator workforce with innovative answers to the teacher shortage challenge.

School districts nationwide are facing unprecedented teacher shortages, with thousands of classrooms unstaffed as the school year begins. Filling these vacancies with certified teachers is a critical need.

District Management

eSN K-12 Hero Awards Program nominee: Spotlight on Green Bay Area Public School District

September 7, 2022 by Laura Ascione

eSchool News Editor-at-Large Kevin Hogan interviews Hero Awards nominee Amy Sterckx of Green Bay Area Public School District and Axel Zimmermann of JAR Systems in his weekly podcast, Innovations in Education

Many new and innovative practices emerged as the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the globe, shuttering physical classrooms and pushing students and teachers online. It's critical to document these…

District Management

Is there a national teacher shortage? Here’s what we know and don’t know

December 7, 2022September 2, 2022 by Matt Barnum, Chalkbeat

The ingredients are there for a teacher shortage and for it to be a harder than normal year for recruiting teachers

Students across the country are heading back to school. Will there be enough teachers waiting for them?

District Management

eSN K-12 Hero Awards Program nominee: Spotlight on FLVS

August 22, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Educators have always deserved praise and recognition--that has never been more evident than during the pandemic, when they prioritized student safety among heroic efforts to keep learning going…

District Management

Edtech insights from the back office to the teacher’s desk

August 16, 2022 by Kevin Hogan

Kevin Hogan interviews K-12 Hero Awards nominee Kelly Goodman of the Florida Virtual School and James McClurkin from program sponsor SAP Concur

In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: Why back-office systems are an essential element to successful learning; 9 priorities for a future-focused education system;…

Teaching & Learning

Why teach digital writing to students in 2022?

January 30, 2023August 8, 2022 by Lesley Vos, Contributing Writer

Digital technologies enable communication and collaboration--teachers can use them to make students more productive with digital writing.

Have you ever thought of your students alongside Hemingway, Shakespeare, and other well-known writers? They are actually: All their messages, blogs, and social media posts go online today,…

K-12 Cybersecurity

How to ensure both security and accessibility in your district’s IT strategy

December 5, 2022August 4, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Cyberattacks are running rampant in education--experts share tips to keep your district's network safe while ensuring ease of use

Keeping student and educator information safe and protected is a top priority, particularly now in the wake of skyrocketing cyberattacks. When it comes to fighting cyberattacks, schools need…

Nothing but winning: Edtech honors announced by eSchool, IEI, and Classlink

Dear parents: 3 ways AI will show up in your child’s classroom this year

Use tech to reassess assessment

BIOZONE’s High School Biology for Texas achieves Top Marks

An AI to-do list for educators

Reaching data readiness: 10 steps to take

4 back-to-school cybersecurity tips

4 exciting ways AI is a game-changer for teachers

National Math and Science Initiative Receives $100,000 Grant from TC Energy to Train Virginia Teachers

ISTE23 Redux—First Takeaways

Top edtech at ISTELive 23

eSchool News Live@ISTE23: Get ready to rumble!

Time to build an AI library

4 tips for addressing absenteeism in K-12 schools

Preparing for the worst, hoping for the best: School leadership for emergencies

How to support reluctant readers with literacy strategies

As we embrace the ‘science of reading,’ we can’t leave out older students

News Flash! PRESSTO Sees Exponential Growth Within Early Launch Of Generative Ai Integration

What the F? Grading strategies for early career teachers

AI’s promising reality in classrooms

How edtech insights impact all parts of school operations

Exposing the realities and myths of K-12 cybersecurity

NASA’s latest mission can fuel STEM engagement

Ransomware attackers head back to school

Teacher shortages remain a top problem–here’s how to fix them

Here’s how you can fix teacher shortages in your district

eSchool Media Announces Winners of the 2022 eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards

ReadSpeaker Announces Text-to-Speech Integration and Certified Partnership with Moodle, the World’s Largest Learning Platform

Winsor Learning Releases Free Professional Development Resource in Response to Steep Declines in National Reading Scores

Immediate solutions to teacher shortages

eSN K-12 Hero Awards Program nominee: Spotlight on Green Bay Area Public School District

Is there a national teacher shortage? Here’s what we know and don’t know

eSN K-12 Hero Awards Program nominee: Spotlight on FLVS

Edtech insights from the back office to the teacher’s desk

Why interactive solutions are a smarter investment for schools

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

Abre Launches “Vera,” Analytics Agent Built to Retire Static K-12 Dashboards

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

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