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The power of instructional intent statements in assignment design

August 18, 2025 by Steven M. Baule, Ed.D., Ph.D.

Weaving instructional intent statements into assignment design represents a shift toward more transparent, student-centered pedagogy

In education--and particularly with my graduate students in higher education--students occasionally focus on the individual points of an assignment rubric instead of stepping back and looking holistically at…

AI in Education

Creative approaches to teaching math can help fill AI talent gap

August 15, 2025 by Dr. Nadine Bonda, TERC

$Math is critical for success in STEM and AI, yet too many students either avoid or do not succeed in it--that must change.$

Not surprisingly, jobs in AI are the fastest growing of any in the country, with a 59 percent increase in job postings between January 2024 and November 2024.…

Teaching Trends

Why high schools should use teaching assistants

August 15, 2025 by Samuel M. Baule, U.S. Army & Marian University

Adopting teaching assistants could help reduce teacher workload and increase student outcomes--all positives for today's busy educators.

Exam scores always seem to go up. Whether it’s the SAT when applying for college or an AP score to earn college credit, competitive scores seem to be…

COVID in Schools

Post-pandemic, student academic recovery remains elusive

August 13, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

A new report reveals that persistent post-pandemic challenges in reading and mathematics hamper student academic recovery.

Five years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, academic recovery has stalled nationwide, and achievement gaps have widened, according to the State of Student Learning 2025 report from from Curriculum Associates.

Student Well-Being

Supporting youth mental health through connection, creativity, and community

August 11, 2025 by Dr. Adam Weissman, The Child & Family Institute and the Weissman Children's Foundation

The mental health needs of students are evolving, and our systems have struggled to keep up. For many families, accessing care is still time-consuming, costly, or confusing.

AI in Education

Integrating AI into education is not as daunting as it seems

August 8, 2025 by Melody Schopp, SAS

Lessons on AI and learning from an education veteran who helped educators through several technological transformations.

Forty-some years ago, students sat in straight rows with books, papers, and pencils neatly lined up on their desks. But beginning in the 1990s, educators faced very different…

Literacy

4 tips to support the literacy needs of middle and high school students

August 8, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

A new report underscores the literacy challenges of older students left behind by the COVID-19 pandemic's disruptions to learning.

Today's middle schoolers continue to struggle post-pandemic to read and write at the level needed to successfully navigate more complex academic content in the upper grades and beyond.

Trauma-Informed Teaching

Resilient MTSS: Adding a trauma-responsive lens for student support

August 6, 2025 by Vivien Villaverde, USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work

A supportive school community serves as a strong childhood protective factor against the effects of trauma--and MTSS helps.

Across the country, our schools are being taxed beyond their capacity to support educational success. We’ve known for a long time that students need a three-dimensional structure of…

AI in Education

As schools embrace AI, an educator offers top tips, cautions, and predictions

December 9, 2025August 5, 2025 by Hanna Kemble-Mick, Indian Hills Elementary

If used wisely, AI can extend educators’ reach, personalize impact, and unlock students’ potential for future success.

In the last year, we’ve seen an extraordinary push toward integrating artificial intelligence in classrooms. Among educators, that trend has evoked responses from optimism to opposition.

College and Career Readiness

How to strengthen student workforce readiness with classroom and career connections

August 4, 2025 by Catherine Dunlop, Discovery Education

Educators and leaders must ensure the current education system meets students’ needs and blends academic learning with CTE.

Today’s workforce requires adaptable, skilled individuals with the confidence to creatively apply background knowledge to complex, real-world opportunities.

Literacy

Emergent writing: 3 ways to plant seeds for lifelong literacy

August 4, 2025 by Dr. Christina Bretz, Learning Without Tears

Emergent writing is a critical milestone in early childhood literacy, when children first connect symbols with meaning.

Just as a gardener plants seeds and nurtures them into strong, flourishing plants, early childhood educators have the opportunity to nurture the earliest seeds of literacy in young…

K-12 Cybersecurity

5 cybersecurity green flags: A practical guide for sourcing edtech

August 1, 2025 by Ben Johnson, Prodigy Education

Every school district can take meaningful, manageable steps to reduce risk, establish guardrails, and build trust with cybersecurity.

Although educators are excited to innovate, school leaders must weigh every new app or online platform against cybersecurity risks and the responsibility of protecting student data.

AI in Education

Grading student writing with AI: What we lose when AI replaces teachers

December 9, 2025July 31, 2025 by Dennis Magliozzi & Kristina Peterson, University of New Hampshire's Writers Academy

Our students don’t write to impress a rubric--they write to be heard, and using AI to grade student writing misses the mark.

A colleague of ours recently attended an AI training where the opening slide featured a list of all the ways AI can revolutionize our classrooms. Grading was listed…

Education Policy & Funding

Why should we care about cuts to funding for science education?

July 25, 2025 by Elizabeth A. Davis, University of Michigan

Meaningful science education is crucial for improving all of our lives, from the lives of children and youth to future and current teachers.

The Trump administration is slashing the funding for new projects focused on STEM education and has terminated hundreds of grants focused on equitable STEM education.

Education Policy & Funding

How the FY25 funding freeze impacts students across America

July 24, 2025 by Staff and wire services reports

AASA survey results from 628 superintendents across 43 states reveal the real-world impact of the FY25 federal funding freeze.

Communities across the nation began the budget process for the 2025-2026 school year after Congress passed the FY25 Continuing Resolution on March 14, 2025.

Literacy

Why stories still matter in a fast-moving world

July 22, 2025 by Britten Follett

Literacy is about critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and engaging with complex ideas--and the stories in books matter for students.

The power of books goes far beyond personal nostalgia. When a major title drops, it’s not just a release date--it’s a shared experience. Readers rush to get their…

Digital Learning Tools

Digital learning is different

July 17, 2025 by Rick Cave, West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District

When students can master learning with digital learning tools and resources, they'll be prepared to navigate an increasingly digital world.

In the animated film Up, the character Dug is a talking dog with an interesting mannerism. Each time he sees a movement off to the side, he stops…

Teacher Professional Development

5 resources to build stronger classrooms through PLCs

July 17, 2025July 14, 2025 by Laura Ascione

PLCs help educators collaborate with purpose and build stronger, more equitable learning communities to benefit teachers and students.

s the new school year approaches, one of the most powerful tools for continuous improvement is the professional learning community (PLC).

AI in Education

Common Sense Media releases AI toolkit for school districts

July 11, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

Educators need practical, easy-to-use tools that support thoughtful AI planning, decision-making, and implementation in school districts.

Common Sense Media has released its first AI Toolkit for School Districts, which gives districts of all sizes a structured, action-oriented guide for implementing AI safely, responsibly, and effectively.

Digital Learning Tools

How Gimkit engages my students

July 10, 2025 by Jacob Nissen, Concordia St. Paul University

Gimkit can boost engagement, reinforce learning through interactive gameplay, and offer valuable insights into student progress in real time.

During the height of the COVID-19 outbreak, teachers needed to become resourceful in how they delivered content to students. During this time, students experienced significant change and evolved…

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.

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