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AI in Education

Data shows growing GenAI adoption in K-12

April 18, 2025 by Laura Ascione
Educators and administrators remain optimistic about GenAI's potential and the positive impact it can have on K-12 learning.
Almost 3 in 5 K-12 educators (55 percent) have positive perceptions about GenAI, despite concerns and perceived risks in its adoption, according to updated data from Cengage Group's…
AI in Education

5 AI tools for classroom creativity

April 17, 2025 by Laura Ascione
Students can strengthen creativity skills and self-expression through engaging, AI-powered platforms in various subjects.
When it comes to visual creativity, AI tools let students design posters, presentations, and digital artwork effortlessly. Students can turn their ideas into professional-quality visuals, sparking creativity and…
College and Career Readiness

The power of goal setting: A skill for lifelong success

April 15, 2025April 15, 2025 by Phylicia Littleton, Pearson Virtual Schools
No matter the educational environment, clear goal setting helps students channel their energy in the right direction and outline objectives.
For students, the mid-year stretch is a chance to assess their learning, refine their decision-making skills, and build momentum for the opportunities ahead.
ELL

Virtual art meets language learning: A tech-enhanced ESL experience

April 14, 2025 by Nesren El-Baz, ESL Educator
Using virtual art with ELLs transforms language learning into a rich, human experience, using self-expression to enhance learning.
Art has a unique power in the ESL classroom--a magic that bridges cultures, ignites imagination, and breathes life into language. For English Language Learners (ELLs), it’s more than…
Student Data Security

Leadership is key to protecting student data privacy in 2025

April 14, 2025 by Linnette Attai, CoSN
For many school districts, successful implementation of a student data privacy program may require some form of organizational change.
In the year 2025, no one should have to be convinced that protecting data privacy matters. For education institutions, it’s really that simple of a priority--and that complicated.
Teacher Professional Development

Ethical PD: Doing right by the teachers who do right by the world

April 11, 2025 by Ben Talsma, Van Andel Institute for Education
Ethical PD is a philosophy that puts teachers and their needs front and center, for the benefit of students, communities, and the nation.
Teachers are superheroes. Every day, they rise to the challenge, pouring their hearts into shaping the future. They stay late to grade papers and show up early to…
District Management

Leading (again) in uncertainty

April 11, 2025 by Sean Slade, BTS Spark
In uncertain times for school leaders, success can be found in moving away from rigid hierarchies to more flexible approaches.
We are again in uncertain times. We again find ourselves dealing with sudden changes and uncertainty. We seem to be in a state of constant change and ambiguity.
Literacy

Offering books featuring favorite licensed characters can engage young readers

April 10, 2025 by Britten Follett
If a student selects his or her own book based on their own interests, they are much more likely to stay engaged with reading.
Holden, my 21-month-old, has fallen in love.  His early morning snack and “couch time” includes a dose of “Tiger!”  This is toddler for, “Mom, turn on Daniel Tiger’s…
ELL

6 ways to make math more accessible for multilingual learners

April 4, 2025 by Veronica Burnett, Accelerate Learning
Using edtech tools and other supports, teachers can make math more meaningful and engaging for multilingual learners (MLs).
Many math tasks involve reading, writing, speaking, and listening. These language demands can be particularly challenging for students whose primary language is not English.
Teaching Trends

Opportunities in failing: Why K-12 education needs more productive struggle

April 2, 2025 by Samuel M. Baule, U.S. Army & Marian University
Implementing failure in the classroom isn’t about making school harder--it’s about making learning more meaningful via productive struggle.
Throughout my education, I have always been frustrated by busy work--the kind of homework that felt like an obligatory exercise rather than a meaningful learning experience.
District Management

How will schools replace devices bought during the pandemic?

April 1, 2025 by Dennis Pierce
Edtech leaders are grappling with the question of replacing pandemic devices as millions of student devices near the end of their life cycle.
During the pandemic, thousands of school systems used emergency relief aid to buy laptops, Chromebooks, and other digital devices for students to use in remote learning.
Digital Learning Tools

How multimedia and interactive tech transform engagement

April 1, 2025 by Sam Bowman, Contributing Writer
The most successful edtech implementations prioritize pedagogy over technology, using multimedia and interactive tech to student engagement.
Education today looks dramatically different from classrooms of just a decade ago. Interactive technologies and multimedia tools now replace traditional textbooks and lectures, creating more dynamic and engaging…
AI in Education

Report details uneven AI use among teachers, principals

March 28, 2025 by Laura Ascione
Teachers most commonly reported using AI to generate lesson materials, assess students, and differentiate instruction.
English/language arts and science teachers were almost twice as likely to say they use AI tools compared to math teachers or elementary teachers of all subjects, according to…
COVID in Schools

Five years on: COVID’s impact on schools–and what’s next for education

March 27, 2025 by Dr. Megan Kuhfeld & Dr. Karyn Lewis, NWEA 
Education's next 5 years will be crucial in determining whether we can prevent pandemic learning gaps from becoming permanent for students.
Five years ago this month, the World Health Organization officially labeled COVID-19 as a pandemic. In response, life as we knew it came to a halt, schools were…
Innovation in Education

What’s Next for DoEd

March 26, 2025 by Kevin Hogan
Innovations in Education: What’s Next for ED
It’s not often that I have trouble finding people to discuss the politics of public education. Of course, nothing is ... Read more
Teacher Professional Development

Elevating principals, teachers, and students through shared purpose and leadership

March 25, 2025 by Jacqueline K. Haynes, Charleston County School District
By narrowing the focus, transforming professional development and getting buy-in from stakeholders, low-performing schools can improve.
In Charleston County, South Carolina, a school turnaround initiative designed to enhance teaching and learning at 10 schools on the state’s improvement list has seen remarkable success.
DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

The fight for educational equity in the face of federal rollbacks

March 24, 2025March 24, 2025 by Dr. Patricia Burch & Dr. Royel Johnson, USC Rossier School of Education
Now is the time for bold and decisive leadership and action in setting the course for more edtech equity in the education system.
The federal government’s latest move to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in education is not just an ideological shift--it’s a direct threat to decades of progress in…
CoSN Corner

CoSN 2025: Humans in an AI world

March 21, 2025 by Laura Ascione
IT leaders, superintendents, and district teams are gathering in Seattle to explore the latest in innovative edtech and IT at CoSN 2025.
Like it or not, AI is evolving, and it is cementing its place in education. And the CoSN 2025 Conference is preparing attendees to meet the AI challenge…
Teacher Professional Development

Key questions that unleash powerful PLCs

March 18, 2025 by Douglas Fisher & Nancy Frey, San Diego State University and Health Sciences High and Middle College
Transforming PLCs for educators means moving beyond ‘What do we teach?” to focus on ‘How do we teach it effectively?’
With today’s clear academic standards, PLCs no longer need to spend precious time deciding what to teach. Instead, they can focus on other questions, starting with, “Where are…
AI in Education

5 practical ways to integrate AI into high school science

March 18, 2025 by Laura Ascione
Thoughtful AI integration can help educators boost engagement and improve learning outcomes in the science classroom.
STEM learning is critical for all students, regardless of their postsecondary path, but by high school, engagement often drops and students lose interest in critical subject matters.
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.
STEM & STEAM Trends

Capitalizing on investments: 4 ways to use calculators beyond math class

March 18, 2025March 12, 2025 by Erick Archer, Texas Instruments
Students can--and should--learn math concepts across subject matters, while maximizing their use of graphing calculators.
While calculators are traditionally used in math classrooms, their application can extend to so much more, which ups the value in the investment and helps broaden students’ application…
STEM & STEAM Trends

What’s the state of STEM?

March 12, 2025 by Laura Ascione
Gen Z and Gen Alpha’s AI projects are outpacing education’s ability to keep up with necessary AI and STEM training.
AI is becoming increasingly critical in STEM education, and 96 percent of teachers say they believe AI will become an intrinsic part of education within the next decade,…
Edtech Trends

Leveraging edtech for differentiated instruction

March 11, 2025 by Sam Bowman, Contributing Writer
Edtech adoption succeeds when it serves clear pedagogical purposes and supports genuine student needs, including differentiated instruction.
Meeting the diverse learning needs of students has long challenged educators who recognize that each student processes information differently and progresses at their own pace.
Literacy

We are just beginning the uphill climb to improve student reading scores

March 10, 2025 by Laura Stewart, 95 Percent Group
The solution to low reading scores is a complicated one--one that requires focused attention and action to help students succeed via reading instruction.
Millions--probably billions--of dollars invested. Not to mention the blood, sweat, and tears of hundreds of thousands of teachers. And yet, we are facing yet another heartbreaking report on…
AI in Education

10 things AI still struggles with in education–and beyond

March 6, 2025 by Evelyn Galindo, Carnegie Learning
AI is reshaping education, but it still struggles with nuance and emotional intelligence--and it won't replace educators.
Artificial intelligence is transforming education, from automating assessments to personalizing learning experiences. But despite its rapid advancements, AI still struggles with many aspects of human intelligence.
STEM & STEAM Trends

New math problems won’t solve our nation’s math problem

March 6, 2025 by Dr. Joseph Goins, Pathway2Careers
Contextualizing math is the path forward for math instruction across the country--making it relevant help students grasp concepts.
How much longer will we keep trying to solve our nation’s dismal math proficiency problem by writing new math problems? Clearly, if that was the answer, it would…
Student Well-Being

School counselors ID “critical shortfalls” in student mental health crisis

March 3, 2025 by ESchool News Staff
As student mental health challenges continue to grow, it’s imperative schools are equipped with the tools and strategies to address needs.
The majority (94 percent) of school counselors believe schools cannot address the escalating youth mental health crisis at Tier 3 support levels alone and must adopt proactive, early…
District Management

Top female district leaders share do’s and don’ts of climbing the professional ladder in 2025

February 28, 2025 by Megan Scavuzzo, Presence
Female district leaders share valuable experience and insights into what it takes to achieve professional goals in 2025.
Professional growth is often at the top of New Year’s Resolution lists. As educators and education leaders plan for the year ahead, we asked some of the nation’s…
District Management

Transformational leadership: Safe harbors, or turbulent seas?

February 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…
Classroom Management

5 ways PBIS boosts morale and increases learning opportunities

February 26, 2025 by The South Park Middle School PBIS Team
Collaboration, creativity, and data-informed practices all contribute to a successful PBIS program for students in this middle school.
There are a lot of preconceived notions centering around the middle school experience, but here’s a truth for you: Positively engaged students perform better, while uplifting those around…
K-12 Cybersecurity

How schools can fight growing ransomware attacks

February 25, 2025 by Ian Milligan-Pate, Zscaler
Cyber criminals and ransomware are growing threats to schools and to students’ privacy, making data security and cybersecurity critical.
The education sector is facing a growing and multiplying menace: a surge in cyberattacks by ransomware groups that are leveraging generative artificial intelligence and other sophisticated tools.
Digital Learning

AI is changing the role of teaching assistants

February 24, 2025 by Steven M. Baule, Ed.D., Ph.D.
AI tools won’t replace the support teaching assistants provide, but they can enhance a TA's ability to serve diverse student needs effectively
Whether helping students grasp complex concepts, supporting those who need extra guidance, or managing classroom behaviors, TAs are an essential support for student success.
Literacy

Closing the K-2 learning gap through systematic writing instruction

February 24, 2025 by Dr. Cheryl Lundy Swift, Learning Without Tears
Systematic writing instruction helps educators close K-12 literacy gaps and gives students the foundation they need for future success.
With educators under enormous pressure to make sure students meet grade level standards in reading and math, writing often takes a back seat in the curriculum, as many…
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…
Building & Campus Security

Putting school safety measures at the forefront of district budgets

February 20, 2025 by Dr. Roderick Sams, CENTEGIX
Combining robust school safety plans and proven safety solutions can bolster teacher confidence, satisfaction, and retention.
School safety is a priority for educators, district administrators, parents, and students, making safety technology solutions essential for protecting school environments and the people within them during significant…
Curriculum & Assessment

Family support is key to closing learning gaps

February 20, 2025 by ESchool News Staff
A new survey shows that educators believe a primary reason for lingering academic and learning gaps is lack of parent or family support.
A lack of parent or family prioritization of academics is the primary reason for learning gaps, according to 46 percent of respondents participating in a recent Study.com survey.
Digital Learning

GenAI and cultural competency: New priorities in teacher preparation

February 19, 2025 by Kelly Vaughn, Ph.D., School of Education at Notre Dame de Namur University
Cultural competency and AI literacy in teacher training programs can fundamentally transform how educators are prepared for the future.
Generative AI has the potential to transform teaching practices, improve efficiency, and even promote equity--but if used without care, it can also reinforce harmful biases.
DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

Only 27 percent of states plan to sustain K-12 digital access as federal programs end

February 19, 2025 by ESchool News Staff
SETDA's digital access report outlines strategies to prevent millions of students from losing internet access and further falling behind.
Only 27 percent of states have plans to sustain K-12 digital access as key federal programs expire, according to a new report from SETDA, the principal association representing…
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…
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