Best practices for an AI-infused classroom
Avoiding or banning AI in the classroom does students a disservice, and if teachers aren’t familiar with AI tools and how to use them, who is really in…
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Show Floor News–Robotics Curriculum for Grades 3-5
KinderLab Robotics, creator of the award-winning KIBO robot, is expanding its curriculum offerings to serve students in grades 3–5 with Exploring with ... Read more
Show Floor News–LEGO Education’s Science Solution
LEGO® Education‘s new LEGO® Education Science is intended to help educators bring hands-on science learning to more students. Designed to boost engagement, LEGO ... Read more
6 tips to help your school unlock the most value from AI
For campuses and districts that haven’t started their AI journeys, it’s critical to know that AI models are only as good as the data that goes into the…
Show Floor News–Avantis Education Debuts Eduverse+ Content Library for ClassVR
Avantis Education is showcasing its latest innovation, Eduverse+, during FETC at the ClassVR booth #1177. Eduverse+ is designed to enhance Avantis’ award-winning ... Read more
5 ways to integrate gamification into your classroom
Incorporating game elements into lessons helps students feel more motivated and excited to participate. As a fourth-grade teacher, I’ve seen how gamification can transform a regular lesson into…
The advantages of edtech compliance for schools and vendors
Schools are increasingly adopting technological solutions that enhance learning outcomes and simplify administrative tasks--from eLearning platforms to teacher scheduling apps and parent communication tools.
How to Use AI to Manage Next-Generation District Networks
eSchool News was able to catch up with Mittal Parekh, Senior Director, Product Marketing and Technical Marketing for RUCKUS CommScope ... Read more
Connecting learning to career exploration
Straddling the classroom and business sector, edtech companies are uniquely positioned to help students connect their education to potential careers beyond the classroom in new and engaging ways.
Student mental health needs grow as challenges persist
Student mental health needs are increasingly urgent, amplified by challenges such as growing anxiety and depression, according to a new report based on feedback from more than 500…
Break out the VR and the 3D printers for real-world relevance
The era of COVID-19 brought about the largest boom in school makerspaces seen to date. Makerspaces have the ability to help students consider career pathways and interests they…
Skibidi anarchy: Post-pandemic classroom technology
Today’s kids are built differently. It’s the number one recurring theme in conversations with educators at every level, from the classroom to the district office. It’s not just…
The Best in K-12 EdTech—Last Year and Next
It wasn’t all about AI in education 2024! In this special episode of Innovations in Education, editors Laura Ascione and ... Read more
Turning classroom boredom into student brilliance
As someone who began teaching in middle school, I’ve had plenty of firsthand experience dealing with boredom in the classroom. Most educators will recognize the signs.
5 major education trends of 2024
As we usher in the new year, educators and industry leaders are eagerly anticipating the top education trends for 2024. The education industry has witnessed a rapid evolution…
Does AI think like your students?
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…
Districts put DEI into action
DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) is a commonly used acronym, but what does it mean in the context of day-to-day operations in a school district?
Building ethical AI usage in K-12 education
The summer of 2023 brought with it a declaration from our Executive Director of Technology that it would be the Summer of AI. As a digital learning team,…
Science teachers, math teachers, history teachers–we’re all reading teachers now
Literacy is a foundational skill for learning new content and as an upper elementary science teacher, my soon-to-be middle schoolers have ideally made the vital transition from “learning…
Information literacy is key in the age of AI
From New York to Texas, the pro-Palestinian protests sweeping U.S. colleges have become a flashpoint for viral disinformation, from falsely attributed "Jewish genocide" chants to debunked claims of…
Female district leaders target back-to-school priorities
As educators and administrators prepare to start the new year off strong, top former and current female district leaders share their go-to sources for advice, inspiration, and continued…
How satellite connectivity can narrow the digital learning gap
We are living through a dramatic transformation in how Americans learn. Though not exactly new, e-learning is being quickly embraced by more and more people as a complement…
5 ways educators can shrink the critical thinking gap
Achievement discrepancies among U.S. students remain persistent and troubling--despite decades of targeted interventions and whole-school improvement programs.
Want to improve STEM education? Here’s how
Federal agencies, states, and school districts should develop robust methods to expand the use of promising innovations that can improve STEM education from pre-K through high school.
Having E-rate insight can protect school tech
When the Federal Communications Commission’s E-rate program first emerged in 1996, only 14 percent of the nation's K-12 classrooms were connected to the internet.
Teachers: It’s time to make friends with AI
My first-year college students have a very narrow perspective of AI. “In high school,” wrote one student on an anonymous survey I give at the start of the…
Where AI and multimodal learning will go in 2025
From STEM to general education, the lessons we’ve learned through student and instructor feedback have proved universal. Students just don't want to be fed answers, and educators need…
A look at one school’s innovative approach to PD
In this Q&A, eSchool News chats with Andi Morency, founder and executive director/principal of The Honors Academy of Literature in Reno, Nevada.
5 steps to integrate STEM into student literacy
In the world of education, we can sometimes make the mistake of branding STEM and literacy as opposing disciplines. Reading is seen as a creative subject. It’s colorful,…
AI-enhanced tutoring: Bridging the achievement gap in American education
Closing the achievement gap and helping all students reach their full potential is not only a matter of equity, but also a key driver of economic growth and…
Students using AI: It’s not that scary and shouldn’t be banned
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of modern technology, influencing industries from healthcare to entertainment. Yet, in the educational space, AI often stirs fear and skepticism…
Palmdale School District’s Technological Transformation: Equity, Innovation, and Literacy
Palmdale School District Superintendent Dr. Raúl Maldonado discusses the district’s “Palmdale Promise” initiative, focusing on technological equity and early literacy. ... Read more
Why SEL must be part of the chronic absenteeism solution
Chronic absenteeism remains a nationwide challenge, despite efforts to return to normalcy post-pandemic. And the data suggests we are far from solving it. Right now, one in four classroom…
Do AP classes matter in college admissions?
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…
How to prepare for a school cybersecurity audit
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…
The making of a literary award winner
The best of the best are ALA’s YMA-winning titles, announced every January and selected by committees composed of librarians and other literature and media experts.
6 ways to create engaging elementary learning spaces
Key points: When our district decided to build a brand-new elementary school to support its growing student enrollment, we wanted ... Read more
Understanding dyslexia: Why early diagnosis and intervention matter
For years, parents and educators around the country have been warning that prevalent approaches to literacy are not working, and state legislatures are responding.
5 ways we used our literacy platforms to engage students
With a student population that’s roughly 85 percent Hispanic, our K-8 academy faces some interesting-but-not-insurmountable literacy challenges.
The decoding threshold is a key barrier to reading proficiency in older K-12 students
Despite expectations that students master basic reading skills by third grade, many continue to struggle with reading into upper elementary school and beyond.