ISTELive news: SmartPass highlights link between attendance, student outcomes
SmartPass, a digital hall pass solution for K-12 schools, has announced an update to its Schedules capabilities, enabling schools to gain a ... Read more
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AI’s role in the future of learning
During an ISTELive 24 virtual session, presenter Kia Angeles, a training associate at SMS Global Technologies and a technology coach at the Junior Academy for Coding Knowledge (JACK),…
Future Schools—The Power of Connection
Watch now to hear eSchool News and the experts from Verizon explore the current state and future possibilities for technology-driven ... Read more
ISTELive News: Easing the edtech burden on schools
Seven leading edtech organizations have developed a system intended to reduce the burden on schools and educators when it comes ... Read more
Breaking product news: Discovery Education unveils a host of enhancements
Discovery Education announced enhancements to its digital solutions that will help school systems everywhere support teachers. The enhancements coming to Discovery ... Read more
Gamifying math and beating the summer slide
Just as we don't become fluent in art, language, or sports through repetitive drills over a few weeks, mastering math requires a different approach.
AI is the solution to costly and ineffective dyslexia programs
About two-thirds of American students fail to meet reading standards every year when tested in 4th, 8th, and 12th grades. Advocacy groups, backed by dyslexia authorities at universities,…
Adding AI to your K-12 digital citizenship curriculum
Teaching students about AI allows them to not only learn its abilities but also begin to question its limitations. Luckily, educators don’t need to know everything about AI…
Innovative solutions to meet diverse student needs
The demand for special education services is increasing, particularly in the wake of the pandemic. The staff who provide those services, however, are becoming fewer and farther between.
Podcasting for learning–and an antidote to screen time?
If video killed the radio star, then podcasting is resurrecting it. The medium has exploded in recent years. Now, it seems like everyone has a podcast—including us, the…
Friday 5: AR and VR
Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are fun to use, but AR and VR tools also have a number of uses when it comes to connecting students…
Demystifying network speed: Measuring true Wi-Fi and wired network needs
There’s no question that educational institutions require reliable, high-speed connectivity. We’re all in agreement there. The question that arises is: How fast is fast enough?
Trauma-informed teaching strategies can benefit all students
Although our communities strive to maintain safety, nearly half of all American children have experienced some form of trauma. Some of these include bullying, witnessing violence, experiencing physical,…
Balancing Bloom, assessment, and AI
Early this school year, faculty had a conversation about student teachers pulling all-nighters in order to complete their lesson plans. Most of the faculty commiserated their own experiences…
Boycotting book fairs no more
Headlines since 2020 have highlighted the federal investment of ESSER Funding in schools. In a nation where an unprecedented amount of funding was bestowed upon public schools across…
Equitable learning with small-group instruction and student-tracking
In the realm of education, balancing instructional strategies like small-group instruction and student-tracking presents both challenges and opportunities for fostering equitable learning environments.
CoSN IT Leader Spotlight: David Jarboe
In partnership with CoSN, eSchool News is highlighting the innovative and dedicated work of IT leaders in school districts across the country.
CoSN IT Leader Spotlight: Kley Todd
In partnership with CoSN, eSchool News is highlighting the innovative and dedicated work of IT leaders in school districts across the country.
CoSN IT Leader Spotlight: Mike Daugherty
In partnership with CoSN, eSchool News is highlighting the innovative and dedicated work of IT leaders in school districts across the country.
5 key recommendations for AI in education
When it comes to AI in education, most K-12 teachers and administrators acknowledge that AI is part of the future of education, whether we like it or not,…
Personalized Learning: eSN Innovation Roundtable
Personalized learning has emerged as a pivotal strategy in educators’ quests to meet students where they are and boost engagement. Still, equitable access to technology, the right PD,…
5 news literacy resources for students
News literacy skills are of paramount importance in today's world, and are especially key for students, who must be able to critically assess information sources and vet resources…
Friday 5: Personalized learning
A one-size-fits-all classroom is a thing of the past. Now, personalized learning is infused into learning in order to meet students where they are, tailoring programs and experiences…
Why blended learning is a top 12 way to help those most in need
Education technology (edtech) has long faced skepticism, and with good cause. For many people during COVID, remote online learning was an unmitigated disaster.
New guidance helps ID students ready for Algebra I
NWEA, a K-12 assessment and research organization, has announced new guidance for schools to support them in more equitably identifying students who may be ready for Algebra 1.
Redesigning the educational model after COVID
With stress, anxiety, teacher retention rates, and curtailing the loss of learning gains, education finds itself addressing compounding factors that are multi-dimensional.
How school leaders can manage and control emotions
We have spent generations being told that our emotions are those things that should be corralled, encircled, and subdued. It has fomented the ideas that we should "leave…
How school leaders can foster a culturally responsive framework
A culturally responsive framework acknowledges and values the cultural backgrounds, identities, and experiences of all students, creating an inclusive environment where every learner can thrive.
4 strategies that bring nature’s power to your classroom
We humans are still deeply tied to the cycles of nature. As such, I believe the solution for curbing our students’ excess energy lies in reconnecting them with…
New group targets AI skills in education and the workforce
A new commission comprising policymakers, education leaders, business leaders, and education stakeholders from 16 states is tackling AI’s role in education from kindergarten through postsecondary programs.
Moving beyond transparency to accessibility and awareness
In one of my graduate courses for future PK-12 educational leaders, students are asked to review a student handbook and provide their recommendations on how to improve those…
How the NSA’s post-9/11 hiring might address the teacher shortage
There is a critical teacher shortage across the United States. (As well as serious shortages in other professions, such as nursing.) This trend began before the pandemic, but…
4 ways to encourage play in education
As a longtime educator, I’ve witnessed firsthand the incredible benefits that play can have in a K–8 classroom. Unstructured play is how students learn to interact with the…
CoSN IT Leader Spotlight: Lisa Higgins
In partnership with CoSN, eSchool News is highlighting the innovative and dedicated work of IT leaders in school districts across the country.
Using universal screening to improve student well-being
The pandemic shined a light on the mental health crisis facing our students--but student well-being is not a new phenomenon.
High school students say AI will change the workforce
With the rapid rise of generative AI, nearly one in two high school students polled think the workforce as we know it today will undergo a major transformation,…
Motivating students using the Self-Determination Theory
In the ever-evolving landscape of education, one prevailing challenge persists: motivating students. The last few years have witnessed a noticeable shift in student behavior, consisting of apathy, absenteeism,…
How video coaching inspires teacher self-reflection
The Metropolitan School District of Decatur Township has been successfully using video in our teacher professional learning for more than seven years.
How InfoCase ensures Return on Investment AND Instruction
eSchool News spoke with Diane Doersch, Senior Director at Digital Promise and formerly a Chief Technology & Information Officer of ... Read more
4 ways to ensure academic integrity as AI tools gain popularity
In a recent report by ACT Inc., high school students have been quick to embrace artificial intelligence (AI), with 46 percent saying they use AI tools to help…