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Whose call: A student-driven approach to school cell phone policies

June 17, 2025 by Megan Pacheco, Challenge Success
Including students in designing solutions helps establish school cell phone policies that are more likely to be successful and sustained.
Over the last few years we have had the pleasure of working with several school partners to address the growing concern around cell phones in schools. Using a…
Digital Learning Tools

Lax NYC school cell phone policies put burden on teachers, leave students confused

July 2, 2024 by Amy Zimmer, Chalkbeat
Policies on cell phone bans in NYC schools create confusion for students and a challenging learning environment for teachers to manage.
On its face, the cell phone policy at Forest Hills High School seems clear: Phones cannot be used in school and must be turned off during the day,…
Edtech Trends

Tech-less teaching methods could alienate tech-savvy Gen Zs

January 4, 2024 by Eirik G. Wahlstrøm, Co-Founder and CEO, Ludenso
Institutions should adopt a research-based approach to technology in the classroom, which can power the classrooms of tomorrow.
The rise in popularity of artificial intelligence (AI) and access to AI tools over the last year has reignited the debate over how technology is used in the…
K-12 Cybersecurity

Simplified K-12 cybersecurity streamlines student data access

December 12, 2023February 14, 2023 by Diana McGhee, Former Director of Technology at Fort Thomas Independent Schools & Former President of KySTE
The correct mixture of communication, IT, and protection should now be at the root of all K-12 cybersecurity systems for student data access.
Remember when moving from one end of a state to another often meant changing phone numbers because the new residence would be in a different area code? And,…
Online & Hybrid Learning

How an online shift increased outdoor learning opportunities

December 7, 2022April 22, 2021 by The Learning Experiences Team at The Ecology School
New online ecology programming aims to better connect students and teachers with the outdoors—just when everyone needs it most
One year ago, we at The Ecology School were confronted with the pandemic reality of cancelled in-person programs in exchange for remote, virtual learning. What we created in…
Newsline

BlueZoo Expands into Occupancy Monitoring for Social Distancing with BlueFox Count

January 5, 2021 by ESchool News Staff
To better protect businesses, their employees, and their customers from the dangers of overcrowding during the Covid-19 pandemic, BlueZoo is ... Read more
Newsline

The Social Institute Unveils Curriculum for 4th Graders on SEL

December 14, 2020 by ESchool News Staff
 The Social Institute today announced that it has expanded its pioneering social-emotional learning curriculum to meet the needs of fourth ... Read more
Newsline

Innovative Tablet and Headphone Charging Station

July 28, 2020 by ESchool News
The new charging station was designed to support the use of audio accessories in the learning environment and to help ... Read more
Ancillary

LogMeIn extends free phone and unified communication services

March 26, 2020March 25, 2020 by ESchool News Staff
LogMeIn, Inc. has expanded its Emergency Remote Work Kit offerings to include GoToConnect, the company’s cloud phone and Unified Communications ... Read more
Ancillary

Video of the Week: Dealing with digital distraction in the classroom

February 25, 2018February 23, 2018 by Meris Stansbury
Ed. note: Video of the Week picks are supplied by the editors of Common Sense Education, which helps educators find the best ed-tech ... Read more
District Management

3 ways the modern school is becoming more like the modern workplace

October 18, 2017October 17, 2017 by Blake Zalcberg
modern workplace
As the office has evolved to allow a more creative and collaborative workplace, many educators have taken note, bringing those same features to classrooms, school libraries, lunchrooms and…
Teaching & Learning

5 tips for using live video in the classroom

August 9, 2016August 9, 2016 by JT Ripton
live video
Let’s face it — we live in a very visually oriented society. Visual media is a great way to communicate, ... Read more
STEM & STEAM

Wireless sensors help students connect with science

January 27, 2016January 27, 2016 by Laura Ascione
pasco-science
Sensor-based lab investigations provide rich opportunities for students to deepen their science understanding and develop hands-on experience using tools like those used by real-life scientists and engineers. PASCO…
IT Management

F.C.C. Chairman calls for transforming the technology used by phone systems

November 21, 2013 by Staff and wire services reports
Americans could soon be one step closer to getting that videophone they were promised in the 1960s, The New York Times reports.
District Management

Using cell phones in class? The Oregon Department Of Education approves

October 4, 2013 by Staff and wire services reports
Mobile devices are traditionally considered a nuisance in schools, Northwest Public Radio reports.

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