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School safety concerns are on the rise as classrooms open

August 23, 2023 by Laura Ascione

New research highlights educators' and parents' greatest school safety concerns and offers insights on notifications, technology and training.

More than half of teachers and parents are more worried about school safety than in previous years, according to the 2023 K-12 School Safety Report from Motorola Solutions, which…

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Aperture Education Launches Two New Solutions to Cultivate Students’ Social and Emotional Competence

August 18, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte N.C. – Aperture Education, the leading provider of research-based social and emotional learning assessments for K-12 schools, has added ... Read more

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Cae Announces Multiyear Partnership with Project Lead The Way

August 3, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

NEW YORK – The Council for Aid to Education, Inc. (CAE), a leader in designing innovative performance tasks for measurement and instruction of ... Read more

K-12 Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity, like charity, begins at home

December 12, 2023July 5, 2023 by Craine Runton, Senior Director, Security & Compliance, StrongDM

Cybersecurity must be a top priority, because cybercriminals are relentless, seeking advantage wherever they can find it.

We are living at a time when many of the most advanced, profitable, technologically-sophisticated companies in the world are barely treading water when it comes to cybersecurity. With…

District Management

4 best practices to support and retain school leaders

July 28, 2023June 30, 2023 by Robin Winder, Senior Director of Instruction, FlexPoint Education Cloud & Florida Virtual School

Ensuring your school leaders feel supported helps cultivate a sense of community, leading to an increase in retention rates.

For new school leaders, the first few weeks on the job can feel overwhelming. As a former principal, I know that leaders can only be effective when the…

Curriculum & Assessment

10 instructional strategies that lead to academic growth

March 21, 2024June 26, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Research highlights specific strategies that successfully balance meeting student needs and providing grade-level content for academic growth

A deeper look into instructional practices driving high academic growth has revealed 10 instructional strategies that use small changes to teaching practices leading toward growth outcomes for students.

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One8 Foundation Announces $5.7m In Statewide Grants For Districts To Implement Ignite! Reading’s Virtual, One-On-One Literacy Tutoring Program

June 14, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

BOSTON – The One8 Foundation today announced it is providing over $5.7 million in grants to 13 Massachusetts school districts ... Read more

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New NWEA Study Points to Instructional Strategies Driving Academic Growth

June 7, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

PORTLAND, Ore.– K-12 assessment and research organization NWEA released today a new study that takes a deeper look into instructional practices driving high academic ... Read more

SEL Trends

Why SEL isn’t a dirty word—an interview with CASEL’s Justina Schlund

June 6, 2023June 2, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

The concept of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) has been around for 30 years—a bit of esoteric, if well-meaning, academia intended to improve the way kids are taught. Post-pandemic,…

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New Evidence for the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Rating Reiterates i-Ready® Instruction’s Impacton Driving Student Outcomes

June 2, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

NORTH BILLERICA, Mass.— A research study from Curriculum Associates recently received a Moderate (i.e., Tier 2) rating from Evidence for ... Read more

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ParentSquare Announces 2023-24 Advisory Council Members

May 22, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Santa Barbara, CA — ParentSquare Inc., the leading provider of school-home community engagement solutions for K-12, today announced the members ... Read more

District Management

10 powerful practices for new principals

July 28, 2023May 11, 2023 by Dr. Marissa Prather, Director of STEM and Fine Arts, Douglas County Schools

Key strategies can help new principals take first steps toward leading with integrity and helping their students reach their full potential.

As a principal, you have the privilege of leading a school and making a positive difference in the lives of countless students. You have the power to create…

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

3 supports for educators implementing restorative justice practices

May 8, 2023 by Miles Davison, Research Scientist, NWEA

Educators can play an active role in the development and implementation of restorative justice programs

Educators are embracing restorative justice practices to facilitate safe and relational school environments and address inequities in school disciplinary practices. Research-based guidance offers insights on how to structurally…

Teaching Trends

7 best practices from educators and IT leaders

August 10, 2023April 20, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Educators are always willing to lend a helping hand--here are tips, strategies, and goals from classroom teachers, educators, and IT experts

Educators frequently turn to their colleagues and peers for best practices, inspiration, and new approaches to stubborn problems. After all, who better to offer insight than others who…

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Action for Healthy Kids to Implement Healthy Meals Incentives Initiative

March 24, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

CHICAGO — Action for Healthy Kids has signed a cooperative agreement with the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to ... Read more

Improve Student Health And Safety With Better Data Management

July 12, 2023March 3, 2023 by Jeff Festa

Students face challenges from food insecurity to school violence that can hinder their academic success. Download the report to learn ... Read more

Teaching Trends

Balancing high expectations with relationship building to boost engagement

February 24, 2023 by Mariana Aguilar, Vice President, Education, GoGuardian

When we approach setting high expectations as a positive and nurturing experience, we can integrate these two strategies to support students more effectively in meeting their goals

Teachers are constantly challenged with improving student engagement, something they know directly impacts student learning outcomes. A USC Rossier School of Education Center EDGE survey this year queried…

K-12 Cybersecurity

Education must keep pace with evolving ransomware

February 20, 2023February 17, 2023 by Allen Jenkins, Chief Information Security Officer and VP of Cybersecurity Consulting, InterVision

IT leaders should leverage modern innovations like AI and machine learning to ensure ransomware protection for education institutions.

Despite the alarming rise of ransomware incidents in 2022, many education institutions still fail to address gaps in their protection protocols. A Sophos survey found that 64% of…

Literacy

8 predictions about literacy learning in 2023

August 17, 2023January 16, 2023 by Michelle Hosp, Ph.D., Director of Foundational Literacy, Renaissance & Professor, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Trends in literacy education will revolve around wider adoption of the science of reading and greater use of individual assessment.

In the coming year and beyond, educators and students will continue to deal with fallout from the pandemic, but as they look for effective ways to help students…

Teaching Trends

Use these 5 strategies to boost student engagement

December 20, 2022 by Mariana Aguilar, Senior Director of Education, GoGuardian

Teachers must build strong, trusting, and collaborative relationships with their students in order to ensure student engagement increases

Student engagement has long been an indicator of growth and progress, and in the wake of the pandemic, it will prove essential for academic and social-emotional recovery.

Edtech Trends

Edtech tools for teachers

November 29, 2022 by Kevin Hogan

When it comes to the classroom, edtech tools can be invaluable when used to support strong instructional practices

In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: Using data insight platforms to improve SEL strategies; 5 tips to help students master foundational skills; and…

Edtech Trends

Systems check

January 25, 2023November 22, 2022 by Kevin Hogan

Are your education systems up to snuff? Take stock of the latest developments

In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: 4 ways to design collaborative learning spaces; free internet could erase the digital divide; and STEM lessons…

Innovative Teaching

Sharing best practices

January 25, 2023November 8, 2022 by Kevin Hogan

When something works--in the classroom, at the district level, or in the IT department--educators want to share

In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: 3 reasons instructional audio is a must-have in classrooms; 4 tips for using data to differentiate instruction;…

Edtech Trends

How teachers like me can use AI to improve their teaching

December 5, 2022October 11, 2022 by Summer Workman, 7th Grade Language Arts Teacher, Keller Independent School District

AI coaching aligns with a focus on action-oriented professional development and is far from traditional sit-and-get professional development.

It is easy, as an educator, to get stuck in a rut. In fact, it’s nearly impossible to avoid at some point or another during the school year.

Teacher Professional Development

Using online modules to strengthen teacher leadership programs

December 5, 2022October 4, 2022 by Matthew Finster & Amy Lamitie, Region 5 Comprehensive Center

West Virginia school districts are leveraging digital resources to help manage teacher leadership programs

Teacher leader programs offer opportunities for teachers to assume leader roles and leverage their expertise in teaching without leaving the classroom. Despite some of the potential and promise…

Classroom Innovations

Best practices for the new normal

September 20, 2022September 20, 2022 by Kevin Hogan

Schools are open, COVID protocols are part of new (but normal) school policies--here are the best practices happening in classrooms.

In this week's Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: How online tutoring helps us close learning gaps and support teachers; 3 tips to balance the back-to-analog edtech…

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Presence Introduces New Therapy Platform to Enrich the Clinician Experience

September 1, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

NEW YORK – Presence, the leading provider of online therapy solutions for children with diverse needs, launches Kanga, a modern ... Read more

4 Practices for Innovative School Leaders

April 23, 2024August 24, 2022 by Content Provided by McGraw Hill

Innovative practices and changes can impact innovative school leaders' daily work and influence outcomes for the teachers and learners they serve

If your school or district is anything like many others across the country, it has undergone transformational changes at a rapid (perhaps even dizzying) pace over the past…

K-12 Cybersecurity

3 collaborative strategies to bolster cybersecurity

December 5, 2022August 4, 2022 by Michael Webb, CTO, Identity Automation

Curriculum and IT leaders can work together to ensure strong cybersecurity practices as they strive to protect sensitive data and information

There are a few helpful benchmarks that can assist IT administrators in their ever-evolving quest to bolster cybersecurity measures and limit schools’ exposure to pervasive attacks.

Best Practices for Hiring Substitute Teachers

December 1, 2022August 2, 2022 by Jeff Festa

This eBook will help you develop better strategies for recruiting, hiring, and retaining high-quality substitute teachers without wasting time and ... Read more

Classroom Innovations

Edtech best practices

July 26, 2022July 26, 2022 by Kevin Hogan

Tech is constantly evolving, and new technology advances mean that your schools don't have to wait to use future-looking tools and strategies

In this episode of Innovations in Education, sponsored by Galaxy Next Generation, host Kevin Hogan explores: AI education is critical for an equitable tomorrow; are you tackling the…

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ParentSquare Announces 2022-23 Advisory Council Members

May 6, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

SANTA BARBARA, CALIF. MAY 6, 2022— ParentSquare Inc., developer of the premier unified school-home engagement platform for K-12, today announced ... Read more

Teacher Professional Development

AI’s pivotal role in authentic PD

December 5, 2022April 22, 2022 by Laura Ascione

When AI is used in PD, educators can better reflect on their instructional practices and target areas for improvement

Many people envision artificial intelligence's (AI) role in education with a sci-fi twist, but in reality, AI is already embedded in promising new tools that address student learning,…

Trauma-Informed Teaching

3 tools to support trauma-informed teaching

December 7, 2022February 23, 2022 by Larissa McCauley, Music & Technology Teacher, Perry Hall Christian School

Trauma-informed teaching is likely to be an essential skill for teachers as students return to full-time in-person learning this fall

While the awareness of trauma-informed teaching has been a concept I have grappled with, teaching amidst the COVID-19 pandemic has moved this concept to the forefront in terms…

Dynamic and Engaging Literacy Experiences

July 21, 2022January 28, 2022 by Jeff Festa

To become lifelong readers and learners, young students need dynamic and engaging literacy experiences. Learn what such experiences are, how ... Read more

15 TEACHER-TESTED TECHNOLOGY IDEAS TO POWER STUDENTS’ CREATIVE POTENTIAL

March 30, 2022January 28, 2022 by Jeff Festa

FOR INDIVIDUALS, SMALL GROUPS & LARGE GROUPS DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE RESOURCE NOW Use these proven technology-led activities to help children ... Read more

Why Diversity Matters in School Library Collections— And How to Achieve It

June 9, 2022January 27, 2022 by Jeff Festa

How we perceive the world—and, just as importantly, how we see ourselves—is a function of the stories we experience in ... Read more

Benchmarking Toolkit for 2022

March 30, 2022January 26, 2022 by Jeff Festa

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated an extant trend toward digitized communications, and highlighted the weaknesses in many schools’ and districts’ ... Read more

The Payoff of Going Paperless in K-12 Schools

April 22, 2022January 20, 2022 by Jeff Festa

Replacing paper forms and manual processes with secure digital workflows creates better experiences for faculty, staff, and students, while saving ... Read more

District Management

Using evidence-based math programs to address learning recovery

January 20, 2022 by Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden, Founder, SpringMath

$Solutions that are supported by research and evidence can help districts as they guide students through learning recovery$

Selecting instructional strategies and supplemental resources for supporting student learning recovery shouldn’t be a guessing game. District and school leaders seeking to address learning loss and accelerate growth…

School safety concerns are on the rise as classrooms open

Aperture Education Launches Two New Solutions to Cultivate Students’ Social and Emotional Competence

Cae Announces Multiyear Partnership with Project Lead The Way

Cybersecurity, like charity, begins at home

4 best practices to support and retain school leaders

10 instructional strategies that lead to academic growth

One8 Foundation Announces $5.7m In Statewide Grants For Districts To Implement Ignite! Reading’s Virtual, One-On-One Literacy Tutoring Program

New NWEA Study Points to Instructional Strategies Driving Academic Growth

New Evidence for the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Rating Reiterates i-Ready® Instruction’s Impacton Driving Student Outcomes

ParentSquare Announces 2023-24 Advisory Council Members

10 powerful practices for new principals

3 supports for educators implementing restorative justice practices

7 best practices from educators and IT leaders

Action for Healthy Kids to Implement Healthy Meals Incentives Initiative

Balancing high expectations with relationship building to boost engagement

Education must keep pace with evolving ransomware

8 predictions about literacy learning in 2023

Use these 5 strategies to boost student engagement

Edtech tools for teachers

Systems check

Sharing best practices

How teachers like me can use AI to improve their teaching

Using online modules to strengthen teacher leadership programs

Best practices for the new normal

Presence Introduces New Therapy Platform to Enrich the Clinician Experience

4 Practices for Innovative School Leaders

3 collaborative strategies to bolster cybersecurity

Edtech best practices

ParentSquare Announces 2022-23 Advisory Council Members

AI’s pivotal role in authentic PD

3 tools to support trauma-informed teaching

Using evidence-based math programs to address learning recovery

ASU Preparatory Academy Educators Enhance Stem Knowledge at Inaugural Microspark Conference

Whitney Brothers® elevatED™ CollectionReceives Design Journal BEST of 2024 Award

Gale and Utah State Library Partner to Provide Residents Free Access to New Digital Resources

FullBloom Acquires CharacterStrong, Leading Provider of School-Based Mental Health Solutions for Students

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