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Trump nominee Penny Schwinn pledges alignment with president’s education agenda after GOP criticism

June 25, 2025 by Erica Meltzer, Chalkbeat

Schwinn said abolishing the Education Department is a call to explore options around what is in the best interest of students.

Penny Schwinn, President Donald Trump’s nominee for the No. 2 role at the U.S. Department of Education, said she agrees with his push to dismantle the department and…

Teaching Trends

How to incorporate real-world connections into any subject area

March 21, 2025 by Skyler Stoll, Middle School Teacher, South Carolina

Creating a real-world connection to classroom topics fosters a sense of responsibility and boosts student engagement.

In my classroom, I frequently encounter students expressing their opinions: “How is this relevant to the real world?” or “Why should I care? I will never use this.”

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…

Edtech Trends

5 education innovation trends to watch in 2025

January 20, 2025 by Julia Freeland Fisher, Clayton Christensen Institute

Generative AI will continue to have a lasting impact on education--but how will districts integrate it for the greater good?

Clayton Christensen once said, “If we are to develop profound theory to solve the intractable problems in our societally-critical domains… we must learn to crawl into the life of what…

Building the Next Generation of Problem Solvers and Innovators

April 17, 2025January 15, 2025 by Jeff Festa

Problem solving is a foundational skill that every student should learn. Regardless of what career pathway they choose, students ... Read more

AR & VR in the Classroom

Time to dust off the 3D printers

November 4, 2024 by Susan Gentz, K20Connect

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…

STEM & STEAM Trends

A surefire way to make science relevant to kids

October 2, 2024 by Neil Thompson

When students think critically about solving science problems, they will become the innovators of tomorrow.

By eighth grade, almost 50 percent of students have lost interest in science or don’t believe it will be relevant to their education or future plans. Want to…

Newsline

Annual Survey Highlights Educators’ Embrace of ST Math, Created by MIND Education

July 5, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

IRVINE, Calif. — MIND Education, an organization dedicated to ensuring that all students are mathematically equipped to solve the world’s ... Read more

Innovation Insights

Best of ISTE: How to Build Student Engagement

July 9, 2024July 1, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

Lego Education hosted a breakfast panel on ISTE Day #1 devoted to one of the most perplexing post-pandemic problems for ... Read more

Game-Based Learning

Gamifying math and beating the summer slide

June 20, 2024 by Dr. Sara Delano Moore, ORIGO Education

$Gamification in math challenges students to consider new ways of understanding problems and gives them the freedom to make mistakes.$

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.

IT Innovations

5 ways to combat tech fatigue and support student success

March 27, 2024 by Jason DeRoner, SchoolStatus

The right edtech solutions can help districts to make sure all students thrive by supporting students, families, and educators. And fight tech fatigue.

Ask anyone involved in public education right now and you’ll hear a familiar refrain: “Too many technology tools.” Almost every K-12 district brought on new technology solutions during…

AI in Education

K-12 schools aren’t ready for AI’s risks or benefits

March 8, 2024 by Laura Ascione

K-12 schools don't have the staffing consistency or classroom management skills necessary to harness AI's power and address its risks.

Almost all school superintendents (97 percent) say that schools have an obligation to teach students how to use AI effectively and responsibly. Still, only 37 percent have a…

AI in Education

What is the Conclusion of Artificial Intelligence in Education?

May 8, 2024February 5, 2024 by ESchool News

When we think about AI in education, we think about how AI is offering innovative tools and solutions. From personalized learning experiences to automated grading systems, AI is…

Curriculum & Assessment

Texting is negatively impacting students’ writing

October 11, 2023June 30, 2023 by Alexander Slagg, Middle School English Language Arts Teacher, Illinois

Texting has become a commonplace activity in students’ lives, but it is throttling students' writing ability and ability to think critically.

Texting obviously has its place. It’s a quick and convenient mode of communication that is readily available on a device that is close at hand. I rely on…

Innovation Insights

The state of STEM

June 14, 2023June 13, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

Ann Woo, Head of Corporate Citizenship at Samsung, discusses where student engagement stands when it comes to the sciences

IT Innovations

How to make secure K-12 digital transformation a reality

May 23, 2023 by Bob Turner, CISO for Education, Fortinet

IT staff are crucial to safeguarding a school's assets, but all employees can and should be accountable for cybersecurity.

The pandemic was a massive shift for school districts across the country, and even as we move out of it, we’re still feeling the impact. On the technical…

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…

Partnering for Student Success

August 9, 2023April 13, 2023 by Jeff Festa

K-12 leaders are guiding their school systems through unprecedented challenges. Solving these challenges can’t be done with traditional approaches to ... Read more

Edtech Trends

Edtech is critical in evolving school environments

April 10, 2023 by Laura Ascione

While challenges like teacher burnout and student social-emotional needs abound, schools are looking to edtech tools to ease the burden

K-12 schools are facing a host of new challenges coming out of the pandemic, but many educators and school leaders believe technology holds the key to solving even…

Teaching Trends

The 21st century learning mantra is played out

April 3, 2023 by Dr. Marissa Prather, Director of STEM and Fine Arts, Douglas County Schools

Despite PD's importance, challenges remain to preparing teachers for the 4th industrial revolution and moving away from 21st century learning

The world is changing in remarkable ways, and the pace of this change is only accelerating. Thanks to the unprecedented advances in technology, society continues to evolve at…

Student Mental Health: The Role SEL Plays in Promoting Well-being

June 13, 2023March 29, 2023 by Jeff Festa

Children are in a mental health crisis, one that could have a lasting impact on their future. Download our whitepaper ... Read more

Newsline

BenQ Board RP03 Series Recognized as First Smart Board to Achieve Eyesafe® Certification for Low Blue Light

March 24, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

COSTA MESA, Calif. — BenQ, an internationally renowned provider of visual display solutions, is helping to minimize blue light emission ... Read more

Building Resilience in STEM – A Whitepaper from VEX Robotics

May 26, 2023February 28, 2023 by Jeff Festa

Making mistakes and iterating to solve problems are an important part of STEM and Computer Science learning. Students respond to ... Read more

SEL & Well-Being

Using rewards to encourage positive behavior from your students–and teachers

February 15, 2023 by Claire Davies, Elementary Innovation and Technology Coach and Coordinator, GEMS American Academy

When GEMS American Academy returned to in-person schooling after the COVID shutdowns, one of the first things our positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS) team noticed was that…

College and Career Readiness

Is blockchain the key to college success?

January 26, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Blockchain technology holds the promise to change much of what’s plaguing education today, some stakeholders say

A student’s credentials and accomplishments, stored on and secured by blockchain technology, can set students up for college acceptance and ... Read more

K-12 Cybersecurity

Risk assessments are awful, but necessary

January 4, 2023 by Ryan Cloutier, CISSP, President, SecurityStudio

Here are 5 ways to improve risk assessments in your district

Between 2021 and 2022, 56 percent of K-12 education organizations were hit by ransomware, a nearly 25 percent increase from the previous year. That’s a staggering number, and…

Digital Learning Tools

USPTO launches free K-12 invention education platform

December 29, 2022 by Laura Ascione

‘EquIP HQ’ offers free, standards-aligned lesson plans to introduce invention and creative works to K–12 teachers and students

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced the launch of the free invention education resource, EquIP HQ.

IT Innovations

New strategies and solutions for schools

December 13, 2022December 13, 2022 by Kevin Hogan

In this episode of Innovations in Learning, hosted by Kevin Hogan: 4 blended learning strategies for better student engagement; only out-of-the-box solutions will fix the real problems in…

SEL Trends

COVID-era teletherapy authorizations are expiring, but the problem persists

December 13, 2022December 13, 2022 by Kate Eberle Walker, CEO, Presence

Teletherapy solutions have made headway in addressing persistent special education staffing shortages--states should consider what might be possible with permanent legislation

COVID-19 safety guidance has been relaxed and schools have returned to in-person learning, but it’s not yet time to breathe a sigh of relief. Many schools continue to…

Digital Innovation

Only out-of-the-box solutions will fix the real problems in schools

December 12, 2022 by Michael B. Horn, Co-Founder & Distinguished Fellow, Clayton Christensen Institute

The schools we have do exactly what they were built to do—which is at odds with the society we inhabit today and the innovation we want to see

As members of the media have bemoaned the tragic results of students on the latest National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)—also known as the nation’s report card—many have…

K-12 Cybersecurity

Ransomware attackers head back to school

January 26, 2023November 18, 2022 by Rob Cataldo, Managing Director, North America, Kaspersky

Ransomware gangs have become very effective at going after vulnerable targets, and schools have countless pieces of critical information that must be protected

Just when we thought the painful trend of ransomware attacks on public schools might be waning, news arrived of a massive incident. Over Labor Day weekend, the country’s…

It’s Time To Focus On Solutions, Not Problems

December 22, 2022October 14, 2022 by Jeff Festa

The headlines are right – over 88% of students are dealing with one or more non-academic barrier to success. Learn ... Read more

District Management

Run the numbers: How data solve problems

September 6, 2022 by Kevin Hogan

Data can provide powerful insights into how your district can leverage resources to best meet the needs of students and teachers

In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: AI and expenses—A smarter way to track costs; 5 ways relationship mapping supports your students; and how…

Newsline

Royelles Launches Industry’s First Inclusive Mobile Gaming Metaverse Dedicated To Educating And Empowering Young Girls

June 14, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

WASHINGON D.C., June 14, 2022 – Royelles, a global educational gaming (Ed Gaming) platform empowering girls and non-binary individuals through ... Read more

Newsline

Ripple Effects Offers Access to Its Educator Ally Program to Support Teachers’ Social Emotional Needs

May 26, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

SEATTLE – May 26, 2022 – As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded, educators found themselves in unfamiliar territory as they dealt ... Read more

Newsline

Case Study: How Weston School District Built a Digital Strategy with Digital Signage, 15 Minutes at a Time

May 12, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

(May 12, 2022) –– Rise Vision has released a new case study of Weston School District, a small school district ... Read more

District Management

6 things you can do now to make smarter tech purchases later

March 29, 2022 by Mark Rand, Director of Procurement, Diamond Assets

There are a number of key steps school leaders can take as they plan ahead to get the most ROI from a tech refresh and technology refresh.

The sudden switch to remote learning during the Covid-19 pandemic caught plenty of school districts off guard, and they scrambled to find devices that were up to the…

STEM & STEAM Trends

5 tips to bring engineering into the classroom

December 7, 2022March 4, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Exposing students to the importance of engineering and giving them the skills required to be the problem solvers of tomorrow is crucial

STEAM education is critically important in the classroom, and engineering education is a key part of STEAM learning. And on World Engineering Day, the need for students to…

District Management