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The goal isn’t to make school easier for students with dyslexia

October 29, 2026 by Dr. Benjamin N. Powers, The Southport School & The Dyslexia Foundation

Students with dyslexia need evidence-based, explicit reading instruction delivered with enough frequency and intensity to make a difference.

One of the most important distinctions we can make when educating students with dyslexia is the difference between making learning accessible and simply making it easier. Only the…

Game-Based Learning

The future of educational equity isn’t just more resources–it’s more access to experiences

October 16, 2026October 16, 2026 by Dan White, Filament Games

Game-based learning can give students access to experiences that have traditionally been limited by cost, geography, staffing, or equipment.

When we talk about educational equity, the conversation usually focuses on resources. Do students have highly qualified teachers? Updated textbooks? Modern science labs? Reliable internet access? Those are…

STEM & STEAM Trends

Helping students discover they belong in science

October 14, 2026 by Lauren McKinney, Sangre de Cristo Schools

Students should believe science isn't something to fear, but something they can understand, question and genuinely enjoy.

Growing up, science was my least favorite subject. That usually surprises people when they learn I’m a middle school science ... Read more

Newsline

Abre Launches “Vera,” Analytics Agent Built to Retire Static K-12 Dashboards

September 23, 2026 by ESchool News Staff

Integrated directly into Abre’s Data Intelligence Platform, Vera delivers real-time, role-aware answers to plain-language questions without compromising student privacy or ... Read more

District Management

5 questions to help every district leader make better decisions

September 15, 2026 by Steven L. Miller, Ph.D., K-12 Research Consultant

Here's what a 33,000-student science meta-analysis teaches district leaders about better decision-making for district students.

As budgets remain tight and expectations for measurable student growth increase, every instructional decision carries greater weight. Choosing one initiative often means delaying another, making it even more…

Teaching Trends

Answering the question behind the question

August 31, 2026August 28, 2026 by Steven M. Baule, Ed.D., Ph.D.

Routine student questions can become an opportunity for better communication, stronger course design, and deeper learning.

Librarians and instructional designers have long understood that the first question someone asks is not always the question they need answered. In a library reference interview, a patron’s…

Curriculum & Assessment

Students won’t remember every lesson, but here’s what’ll stick

August 27, 2026 by Ryan Sprott, PBLWorks

How project-based learning, or PBL, builds the curiosity, empathy, and practical skills that last well beyond a student's time in school.

For a lot of students, school can feel like a transaction: You do the work, you get the check mark, and then you move on. That model can…

College and Career Readiness

Rethinking employability skills in K–12 education

July 6, 2026 by Vernier Science Education

Employability skills require intentional, consistent development across all content areas and all grade levels.

What does it actually mean to prepare students for the future? What skills do they need to succeed in tomorrow’s workforce?

ELL

Oracy is the missing link for multilingual learners

May 7, 2026 by Nesreen El-Baz, Bloomsbury Education Author & School Governor

When oracy is embedded, students move from answering to reasoning, from participation to contribution, and from silence to voice.

For multilingual learners, language is not just a subject to be learned--it is the very medium through which they access the curriculum.

AI in Education

The layer every AI roundup is missing: Why methodology matters more than content

March 18, 2026 by Adriana Perusin, Flip Education

The AI tools that will actually shift outcomes for students are the ones built on pedagogical foundations.

Last year, a third-grade teacher in São Paulo told me she had "finally found the perfect AI tool." It generated colorful worksheets in seconds. Vocabulary lists, reading comprehension…

Online & Hybrid Learning

Teaching might be synchronous, but learning is always happening asynchronously

December 8, 2025 by George Philhower, Ed.D., Eastern Hancock Schools

Real student engagement happens in the head of the learner, and that's harder to quantify when analyzing synchronous or asynchronous learning.

The bell rings at 10:00 a.m. A teacher begins explaining quadratic equations. Some students lean forward, pencils ready. Others stare at the clock. A few are still turning…

Teacher Professional Development

5 resources to build stronger classrooms through PLCs

July 17, 2025July 14, 2025 by Laura Ascione

PLCs help educators collaborate with purpose and build stronger, more equitable learning communities to benefit teachers and students.

s the new school year approaches, one of the most powerful tools for continuous improvement is the professional learning community (PLC).

AI in Education

AI tools that support learning–not cheating

July 2, 2025 by Laura Ascione

The key to responsible use of AI tools lies in choosing tools designed to aid understanding, not undermine it by encouraging cheating.

As technology evolves, education is experiencing a dramatic transformation--and AI is a big part of it. From personalized practice questions to interactive explanations, many education-focused AI tools are…

Education Policy & Funding

Trump moved fast and broke things in education–but what he’s creating isn’t clear

June 24, 2025 by Erica Meltzer, Chalkbeat

Critics and allies alike say they’ve been stunned by the speed at which Trump has moved to enact his education agenda .

The Grandview school district’s headquarters is nearly 1,000 miles away from the White House. Yet President Donald Trump keeps taking up Kenny Rodrequez’s brain power.

AI in Education

Why agentic AI matters now more than ever

May 30, 2025 by Rishi Raj Gera, Magic EdTech

When it comes to agentic AI, there’s something timely about rethinking what we mean by intelligence in our learning systems.

For years now, the promise of AI in education has centered around efficiency--grading faster, recommending better content, or predicting where a student might struggle.

Teacher Professional Development

The math anxiety equation: How to solve for confidence in math class

May 5, 2025 by Brian Dean, UnboundEd

$To conquer math anxiety, we must first help students believe they are capable learners of mathematics--and that starts with the right PD.$

One of my first vivid memories of math is of timed tests. I still remember how visceral my panic felt--sweaty palms, heart pounding--as I scrambled to recall facts…

Teacher Professional Development

Ethical PD: Doing right by the teachers who do right by the world

April 11, 2025 by Ben Talsma, Van Andel Institute for Education

Ethical PD is a philosophy that puts teachers and their needs front and center, for the benefit of students, communities, and the nation.

Teachers are superheroes. Every day, they rise to the challenge, pouring their hearts into shaping the future. They stay late to grade papers and show up early to…

AI in Education

Report details uneven AI use among teachers, principals

March 28, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Teachers most commonly reported using AI to generate lesson materials, assess students, and differentiate instruction.

English/language arts and science teachers were almost twice as likely to say they use AI tools compared to math teachers or elementary teachers of all subjects, according to…

College and Career Readiness

8 questions every student should ask before choosing a college

March 20, 2025 by Michael N. Yates, CSAEd, CSAEd-HRL, CSAEd-SC, Canisius University

College choice is about more than just academics--it’s about finding a place where students can grow, succeed, and feel at home.

With College Decision Day approaching, students are bombarded with information--rankings, brochures, campus tours, and advice from every direction.

Teacher Professional Development

Key questions that unleash powerful PLCs

March 18, 2025 by Douglas Fisher & Nancy Frey, San Diego State University and Health Sciences High and Middle College

Transforming PLCs for educators means moving beyond ‘What do we teach?” to focus on ‘How do we teach it effectively?’

With today’s clear academic standards, PLCs no longer need to spend precious time deciding what to teach. Instead, they can focus on other questions, starting with, “Where are…

AI in Education

Fostering metacognition and AI integration for ELLs

January 14, 2026March 11, 2025 by Nesreen El-Baz, ESL Educator

Metacognition improves student autonomy and learning outcomes, particularly when paired with AI tools providing real-time feedback for ELLs.

By fostering self-awareness and self-regulation, metacognitive strategies empower students to monitor their learning processes, set achievable goals, and adapt their approaches to overcome linguistic and academic challenges.

AI in Education

Navigating AI in education: The future of human teaching

January 29, 2025 by Sam Bowman, Contributing Writer

Smart classrooms blend AI tools with skilled teaching, creating spaces where students learn from both digital insights and human wisdom.

Artificial intelligence brings opportunities and questions to classrooms worldwide. Teachers find AI tools that grade assignments, create lesson plans, and offer personalized student support.

AI in Education

Asking the right questions: Unlocking the full potential of AI tools

January 14, 2026January 23, 2025 by Nesreen El-Baz, ESL Educator

As tools like ChatGPT and Copilot become increasingly integral to education, knowing what questions to ask AI is a critical skill.

Asking the right questions isn’t just a tool for learning; it’s a critical skill that defines success in professional and personal spheres.

District Management

Sailing through adversity: 4 Olympic-sized lessons in educational leadership

November 19, 2024 by Dr. Julia Rafal-Baer, Women Leading Ed

Leveraging diverse collaboration and learning from setbacks can propel educational leadership team to success.

When Lara Dallman-Weiss and Stuart McNay set sail together at the 2024 Paris Olympics, they weren't just navigating open waters--they were challenging traditional norms in a sport historically…

Teaching Trends

The 10 most common questions teenagers asked about the election

October 29, 2024 by Terry Parris Jr. and Anna Diamond, The New York Times, Chalkbeat

Chalkbeat and Headway received more than 500 questions from teenagers about this year’s presidential election.

Throughout 2024, Headway and Chalkbeat, a nonprofit news organization focused on education in America, have been in conversation with teenagers about the upcoming presidential election.

IT Innovations

The surprising/unsurprising things education IT leaders have to say

July 8, 2024 by Al Kingsley, NetSupport

Many education IT leaders want more time to learn and implement the technologies they were already using or trying to use.

Sometimes, when you ask a question, you get an answer that’s surprising and completely expected at the same time. That’s what happened when we surveyed education technology leaders, and…

Curriculum & Assessment

4 videos about the nation’s history

July 4, 2024 by Laura Ascione

U.S. history is a fascinating and nuanced topic--TED-Ed Lessons offer videos covering much of the nation's history.

Whenever a national historical event or celebration rolls around, it inevitably raises questions about the nation's history, why we observe the holiday, how different traditions formed, and what's…

AI in Education

Despite guidance, generative AI remains a challenge for educators

June 6, 2024 by Laura Ascione

K-12 teachers have embraced generative AI detection tools, but the biggest risks of generative AI use among students remain unaddressed.

Teachers are still struggling with generative AI use even with policy-setting and training around the technology, according to new survey research from the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT).

Innovation Insights

Missouri Makes the Most of Student Data

March 12, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

Tech leaders who are focused on data privacy must carefully examine the way their district's data is stored

Last week, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), in partnership with SAS, launched the Missouri Data Visualization ... Read more

Newsline

PowerNotes Launches Composer, an AI-Enriched, Semi-Proctored Writing Tool

February 26, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

(CHICAGO) – PowerNotes, a provider of tools that help students and professionals create high-quality research quickly and efficiently, has added ... Read more

Ancillary

Robbins Transcript

January 8, 2024January 4, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

This transcript was created using speech recognition software. While it has been reviewed by human transcribers, it may contain errors. ... Read more

Newsline

MathWorks and Discovery Museum Renew Long-running Partnership to Bring Hands-on STEM to PreK-8 Classrooms

December 15, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Acton, MA – Discovery Museum and Natick-based MathWorks announced today their continued partnership to bring the Museum’s Traveling Science Workshops ... Read more

Edtech Trends

Schoolwork shouldn’t double as screentime

November 16, 2023 by Jeff Frank, Chalkbeat

Learning on screens was the best could do during school closures--not a best practice in screen time that we should continue for students.

Children get one childhood, and time is one of the most precious resources we have in schools. For these reasons, I am increasingly frustrated that I have next…

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OpenAI releases ChatGPT teaching guide

December 11, 2023October 19, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Teaching with ChatGPT doesn't have to be challenging--educators can embrace the AI tool and also show students how to create original work

Educators face myriad dilemmas in the wake of ChatGPT's explosion, with some of the most popular including teaching with ChatGPT and how to address student use of AI…

Digital Learning Tools

5 spooky Halloween videos for students of all ages

January 4, 2024October 9, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Use these fun Halloween-themed TED-Ed Lessons and videos to engage students in classroom learning and capture their attention.

Teachers with classrooms full of students of any age can use TED-Ed Lessons to leverage October's fun events (Friday the 13th in October, anyone?) and speak to students’ different interests.

Find a filter that works for you. 30 Questions to Ask Your Vendor – PDF

November 22, 2023September 29, 2023 by Jeff Festa

Not all filters are equal. If most web filters offer similar features and functions, how do you cut through ... Read more

AI in Education

How educators can navigate AI-driven plagiarism

December 11, 2023September 28, 2023 by Todd Mahler. Chief Product Officer, Edmentum

Students who learn to use AI responsibly and skillfully to create authentic, integrity-based work will benefit beyond a single assignment or grade

From the very beginning of its meteoric rise, generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools seemed to stir a universal reaction: How will students use it to cheat? However, students…

District Management

15 questions to ask when evaluating communications platforms

September 26, 2023 by Krista J. Stockman, APR, Director of Communication & Marketing, Fort Wayne Community Schools

Switching to a new school communications platform must meet a variety of needs across the entire district and community.

The importance of effective home-school communications has never been higher. Families expect to be kept informed of their child’s activities, academic progress, and expectations.

AI in Education

Dear parents: 3 ways AI will show up in your child’s classroom this year

December 11, 2023September 22, 2023 by Kristin Merrill, Fourth Grade Teacher & Joe Merrill, First Grade Teacher, Florida

Here's a quick look at how two educators have already seen AI leveraged by teachers to better engage and teach students in the classroom.

As teachers, we know that the back to school season is a time full of excitement and big emotions about what the year ahead will bring. And we’re…

AI in Education

5 ways AI can help teachers in the classroom

December 12, 2023August 17, 2023 by Ben Talsma, Learning Solution Specialist, Van Andel Institute for Education

AI can be a boon to teachers in the classroom, helping generate new lessons plans and activities while engaging students in learning.

If you’ve spent any time tinkering with artificial intelligence (AI) like I have, you’ve discovered what a powerful and versatile tool it can be for educators. Sometimes, it…

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