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Discovery Museum Celebrates 30 Years of Delivering Hands-On Science in Elementary School Classrooms

December 29, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Acton, MA – Discovery Museum announced a 30-year milestone for its in-school STEM program, Traveling Science Workshops, having delivered hands-on ... Read more

Curriculum & Assessment

An OER curriculum brings my students’ lives into our classroom

December 23, 2022 by Megan Euler, Seventh Grade Science Teacher, Culler Middle School

An OER science curriculum has completely revolutionized the way I teach and has transformed the way my students relate to their learning.

When I was growing up, I assumed that my teachers knew everything, including all of the “right answers.” Now that I’ve been a teacher for 15 years, I…

Innovative Teaching

9 TED-Ed Lessons about different holiday origins

January 25, 2023November 23, 2022 by Laura Ascione

With a vast video library and the chance to build and customize lessons for students, TED-Ed Lessons offers something for all topics and content areas

Most schools are gearing up for December break, and students' attention spans are likely to grow shorter each day. But crafting a video-based lesson that explores different holidays…

8 Questions To Ask About Your School Web Filter

December 7, 2022October 25, 2022 by Jeff Festa

Not all web filtering software is the same. The solution you have in place now might be outdated or might ... Read more

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.

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Teachers’ helper: Edtech as TA’s

October 4, 2022 by Kevin Hogan

Edtech can be a valuable tool when used by knowledgeable educators--here's how it benefits teaching and learning

In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: 6 classroom tech tools that help educators’ mental health; 8 questions for educators as they use assessments…

Emergency Planning & Response

5 school safety questions your district should be prepared to answer

December 7, 2022September 29, 2022 by JP Guilbault, CEO, Navigate360

As the new school year gets rolling, school safety is top of mind for parents, educators, district leaders, and students.

With students and educators reentering their classrooms for the 2022-23 school year, district leaders need to be able to reassure everyone in their school community that school safety…

K-12 Cybersecurity

5 safeguarding tips for schools this year

December 5, 2022September 15, 2022 by Aaron Sandeen, CEO, Cyber Security Works

Of all public organizations, education has the most significant difficulties to overcome when it comes to ransomware and cyberattacks

Criminal cyber groups have made it abundantly clear that there is no type of organization they will not target--he more vulnerable they are, the easier it will be…

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5 STEM-based TED-Ed Lessons to close out your school year

June 8, 2022 by Laura Ascione

TED-Ed Lessons give educators the chance to build and customize lessons for students using an extensive video library

School days might seem as if they move at a glacial pace in the countdown to summer break. Some schools ... Read more

Classroom Innovations

How to ignite the fire of student engagement

May 18, 2022 by Jamie MacPherson, Learning Solution Specialist, Van Andel Institute for Education

Through authentic learning, we can improve student engagement and demonstrate how the work they do in class has an impact on the broader world

Recently, a co-worker of mine shared a story from when he was in high school. During one chemistry class his teacher happened to light a small fire within…

District Management

How schools can improve infrastructure and air quality as masks come off

March 25, 2022 by Tyler Haak, Federal Program Director, US Digital Buildings, Schneider Electric

Many school leaders are using federal funding to repair school facilities, especially ventilation systems, to improve air quality and reduce the spread of Covid-19

As the CDC shifts its recommendations and schoolchildren are no longer required to wear masks in many parts of the country, questions remain about how aging school infrastructure…

Literacy

Learn to use books to foster critical thinking

December 7, 2022March 21, 2022 by Britten Follett

While I’m a far cry from a Newbery, once a year, I’ve gotten into the habit of writing a picture book for my nephew Knox. My goal is…

Newsline

Unistellar Research: Got Questions About Outer Space? Forget Google—Just Ask Your Kids

February 3, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

San Francisco—February 3, 2022— A pathbreaking study just confirmed something that many parents already suspected: young Americans have a voracious ... Read more

Personalized Learning

3 reasons why differentiation isn’t difficult

December 5, 2022November 18, 2021 by Ben Talsma, Learning Solutions Specialist, Van Andel Institute for Education

Once educators stop dreading differentiation, they can implement simple strategies that let students shape content to their way of thinking

There’s a good chance you arched an eyebrow upon reading the headline of this article. After all, differentiation can be one of the most stressful and time-consuming parts…

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

5 ways to create effective and equitable instructional resources

December 7, 2022October 7, 2021 by Breanna Guzman, Bilingual Education Specialist, Lexia Learning

Through conscious decisions of the resources we give students, we have the power to change inequity into equitable instructional resources.

In 2017, 52 percent of all students enrolled in public schools were racially or ethnically diverse. By 2029, this number is projected to be 57 percent. However, in…

COVID-19 Update

3 questions: Making the 2021-22 school year work for students

October 7, 2021 by Peter Dizikes, MIT News Office

MIT Associate Professor Justin Reich co-authors a new report on reimagining K-12 schools for a post-pandemic world

What’s the best way to get K-12 students across the U.S. to bounce back from the pandemic? MIT’s Justin Reich has an idea: Ask them. Reich, an associate…

Newsline

National Report Reveals Educators Are Concerned About Student Preparedness This Year

October 1, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

BOSTON (October 1, 2021) – Lexia® Learning, a Cambium Learning® Group company, has released its “Educator Perceptions of Teaching and ... Read more

Newsline

APM Studios Inks Partnership With Listenwise To Bring Award-Winning Science Podcast Brains On! Into Classrooms

September 30, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

ST. PAUL, Minn., September 30, 2021 — APM Studios, the podcast production division of American Public Media (APM), today announced ... Read more

District Management

Air filters are playing a big part in safe school reopening plans

September 16, 2021 by Marshal Sterio, CEO, Surgically Clean Air

Returning to class safely amid the rampant spread of the delta variant, combined with low vaccination rates, requires steps like masking—and using air filters

As schools kick off the 2021-22 school year, the air is thick with questions — and with COVID-19 hesitancy. Will students and faculty have to wear masks? Will…

Teacher Professional Development

3 unexpected ways online PD strengthened my teaching

December 5, 2022September 9, 2021 by Beverly Owens, Science Teacher, Cleveland Early College High School

A science teacher shares the surprising benefits of online PD—including how the courses helped her find her tribe

As a science educator, I love showing my students the wonders of the world. I encourage them to always be curious, ask questions, and seek out new knowledge…

District Management

Cheers and questions as some states and big school districts remove virtual learning option for fall

June 18, 2021 by Kalyn Belsha, Chalkbeat

As learning moves forward after COVID, districts are faced with tough decisions around virtual learning options

The school districts serving Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Miami, and Houston have all said they intend to continue offering a fully virtual option this fall. This week, the…

Curriculum

5 cool TED-Ed lessons for summer break

June 18, 2021 by Laura Ascione

TED-Ed Lessons offer a video library and the chance to build and customize lessons for students--check out these fun summer lessons.

Take a look at some engaging and oddball TED-Ed videos for those "I'm bored" moments this summer.

Literacy

How is technology impacting literacy?

December 7, 2022June 14, 2021 by Content Provided by Stride, Inc.

We live in a world where learning and technology are intrinsically linked, especially in the minds of our youth. But do today’s students process information differently because it…

STEM & STEAM

5 ways to boost student engagement with STEM learning strategies

June 8, 2021 by Adriana Arellano, Principal, Dr. Rodriguez Elementary, Harlingen CISD, Texas

These student engagement strategies can help educators create authentic learning experiences for all students using digital tools

Here are five strategies using technology the teachers in my school have implemented to create a learning environment that actively engages students and promotes more fun in learning.

College and Career Readiness

Getting students back on track to higher education

December 7, 2022April 19, 2021 by Kevin E. Baird, Chairman, Center for College & Career Readiness

Higher education lost about 400,000 students this fall--who are they, and what can educators, families, and students themselves do to help them towards their goal of college and a career?

COVID-19 has raised a number of major questions for educators, one of which is “Why are college applications decreasing?”

District Management

A guide to choosing the right edtech partner

April 14, 2021April 14, 2021 by John Wheeler, CEO, Vernier Software & Technology

4 questions every district leader should consider when choosing an edtech partner

With so many technologies and providers out there, how can district leaders choose the right edtech partner or partners? Below are four questions to consider during the procurement…

Newsline

Vernier Software & Technology Uses Food Experiments to Engage Students in Chemistry Exploration

March 5, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Amid the pandemic, calls for justice, and economic crisis, 100Kin10 examines how to make high school STEM learning more equitable

Vernier Software & Technology recently launched a new lab book that uses food as a means to help high school ... Read more

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6 teaching resources for the Presidential Inauguration

January 15, 2021 by Laura Ascione

The 59th Presidential Inauguration is approaching, and it's a great time to give students an in-depth look at the process

President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala D. Harris will be sworn into office on Jan. 20, 2021. The Presidential Inauguration will be a departure from years past…

Newsline

Super Duper’s Jeepers Peepers Game Wins 2020 NAPPA Award

November 12, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Super Duper Publications’ Jeepers Peepers The “Ask and Answer” Question Game has earned a 2020 National Parenting Product Award (NAPPA). ... Read more

Digital Innovation

School innovation in a challenging year

December 7, 2022October 28, 2020 by Chelsea Waite

New data takes stock of how COVID and the sudden shift to remote learning have impacted progress toward school innovation

Across the country, redefining the status quo has become the status quo for K–12 schools. Wide-scale remote and hybrid learning, mask-wearing culture, and “pods” all fall outside the…

Newsline

Teacher & Principal School Report Findings

September 23, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

As the nation enters an uncertain new school year, being prepared and decisive during distance learning will be paramount to success

Scholastic, with YouGov, surveyed public school Pre-K–12 educators in winter 2020 to gather their thoughts on equity in education, literacy ... Read more

Newsline

Pocketalk Donates Devices To ELL Teachers Through First-Ever Back To School Program

September 10, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Pocketalk, the global leader in connecting conversations and removing language barriers, today announced the donation of 100 devices to educators ... Read more

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Grade expectations: How to look at grading in a new light

August 11, 2020August 11, 2020 by David Coker, Ed.D.

You're doing it all wrong--transform grading so it actually impacts student learning

The teacher finishes giving instructions and sits down for students to begin completing the assignment. While students work, the teacher grades papers and prepares for the next hour,…

District Management

Assessment in 2020: How data will mitigate COVID-related learning losses

July 29, 2020July 29, 2020 by Dr. Katie McClarty and Dr. Gene Kerns

Assessment is critical to providing targeted instruction in any year, but this fall, understanding where learning gaps exist will be essential for schools looking to make up lost ground

In normal times, a discussion about the future of assessment might look five years ahead to talk about the prospects of more authentic computer-aided assessments or potential developments…

Game-Based Learning

8 reasons game-based learning is growing

December 7, 2022July 27, 2020 by Laura Ascione

A person in a VR headset illustrates how game-based learning is taking its place in the classroom.

Revenue for game-based learning and education is projected to reach more than $24 billion by 2024, according to a new market forecast. Metaari’s 2019-2024 Global Game-based Learning Market…

COVID-19 Update

How to effectively support struggling readers during distance learning

November 2, 2020June 30, 2020 by Jillian Kaster and Laura Axtell

Education specialists dive into how educators and parents can support struggling readers, ELL students, and students with dyslexia in an at-home learning environment

Parents who might be uncomfortable with continuing their role of teacher this fall can find solace in this fact: authentic teachable moments happen outside the classroom all the…

ONLINE SURVEY

October 28, 2021June 15, 2020 by Vcarlson

A new school year means new edtech needs, and if you’re planning for fall purchases, you might welcome some guidance ... Read more

Newsline

New Webinar Series to Support Virtual Coaching

June 30, 2020May 6, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Edthena is kicking off a new webinar series to help instructional coaches provide newly-virtual teachers with timely and much-needed support. ... Read more

Newsline

Easy way for teachers to hold “Office Hours”

June 30, 2020May 1, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Numerade—a fully free online education platform founded with a mission to close the educational opportunity gap by democratizing access to ... Read more

Ancillary

Virtual classrooms free for 90 days

April 3, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

To help empower schools and educators with secure e-learning solutions right now, Windstream Enterprise is offering OfficeSuite UC and HD ... Read more

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