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From disconnection to partnership: How consistent communication transformed our school culture

August 21, 2025 by Farnaz Heydari, Grant Elementary School

Consistent communication from schools to communities leads to proactive family involvement, student ownership, and a sense of belonging.

When I became principal of Grant Elementary a decade ago, I stepped into a school community that needed to come together. Family involvement was low, staff morale was…

Teaching Trends

4 reflections on the end of the school year

June 18, 2025 by Laura Ascione

As classrooms empty, educators can use insights from this school year to strengthen next year's teaching practices

As the school year draws to a close, K-12 educators can pause, reflect, and intentionally carry lessons forward. The end of the year is not just a time…

Newsline

95 Percent Group Grows Continuum of Science of Reading Professional Learning With Launch of 95 Foundational Tools for Paraprofessionals, Tutors, and School Staff

November 11, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Lincolnshire, IL – National momentum around the science of reading continues to increase and with it the demand for professional ... Read more

District Management

How district communications platforms bridge communities

March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 by Dr. Matthew X. Joseph

In today’s globalized world, district communications platforms play a critical role in keeping school and home connected.

In an increasingly interconnected world, it’s more important than ever to have effective communication within your diverse school community. Communication plays a pivotal role in fostering a collaborative environment.

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.

District Management

Your top 5 school-home communication challenges, solved

July 28, 2023June 28, 2023 by Brooke Allen, Director of Communications, Crown Point Indiana Community School Corporation

A unified school-home communications platform gives educators and families choice and control over their communication preferences.

Implementing a unified communication solution focused on family engagement provides school districts with multiple benefits. An intuitive, easy-to-use program can standardize communication between school and home, for example,…

Newsline

Vector Solutions Releases New Student Safety & Wellness Courses to Address Topics of Concern for Students Today

June 16, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Tampa, FL – June 16, 2022 – Vector Solutions, the leading provider of training and software solutions to help schools ... Read more

Newsline

PowerMyLearning Honors Student, Family, and Teacher at 2022 Innovative Learning Awards

May 16, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

NEW YORK (PRWEB) MAY 16, 2022 — PowerMyLearning, a K-12 nonprofit that unlocks the power of collaboration between families, teachers and ... Read more

SEL Trends

Guide to Securing Funds for Professional Development and SEL Curriculum

January 25, 2023March 25, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

As your education partner, we want to help you through this process by offering a concise guide which outlines the ... Read more

District Management

6 ways to foster a growth mindset in your school community

September 2, 2021 by Sonia Singh, PYP Coordinator, Prometheus School, Noida, India

Promoting a school culture that centers on a growth mindset and positivity leads to happy and effective learning

The COVID-19 pandemic unfolded last year, slowly necessitating the need to bring about unprecedented social isolation and safety measures, in all aspects of daily life. One area that…

Newsline

State of School Safety Report Reveals 30% Gap between Parents and Administrators on Perception of School Safety

July 15, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

NEWTOWN, CT – July 13, 2021 – A report developed by Safe and Sound Schools and Raptor Technologies, based on a nationwide survey ... Read more

Newsline

Swing Education Recognizes Substitute Teachers for Their Positive Impact on Students and the School Community

May 12, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Three exemplary educators – Wanda Drayton, Marcella Kerbein, and Valerie Pierce – to be inducted into Swing Education’s Substitute Teacher ... Read more

Newsline

Edthena Names Winners of the 2021 Teacher Leader Impact Awards

May 6, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Educators from across the country recognized for their measurable impact within the school community SAN FRANCISCO (May 6, 2021) – ... Read more

Newsline

Simplify student health care management

June 30, 2020June 9, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Frontline School Health Management has expanded their offering to include COVID-19 training, tracking, data analytics and reporting for students AND ... Read more

School Library Innovations

10 reasons school librarians are more important than ever before

December 7, 2022June 1, 2020 by Erin Wilkey Oh

Here's why school librarians are invaluable in our schools and classrooms.

Without question, some of the most important members of the school community are the school librarians. And even now, with most schools still learning remotely, school librarians and…

Ancillary

All-in-one e-learning solution

April 15, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Eko is offering its solution for FREE to support learning during the COVID-19 outbreak. Eko’s virtual classroom experience ensures teachers, ... Read more

IT Management

How software streamlined our community service program

November 6, 2013August 28, 2013 by By Róm Crespo

Giving back to the community through volunteer service is a value we want to instill in our students at Morton Ranch High School in Texas. In the 2012-13…

From disconnection to partnership: How consistent communication transformed our school culture

4 reflections on the end of the school year

95 Percent Group Grows Continuum of Science of Reading Professional Learning With Launch of 95 Foundational Tools for Paraprofessionals, Tutors, and School Staff

How district communications platforms bridge communities

15 questions to ask when evaluating communications platforms

Your top 5 school-home communication challenges, solved

Vector Solutions Releases New Student Safety & Wellness Courses to Address Topics of Concern for Students Today

PowerMyLearning Honors Student, Family, and Teacher at 2022 Innovative Learning Awards

Guide to Securing Funds for Professional Development and SEL Curriculum

State of School Safety Report Reveals 30% Gap between Parents and Administrators on Perception of School Safety

Swing Education Recognizes Substitute Teachers for Their Positive Impact on Students and the School Community

Edthena Names Winners of the 2021 Teacher Leader Impact Awards

10 reasons school librarians are more important than ever before

All-in-one e-learning solution

How software streamlined our community service program

Why interactive solutions are a smarter investment for schools

100 Learning Spaces Transformed, $5 Million Invested: School Specialty and College Football Playoff Foundation Celebrate Impact Across Schools Nationwide

ACT and Texas Instruments Collaborate to Enhance Student Success in Mathematics

Big Ideas Start Young: Games for Change Opens 2026 Student Challenge to Game Creators and Innovators Ages 10–25

BBC Learning Hub Launches Walking with Dinosaurs Virtual Field Trip Resources

Four education innovators honored with the 2025 Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education

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