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Savvy Cyber Kids Appoints New Members to Board of Directors

July 16, 2025 by ESchool News Staff
Atlanta, Georgia,(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Savvy Cyber Kids, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, appointed new members to the Board of Directors starting ... Read more
Newsline

Project POTUS 2025 Middle School Winners Announced

July 16, 2025 by ESchool News Staff
Indianapolis, IN — Project POTUS, a national middle school history initiative from the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, has named winners ... Read more
AI in Education

How Kai Cenat saved my high school English class

July 15, 2025 by Mathias Muschal, Cardinal Ritter College Prep, Archdiocese of St. Louis
When students have opportunities to record their thoughts on video, they communicate effectively in a modern medium without turning to AI.
Like many teachers since the public release of ChatGPT, I’ve encountered frustration. For a lot of us, it has felt as though we are spending more of our…
Education Policy & Funding

School choice and homeschool freedom go hand in hand

July 15, 2025 by Colleen Hroncich, the Cato Institute & Ben DeGrow, ExcelinEd
Efforts to increase homeschool regulations have been spurred by support for school choice and a growth in home education post-COVID.
“The price of freedom is eternal vigilance.” Many homeschoolers have embraced this lesson after learning it the hard way. That vigilance has paid off recently in a couple of…
AI in Education

Common Sense Media releases AI toolkit for school districts

July 11, 2025 by ESchool News Staff
Educators need practical, easy-to-use tools that support thoughtful AI planning, decision-making, and implementation in school districts.
Common Sense Media has released its first AI Toolkit for School Districts, which gives districts of all sizes a structured, action-oriented guide for implementing AI safely, responsibly, and effectively.
Newsline

First AI-Powered Special Education Management Platform Helps Districts Reach 100% IEP Compliance

July 3, 2025July 1, 2025 by ESchool News Staff
Sanford, N.C. — With school districts nationwide struggling to meet growing special education demands amid staffing shortages and political pressure ... Read more
STEM & STEAM Trends

In Rhode Island, a partnership brings STEM lessons to life

July 1, 2025 by Neil Nachbar, University of Rhode Island
Hands-on STEM learning activities helped middle school students understand how lessons in their science classes had real-world applications.
Sixth grade science lessons at Governor Christopher DelSesto Middle School in Providence were more interactive this year thanks to a partnership with the University of Rhode Island’s Graduate…
Live @ ISTE 2025

Showfloor News: West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional SD focuses on student data, achievement

June 30, 2025 by Laura Ascione
In a first of its kind agreement, New Jersey’s West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District (WWP) announced a new partnership with Otus, the leading ... Read more
Live @ ISTE 2025

Showfloor News: SMART Technologies debuts premium interactive display  

June 30, 2025 by Laura Ascione
SMART Technologies is raising the bar on what affordable classroom technology can deliver—the all-new SMART Board GX Plus redefines entry-level interactivity ... Read more
Live @ ISTE 2025

Showfloor News: Edlio’s new analytics dashboard boosts engagement

June 30, 2025 by Laura Ascione
Edlio, a provider of K–12 school communication solutions, announced significant enhancements to its Mass Communication system and mobile app. The ... Read more
School Management

Reversing the absent trend: A school’s community-powered comeback

June 25, 2025 by Dr. Jason Hall, New Brighton Elementary School
Family engagement is key to counteracting chronic absenteeism, attendance challenges, and boosting academic success.
Since the global pandemic shut down schools and forced students to learn remotely, chronic absenteeism has more than doubled in schools nationwide. Our elementary school is no exception.
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.
Live @ ISTE 2025

Showfloor News: Dr. Salome Thomas-EL Launches Meet Their Needs

June 23, 2025 by Kevin Hogan
Dr. Salome Thomas-EL, a nationally recognized educator and award-winning author, will unveil his latest book, Meet Their Needs: And They’ll Succeed, ... Read more
STEM & STEAM Trends

Many students decide they’re not a ‘math person’ by the end of elementary school, new study shows

June 20, 2025 by Norah Rami, Chalkbeat
Nationwide student math achievement has yet to return to pre-pandemic levels, gaps between the highest and lowest students continue to grow.
Roughly half of middle and high schoolers report losing interest in math class at least half the time, and 1 in 10 lack interest nearly all the time…
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…
CoSN Corner

Whose call: A student-driven approach to school cell phone policies

June 17, 2025 by Megan Pacheco, Challenge Success
Including students in designing solutions helps establish school cell phone policies that are more likely to be successful and sustained.
Over the last few years we have had the pleasure of working with several school partners to address the growing concern around cell phones in schools. Using a…
AI in Education

My high school Spanish teacher taught me about the original AI–Authentic Interaction

June 16, 2025 by Becca Katz, Chalkbeat
When a teacher builds a face-to-face relationship with students , it is, as it turns out, just as impactful as many edtech tools and resources
As AI dominates the education zeitgeist, I think it’s time to highlight an effective teaching tool as tried and true as a Ticonderoga No. 2 pencil: high-quality IRL…
Newsline

Counslr Launches in Texas to Increase Access to Mental Health Support for Staff and Students

June 13, 2025 by ESchool News Staff
New York, NY –  Counslr, a leading B2B mental health and wellness platform, announced today that it has expanded its ... Read more
Profiles in Innovation

Wearable tech helps students overcome central vision challenges

June 15, 2025June 13, 2025 by Laura Ascione
Smart devices help students combat central vision loss, improving their reading and writing performance in the classroom.
Central vision loss--a condition that impairs the ability to see objects directly in front of the eyes--can have profound academic and social impacts on K-12 students.
College and Career Readiness

Many states picked diploma pathways over high school exit exams. Did students benefit?

June 13, 2025 by Kalyn Belsha, Chalkbeat
Diploma pathways appear to have helped more students who aren’t college-bound to graduate, but they also have created new issues.
When 18-year-old Edgar Brito thinks about what he’ll do in the future, mechanical engineering is high on the list. The senior at Washington state’s Toppenish High School first…
District Management

8 tips for school leaders seeking to innovate

June 12, 2025 by Michael B. Horn, Clayton Christensen Institute
How can school district leaders make practical innovation a daily part of their organizations and operations?
When school and district leaders read about innovation--defined as improvements for students and teachers that result in real progress, not anything that’s simply “new or different”--the changes can…

aiEDU and The Rithm Project Partner to Infuse Human Connection into AI Literacy Through High School ELA Curriculum

June 11, 2025 by ESchool News Staff
DENVER — The AI Education Project (aiEDU) and The Rithm Project are proud to announce a new partnership focused on ... Read more

Catapult Learning is Approved to Provide High-Dosage Tutoring in Massachusetts Elementary and Secondary Schools

June 10, 2025 by ESchool News Staff
PHILADELPHIA – Catapult Learning, a division of FullBloom that provides intervention programs for students and professional development solutions for teachers in ... Read more
College and Career Readiness

Most students aren’t ready for life after high school

June 11, 2025June 9, 2025 by Laura Ascione
Too many classrooms still lack career-connected learning opportunities that help students see how their education applies in the real world.
Students are navigating a rapidly changing world with outdated tools and minimal guidance. We need urgent action to redesign how we prepare young people for life after high…

The AI Gap: Why Teachers Can’t Afford to Wait on the Sidelines

June 6, 2025 by Kevin Hogan
Tired of talking about AI? That’s too bad. The technology remains the most impactful force in education. The challenge becomes ... Read more
Teacher Well-Being

Teacher stress levels have surpassed pandemic-era highs

June 6, 2025 by Laura Ascione
Student behavior challenges, low compensation, and administrative demands are driving teacher stress, burnout, and turnover.
America’s K-12 educators are more stressed than ever, with many considering leaving the profession altogether, according to new survey data from Prodigy Education.
Student Well-Being

Beyond ‘feeling good’: A deeper approach to student mental health

June 5, 2025 by Andy Myers, eLuma
Expanding access to student mental health resources is crucial, but many schools struggle to meet the rising demand.
Mental health concerns among K-12 students are reaching unprecedented levels. According to the CDC, 40 percent of high school students report persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, and…

The Road to Efficiency for K-12 Schools

June 4, 2025 by Jeff Festa
  This whitepaper discusses the financial challenges faced by K-12 school districts and advocates for the modernization of travel, expense, ... Read more
Students with Special Needs

Crafting environments where students with autism thrive

May 29, 2025May 27, 2025 by Joie Laykoff, Fusion Education Group
Prioritizing clarity, consistency, and connection helps students with autism meet challenges and celebrate progress.
Recent public commentary about autism has brought new urgency to the conversation. Awareness alone isn’t enough--students on the spectrum benefit from environments where their needs are understood, respected,…
AI in Education

Students learn the basics of AI as they weigh its use in their future careers

May 23, 2025 by Jessie Gómez, Chalkbeat
On a recent Thursday morning, Michael Taubman asked his class of seniors at North Star Academy’s Washington Park High School: “What do you think AI’s role should be…
District Management

The cure for the school attendance crisis? Family support and a sense of belonging

May 21, 2025 by Dr. Shanna Downs, West Georgia RESA
The chronic absenteeism rate has increased post-pandemic--a clear indicator that the problem isn’t letting up any time soon.
Empty seats have become a common sight in our nation’s classrooms. Students are missing school at record-high rates--not because they don’t want to be there, but because significant…

Books Are Fun and Ignite Reading Deliver Hundreds of Books to Oakland Students at Highland Community School

May 20, 2025 by ESchool News Staff
OAKLAND, CA – On Tuesday, Highland Community School experienced the magic of reading, thanks to Books Are Fun and their ... Read more
Innovation Insights

Trigg County Public Schools Deploys ZeroEyes’ AI Gun Detection and Intelligent Situational Awareness Technology

May 19, 2025 by Kevin Hogan
ZeroEyes, the creators of the first AI-based gun detection video analytics platform to earn the full U.S. Department of Homeland ... Read more
Emergency Planning & Response

Empowering school staff with emergency response protocols

May 16, 2025 by Laura Ascione
The right safety platform can help schools plan for emergencies, respond to crises, and accelerate emergency response protocols.
Safety response protocols are foundational to creating a culture of safety in schools. District leaders should adopt and implement response protocols that cover all types of emergencies.
Game-Based Learning

Video game design boosts students’ literacy skills

May 14, 2025 by Ava Wiseley and Dennis Pierce
A video game design pilot project in the Bronx results in 51-percent growth in literacy skills in just three months.
Teachers generally frown upon students who play video games in class, but a public school in the Bronx has found a way to use video game design as…

Remember Nextel? Learn about today’s Push-to-Talk over Cellular

May 13, 2025May 13, 2025 by Jeff Festa
  Today’s Push-to-Talk over Cellular (PoC) provides reliable nationwide calling and dispatching with fast and low-cost deployment. Learn how modern ... Read more

Developing a Curriculum? Review These 7 Common Challenges

July 9, 2025May 10, 2025 by Jeff Festa
  Whether you’re an educator within a school district, or an EdTech curriculum developer creating content for a wide range ... Read more
Students with Special Needs

Meeting the rising demand for school-based speech and behavioral support

May 8, 2025 by Cheryl Haibach, Kelly Education
Adapting to the growing need for therapy services in schools requires innovation and flexibility--here's how to meet the demand.
As districts and schools nationwide struggle to find qualified therapists, particularly speech-language pathologists and board-certified behavior analysts (BCBAs), there’s a growing demand for these specialized professionals.
Newsline

Ignite Reading Partners with UF Lastinger Center’s Florida Tutoring Advantage

May 7, 2025 by ESchool News Staff
PORT RICHEY, FL – Ignite Reading, a one-to-one, Science of Reading-based virtual tutoring program in 18 states nationwide, today announced ... Read more
College and Career Readiness

A new kind of high school diploma trades chemistry for carpentry

May 1, 2025 by Ariel Gilreath, The Hechinger Report, Chalkbeat
Attitudes toward high school CTE courses--once thought of as classes for students who struggled--have improved significantly over the years.
In a corner of Huffman High School, the sounds of popping nail guns and whirring table saws fill the architecture and construction classroom.
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