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Live @ ISTE 2024

Breaking product news: Discovery Education unveils a host of enhancements

June 24, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Discovery Education announced enhancements to its digital solutions that will help school systems everywhere support teachers. The enhancements coming to Discovery ... Read more

Game-Based Learning

How one high school became a Minecraft powerhouse

June 24, 2024 by Alex Zimmerman, Chalkbeat

Minecraft generally does not have set rules or goals--players can use it to tinker, write code, or build a world--even through a school club.

John Dewey High School senior Jayla Mallette had an unusual request for her teacher after 9 p.m. a few months back. She was so excited about a project…

Live @ ISTE 2024

Breaking Product News—New and Improved Bloomz

June 21, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

Bloomz is launching Version 3.0 of its intelligent communication management platform. With a focus on enhancing the home-to-school connection, Bloomz ... Read more

Education Policy & Funding

The clock is ticking on ESSER funds

June 20, 2024 by Jim Grady, Alvaraz and Marsal

The impending deadline represents a moment to recall the magnitude of federal ESSER funds and where the program stands.

Superintendents in the middle of the budget-setting process need to be aware: with the ESSER Funds soon to go away, reporting, supplementing, and storytelling their pandemic-related expenses will be key for…

Newsline

The Congressional Medal of Honor Society Launches Student Platform “Path to Honor” Encouraging Self-reflection and Character Exploration

June 17, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. — The Congressional Medal of Honor Society, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the legacy of the ... Read more

Literacy

Science teachers, math teachers, history teachers–we’re all reading teachers now

June 17, 2024 by Ian Hartigan, Chalkbeat

Post-COVID, with reading challenges, we must catch our older students up on second grade literacy skills without infantilizing the content.

Literacy is a foundational skill for learning new content and as an upper elementary science teacher, my soon-to-be middle schoolers have ideally made the vital transition from “learning…

Building & Campus Security

Wearable panic buttons help us better protect students and educators

June 17, 2024 by Ron Self, Little Rock School District

In a boost to school safety, a wearable panic button lets staff members quickly and discreetly send a signal that instantly reaches administrators and responders.

One of the issues that is top of mind for our district is how we can create and implement the best school safety practices to protect our students,…

Student Digital Wellbeing: State of the Nation Report 2024

August 6, 2024June 14, 2024 by Jeff Festa

Download the report, “Student Digital Wellbeing: State of the Nation Report 2024” to learn more about student safety and wellbeing ... Read more

Building & Campus Security

Collaborating with law enforcement to strengthen school safety

June 14, 2024 by Mike Lahiff, ZeroEyes and Robert Kavals, South Side Area School District

Fostering collaboration between schools and law enforcement represents an ongoing commitment to school safety & secure learning environments.

Collaboration between educational institutions and local law enforcement has never been more crucial as parents, students, and staff seek peace of mind amidst rising school safety concerns.

AI in Education

Why AI in the classroom needs its own ‘doll test’ 70 years post-Brown

June 13, 2024 by Priten Shah, Contributing Writer

AI chatbots could become the new face of discrimination in education--they have the potential to exacerbate existing bias.

As we mark the 70th anniversary of the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision, it's worth reflecting on a simple experiment's role in dismantling the doctrine of…

Newsline

VHS Learning Announces 2024 College Scholarship Winners

June 11, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Boston – Today, nonprofit VHS Learning announced the winners of its 16th annual college scholarship program. The scholarship committee selected ... Read more

School Management

Five ways school leaders can end the year on a strong note

June 11, 2024 by Timothy Montalvo, Iona University

Ending the school year on a strong note requires school leaders to use careful planning and a focus on fostering a positive school community.

Ending the year on a strong note not only celebrates the achievements of students and staff but also sets the stage for a successful transition into the next…

STEM & STEAM Trends

How I came to love phenomena-based science instruction

June 7, 2024 by April Pence, Edison High School

A high school science teacher explains how she overcame her fear and learned to love phenomena-based science instruction.

I was terrified, to be very honest, when my district switched to the NGSS and I had to begin using phenomena-based instruction. If you look at the standards,…

Student Well-Being

It takes a village to protect students’ well-being in the digital age

June 7, 2024 by Kyle Berger, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD

Protecting and educating our children and upholding students' well-being is not just a school problem--it’s a societal problem.

There’s a new pillar of knowledge school districts need to impart upon their students, and it’s how to navigate today’s connected, digitally enabled world.

Student Well-Being

3 tips to combat chronic absenteeism in high schools

June 6, 2024 by Dr. Kara Stern, SchoolStatus

Chronic absenteeism rates are highest in high school, with one in three students missing at least 10 percent of their school days.

One surefire way to support student success? Consistent, positive family communication. In elementary school, there’s frequent outreach.

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).

Durable Skills

5 strategies to close the critical thinking gap

June 4, 2024 by Sarah McNeil, Thinking Maps

When we help students develop fundamental cognitive and metacognitive skills like critical thinking, learning becomes easier--and more fun.

Achievement discrepancies among U.S. students remain persistent and troubling--despite decades of targeted interventions and whole-school improvement programs.

Newsline

Lexia Offers Library of At-Home Summer Activity Ideas for Teachers to Share with Students’ Families

June 3, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

BOSTON – As school comes to an end for the summer, teachers can help students and their families turn literacy learning ... Read more

School Management

Why support for students and a strong school culture are key to this middle school principal

June 3, 2024 by Lori Higgins, Chalkbeat

As a middle school principal, Wilcox prioritizes meeting the needs of students, especially post-COVID, when student anxiety is on the rise.

As a high school wrestler many years ago, Jon Wilcox was expected to help coach much younger students who were learning to wrestle. It was a role he…

District Management

Moving from industrial education to deeper learning

May 31, 2024 by Dr. Jonah Schenker, Ulster BOCES

School leaders should aim for deeper learning to enable a more engaging, personal, and equitable means of teaching and learning.

Something as critical as school transformation can’t happen overnight, but every school and district has entry points to begin to do this work in ways that make sense…

Innovation in Education

Dyslexia and Instructional Equity: A Conversation for School Administrators

June 25, 2024May 30, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

Listen to highlights of a conversation with literacy experts Dr. David Hurford Executive Director at the Center for Research, Evaluation ... Read more

District Management

5 ways to engage your school community with tech-powered communication

May 29, 2024 by Britni Calzada, Westwood ISD

Using the right tech tool can help districts bridge communication gaps and foster a connected school community.

Schools and districts nationwide are learning that effective communication with families is more important than ever before. Unfortunately, developing a communications plan is time- and resource-intensive, especially if…

Internet Connectivity

Demystifying network speed: Measuring true Wi-Fi and wired network needs

May 29, 2024 by Roger Sands, Wyebot

School Wi-Fi speeds and needs will vary, but networks can tell you what they need based on specific metrics and data.

There’s no question that educational institutions require reliable, high-speed connectivity. We’re all in agreement there. The question that arises is: How fast is fast enough?

Newsline

St. Vrain Valley Schools Becomes First District-wide Adoption of Avantis Education’s Eduverse VR Platform

May 28, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Chicago — Avantis Education has partnered with the 33,000-student school district, St. Vrain Valley Schools, in Colorado to provide Eduverse ... Read more

Trauma-Informed Teaching

Trauma-informed teaching strategies can benefit all students

May 28, 2024 by Melissa Ragan, Navigate360

Using trauma-informed teaching strategies can make classrooms welcoming spaces for all students--not only those who have experienced trauma.

Although our communities strive to maintain safety, nearly half of all American children have experienced some form of trauma. Some of these include bullying, witnessing violence, experiencing physical,…

AI in Education

Newark Public Schools considers new AI tutor chatbot for districtwide use

May 28, 2024 by Jessie Gómez, Chalkbeat

School districts need to look to different intervention strategies, including AI tutor chatbots, that support foundational skill mastering.

Newark Public Schools wants to see a districtwide expansion of an artificial intelligence tutoring tool after it was piloted at First Avenue School last year, as the district…

AI in Education

Balancing Bloom, assessment, and AI

May 27, 2024 by Steven M. Baule, Ed.D., Ph.D.

As AI becomes more embedded in learning, assessments can occur in diverse contexts and students develop practical skills.

Early this school year, faculty had a conversation about student teachers pulling all-nighters in order to complete their lesson plans. Most of the faculty commiserated their own experiences…

Ancillary

CoSN IT Leader Spotlight: David Jarboe

May 23, 2024 by ESchool Media Contributors

These IT Leader spotlights highlight how innovative edtech and IT leaders are influencing teaching and learning across the nation.

In partnership with CoSN, eSchool News is highlighting the innovative and dedicated work of IT leaders in school districts across the country.

Student Well-Being

How this school social worker helps students inside and outside of the classroom

May 23, 2024 by MJ Slaby, Chalkbeat

A school social worker advocates for and enhances the voices of students and families to make sure they have all of the support needed.

The more caring and loving adults in a child’s life, the better. That’s the approach Michele Whaley carries into her job as a school social worker at Eleanor…

CASEL Honors the 70th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education

May 21, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

CHICAGO – On May 17,1954, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously that segregation in public schools was inherently unequal and ... Read more

District Management

3 top priorities for K-12 administrators

May 21, 2024 by Laura Ascione

K-12 administrators juggle challenges related to staff retention, student well-being, and cybersecurity readiness.

As K-12 administrators strive to improve operations and maximize outcomes, they are increasingly focused on growing human capital, supporting students holistically, and protecting essential district resources.

District Management

5 education insights from LAUSD’s Alberto Carvalho

May 20, 2024 by Thomas Lapping, JDLHorizons

Recently, I caught up with Carvalho at the AESA Conference in Anaheim, CA, to hear what’s on his agenda and how he’s transforming learning at LAUSD.

Community is Key to Saving Schools

May 17, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

While not a new concept, the importance of building a sense of community within school districts has never been more ... Read more

Innovation Insights

Crunch the numbers—The latest and greatest data on edtech

May 20, 2024May 16, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

Alongside, a clinician-powered and AI-enabled mental health solution, recently announced its first annual Pulling Back the Curtain on Youth Mental ... Read more

Student Well-Being

Taking stock of student mental health

September 3, 2025May 16, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Assessing how and when there are opportunities for student mental health is a good starting point in building out youth mental health.

May’s Mental Health Awareness Month is an opportune time for school leaders and educators to take a closer look at the state of student mental health in their…

Teaching Trends

4 educator reflections on the 2023-2024 school year

May 15, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Educators offer reflections on what worked and where they found success in their schools and classrooms during the 2023-2024 school year.

The end of the school year naturally inspires a period of reflection among educators, particularly as we close the door on a year that saw challenges around equity…

Teacher Well-Being

Amid burnout, teachers are ready to embrace AI

May 15, 2024 by Laura Ascione

New data examines the state of teachers, their well-being in the U.S. and how the profession has changed in the year of AI.

As the 2023-2024 school year comes to an end, K-12 teachers in the U.S. are widely experiencing strain at work, with 35 percent of U.S. educators reporting burnout…

School Management

How school leaders can manage and control emotions

May 10, 2024 by Sean Slade, BTS Spark

Education is a relationship-driven sector; school leaders should not ignore emotions because they are tools that build and grow relationships

We have spent generations being told that our emotions are those things that should be corralled, encircled, and subdued. It has fomented the ideas that we should "leave…

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

How school leaders can foster a culturally responsive framework

May 9, 2024 by Timothy Montalvo, Iona University

School leaders can play a pivotal role in cultivating a culturally responsive environment by employing strategies to do so effectively.

A culturally responsive framework acknowledges and values the cultural backgrounds, identities, and experiences of all students, creating an inclusive environment where every learner can thrive.

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