Being a principal just got harder–here’s why
There is a squeaky old merry-go-round in my neighborhood that my own children play on from time to time. Years of kids riding on it have loosened its…
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What keeps boys from reading and girls from STEM? Stereotypes
When pondering the stereotypes girls face early on, there’s an equal but opposite reaction for their masculine peers. As we start breaking down barriers for girls in STEM,…
Kenston Local School District (OH)Deploys AI Gun Detection Platform
ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the full U.S. Department of Homeland ... Read more
School counselors ID “critical shortfalls” in student mental health crisis
The majority (94 percent) of school counselors believe schools cannot address the escalating youth mental health crisis at Tier 3 support levels alone and must adopt proactive, early…
How Competency-Based Education Can Sustain Today’s Classrooms
Sean Ryan, President of McGraw Hill School Group, breaks down the elements of Competency-Based Education (CBE) in education and how its implementation can transform teaching and learning. CBE…
Top female district leaders share do’s and don’ts of climbing the professional ladder in 2025
Professional growth is often at the top of New Year’s Resolution lists. As educators and education leaders plan for the year ahead, we asked some of the nation’s…
How schools can fight growing ransomware attacks
The education sector is facing a growing and multiplying menace: a surge in cyberattacks by ransomware groups that are leveraging generative artificial intelligence and other sophisticated tools.
BloomBoard Partners with Barry University to Fill Florida’s Persistent Teacher Vacancies
MIAMI – According to the Florida Education Association, nearly 10,000 of the state’s public school teaching positions were vacant at ... Read more
Students Explore STEM with Engineers
Middletown, PA – Phoenix Contact engineers head back into the classroom this week to teach sixth-grade science class at Middletown ... Read more
Catapult Learning Survey of K-12 School Counselors Reveals Critical Shortfalls in Addressing Youth Mental Health Crisis
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Catapult Learning, a leading provider of evidence-based academic, behavioral, and mental health interventions for K-12 schools, today unveiled ... Read more
Putting school safety measures at the forefront of district budgets
School safety is a priority for educators, district administrators, parents, and students, making safety technology solutions essential for protecting school environments and the people within them during significant…
Embracing a growth mindset when reviewing student data
In the words of Carol Dweck, “Becoming is better than being.” As novice sixth grade math and English teachers, we’ve learned to approach our mid-year benchmark assessments not…
A virtual reality, AI-boosted system helps students with autism improve social skills
For more than a decade, University of Kansas researchers have been developing a virtual reality system to help students with disabilities, especially those with autism spectrum disorder, to…
One System for All HR Information at Franklin Township Community Schools
How one school district updated its HR systems and brought hiring, onboarding, absence management, time tracking, employee records, and PD ... Read more
A Better HR System to Serve Employees
How Whitehall-Coplay School District improved HR functions like recruiting, onboarding, and employee records management using Frontline solutions.
Counslr Launches in New Mexico and Illinois; Expands Footprint in New York to Increase Access to Mental Health Support
NEW YORK, NY – Counslr, a leading B2B mental health and wellness platform, announced today that it has expanded its ... Read more
Expanded learning can improve student well-being
Out-of-school time (OST) programs have received a lot of attention over the past few years as districts across the country continue to address the lingering effects of pandemic-related…
Edtech teaching strategies that drive sustainability
Educational technology, or edtech, has reshaped how educators teach, offering opportunities to create more sustainable and impactful learning environments.
Elevating family leadership to foster student success
Meticulously scrubbing floors until they gleam, braving the scorching sun while securing heavy shingles atop a roof, or navigating the relentless chaos of a packed food line--these aren’t…
Introducing The Edge, a Breakthrough SEL and Life Skills Curriculum for Middle and High School Students
Los Angeles, CA — As students navigate an increasingly complex world defined by artificial intelligence, social media, and rapid technological ... Read more
5 of the biggest education trends for 2025
As we welcome a new year, educators and industry leaders are excited to discover the biggest education trends for 2025. The past few years have been characterized by…
Just Right Reader Donates 315,000 Books to North Carolina Schools Impacted by Hurricane Helene
NORTH WILKESBORO and ASHEVILLE, North Carolina — In support of North Carolina schools in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Just ... Read more
The Safety Response Protocols All School Leaders Should Know (eBook)
Equip your schools with life-saving safety response protocols. This eBook provides a clear framework for emergency preparedness, staff training, ... Read more
Dismantling the U.S. Department of Education
In light of Donald Trump assuming a second presidential term in 2025, conversations concerning dismantling the United States Department of Education have resurfaced.
‘Pathway to Prosperity’ initiative shows the power of partnerships in driving student success
Key points: Educators and school administrators are working incredibly hard to get all students, and especially their most challenged populations, ... Read more
Chronic absenteeism threatens to derail K-12 education
The biggest problem in education is that kids aren’t showing up to school. Last year, 26 percent of students missed a month of class or more, leading to…
Screen-free students: How Spokane Public Schools is helping kids engage in real life
The adverse effects of this excessive screen time have significantly impacted students’ social- emotional health. Forty-one percent of teens with the highest social media usage struggle with mental health issues.
FETC Takeaways—POV from the Industry Side
This isn’t Chris Klein’s first rodeo. As Head of Education U.S. for Avantis Education, he has watched the acronyms at ... Read more
Preparing for evolving ransomware threats in 2025
As ransomware evolves, so must the strategies used to combat it. Traditional perimeter defenses, such as firewalls and antivirus software, are no longer sufficient in an era of…
Vernier Science Education Launches Go Direct® Soil Moisture Sensor for High School and College-Level Science
BEAVERTON, Oregon — Vernier Science Education recently launched the Go Direct ® Soil Moisture Sensor to help high school and ... Read more
Marian High School Chooses BenQ’s LK936ST Golf Simulator Projector for New Golf Training Lab
COSTA MESA, Calif. — BenQ, an internationally renowned provider of visual display and collaboration solutions, today announced that Marian High ... Read more
The dos and don’ts of parent-educator communication
Strong parent communication ensures that both parties can collaborate as a team throughout the year for the child’s best interest.
Hot Topic—AI and Media Literacy
As the lines further blur between media and journalism, between real and fake, and sources become more obscure, there may ... Read more
Breaking Classroom Barriers with Advanced AV
The Forney Independent School District sought to break away from traditional classroom setups, aiming to enhance teacher mobility and foster ... Read more
How to Keep Edtech Fresh
eSchool News scored a backstage tour of the latest Chromebooks, workstations, and peripherals offered by CTL, and was able to ... Read more
6 tips to help your school unlock the most value from AI
For campuses and districts that haven’t started their AI journeys, it’s critical to know that AI models are only as good as the data that goes into the…
Em-pathy, not un-pathy, in school leadership
In one of his many great YouTube clips, Simon Sinek talks about what key and successful teams seek in their leaders. Performance and ability--sure. But even more important…
Look who’s talking—Classroom Robotics Continue to Flourish
Who: Brittney Tarr is a PreK-6 STEM Specialist at Thomas Metcalf Laboratory School and a doctoral student at Illinois State ... Read more
3 key steps when designing inclusive spaces in K-12 schools
As school districts continue to evolve, a growing emphasis is placed on inclusivity in education, with many shifting toward integrating students with special education needs into general classrooms.
Smithsonian and Carolina Biological Announce New Study Results and Effectiveness of their K – 5 Science Curriculum
BURLINGTON, N.C.–( BUSINESS WIRE)–The Smithsonian Science Education Center and Carolina Biological announced new independent study results showing the Smithsonian Science for the ... Read more