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Trump has won a second term–here’s what that means for schools

November 7, 2024 by Erica Meltzer, Chalkbeat

Lawmakers may balk at Trump education proposals they see as expanding the federal role or disadvantaging their constituents.

On the campaign trail, Donald Trump pledged to get rid of the U.S. Department of Education, expand school choice, roll back new protections for LGBTQ students, and deport…

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Harvard Recognizes Innovators in Early Education

November 6, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Boston, MA (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Saul Zaentz Early Education Initiative at the Harvard Graduate School of Education has announced ... Read more

District Management

The four promises of school: Building a future-focused, student-centered learning environment

November 6, 2024 by Dr. George Philhower, Eastern Hancock Schools

Every learning environment can become a place of inspiration, innovation, and achievement, where students can reach their full potential.

In today’s rapidly evolving world, the role of education is more critical than ever. Our schools must not only impart knowledge to our students but also equip them…

Playworks Launches SparkPlay

November 5, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

OAKLAND, Calif. – Playworks has launched SparkPlay, an online, subscription-based education resource to support the continuous learning of safe and ... Read more

Durable Skills

Most teens want media literacy education, but aren’t getting it

November 7, 2024November 5, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

A new study shows that American teens are awash in conspiracy theories and are cynical about the media--and want media literacy education.

An overwhelming majority of teens (94 percent) want their schools to teach media literacy, although just 39 percent reported having had any such instruction during the 2023-24 school year.

AR & VR in the Classroom

Time to dust off the 3D printers

November 4, 2024 by Susan Gentz, K20Connect

The era of COVID-19 brought about the largest boom in school makerspaces seen to date. Makerspaces have the ability to help students consider career pathways and interests they…

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PRP Group and K20 Connect Partner to Offer Full Suite of Communications Solutions

November 1, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Los Angeles, CA – PRP Group, a Hawke Media Company, and K20 Connect announced a strategic partnership to provide a ... Read more

Student Well-Being

How pet therapy boosts our students’ well-being

November 1, 2024November 1, 2024 by Dr. Yuvraj Verma, Tiffany Wilson-Pugh, Farrah Cureton, & Rachel Campbell, Bessemer City Middle School

Pet therapy offers educators a way to reach different students and different populations at one time, imparting key SEL benefits.

Children nowadays face various stressors in school (academically and socially), as well as challenges from their outside worlds that trickle into their school lives both directly and indirectly.

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EmpowerU Expands Tier 2 Student Mental Health Offering

October 30, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

PHILADELPHIA – EmpowerU, Catapult Learning’s mental health and resilience solution, today announced the expansion of its Tier 2 programming to ... Read more

AR & VR in the Classroom

Can VR help multilingual students better grasp science concepts?

October 30, 2024 by Sydney Barrilleaux, University of Georgia

Methods of communication beyond speech, writing could be essential for multilingual students--including VR for science learning.

Multilingual students face unique challenges that can hurt their performance in school. New methods of teaching may help close this gap, according to a new study from the University of Georgia.

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Ahead of Schedule: STEM Careers Coalition Reaches Over 10.7 Million Students

October 29, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC — The STEM Careers Coalition – an alliance of industries and non-profit organizations partnering with Discovery Education to ... Read more

District Management

Helping K-12 leaders use data more effectively and confidently

October 29, 2024 by Tatiana Ciccarelli, NWEA

Data use can be an obstacle that even the most skilled K-12 leaders struggle with--for many, it can feel like too much.

Data is an essential aspect of a school’s culture. At the leadership level, data can be used to identify trends, validate conjectures, monitor progress and check the efficacy…

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Lauren Brazel of Tinley Park High School is Named the Grand Prize Winner of the Heroes of the Classroom Program Presented by Kleenex®

October 28, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

TINLEY PARK, Ill.— Lauren Brazel of Tinley Park High School near Chicago is the 2024 Grand Prize winner of the ... Read more

Innovation Insights

How to Empower Students to Navigate Politics and Media Bias in the 2024 Election

November 1, 2024October 25, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

It’s tough enough for the average American to navigate through the torrents of mis- and disinformation flooding social media platforms. ... Read more

Academic Esports

Creating esports programs with managed network services

October 25, 2024 by Mark Kornegay, Spectrum Enterprise

A robust digital infrastructure can offer students unique opportunities to compete, collaborate, and thrive in an esports program with a managed network.

Esports programs are continuing to grow in popularity, as evidenced by the widespread adoption by schools across the country. In fact, the global esports market is projected to…

Innovation in Education

How AI Will Change Personalized Learning

October 28, 2024October 24, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

Keisha Ray and Susan Gentz, co-founders of K20Connect, tackle two of the most popular, but sometimes confusing, topics in the ... Read more

AI in Education

How much AI is too much?

October 24, 2024 by Wilfried Granier, Superprof

As AI continues to advance, parents must decide how to effectively integrate it into their children’s academics and tutoring support.

With the explosive growth of artificial intelligence, many parents are now asking: Should I let my kids use AI as a learning aid?

Curriculum & Assessment

Resources to encourage students’ civic engagement

October 23, 2024 by Valencia Ann Abbott, Rockingham Early College High School

Content that nurtures students' curiosity around civics helps them participate in class as informed, engaged, and inspired students.

Finding interesting resources goes a long way in boosting my students’ engagement with the material, better positioning them for lifelong success. I do that by finding content that…

14-year-old Named America’s Top Young Scientist for Inventing an AI Handheld Pesticide Detector

October 22, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

ST. PAUL, Minn. & CHARLOTTE, N.C. – 3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) named Sirish Subash, a 9th grader at Gwinnett ... Read more

College and Career Readiness

After COVID, high school GPA isn’t a sure predictor of first-year college GPA

October 22, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

A new report on high school GPA status suggests students might be underprepared for their postsecondary academic journeys.

A new study examining the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the predictive validity of high school grade point average (HSGPA) and ACT Composite scores has uncovered significant changes in…

Classroom Management

I’m a Gen Z teacher–schools rely too much on Chromebooks

October 21, 2024 by Skyler Graham, Chalkbeat

I want to encourage independent and flexible work habits on Chromebooks, but I also want to encourage interdependent thinking in my students.

As the back-to-school season unfolded in New York, the city’s teachers set up their classrooms how they usually do: by putting up posters, reading through curriculums, sharpening pencils,…

College and Career Readiness

Students want more career-connected learning

October 18, 2024 by Laura Ascione

A new poll finds that nearly half of New Hampshire high school students learn about new jobs through career-connected learning.

Fifty-nine percent of students say they would like more opportunities for career-connected learning, according to a new report from the New Hampshire Learning Initiative and Gallup.

SEL Trends

SEL implementation soars across U.S.

October 18, 2024 by CASEL Staff

New findings show educators who instruct their students in SEL are more likely to report higher student interest and more positive climates.

A national survey of educators and principals shows a record number of K-12 schools reporting social and emotional learning (SEL) implementation, according to new research from CASEL and…

Idaho Virtual Academy Named 2024 Cognia School of Distinction

October 17, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

MERIDIAN, Idaho (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Idaho Virtual Academy ( IDVA) has been recognized as a 2024 Cognia™ School of Distinction, a ... Read more

AI in Education

AI’s impact on education: Wider and wiser curricula

October 17, 2024 by Charles Fadel, Center for Curriculum Redesign

To fully embrace the transformative potential of AI in education, we must rethink both what we teach and how we teach.

The world around us is changing profoundly, and education must adapt to it. In an age of growing uncertainty, a wise strategy would be to hedge against upheavals…

District Management

Maybe it’s time to change up high school to improve student attendance

October 15, 2024 by Dr. Kara Stern, SchoolStatus

When students are engaged in reimagining the high school experience, student attendance benefits and students are excited for school.

In 2015, as head of a small N-12 school in upstate New York, I learned that Gen Z was predicted to be the first generation of U.S. students…

Emergency Planning & Response

School-based active shooter drills must improve, minimize trauma

October 14, 2024 by Laura Ascione

A federal order tasks agencies with combating firearms threats and restructuring active shooter drills to cause less trauma to students.

In late September, the Biden administration issued an executive order directing federal agencies to improve school-based active shooter drills, making them more effective and less traumatic for students.

K-12 Cybersecurity

How schools can take full advantage of the FCC’s new cybersecurity program

October 11, 2024 by Mark Sangster, Adlumin

Schools need to strengthen their cybersecurity postures, and programs like the FCC pilot can help shore up vulnerabilities.

K-12 school districts are becoming an increasingly popular target of ransomware operations and other cyber threat actors. Ransomware attacks alone targeted 108 U.S. school districts in 2023.

Literacy

To start the school year off right, invest in literacy

October 15, 2024October 10, 2024 by Kendra Randle, the Emma Donnan Campus of Adelante Schools

When it comes to the school year, literacy is essential for all aspects of a young person’s life--in and out of the classroom.

As a country, we are at a pivotal time. Recent national test scores found that our country’s eighth graders are still a full school year behind pre-COVID levels in their…

Innovation Insights

aiEDU: The AI Education Project unveils AI Readiness Framework

October 9, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

The AI Education Project on Wednesday released its AI Readiness Framework, a comprehensive way for students, teachers and school leaders to ... Read more

Students with Special Needs

Why neurotypical students should learn alongside their neurodiverse and disabled peers

October 9, 2024 by Gina Brady, Fraser

Inclusive education means that classrooms enhance empathy, reduce social anxiety, and encourage positive social interactions.

As the new school year approaches, educators have an opportunity to reflect on how they can make their classrooms more inclusive. By embracing inclusive education, teachers not only…

STEM & STEAM Trends

PAEMST honors teachers in communities like yours

October 2, 2024 by Content Provided by The National Science Foundation

The PAEMST is the top honor bestowed by the U.S. Government upon K-12 STEM teachers across the country--a milestone achievement.

As a school leader, you know better than anyone that teachers are the backbone of your school. Their commitment to serving the next generation and their dedication to…

District Management

Why do parents oppose cell phone bans? They want to reach their kids if ‘the worst happens’

October 1, 2024 by Wellington Soares, Chalkbeat

As more districts put cell phone bans in place due to concerns about distractions and children’s mental health, not all parents are on board.

Jenn Silverstein’s two children have lived through an active shooter situation at their school. Both attended East High School in Denver last year, when a student shot two administrators at…

District Management

Shaping the future of K-12 student transportation

October 1, 2024 by Ted Thien, Tyler Technologies

Revolutionizing K-12 student transportation is about envisioning an ecosystem that enhances every aspect of service.

Since 1869, when Massachusetts pioneered the integration of transportation into public education, school transportation has evolved to continuously enhance the practicality and safety of how children are transported…

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Vernier Science Education Becomes Sole Distributor of Select MicroLAB High School- and College-Level Chemistry Accessories

September 30, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

BEAVERTON, Oregon — Connected by a shared commitment to hands-on science education and customer service, Vernier Science Education is partnering ... Read more

District Management

Data-informed decision-making in education: A comprehensive approach

September 30, 2024 by Steven M. Baule, Ed.D., Ph.D.

A data-informed decision-making mindset is key to ensuring that human agency remains at the forefront of decision-making in education.

The infusion of data analytics and the rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) have given rise to new opportunities for more efficient, effective decision-making.

District Management

Is your state one of WalletHub’s best states for teachers?

September 30, 2024 by Laura Ascione

WalletHub analyzed the best states for teachers--and the worst--at a time when teacher salaries consistently fail to keep up with inflation.

To say teaching is a demanding and often under-appreciated career goes without saying. And despite calls for higher educator salaries and more support, not all states offer the…

Education Policy & Funding

COVID money countdown: Schools exhaust pandemic aid as federal help winds down

September 27, 2024 by Kalyn Belsha, Chalkbeat

Schools that have any COVID money not earmarked by Sept. 30 could eventually have to return the pandemic aid funds to the federal government.

Schools have to say by the end of this month how they plan to spend the last of their $123 billion from the American Rescue Plan, the third…

Fact Sheet: Use E-Rate funding for managed solutions to drive student success

September 25, 2024 by Jeff Festa

As K-12 schools look to integrate cloud-based solutions, network complexity is also growing. Lean IT teams struggle to navigate ... Read more

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Euna Solutions Launches Euna Special Education: MTSS — A Data-Driven Tool for School Districts to Enhance Student Outcomes

September 25, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

TORONTO & CHICAGO – Euna Solutions®, a leading provider of purpose-built, cloud-based solutions for the public sector, today announced the ... Read more

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