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DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

States must promise their schools don’t use DEI or lose federal money, Trump administration says

April 8, 2025 by Erica Meltzer, Chalkbeat

The threat over DEI comes as many school districts are preparing their budgets for the next school year amid significant economic uncertainty.

The U.S. Department of Education is giving state education agencies 10 days to certify that their schools do not engage in any practices that the administration believes illegally…

COVID in Schools

10 ways COVID changed American schools

April 7, 2025 by Erica Meltzer, Chalkbeat

Five years on, the impact of COVID-era closures reverberate through schools and in the lives of students, parents, and teachers.

COVID had already killed thousands of people in other countries and was spreading in the United States when a top federal health official said schools should prepare to…

Newsline

Almost 2,000 Schools and Districts Choose Lexia® English Language Development™ to Support Emergent Bilingual Students’ English Language Acquisition

April 1, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

BOSTON (March 31, 2025) – In recent months, almost 2,000 schools and districts have purchased or renewed licenses for Lexia ... Read more

District Management

How will schools replace devices bought during the pandemic?

November 7, 2025April 1, 2025 by Dennis Pierce

Edtech leaders are grappling with the question of replacing pandemic devices as millions of student devices near the end of their life cycle.

During the pandemic, thousands of school systems used emergency relief aid to buy laptops, Chromebooks, and other digital devices for students to use in remote learning.

COVID in Schools

Five years on: COVID’s impact on schools–and what’s next for education

March 27, 2025 by Dr. Megan Kuhfeld & Dr. Karyn Lewis, NWEA

Education's next 5 years will be crucial in determining whether we can prevent pandemic learning gaps from becoming permanent for students.

Five years ago this month, the World Health Organization officially labeled COVID-19 as a pandemic. In response, life as we knew it came to a halt, schools were…

Students with Special Needs

As World Autism Day nears, here’s how to support neurodiverse students

March 27, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

Embracing neurodiverse abilities and supporting students with autism in the classroom fosters a culture of empathy, respect, and acceptance.

The number of children diagnosed with developmental disabilities is on the rise, specifically attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Profiles in Innovation

Fighting chronic absenteeism with data-driven insights–and a little fun, too

November 7, 2025March 26, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Chronic absenteeism remains a widespread challenge in schools across the country, but in Wisconsin, Racine Unified School District’s Julian Thomas Elementary and Jerstad-Agerholm Middle School are demonstrating that…

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

The fight for educational equity in the face of federal rollbacks

March 24, 2025March 24, 2025 by Dr. Patricia Burch & Dr. Royel Johnson, USC Rossier School of Education

Now is the time for bold and decisive leadership and action in setting the course for more edtech equity in the education system.

The federal government’s latest move to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in education is not just an ideological shift--it’s a direct threat to decades of progress in…

Innovation Insights

CASEL Becomes New Home for Engaging Schools Resources

March 18, 2025 by Kevin Hogan

The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) recently announced that it has become the new steward of Engaging ... Read more

Protect More, Improve ROI: Extend Device Life and School Budgets

July 16, 2025March 13, 2025 by Jeff Festa

Maximize your school’s budget with durable cases that minimize costly repairs from accidental drops. With a longer device life ... Read more

Tech Transformation: One School District’s Guide to Implementing Interactive Flat Panels

April 30, 2025March 12, 2025 by Jeff Festa

Modernizing classroom technology can be a challenging but rewarding process. Gibram “German” Alvarez, Network Technology Specialist in the IT ... Read more

AI in Education

6 recommendations for AI in classrooms

March 7, 2025 by SREB Staff

AI is fundamentally changing the classroom and workplace--and education policies must be strategic, practical, and thoughtful.

As states move forward with efforts to adopt artificial intelligence, the nonprofit Southern Regional Education Board’s Commission on AI in Education has released its first six recommendations for…

District Management

How schools can effectively manage student activity funds with digital wallets

March 4, 2025 by Jamie Rosenberg, ClassWallet

Digital wallets can save time and reduce the management burden on student organizations' advisors and coaches.

Earlier this year, students on a Florida debate team were devastated to discover that their coach had stolen thousands of dollars from the club’s student activity fund, emptying…

Student Well-Being

School counselors ID “critical shortfalls” in student mental health crisis

March 3, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

As student mental health challenges continue to grow, it’s imperative schools are equipped with the tools and strategies to address needs.

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…

Digital Learning Tools

A critical shift in digital instruction in 2025

February 27, 2025 by Heather Clayton Staker, The Christensen Institute

The software-directed digital instruction model is a game-changer--it allows students to learn at the right level.

Most K-12 schools in the US will continue to use learning management systems (LMSs) to deliver learning materials, including documents, videos, and quizzes.

K-12 Cybersecurity

How schools can fight growing ransomware attacks

February 25, 2025 by Ian Milligan-Pate, Zscaler

Cyber criminals and ransomware are growing threats to schools and to students’ privacy, making data security and cybersecurity critical.

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.

Literacy

Closing the K-2 learning gap through systematic writing instruction

February 24, 2025 by Dr. Cheryl Lundy Swift, Learning Without Tears

Systematic writing instruction helps educators close K-12 literacy gaps and gives students the foundation they need for future success.

With educators under enormous pressure to make sure students meet grade level standards in reading and math, writing often takes a back seat in the curriculum, as many…

Newsline

Catapult Learning Survey of K-12 School Counselors Reveals Critical Shortfalls in Addressing Youth Mental Health Crisis

February 20, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Catapult Learning, a leading provider of evidence-based academic, behavioral, and mental health interventions for K-12 schools, today unveiled ... Read more

School Data Management

10 tips for using analytics and adaptive tech in schools

February 17, 2025 by Stephanie King, CoSN

Adaptive technologies adjust to the student based on their interactions with the technology and what they need.

CoSN’s Driving K-12 Innovation initiative recently announced that Analytics & Adaptive Technologies as a Top Tech Enabler (tool) for 2025 and it’s appeared on the list five of the…

One System for All HR Information at Franklin Township Community Schools

February 14, 2025February 13, 2025 by Jeff Festa

How one school district updated its HR systems and brought hiring, onboarding, absence management, time tracking, employee records, and PD ... Read more

Education Policy & Funding

Immigration arrests at schools loom after Trump changes longstanding policy

February 7, 2025 by Kalyn Belsha, Chalkbeat

The end of treating schools as sensitive locations is just one of many executive actions on immigration from the new Trump administration.

The Trump administration has cleared the way for immigration arrests at or near schools, ending a decades-old approach.

SEL & Well-Being

How SEL can help prevent burnout in teachers and students

February 4, 2025 by Kseniia Begma, IB Educator

Integrating SEL into daily practices helps schools equip teachers and students with the tools to navigate stress and build strong connections

The demands of modern education often leave teachers and students feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. From juggling multiple responsibilities to meeting high expectations, burnout has become a significant challenge…

Britannica Empowers Districts Working with Newcomers and Multilingual Learners

February 3, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

CHICAGO — With U.S. schools welcoming an increasing number of students in the U.S. who speak English as a second language and ... Read more

Teaching Trends

Partnering for a global future: The Madrid connection

February 3, 2025February 3, 2025 by Marjorie B. Tiven, Global Cities, Inc.

Global competency and global learning are not correlated to other areas of academic performance and must be directly taught.

Picture this: a seventh-grader in Madrid is discussing how her class is developing an approach to water scarcity with peers in Mumbai, Buffalo, Buenos Aires, and Astana.

Education Policy & Funding

What teachers want Donald Trump to know about their schools and their jobs

January 31, 2025 by Erica Meltzer, Chalkbeat

Teachers want Trump to know they care deeply about their students, want to prepare them for success, and that education is a priority.

Donald Trump will become the 47th president with his inauguration on Monday. What do America’s educators want from him?

K-12 Funding: How to Create a Winning Grant Application

March 19, 2025January 30, 2025 by Jeff Festa

Every year, schools miss out on crucial funding due to complex requirements. In this guide, we’ll walk you through ... Read more

Just Right Reader Donates 315,000 Books to North Carolina Schools Impacted by Hurricane Helene

January 30, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

NORTH WILKESBORO and ASHEVILLE, North Carolina — In support of North Carolina schools in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Just ... Read more

District Management

6 ways to boost district engagement with a unified communications platform

November 7, 2025January 30, 2025 by John Cabral and Cynthia Johnson, Taunton Public Schools

A unified district communications and engagement platform helps maximize time--a limited resource in most districts.

When we were in the middle of the pandemic and everything in education was turned on its head, we realized that we needed a better way to communicate…

AI in Education

Navigating AI in education: The future of human teaching

January 29, 2025 by Sam Bowman, Contributing Writer

Smart classrooms blend AI tools with skilled teaching, creating spaces where students learn from both digital insights and human wisdom.

Artificial intelligence brings opportunities and questions to classrooms worldwide. Teachers find AI tools that grade assignments, create lesson plans, and offer personalized student support.

Student Well-Being

Screen-free students: How Spokane Public Schools is helping kids engage in real life

January 24, 2025 by Sean Duke, Washington State School Directors' Association

In just two years, the district has seen attendance increase, student engagement and wellness improve, and dependence on smartphones diminish

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.

Newsline

Alabama State Board of Education Approves Savvas Learning Company’s K-12 Science Solutions For Statewide Adoption For Every Grade Level

January 23, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

PARAMUS, N.J. /PRNewswire/ — Savvas Learning Company, a next-generation K-12 learning solutions leader, is pleased to announce that the Alabama State ... Read more

K-12 Cybersecurity

Preparing for evolving ransomware threats in 2025

January 22, 2025 by Gary Barlet, Illumio

For ransomware threats, schools must embrace an "assume breach" mindset and strengthen internal defenses to avoid cyber disasters.

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…

Live @ FETC 2025

Show Floor News–Tried and true edtech solutions

January 24, 2025January 16, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Leading the way for LG at this year’s FETC is LG’s new Google-compatible CreateBoard Pro TR3PN Series of interactive digital ... Read more

Showfloor News—New Data Options

January 16, 2025 by Kevin Hogan

Linewize, the North American division of global safety and student wellbeing leader Qoria, announced the launch of EdTech Insights, a new ... Read more

Live @ FETC 2025

Look Who’s Talking—Essential Issues for EdTech Leaders

January 15, 2025January 14, 2025 by Kevin Hogan

Who: There are few people in Orlando as prepared to talk about the state of play in edtech than Sandra ... Read more

Live @ FETC 2025

Show Floor News—The Cyber Pouch

January 17, 2025January 14, 2025 by Kevin Hogan

Cellairis announced the launch of The Cyber Pouch, a solution designed to address the growing challenge of cell phone usage ... Read more

AI in Education

Navigation and guidance in the age of AI: 5 trends to watch

January 14, 2025 by Laura Ascione

In terms of navigation and guidance, how will students access support and information in the age of AI--will human connection grow or shrink?

With the right tools and market conditions, AI could enable more schools to offer high-end, high-touch supports to students, assert Julia Freeland Fisher and Anna Arsenault of the…

Digital Learning Tools

Digital testing, AI, and personalized learning in 2025

January 10, 2025 by Dr. Shaan Patel, MD, MBA, Prep Expert

The digital future of education will be more flexible, inclusive, and tailored to prepare students for lifelong success.

2024 has been a transformative year within education. From the rise of technology use within education to the adaptation of free tuition programs at schools like MIT, the…

Students with Special Needs

3 key steps when designing inclusive spaces in K-12 schools

January 9, 2025 by Valerie Peterson, AIA, LEED AP, & Alison Andrews, Wold Architects and Engineers

Designing inclusive K-12 education learning spaces for students with disabilities requires intentional focus and investment.

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.

Student Data Security

The advantages of edtech compliance for schools and vendors

January 9, 2025 by Mike DeKock, MJD Advisors

As schools continue to invest in technology, they’ll also continue to focus on edtech compliance and vet vendors to safeguard student privacy

Schools are increasingly adopting technological solutions that enhance learning outcomes and simplify administrative tasks--from eLearning platforms to teacher scheduling apps and parent communication tools.

States must promise their schools don’t use DEI or lose federal money, Trump administration says

10 ways COVID changed American schools

Almost 2,000 Schools and Districts Choose Lexia® English Language Development™ to Support Emergent Bilingual Students’ English Language Acquisition

How will schools replace devices bought during the pandemic?

Five years on: COVID’s impact on schools–and what’s next for education

As World Autism Day nears, here’s how to support neurodiverse students

Fighting chronic absenteeism with data-driven insights–and a little fun, too

The fight for educational equity in the face of federal rollbacks

6 recommendations for AI in classrooms

How schools can effectively manage student activity funds with digital wallets

School counselors ID “critical shortfalls” in student mental health crisis

A critical shift in digital instruction in 2025

How schools can fight growing ransomware attacks

Closing the K-2 learning gap through systematic writing instruction

Catapult Learning Survey of K-12 School Counselors Reveals Critical Shortfalls in Addressing Youth Mental Health Crisis

10 tips for using analytics and adaptive tech in schools

Immigration arrests at schools loom after Trump changes longstanding policy

Partnering for a global future: The Madrid connection

What teachers want Donald Trump to know about their schools and their jobs

Just Right Reader Donates 315,000 Books to North Carolina Schools Impacted by Hurricane Helene

6 ways to boost district engagement with a unified communications platform

Navigating AI in education: The future of human teaching

Alabama State Board of Education Approves Savvas Learning Company’s K-12 Science Solutions For Statewide Adoption For Every Grade Level

Preparing for evolving ransomware threats in 2025

Show Floor News–Tried and true edtech solutions

Showfloor News—New Data Options

Look Who’s Talking—Essential Issues for EdTech Leaders

Show Floor News—The Cyber Pouch

Navigation and guidance in the age of AI: 5 trends to watch

Digital testing, AI, and personalized learning in 2025

3 key steps when designing inclusive spaces in K-12 schools

The advantages of edtech compliance for schools and vendors

Why interactive solutions are a smarter investment for schools

Follett Content Accelerates Public Library Strategy

Celebrating Teachers: Nominate Outstanding Educators for Crystal Apple Awards

School Specialty Expands Learning Beyond the Screen with New Outdoor Furniture Line

Avantis Education Transforms Classroom Inclusivity with Launch of EduverseTHRIVE at TCEA 2026

Lerner Publishing Group Launches Dr. Gholdy Muhammad’s Genius and Joy Curriculum

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