skills Archives

5 approaches that engage middle school students in STEM learning

December 2, 2024 by Laura Ascione

As students progress through middle school, STEM learning should focus on building curiosity, confidence, and foundational skills.

Creating engaging STEM learning experiences in middle school is essential to spark curiosity, build foundational skills, and foster a love for STEM topics--and potentially encourage students to pursue…

Students with Special Needs

This season, finding my gratitude in art and teaching

November 28, 2024 by Sara Wodarski, NewHope Academy

Educators guide and support students, but also learn from gratitude from their curiosity, problem-solving skills, and unique ways of thinking

My students surprise me with their creativity and resilience. They’re not just kids in a special education school; they’re individuals who teach me new ways to view art…

Coding and Robotics

Using robots to teach creativity, collaboration, and self-confidence

November 27, 2024 by Hunter McConnell, Jacksonville ISD

As they engage with robots, students build essential skills and gain engineering experience as they gain creativity and collaboration skills.

At Jacksonville Independent School District we like to combine social-emotional learning with coding education. Here’s how it has worked since we introduced virtual robotics at our middle school.

Computer Science Education

Computer science education sees more investment, but access gaps linger

November 26, 2024 by Laura Ascione

An annual look at computer science education reveals persistent gaps in access, particularly for underserved student groups.

More policymakers are prioritizing computer science education, recognizing the vital role it and other STEM subjects plays in helping students develop workplace-ready skills.

Durable Skills

Enhancing media literacy skills in the age of AI

November 8, 2024 by Sam Bowman, eSN Contributing Writer

Students can develop media literacy skills with edtech tools and engage in the digital and AI-infused world.

Media literacy has emerged as a critical skillset in today's digital landscape. As individuals increasingly consume content from many platforms, understanding how to discern credible information from misinformation…

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…

Literacy

4 components of an effective literacy ecosystem

October 22, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Literacy is arguably the most important skill needed to ensure students reach academic and professional success. It's also important that students establish strong literacy skills from the get-go--because…

Newsline

CAE’s New Critical Thinking Resources Help Students Build and Practice their Higher-Order Skills

October 15, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

NEW YORK | Source: GlobeNewswire — The Council for Aid to Education, Inc. (CAE), a nonprofit developer of performance-based assessments that authentically measure ... Read more

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…

Newsline

Greenville County Schools Partners With Hats & Ladders To Prepare Students For Lifelong Career Success

October 9, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Greenville, SC – Greenville County Schools (GCS) is joining forces with Hats &Ladders, an innovative educational technology company, to revolutionize ... Read more

AI in Education

AI use guide helps students navigate AI in learning

October 8, 2024 by Laura Ascione

As AI becomes a part of every industry, students are mastering how to incorporate it into their research and learning.

A new AI use guide from Elon University and the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) is intended to help guide college students as they move through education in a…

Newsline

ORIGO Education Introduces ORIGO Intervention Essentials: A Game-Changer for Math Fluency

September 27, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Earth City, MO. — ORIGO Education, a leading provider of elementary math solutions from Pre-K to Grade 6, is thrilled ... Read more

Education Technology

What are the positive effects of using technology in the classroom?

September 26, 2024 by ESchool News

Technology provides valuable resources and tools that foster collaboration, improve accessibility, and equip students with essential digital skills needed for success in today’s world.

Classroom Learning

5 ways to use crafts to drive deeper learning

September 23, 2024 by Ben Talsma, Van Andel Institute for Education

Meaningful, hands-on craft activities can promote deeper learning through creative and thoughtful teaching practices.

Who doesn’t love arts and crafts? From the early days of kindergarten, teachers have used crafts as a way to foster students’ curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking skills.

LG’s EdTech-ology: Interactive learning trends in K-12

February 12, 2025September 12, 2024 by Jeff Festa

Tomorrow’s thinkers, creators, and collaborators start in the classroom. Is yours equipped to empower these young minds? Download LG’s exclusive ... Read more

IT Innovations

Skills gap, outdated infrastructure hinder AI use

September 11, 2024 by Laura Ascione

A new survey underscores the rapid rise of AI use and adoption, while identifying the common use cases and challenges of this technology.

Although a high majority of enterprises are adopting AI in some capacity (88 percent), many still lack the necessary data infrastructure and employee skills to truly benefit from…

Newsline

Literacy First Expands its Early Childhood Literacy Program to Chattanooga, TN After Successful Pilot Program

August 29, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Austin, TX — Literacy First, a program from The University of Texas at Austin’s Charles A. Dana Center dedicated to ... Read more

STEM & STEAM Trends

Helping students learn new tech skills–and exceed expectations

August 28, 2024 by Dr. Matias Arellano, The Crockett Foundation

Thanks to collaborative teachers and learning experimentation, these students are discovering that STEAM is the key to their future.

How did the Crockett Foundation’s students, most of whom attend Title I schools and live in historically under-resourced communities, achieve this sort of success? The answer can be…

College and Career Readiness

Overcoming data center industry staff shortages with skilled tradespeople

August 22, 2024 by Joe Minarik, DataBank

Community colleges and vocational schools could implement programs to introduce students to data center industry careers.

We often refer to the “silver tsunami” in the data center industry--a reference to the growing wave of older employees poised to retire and leave the workforce in…

Literacy

6 ways to maximize paraeducators in structured literacy classrooms

August 21, 2024August 21, 2024 by Laura Axtell, M.Ed., MCC, Reading Horizons

The more paraeducators know about the content and curriculum, the more they can expand instructional options with Structured Literacy.

Could Harry Potter have defeated Voldemort without the skill and support of Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley? Not a chance. Can you imagine Lucy without Ethel? It’s unthinkable.

STEM & STEAM Trends

Report finds persistent STEM career exposure gaps for women

August 20, 2024 by Laura Ascione

A national report reveals a critical need to improve career guidance to address labor shortages and STEM exposure gaps for women.

Women play a crucial role in filling high-paying, in-demand STEM careers, but they account for just 34 percent of the STEM workforce, according to a new report from YouScience…

District Management

Bipartisan coalition issues call to cut chronic absenteeism in half as kids continue to miss school

August 19, 2024 by Kalyn Belsha, Chalkbeat

To beat chronic absenteeism, schools have tried launching new attendance-tracking systems and hiring people to knock on family’s doors.

From poor reading skills to chaotic classrooms, the stubbornly high rate at which kids are absent from school makes it harder to solve every other problem in education.…

Classroom Learning

Lifelong learning: Developing skills across all ages

July 30, 2024 by Sam Baule, U.S. Army & Marian University

Teachers have the task of educating students to meet ever-changing standards and instilling lifelong learning through student engagement.

Curiosity is a fountain of opportunity for all educators. Because the world is always changing, there are infinite examples of how to use this to your advantage.

Newsline

Classworks® Adds Mastery Measurement to Award-Winning Progress Monitoring Tools

July 29, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Classworks®, a leading provider of K-12 MTSS and Special Education solutions, has introduced Mastery Measurement Progress Monitoring for Reading and ... Read more

Students with Special Needs

Bringing real-life skills to virtual special education

July 22, 2024July 22, 2024 by Rebecca Jennings, Minnesota Virtual Academy High School

As technology evolves, digital learning tools play an increasingly vital role in special education, helping to create inclusive environments.

As an educator who has been teaching before the COVID-19 pandemic, I have seen firsthand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with this mode of instruction.

AI in Education

How to combat misuse of AI in student writing

June 28, 2024 by Laura Ascione

At ISTELive 24, AI is all around--but so are vetted educator resources to teach students how to use AI as a student writing tool.

As AI cements itself firmly into classrooms, one large and lingering question concerns when and how students can use it appropriately. It takes only seconds to plug a…

College and Career Readiness

Concerns mount as high school graduates express career uncertainty

June 27, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Parents and educators need to help students and high school graduates focus on--and prepare for--life and a career after high school.

New survey data reveals a number of concerning trends among high school graduates, including uncertainty regarding post-graduation plans, a notable gap in career exposure, and disparities in post-high…

STEM & STEAM Trends

Putting the ‘E’ in integrative STEM instruction

June 26, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Educators don't have to shy away from engineering--it's a STEM component that works across core content areas

Engineering and the engineering design process, when incorporated into classrooms correctly, can increase student engagement and subject matter understanding.

Live @ ISTE 2024

Balancing AI with humanity

June 25, 2024 by Laura Ascione

It seems educators can’t turn on a device or have a conversation without AI working its way into the mix. ... Read more

Live @ ISTE 2024

Building digital citizenship skills just got easier

June 24, 2024 by Laura Ascione

ISTE+ASCD’s new Digital Citizenship Lessons resource is intended to help students build healthy digital citizenship know-how. Each of the five ... Read more

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

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.

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…

AI in Education

5 key recommendations for AI in education

May 23, 2024 by Laura Ascione

AI in education: The technology isn't going anywhere, and educators realize that it will have a place in their instruction

When it comes to AI in education, most K-12 teachers and administrators acknowledge that AI is part of the future of education, whether we like it or not,…

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…

Digital Literacy

5 news literacy resources for students

May 20, 2024 by Laura Ascione

As it becomes easier and easier to manipulate news images, videos, and information, students must develop strong news literacy skills.

News literacy skills are of paramount importance in today's world, and are especially key for students, who must be able to critically assess information sources and vet resources…

Digital Learning Tools

A purposeful approach to tech integration

May 9, 2024 by Megan Newhouse, Logitech

Tech integration in the classroom can either inspire learning or create technology challenges, depending on learning outcomes.

Technology and education go hand-in-hand nowadays, which means it’s more important than ever before to ensure tech is used purposefully within the classroom.

Classroom Learning

7 principles of outdoor learning for early childhood

May 7, 2024 by Jennifer Fernández, School Specialty

Outdoor learning offers engaging learning opportunities that boost students’ social and emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

Spending time outdoors and engaging in active play has all kinds of benefits for young children. It encourages development of gross motor skills, helps improve coordination and balance,…

AI in Education

New group targets AI skills in education and the workforce

May 6, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Stakeholders from K-12, higher ed, industry, and government are convening to outline AI skills and workforce development policies.

A new commission comprising policymakers, education leaders, business leaders, and education stakeholders from 16 states is tackling AI’s role in education from kindergarten through postsecondary programs.

An Innovative Science of Reading Solution Propels Student Success

July 3, 2024April 26, 2024 by Jeff Festa

Student reading scores, skills, and behavior improved significantly when a school district replaced balanced literacy with a powerful multisensory science ... Read more

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