skills Archives

Riverside Insights Continues to Lead Innovation in Assessments for English Learners

October 27, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

ITASCA, Ill. – Riverside Insights®, a leading developer of research-based assessments and analytics, today announced the launch of the Battelle ... Read more

Literacy

How plagiarism makes the literacy gap worse

December 5, 2022October 3, 2022 by Alon Yamim, CEO and Co-Founder, Copyleaks

When students resort to plagiarism, they lose the chance to develop important critical thinking and important literacy skills.

Plagiarism is becoming ubiquitous in academia as an increase in AI-powered writing tools become more advanced and available to students. As a result, educators are faced with preventing,…

5 Ways to make your eSports program successful

December 1, 2022September 27, 2022 by Jeff Festa

Whether you have an active program in your school district or not, you’ve likely heard about the blazing hot eSports ... Read more

Leveraging E-Rate to transform learning

February 4, 2025September 26, 2022 by Jeff Festa

To realize the promise of digital learning, schools will need secure, reliable broadband networks. The federal E-Rate program can help; ... Read more

Bring the Science of Reading to the Classroom

December 7, 2022September 13, 2022 by Jeff Festa

Dive into the science of reading and its application in the classroom, known as Structured Literacy. This Lexia education insight ... Read more

Classroom Innovations

I’m a teacher, but I was also “that student”

September 5, 2022 by Karyn L. Driscoll, English 4 Teacher, Excel Academy South

A teacher’s background – as someone who struggled in school – deepens her connection with alternative education students

This fall, I will return to the classroom for my second year teaching English at Philadelphia’s Excel Academy South, an accelerated high school experience for students seeking a…

Classroom Innovations

Students get paid to learn, work in the metaverse this summer

September 1, 2022 by Jessie Gomez, Chalkbeat Newark

Students learned about virtual reality and use their skills to develop programs in the metaverse as part of a summer youth employment program

Dante Hernandez, a rising ninth grader at Technology High School, never imagined that an Oculus headset would be his way of getting to work.

Curriculum

3 reasons literacy is essential in child development

August 31, 2022 by Jeanne Jeup, Co-Founder, The Institute for Multi-Sensory Education

Literacy is linked to things like graduation rates, socio-economic status, and even the development of social-emotional skills like empathy

Literacy is a fundamental element of a child’s development. Literacy means much more than just knowing how to read a book. It can also impact the ability for…

District Management

3 ways coaches can refine their practice this school year

August 16, 2022 by Courtney Groskin, Instructional Learning Coach, St. Vrain Valley School District

Video reflection is a great way for coaches to refine their practice, and it eliminates the logistical challenges of time and space

When teachers and leaders have effective coaching, student outcomes inevitably improve. According to Rebecca Frazier, author of Coach Happy, coached teachers outperform non-coached teachers in 22 areas of…

Classroom Innovations

Creating student engagement through the power of play

August 15, 2022 by Ben Talsma, Education Specialist, Van Andel Institute for Education

Student engagement can grow through the power of play and learning through play.

While unstructured play has its place in education, most teachers need something with a little more organization if we’re to help our students grow. We can accomplish this…

Literacy

3 strategies we use to turn struggling students into confident readers

December 7, 2022August 11, 2022 by Meghan Peters, Dean of Academics, Cambridge School

Research-based teaching strategies and intentional edtech use can help struggling readers thrive and become confident students.

The ability to read--and read well--sets kids on a path to success. That’s why at Cambridge School, we focus on helping students with learning differences learn how to…

District Management

9 priorities for a future-focused education system

August 11, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Newly-released Aurora Institute policy priorities call on policymakers to transform K-12 learning to a future-focused education system.

The Aurora Institute, a national education nonprofit focused on education systems change, has released its annual report outlining key federal policy issues aimed at transforming our K-12 education…

Newsline

Teachers Know Students Need Social Emotional Learning, Face Challenges Delivering Support, According to New Survey From ReadTheory

August 4, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

WILMINGTON, DE – August 4, 2022 – A new survey reveals that while teachers know their students need help developing ... Read more

Classroom Innovations

Edtech best practices

July 26, 2022July 26, 2022 by Kevin Hogan

Tech is constantly evolving, and new technology advances mean that your schools don't have to wait to use future-looking tools and strategies

In this episode of Innovations in Education, sponsored by Galaxy Next Generation, host Kevin Hogan explores: AI education is critical for an equitable tomorrow; are you tackling the…

Newsline

Edsoma Partners With MetaMetrics to Report Lexile Measures for Oral Reading

July 20, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

DURHAM, N.C. & WEATHERFORD, TX – July, 2022 – MetaMetrics® and Edsoma today announced a new partnership that will help children using Edsoma’s innovative reading app ... Read more

Durable Skills

Are you tackling the durable skills challenge?

December 7, 2022July 19, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Nonprofit organizations working to define, develop and assess the skills that are key to success in the 21st Century workforce

A new effort to evaluate the “durable” skills that lead to success and achievement in the 21st century workforce was launched this spring by nonprofit organizations America Succeeds…

Students with Special Needs

Getting real-world experience: High schoolers design a ‘life skills’ lab for students with disabilities

December 7, 2022July 14, 2022 by Marcela Rodrigues-Sherley, Chalkbeat New York

Students at the School of Design and Construction are partnering with IKEA to build a life skills learning lab for students with disabilities

A collaboration between two schools co-located in a midtown Manhattan campus has bridged both of their missions in the most fruitful way possible: a hands-on project giving their…

Classroom Innovations

The path to success is paved with durable skills

July 18, 2022July 12, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Better integrating durable skills in K-12 education will help ensure that more learners ultimately find success in their careers and communities

Workforce needs are ever-changing, and in order to keep pace, today's students should develop--as early as possible--the durable skills necessary for technological and interpersonal success.

Coding and Robotics

6 tools to help kids learn coding and robotics

December 7, 2022June 20, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Coding and robotics can help students develop critical skills for success after high school--here are some resources for the classroom

Introducing students to coding and robotics gives them early exposure to STEM in general. This early exposure, according to research, is key to the future of the workforce.

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MiEN Company Releases White Paper on Creating a Scholastic Esports Program

June 15, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – June 15, 2022 – An increasing number of schools are finding that scholastic esports – competitive ... Read more

SEL & Well-Being

4 engaging strategies that promote student SEL

June 15, 2022 by Terra Tarango, Director and Education Officer, Van Andel Institute for Education

Opportunities to integrate SEL into the classroom help students gain the creativity, compassion, and grit to succeed

In 2020, the World Economic Forum released a list of the most sought-after skills for the jobs of tomorrow. Among them were a number of surprising entries such…

Newsline

IXL Learning Acquires Language Learning Software Developer Curiosity Media

June 12, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

SAN MATEO, Calif. — June 12, 2022 — IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by more than 13 ... Read more

Newsline

National Readiness Report: A Look at COVID-19’s Impact on Learner Readiness and How Institutions Can Improve Student Success

June 8, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

PITTSBURGH, PA – It goes without saying that the COIVD-19 pandemic has impacted higher education and students across the globe. ... Read more

Teaching & Learning

3 ways families can support students’ learning at home

June 8, 2022 by Joyce Beckles-Knights, Principal, Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School

For a school to be truly effective, parents, families, and caregivers must be equal partners with teachers in their students' learning.

For parents and caregivers, supporting your child’s learning can be stressful. Academic concepts are taught differently than they used to be. In addition, we’re all grappling with a…

Digital Innovation

‘Digital skills gap’ threatens innovation

December 7, 2022May 30, 2022 by Dennis Pierce

Amid rapid workforce changes, schools need to reexamine instruction and address the alarming--and growing--digital skills gap.

The skills required for success in the new economy were already changing. Now, COVID has sped up these changes dramatically.

District Management

Is K-12 ready for skills-based hiring?

May 23, 2022 by Kathleen deLaski, Founder & CEO, Education Design Lab

In the global ecosystem of skills-based hiring, learners will be judged and discovered by employer search engines looking for named skills.

There are very few silver linings emerging from the worldwide pandemic related to education, but one of them is a crystalizing view about the importance of “skills visibility.”

District Management

How to fund your CTE program

May 13, 2022 by Jim Dee, Technical Services Manager, Adorama Business Solutions

What do you need to know about Perkins V and how it supports the development of a successful CTE program for students?

Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs provide students with relevant tools and skills that set them up for success in life and their careers, including those not typically…

Teaching Trends

7 strategies to counter student learning loss

December 7, 2022May 11, 2022 by Sophia Birk, Educator

Educators must help students overcome COVID student learning loss while also contending with possible future missed lessons and school closures.

Until very recently, learning loss was a matter of concern mainly because of long summer holidays. Students’ socioeconomic situations played a role in those concerns but, mostly, making…

Literacy

How to improve literacy through the science of reading

December 7, 2022April 20, 2022 by Stacy Hurst, M.Ed., Assistant Professor of Teacher Education, Southern Utah University & Chief Education Officer, Reading Horizons

A Structured Literacy approach to teaching helps students build a strong foundation for a lifetime of reading and the science of reading behind it.

he Fall 2021 PALS Report found that reading skills in young learners are at a 20-year low. Over the past three years, reports have shown there had been…

SEL & Well-Being

3 ways SEL helps students build life readiness

April 14, 2022 by Katie Barr, Director of Education & Innovation, Wayfinder

SEL can be integrated into core classes through intentional community building and purpose learning

Social and emotional learning (SEL) may still be new to some educators, but the skills it teaches are the same we have been trying to help young people…

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Riverside Insights and 7 Mindsets Partner to Improve Student Well-being with Lessons for SEL

March 24, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

ITASCA, Ill. – March 24, 2022 – Riverside Insights®, a leading developer of research-based assessments and analytics, today announced a ... Read more

SEL & Well-Being

Use SEL Day to establish year-round SEL strategies

March 10, 2022 by Taylor Barberis, Aperture Education

SEL Day is important for students and teachers

Social and emotional skills are vital in both school, and the workplace. They can help children and adults build and maintain healthy relationships, develop a strong sense of…

STEM & STEAM Trends

5 tips to bring engineering into the classroom

December 7, 2022March 4, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Exposing students to the importance of engineering and giving them the skills required to be the problem solvers of tomorrow is crucial

STEAM education is critically important in the classroom, and engineering education is a key part of STEAM learning. And on World Engineering Day, the need for students to…

Newsline

SESI Kids Win Big! SESI Crixas TEAM from Brazil Are CoderZ League Champions in the Global Virtual Coding & Robotics Competition

February 23, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

DERRY, N.H – Feb. 23, 2022 – SESI, Brazil’s Social Service of Industry (SESI), had a vision: To equip the ... Read more

SEL & Well-Being

9 social-emotional learning strategies to use in the new year

January 17, 2022 by Lauren Jackson, Instructional Coach, BetterLesson

The pandemic forced educators across the globe to innovate and be creative—and social-emotional learning became a cornerstone of many virtual classrooms

Following the 2020-2021 school year, educators can look back with pride--and exhaustion--on all we have learned. We have learned to teach in brand new modalities like remote and…

Online & Hybrid Learning

Creating classroom community in a digital space

January 4, 2024January 13, 2022 by Molly Pernu, First Grade Teacher, Piedmont Elementary School

Online learning changed the way many students learn, but it's still possible to create a strong sense of classroom community

One of my favorite parts of being an educator is the sense of community that is created with each new class of students. Fostering that feeling in person…

District Management

Focusing on key standards to accelerate learning

January 10, 2022 by Dave Gibbons, Ed.D., Curriculum Director, Schuyler Community Schools

Each standard is important, but some are critical for future learning--this year, focusing on those critical standards is key to helping students get back on track

While each standard is important and it should not be up to individual teachers which are taught and which are not, the truth is that each year some…

Newsline

YouScience Achieves Significant Business Momentum in 2021 Fueled by Employer Demand for Aptitude-Aligned Candidates and Individuals Seeking to Validate Skills

December 20, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

AMERICAN FORK, Utah, Dec. 20, 2021 / — Today, YouScience, the only fully-integrated platform provider of highly accurate aptitude-based assessments, personalized career ... Read more

Riverside Insights Continues to Lead Innovation in Assessments for English Learners

How plagiarism makes the literacy gap worse

Students get paid to learn, work in the metaverse this summer

3 reasons literacy is essential in child development

3 ways coaches can refine their practice this school year

Creating student engagement through the power of play

3 strategies we use to turn struggling students into confident readers

9 priorities for a future-focused education system

Edtech best practices

Edsoma Partners With MetaMetrics to Report Lexile Measures for Oral Reading

Are you tackling the durable skills challenge?

Getting real-world experience: High schoolers design a ‘life skills’ lab for students with disabilities

The path to success is paved with durable skills

6 tools to help kids learn coding and robotics

MiEN Company Releases White Paper on Creating a Scholastic Esports Program

IXL Learning Acquires Language Learning Software Developer Curiosity Media

National Readiness Report: A Look at COVID-19’s Impact on Learner Readiness and How Institutions Can Improve Student Success

‘Digital skills gap’ threatens innovation

Is K-12 ready for skills-based hiring?

How to fund your CTE program

7 strategies to counter student learning loss

How to improve literacy through the science of reading

5 tips to bring engineering into the classroom

9 social-emotional learning strategies to use in the new year

Creating classroom community in a digital space

Focusing on key standards to accelerate learning

YouScience Achieves Significant Business Momentum in 2021 Fueled by Employer Demand for Aptitude-Aligned Candidates and Individuals Seeking to Validate Skills

Why interactive solutions are a smarter investment for schools

ClassMate by World Book Recognized with Prestigious ISTE Seal

School Specialty Honors Top Educators with 12th Annual Crystal Apple Awards

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

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