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Literacy

Why graphic novels belong in every classroom

May 29, 2025 by Gabe Valentin, Dizzy Doom Kids
Graphic novels are excellent vehicles for ELA learning, character-building, and beyond--don't overlook them as classroom literacy resources.
Walk into any classroom today and you’ll hear a familiar refrain from teachers: “How do we get kids excited about reading again?” Screens, social media, and short attention…
Innovation Insights

Real World Support

March 13, 2025 by Kevin Hogan
As students navigate an increasingly complex world defined by artificial intelligence, social media, and rapid technological change, the need for ... Read more
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.

American teens awash in conspiracy theories, cynical about news media

October 31, 2024 by Kevin Hogan
The News Literacy Project, a nonpartisan education nonprofit, released a study last week that shows the alarming frequency with which American teenagers ... 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
STEM & STEAM Trends

5 strategies to navigate science literacy in the digital age

August 15, 2024 by Cory Kavanagh, Van Andel Institute for Education
Simple strategies and keeping up with the latest digital tools can help students build science literacy skills in a digital age
Science literacy is a crucial skill for modern students. It equips them with the knowledge to critically evaluate information, understand scientific concepts, and make informed decisions in a…
Live @ ISTE 2024

5 can’t-miss events at ISTELive 24

June 14, 2024June 13, 2024 by Laura Ascione
Each year without fail, ISTELive connects thousands of educators--from school and districts leaders to classroom teachers and technology directors--to education experts, industry leaders, and in-depth content sessions.
Digital Learning Tools

5 can’t-miss events at ISTELive 24

June 13, 2024June 11, 2024 by Laura Ascione
Venture into the future of learning at ISTELive 24 and connect with thought leaders, industry influencers, educators, and more.
Each year without fail, ISTELive connects thousands of educators--from school and districts leaders to classroom teachers and technology directors--to education experts, industry leaders, and in-depth content sessions.
Literacy

What students are reading

October 11, 2023 by Britten Follett
Librarians and teachers can look to reading trends as a way to connect students with their next favorite book
let’s take a look at what students are reading in school libraries and classrooms across the country. Here are the top requested titles according to trend reports in…

TV Curriculum: Curriculum for an introduction to film, media, and broadcast for K-12

October 18, 2023September 1, 2023 by Jeff Festa
TV Curriculum: This curriculum serves as an intro to film and media for students. With the rise of streaming services ... Read more
Student Well-Being

How school-home communication combats chronic absenteeism

July 12, 2023 by Dr. Kara Stern, Head of Education Solutions, SchoolStatus
When it comes to chronic absenteeism, schools should focus on consciously aligning school communication with school connectedness.
Adolescents are in crisis right now. Social media, pandemic isolation, gun violence, and structural racism have formed a perfect storm. It’s been so devastating to teens that the…
Student Well-Being

3 ways to leverage tech for better student mental health

June 6, 2023 by Gary Pettengell, Founder and Director, ECINS
Technology can actually be part of the student mental health solution and ensuring students thrive academically and holistically.
Researchers have long speculated that the increasing use of technology and social media among teenagers contributes to worsening mental health outcomes. Now, it can be an important tool…

8 Ways to Promote Connection & Belonging in School

June 28, 2023April 3, 2023 by Jeff Festa
This white paper will cover the proven positive health effects of connectedness, the importance of social identity for one’s well-being, ... Read more
Newsline

New Nationwide Data Shows Significant Increase in Alerts on Self-Harm, Harm to Others and the Presence of Weapons on K–12 Campuses

February 23, 2023 by ESchool News Staff
RICHFIELD, OHIO (PRWEB) — Navigate360, the nation’s leader in K–12 student wellness and physical safety solutions, announces significant increases in alerts ... Read more
Student Well-Being

As Seattle schools sue social media companies, what’s the legal impact?

February 10, 2023 by Julian Shen-Berro, Chalkbeat
Seattle’s public school district filed a lawsuit against major social media companies, alleging their business practices have harmed the district and its students
A notable new lawsuit against social media industry leaders by the Seattle school district has left legal experts divided on how the case will unfold.

8 Strategies to Foster Connection + Belonging in School

April 3, 2023December 20, 2022 by Jeff Festa
This white paper will cover the proven positive health effects of connectedness, the importance of social identity for one’s well-being, ... Read more
K-12 Cybersecurity

Protecting your schools as cyberattacks rise

January 25, 2023December 7, 2022 by Helen Patton, Chief Information Security Officer, Security Business Group, Cisco
No industry is immune to the cybersecurity threats--schools must protect student data and maintain critical services
The number of cyberattacks only continue to grow. Virtually every business you can think of has been hit--cybercriminals have targeted the pipelines we rely on for oil and…
Teaching & Learning

Why teach digital writing to students in 2022?

January 30, 2023August 8, 2022 by Lesley Vos, Contributing Writer
Digital technologies enable communication and collaboration--teachers can use them to make students more productive with digital writing.
Have you ever thought of your students alongside Hemingway, Shakespeare, and other well-known writers? They are actually: All their messages, blogs, and social media posts go online today,…
Newsline

Case Study: How Weston School District Built a Digital Strategy with Digital Signage, 15 Minutes at a Time

May 12, 2022 by ESchool News Staff
(May 12, 2022) –– Rise Vision has released a new case study of Weston School District, a small school district ... Read more
Online & Hybrid Learning

Why we should let online elementary students lead

December 7, 2022March 30, 2022 by Caroline Tevlin, Elementary Spanish Teacher, Florida Virtual School & Michael Bonick, Elementary Teacher, Florida Virtual School
Elementary students must learn to develop confidence, feel ownership over their work, and become passionate about learning
The role of elementary teachers has never been more important, especially as kindergarten through fifth grade students today are facing more change than ever before--from the effects of…
Newsline

Parallel Learning—Psychoeducational Telehealth Platform—Announces Official Launch Alongside $2.8m In Funding

December 28, 2021 by ESchool News Staff
NEW YORK, NY (December 28, 2021)—Parallel Learning (Parallel), the digital health company thatprovides psychoeducational services to families, educators and students ... Read more
Newsline

Rise Vision Creates Free Posters for Encouraging Safety and Reducing Bullying for Students

September 29, 2021 by ESchool News Staff
(September 29, 2021) –– Anti-bullying is focused on promoting safety, addressing behaviors, defining rules and expectations, and rewarding positive behavior ... Read more
Newsline

The Social Institute Partners with Additional Public Schools to Bring Modern, Engaging SEL to More Students Across the Country

September 10, 2021 by ESchool News Staff
Durham, N.C. – The Social Institute today announced that its newly enhanced social-emotional learning curriculum is reaching even more students, ... Read more
District Management

5 ways peer networks lead to better student support systems

July 16, 2021 by Laura Ascione
It's time student support networks got an overhaul--and looking to students' social capital is key
Student support services didn't live up to their potential during the global health pandemic, economic ups and downs, political turmoil, and more upheaval, according to a report from…
District Management

3 changes that will outlast the pandemic

July 12, 2021 by Mickey Revenaugh, Vice President of Business Development, Global Online Learning at Pearson
Remote and online learning gave parents and students an education reaching far beyond core subjects during the 2020 pandemic.
Many have labeled the pandemic’s run as our “lost year”--lost activities, lost vacations, lost connections. More commonly, however, it is a reference to the loss of an academic…
Online & Hybrid Learning

How an online shift increased outdoor learning opportunities

December 7, 2022April 22, 2021 by The Learning Experiences Team at The Ecology School
New online ecology programming aims to better connect students and teachers with the outdoors—just when everyone needs it most
One year ago, we at The Ecology School were confronted with the pandemic reality of cancelled in-person programs in exchange for remote, virtual learning. What we created in…
Newsline

Tightrope Brings Online and OTT Channel Publishing to Schools and More with Cablecast VIO Stream

March 18, 2021 by ESchool News Staff
Available immediately, new automated solution lets organizations efficiently deliver live and on-demand video across multiple platforms in their own sophisticated ... Read more
Newsline

Rise Vision Creates Free Women’s History Month Posters for Schools

March 2, 2021 by ESchool News Staff
 In honor of Women’s History Month, Rise Vision has released 9 FREE Women’s History Month posters for schools to print ... Read more
Newsline

Rise Vision Creates Free Black History Month Posters for Schools

February 2, 2021 by ESchool News Staff
In honor of Black History Month, Rise Vision has released 10 FREE Black History Month posters for schools to print ... Read more
District Management

3 tips to cultivate meaningful parent engagement

March 4, 2021January 20, 2021 by Jenny Fry, Elementary School Teacher, Kansas City
Parent engagement and two-way communication are critical for a successful school experience in the middle of COVID-19
With the onset of COVID-19, parents have stepped-up and continued to play an active role in their children’s daily education activities. Teachers, schools, and districts have put their…
Newsline

The Social Institute Unveils Curriculum for 4th Graders on SEL

December 14, 2020 by ESchool News Staff
 The Social Institute today announced that it has expanded its pioneering social-emotional learning curriculum to meet the needs of fourth ... Read more
Newsline

Cablecast Community Media Platform and Screenweave LIVE Keep North Penn School District Students Broadcasting

November 18, 2020 by ESchool News Staff
As the educational access channel for the North Penn School District, North Penn Television (NPTV) brings timely information to residents ... Read more
Newsline

How our changing world is shifting the way Gen Z is influenced by post-secondary marketing

August 19, 2020 by ESchool News Staff
COVID-19 has left some college-bound high school seniors wondering what their college life might look like--here's how to reassure them
COVID-19 has affected many aspects of the post-secondary student experience. It is an essential time for marketers to be cognisant ... Read more
COVID-19 Update

6 steps to help children find purpose and resilience from home

June 4, 2020June 4, 2020 by Tara Chklovski
Remote learning can wear on children and parents--here are some great ideas to boost motivation and help children find purpose while they are learning from home
Some days are great. Others are hard. More than two months into stay-at-home orders, parents and kids are getting used to the concept of learning from home via…
District Management

COVID-19 pushes learning online

March 23, 2020March 23, 2020 by Laura Ascione
As a global pandemic necessitates school closures and social distancing, online learning takes center stage to combat the coronavirus and COVID-19.
The inevitable spread of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, to the United States has prompted state leaders to close schools, leaving at least half of all U.S. students…
District Management

Free tool to better communicate with parents

March 24, 2020March 17, 2020 by ESchool News Staff
The Smore Template Center is comprised of pre-made newsletters that aim to address the variety of communication needs that you ... Read more
District Management

Districts are using tech to prevent school violence

January 16, 2020December 20, 2019 by Laura Ascione
Technology plays an important role in mitigating threats that could turn into school violence and security incidents.
School violence regularly occupies news headlines, turning students into activists as they demand gun control and call on lawmakers and education stakeholders to drastically improve school safety. This…
District Management

Tips for using social media with educators

October 10, 2019September 27, 2019 by Stacey Pusey
A hand holding a smartphone with social media icons demonstrates the importance of using social media with educators.
Social media is an essential marketing tool for educational publishers. But the changing algorithms, rise and fall of new platforms, and overall nature of social media make some…
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How to help students tackle technology overload (and other useful skills)

December 3, 2018 by Patrick Larkin
For this week’s #BloggerMondays share, I am highlighting the great blog of Jennifer Casa Todd. Casa Todd, a teacher-librarian, in Ontario, Canada, is a great resource for all…
District Management

Survey: Teens have doubled their social media use

September 18, 2018 by Laura Ascione
social media
Teenagers' social media use has doubled in recent years, from 34 percent who reported using social media multiple times a day in 2012 to 70 percent reporting the…
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