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Online Learning vs. Classroom Learning Research

April 5, 2024 by ESchool News

The debate over online versus in-person classroom learning in K-12 education rages on, driven by concerns over student engagement, academic performance, and social-emotional development.

Classroom Learning

Do Students Learn Better Online or in a Classroom: Statistics

April 5, 2024 by ESchool News

The question of whether students learn better online or in a classroom setting is a multifaceted debate, encompassing considerations of individual learning styles, and access to resources.

Online & Hybrid Learning

Friday 5: Online learning’s evolution

March 8, 2024 by Laura Ascione

The COVID-19 pandemic caused immediate changes to online learning--and many online learning programs in schools are evolving for the better.

Online learning has limitless potential for students and teachers, offering the ability to learn from any location and at all times of the day. Let's take a look…

Digital Learning Tools

Enhancing classroom learning with interactive maps

March 4, 2024 by Jordan Pierce Robinson

While primarily a geography resource, interactive maps can be used across various subjects within the social studies domain.

As most teachers will tell you, in the post-Covid world, technology is an everyday part of education. It has undeniably transformed the way educators engage students and deliver…

College and Career Readiness

The exposure gap is blocking students’ ability to envision future careers

March 27, 2024February 23, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Data highlights a lack of exposure to key career fields and in-demand careers, due to the exposure gap keeping students at bay.

Students have the aptitudes (or natural talents) for the nation's most in-demand career fields –including healthcare, manufacturing, technology, and finance– but they are not inclined to pursue those…

Newsline

SchoolStatus Announces Acquisition of SchoolNow, Enhancing Its Communication Capabilities for K-12 Schools

February 14, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Ridgeland, Mississippi – SchoolStatus, a leader in K-12 data-driven solutions that empower student success, today announced the acquisition of SchoolNow, ... Read more

Personalized Learning

Agency and self-direction: Giving students a voice

February 7, 2024 by Evelyn Johnson

Students will have more success with self-direction when supported within a positive and caring learning environment.

Social-emotional skills are fundamental for success, in school and in life. But how can we ensure that all students learn these valuable lessons?

Newsline

Ed Tech Company SuperDville Awards Over $25,000 In Microgrants!

February 5, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

NEW YORK, NY – SuperDville is proud to announce the winners of it’s first SEL for Students who Learn Differently ... Read more

Curriculum & Assessment

How to teach conflict resolution in high school ELA, social studies classes

January 30, 2024 by Adam Piccoli, Special Education Teacher, New Jersey

In teaching conflict resolution, educators need to model how to listen to and empathize with those with whom we disagree.

Aside from the obvious classroom management benefits of teaching conflict resolution to students, children would also develop better interpersonal relationships outside of the classroom.

SEL Trends

How 5 educators approach SEL

January 24, 2024 by Laura Ascione

SEL skills are paramount for students now, and in the future--here's how educators are integrating SEL skills into their schools.

Social-emotional learning (SEL) is an integral part of today's schools. Through SEL, students learn how to manage and regulate their emotions, identify and work through tough feelings.

SEL Trends

How data empowers our district to align teaching with student needs

February 29, 2024January 16, 2024 by Dr. Michael Mallery Jr., District Administrator - Social Emotional Learning, Windsor Public Schools

Teachers can model responsible decision making, positive relationship building and other SEL skills in everyday interactions using data.

Everyone had that favorite teacher; the one who inspired your confidence to succeed or fostered love of a certain subject. For me it was Ms. Pierre, my high…

Teacher Professional Development

The secret to good teaching? Teamwork

December 13, 2023 by Catherine Friesen, Chalkbeat

Movies about teachers underplay the extent to which a school’s success depends on collaboration--good teaching requires teamwork.

No one can be all things to all students, yet all students need love and a reason to show up. This requires a team capable of providing academic…

Newsline

CASEL Announces 2023 Social and Emotional Learning Leaders of the Year (SELLY) Awards

December 6, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

CHICAGO – CASEL announced the recipients of the 2023 SELLY Awards, honoring outstanding achievements of seven “Social and Emotional Learning ... Read more

College and Career Readiness

To foster young talent, employers need to share their social capital

December 6, 2023 by Robert Markle, PhD, Research Manager, Christensen Institute

Employers need to understand the goals of social capital-building, what will be expected of them, and how it can benefit both parties.

In career-connected learning, employee volunteers like internship supervisors or guest speakers typically see their role as providing students job-specific knowledge and skills.

Newsline

Committee for Children Joins Forces with Aperture Education to Integrate Assessments and Curriculum to Build Social-Emotional Skills

November 10, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte N.C. – Aperture Education, a Riverside Insights company and the leading provider of social-emotional skills assessment and intervention solutions, ... Read more

Why Your District Needs a Student Safety Audit

March 27, 2024November 9, 2023 by Vcarlson

With a nationwide student mental health crisis, schools are burdened to protect their students–and detect risks before harm can occur. ... Read more

Digital Literacy

4 essential resources for building research skills in high school

January 4, 2024October 17, 2023 by Ayanna Mayes, School Librarian, Chapin High School

Strong research skills are valuable beyond high school and will serve students well as they enter a world of digital resources and information

Our students’ belief that everything they need to know is online can, without the right skillset, leave them prey to misinformation. So how do we teach our students…

SEL Trends

The bookend model: Using SEL to support before- and after-school programs

October 16, 2023 by Damion Morgan, Social Emotional Learning Specialist, Windsor Public Schools

Before- and after-school programs with SEL components offer critical support and safe spaces where students build confidence and a sense of belonging

Incorporating social and emotional learning (SEL) throughout the school day has risen in popularity over the last few years, especially to counteract the increasing rates of anxiety and…

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…

Student Well-Being

How to build relationships with students

September 13, 2023 by Denise Whitefield, Special Education Teacher, Reading Specialist, & English Teacher, Niles West High School

Frequent, supportive check-ins can help teachers build strong relationships with students that can transcend the classroom.

One of the most important things teachers can do is to try to build relationships with students. Especially since the pandemic, schools have placed greater focus on social…

Online & Hybrid Learning

Prioritizing social growth during online learning

January 4, 2024September 11, 2023 by Sam Bowman, Contributing Writer, eSchool News

Students enrolled in online learning don’t have to miss out on social opportunities—in fact, it’s easy to facilitate balanced social growth.

The expansion of online education has been a real boon for busy parents, teachers, and students. Online learning lets children learn from the comfort of their own homes…

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

Newsline

Navigate360’s Suite360 Social-Emotional Learning Solution Satisfies Tier IV ESSA Requirements

August 17, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

RICHFIELD, Ohio /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Navigate360, the nation’s leader in K–12 school safety and student wellness solutions, proudly announces the official validation ... Read more

College and Career Readiness

10 things schools need to do to build students’ networks

August 3, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Ensuring success for all students means paying attention to critical elements needed to build students' networks and social capital.

While durable skills and career-connected learning are important in setting students up for success as they enter college or the workforce, focusing on these skills alone won't help…

Teacher Well-Being

Could empathy become extinct?

August 1, 2023 by Jesse Florang Ed.D., LIMHP, MTSS Coordinator, Kearney Public Schools

Educators must practice self-care before they can create safe and supportive environments conducive to teaching empathy to students.

The endangered species list attempts to save animals before it is too late. Although not a living organism, empathy is on the verge of becoming an endangered social skill.…

Newsline

Roylco, Inc Merges with MESH to Boost Social Emotional Learning in Children

July 20, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

ANDERSON, S.C — Since the rise of the pandemic and the isolation of quarantine, a surge of concern regarding children’s ... Read more

SEL Trends

Effective SEL instruction isn’t possible without this key element

July 17, 2023 by George Hanshaw, Director of eLearning Operations, Los Angeles Pacific University

SEL instruction helps students navigate both academic and non-academic environments successfully, and they’re critical for improving outcomes

Social and emotional learning (SEL) is a critical component of education today, and that’s especially true in the wake of the global pandemic, which has left many students…

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…

Education Policy & Funding

In SEL budgets, measurement matters

July 11, 2023 by Jessica Adamson, Chief Strategy Officer, Aperture Education

As school systems hammer out their budgets, it is important to remember that measurement is a critically important part of SEL programming.

Social-emotional learning (SEL) programs in schools have skyrocketed in the past few years, with spending exceeding $1.7 billion in the 2021-2022 school year alone. Experts anticipate this to grow by…

SEL Trends

5 essential SEL reads

June 19, 2023 by Laura Ascione

SEL skills are critical for students, both in school and when they enter the workforce--here's what you need to know

Social and emotional learning (SEL) is critical for our students as they move through school and as they enter the workforce. Learning to work with others who have…

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

With Critical Race Theory spurring debate, is there hope for diversity in schools?

June 16, 2023 by Krystal Allen, Founder & CEO, K. Allen Consulting

The absolute best thing you can do as an educator is embrace the fact that the work of diversity in schools must begin with you.

The greatest social justice movements teach us that progress isn’t linear, but is rather dynamic. This means that progress doesn’t transpire overnight. It doesn’t transpire instantaneously with one…

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…

SEL Trends

Why SEL isn’t a dirty word—an interview with CASEL’s Justina Schlund

June 6, 2023June 2, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

The concept of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) has been around for 30 years—a bit of esoteric, if well-meaning, academia intended to improve the way kids are taught. Post-pandemic,…

Newsline

Specialized Education Services, Inc. Unveils 2023 Staff and Teacher of the Year Winners

May 25, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

PHILADELPHIA (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, a premier provider of education services for ... Read more

Newsline

Breezeline Promotes Online Safety Awareness

May 24, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

QUINCY, Mass. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Breezeline, the nation’s eighth-largest cable operator, has partnered with CyberSecurity NonProfit (CSNP) to create a series ... Read more

Newsline

Certell’s Poptential™ Addresses 21st-Century Wars With Free Memorial Day Teaching Resources

May 17, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

INDIANAPOLIS (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Poptential™, a family of free social studies course packages from Certell, provides rich content to teach ... Read more

Student Well-Being

How did the pandemic impact students’ social capital?

May 5, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Access to opportunity depends on more than just education--social connections play a role, meaning students' social capital can't be overlooked

Students’ access to opportunities in life largely depends on their access to diverse, supportive relationships. Now, updated Christensen Institute research illustrates the impact students’ connections and relationships have…

Students with Special Needs

Funding an assistive listening system in your school

April 27, 2023 by Kim Franklin, Vice President of Global Marketing, Listen Technologies

Assistive listening technology can provide a better learning experience for all students, whether they have hearing loss or not.

Untreated hearing loss can have lasting effects on students’ academic achievement, social relationships, and self-esteem. The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) reports that even mild hearing loss…

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

Can we make STEM more accessible for girls?

April 25, 2023 by Erin Werra, Content Writer & Strategist, Skyward’s Advancing K12 blog

With intentional efforts focused on eliminating barriers to STEM education, teachers can support girls as they pursue STEM studies

In the U.S., the workforce is pretty evenly split between men and women, but in STEM fields men make up 73 percent of the workforce to women’s 27 percent. Why?

Why interactive solutions are a smarter investment for schools

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

School Specialty LLC Announces Acquisition of Nasco Education U.S.

100 Learning Spaces Transformed, $5 Million Invested: School Specialty and College Football Playoff Foundation Celebrate Impact Across Schools Nationwide

ACT and Texas Instruments Collaborate to Enhance Student Success in Mathematics

Big Ideas Start Young: Games for Change Opens 2026 Student Challenge to Game Creators and Innovators Ages 10–25

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