How to combat misuse of AI in student writing
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…
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ISTELive news: SmartPass highlights link between attendance, student outcomes
SmartPass, a digital hall pass solution for K-12 schools, has announced an update to its Schedules capabilities, enabling schools to gain a ... Read more
Gen Z students worry about AI, student debt, and careers
More than half of Gen Z youth (59 percent) say they believe AI will have a more negative than positive effect on society in the next 10 years…
ViewSonic ClassSwift Software: Gain Insight to Student Learning & Progress
ViewSonic ClassSwift™ software helps teachers create instructional next steps, reduce prep time, and maximize learning. With real-time interactive tools such ... Read more
How to balance summer break with summer learning loss
As classrooms close until next fall, talk of the dreaded summer slide increases, particularly as students are still struggling to gain ground lost during the pandemic.
The clock is ticking on ESSER funds
Superintendents in the middle of the budget-setting process need to be aware: with the ESSER Funds soon to go away, reporting, supplementing, and storytelling their pandemic-related expenses will be key for…
The Congressional Medal of Honor Society Launches Student Platform “Path to Honor” Encouraging Self-reflection and Character Exploration
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. — The Congressional Medal of Honor Society, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the legacy of the ... Read more
Student Digital Wellbeing: State of the Nation Report 2024
Download the report, “Student Digital Wellbeing: State of the Nation Report 2024” to learn more about student safety and wellbeing ... Read more
Innovative solutions to meet diverse student needs
The demand for special education services is increasing, particularly in the wake of the pandemic. The staff who provide those services, however, are becoming fewer and farther between.
Despite guidance, generative AI remains a challenge for educators
Teachers are still struggling with generative AI use even with policy-setting and training around the technology, according to new survey research from the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT).
7 Ways To Personalize Learning for Better District Outcomes
Changes brought about by the pandemic have primed the educational landscape for personalized learning. With devices available for student use, ... Read more
How educators can use a ‘Fitbit approach’ to improve student outcomes
For years now, many people have used wearable technology such as the Fitbit or Apple Watch to understand data about their health--their heart rate, for example, or their…
Navigating Learning Loss: The Vital Role of Live Tutoring with Certified Teachers
Amidst growing concerns about the persistent lack of learning loss recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s a noteworthy success pattern ... Read more
5 ways teaching science with probeware promotes 3D learning
Probeware can play a pivotal role in creating opportunities for students to make sense of phenomena in the ways envisioned by the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
Why special educators are key to behavioral equity and inclusion
Educators today are trying to manage a new wave of student behavior, and it’s proving to be one of the toughest parts of their job.
St. Vrain Valley Schools Becomes First District-wide Adoption of Avantis Education’s Eduverse VR Platform
Chicago — Avantis Education has partnered with the 33,000-student school district, St. Vrain Valley Schools, in Colorado to provide Eduverse ... Read more
Equitable learning with small-group instruction and student-tracking
In the realm of education, balancing instructional strategies like small-group instruction and student-tracking presents both challenges and opportunities for fostering equitable learning environments.
Why Effective Communication is Essential for Student Engagement and Wellness
Download the booklet to learn how digital signage can enhance student wellness, create higher engagement, ensure safer environments, and improve ... Read more
Healthy Learning Environments for Educational Facilities
How to improve student and staff well-being and comfort while increasing operational efficiency in educational facilities. By viewing the following ... Read more
Friday 5: Personalized learning
A one-size-fits-all classroom is a thing of the past. Now, personalized learning is infused into learning in order to meet students where they are, tailoring programs and experiences…
3 ways a modern data solution can improve student outcomes
We continue to read headlines about how artificial intelligence (AI) can substantially increase labor productivity across the global economy, creating both time and informational efficiencies.
Moving beyond transparency to accessibility and awareness
In one of my graduate courses for future PK-12 educational leaders, students are asked to review a student handbook and provide their recommendations on how to improve those…
Student-centered everything: ClassVR in special education
Spaulding Academy & Family Services is a small, non-profit special education school and residential facility serving students with a wide range of abilities, including many who are on…
Friday 5: Teacher stress
Educators have never had an easy job, but teacher stress and burnout are at chart-topping levels in schools across the nation.
It’s time to pay student teachers
I fell in love with teaching while working as an assistant educator at a preschool 16 years ago. I had not studied education, so I enrolled in an…
Close the Learning Gaps With High-Dosage Tutoring
High-dosage tutoring helps students quickly overcome learning loss through real-time, online sessions with state-certified teachers. This proven intervention method fuels ... Read more
SchoolStatus Launches SchoolStatus Boost, an Innovative Educator Development Solution for Enhanced Teacher Growth and Development
RIDGELAND, Miss./PRNewswire/ — SchoolStatus, a leader in K-12 data-driven solutions that empower student success, announced the launch of SchoolStatus Boost, ... Read more
Using universal screening to improve student well-being
The pandemic shined a light on the mental health crisis facing our students--but student well-being is not a new phenomenon.
Close Learning Gaps With High-Dosage Tutoring
High-dosage tutoring helps students quickly overcome learning loss through real-time, online sessions with state-certified teachers. This proven intervention method fuels ... Read more
3 ways to avoid summer learning loss
While it can be easy for teachers and students to slip out of routine over the summer break, it’s important that students don’t get out of the habit…
Motivating students using the Self-Determination Theory
In the ever-evolving landscape of education, one prevailing challenge persists: motivating students. The last few years have witnessed a noticeable shift in student behavior, consisting of apathy, absenteeism,…
Is it the school, or the students?
Are schools that feature strong test scores highly effective, or do they mostly enroll students who are already well-prepared for success?
Cecilia Cruse Joins MiEN Company as a Special Needs Consultant
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Students in special education make up 15% of the K-12 student population, and that number has ... Read more
School-home communication remains a challenge for many districts
One-third of parents say they feel uninformed about their child's progress in school, and less than 40 percent receive regular communication around supporting their child's academic success.
How a district’s focus on data is advancing student growth
How can district leaders and educators support student growth and effectively use data, in real time, to truly inform instruction and ensure high achievement?
Advantages and Disadvantages of Classroom Management
Effective K-12 classroom management cultivates a classroom learning environment conducive to success, fostering engagement, discipline, and academic success.
What are Disadvantages of Classroom Management?
In classroom learning, educators face multifaceted challenges in managing classrooms effectively.
What are the Positive Effects of Classroom Management?
Effective classroom management fosters a supportive learning environment where students feel safe, engaged, and motivated in their classroom learning.
What is the Problem of Classroom Management?
The primary challenge in classroom management often revolves around effectively utilizing classroom management tools to maintain order and facilitate learning.
Do Students Learn Better In-Person or Online?
Determining whether students learn better with in-person classroom learning or online is a multifaceted question. Both modalities offer unique advantages and challenges.