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District leaders express gratitude for special education staff

November 28, 2024 by Megan Scavuzzo, Presence

Amid increasing demand for services, 'rare and wonderful' special education staff are standouts in districts across the nation.

The demand for special education services is increasing, with about 15 percent of public school students eligible for services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

ELL

Beyond translations: Effective scaffolds to support ELLs

November 26, 2024 by Timothy Montalvo, Iona University

Translations can serve as temporary support, but scaffolds can help to boost ELLs' English acquisition and engagement.

As schools continue to serve an increasingly diverse student body, many educators face the challenge of meeting the needs of English Language Learners (ELLs) in content-rich classrooms.

Classroom Management

6 ways to create engaging elementary learning spaces

November 20, 2024 by Ashley Campos, Chula Vista Elementary School District

Elementary learning spaces and an environment designed with student success in mind can lead to greater engagement and focus.

Key points: When our district decided to build a brand-new elementary school to support its growing student enrollment, we wanted ... Read more

Teaching Trends

A CTE teacher shares 8 strategies to increase student engagement

November 15, 2024 by Jaison Brooks, CTE Educator

There is no silver bullet to remedy student engagement--there are, however, strategies we can use to help our cause.

As classroom teachers, one of the many challenges we face is student engagement. With the changing landscape of education, how do we keep students focused and provide them…

AI in Education

How AI can unleash student curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking

November 12, 2024 by Jamie MacPherson, Van Andel Institute for Education

It’s vital to equip students with the tools they need to thrive in a new digital age and use AI to grow creativity and critical thinking.

Maybe it’s just me, but it feels as though AI is starting to take over the world. To be clear, I don’t mean this in an “evil robots”…

Maximize Your California Educator Professional Development Investments

May 15, 2025November 8, 2024 by Jeff Festa

A comprehensive professional development program enhances educator capacity by addressing non-academic barriers to learning, enhancing teaching techniques, and fostering ... Read more

District Management

Data gaps negatively impact academic progress and attendance

November 8, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Time and fragmented systems are key barriers to using data effectively to boost academic progress and school-home communication.

Half of educators and administrators struggle to access necessary student data, with 86 percent noting that data gaps limit their ability to support academic success and attendance.

District Management

The four promises of school: Building a future-focused, student-centered learning environment

November 6, 2024 by Dr. George Philhower, Eastern Hancock Schools

Every learning environment can become a place of inspiration, innovation, and achievement, where students can reach their full potential.

In today’s rapidly evolving world, the role of education is more critical than ever. Our schools must not only impart knowledge to our students but also equip them…

Newsline

K12 Announces Winners of its 2024 Photography Competition

November 4, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

RESTON, VA (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On October 30, K12, a 25-year leader in virtual education, proudly announced the winners of ... Read more

AI in Education

Baked-in bias or sweet equity: AI’s role in motivation and deep learning

October 28, 2024October 28, 2024 by Eliana Whitehouse, EduDream

As AI integration proceeds, educators have an opportunity to address and understand the potential for bias and discrimination.

In the quickly evolving landscape of AI, education stands at the forefront. New AI tools are emerging daily for educators and students; from AI tutors to curriculum creators,…

STEM & STEAM Trends

Getting pre-service teachers comfortable using and teaching with STEAM tools

October 25, 2024 by Christine Maier, Dean College

Students training to be early childhood and early elementary teachers often see STEAM as intimidating--hands-on robots helped them.

In my fall 3rd-year “STEM in Early Childhood” class, I noticed a common trend: The pre-service teachers, who were all women, shared a stereotypical belief that they were…

College and Career Readiness

After COVID, high school GPA isn’t a sure predictor of first-year college GPA

October 22, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

A new report on high school GPA status suggests students might be underprepared for their postsecondary academic journeys.

A new study examining the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the predictive validity of high school grade point average (HSGPA) and ACT Composite scores has uncovered significant changes in…

Newsline

HMH Launches New Generative AI-Powered Classroom Engagement Tool to Support Whole Class Instruction

October 18, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

BOSTON/PRNewswire/ — Adaptive learning company HMH today announced HMH Classcraft’s ™ AI Summarization tool, which allows teachers to quickly understand student comprehension and ... Read more

District Management

Maybe it’s time to change up high school to improve student attendance

October 15, 2024 by Dr. Kara Stern, SchoolStatus

When students are engaged in reimagining the high school experience, student attendance benefits and students are excited for school.

In 2015, as head of a small N-12 school in upstate New York, I learned that Gen Z was predicted to be the first generation of U.S. students…

New Mexico: Empowering Lives Through Literacy

October 14, 2024 by Jeff Festa

Explore how Las Cruces Public Schools leveraged grant funding to introduce a groundbreaking literacy program, enhancing educational quality and boosting ... Read more

Online & Hybrid Learning

Online learning programs increase student access, engagement

April 3, 2025October 14, 2024 by Laura Ascione

It's critical to have clarity around online learning programs' outcomes and goals to ensure students meet personal and academic benchmarks.

As more students look to flexible learning modalities to meet their varying needs, it is more essential than ever to ensure that online learning programs meet high-quality standards…

Student Well-Being

Simple steps to navigate difficult classroom discussions

October 9, 2024 by Kim Harding, Van Andel Institute for Education

Teachers never know when an awkward or difficult classroom discussions will arise--and how they respond impacts student growth.

At some point in their career, every teacher will find themselves having a difficult discussion with their students. My first took place not long after I began teaching.

District Management

Why do parents oppose cell phone bans? They want to reach their kids if ‘the worst happens’

October 1, 2024 by Wellington Soares, Chalkbeat

As more districts put cell phone bans in place due to concerns about distractions and children’s mental health, not all parents are on board.

Jenn Silverstein’s two children have lived through an active shooter situation at their school. Both attended East High School in Denver last year, when a student shot two administrators at…

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