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Research-Based Digital Family Engagement Program Set to Expand Student Support

September 21, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

SAN FRANCISCO/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — ParentPowered PBC, an education technology company that provides research-based digital family engagement, today announced the appointment of Terri ... Read more

AI in Education

How to (correctly!) use ChatGPT for essay writing

December 11, 2023September 20, 2023 by Lesley Vos, Contributing Writer, eSchool News

AI is here--why not take the most out of its features and learn how to use it for good, like using ChatGPT for essay writing?

Since OpenAI's ChatGPT launch in November 2022, it continues to bother teachers. No wonder: The tool has a fascinating ability to craft texts that look like a human…

Durable Skills

3 lessons on perseverance from Stoffel the honey badger

May 5, 2024September 19, 2023 by Jon Oosterman, Learning Specialist, Van Andel Institute for Education

Perseverance requires flexibility and patience, but it results in growth and new opportunities for students and teachers alike.

Have you ever heard the story of Stoffel the honey badger? Stoffel was rescued by a wildlife rehabilitation center after being injured by a pride of lions and…

Personalized Learning

How to support student agency

September 13, 2023 by Steve Walsh, Student Success Manager, VHS Learning

Supporting student agency makes a huge difference in student learning outcomes--here's how to leverage it for academic success.

Student agency empowers learners to play a more active role in their own education by taking charge of the learning process under the guidance of skilled educators. Agency…

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…

AI in Education

6 tips to detect AI-generated student work

December 11, 2023September 6, 2023 by Steven M. Baule, Ed.D., Ph.D.

Although AI has some educators worried, it’s possible to identify AI-generated student work from human-generated work

As the school year starts, the excitement and stress about the potential use of generative AI has K-12 teachers and university faculty collectively stressed about these new tools…

Newsline

Tutor.com Announces Launch of Round-the-Clock Online Tutoring for South Orange and Maplewood Students

September 6, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

NEW YORK — Tutor.com, one of the world’s largest and most innovative online tutoring organizations, announced today that it has ... Read more

Edtech Trends

4 ways edtech tools drive student engagement and build classroom culture

September 5, 2023 by Ryan Hetchler, Subject Matter Expert for Curriculum and Instruction, GoGuardian

When we think about student engagement, we can take some pressure off teachers by giving them highly effective edtech tools.

There are four key ways that edtech tools can increase student engagement, and when done correctly, be a catalyst for building a culture of learning.

Teacher Professional Development

Education majors share why they want to become teachers

September 4, 2023 by Jade Thomas, Chalkbeat Indiana

Many teachers have left the profession after the pandemic, but some college students are determined to choose a career in education.

Like school systems across the country, Indianapolis districts have struggled to fill their teaching vacancies, especially after the pandemic. Many experienced teachers are leaving the profession, citing inadequate pay or…

District Management

5 ways to update aging media centers

August 31, 2023 by Melanie Honeycutt, Ed.D. & Debbie Dale, Burke County Schools

Taking advantage of ESSER funding helped one district update media centers and make learning more collaborative and flexible.

We used our ESSER funding opportunity—plus some additional funding from other sources—to thoroughly review our current facilities across 27 different schools. We sought out the facilities with the…

AI in Education

How AI could advance computer-based tutors—and student success

December 12, 2023August 28, 2023 by Dr. David Wiley, Co-Founder & Chief Academic Officer, Lumen Learning

The recent development of large language models like ChatGPT has opened new possibilities for the implementation of computer-based tutors.

The recent development of large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT has opened entirely new possibilities for the design and implementation of computer-based tutors with the potential to help…

Teaching Trends

What does learning fueled by student motivation look like?

August 24, 2023 by Thomas Arnett, Senior Research Fellow, Clayton Christensen Institute

Perhaps, as we seek to increase student academic achievement, we're neglecting the root cause of lagging achievement: student motivation.

We often attempt small tweaks and modifications in our educational system—upgrading curriculum, training teachers on new instructional strategies—hoping to see major gains in student achievement. But these changes…

Newsline

SchoolStatus Announces Acquisition of ClassTag Strengthening its Suite of K-12 Data, Workflow, and Communications

August 22, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

RIDGELAND, Miss. — SchoolStatus, a leader in K-12 data and communications, announced today the acquisition of ClassTag, a unified family ... Read more

Student Well-Being

4 ways to implement mental performance coaching in schools

August 22, 2023 by Dr. Greg Young, CMPC, Coaching & Development Manager, IMG Academy+

Mental performance coaching in schools empowers students to master emotional regulation and fortify their mental well-being

Picture this: empowered educators equipped with the insights and strategies of mental performance coaching in schools. They possess the transformative ability--well-established in athletics but yet to be fully…

Newsline

Linewize Selected as Preferred Technology Provider for Texas Schools in a Strategic Partnership with the Technology Alliance for Statewide Initiatives (TASI)

August 15, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

CHARLOTTE, N.C. /PRNewswire/ — Linewize, a division of global safety and student wellbeing leader Qoria, is proud to announce a preferred ... Read more

Equity, flexibility, and student well-being. That’s the science of reading

December 6, 2023August 7, 2023 by Jeff Festa

Programs built on the science of reading are proven effective in teaching readers of all levels—including Emergent Bilinguals and students ... Read more

Teacher Professional Development

9 big ideas to bolster the teaching profession and boost student learning

August 7, 2023 by Matt Barnum, Chalkbeat

The teaching profession is facing a series of crises, but there are solutions that might help, such as increasing pay and curricular support.

America’s schools face a number of warning signs about the teaching profession: higher turnover, lower morale, declining interest in the profession among college students, persistent shortages in certain subjects. These…

COVID in Schools

Progress toward academic recovery stalled in 2022-23

August 7, 2023 by NWEA Staff

Data from the most current school year highlights persistent academic recovery gaps compared to pre-pandemic trends for nearly all students.

While students grew academically in the 2022-23 school year, achievement gains fell short of pre-pandemic trends in most grades, with the exception of the youngest students who bucked…

Ancillary

Create a Common Language

August 2, 2023August 1, 2023 by ESchool News

Make It Student Centered

August 2, 2023August 1, 2023 by ESchool News

4 ways admins can support teachers’ technology use

July 28, 2023 by Aaron Ellickson, English/Language Arts Teacher, Minnesota

Actions such as encouraging technology use and outlining expectations are critical as school leaders support their teachers in tech use.

Technology is quickly changing the way we learn and teach. To keep up with these changes, administrators need to support teachers in using technology in the classroom. The…

CoSN Corner

Will, skill, & thrill: How learner agency accelerates innovation

August 24, 2023July 26, 2023 by Stephanie King, Writer and Communications Manager, CoSN’s Driving K-12 Innovation Initiative

Learner agency is important--when learner agency is engaged, the learners themselves become the most impactful accelerators.

When it comes to students in the classroom, they want to feel ownership and control of their learning. According to the American Institutes for Research, encouraging student agency is…

Innovation Insights

First Look—Discovery Education Back To School ’23

July 27, 2023July 25, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

Discovery Education today announced a slate of new services and curricula to coincide with the fall semester. eSchool snuck a sneak peek with Lance Rougeux, Senior Vice President…

AI in Education

Debunking common myths about AI in education

December 12, 2023July 21, 2023 by Emily Torvik, English Educator, BlueSky Online Charter School

Generative AI has potential in education, but it also has some educators wary--here's the truth about some of the most common AI myths.

Artificial intelligence is not a completely new concept in education; it has been used for years. Consider spelling and grammar checks that are built into word processors and…

Trauma-Informed Teaching

Digital tools are a vehicle–not a standalone solution–for trauma-responsive care in schools

July 21, 2023July 21, 2023 by Gerry Vassar, President and CEO, Lakeside

Educators can use digital tools as they guide trauma-responsive care and help children recover from traumatic events.

Schools play a vital role in nurturing the well-being of their students. And, as the primary setting where children spend a significant portion of their time, schools are…

Teacher Well-Being

This key strategy can help boost teacher well-being immediately

August 14, 2023July 14, 2023 by Mike Teng, Co-Founder & CEO, Swing Education

One way to help support teacher mental health and teacher well-being is to rethink how school systems recruit and assign substitute teachers.

In the wake of the pandemic, student mental health is a top concern for K-12 leaders, as it should be. But teacher wellness is also at crisis levels,…

Edtech Trends

Top edtech at ISTELive 23

July 8, 2023July 7, 2023 by Laura Ascione

There was a lot to see at ISTELive 23--here are some of the best edtech tools, resources, products, and services.

With more than 18,000 attendees, this year's ISTELive 23 in Philadelphia had a little something for everyone, from AI and esports to security solutions and engaging visual displays.

Teaching Trends

Making the grade: How to spur achievement after NAEP declines

July 6, 2023 by Aaron McCloud, Founder & CEO, Intervene K-12

Declining NAEP scores are a warning sign that a new approach is needed to effectively address learning challenges and student achievement.

For decades, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) has pursued a mission to monitor student academic performance, providing insights into educational progress and long-term trends. It’s a…

AI in Education

We gave AI detectors a try–here’s what we found

December 12, 2023July 3, 2023 by Matthew Flugum, Doctoral Student of Education at Winona State University and Digital Learning Coordinator, Edina Public Schools & Steven M. Baule, Ed.D., Ph.D., Faculty Member, Winona State University

AI detection is generating debates around AI's place in education--here's what happens when AI content is run through AI detection tools

Nearly every school or university faculty is having at least a few conversations about how to address a world rich in easy-to-use artificial intelligence tools that can generate…

Curriculum & Assessment

Texting is negatively impacting students’ writing

October 11, 2023June 30, 2023 by Alexander Slagg, Middle School English Language Arts Teacher, Illinois

Texting has become a commonplace activity in students’ lives, but it is throttling students' writing ability and ability to think critically.

Texting obviously has its place. It’s a quick and convenient mode of communication that is readily available on a device that is close at hand. I rely on…

Newsline

Gaggle Launches 24/7 Student Crisis Line, Powered by AWS, and Staffed by Trained Crisis Counselors

June 29, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Dallas, Texas (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gaggle’s new ReachOut student crisis line has launched and is rolling out to K-12 districts ... Read more

Academic Esports

Esports grows up

June 27, 2023June 27, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

O'Hagan shares his insights on the continued emergence of esports as an integral part of any school’s overall education experience; how student use of tech in esport compliments…

Curriculum & Assessment

10 instructional strategies that lead to academic growth

March 21, 2024June 26, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Research highlights specific strategies that successfully balance meeting student needs and providing grade-level content for academic growth

A deeper look into instructional practices driving high academic growth has revealed 10 instructional strategies that use small changes to teaching practices leading toward growth outcomes for students.

AI in Education

Prompt engineering: Cultivating curiosity in the age of AI

December 12, 2023June 22, 2023 by Russell Cailey, Managing Director, THINK Learning Studio

AI will facilitate personalized learning and empower educators to effectively identify and address individual student needs.

Some of my most distinct memories from high school involve struggling to grasp abstract concepts without visual or interactive tools. When I was a high school student, technology…

SEL Trends

Advocating for student mental health starts here

June 20, 2023 by Alma Lopez, Lead School Counselor, Livingston Middle School & ASCA 2022 School Counselor of the Year

With increased awareness of student mental health needs, many districts are examining how to elevate the impact of school counselors

For the last 17 years, I have devoted my career to advocating for comprehensive school counseling programs. This is my passion and the focus of my efforts every…

Can student-centered communities improve mental health on your campus?

January 24, 2024June 16, 2023 by Jeff Festa

The severity and urgency of today’s mental health problem means all schools and districts must look for solutions beyond traditional ... Read more

District Management

Are substitutes the answer to the teacher shortage?

July 28, 2023June 13, 2023 by Jenny Jordan, Executive Director, TeachStart

Substitute teachers are an important part of a school's ecosystem, impacting educators as well as students

California is investing $350 million in teacher residencies, recognizing the need for effective teachers, which too many of our classrooms are missing. But this big bet isn’t working.…

SEL Trends

How my 5th graders are taking a stand against bullying

June 12, 2023 by Dr. Yuvraj Verma, Elementary School Teacher, Birmingham City Schools System

When students learn about bullying via social-emotional learning, it instills values that help them to choose compassion over cruelty.

Unseen and often silent, the shadows of bullying loom within the walls of schools, casting a dark cloud over the lives of countless students. The PACER's National Bullying…

Edtech Trends

Collaborative edtech tools are changing the game for student engagement

June 8, 2023 by Dan Whaley, CEO & Founder, Hypothesis

New collaborative edtech tools are revolutionizing the learning experience and shaping the future of education for teachers and students.

What’s been lacking in education up to now? From secondary schools to master's degrees, educators often adopt a unidirectional approach, where information flows solely from teacher to student.…

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