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Counslr Launches in Texas to Increase Access to Mental Health Support for Staff and Students

June 13, 2025 by ESchool News Staff
New York, NY –  Counslr, a leading B2B mental health and wellness platform, announced today that it has expanded its ... Read more
District Management

8 tips for school leaders seeking to innovate

June 12, 2025 by Michael B. Horn, Clayton Christensen Institute
How can school district leaders make practical innovation a daily part of their organizations and operations?
When school and district leaders read about innovation--defined as improvements for students and teachers that result in real progress, not anything that’s simply “new or different”--the changes can…
Teaching Trends

4 ways to help students disagree without being disagreeable

June 11, 2025 by Ben Talsma, Van Andel Institute for Education
Students must learn to handle disagreements with curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking--teachers can help them learn to disagree.
As an educator, I believe that for students to truly develop a healthy and flexible learning mindset, they must first learn how to disagree without being disagreeable.
AI in Education

AI in education needs more than innovation–it needs intention

June 11, 2025June 10, 2025 by Sari Factor, Imagine Learning
The future of AI in education will be shaped by the values we embed in the systems we build and the choices we make today.
Generative artificial intelligence is everywhere, including our schools--and it has the potential to transform education. These platforms offer unprecedented opportunities to personalize learning, refine curriculum development, and support…
College and Career Readiness

Most students aren’t ready for life after high school

June 11, 2025June 9, 2025 by Laura Ascione
Too many classrooms still lack career-connected learning opportunities that help students see how their education applies in the real world.
Students are navigating a rapidly changing world with outdated tools and minimal guidance. We need urgent action to redesign how we prepare young people for life after high…

The AI Gap: Why Teachers Can’t Afford to Wait on the Sidelines

June 6, 2025 by Kevin Hogan
Tired of talking about AI? That’s too bad. The technology remains the most impactful force in education. The challenge becomes ... Read more
Classroom Management

How we designed a space where our students connect, collaborate, and flourish

June 6, 2025 by Jade Stevens, LA Promise Fund and Westbrook Academy
Our charter school, Westbrook Academy, has been serving middle and high school students in the South Los Angeles area for the past six years and stands as a beacon of opportunity for our community.
Our charter school, Westbrook Academy, has been serving middle and high school students in the South Los Angeles area for the past six years and stands as a…

How Students Are Really Using AI and What Schools Should Know

June 5, 2025 by Jeff Festa
  Learn how students are using AI tools and what your district can do in response. This guide shares trends, ... Read more
AI in Education

AI prompt engineering: A critical new skillset for 21st-century teachers

June 4, 2025June 4, 2025 by Timothy Montalvo, Iona University
Prompt engineering is not just about using AI--it’s about using it wisely, ethically, and creatively in teaching and learning.
Prompt engineering--the ability to craft precise, thoughtful inputs for AI tools to produce effective outputs--is quickly becoming an essential skill in modern education. More than a technical trick,…
AI in Education

Study: AI detection software varies in effectiveness

June 3, 2025 by Dennis Pierce
People who frequently use AI for writing tasks were quite effective at AI detection, even without any specialized training.
The emergence of generative AI technologies such as ChatGPT has challenged educators to find effective ways to identify whether the work their students submit is original or AI-generated.
Digital Learning Tools

With classroom tech, meet students where they are

June 2, 2025 by Dr. Gregory Stephens, Rust College and Mississippi State University
Technology in the classroom should drive student engagement strategies while guiding students toward deeper understanding.
Technology in the classroom has transformed how students learn and how teachers teach. What once was a space filled with lectures, textbooks, and rigid routines has evolved into…

Digital Reading Among Students Hits Another Milestone

May 29, 2025 by Kevin Hogan
Sora recently announced the release of its second annual digital reading report for the 2023-2024 year, “The State of K-12 Digital Reading.” The report reveals ... Read more

Drones Inspire Middle Schoolers in NISD’s Aerial Aviators Program

May 29, 2025 by Jeff Festa
  Northside ISD’s Aerial Aviators program, led by Amanda Quick, uses drones to engage middle schoolers in STEM learning. Through ... Read more
AI in Education

How students are really using AI tools: What schools need to know

May 29, 2025 by Teodora Pavkovic, Linewize
It's time for schools and districts to craft AI usage policies to guide their students in the expected and appropriate use of these tools.
AI is fast becoming the tool that we soon won’t be able to do without. And yet, only a quarter of districts in the U.S. have released a formal…
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…
Students with Special Needs

Learning disabilities in the classroom: What’s next?

May 28, 2025 by Bonnie Contreras, Ed.S., NCSP, Presence
Schools have the opportunity to reimagine how they meet the surging demand for evaluations and services for students with special needs.
While the recent months have been a flurry of news around education, we’re becoming distracted from the very real challenges students are facing in the classroom.
Literacy

5 ways our students benefit from our online literacy platform

May 27, 2025 by Kasi Hockensmith, Mason Intermediate School & Emily Pate, Mason Middle School
Online platforms have helped significantly transform English Learner students' reading progress--and their confidence.
When we began noticing significant gaps for both our English Learner students and native English speakers between intentional phonemic awareness and work with word parts, we knew we…
Students with Special Needs

Crafting environments where students with autism thrive

May 29, 2025May 27, 2025 by Joie Laykoff, Fusion Education Group
Prioritizing clarity, consistency, and connection helps students with autism meet challenges and celebrate progress.
Recent public commentary about autism has brought new urgency to the conversation. Awareness alone isn’t enough--students on the spectrum benefit from environments where their needs are understood, respected,…
Literacy

Supporting delayed readers: Strategies for success

May 26, 2025 by Dr. Gregory Stephens, Rust College and Mississippi State University
Supporting delayed readers requires individualized strategies, early literacy support, and application of evidence-based reading instruction.
Supporting delayed readers requires a thoughtful and research-informed approach. These students can make meaningful gains when provided with targeted reading intervention strategies tailored to their needs.
AI in Education

Students learn the basics of AI as they weigh its use in their future careers

May 23, 2025 by Jessie Gómez, Chalkbeat
On a recent Thursday morning, Michael Taubman asked his class of seniors at North Star Academy’s Washington Park High School: “What do you think AI’s role should be…
Teacher Well-Being

The unseen connection between student absenteeism and teacher burnout 

May 22, 2025 by Dr. Michelle Fry, SchoolStatus
Despite clear links between absenteeism and teacher burnout, most educators lack real-time access to data for timely interventions.
The current education crisis isn't just about the need to support student academic recovery--it's also about teacher retention. As districts nationwide struggle to keep classrooms staffed, many fail…
Teacher Professional Development

Only 1 in 8 elementary teacher prep programs adequately teach math

May 22, 2025 by ESchool News Staff
Teacher prep programs must increase the time they spend on fundamental math concepts to develop great math teachers.
Only one in eight elementary teacher preparation programs nationwide devote enough time to teaching fundamental math content topics (numbers & operations, algebraic thinking, geometry & measurement, and data…
District Management

The cure for the school attendance crisis? Family support and a sense of belonging

May 21, 2025 by Dr. Shanna Downs, West Georgia RESA
The chronic absenteeism rate has increased post-pandemic--a clear indicator that the problem isn’t letting up any time soon.
Empty seats have become a common sight in our nation’s classrooms. Students are missing school at record-high rates--not because they don’t want to be there, but because significant…

Books Are Fun and Ignite Reading Deliver Hundreds of Books to Oakland Students at Highland Community School

May 20, 2025 by ESchool News Staff
OAKLAND, CA – On Tuesday, Highland Community School experienced the magic of reading, thanks to Books Are Fun and their ... Read more
Literacy

One-Two-Three-Read!: A motivational reading program that works

May 20, 2025 by Dr. Gregory Stephens, Rust College and Mississippi State University
An educator-created reading program inspired genuine excitement, reinforced reading habits, and brought classrooms together.
How can educators transform reading into something students want to do rather than have to do? That’s the question we set out to answer when we created One-Two-Three-Read!.
Innovation Insights

Trigg County Public Schools Deploys ZeroEyes’ AI Gun Detection and Intelligent Situational Awareness Technology

May 19, 2025 by Kevin Hogan
ZeroEyes, the creators of the first AI-based gun detection video analytics platform to earn the full U.S. Department of Homeland ... Read more
Digital Learning Tools

How instructional audio amps up physical education classes

May 19, 2025 by Amber Reynolds, Summit View Elementary School
Portable instructional audio technology helps physical education teachers overcome critical barriers to listening.
Effective communication is essential for physical education teachers to engage and teach K-12 students. P.E. teachers work with diverse groups, often with varying language backgrounds and ability levels,…
AI in Education

Students, educators feel positive about AI’s impact, but fear its misuse

May 16, 2025 by Laura Ascione
Creating spaces for AI collaboration and transparency will allow students and educators to embrace new technologies responsibly.
A new survey highlights a demand for clear guidelines around ethical and responsible AI use, as well as a disconnect in how AI use is perceived--balancing positivity about…
Curriculum & Assessment

How to integrate environmental concepts into every subject

May 14, 2025May 12, 2025 by Rachel Arbor, Gaia Scholastic
Weaving environmental literacy into learning starts by connecting students to nature and finding an entry point for each subject.
Key points: As a teacher and advocate for environmental education, I’ve seen students around the country feeling “eco-anxiety.” When I ... Read more

PowerSchool Personalized Learning Solutions Demo

May 10, 2025 by Jeff Festa
Students succeed when educators have all the tools they need. Engage students and empower educators with all the tools you ... Read more

Saving 55 Minutes per Hour: How AI Improves Teacher Lessons and Student Learning

May 10, 2025 by Jeff Festa
Learn how PowerSchool PowerBuddy™ AI-powered assistant saves teachers time and improves instruction for students.

How One California District is Leading the Way with Interoperable Edtech

May 13, 2025May 10, 2025 by Jeff Festa
Learn how Modesto City Schools use an interoperable product to connect students, administrators, teachers, and parents across the district and ... Read more
District Management

The dangers of attempting to ‘Instant Pot’ educational progress

May 8, 2025 by Christy Hovanetz, ExcelinEd
Right now, K-12 needs a little more tough love--stronger expectations, accountability and leadership for students and their progress.
States aren’t happy with how their students are doing--not well, by all objective measures--but instead of focusing in on long-term solutions, they’re lowering expectations and sweeping those academic…
Students with Special Needs

Meeting the rising demand for school-based speech and behavioral support

May 8, 2025 by Cheryl Haibach, Kelly Education
Adapting to the growing need for therapy services in schools requires innovation and flexibility--here's how to meet the demand.
As districts and schools nationwide struggle to find qualified therapists, particularly speech-language pathologists and board-certified behavior analysts (BCBAs), there’s a growing demand for these specialized professionals.
K-12 Cybersecurity

Edtech gone rogue? Tackling “Dirty Stream” attacks amidst uncontrolled app overloads

May 7, 2025 by Apu Pavithran, Hexnode
Safeguarding student data and securing the digital future of education is a joint venture to keep Android apps safe for schools.
In May 2024, Microsoft identified a critical vulnerability pattern targeting Android applications, ominously called “Dirty Stream.” This vulnerability allows malicious apps to overwrite files, potentially leading to arbitrary…
Teacher Professional Development

The math anxiety equation: How to solve for confidence in math class

May 5, 2025 by Brian Dean, UnboundEd
To conquer math anxiety, we must first help students believe they are capable learners of mathematics--and that starts with the right PD.
One of my first vivid memories of math is of timed tests. I still remember how visceral my panic felt--sweaty palms, heart pounding--as I scrambled to recall facts…
College and Career Readiness

Prepared for tomorrow: Reimagining readiness in Indiana education

May 2, 2025 by George Philhower, Ed.D., Eastern Hancock Schools & David L. Dimmett, Ed. D., MBOE, Project Lead The Way
To truly support student readiness, teachers need the resources, tools, and confidence to thrive in evolving classrooms.
Across the country, education is on the brink of significant change. Schools, districts, and policymakers grapple with the realities of a rapidly evolving workforce that requires discipline-specific knowledge.
AI in Education

The 5 dimensions of AI literacy

April 30, 2025 by Laura Ascione
The framework focuses on AI literacy for all, as well as specialized literacy that can be adapted to different disciplines and jurisdictions.
AI skills are evolving from a "nice to have" to a necessity for students who hope to enter the workforce as competitive prospective employees.
Classroom Management

Here’s what birdwatching taught me about classroom management

April 24, 2025 by Ronak Shah, Chalkbeat
Anyone entering the classroom deserves the support and experience they need for classroom management to thrive despite challenging headwinds.
Teachers often seem to have eyes in the back of their heads. They respond to a murmured question in a class full of conversation. They can tell if…
Student Well-Being

Growing challenges for school counselors impact student outcomes

April 21, 2025 by ESchool News Staff
A new survey of school counselors reveals increasingly heavy caseloads, rising mental health demands, and growing resource gaps.
Middle and high school counselors juggle overwhelming caseloads, expanded mental health duties, and additional administrative burdens--all of which limit their ability to provide individualized support for students.
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