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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

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
Literacy

Solving our literacy crisis starts in the lecture hall

May 30, 2025 by Lacey Robinson, UnboundEd & CORE Learning
When it comes to teaching literacy, it’s not enough to just teach teachers about reading theory; they need to know how to teach it, too.
The recent NAEP scores have confirmed a sobering truth: Our schools remain in the grips of a literacy crisis. Across the country, too many children are struggling to…
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…
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.
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…
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

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

A Vision for Personalized Learning

May 13, 2025May 10, 2025 by Jeff Festa
PowerSchool’s AI-driven support works across these tools to offer a whole-student data snapshot. This helps educators personalize learning for each ... Read more
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.
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.
Education Policy & Funding

Programs like tutoring in jeopardy after Linda McMahon terminates COVID aid spending extensions

April 18, 2025 by Erica Meltzer, Chalkbeat
The federal department did not answer questions about how much COVID aid is being withheld or how many school districts are affected.
HVAC projects to improve indoor air quality. Tutoring programs for struggling students. Tuition support for young people who want to become teachers in their home communities.
Student Well-Being

The importance of teacher-student relationships

April 15, 2025 by Dr. Yuvraj Verma, Bessemer City Middle School & William Howard Taft University
Students are motivated by teacher-student relationships when they know teachers genuinely care about their academics and personal growth.
Middle school marks the transition from late childhood to early adolescence. Developmental psychologist Erik Erikson describes the transition as a shift from the Industry vs. Inferiority stage into…
Innovation Insights

CoSN2025 Takeaways: Meet the Winners

April 10, 2025 by Kevin Hogan
Honors for edtech leaders across the country are always a highlight of one of edtech’s most influential events of the ... Read more

A FREE Year-Round Reading & Writing Toolkit for Your K-8 Teachers

May 15, 2025April 7, 2025 by Jeff Festa
  In this Toolkit, you’ll find a collection of high-leverage tools to distribute to K-8 teams. Print the tools and ... Read more
ELL

6 ways to make math more accessible for multilingual learners

April 4, 2025 by Veronica Burnett, Accelerate Learning
Using edtech tools and other supports, teachers can make math more meaningful and engaging for multilingual learners (MLs).
Many math tasks involve reading, writing, speaking, and listening. These language demands can be particularly challenging for students whose primary language is not English.
Teaching Trends

Using technology to support learning through movement

March 31, 2025 by Dr. Tammy Seneca and Stephanie Thompson, West Baton Rouge Parish Schools
The right technology can use the excitement and fun of physical activities to reinforce learning concepts through movement.
There is significant evidence of the connection between physical movement and learning.  Some colleges and universities encourage using standing or treadmill desks while studying, as well as taking…
Innovation Insights

A win for jocks both on the field and online

March 25, 2025 by Kevin Hogan
Coaches are trusted adults students can go to for advice and guidance if they are experiencing mental health issues outside of youth sports.
For student-athletes balancing elite sports training and academics, the road to college can be overwhelming. A new partnership between IMG ... Read more
Teacher Professional Development

Key questions that unleash powerful PLCs

March 18, 2025 by Douglas Fisher & Nancy Frey, San Diego State University and Health Sciences High and Middle College
Transforming PLCs for educators means moving beyond ‘What do we teach?” to focus on ‘How do we teach it effectively?’
With today’s clear academic standards, PLCs no longer need to spend precious time deciding what to teach. Instead, they can focus on other questions, starting with, “Where are…
Innovation Insights

Real World Support

March 13, 2025 by Kevin Hogan
As students navigate an increasingly complex world defined by artificial intelligence, social media, and rapid technological change, the need for ... Read more
Student Well-Being

School counselors ID “critical shortfalls” in student mental health crisis

March 3, 2025 by ESchool News Staff
As student mental health challenges continue to grow, it’s imperative schools are equipped with the tools and strategies to address needs.
The majority (94 percent) of school counselors believe schools cannot address the escalating youth mental health crisis at Tier 3 support levels alone and must adopt proactive, early…
Curriculum & Assessment

Family support is key to closing learning gaps

February 20, 2025 by ESchool News Staff
A new survey shows that educators believe a primary reason for lingering academic and learning gaps is lack of parent or family support.
A lack of parent or family prioritization of academics is the primary reason for learning gaps, according to 46 percent of respondents participating in a recent Study.com survey.

Overcoming Teacher Shortages with Innovative Mentoring and PD Strategies

February 14, 2025February 13, 2025 by Jeff Festa
This guide explores effective mentoring and professional development strategies to address teacher shortages and support educator growth.

8 Groups Who Benefit from Human Capital Management in K-12

February 14, 2025February 13, 2025 by Jeff Festa
Explore how Human Capital Management systems enhance efficiency and support for administrators, HR teams, teachers, students, and parents in K-12 ... Read more
Newsline

Counslr Launches in New Mexico and Illinois; Expands Footprint in New York to Increase Access to Mental Health Support

February 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
Live @ FETC 2025

NECC, NASEF, and LeagueOS Launch North America’s Largest Esports Recruiting Portal

January 17, 2025January 16, 2025 by Kevin Hogan
The National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC) announced a groundbreaking effort to help support its members with the creation of a ... Read more
AI in Education

Navigation and guidance in the age of AI: 5 trends to watch

January 14, 2025 by Laura Ascione
In terms of navigation and guidance, how will students access support and information in the age of AI--will human connection grow or shrink?
With the right tools and market conditions, AI could enable more schools to offer high-end, high-touch supports to students, assert Julia Freeland Fisher and Anna Arsenault of the…
Student Well-Being

Student mental health needs grow as challenges persist

January 1, 2025 by ESchool News Staff
A new report highlights urgent student mental health trends and provides evidence-based solutions for strengthening school services.
Student mental health needs are increasingly urgent, amplified by challenges such as growing anxiety and depression, according to a new report based on feedback from more than 500…
Student Well-Being

A free mental health navigator targets student well-being

December 26, 2024 by ESchool News Staff
The web-based resource is for K-12 administrators and educators looking to augment student mental health support and student well-being.
A new no-cost tool aims to support school districts and educational decision-makers nationwide in their selection and implementation of digital resources to support student mental health.
AI in Education

Using AI to teach persuasive writing to English learners

January 12, 2025December 20, 2024 by Nesren El-Baz, ESL Educator
Before diving into AI integration in writing, it’s essential to understand where students are and where each student needs support.
Twenty years ago, when I started my career as an ESL teacher in Houston, Texas, I remember the struggles of teaching persuasive writing to English learners. I had…
Newsline

Frontline Education Announces Hope Needham as Chief People & Culture Officer

December 18, 2024 by ESchool News Staff
Wayne, Pa. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Frontline Education, a leading provider of administration software purpose-built for educators in K-12, today announced ... Read more
Newsline

Avantis Education Launches Eduverse+ for ClassVR

December 10, 2024 by ESchool News Staff
Chicago — Avantis Education, creator of ClassVR, announces a major enhancement to its virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) solution for ... Read more
AI in Education

Teacher support is the key to unlocking AI’s classroom potential

December 6, 2024 by Sara Schapiro, Alliance for Learning Innovation
Federal and state investments in AI literacy and teacher support will increase teachers’ classroom AI knowledge, skills, and confidence.
Breakthroughs in large language models like ChatGPT hold vast potential to improve K-12 teaching and learning. LLMs can personalize learning, reduce teachers’ administrative burdens, and make more adaptive…
Newsline

Otus Announces Partnership with FIRST Educational Resources to Strengthen K-12 Support and Insights Nationwide

December 3, 2024 by ESchool News Staff
CHICAGO (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Otus, the leading K-12 assessment, data, and insights solution, announced today a partnership with FIRST Educational ... Read more
Students with Special Needs

This season, finding my gratitude in art and teaching

November 28, 2024 by Sara Wodarski, NewHope Academy
Educators guide and support students, but also learn from gratitude from their curiosity, problem-solving skills, and unique ways of thinking
My students surprise me with their creativity and resilience. They’re not just kids in a special education school; they’re individuals who teach me new ways to view art…
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.
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.
Newsline

Haworth & MiEN Announce Partnership

October 23, 2024 by ESchool News Staff
Haworth and  MiEN are announcing a partnership to grow both companies’ presence in the education market. MiEN will join Haworth as a  ... Read more
Curriculum & Assessment

How this educator integrates Dungeons & Dragons into the curriculum

October 7, 2024 by Rob Brant, NewHope Academy
The collaborative game fosters connections among students who are bright and imaginative, but who often struggle with social interaction and teamwork
I grew up in the 1980s, and Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) was a big part of my teenage years. I was definitely a kid who fell through the…
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