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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…

Newsline

Catholic Schools Continue Long-Time Partnerships with VHS Learning to Give Students Hundreds of Course Options

August 23, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Boston – U.S. Catholic schools have renewed their partnerships with VHS Learning to provide their students with continued access to ... Read more

Teacher Well-Being

Creativity in the classroom reduces burnout and improves well-being

August 22, 2023 by Brian Johnsrud, PhD

Educators said that fostering creativity leads to better well-being and mental health and reduces burnout for themselves and students alike.

Teacher burnout is, unfortunately, not a new phenomenon. Even 15 years ago, when I was teaching middle and high school, it was always a question of when (not…

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…

Special Needs

3 strategies to optimize virtual learning in special education

August 14, 2023August 8, 2023 by Kristy Sprague, M.Ed., Ed.S., Special Education Clinical Manager, VocoVision

School leaders are partnering with reliable virtual learning providers to manage telepractitioners and virtual special education teachers.

As the demand for special education teachers outpaces supply, school districts are seeking innovative solutions to bridge the gap and provide high-quality education to students with special needs.…

District Management

The teaching profession is facing a post-pandemic crisis

August 4, 2023 by Matt Barnum, Chalkbeat

Since the pandemic, teacher morale has dropped, while teacher turnover has increased, pointing to a growing crisis in the teaching profession

Howard McLean is worried. The superintendent of a rural school district 50 miles outside of Charlotte, North Carolina, McLean is not sure how he is going to be…

Literacy

I didn’t learn how to teach reading in my teacher prep program

August 14, 2023July 18, 2023 by Kathleen Law, Instructional Content Specialist, IMSE

My nonlinear path to teaching students to learn to read was a difficult journey--my teacher prep program should have prepared me better.

After 14 years in education, I consider myself to be a good reading teacher. Unfortunately, the path to getting where I am today was a long, frustrating journey.

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,…

Literacy

I work with struggling readers–here’s what’s standing in their way

July 13, 2023 by Bridget Scanlan, Chalkbeat Philadelphia

It’s heartbreaking to realize that I never taught many of my former students to read--but here's why struggling readers often struggle.

I learned to love reading as a kid, spellbound by wizarding worlds and ghost stories. I wanted to share this love, so I became an intervention teacher, working…

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Virginia Chooses iteach as the Alternative Teacher Certification Provider for 24 Divisions of the Commonwealth

July 3, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

DENTON, Texas — In an effort to fill more than 3,500 teaching vacancies, the Virginia Department of Education has chosen ... Read more

Teacher Professional Development

3 things Abbott Elementary gets right about new teacher engagement

June 23, 2023 by Melissa Serio, Educator Research Lead, GoGuardian

The show effectively and realistically portrays major differences between how newer and more experienced teachers approach teacher engagement.

Abbott Elementary has been widely beloved since its conception, and for good reason. Like many current and former educators, I’ve loved watching the sitcom for the smart humor…

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…

Teaching Trends

Guiding culturally responsive teaching in today’s classrooms

June 21, 2023 by Dr. Bryan Carter, Program Director of Undergraduate Programs, City University of Seattle’s School of Education and Leadership & Dr. Adrian Cortes, Associate Teacher, City University of Seattle’s School of Education and Leadership

A video-based PD process helps teacher candidates candidates think about culturally responsive teaching and how they can be more equitable.

Equity is a widely-used term in education today. However, talking about equity is not the same as taking action to create more equitable learning environments that benefit today’s…

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.…

Teacher Well-Being

Survey highlights troubling teacher morale issues

May 31, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Teachers would think twice about encouraging their younger selves to pursue education--a startling finding about teacher morale.

Only 46 percent of current public K-12 educators would be “fairly” or “very likely” to advise their younger selves to choose teaching again, according to a new survey…

Teacher Professional Development

How to reimagine teacher leadership

May 26, 2023 by Christian Polizzi, Public Charter School Administrator, Washington, D.C.

Developing teacher-leaders will take time, but in the long run, schools benefit from the additional support and increased sense of community through a teacher-leader.

The typical leadership structure in a school is quite rigid, with administrators and teachers filling their roles separately. In this model, teacher skills are only utilized inside of…

Teacher Professional Development

5 strategies for first-year special education teachers

May 23, 2023 by Jamie Sowers, Ed. D, Clinical Special Education Advisory Team Director, BlazerWorks

The demands of being a special education teacher are unlike any other position in schools--support from school administration is essential

If you’re heading into your first job as a special education teacher, congratulations. Not only will you be able to use the knowledge you developed as a student…

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Local School Wins Frontier Airlines’ National Contest

May 10, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Phenix City, Ala.— South Girard School (SGS) entered and won Frontier Airlines’ national contest ahead of Teacher Appreciation Week. This ... Read more

BenQ Sponsors the Undisputed Texas High School Esports State Championship

May 3, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

COSTA MESA, Calif. — BenQ, an internationally renowned provider of visual display solutions, sponsored the Undisputed Texas High School Esports ... Read more

STEM & STEAM Trends

Why STEM is more important for students than ever

May 4, 2023May 2, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

STEM education doesn't have to be intimidating--here's how to work it into everyday teaching and learning

STEM education might seem a bit overwhelming, but if teachers can move past their initial hesitation, they're likely to find more than a couple ways to highlight STEM…

Teacher Professional Development

How to use micro-coaching for teacher PD

April 19, 2023 by Dr. Donna Spangler, Department Coordinator of Coaches, Derry Township School District, Sibme Virtual Coach

The teacher shortage is creating a troubling trend surrounding teacher PD and other professional development needs.

The United States is experiencing a national education shortage of teachers leaving the profession in droves, coined “The Great Resignation” due to high anxiety, burnout, safety concerns, low…

The Technology Tools, Skills, and Support Every Student Needs to Succeed

July 12, 2023March 31, 2023 by Jeff Festa

To make digital inclusion work for every child, education stakeholders must fundamentally rethink teaching and learning and embrace a comprehensive ... Read more

Education Policy & Funding

Pay isn’t the only reason for the teacher shortage–it’s time to rethink the classroom

March 15, 2023 by Nicole Tucker-Smith, Founder and CEO, Lessoncast

To properly address the teacher shortage, we need to fundamentally reimagine the role of a teacher in the modern classroom

As dust from the pandemic settles, students across America are facing another disruption to quality education. This crisis, however, shouldn’t be a surprise. It is two centuries in…

Newsline

Nearpod Announces the 2022 Educator of the Year Award Winners

March 12, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (PRWEB) — Nearpod, a Renaissance company and a teacher-centric, interactive instructional platform that gives teachers real-time insights ... Read more

Creating transformation classrooms

June 28, 2023March 9, 2023 by Jeff Festa

The unique, lifechanging connection between teacher and student. At Promethean, everything we do serves to strengthen this relationship. We’ll never ... Read more

Teacher Well-Being

How administrators can support teachers with chronic health needs

February 23, 2023 by Sam Bowman, Contributing Writer, eSchool News

There are plenty of ways administrators can take proactive take steps to make school as conducive as possible to teachers with disabilities.

There are a lot of stressors that are one teacher in today’s world, and to have to deal with physical, mental, and/or emotional issues only stands to make…

Teacher Professional Development

How to stave off teacher burnout with PD

February 22, 2023 by Lisa O'Masta, President, Learning A-Z

Professional development is one powerful tool that can alleviate some of the pressure and help reduce teacher burnout--PD is instrumental.

Survey after survey confirms teachers feel stressed and burned out. Nearly 75 percent of teachers experience frequent job-related stress, compared to just a third of working adults. More…

Innovation in Education

Why student and teacher wellness comes first

February 14, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

Creating a school culture that supports the mental health and overall well-being and wellness of students and teachers is critical to school success

In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: 3 strategies to support student well-being and SEL; Building culture and community takes more than a committee;…

Machine Learning in Education

Teachers are burning out. Can AI help?

December 12, 2023February 1, 2023 by Maria Walley, Co-Founder and Head of Content, Prof Jim

AI won't fix everything—but it's a step in the right direction, and here are five areas where AI could help relieve teachers' workloads.

The teaching profession is in crisis. K-12 teachers report the highest burnout rate among all industries nationally, according to a June 2022 Gallup poll. Job satisfaction is at…

Teachers need better tools. Leaders need more support.

May 17, 2023January 25, 2023 by Jeff Festa

Great teachers are made, not born. But, given current challenges, how can school leaders provide the individualized coaching required to ... Read more

Durable Skills

3 ways teachers can drive student growth

January 13, 2023 by Danielle Sullivan, National Director of Content and Implementation, Curriculum Associates

Educators must understand their key role in student growth, because they are driving student learning and achievement.

When I ask educators if they have heard of the term “growth mindset,” many will raise their hands or nod they have. However, when I ask educators to…

Meet Objectives for Individualized Instruction & Expanded Teacher Capacity

March 29, 2023January 3, 2023 by Jeff Festa

Tutoring solutions can address district goals for accelerated learning, 1:1 instruction and expanded teaching capacity, with teacher-assigned, high-dosage and on-demand ... Read more

Teacher Professional Development

I’m a first-year teacher. How do I become successful in the classroom?

January 3, 2023 by Dr. Kem Smith, Chalkbeat

For beginning teachers, decide what you value and support students as individuals, build a community of learners, and connect with fellow teachers for support

This is my first year as a teacher and I’m teaching sixth grade, so both my students and I are new to the school. I’m wondering if you…

Teaching Trends

How to keep your students weird

December 8, 2022 by Ben Talsma, Learning Solution Specialist, Van Andel Institute for Education

It’s great to be weird—here are three strategies educators can use to help students embrace their weirdness

Every educator knows that weirdness is what makes our students grow. After all, curiosity, creativity, and critical thought don’t bloom in a stagnant mind. So instead of wringing…

Teacher Professional Development

6 key elements to build a successful coaching program

December 2, 2022 by Jason DeRoner, CEO and Co-Founder of TeachBoost

When a coaching program is done right, it works to help support teachers and students, and build stronger districts.

A successful coaching program can have an extraordinarily positive impact on teachers, students, and schools. A recent national survey of educators showed that most districts agree — 75…

Teaching Trends

Hey teachers–what is your ‘why?’

December 5, 2022November 2, 2022 by Joni Degner, Territory Director and UDL Specialist, Texthelp

Building a positive school culture and creating routines to benefit communities of educators can support teachers and highlight their hard work as teachers discover their why.

More than half of the teachers in the US are seriously considering leaving the profession earlier than planned. A number of factors have led to this, including Covid-19…

Curriculum & Assessment

How to make project-based learning a reality

December 5, 2022October 21, 2022 by Terra Tarango, Director and Education Officer, Van Andel Institute for Education

Part of what makes PBL so magical is that educators are helping students acquire valuable knowledge that they can apply right now in their own community

One of the many reasons I love working for Van Andel Institute for Education is that I get to be a teacher Fairy Godmother. Teaching is an important…

Curriculum & Assessment

Problem-based learning helped boost my underserved students’ engagement

December 5, 2022October 12, 2022 by Allie Langwald, Teacher, Hope of Detroit Academy

The hands-on problem-based learning my students received caused them to think about who they are as students and citizens of the world.

As educators, our charge is to impart knowledge onto our students, open new doors for them, and encourage them to stretch beyond their comfort zones. We try to…

Newsline

Kentucky Educational Cooperatives Partner with BloomBoard to Increase Statewide Teacher Retention

October 7, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Cold Spring, KY and Murray, KY — Bloomboard, the leading provider of teacher micro-credentials, announces a partnership with Northern Kentucky ... Read more

Newsline

Optoma Unveils “Create. Connect. Inspire.” Teacher-Led Technology Campaign with Creative Touch 5-Series Interactive Flat Panel Displays

September 20, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

FREMONT, CA. – Optoma, a world-leading manufacturer of large display solutions and the #1 4K UHD brand and the #1 ... Read more

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