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Waterbury Public Schools Partners with BloomBoard to Address Teacher Retention Crisis

August 26, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

WATERBURY CONN. & PITTSBURGH (PRWEB) — Waterbury Public Schools and BloomBoard today announce a partnership to create Waterbury U. This innovative initiative addresses ... Read more

Educational Support for Students Reaches New Levels with Paper’s™ 2022-2023 Platform Upgrades

August 19, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

MONTREAL— Paper, the leading provider of academic support, today announced a series of upgrades and additions to its best-in-class Educational ... Read more

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It’s not about the tech, but about how you use it

August 9, 2022 by Kevin Hogan

Tech for tech's sake won't pass muster--here's how to use today's edtech tools and resources for maximum impact on teaching and learning

In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: 3 collaborative strategies to bolster cybersecurity; 3 ways to highlight productive urgency while avoiding teacher burnout; and…

Teacher Well-Being

3 ways to highlight productive urgency while avoiding teacher burnout

December 7, 2022August 5, 2022 by Ishmael Tabales, Principal, Union Hill Elementary School

An elementary principal explains how he creates a sense of purpose throughout his school without causing unnecessary anxiety and fear

When I came to Union Hill School about seven years ago, we were not performing at the level we wanted to in terms of state assessments. With some…

Third-party Research Confirms Merlyn Reduces Teacher Stress and Saves Time

February 4, 2025July 28, 2022 by Jeff Festa

A study by one of the nation’s top research universities shows that – with Merlyn at their side – teachers ... Read more

SEL & Well-Being

3 ways to address teacher burnout

June 24, 2022 by Becca Hughes, Director of Editorial Development, Learning A-Z

Schools, districts, and society can work together to reimagine how we support teachers and address teacher burnout

A teacher’s job is to educate the young people who will shape our future world. What profession could be more important?

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SplashLearn Announces SpringBoard Math Challenge 2022 Winners

June 22, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

San Francisco, CA, 22 June 2022: SplashLearn, the game-based learning program used by millions of students, announced the winners of ... Read more

AR & VR in the Classroom

3 key steps when using VR in education

January 4, 2024June 9, 2022 by Luke Wilson, Founder and CEO, ManageXR

Implementing VR in education should not be a chore--and finding high-quality VR deployment partners will help streamline device management

As new VR technologies emerge, educators at all levels are finding new applications to augment the classroom experience - and for good reason. VR allows educators to move…

Trauma-Informed Teaching

Using tech to combat trauma

December 7, 2022June 7, 2022 by Kevin Hogan

In this week's episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: 3 key actions for trauma-informed student support; 6 ways administrators can address teacher burnout in their…

Teacher Well-Being

6 ways administrators can address teacher burnout in their schools

December 7, 2022May 30, 2022 by Dr. Laurie Cure, CEO, Innovative Connections & Alisa Bennett, Leadership Consultant and Content Specialist, Innovative Connections

Too often, schools fail to recognize other elements of the teaching environment that influence teacher burnout and compassion fatigue

The significant negative impact of the pandemic on educators is no secret. Teacher burnout is at an all-time high, self-care techniques are feeling futile, violence against teachers is…

Teacher Well-Being

5 ways technology can help you combat teacher burnout

December 7, 2022May 27, 2022 by Leslie Ortego, Director of Customer Success, SchoolStatus

Choosing the right technology tools can help fight teacher burnout and give teachers more time and support for teaching students.

Teachers are balancing a lot every day, and that pressure has increased since the start of the pandemic.

Teacher Professional Development

How to build relationships with instructional coaches

December 5, 2022May 20, 2022 by Steven M. Baule, Ed.D., Ph.D., Faculty Member, Winona State University & Natalie Ulloa, Instructional Coach, Grades 8-12

As educational practice becomes more collaborative, instructional coaches play a pivotal role in helping educators hone their skills.

Teaching at any level can often be a solitary occupation. Even with a classroom full of students, teachers often work in isolation from peers. Teachers rarely receive instruction…

District Management

How to solve the teacher shortage remotely

May 17, 2022 by Kevin Hogan

COVID has thinned the teacher pool, causing a teacher shortage due due to extra stress and demands in the wake of the pandemic.

In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: Schools amplify inequity with failed solutions to teacher shortages; transforming summer school with high-dosage tutoring; and how…

COVID-19 Update

How the COVID-19 pandemic changed how I teach

April 11, 2022 by Rachel Prince, English Teacher, Horizon High School

When it came to classroom instruction, COVID forced teachers to find ways to put a square peg in a round hole

Ed Smylie is my hero. You may not recognize the name, but you probably remember that scene in Apollo 13 when, upon discovering the spacecraft’s lethally rising CO2…

SEL & Well-Being

All in your head: Essential post-pandemic mental tactics for education leaders

March 29, 2022 by Kevin Hogan

Bots are become more and more common in education, and it seems their potential is almost limitless

In this week's episode of Getting There: Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: 4 major components of school violence prevention; 7 tips for teacher mental health; and…

District Management

3 steps to prepare for the next school crisis

March 28, 2022March 28, 2022 by Greg White, President and Chief Executive, LEARN Charter School Network

A strong organizational foundation ensures that your schools won’t be thrown off course when the next school crisis hits

How much would you pay for a crystal ball that could foresee the next education crisis? Though the ongoing pandemic has been referred to as a ‘once-in-a -lifetime…

SEL & Well-Being

How human connection calms teacher burnout

March 28, 2022 by Sonny Thadani, CEO and Co-Founder, Robin

Educators need practical solutions to help ease stress and alleviate increasing teacher burnout that's causing teachers to leave their jobs.

The power of human connection is a transformative element that is deeply wired into our collective DNA. With so many teachers experiencing burnout, I can’t help but recognize…

Literacy

Learn to use books to foster critical thinking

December 7, 2022March 21, 2022 by Britten Follett

While I’m a far cry from a Newbery, once a year, I’ve gotten into the habit of writing a picture book for my nephew Knox. My goal is…

District Management

How our district established a unified communication platform

March 7, 2022 by Caroline Chapman, Director of Communications & Advisement, Canandaigua City School District

This district consolidated multiple tools into one communication platform to save time and money--and to focus on equity.

With 3,300 students across three different schools, our district was using a variety of diverse applications for school-to-home communications. They all handled separate aspects of our teacher-parent communications,…

Teacher Professional Development

Seven keys to effective teacher development

December 5, 2022February 21, 2022 by Martha and Dustin Jez, Co-Founders, Fair Chance Learning

K-12 leaders can drive true teacher development in their schools by fostering an environment that truly supports teachers as they grow.

Building on the changes that school systems have made during the pandemic to achieve true digital transformation requires an adaptive approach to K-12 leadership, as well as a…

Classroom Innovations

How to unlock the true power of student and teacher videos

February 11, 2022February 10, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Discover how sharing video content can be simple for teachers and students--and will turn their creations into learning assets

When educators can create and share videos, districts are able to knock down content silos and better communicate with students, families, and colleagues.

District Management

3 ways classroom ecosystems are changing

February 7, 2022 by Remi Del Mar, Senior Product Manager for K-12 Projectors, Epson America, Inc.

The pandemic has forever changed learning—and classrooms are evolving to become more inclusive and flexible

One of the definitions from the Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines ecosystem as “something (such as a network of businesses) considered to resemble an ecological ecosystem especially because of its…

eSchool Media

5 instructional practices that drive student engagement

January 11, 2022 by Mariana Aguilar, Senior Director of Education, GoGuardian

Teachers must build strong, trusting, and collaborative relationships with their students in order to ensure student engagement increases

Student engagement has long been an indicator of growth and progress, and in the wake of the pandemic, it will prove essential for academic and social-emotional recovery.

Teacher Professional Development

3 tips for maximizing the impact of professional learning

December 5, 2022January 5, 2022 by Cory Camp, Director of Professional Learning, Sibme

Using professional learning as an opportunity to evolve enables educators to grow and positively impacts the lives of students, the school, and the district community

It’s one thing to attend a professional development (PD) or instructional coaching session—but taking what you’ve learned and putting it into action is another. Most often, it’s the…

Newsline

Wayfair Professional Celebrates Local Teacher in Third Annual Dream Classroom Giveaway

December 15, 2021December 14, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

BOSTON, Massachusetts – December 14, 2021 – Wayfair (NYSE:W), one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home, announced ... Read more

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TEACHERMADE BRINGS CO-TEACHER SUPPORT TO ITS INTERACTIVE ONLINE PLATFORM

December 3, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Jacksonville, FL — TeacherMade, the online platform for making interactive digital learning activities, has released a software update that allows ... Read more

Teacher Professional Development

Do your teachers know what good teaching looks like?

December 5, 2022November 30, 2021 by Adam Geller, Founder, Edthena

You can help your teachers develop strong practices with a teaching video library

Pick any high-priority instructional initiative in your district. Can you think of at least one teacher who is excelling in that priority area?

How to Simplify Vaccine Management Compliance

April 6, 2022November 13, 2021 by Jeff Festa

There’s no question that vaccine mandates — from the federal level to state and organizational mandates — leave employers with ... Read more

eSchool Media

6 ways to keep students engaged in any type of classroom

November 9, 2021 by Sara Poniatowski, Social Studies Teacher, Stride Learning Solutions’ Instructional Services Team

Be it a traditional or virtual learning space, the goal is to keep students engaged--here are some strategies you can use in your classroom.

Whether your students take the bus to school or run downstairs to the computer room, keeping them engaged in their classwork throughout the day is the best way…

Newsline

Oklahoma Christian University and BloomBoard Announce New Partnership to Support Teacher Development and Salary Advancement with Micro-credentials

September 30, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

EDMOND, Okla. (September 30, 2021)- Today, Oklahoma Christian University (OC) and BloomBoard announced a partnership to help Oklahoma schools and ... Read more

SEL & Well-Being

How to overcome trauma through kindness

September 22, 2021 by Kim Fischer, Vice President of Communication, Waterford.org

As a result of the pandemic, many students faced ACEs or additional trauma without school, the only safe place for some—a teacher’s commitment can help many students stay on track

Mrs. Reavis was more than just my 5th-grade teacher. She was a lifeline. I always knew her persevering belief in me made a difference in my life, but…

Trauma-Informed Teaching

From Katrina to COVID: Kids heal in communities

December 7, 2022September 21, 2021 by Jenni Torres, Vice President of Curriculum, Waterford.org

An educator reflects on her experiences following Hurricane Katrina and how they can shed light on healing students dealing with COVID-related trauma

Some moments in life are unforgettable. For me, the experience of evacuating from New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina with my two young children and pup is one of…

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Global Impact Teacher Receives 2021 Kishor M. Kulkarni Distinguished High School Teacher Award

September 20, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (Sept. 20, 2021) – Scott Spohler, a science teacher at Global ImpactSTEM Academy, received the 2021 Kishor M. ... Read more

Filling the Gaps: How Modern, People-Centric Solutions Boost K-12 Success

April 6, 2022September 14, 2021 by Vcarlson

The K-12 industry has been expected to do more with less as budget constraints have plagued school districts across the ... Read more

COVID-19 Update

Heroes at Work: How San Diego USD made PD a pandemic priority

February 1, 2022September 10, 2021 by Kevin Hogan

Here, eSchool News highlights the San Diego Unified School District–one of the three K-12 Hero Awards winners. Keep reading this interview with Julie Garcia, the district's Director of…

District Management

What’s in store for the post-pandemic classroom?

August 27, 2021 by Laura Ascione

Confidence in using tech rises, but in the post-pandemic classroom, teachers are concerned about student emotional well-being

Seventy-seven percent of classroom teachers believe technology will help them be more effective in the post-pandemic classroom, but just 38 percent of educators report a positive view of…

Newsline

A New Approach to Kentucky Teacher Rank Change Seeks to Increase Teacher Growth and Retention in Kentucky

August 18, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

ASHLAND, Ky. (August 17, 2021) –The Kentucky Educational Development Corporation ( KEDC), in partnership with BloomBoard, is accelerating career advancement ... Read more

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ClassTag Launches ClassTag Goods to Eliminate Needless Teacher Out-of-Pocket Spending

August 12, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

NEW YORK, NY, August 12, 2021: ClassTag, the leading parent-teacher engagement platform, today announced the launch of ClassTag Goods, a ... Read more

Newsline

ParentSquare Partners With Serent Capital for Significant Growth Investment

August 4, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

SANTA BARBARA, CALIF.– AUGUST 03, 2021 — ParentSquare Inc., provider of thepremier unified school-to-home engagement platform for K-12, today announced ... Read more

SEL & Well-Being

3 steps educators can take to build social and emotional competence this summer

July 28, 2021July 14, 2021 by Paul LeBuffe, Senior Research Consultant & Former Vice President of Research & Development, Aperture Education

Social and emotional competencies can help educators manage their stress and navigate the coming school year in a healthy manner

Summer is here, and if you haven’t taken the opportunity yet, it’s time to relax. Teacher stress amidst the pandemic has understandably received a lot of attention, but…

Waterbury Public Schools Partners with BloomBoard to Address Teacher Retention Crisis

Educational Support for Students Reaches New Levels with Paper’s™ 2022-2023 Platform Upgrades

It’s not about the tech, but about how you use it

3 ways to highlight productive urgency while avoiding teacher burnout

3 ways to address teacher burnout

SplashLearn Announces SpringBoard Math Challenge 2022 Winners

Using tech to combat trauma

6 ways administrators can address teacher burnout in their schools

5 ways technology can help you combat teacher burnout

How to build relationships with instructional coaches

How to solve the teacher shortage remotely

How the COVID-19 pandemic changed how I teach

All in your head: Essential post-pandemic mental tactics for education leaders

3 steps to prepare for the next school crisis

How human connection calms teacher burnout

Learn to use books to foster critical thinking

How our district established a unified communication platform

Seven keys to effective teacher development

How to unlock the true power of student and teacher videos

3 ways classroom ecosystems are changing

3 tips for maximizing the impact of professional learning

Wayfair Professional Celebrates Local Teacher in Third Annual Dream Classroom Giveaway

TEACHERMADE BRINGS CO-TEACHER SUPPORT TO ITS INTERACTIVE ONLINE PLATFORM

Do your teachers know what good teaching looks like?

6 ways to keep students engaged in any type of classroom

Oklahoma Christian University and BloomBoard Announce New Partnership to Support Teacher Development and Salary Advancement with Micro-credentials

How to overcome trauma through kindness

From Katrina to COVID: Kids heal in communities

Global Impact Teacher Receives 2021 Kishor M. Kulkarni Distinguished High School Teacher Award

Heroes at Work: How San Diego USD made PD a pandemic priority

What’s in store for the post-pandemic classroom?

A New Approach to Kentucky Teacher Rank Change Seeks to Increase Teacher Growth and Retention in Kentucky

ClassTag Launches ClassTag Goods to Eliminate Needless Teacher Out-of-Pocket Spending

ParentSquare Partners With Serent Capital for Significant Growth Investment

Why interactive solutions are a smarter investment for schools

ClassMate by World Book Recognized with Prestigious ISTE Seal

School Specialty Honors Top Educators with 12th Annual Crystal Apple Awards

Follett Content Accelerates Public Library Strategy

Celebrating Teachers: Nominate Outstanding Educators for Crystal Apple Awards

School Specialty Expands Learning Beyond the Screen with New Outdoor Furniture Line

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