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A new PLC model that builds collective efficacy and fights teacher burnout

February 13, 2026 by Douglas Fisher & Nancy Frey, San Diego State University & Health Sciences High and Middle College

Why modern professional learning communities need to focus on adult learning, real problems, and spreading innovation--enter PLC+.

In schools across the country, teacher turnover and burnout have reached crisis levels. Educators are stretched thin, often working in isolation, and many professional learning communities (PLCs) fail…

Retention First: Hire Teachers Who Stay

February 9, 2026February 5, 2026 by Vcarlson

When staffing eats up 85% of a district’s budget, retention matters. Learn how K-12 districts use cross-department collaboration, smarter planning, ... Read more

Why Teachers Stay (and Why They Leave)

February 9, 2026February 5, 2026 by Vcarlson

Teacher turnover is nearing 22% nationwide — and even higher in urban districts. In this EdWeek panel, K-12 HR leaders ... Read more

AI in Education

New research challenges fears about AI in the classroom

February 5, 2026 by Staff and wire services reports

A new analysis shows AI in the classroom is most often used to promote reasoning, analysis, and evaluation rather than answer-getting.

Rather than replacing student thinking, when teachers design and guide AI experiences, the technology is most often used to deepen critical thinking and strengthen instruction

College and Career Readiness

Measuring student global competency learning using direct peer connections

January 22, 2026 by Marjorie B. Tiven, Global Cities, Inc.

Global competency can be taught--and measured--with simple but powerful strategies educators everywhere can use.

Our students are coming of age in a world that demands global competency. From economic interdependence to the accelerating effects of climate change and mass migration, students need…

Teacher Professional Development

Learning the “why” behind the math: How professional learning transformed our teachers

January 16, 2026 by Jason Aldridge, Charleston County School District

$Teachers are the first to tell you whether PD is worth their time…and our teachers are asking for more of this professional learning.$

When you walk into a math classroom in Charleston County School District, you can feel the difference. Students aren’t just memorizing steps--they’re reasoning through problems, explaining their thinking,…

District Management

Cutting costs without cutting corners

January 15, 2026 by Jacqueline Benson, Jurupa Unified School District

This district is streamlining payroll, staffing, and operations to stay ahead of shrinking budgets--here’s how other districts can follow suit

With the end of federal COVID-19 emergency funding and the inherent volatility of state income tax revenues, California school districts are in an era of financial uncertainty.

Student Well-Being

Reimagining teacher preparation to include student mental health supports

January 14, 2026 by Dr. Yuvraj Verma, Bessemer City Middle School & William Howard Taft University & Jennifer Veitch, Bessemer City Middle School

Teacher preparation programs must evolve to reflect the emotional realities of today’s classrooms--including student mental health.

Teacher preparation programs have long emphasized curriculum, instruction, and assessment. However, they often fall short in one critical area: social-emotional and mental health needs of students.

AI in Education

Grading student work with AI: What we lose when AI replaces teachers

December 22, 2025 by Dennis Magliozzi & Kristina Peterson, University of New Hampshire's Writers Academy

Our students don’t write to impress a rubric--they write to be heard, and using AI to grade student writing misses the mark.

A colleague of ours recently attended an AI training where the opening slide featured a list of all the ways AI can revolutionize our classrooms. Grading was listed…

Teacher Professional Development

How AI can fix PD for teachers

December 10, 2025 by Andy Szeto, Ed.D, Professor and District Administrator

Too many PD sessions remain generic, compliance-driven, or disconnected from day-to-day teaching realities--but AI can help.

Many teachers have experienced PD sessions that are disorganized, disconnected from practice, or delivered by outsiders who misunderstand the local context.

Teaching Trends

Plenty of schools have no-zeroes policies. And most teachers hate it, a new survey finds

October 17, 2025 by Kalyn Belsha, Chalkbeat

Many schools are rethinking what students should have to do to get a high school diploma, and how well no-zero policies work.

About one in four teachers say their schools don’t give students zeroes. And nearly all of them hate it.

School Management

Rethinking the role of guest teachers

September 29, 2025September 29, 2025 by Johanna A. Tortosa Earsley, School District of Lee County

One Florida district shows how investing in guest teachers transforms school culture, improves fill rates, and supports student success.

When I think about the importance of consistent classroom coverage, I always come back to the idea that students deserve to feel like their classroom is their home…

Teaching Trends

Back-to-school success for all: Building vital classroom skills

September 24, 2025 by Linda Rini, OTD, MS, OTR/L, CLC, Touro University School of Health Sciences Occupational Therapy Program

With occupational therapists integrated into daily classroom activities, student challenges can be addressed early.

As students and teachers prepare for a new school year, it’s important to remember that success in the classroom isn’t just about academics; it’s about supporting the whole child.

AI in Education

5 keys to AI success: A roadmap for K–12 administrators

September 9, 2025 by Ben Talsma, Van Andel Institute for Education

AI and its growing presence can make teachers nervous, but it doesn’t change the fundamental mission of education.

Like many educators, I have strong feelings about the abundance of artificial intelligence now used in schools. Some teachers choose to take a Gandalf approach to AI and…

AI in Education

5 ways to infuse AI into your classroom this school year

September 1, 2025 by Timothy Montalvo, Iona University

AI won’t replace teachers--but thoughtful AI use can lead to deeper student engagement and increased classroom efficiency.

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape the educational landscape, teachers have a unique opportunity to model how to use it responsibly, creatively, and strategically.

8 Must-Have Features of a Winning School Library Management System

September 18, 2025August 29, 2025 by Jeff Festa

Invest in your students’ futures with MackinVision. This new school library resource management tool delivers intuitive browsing, secure access, ... Read more

Literacy

5 steps to a successful literacy training rollout for teachers

August 12, 2025 by Catherine Guillory, Lafayette Parish School System

Teachers are busy, but educators will be inspired when they see the tangible results of their professional learning in literacy.

A lot of teachers assume that once students get to fourth or fifth grade, they already know how to read. And while this is true most of the…

Teacher Professional Development

Using AI to reimagine teacher preparation for scale, equity, and reflective practice

July 16, 2025 by David A. Slykhuis, Ph.D., Valdosta State University

A computerized AI coaching support model lets pre-service teachers engage in scalable, self-guided reflection for teacher preparation.

With growing teacher shortages nationwide, particularly in high-need subject areas and underserved communities, educator preparation programs (EPPs) have a big task at hand.

AI in Education

Gen Z educators embrace AI tools more often than Gen X

July 16, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

Overall, U.S. educators say AI tools have enhanced classroom engagement, but want clearer guidance on its use in learning.

While educators demonstrate enthusiasm for AI’s efficiency and accessibility benefits--especially younger educators--they also have a desire to preserve the human element in teaching and a demand for clearer…

Teacher Professional Development

5 resources to build stronger classrooms through PLCs

July 17, 2025July 14, 2025 by Laura Ascione

PLCs help educators collaborate with purpose and build stronger, more equitable learning communities to benefit teachers and students.

s the new school year approaches, one of the most powerful tools for continuous improvement is the professional learning community (PLC).

Digital Learning Tools

10 (and counting…) Google goodies for your classroom

July 7, 2025July 4, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Teachers of all subjects and grade levels can leverage these ideas and resources for using Google tools in the classroom.

During an ISTELive 25 session, Dr. Wanda Terral, chief of technology for Tennessee’s Lakeland School System, took attendees through a growing list of Google tools, along with some…

AI in Education

Building an educator’s AI toolbox

July 2, 2025July 2, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Enhance engagement, personalize instruction, and streamline tasks with AI tools that support smarter, more efficient classroom learning.

It seems like everywhere you look, AI is there--and classrooms are no exception. During an ISTELive 25 session, Eric Curts, a technology integration specialist with the Stark Portage…

AI in Education

Enterprise AI is changing education

June 23, 2025 by Laura Ascione

AI can help educators spend more time teaching as they strive to create a more engaging, personalized experience for students

AI is poised to reshape education, impacting everything from administrative tasks and assessments to how students navigate research and develop critical thinking skills.

Teaching Trends

4 reflections on the end of the school year

June 18, 2025 by Laura Ascione

As classrooms empty, educators can use insights from this school year to strengthen next year's teaching practices

As the school year draws to a close, K-12 educators can pause, reflect, and intentionally carry lessons forward. The end of the year is not just a time…

CoSN Corner

Whose call: A student-driven approach to school cell phone policies

June 17, 2025 by Megan Pacheco, Challenge Success

Including students in designing solutions helps establish school cell phone policies that are more likely to be successful and sustained.

Over the last few years we have had the pleasure of working with several school partners to address the growing concern around cell phones in schools. Using a…

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

Teacher Well-Being

Teacher stress levels have surpassed pandemic-era highs

June 6, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Student behavior challenges, low compensation, and administrative demands are driving teacher stress, burnout, and turnover.

America’s K-12 educators are more stressed than ever, with many considering leaving the profession altogether, according to new survey data from Prodigy Education.

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,…

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

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

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.

AI in Education

What I learned building an AI tool for my own kids (and millions more worldwide)

April 25, 2025 by Ivan Crewkov, Buddy.ai

It may require a heavy lift up front, but if an AI product can truly make a difference for kids, every challenge is worth it.

A recent survey found that 88 percent of U.S. parents believe AI is essential to their children’s education, but most aren’t even sure whether the technology is being…

AI in Education

The human edge in the AI era

April 22, 2025 by Tara Chklovski, Technovation

Career survival now demands we continuously learn, embrace the discomfort of being beginners again, and boldly step into the AI unknown.

In the Future of Jobs 2025 report, the World Economic Forum predicts that 60 percent of jobs will require upskilling or retraining, or they'll be threatened. The skills we…

AI in Education

Philly teacher embraces AI but treads carefully amid data privacy and bias concerns

April 21, 2025 by Carly Sitrin, Chalkbeat

Educators say they want students to learn how to use AI and machines as a tool to help them locate their humanity within their own writing.

When Adrienne Staten’s fellow teachers first started talking about using artificial intelligence tools in their classrooms, Staten was not on board.

AI in Education

Data shows growing GenAI adoption in K-12

April 18, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Educators and administrators remain optimistic about GenAI's potential and the positive impact it can have on K-12 learning.

Almost 3 in 5 K-12 educators (55 percent) have positive perceptions about GenAI, despite concerns and perceived risks in its adoption, according to updated data from Cengage Group's…

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

AI in Education

Most teachers agree AI is a time-saver

April 7, 2025 by ESchool Media Contributors

Teachers who use AI frequently say they believe the technology will have a positive impact on students' learning

More than half of educators (62 percent) are already making use of AI at school, with more than one-quarter using it daily for work purposes, according to a…

A new PLC model that builds collective efficacy and fights teacher burnout

New research challenges fears about AI in the classroom

Measuring student global competency learning using direct peer connections

Learning the “why” behind the math: How professional learning transformed our teachers

Cutting costs without cutting corners

Reimagining teacher preparation to include student mental health supports

Grading student work with AI: What we lose when AI replaces teachers

How AI can fix PD for teachers

Plenty of schools have no-zeroes policies. And most teachers hate it, a new survey finds

Rethinking the role of guest teachers

Back-to-school success for all: Building vital classroom skills

5 keys to AI success: A roadmap for K–12 administrators

5 ways to infuse AI into your classroom this school year

5 steps to a successful literacy training rollout for teachers

Using AI to reimagine teacher preparation for scale, equity, and reflective practice

Gen Z educators embrace AI tools more often than Gen X

5 resources to build stronger classrooms through PLCs

10 (and counting…) Google goodies for your classroom

Building an educator’s AI toolbox

Enterprise AI is changing education

4 reflections on the end of the school year

Whose call: A student-driven approach to school cell phone policies

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

Teacher stress levels have surpassed pandemic-era highs

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

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

The 5 dimensions of AI literacy

What I learned building an AI tool for my own kids (and millions more worldwide)

The human edge in the AI era

Philly teacher embraces AI but treads carefully amid data privacy and bias concerns

Data shows growing GenAI adoption in K-12

Most teachers agree AI is a time-saver

Why interactive solutions are a smarter investment for schools

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

Avantis Education Transforms Classroom Inclusivity with Launch of EduverseTHRIVE at TCEA 2026

Lerner Publishing Group Launches Dr. Gholdy Muhammad’s Genius and Joy Curriculum

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