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One amazing example of how to train teachers on technology

July 26, 2016February 12, 2014 by By Meris Stansbury, Associate Editor

eSchool News provides not only daily original content on the latest in technology and innovation in education, but is a trusted resource for teachers and administrators on how…

Blended Learning

7 ways to prepare incoming teachers for blended learning

January 28, 2014 by By Meris Stansbury, Associate Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_meris' target='_blank'>@eSN_Meris</a>

In keeping with the recent professional development reform of focusing less on technology skills that are constantly changing and more on mindset and 21st century pedagogy, the key…

District Management

Why teachers think Gov. Christie is a bully

January 10, 2014 by Staff and wire services reports

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says he’s not a bully, but there are plenty of teachers in New Jersey who would disagree, the Washington Post reports.

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One amazing example of how to train teachers on technology

January 8, 2014 by By Meris Stansbury, Associate Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_meris' target='_blank'>@eSN_Meris</a>

Imagine you need to learn how to fly a jet. You’re given a link that describes how and an online video tutorial…nervous? Now imagine you’re being taught by…

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The 33 digital skills every 21st century teacher should have

January 3, 2014 by Staff and wire services reports

Every single teacher is concerned about his/her teaching practices and the skills involved in this process, Educational Technology and Mobile Learning reports.

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Accountability without autonomy is tyranny

August 22, 2016December 27, 2013 by Staff and wire services reports

When educational research reaches the public through the corporate media, the consequences are often dire, explains P.L. Thomas for the Daily Kos.

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5 ways schools throw away talented teachers

December 13, 2013 by By Meris Stansbury, Associate Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_meris' target='_blank'>@eSN_Meris</a>

According to a new report based on thousands of educator responses, schools across the country don’t have a pipeline for leadership, discouraging talented teachers from staying in education.…

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Teacher turnover in North Carolina significantly higher than previous year

December 10, 2013 by Staff and wire services reports

More teachers left their posts last year—significantly more than the previous year, according to a report released yesterday, NC Policy Watch reports.

Teaching Trends

Are teachers being set up for failure? You decide

December 10, 2013 by By Meris Stansbury, Associate Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_meris' target='_blank'>@eSN_Meris</a>

Teacher preparation programs are leaving teachers to fend for themselves and to discover their own path to classroom management instead of relying on “proven” strategies based on research,…

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Merit pay for teachers is only fair

November 28, 2013 by Staff and wire services reports

Business has long been accustomed to rewarding good performance with salary increases, but the birth of merit pay for teachers ... Read more

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Teachers, technology & talent: Could education be an untapped investment opportunity?

November 26, 2013 by Staff and wire services reports

My mother was an English teacher. My Father an art teacher. My sister is a modern languages teacher. One could say that the ABCs are my DNA, the…

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6 ways eBooks can support Common Core

January 2, 2014November 14, 2013 by By Meris Stansbury, Associate Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_meris' target='_blank'>@eSN_Meris</a>

As schools begin implementing the Common Core State Standards, experts say that this could be an opportune time for districts to explore eBooks, specifically because eBooks’ technology features…

Blended Learning

How 3 teachers are shaking up online learning

November 12, 2013 by Staff and wire services reports

Not too long ago, Pearson (the ginormous education company – yes it’s a technical term) put out a few really interesting videos about teachers who are shaking up…

District Management

How to support teachers for 21st century learning

November 1, 2013 by By Meris Stansbury, Associate Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_meris' target='_blank'>@eSN_Meris</a>

Implementing broad concepts like critical thinking and communication may seem like natural next steps to educators, but unless teachers receive support from school policy and infrastructure, providing students…

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Report: ELA teachers not implementing Common Core

October 23, 2013October 23, 2013 by By Meris Stansbury, Associate Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_meris' target='_blank'>@eSN_Meris</a>

According to a stunning report released today, “a huge percentage of ELA teachers” aren't making the instructional shifts necessary for the Common Core, instead relying on old teaching…

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Why the ‘GREAT Teachers and Principals Act’ is not great

October 10, 2013 by Staff and wire services reports

During the last few years, The New Schools Venture Fund (NSVF), a major private funder of K-12 charter schools, has been intensely involved in creating and promoting a…

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Are teachers and ed tech businesses working towards the same goal?

September 27, 2013 by Staff and wire services reports

Education technology businesses have come up with hundreds, if not thousands, of products meant to make teachers’ lives easier and improve student achievement, Mind/Shift reports.

STEM & STEAM

A State-By-State Look at Top Ed-Tech Initiatives

May 11, 2019September 13, 2013 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a>@eSN_Laura</a>

Sometimes, an ed-tech initiative grabs national headlines. Other times, a technology initiative quietly spreads throughout a school building or district as it connects teachers with mentors, helps administrators…

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Tips for using Pinterest in the classroom

February 17, 2017February 12, 2013 by Laura Ascione

Many aspiring crafters and cooking fanatics are familiar with Pinterest, a social media site set up like a virtual bulletin board in which users “pin” favorite home décor,…

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Opinion: How schools (even great ones) fail kids with ADHD

December 12, 2016September 24, 2012 by Staff and wire services reports

here’s a group of students struggling through school rd to navigate that gets little attention in the media or in the debate about how to fix schools: Children…

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Facebook pokes start-up Teachbook with lawsuit

August 26, 2010 by Maya Prabhu

Facebook is concerned that a start-up social network for teachers with the word "book" in its title is infringing on its own trademarks, CNET reports.

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Schools get $10 billion to save education jobs

November 18, 2010August 11, 2010 by From staff and wire reports

Summoned back from summer break, the House on Aug. 10 pushed through an emergency $26 billion jobs bill that Democrats said would save 300,000 teachers, police, and other…

Curriculum

Free videos explore the science behind the Olympics

January 27, 2010January 24, 2010 by From staff and wire reports

Teachers looking for ways to incorporate the Olympic Winter Games into their instruction have a new resource they can use: NBC Learn, the educational arm of NBC News,…

Teaching Trends

$2 million awards to assist in teaching American history

March 13, 2025January 2, 2009 by ESchool News

Note: Deadline for intent to apply is Jan. 12. Local educational agencies that work in partnership with an institution of higher education, a non-profit history or humanities organization,…

Teaching Trends

$4,400 awards for summer seminars and institutes

March 13, 2025January 2, 2009 by ESchool News

Each year the National Endowment for the Humanities' Division of Education Programs offers teachers opportunities to study humanities topics in a number of summer seminars and institutes. Seminar…

One amazing example of how to train teachers on technology

7 ways to prepare incoming teachers for blended learning

Why teachers think Gov. Christie is a bully

One amazing example of how to train teachers on technology

The 33 digital skills every 21st century teacher should have

Accountability without autonomy is tyranny

5 ways schools throw away talented teachers

Teacher turnover in North Carolina significantly higher than previous year

Are teachers being set up for failure? You decide

Merit pay for teachers is only fair

Teachers, technology & talent: Could education be an untapped investment opportunity?

6 ways eBooks can support Common Core

How 3 teachers are shaking up online learning

How to support teachers for 21st century learning

Report: ELA teachers not implementing Common Core

Why the ‘GREAT Teachers and Principals Act’ is not great

Are teachers and ed tech businesses working towards the same goal?

A State-By-State Look at Top Ed-Tech Initiatives

Opinion: How schools (even great ones) fail kids with ADHD

Schools get $10 billion to save education jobs

Free videos explore the science behind the Olympics

$2 million awards to assist in teaching American history

$4,400 awards for summer seminars and institutes

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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