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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…
AI in Education

Understanding why students cheat and use AI: Insights for meaningful assessments

April 3, 2025 by Timothy Montalvo, Iona University
By addressing the causes of cheating, teachers can motivate students to engage with assessments authentically and avoid AI-based cheating.
In recent years, the rise of AI technologies and the increasing pressures placed on students have made academic dishonesty a growing concern. Students, especially in the middle and…
AI in Education

Report details uneven AI use among teachers, principals

March 28, 2025 by Laura Ascione
Teachers most commonly reported using AI to generate lesson materials, assess students, and differentiate instruction.
English/language arts and science teachers were almost twice as likely to say they use AI tools compared to math teachers or elementary teachers of all subjects, according to…
AI in Education

A new era for teachers as AI disrupts instruction

March 14, 2025 by Heather Staker, The Christensen Institute
The rise of AI and AI-powered, online apps for instruction is allowing for mass learning at unprecedented speed and scale.
Picture your favorite teacher from your childhood. He or she may have been great at explaining things, energetic, affirming, funny, or had other wonderful attributes. I remember Mrs.…
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.

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
Digital Learning Tools

Growing communicative, knowledge-building composers: A focus on process

February 12, 2025 by Brett Stamm, University of Southern Mississippi 
Digital skills are are skills students will use for life, and they’re already part of many state and national standards.
Teaching writing today is much like being a conductor of an orchestra. Just like a conductor brings together different instruments and dynamics to create a cinematic score or…
Student Well-Being

5 restorative practices that help teachers create connections

February 11, 2025 by Kim Harding, Van Andel Institute for Education
Incorporating restorative practices into the classroom allows teachers to manage conflicts while creating a culture that respects and values each student
It’s hard to overstate the influence of school on a student’s social-emotional development. Outside of their immediate family, a student will spend most of their life among a…
SEL & Well-Being

How SEL can help prevent burnout in teachers and students

February 4, 2025 by Kseniia Begma, IB Educator
Integrating SEL into daily practices helps schools equip teachers and students with the tools to navigate stress and build strong connections
The demands of modern education often leave teachers and students feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. From juggling multiple responsibilities to meeting high expectations, burnout has become a significant challenge…
Education Policy & Funding

What teachers want Donald Trump to know about their schools and their jobs

January 31, 2025 by Erica Meltzer, Chalkbeat
Teachers want Trump to know they care deeply about their students, want to prepare them for success, and that education is a priority.
Donald Trump will become the 47th president with his inauguration on Monday. What do America’s educators want from him?
Edtech Trends

Collaborate and celebrate at TCEA 2025

February 7, 2025January 29, 2025 by Laura Ascione
At TCEA 2025, embark on a learning journey with your fellow educators and find inspiration with keynote speakers, sessions, and more.
Educators, IT leaders, tech professionals, and everyone in between will find inspiration and connection at the 2025 TCEA Convention & Exposition in Austin, Texas.
Live @ FETC 2025

Breaking Classroom Barriers with Advanced AV

January 17, 2025January 16, 2025 by Laura Ascione
The Forney Independent School District sought to break away from traditional classroom setups, aiming to enhance teacher mobility and foster ... Read more
AI in Education

6 tips to help your school unlock the most value from AI

January 15, 2025 by Duane Barnes, RapidScale, A Cox Business Company
Data strategies help ensure that AI models are optimized for all stakeholders, especially students, teachers, and administrators.
For campuses and districts that haven’t started their AI journeys, it’s critical to know that AI models are only as good as the data that goes into the…
Newsline

Over 2,600 Educational Institutions Including 32 State Departments of Education Purchased or Renewed Licenses for Lexia Aspire or Lexia LETRS Professional Learning Courses in 2024

December 27, 2024 by ESchool News Staff
BOSTON – In 2024, more than 2,600 districts, schools, and state departments purchased or renewed licenses to Lexia Aspire™ Professional ... Read more
AI in Education

Does AI think like your students?

December 25, 2024 by Dr. Steve Ritter, Carnegie Learning
The true revolution lies in using AI to empower and elevate the minds of our students--here's how to navigate that path.
Over the last 30 years, I have witnessed the evolving landscape of AI in education. Many early AI efforts were focused on using computers to model human thinking…
Durable Skills

5 ways educators can shrink the critical thinking gap

December 17, 2024 by Sarah McNeil, Thinking Maps
When we help students develop fundamental cognitive and metacognitive skills, learning becomes easier--and a lot more fun.
Achievement discrepancies among U.S. students remain persistent and troubling--despite decades of targeted interventions and whole-school improvement programs.
AI in Education

Teachers: It’s time to make friends with AI

December 13, 2024 by Dan Sarofian-Butin, PhD, Merrimack College
A professor offers some strategies for using AI with students in innovative and thought-provoking ways in the classroom.
My first-year college students have a very narrow perspective of AI. “In high school,” wrote one student on an anonymous survey I give at the start of the…
Student Well-Being

3 ways to connect to students and inspire their learning

December 12, 2024December 12, 2024 by Robert Ahdoot, Yay Math
Establishing meaningful human connections with students is a boon for inspired learning and deeper student engagement.
A recent Gallup survey asked more than 2,000 Gen Z students which factors coalesce to make the best middle/high school teachers. I’m heartened by their clear frontrunner.
AI in Education

AI and teacher burnout: Can technology really help?

December 3, 2024 by Eric Stano, Magic EdTech
AI has the potential to alleviate teachers' burnout and improve the teaching experience, but only if used thoughtfully as a tool.
Teachers are facing ever-growing demands: providing quality lessons, attending to individual student needs, and managing administrative loads that stretch their time and energy to the limit.
Teaching Trends

A CTE teacher shares 8 strategies to increase student engagement

November 15, 2024 by Jaison Brooks, CTE Educator
There is no silver bullet to remedy student engagement--there are, however, strategies we can use to help our cause.
As classroom teachers, one of the many challenges we face is student engagement. With the changing landscape of education, how do we keep students focused and provide them…
AI in Education

How AI can unleash student curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking

November 12, 2024 by Jamie MacPherson, Van Andel Institute for Education
It’s vital to equip students with the tools they need to thrive in a new digital age and use AI to grow creativity and critical thinking.
Maybe it’s just me, but it feels as though AI is starting to take over the world. To be clear, I don’t mean this in an “evil robots”…
Innovation Insights

How to Empower Students to Navigate Politics and Media Bias in the 2024 Election

November 1, 2024October 25, 2024 by Kevin Hogan
It’s tough enough for the average American to navigate through the torrents of mis- and disinformation flooding social media platforms. ... Read more
STEM & STEAM Trends

Getting pre-service teachers comfortable using and teaching with STEAM tools

October 25, 2024 by Christine Maier, Dean College
Students training to be early childhood and early elementary teachers often see STEAM as intimidating--hands-on robots helped them.
In my fall 3rd-year “STEM in Early Childhood” class, I noticed a common trend: The pre-service teachers, who were all women, shared a stereotypical belief that they were…
Literacy

4 components of an effective literacy ecosystem

October 22, 2024 by Laura Ascione
4 components of an effective literacy ecosystem or literacy program
Literacy is arguably the most important skill needed to ensure students reach academic and professional success. It's also important that students establish strong literacy skills from the get-go--because…
Student Well-Being

Simple steps to navigate difficult classroom discussions

October 9, 2024 by Kim Harding, Van Andel Institute for Education
Teachers never know when an awkward or difficult classroom discussions will arise--and how they respond impacts student growth.
At some point in their career, every teacher will find themselves having a difficult discussion with their students. My first took place not long after I began teaching.
Newsline

Edthena Introduces VC3, the Next Evolution of Video Coaching for Educators

October 2, 2024 by ESchool News Staff
SAN FRANCISCO – Edthena is transforming the video coaching process for educators with the launch of VC3, the next evolution ... Read more
District Management

Confronting chronic absenteeism

September 16, 2024September 16, 2024 by Laura Ascione
Chronic absenteeism is a persistent challenges in districts across the nation--and expert stakeholders are working hard to change it.
Across the country, teachers and education leaders continue to fight rising rates of student absences. Curbing chronic absenteeism among students is particularly in the post-pandemic era as educators…
Teacher Well-Being

The joy of teaching and educator well-being  

September 13, 2024 by Dr. Mamie L. Pack, Western Governors University
Using practical strategies to find joy can help educators maintain their love of teaching and preserve their well-being.
Across the country, teachers like you are decorating classrooms, creating lesson plans, and preparing for new students. You have invested numerous hours planning how to help students learn and…
Newsline

HMH Introduces Coachly to Empower Educators with On-Demand Instructional Coaching for Back to School

September 2, 2024 by ESchool News Staff
BOSTON — Adaptive learning company  HMH today announced the launch of HMH Coachly™, an innovative service that provides educators with unlimited access to ... Read more
Literacy

6 ways to maximize paraeducators in structured literacy classrooms

August 21, 2024August 21, 2024 by Laura Axtell, M.Ed., MCC, Reading Horizons
The more paraeducators know about the content and curriculum, the more they can expand instructional options with Structured Literacy.
Could Harry Potter have defeated Voldemort without the skill and support of Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley? Not a chance. Can you imagine Lucy without Ethel? It’s unthinkable.
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