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Classroom Management

How we designed a space where our students connect, collaborate, and flourish

June 6, 2025 by Jade Stevens, LA Promise Fund and Westbrook Academy
Our charter school, Westbrook Academy, has been serving middle and high school students in the South Los Angeles area for the past six years and stands as a beacon of opportunity for our community.
Our charter school, Westbrook Academy, has been serving middle and high school students in the South Los Angeles area for the past six years and stands as a…
Literacy

5 ways our students benefit from our online literacy platform

May 27, 2025 by Kasi Hockensmith, Mason Intermediate School & Emily Pate, Mason Middle School
Online platforms have helped significantly transform English Learner students' reading progress--and their confidence.
When we began noticing significant gaps for both our English Learner students and native English speakers between intentional phonemic awareness and work with word parts, we knew we…
Curriculum & Assessment

How to integrate environmental concepts into every subject

May 14, 2025May 12, 2025 by Rachel Arbor, Gaia Scholastic
Weaving environmental literacy into learning starts by connecting students to nature and finding an entry point for each subject.
Key points: As a teacher and advocate for environmental education, I’ve seen students around the country feeling “eco-anxiety.” When I ... Read more
Students with Special Needs

Meeting the rising demand for school-based speech and behavioral support

May 8, 2025 by Cheryl Haibach, Kelly Education
Adapting to the growing need for therapy services in schools requires innovation and flexibility--here's how to meet the demand.
As districts and schools nationwide struggle to find qualified therapists, particularly speech-language pathologists and board-certified behavior analysts (BCBAs), there’s a growing demand for these specialized professionals.
ELL

6 ways to make math more accessible for multilingual learners

April 4, 2025 by Veronica Burnett, Accelerate Learning
Using edtech tools and other supports, teachers can make math more meaningful and engaging for multilingual learners (MLs).
Many math tasks involve reading, writing, speaking, and listening. These language demands can be particularly challenging for students whose primary language is not English.
Newsline

Product Enhancements from Discovery Education Foster Improved Engagement and Personalization

March 20, 2025 by ESchool News Staff
Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education, the creators of essential K-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world, today announced ... Read more
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.…
Edtech Trends

Leveraging edtech for differentiated instruction

March 11, 2025 by Sam Bowman, Contributing Writer
Edtech adoption succeeds when it serves clear pedagogical purposes and supports genuine student needs, including differentiated instruction.
Meeting the diverse learning needs of students has long challenged educators who recognize that each student processes information differently and progresses at their own pace.
Innovation Insights

How Competency-Based Education Can Sustain Today’s Classrooms

March 4, 2025March 1, 2025 by Kevin Hogan
Sean Ryan, President of McGraw Hill School Group, breaks down the elements of Competency-Based Education (CBE) in education and how its implementation can transform teaching and learning. CBE…
Teaching Trends

Explicit instruction: Students need more of it

February 21, 2025 by Jeremy Kaplan, Chalkbeat
Explicit instruction is a deliberate progression of modeling, guided practice, and independent practice of a skill or a concept.
As a progressive educator in New York City for 30 years, I thought I had all the answers. The best teaching had to do with inquiry, with “higher-level…
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.
Digital Learning

GenAI and cultural competency: New priorities in teacher preparation

February 19, 2025 by Kelly Vaughn, Ph.D., School of Education at Notre Dame de Namur University
Cultural competency and AI literacy in teacher training programs can fundamentally transform how educators are prepared for the future.
Generative AI has the potential to transform teaching practices, improve efficiency, and even promote equity--but if used without care, it can also reinforce harmful biases.
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…
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.
Edtech Trends

5 education innovation trends to watch in 2025

January 20, 2025 by Julia Freeland Fisher, Clayton Christensen Institute
Generative AI will continue to have a lasting impact on education--but how will districts integrate it for the greater good?
Clayton Christensen once said, “If we are to develop profound theory to solve the intractable problems in our societally-critical domains… we must learn to crawl into the life of what…
Teaching Trends

Where AI and multimodal learning will go in 2025

December 13, 2024 by Nhon Ma, Numerade
The future of learning depends on a multimodal learning approach that combines unique human teaching with the versatility of AI for students.
From STEM to general education, the lessons we’ve learned through student and instructor feedback have proved universal. Students just don't want to be fed answers, and educators need…
Live @ FETC 2025

AI Sessions You’ll Love

January 6, 2025December 12, 2024 by Laura Ascione
Whether you’re comfortable with AI or a classroom AI newbie, there’s an AI session for everyone at FETC 2025
Like it or not, AI is definitely here to stay. And while generative AI tools will continue to evolve and offer new capabilities in all industries, AI’s influence…
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.
STEM & STEAM Trends

3 tips to authentically engage students in real-world STEM learning

December 4, 2024 by Petra van't Slot, High School Science Teacher
Even reluctant students become interested in science learning when they know their work is applicable to the world around them.
Earlier this year, I was teaching science to a group of rising 9th grade students involved in a summer learning program. Students had the opportunity to engage in…
Students with Special Needs

This season, finding my gratitude in art and teaching

November 28, 2024 by Sara Wodarski, NewHope Academy
Educators guide and support students, but also learn from gratitude from their curiosity, problem-solving skills, and unique ways of thinking
My students surprise me with their creativity and resilience. They’re not just kids in a special education school; they’re individuals who teach me new ways to view art…
Newsline

Boys Town Announces Patent Pending on AI Enhanced Training System & Assistive Mixed Reality Technology

November 26, 2024 by ESchool News Staff
Boys Town Nebraska (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Boys Town today announced the filing of patents for two groundbreaking AI-integrated innovations in ... Read more
STEM & STEAM Trends

7 reasons to ditch recipe-style science labs

November 22, 2024 by Lindsay Mosshammer, Frances Xavier Warde School
Engaging science labs that align with workforce-ready skills break down barriers to learning complex subjects.
Elementary science lessons often follow a rigid, textbook-driven approach, with students passively following predetermined procedures and observing expected outcomes.
Literacy

Understanding dyslexia: Why early diagnosis and intervention matter 

November 20, 2024 by Robin Zikmund, IMSE Foundation
Teaching students with dyslexia requires more than curriculum--it takes early screenings and access to science-backed reading instruction.
For years, parents and educators around the country have been warning that prevalent approaches to literacy are not working, and state legislatures are responding.
Literacy

5 ways we used our literacy platforms to engage students

November 14, 2024 by Larry LaPrise & Jessica Zimmerman, Valley View Leadership Academy
Engaging literacy systems are positively impacting students and giving them critical foundational skills--while boosting student engagement.
With a student population that’s roughly 85 percent Hispanic, our K-8 academy faces some interesting-but-not-insurmountable literacy challenges.
Literacy

The decoding threshold is a key barrier to reading proficiency in older K-12 students

November 13, 2024 by ESchool News Staff
Foundational decoding skills and their impact on comprehension beyond elementary school offer insights into supporting students in reading.
Despite expectations that students master basic reading skills by third grade, many continue to struggle with reading into upper elementary school and beyond.

Maximize Your California Educator Professional Development Investments

May 15, 2025November 8, 2024 by Jeff Festa
  A comprehensive professional development program enhances educator capacity by addressing non-academic barriers to learning, enhancing teaching techniques, and fostering ... Read more

The Ultimate District Guide to Teaching Multilingual Learners to Read

October 31, 2024 by Jeff Festa
  This practical 6-step guide is a must-have for K-12 leaders. Ignite Reading CEO Jessica Sliwerski provides actionable tips to ... 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…
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.
Students with Special Needs

Why neurotypical students should learn alongside their neurodiverse and disabled peers

October 9, 2024 by Gina Brady, Fraser
Inclusive education means that classrooms enhance empathy, reduce social anxiety, and encourage positive social interactions.
As the new school year approaches, educators have an opportunity to reflect on how they can make their classrooms more inclusive. By embracing inclusive education, teachers not only…
Education Technology

How Useful is Technology for Teaching and Learning?

September 26, 2024 by ESchool News
How Useful is Technology for Teaching and Learning?
Technology has become an essential tool in modern education, transforming both teaching and learning processes. Its integration into the classroom offers numerous advantages that enhance the learning experience…
Classroom Learning

5 ways to use crafts to drive deeper learning  

September 23, 2024 by Ben Talsma, Van Andel Institute for Education
Meaningful, hands-on craft activities can promote deeper learning through creative and thoughtful teaching practices.
Who doesn’t love arts and crafts? From the early days of kindergarten, teachers have used crafts as a way to foster students’ curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking skills.
AI in Education

Student recordings: A new element in the online classroom

September 18, 2024 by Jordan O’Connell, Northeast Iowa Community College & Howard College
Student video, via student recordings, can become a flexible and creative means by which understanding can be demonstrated in online learning.
In the hands of anyone eager to learn, a camera and a microphone can become an inherently flexible and creative means by which understanding can be demonstrated.
Newsline

Rise Vision Introduces New Screen Sharing Feature to Enhance Collaboration and Engagement

September 17, 2024 by ESchool News Staff
Rise Vision, the #1 digital signage software solution is excited to announce the launch of its new screen sharing feature, designed to enhance ... Read more
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…

Gaining Insight into Student Comprehension and Learning Gaps with AI

October 30, 2024September 11, 2024 by Jeff Festa
Discover how AI-powered tools can help you identify learning gaps and boost student comprehension. Enhance classroom success with real-time insights ... Read more
College and Career Readiness

Test: The four-letter word that works with GPA for college admissions

September 9, 2024 by Katie Letts, UWorld
Looking at GPA and standardized test scores together in college admissions offers a more comprehensive view of a student's academic potential.
If you work long enough in education, you see that most academic trends swing through extreme phases like a pendulum. College admissions trends have followed suit, especially regarding…
Classroom Management

The psychology of classroom management: Behaviorist and humanistic theories

September 6, 2024 by Dr. Yuvraj Verma, Bessemer City Middle School
Integrating behaviorist and humanistic approaches create classroom management policies that are well-managed and emotionally supportive.
Classroom management is paramount to effective teaching. It sets the stage for a productive learning environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
STEM & STEAM Trends

Supporting gender equity in AI and tech education

September 5, 2024 by Sam Bowman, Contributing Writer
Encouraging girls and young women to pursue careers in tech and AI creates a more balanced STEM workforce now--and in the future.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the technology education sphere. As AI develops and integrates further into societal applications like careers, it’s essential to recognize the importance of gender…
Universal Design for Learning

Fine-tuning learning spaces for neurodiverse students

August 26, 2024 by Laura Ascione
Often, learning spaces and educational environment are not designed for optimal learning among all groups, including neurodiversity.
As schools seek to ensure all students are able to learn to their fullest potential, a new guide explores ideas and strategies for creating inclusive learning spaces.
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