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Educators are turning yoga into a vehicle for school and community change

December 5, 2022June 21, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Teacher burnout and the need for SEL and mental health support among students are at all-time highs--but wellness practices can help

After a tumultuous few years teaching during a pandemic, some educators are embarking on a unique approach to social and emotional learning (SEL) training this summer: They're pursuing…

District Management

Adopting new student support systems

June 14, 2022 by Kevin Hogan

Student support is critical--here's how these systems are changing and evolving to be more comprehensive and informative

In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: 3 “keepers” from teaching in a pandemic; 3 ways families can support students’ learning at home; and…

Online & Hybrid Learning

What’s so great about online teaching?

December 7, 2022June 13, 2022 by Dr. Anahí Viladrich, Sociologist & Medical Anthropologist & Professor, Queens College, QC

A sociology professor shares key pedagogical lessons about online learning and online teaching learned during COVID-19.

Had I been asked what I thought about online teaching two years ago, I would probably have given you quite an earful of the many known shortcomings of…

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Computer Science professor honored with teaching excellence award

June 2, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

June 2, 2022, Blue Bell/Pottstown, Pa.— For over two decades, Dr. Kendall Martin has been introducing her students at Montgomery ... Read more

Literacy

To help young students read, acceleration beats remediation

December 7, 2022June 2, 2022 by Sarah Fontana, Teaching and Learning Coordinator for ELA and Literacy, Round Lake Area Schools

Focusing on teaching students what they’ve missed while continuing with grade-level material can close learning gaps in reading with acceleration and not remediation.

Due to the pandemic, many students have fallen behind grade-level expectations. Educators are trying to get students caught up in the most efficient way possible. It may feel…

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Pivot Interactives Announces New Iris™ Technology to Increase Students’ Active Phenomena-Based Learning

May 12, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

(May12, 2022) — Pivot Interactives introduces a new set of tools, Iris™, which make learning critical science concepts—such as heat ... Read more

STEM & STEAM Trends

3 ways to teach multi-sensory math

December 7, 2022April 18, 2022 by Liz Peyser, National Director of Content and Implementation, Curriculum Associates

Multi-sensory learning enables students to interact with the mathematics for deep, grounded learning

Learning mathematics is much more than memorization. Rote drill and practice have not shown to lead to significant improvements in mathematics abilities, but rather, using strategies that engage…

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How UX classroom design empowers students

April 4, 2022 by Lauren Gilchrist, Contributing Writer, eSchool News

Involving students in UX classroom design can lead to meaningful conversations and lasting bonds

It’s the last day of summer break. You walk the halls, ducking your head into classrooms as you go. Each ... Read more

Teacher Professional Development

4 ways to reclaim your love of teaching

December 5, 2022March 14, 2022 by Dawn McCotter, Teacher Programs Manager, Van Andel Institute for Education

The past few years have been overwhelming, but it's possible to rediscover the joy in teaching

If you feel like this year has been more stressful, more overwhelming, and more difficult to find the joy of teaching than ever before, you’re not alone. With…

District Management

The new normal: Edtech techniques that will inspire learning

March 3, 2022March 1, 2022 by Kevin Hogan

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

In this episode of Getting There: Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: 3 tools to support trauma-informed teaching; Why you should focus on esports--experts share their advice;…

Trauma-Informed Teaching

3 tools to support trauma-informed teaching

December 7, 2022February 23, 2022 by Larissa McCauley, Music & Technology Teacher, Perry Hall Christian School

Trauma-informed teaching is likely to be an essential skill for teachers as students return to full-time in-person learning this fall

While the awareness of trauma-informed teaching has been a concept I have grappled with, teaching amidst the COVID-19 pandemic has moved this concept to the forefront in terms…

District Management

Essential time-tested teaching tactics

March 9, 2022February 15, 2022 by Kevin Hogan

In this week's episode of Getting There: Innovations in Education, host Kevin Hogan explores ideas to center educator wellness, using critical thinking in ELA and social studies, and…

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

7 Black History Month resources for February and beyond

January 25, 2023February 2, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Black History Month teaching materials offer excellent insight to help students grasp the challenging topics surrounding race and prejudice

During Black History Month, educators have the opportunity to delve into the difficult–and often uncomfortable–experiences of Black people in the U.S. and around the world.

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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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A tale of three cities: Emerging from the pandemic…or not

November 11, 2021 by Britten Follett

School libraries play a pivotal role in school buildings and communities--what direction will they take as schools return to in-person learning?

As our world is emerging from the pandemic, there is a distinct division in our communities that was clearly articulated by the three librarians who participated in a…

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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

Classroom Innovations

Empowering students with UX classroom design

September 30, 2021 by Lauren Gilchrist, Contributing Writer, eSchool News

It’s the last day of summer break. You walk the halls, ducking your head into classrooms as you go. Each room looks ready for the year: inspiring quotes…

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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FEV Tutor Named 2021 Tech Edvocate Award Winner for Best Tutoring/Test Prep App or Tool

September 13, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

WOBURN, MA. (Sept. 13, 2021) – FEV Tutor, the most comprehensive virtual tutoring solution in K-12, has been named a ... Read more

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…

AR & VR in the Classroom

5 immersive learning tools for the classroom

January 4, 2024July 22, 2021 by Laura Ascione

Immersive learning engages students and offers a fun and collaborative way to learn from the classroom (or from home)

Immersive learning might sound like a no-brainer strategy, but it's a superb way to ensure students are engaged in lessons and core concepts.

Trauma-Informed Teaching

3 familiar tools that enable trauma-informed teaching

December 7, 2022July 7, 2021 by Larissa McCauley, Music & Technology Teacher, Perry Hall Christian School

While the awareness of trauma-informed teaching has been a concept I have grappled with, teaching amidst the COVID-19 pandemic has moved this concept to the forefront in terms…

District Management

3 critical STEM action-items for administrators

June 14, 2021 by Mike Lavelle, CEO, Flinn Scientific

Planning for a successful post-COVID academic year means taking stock of what STEM instruction might look like in the fall

With summer approaching, now is an opportune time for administrators and science department leaders to work collaboratively with educators to examine what worked and what didn’t, to close…

District Management

How will the edtech boom transform the existing education system?

May 24, 2021 by Roger James Hamilton, Co-Founder, Genius School

The smartest edtech platforms are able to customize and identify the best learning pathway for each user

For centuries, education has been confined to the walls of schools, colleges, and institutions. Enter the education technology (edtech) boom since 2020 and the very ideology around teaching…

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Lexia Learning and Voyager Sopris Learning Recognize Structured Literacy Champions with ‘Dr. Louisa Moats Award’

May 6, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

A new report finds that nearly 200 teacher preparation programs maintain high-quality admission standards while ensuring diversity among aspiring teachers

Cullman City Primary School in Alabama Awarded Grand Prize Celebrating Schools and Districts Teaching Literacy Based on Science of Reading DALLAS, ... Read more

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How AI is revolutionizing education

April 12, 2021 by Hosni Zaouali, CEO & Chief Innovation Designer, Tech-AdaptiKa

AI has incredible potential, but it will work best when the human element remains

AI will be to education in the 21st century what steam power was to international trade and the projection of sovereign power in the 19th century.

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AVER LAUNCHES ADVANCED AI AUTO TRACKING DISTANCE LEARNING CAMERA FOR THE ‘NEW CLASSROOM’

April 6, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

The AVer DL30 Features Advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tracking to Seamlessly Follow Teachers in the Classroom and 12X Optical Zoom ... Read more

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Illuminate Education and Education Advanced Announce Partnership to Integrate Products

March 16, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

These happy children are using a laptop to learn SEL principles in school.

Companies will integrate SchoolCity and TestHound assessment tools to improve teaching and learning In an effort to provide greater visibility ... Read more

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Edthena Makes it Easy to Blur Teaching Videos with New Feature

March 11, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

In a physical classroom, it’s easy to move the camera to hide details. It’s quite a bit harder when teaching ... Read more

Blended Learning

3 ideas to successfully run virtual clubs

February 22, 2021February 22, 2021 by Rachelle Wafer, Student Engagement Manager, Laurel Springs School

Students need socialization now more than ever--and virtual clubs can help maintain valuable person-to-person interactions

You really can do anything online. While COVID-19 has drastically reduced our ability to gather in-person, the social-emotional growth of children, including the need for regular social interaction…

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We need to rethink assessments for remote learning

February 5, 2021February 5, 2021 by Leslie McBeth, Director of Special Projects, Future Design School

Here are three ways to reconsider the role of assessments as online and hybrid learning continue in the middle of the COVID pandemic

Assessment is the linchpin to driving essential skill and competency development. Traditionally, assessments have often been used as an indicator of what students know, understand, and can do,…

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Wizrobotics launches Wizprodigy, a new online competition experience for STEM students

January 28, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Scary, out-of-control robots have long been a favorite Hollywood narrative--but sometimes that narrative becomes reality, like this vintage tin robot.

Wizrobotics, an online live learning platform for teaching and inspiring K-12 students to explore STEM fields, announced the launch of ... Read more

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Gale In Context: For Educators Launches New Teacher Learning Center

January 26, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

COVID-19 drastically boosted e-learning across the globe—and could permanently change the way students learn

Gale, a Cengage company, is helping educators enhance skills for virtual lesson planning and online teaching. The company has launched ... Read more

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6 teaching resources for the Presidential Inauguration

January 15, 2021 by Laura Ascione

The 59th Presidential Inauguration is approaching, and it's a great time to give students an in-depth look at the process

President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala D. Harris will be sworn into office on Jan. 20, 2021. The Presidential Inauguration will be a departure from years past…

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7 resources to teach students about the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol

January 8, 2021January 8, 2021 by Laura Ascione

After a pro-Trump group attacked the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., teachers will need vetted resources to help students process the events

Citizens of the United States watched in shock on Jan. 6 as a group of pro-Trump supporters, who continue to maintain that the presidential election has been rigged,…

Trauma-Informed Teaching

4 key pillars of a trauma-informed approach during COVID-19

December 7, 2022December 17, 2020 by Dr. Will Henson, Psy.D., clinical director, 321 Insight

A trauma-informed approach requires educators to spot critical indicators in student behavior--here's what to look for

There’s no doubt that the pandemic has been traumatic for children and adults alike. District and school staff member must remain especially diligent in being aware of and…

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Wayfair Names Winners of 2nd Annual Dream Classroom Giveaway

December 9, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Wayfair (NYSE:W), one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home, announced today the winners of the 2nd Annual ... Read more

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KidWind Virtual Workshops Available for Educators

December 4, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

These engineering students work with wind turbines, demonstrating the importance of STEM education.

The KidWind Project, the international leader of clean energy education, created topic-specific renewable energy virtual workshops designed to help educators ... Read more

District Management

5 cybersecurity life skills to teach all year

March 8, 2021December 3, 2020 by Ryan Cloutier, CISSP, Principal Security Consultant, SecurityStudio

As the digital world evolves, cybersecurity life skills are more essential than ever—here are some major lessons to impart upon students

If a student from your school had someone knock on their front door, ask for personal information and offer to give them a treat in exchange for that…

Are you prepared for the Digital Classroom?

April 14, 2021November 12, 2020 by Jeff Festa

The way your district integrates high-performance Wi-Fi is just as important as the curriculum. Teachers and students rely on automatic ... Read more

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