Here’s what birdwatching taught me about classroom management
Teachers often seem to have eyes in the back of their heads. They respond to a murmured question in a class full of conversation. They can tell if…
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10 ways COVID changed American schools
COVID had already killed thousands of people in other countries and was spreading in the United States when a top federal health official said schools should prepare to…
Most teachers agree AI is a time-saver
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…
Halting education research in the name of ‘government efficiency’ is incredibly inefficient
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. In recent weeks, we’ve seen federal ... Read more
COVID still casts a shadow over American school boards
During the seven years I served on the Derry School Board in New Hampshire, the board often came first. During those last two years during COVID, when I…
Trump signs executive order that aims to close U.S. Department of Education
President Donald Trump has signed a much anticipated executive order that he said is designed to close the U.S. Department of Education.
U.S. Department of Education slashes staff
The U.S. Department of Education announced March 11 that it’s cutting its workforce nearly in half--a move that Education Secretary Linda McMahon said is a first step toward…
Being a principal just got harder–here’s why
There is a squeaky old merry-go-round in my neighborhood that my own children play on from time to time. Years of kids riding on it have loosened its…
Linda McMahon is confirmed as education secretary–DOGE and a department overhaul await her
Linda McMahon was confirmed March 3 as education secretary to lead a department that President Donald Trump has said he wants to dismantle.
Immigration arrests at schools loom after Trump changes longstanding policy
The Trump administration has cleared the way for immigration arrests at or near schools, ending a decades-old approach.
NAEP scores show disheartening trends for the lowest-performing students
Most American students are still performing below their pre-pandemic counterparts in reading and math, while the yawning gap between high-achieving and low-performing students got even wider, data from…
What teachers want Donald Trump to know about their schools and their jobs
Donald Trump will become the 47th president with his inauguration on Monday. What do America’s educators want from him?
Lingokids Partners with Moonbug Entertainment to Bring Beloved Blippi Characters to the Leading Early Learning App
LOS ANGELES (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lingokids, the #1 early learning app trusted by over 100 million families worldwide, has teamed ... Read more
How to Use AI to Manage Next-Generation District Networks
eSchool News was able to catch up with Mittal Parekh, Senior Director, Product Marketing and Technical Marketing for RUCKUS CommScope ... Read more
Next Up NoVa Teaches the Next Generation of Creators with Blackmagic Design
Fremont, CA, USA – Rob Giampapa created Next Up NoVa, a nonprofit arts and athletics facility for the youth of Northern Virginia, ... Read more
I offer free online therapy to teens. Here’s what I’m seeing–and why it matters
Before the pandemic, the idea of communicating with a therapist via text seemed unthinkable. Then COVID closures and an unprecedented surge in teen mental health issues changed everything.
Remote learning hurt high school grad rates–ditching exit exams helped
Until now, the story of how COVID affected who got their high school diploma went something like this: Graduation rates dipped a little for the class of 2021,…
How to prepare for a school cybersecurity audit
School cybersecurity audits don’t have to be stressful. If you know what to expect, you can be well prepared and set yourself up for future success. The effort…
Trump picks Linda McMahon to lead, and possibly dismantle, Education Department
Former professional wrestling executive and billionaire Linda McMahon is President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the U.S. Department of Education, an agency Trump has pledged to dismantle.
Trump has won a second term–here’s what that means for schools
On the campaign trail, Donald Trump pledged to get rid of the U.S. Department of Education, expand school choice, roll back new protections for LGBTQ students, and deport…
How to Reduce Chronic Absenteeism in Schools
Since the Covid-19 pandemic, the rate of students who are chronically absent—defined as missing just under one month of class—has ... Read more
Lingvano Sign Language Learning App Reaches 2.5 Million Learners Milestone
VIENNA, AUSTRIA – Lingvano, a start-up sign language learning app, is thrilled to announce they have reached 2.5 million learners. ... Read more
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…
How do you boost school attendance? In RI, with public rankings and Oprah-style giveaways
When crossing a busy street kept a child from catching the bus, George J. West Elementary School Principal Lisa Vargas-Sinapi had a practical solution: Let’s move the bus…
Supporting gender equity in AI and tech education
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…
Electude, the leader in automotive and truck e-learning, announces the release of Heavy Vehicle Classroom!
BRAINTREE, Mass. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Electude North America is pleased to announce the release of Heavy Vehicle Classroom, its expanded ... Read more
Bipartisan coalition issues call to cut chronic absenteeism in half as kids continue to miss school
From poor reading skills to chaotic classrooms, the stubbornly high rate at which kids are absent from school makes it harder to solve every other problem in education.…
Hackers don’t take a summer vacation–neither can school cybersecurity
School’s out for summer but, for admins, there’s no final bell. Ransomware attacks in education are doubling year-on-year and the arrival of the summer holidays doesn’t mean to…
ParentSquare Named to 2024 Inc. 5000 List, Ranking No. 763 with Three-Year 665% Revenue Growth
Santa Barbara, CA—ParentSquare, the award-winning unified school-home engagement platform for K-12 education, has been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list, the ... Read more
Do high-impact tutoring tools actually offer high-impact tutoring?
Although most online tutoring solutions claim to provide high-impact tutoring, less than one-third follow the design principles for identifying high-impact tutoring, according to a new report.
School leaders of color face high levels of burnout–here’s what they need to thrive
As a novice teacher in 1999, I was grateful to have a colleague across the hall who was also new to the profession. We swapped stories, shared strategies,…
As Kamala Harris ascends to Democratic presidential frontrunner, get to know her education record
Vice President Kamala Harris quickly emerged as the most likely Democratic nominee for president, securing dozens of endorsements within hours of President Joe Biden announcing he would end…
15 unique virtual field trips for students
Virtual field trips have become widely available thanks to more accessible virtual reality technology, and they saw a surge in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic when physical field…
Metrics, not just technology, will determine who gains from AI’s productivity gains
At the Christensen Institute, we’ve long argued that when a technological innovation emerges, the path it follows is rarely about the technology itself, but about the model wrapped…
NJ unveils resources for using AI in schools as state aims to pioneer innovations
New Jersey's department of education unveiled a set of resources aimed at helping educators understand, implement, and manage artificial intelligence in schools.
The Best of ISTELive 24
Read and see highlights of the speakers, topics, and technologies showcased this year.
How one high school became a Minecraft powerhouse
John Dewey High School senior Jayla Mallette had an unusual request for her teacher after 9 p.m. a few months back. She was so excited about a project…
Live @ ISTE Let’s Get On with the Show
Read and see highlights of the speakers, topics, and technologies showcased this year.
AI is the solution to costly and ineffective dyslexia programs
About two-thirds of American students fail to meet reading standards every year when tested in 4th, 8th, and 12th grades. Advocacy groups, backed by dyslexia authorities at universities,…
Live @ ISTE 2024
Read and see highlights of the speakers, topics, and technologies showcased this year.