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I offer free online therapy to teens. Here’s what I’m seeing–and why it matters

December 30, 2024 by Erin Mack, Chalkbeat

Online therapy can help teens explore their emotions, develop coping strategies, and build resilience--key well-being skills.

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.

COVID in Schools

Remote learning hurt high school grad rates–ditching exit exams helped

December 5, 2024 by Kalyn Belsha, Chalkbeat

Remote learning's full effects on high school graduation rates are not clear--many students who struggled have not yet reached high school.

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,…

K-12 Cybersecurity

How to prepare for a school cybersecurity audit

November 27, 2024 by Dave Courbanou, Intelligent CloudCare

A school cybersecurity audit can help provide assurance that your school IT environment is secure and IT staff are aware of critical info.

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…

Education Policy & Funding

Trump picks Linda McMahon to lead, and possibly dismantle, Education Department

November 21, 2024 by Erica Meltzer, Chalkbeat

Getting rid of the Education Department, as Trump has referenced, would be a substantial task that would require significant political will.

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.

Education Policy & Funding

Trump has won a second term–here’s what that means for schools

November 7, 2024 by Erica Meltzer, Chalkbeat

Lawmakers may balk at Trump education proposals they see as expanding the federal role or disadvantaging their constituents.

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…

Innovation Insights

How to Reduce Chronic Absenteeism in Schools

November 1, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

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

Newsline

Lingvano Sign Language Learning App Reaches 2.5 Million Learners Milestone

October 8, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

VIENNA, AUSTRIA – Lingvano, a start-up sign language learning app, is thrilled to announce they have reached 2.5 million learners. ... Read more

Education Technology

How Useful is Technology for Teaching and Learning?

September 26, 2024 by ESchool News

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…

District Management

How do you boost school attendance? In RI, with public rankings and Oprah-style giveaways

September 23, 2024 by Kalyn Belsha, Chalkbeat

One of the most difficult things about the absenteeism crisis and chronic absenteeism is the number of factors driving it.

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…

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…

Newsline

Electude, the leader in automotive and truck e-learning, announces the release of Heavy Vehicle Classroom!

August 19, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

BRAINTREE, Mass. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Electude North America is pleased to announce the release of Heavy Vehicle Classroom, its expanded ... Read more

District Management

Bipartisan coalition issues call to cut chronic absenteeism in half as kids continue to miss school

August 19, 2024 by Kalyn Belsha, Chalkbeat

To beat chronic absenteeism, schools have tried launching new attendance-tracking systems and hiring people to knock on family’s doors.

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.…

K-12 Cybersecurity

Hackers don’t take a summer vacation–neither can school cybersecurity

August 15, 2024 by Apu Pavithran, Hexnode

Policymakers and school districts are needed to step up for school K-12 cybersecurity--not just during summer, but year-round.

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…

Newsline

ParentSquare Named to 2024 Inc. 5000 List, Ranking No. 763 with Three-Year 665% Revenue Growth

August 14, 2024August 13, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

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

District Management

Do high-impact tutoring tools actually offer high-impact tutoring?

August 13, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Edtech companies should adhere to high-impact tutoring design principles that meet funding criteria, particularly post-covid.

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.

Teacher Well-Being

School leaders of color face high levels of burnout–here’s what they need to thrive

August 12, 2024 by Harrison Peters, Chalkbeat

Emboldening resilient leaders of color without creating systems that support their advancement is a recipe for burnout

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,…

Education Policy & Funding

As Kamala Harris ascends to Democratic presidential frontrunner, get to know her education record

August 6, 2024 by Erica Meltzer and Kalyn Belsha, Chalkbeat

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…

Virtual Field Trips

15 unique virtual field trips for students

July 26, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Virtual field trips are engaging and connect students with opportunities and places they might not be able to access inside a classroom.

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…

AI in Education

Metrics, not just technology, will determine who gains from AI’s productivity gains

July 8, 2024 by Julia Freeland Fisher

As the market starts to chase the many efficiencies Gen AI promises, here are three trends to watch for education's future with AI.

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…

AI in Education

NJ unveils resources for using AI in schools as state aims to pioneer innovations

July 5, 2024 by Jessie Gómez, Chalkbeat

Education experts continue to note that safety and privacy concerns should remain a top priority as AI expands in schools.

New Jersey's department of education unveiled a set of resources aimed at helping educators understand, implement, and manage artificial intelligence in schools.

Ancillary

The Best of ISTELive 24

June 28, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

Read and see highlights of the speakers, topics, and technologies showcased this year.

Game-Based Learning

How one high school became a Minecraft powerhouse

June 24, 2024 by Alex Zimmerman, Chalkbeat

Minecraft generally does not have set rules or goals--players can use it to tinker, write code, or build a world--even through a school club.

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…

Ancillary

Live @ ISTE Let’s Get On with the Show

June 23, 2024June 21, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

Read and see highlights of the speakers, topics, and technologies showcased this year.

Literacy

AI is the solution to costly and ineffective dyslexia programs

June 18, 2024 by Coral Hoh, PhD, Dysolve

AI offers a way to read individual brains at the level of granularity needed to correct brain processes that contribute to dyslexia.

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,…

Ancillary

Live @ ISTE 2024

June 21, 2024June 6, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

Read and see highlights of the speakers, topics, and technologies showcased this year.

Student Well-Being

How this school social worker helps students inside and outside of the classroom

May 23, 2024 by MJ Slaby, Chalkbeat

A school social worker advocates for and enhances the voices of students and families to make sure they have all of the support needed.

The more caring and loving adults in a child’s life, the better. That’s the approach Michele Whaley carries into her job as a school social worker at Eleanor…

Newsline

Discovery Museum Recognized as a 2024 Recipient of the Nation’s Highest Museum and Library Honor

May 22, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

ACTON, Mass.—The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced Discovery Museum of Acton, MA today as one of 10 ... Read more

STEM & STEAM Trends

Can you take algebra in eighth grade? In many cases, the answer is no

April 11, 2024 by Kalyn Belsha, Chalkbeat

$Algebra is often considered a gateway class, which can set students up for challenging math classes in college and career paths in science and engineering fields$

If you’re an eighth grader who wants to take algebra, can you even take the class? The answer to that question, it turns out, depends a lot on…

Classroom Learning

Should Online Learning Replace Classroom Learning?

April 5, 2024 by ESchool News

The question of whether online learning should replace classroom learning is a complex and contentious issue.

Classroom Learning

What are the 6 Learning Strategies for Students?

April 5, 2024 by ESchool News

Learning strategies for students encompass diverse approaches and techniques aimed at optimizing the classroom learning process, enhancing comprehension, and promoting academic success.

Classroom Learning

What are Active Study Strategies?

April 5, 2024 by ESchool News

Active study strategies are dynamic approaches that engage students in the classroom learning process, fostering deeper understanding and retention of material.

Newsline

Montgomery County Educational Service Center Launches Telehealth Partnership With Cartwheel

April 3, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

DAYTON, OHIO – The Montgomery County Educational Service Center (MCESC) today announced a partnership with mental health provider Cartwheel to bring students ... Read more

Live @ CoSN2024

Look Who’s Talking: Code.org Founder and CEO Hadi Partovi on the Hype and Hope of AI in edtech

April 3, 2024April 1, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

AI Is Changing the World: A Conversation on Education’s FutureWednesday, April 10, 2024, 3:15 PM – 4:45 PM US EDT In ... Read more

School Management

Apps are helping teachers communicate with families that don’t speak English

April 1, 2024 by Yesenia Robles, Chalkbeat

For many teachers, apps have become crucial as educators work to communicate with the rising number of families that don’t speak English.

Emma Gonzalez Gutierrez has struggled to communicate with the teachers of her five children for years. She’s tried to stay engaged. She’s attended meetings, gravitated toward Spanish-speaking staff,…

Ancillary

CoSN2024 Wrap-Up

April 26, 2024March 29, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

ELL

This ESL teacher ensures students learn the language–and feel the love

March 28, 2024 by Tonyaa Weathersbee, Chalkbeat

Teaching ESL students means more than helping them learn English and find their way--it means helping newcomer students fit in socially

Missy Testerman has been teaching at Rogersville City School for 32 years. But for the past few years, she’s been teaching more children who weren’t born in the…

Academic Esports

Friday 5: How esports engages students

March 22, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Esports programs offer a number of benefits for students, including career-ready skills, social-emotional abilities, and more

Esports teams and tournaments promote collaboration, critical thinking, communication skills, and offer inclusive environments that welcome students from all backgrounds and with all abilities.

CoSN Corner

CoSN2024 Wrap-Up

April 26, 2024March 19, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

Read and see highlights of the speakers, topics, and technologies showcased this year.

COVID in Schools

Years after pandemic closures, we’re seeing their effects inside our schools

March 12, 2024 by Christine Ferris

Teachers are seeing students exhibit symptoms of the developmental milestones many children missed in recent pandemic school years.

Since school buildings reopened after COVID closures, I’ve heard teachers say, again and again, that the older elementary children in their classrooms are just not the same.

AI in Education

2024: The year of generative AI

February 21, 2024 by Lindy Hockenbary

The rise of Gen AI in education signifies the potential to shift towards more dynamic, inclusive, and personalized learning experiences.

This year marks a significant milestone in integrating advanced AI technologies into educational practices, heralding a new era of teaching and learning.

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