Crafting technology-driven IEPs
Individualized Education Plans (IEP) have been the foundation of special education for decades, and the process in which these documents are written has evolved over the years.
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Salman Khan’s vision of AI-enhanced education in ‘Brave New Words’
Salman Khan’s "Brave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionize Education (and Why That's a Good Thing)" presents an invigorating and forward-looking vision of the potential for artificial intelligence…
How to combat misuse of AI in student writing
As AI cements itself firmly into classrooms, one large and lingering question concerns when and how students can use it appropriately. It takes only seconds to plug a…
ISTELive news: Build writing confidence in K-5 students
Discovery Education is offering elementary educators nationwide the unique opportunity to participate in the development of its latest product, Mystery Writing by ... Read more
PowerNotes Launches Composer, an AI-Enriched, Semi-Proctored Writing Tool
(CHICAGO) – PowerNotes, a provider of tools that help students and professionals create high-quality research quickly and efficiently, has added ... Read more
The academic implications of AI in student writing
In the rapidly evolving landscape of education, the advent of AI and ChatGPT has ushered in a new era of academic assistance. As a doctoral student and research…
5 positive ways students can use AI
You’ve heard all the news about kids using ChatGPT to cheat, but there's another side to this story. Just as the internet revolutionized education, AI will be the…
Turnitin AI Detection Feature Reviews More Than 65 Million Papers
OAKLAND, Calif. – Today, Turnitin announced that more than 65 million papers have been reviewed since the April launch of its new ... Read more
4 AI-powered language tools I use in my classroom
Since the release of OpenAI’s ChatGPT several months ago, there’s been an almost-complete panic in academic circles about the possibility (and sometimes, the reality) of students using AI-powered…
Texting is negatively impacting students’ writing
Texting obviously has its place. It’s a quick and convenient mode of communication that is readily available on a device that is close at hand. I rely on…
AI writing tools can be disruptive–here are 5 ways to counteract their influence
The discussion around the influence of AI writing on education has never been so active – all thanks to the launch of ChatGPT last year. The tool is…
Classworks Adds IEP Goals, Objectives, and Easy Tracking to CASE-Endorsed Platform
Classworks, a Special Education solution endorsed by the Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE), added new IEP goal writing ... Read more
Whitney Brothers® Introduces Nature View Mobile Book Browser
Keene, NH, – Award winning children’s furniture brand Whitney Brothers® today introduced the Nature View Mobile Book Browser, an imaginative ... Read more
Whitney Brothers® Nature View Writing Center Earns Platinum Spaces4Learning 2022 New Product Award
Keene, NH, July 29, 2022 – Acclaimed Early Learning furniture brand Whitney Brothers® today announced its new Nature View Writing ... Read more
46 edtech innovations at ISTELive 22
It was fantastic to gather in person at ISTELive 22. Here's a sample of the newest and most innovative products and solutions eSchool News learned about during the…
Learn to use books to foster critical thinking
While I’m a far cry from a Newbery, once a year, I’ve gotten into the habit of writing a picture book for my nephew Knox. My goal is…
How peer feedback can improve student writing skills
The art of writing, invented roughly 5,000 years ago, represents a blip in human history. It’s younger than agriculture, music, and construction. And as recently as the Revolutionary…
Texthelp Launches WriQ to Automate and Standardize Writing Assessment
Texthelp®, a leading education technology company focused on helping learners of all ages and abilities improve their reading, writing, and ... Read more
What Are Students’ Top Interests for 2020?
What do Billie Eilish, Serena Williams, Albert Einstein, and SpongeBob SquarePants have in common? They rank among students’ most popular ... Read more
BIOZONE Launches Comprehensive Environmental Science Program
BIOZONE has just published an exciting new AP Environmental Science title (in print and eBook) dedicated to addressing the College ... Read more
CAE Announces Stacey Sparks as Senior Director of Content Design and Development
Council for Aid to Education, Inc. (CAE), a leading provider of performance-based educational assessments measuring 21st century skills, as well as custom assessments, today announced ... Read more
10 distance learning writing lessons
When we were just a couple weeks into distance learning, I started to really miss writing workshop time. Over the years, I’ve come to cherish this part of…
Hundreds of Educational Resources
Started by a Facebook group and now driven by a nation of teachers, the list at the time of writing ... Read more
4 benefits of using Minecraft in the classroom
When I met Grade 5 teacher Mark, he came to me with an exciting idea: He wanted me to work with him to teach creative writing through Minecraft…
Best practices for developing proficient writers
Too often when teachers say they are teaching writing, they mean that they are assigning writing work to their students, but they aren’t actually helping students master the…
5 ways to ensure cultural inclusivity
Have you ever wondered what goes into developing curriculum? The audience that Reading Horizons serves is diverse, and our footprint has grown significantly in the last decade as…
Scholastic News Kid Reporters
The Scholastic News Kids Press Corps is a group of talented young reporters, ages 10–14, from across the country. For ... Read more
5 ways to gamify writing in the classroom
Believe it or not, writing is a natural fit for gamification techniques, and students will come to love the challenge.
6 tips to make the most of student blogging
Blogging with students can lead to some powerful and unexpected outcomes. And getting started is probably easier than you think.
How visual thinking improves writing
Younger kids typically love to draw and aren’t too worried about the outcomes of their artwork — until they get older, Mind/Shift reports. By the time they’ve learned…
National writing event trending on Twitter
Today, students, educators, administrators, and writers will take to Twitter to celebrate the National Day on Writing by sharing ways they use writing to connect with family, within…
New Common Core writing resource could save billions
It seems that writing has almost gone the way of mathematics, with many students saying, "When will I need to use this in real life?" But according to…