Teachers’ helper: Edtech as TA’s
Cool! 6 TED-Ed lessons about the cold
With a vast video library and the chance to customize lessons for students, TED-Ed Lessons can be incorporated into all topics and content areas
Using online modules to strengthen teacher leadership programs
West Virginia school districts are leveraging digital resources to help manage teacher leadership programs
Meet the 2022 K-12 Hero Awards winners!
Winners of the eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards showcase the exceptional efforts of schools and districts across the U.S.
How plagiarism makes the literacy gap worse
When students plagiarize, they lose the chance to develop important critical thinking and problem solving skills
4 tips to build a strong classroom culture this year
Through centering social-emotional learning, and focusing on mediation and compassionate conversations, we can safely guide our students through this historically turbulent time
6 classroom tech tools that help educators’ mental health
Teaching can be draining, especially today--here are some great tools and strategies to help educators maintain mental well-being
Don’t wait: The importance of early dyslexia intervention
Students with dyslexia need to be provided with interventions--early interventions--that are specific to their needs
How innovative teaching helps boost productivity
AI digital assistants can be a boon for classrooms, giving teachers another unique way to engage students and help them learn
Students’ emotional growth continues beyond classroom walls
The most effective educators are aware of the benefits of social-emotional learning and weave SEL practices throughout the daily fabric of their teachings
Education’s Great Resignation
For the first time in history, district officials say they’re seeing teachers who have been in the profession for 20 years consider jobs outside of education
Best practices for the new normal
Schools are open, COVID protocols are part of new (but normal) school policies--here's what's happening in classrooms
5 ways to support educator well-being this school year
Educators are likely feeling burned out, exhausted, and overwhelmed--here's how to promote self-care and ensure they are caring for their own mental health
Creating support ecosystems for neurodivergent learners
It takes a village--supporting neurodivergent learners and developing a game plan for treatment helps lead to better outcomes and self-confidence
3 tips to balance the back-to-analog edtech transition
We hope to balance our edtech investments and the gains we’ve made in creating engaging digital learning experiences with some of the more traditional aspects of education
How online tutoring helps us close learning gaps and support teachers
Having an online tutoring structure in place has been especially helpful for newer teachers in the district, who can direct students to tutors for additional support
Educator retention hinges on these 3 things
Critical insights reveal how edtech is transforming the classroom; most educators say we are now closer to fully realizing the potential of technology in teaching
Using house points and digital coins to promote school values
Offering rewards that students (and teachers) are excited about has changed the dynamic of our PBIS program
8 questions for educators as they use assessments to support student learning
Targeted questions can help educators better understand an assessment’s real purposes--and ensure that students get the most value from it
The 3 pillars of meaningful learning
Students don't come to classrooms with empty heads--they want learning to be meaningful and relevant to their goals and interests
How to prepare new teachers for virtual learning
Exploring in-person and virtual learning during student teaching can give educators a well-rounded skillset necessary to succeed in teaching today
How I make online teaching work as a high school educator
When the pandemic hit and schools across the country shifted to virtual, an educator saw an opportunity to make a change that would support her career and love for traveling
7 educators share back-to-school action plans
Back-to-school season comes with a mix of excitement and hesitation--here's how 7 educators are handling school openings in their schools and districts
How to ensure clear communication with your paraprofessionals
With the current teacher shortage, effective paraprofessionals are excellent way to expand the reach of effective teachers
eSN K-12 Hero Awards Program nominee: Spotlight on Green Bay Area Public School District
eSchool News Editor-at-Large Kevin Hogan interviews Hero Awards nominee Amy Sterckx of Green Bay Area Public School District and Axel Zimmermann of JAR Systems in his weekly podcast, Innovations in Education
What if we gave every teacher a work from home day?
Teachers said in a recent survey that having flexibility to work from home would play a major role in their likelihood to remain in the profession
How to educate in the 4th Industrial Revolution
It is time to ensure that the field of education is appropriately responding to the 4IR if students are to achieve success in the real world
I’m a teacher, but I was also “that student”
A teacher’s background – as someone who struggled in school – deepens her connection with alternative education students
Is there a national teacher shortage? Here’s what we know and don’t know
The ingredients are there for a teacher shortage and for it to be a harder than normal year for recruiting teachers
5 tips for a positive back-to-school experience
A hybrid learning environment equipped with the proper tools can make it easier for instructors and students to thrive
5 ways relationship mapping supports your students
Schools can better understand the relationships students have outside of school through a strategy called relationship mapping
3 reasons literacy is essential in child development
Literacy is linked to things like graduation rates, socio-economic status, and even the development of social-emotional skills like empathy
Back-to-school success strategies
A new school year brings with it new potential for teaching and learning--here are some strategies to help make this year a success
Students desperately need to see relevance in their learning
Students cite the primary driver for their struggles in education as the perceived lack of relevance between life and their studies
5 classroom management strategies to try this year
Being proactive is a key classroom management strategy to ensure the classroom remains a safe and productive environment
Learning acceleration is best to move kids forward in math
New research shows that students engaged in learning acceleration practices learned more and struggled less compared to students in classrooms that used remediation
How analytics can identify student mental health challenges
As educators and stakeholders continue to fight back against poor mental health, it’s important to use all available tools available to help
Successful edtech impacts more than just teachers and students
Edtech has wide-reaching implications, and when implemented correctly, can benefit an entire district's operations
SEL is critical–but teachers rarely have time to address it
Majority of teachers cite a lack of time and training as barriers to teaching SEL skills in the classroom and helping students build these competencies
eSN K-12 Hero Awards Program nominee: Spotlight on FLVS
eSchool News Editor-at-Large Kevin Hogan interviews Hero Awards nominee Kelly Goodman of Florida Virtual School and Jim McClurkin of SAP Concur in his weekly podcast, Innovations in Education
Building a Successful Certification Program at Your Institution
Education is about creating opportunities for students to succeed as productive employees and citizens in their communities--here's what to do in your school
Resource Library:
The Complete Guide to Computer Science Education for Elementary Classrooms
Introducing computer science at the elementary level gives young learners a strong foundation for the future. By learning tech skills early, students are set up for success in school and…
Take measure of your mathematics practices
DNA Mathematics professional development empowers educators to master the mathematics being taught in classrooms. To exemplify the benefits of DNA Mathematics, download our FREE white paper now to learn a…
Enhance PreK-5 STEAM and CS Instruction with playful, screen-free robotics!
Research shows that young students learn STEAM and Computer Science best with hands-on, playful experiences. Meet KIBO, the screen-free robot, where students problem solve, engineer, collaborate, and develop their computational…