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The difference between a lead learner and a principal
For one school, the switch from principals to a lead learners is more than a title change; it's a philosophical overhaul.
6 tips for innovative teaching in a digital age
Top advice on innovative teaching for a digital world.
Video: When to choose iPads vs. Chromebooks
Two educators go head-to-head on which device is better for classrooms Ed. note: In partnership with Lesson Planet, we asked ... Read more
Watch 5,000 educators take a big risk to make 1 important point
Would you stand up and try a dance you've never done in front of 5,000 strangers? Watch how one teacher gets these brave educators to try in order…
Seven TED 2013 videos you don’t want to miss
These days, it seems even the masses—the Silicon Valley masses, specifically—have an education-focused mindset, and to prove that point, this year’s TED Talks focused on education in particular.
My eSN Video Tutorial
My eSchool News provides you the latest news by the categories you select. Check out the video below to learn ... Read more
‘Embodied learning’ blends lessons with student-computer interaction
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Bill Nye warns: Creation beliefs threaten U.S. science
The man known to a generation of Americans as "The Science Guy" is condemning efforts by some Christian groups to cast doubts on evolution—as well as lawmakers who…
Nobel Peace nominee: Pay teachers more, focus on mobile technology
Sir Bob Geldof—an Irish singer, songwriter, author, occasional actor, and political activist—noted during the Consortium for School Networking's recent K-12 Technology Leadership Conference that the world's economy is…
Innovative educators wanted for Microsoft!
Microsoft's global educator recognition program aims to seek out and showcase innovative K-12 U.S. educators who are positively impacting student learning with technology in the classroom.
‘The Daily Show’ ridicules ban on Mexican American Studies program
It’s frightening how uninformed some of the people who are responsible for making education policy in the U.S. appear to be.
2012 Tech-Savvy Superintendent Award winners discuss the keys to their success
Winners of the 2012 Tech-Savvy Superintendent Awards sat down with eSchool News Editor-in-Chief Dennis Pierce to discuss the qualities they think are important for today’s superintendents, the initiatives…
eSchool Media honors 10 of the nation’s tech-savvy superintendents
Sponsored by GlobalScholar and JDL Horizons, the 12th annual Tech-Savvy Superintendent Awards from eSchool Media recognized 10 senior school district executives from around the nation who demonstrate outstanding…
Alan November: What’s your plan for making every home a center of learning?
The 2012 Tech-Savvy Superintendent Awards ceremony featured a keynote speech from Alan November, a former classroom teacher and ed-tech pioneer who co-founded the education consulting firm November Learning.…
Mark Evans: The ‘three Cs’ that ed tech can help address
For Mark Evans, being a tech-savvy superintendent means “always looking down the road,” with an eye toward how technology can help school districts achieve what he calls the…
Daniel Frazier: ‘Bold leadership’ is needed for today’s schools
Daniel Frazier, superintendent of Iowa’s Sioux Central Community School District, believes the most important thing school leaders need to do today is “show bold leadership.”
Nicholas Gledich on the importance of ‘pausing and planning’
Nicholas Gledich, superintendent of the Colorado Springs School District 11 in Colorado, says one of the things his district has learned is the value of “pausing, planning, and…
Michele Hancock: The key to ed-tech success is ‘constantly communicating’
Michele Hancock, superintendent of the Kenosha Unified School District in Wisconsin, attributes much of her district’s ed-tech success to constant communication with stakeholders.
Michael Hanson: How he’s taken his district from worst to first in ed tech
When Michael Hanson became superintendent of California’s Fresno Unified School District in 2005, the district was on the verge of a state takeover, and an audit revealed it…
C.J. Huff: Creating new possibilities from unspeakable tragedy
On May 22, 2011, the town of Joplin, Mo., lost six schools in an EF5 tornado that killed 160 people and displaced half the student body. Joplin currently…
Jerri Kemble: Today’s superintendents must be ‘willing to take risks’
Jerri Kemble, superintendent of the Centre School District in Lost Springs, Kansas, knows first-hand the challenges of leading a small school district: She’s not only the superintendent, but…
Brad Saron: Ed tech is not about devices, but ‘how you use them’
For Bradford Saron, being a tech-savvy superintendent “has less to do with the devices you have and more to do with how you use them. In my judgment,…
William Skilling on moving from professional development to ‘professional learning’
The most important part of effective leadership “is not knowing how do to something, but knowing what to do”—and then turning it over to the people with the…
How GlobalScholar’s mission aligns with the Tech-Savvy Superintendent Awards
In a recent video interview with eSchool News Editor Dennis Pierce, Mike Fay, executive vice president of sales and marketing for GlobalScholar, explained how his company’s mission aligns…
SMART Solutions for English Language Learners
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Save time & money with Chief’s WP2 Series short throw projector mounts
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Ray Kurzweil ‘Explosive growth’
Author and inventor Ray Kurzweil on what the future holds for education and technology.
Kurzweil Interview Part I
Futurist and best-selling author Ray Kurzweil spoke with eSchool News Editor Gregg W. Downey during the Educause Conference for higher education, held in Dallas, not long ago. (Part…
Kurzweil Interview Part II
Futurist and best-selling author Ray Kurzweil spoke with eSchool News Editor Gregg W. Downey during the Educause Conference for higher education, held in Dallas, not long ago. (Part…
Kurzweil Interview Part III
Futurist and best-selling author Ray Kurzweil spoke with eSchool News Editor Gregg W. Downey during the Educause Conference for higher education, held in Dallas, not long ago. (Part…
Alan November at ISTE 2010
Alan November, senior partner of November Learning, discusses the philosophy and culture of today's schools.
ISTE 2011-Videos on the Horizon Report
Larry Johnson, CEO, New Media Consortium discusses the evolution and usage of the K-12 Horizon Report and specific examples of ... Read more
ISTE 2011-Videos on Tech Integration
Jo Dee Weltz, Instructional Technology Coach for Sioux City Community Schools, Sioux City, IA, discusses her role in helping teachers ... Read more
ISTE 2011-Video on School Reform
Greg Green, Principal, Clintondale High School in Clinton Township, MI, discusses his school’s redesign and very significant improvement in student ... Read more
ISTE 2011-Video on ‘Flipped Class’
Teachers Aaron Sams and Jonathan Bergmann from Woodland Park High School, Woodland Park, CO, discuss their “flipped class”in which homework ... Read more
ISTE 2011-Videos on Math
Eric Marcos, 6th grade math teacher at Lincoln Middle School, Santa Monica, CA, and Andrea Matic, student, discuss how students ... Read more
Dan Domenech and the future of technology in schools
Daniel A. Domenech, AASA Executive Director, serves as national spokesperson and advocate for public education, superintendents and other school system ... Read more
The Great Education Conversation
AASA Executive Director Dan Domenech talks about the split between school reformers and public school educators adding new perspective to the divide with a description of the 95-5…
Anne L. Bryant at T+L 2010
NSBA’s Executive Director Anne Bryant shares the stunning results of this year’s survey on how technology improves student learning. The ... Read more
AASA and the DOE
Dan Domenech, executive director of AASA, discusses AASA's work with the DOE, and other current issues, during his interview at the 2010 AASA conference.
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…