eSchool News

JUNE 20, 2025

Key points: Digital resources and tools support students in summer learning Gamifying math and beating the summer slide How to balance summer break with summer learning loss For more news on summer learning loss, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub As the final school bells ring and students head into summer vacation, educators and parents alike are turning their attention to the phenomenon known as the summer slide–the learning loss that can occur when children take a long break from st

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Nam Ngo Thanh is an educational leader, innovator, and advocate for equity-driven, holistic learning. Currently serving as the school leader in Vietnam, he brings over a decade of experience in school leadership, teacher training, and educational transformation. Nam is the co-founder of the Vietnam Innovative Educators Foundation (VIEF), a professional network of over 157,000 educators committed to advancing technology-enhanced and student-centered teaching practices nationwide.

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eSchool News

JUNE 19, 2025

Key points: Tiered AI policies can help educators define appropriate classroom AI use Study: AI detection software varies in effectiveness How students are really using AI tools: What schools need to know For more news on AI usage, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Ninety-two percent of students now rely on AI in some form, and 88 percent have used generative AI for assignments, according to a new survey.

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Edsurge

JUNE 20, 2025

When generative AI entered classrooms, it promised a revolution. For many teachers, it delivered an avalanche of tools instead. While edtech vendors race to integrate AI into every aspect of teaching and learning, educators are drawing clearer boundaries: AI should save them time, not replace their judgment. They want support for differentiation, not decision-making.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 24, 2025

AI tutors are transforming education by offering personalized, accessible, and efficient learning support. They are not intended to replace human educators, just complement traditional teaching. Here’s a quick overview of the legalities associated with their use for schools: Legal Risks and Obligations for Schools Using AI Tutors AI tutors are quickly changing how students learn, offering personalized support across different subjects and formats.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 18, 2025

While many schools are testing the waters of existing AI tools — using applications or platforms to boost productivity — few are wielding AI’s full potential and customizing solutions for their school environments. As budget crunches force schools to make staffing cuts, educators and IT departments are left seeking solutions to lessen the strain of the resulting shortages.

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eSchool News

JUNE 19, 2025

Key points: The early learning gap begins quickly–and can impact lifelong success The digital divide still holds students back Few states plan to sustain K-12 digital access as federal programs end For more news on equity, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub In Greater Houston, where nearly half of children start kindergarten unprepared, Collaborative for Children is taking bold steps to close the digital divide, beginning with our youngest learners.

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2025

The energy was electric: Three teams of students from three neighboring school systems faced off in a high-stakes competition, their colorful jerseys and team pride on full display. But this wasn’t your typical sporting event; students were navigating block-based worlds, racing against the clock to design sustainable, hurricane-resistant schools. This was the South Florida Showdown , the first Minecraft Education tri-district esports challenge of its kind.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 18, 2025

Montessori education emphasizes hands-on, self-directed learning with natural materials, fostering independence and curiosity. Technology, often seen as a distraction, can be integrated thoughtfully, especially for younger children. What is the intersection of the two? Here are thoughts from the Ask a Tech Teacher team: Blending Montessori and Technology: Finding the Right Balance in Early Childhood Education These days, it seems that all toddlers master how to swipe across a screen before they

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Class Tech Tips

JUNE 20, 2025

[ I realized that I am way behind on posting recent podcast episodes, so I am catching up! ] Liz Garden and I had the pleasure of hosting Amie McElroy, elementary school director at STEM School in Highlands Ranch, Colorado on the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) podcast in May. STEM School is an incredibly-interesting place that has received numerous recognitions and honors, and I have visited there several times since I live only about an hour away.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

This post originally appeared on the Christensen Institute’s blog , and is reposted here with permission. What if the missing ingredient in student achievement isn’t better curriculum, tech, or teachers, but better motivation? What if the key to unlocking motivation isn’t something intrinsic to students, but something found in their relationships with peers, teachers, mentors, and communities?

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k12 Digest

JUNE 24, 2025

Education is not just about memorizing facts or acing exams—it’s about shaping individuals who are prepared to navigate an ever-changing world. Yet, many traditional learning environments struggle to meet the diverse needs of students. Each child comes with their own strengths, challenges, and aspirations, and a one-size-fits-all approach simply doesn’t work.

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2025

“Back in school, you ever get busted for trying to walk and have some administrator tell you, ‘Son, you can shirk your obligations and try to be different from your peers, but the responsibility of your future is gonna find you!’" These are the opening lyrics to Operation Ivy’s song, “ Gonna Find You. ” As the seminal punk band so adequately expressed for millions of teens across the country, no one represents the concept of authority better than their teachers and administrators.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 23, 2025

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom. I take time every summer to review them with you. Some are edited and/or written by members of the Ask a Tech Teacher crew. Others, by tech teachers who work with the same publisher I do. All of them, I’ve found, are well-suited to the task of scaling and differentiating tech skills for age groups, scaffolding learning year-to-year, offering inclusive solutions to the issue of tech tools–taking

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JUNE 20, 2025

[ I realized that I am way behind on posting recent podcast episodes, so I am catching up! ] Liz Garden and I had the pleasure of hosting Amie McElroy, elementary school director at STEM School in Highlands Ranch, Colorado on the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) podcast in May. STEM School is an incredibly-interesting place that has received numerous recognitions and honors, and I have visited there several times since I live only about an hour away.

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We are Teachers

JUNE 19, 2025

Whether you're at school or teaching online, life gets stressful. Here's a list of relaxing music for the classroom to help find your Zen.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 24, 2025

While no one can predict exactly what the future will hold for today’s K–12 students, technology advancements aren’t slowing down, and digital tools are unlikely to disappear from educational and business workflows. Speakers at this year’s ISTELive conference are ready. Many sessions at the event, which runs from June 29 to July 2 in San Antonio, will cover how to align K–12 classrooms with modern educational trends.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 20, 2025

In the past six months, I’ve posted dozens of topics ranging from tech ed trends to how-tos, problem solving, and pedagogic discussions. I like to step back a few times a year and determine what readers are most interested in. WordPress makes that easy with their statistics. Here’s the run-down so far this year: LOTS of Resources for Kids’ Online Research Robot Teachers vs Human Teachers How to Find Old Elementary School Teachers How Students Can Build Their Own Apps 15 Websites on Natural

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Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2025

I’m entering my fifth year as the founder of a microschool, a small learning environment that currently serves approximately 20 students. After five years, this milestone is more than just a number — it is a symbol of survival, resistance and a promise kept to the children I refused to give up on. My journey didn’t begin with entrepreneurship. It began with heartbreak, repeated heartbreak, in classrooms across the Southeastern United States.

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eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2025

Key points: Balancing relaxation with structured learning counteracts learning loss Unpacking COVID’s lasting academic effects on 5th graders 5 online resources to beat the summer slide For more news on summer learning loss, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Summer learning loss, also known as the “summer slide,” represents a significant challenge in education where students experience academic regression during extended breaks from formal instruction.

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We are Teachers

JUNE 20, 2025

These first-day-of-school activities will help you and your students form a community and begin your journey together.

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Class Tech Tips

JUNE 21, 2025

[ I realized that I am way behind on posting recent podcast episodes, so I am catching up! ] Liz Garden and I had the pleasure of hosting Tim Boyle, principal of Science Leadership Academy Middle School (SLAMS) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) podcast in June. I had the opportunity to visit SLAMS a couple of years ago.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JUNE 21, 2025

[ I realized that I am way behind on posting recent podcast episodes, so I am catching up! ] Liz Garden and I had the pleasure of hosting Tim Boyle, principal of Science Leadership Academy Middle School (SLAMS) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) podcast in June. I had the opportunity to visit SLAMS a couple of years ago.

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Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2025

Schools increasingly find themselves on the front lines of managing the ripple effects of students’ online lives — from digital distractions that interfere with learning to online bullying and harmful content — leaving educators to address these challenges without the tools or authority to intervene effectively. In response, one social media platform is partnering directly with schools to create safer online spaces for students and more responsive systems for reporting and addressing issues.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

Key points: Looking back on the school year can help educators focus in the future 6 educator predictions about teaching and learning in 2025 A CTE teacher shares 8 strategies to increase student engagement For more news on teaching trends, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub As the school year draws to a close, K-12 educators can pause, reflect, and intentionally carry lessons forward.

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Imagination Soup

JUNE 23, 2025

Let's look at excellent picture books that break the fourth wall, also called metafiction. When authors break the fourth wall in children's books, it's highly engaging to kids. It invites readers directly into the story. Who doesn't want to read a book that does that? The post 20 Excellent Picture Books that Break the Fourth Wall appeared first on Imagination Soup.

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Class Tech Tips

JUNE 19, 2025

[ I realized that I am way behind on posting recent podcast episodes, so I am catching up! ] Recently I had the opportunity to appear on the Education Matters podcast with Jason Buccheri. Jason was an awesome host and we talked for a long time about deeper learning, models of organizational change, reclaiming joy in school, empowering students through technology, and … surprise, AI!

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JUNE 19, 2025

[ I realized that I am way behind on posting recent podcast episodes, so I am catching up! ] Recently I had the opportunity to appear on the Education Matters podcast with Jason Buccheri. Jason was an awesome host and we talked for a long time about deeper learning, models of organizational change, reclaiming joy in school, empowering students through technology, and … surprise, AI!

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We are Teachers

JUNE 23, 2025

Check out this list to get your classroom hooked on our favorite chapter books for second graders, no matter their interests. Free printable!

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eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2025

Key points: AI can have a powerful impact on education–with the right guidance How to ensure AI has the right impact on your district Supporting teachers with balanced AI policies For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Resource Center AI is poised to reshape education, impacting everything from administrative tasks and assessments to how students navigate research and develop critical thinking skills.

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Cult of Pedagogy

JUNE 22, 2025

Listen to the interview with Dan Tricarico: Sponsored by Alpaca and The School Me Podcast This page contains Bookshop.org links. When you make a purchase through these links, Cult of Pedagogy gets a small percentage of the sale at no extra cost to you. What’s the difference between Amazon and Bookshop.org? From the time I was a child, you could give me a book, a snack, a comfy chair, and a rainy day and I could get lost in a book for hours.

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Teacher Toms Blog

JUNE 19, 2025

"(L)earning is the human activity which least needs manipulation by others. Most learning is not the result of instruction. It is rather the result of unhampered participation in a meaningful society." Ivan Illich was a Catholic priest, theologian, philosopher, and social critic. His best known work, Deschooling Society , published in 1971 is a no holds barred critique of institutionalized, compulsory schooling, arguing that the overall effect is to alienate most children from their own learning

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GovTech

JUNE 20, 2025

A school board resolution acknowledges that technology plays an essential role in modern education but says it has to be “balanced with proven traditional methods to best support student achievement and well-being.

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We are Teachers

JUNE 18, 2025

Labels help with everything from seating charts to classroom procedures. Print and laminate our classroom labels set to use all year long.

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eSchool News

JUNE 20, 2025

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. Roughly half of middle and high schoolers report losing interest in math class at least half the time, and 1 in 10 lack interest nearly all the time during class, a new study shows. In addition, the students who felt the most disengaged in math class said they wanted fewer online activities and more real-world applications in their math classes.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 25, 2025

There is a lot of sound in a K–12 setting: fire alarms, public address systems, school bells, student and teacher voices, audio from videos played in classrooms and on phones in the hallways, message notifications on laptops and personal devices. But in an emergency, administrators need a way to send a message that cuts through all of this noise, a unified alert that’s delivered across every available outlet.

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Teacher Toms Blog

JUNE 18, 2025

On a cellular level, learning something new requires growing new nerve cells along with the connectivity between them. In other words, learning always means replacing the status quo with something else. As a little boy, it was self-evident that tiny people somehow got inside our television set or that there was another child inside the mirror who delighted in imitating me.

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