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MAY 26, 2025

Key points: To deliver effective reading intervention strategies, educators must understand the causes behind delayed reading We are just beginning the uphill climb to improve student reading scores Engaging the reluctant reader: Benefits of gamified learning For more news on literacy, see eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Supporting delayed readers requires a thoughtful and research-informed approach.

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MAY 22, 2025

Key points: Better math teacher prep will strengthen aspiring teachers and lead to greater math achievement for students A look at one schools innovative approach to PD Ethical PD: Doing right by the teachers who do right by the world For more news on teacher prep, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub A new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) finds that only one in eight elementary teacher preparation programs nationwide devote enough time to teaching fundamental m

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MAY 22, 2025

Key points: It’s time to build smarter systems that reduce teacher burdens and increase student engagement To boost teacher morale, reimagine the teacher role Key strategies for education leaders to boost morale For more news on teacher burnout, visit eSN’s SEL & Well-Being hub The current education crisis isn’t just about the need to support student academic recovery–it’s also about teacher retention.

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eSchool News

MAY 21, 2025

Key points: Comprehensive action plans should start in schools and extend into homes Data gaps negatively impact academic progress and attendance Maybe its time to change up high school to improve student attendance For more news on absenteeism, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Empty seats have become a common sight in our nations classrooms.

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eSchool News

MAY 21, 2025

Key points: Data breaches can cripple entire school districts digital infrastructure K-12 cyberattacks threaten dataand students Hackers dont take a summer vacationneither can school cybersecurity For more news on K-12 cybersecurity, visit eSN’s IT Leadership hub A staggering 82 percent of K-12 schools experienced a cyber incident between July of 2023 and December 2024, according to a recent report by Center for Internet Security.

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eSchool News

MAY 20, 2025

Key points: A successful reading program blends extrinsic rewards with intrinsic motivation We are just beginning the uphill climb to improve student reading scores Engaging the reluctant reader: Benefits of gamified learning in literacy For more news on literacy programs, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub How can educators transform reading into something students want to do rather than have to do?

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MAY 20, 2025

Key points: Its time to embrace a future where learning–not time–is the constant Career-connected learning builds a more employable, future-ready generation Prepared for tomorrow: Reimagining readiness in Indiana education For more news on learning schedules, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub In education, we talk a lot about equity, personalization, and meeting students where they are.

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eSchool News

MAY 19, 2025

Key points: Research has shown a critical link between hearing clearly and learning Instructional audio can boost confidence in the classroom How I build relationships with students using instructional audio For more on classroom edtech, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Effective communication is essential for physical education teachers to engage and teach K-12 students.

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eSchool News

MAY 19, 2025

Key points: Low-end disruptions could shake things up in favor of the customized educational options each student needs to succeed The psychology of Disruptive Innovation Heres what will drive K-12 innovation in 2025 For more on disrupting schools, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub This post originally appeared on the Christensen Institute’s blog and is reposted here with permission.

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eSchool News

MAY 16, 2025

Key points: Staff must feel empowered and involved in emergency response protocols Tiered response protocols help schools define emergency procedures Most school staff worry about emergency situations and physical safety For more news on emergency planning, visit eSN’s Emergency Resource hub Safety response protocols are foundational to creating a culture of safety in schools.

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eSchool News

MAY 16, 2025

Key points: More than half of students worry about AI use in education Data shows growing GenAI adoption in K-12 With AI coaching, a math platform helps students tackle tough concepts For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub A new survey highlights a demand for clear guidelines around ethical and responsible AI use, as well as a disconnect in how AI use is perceived–balancing positivity about its impact with concern regarding the potential for over-reliance,

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eSchool News

MAY 15, 2025

Key points: Building relationships is important to the overall health of an organization Leading (again) in uncertainty Elevating principals, teachers, and students through shared purpose For more on school leadership, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub We often hear we should run our schools more like a business. It is intended to mean that we become more efficient and that we streamline our efforts to focus on what is essential and discharge anything superfluous.

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eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

This months episode explores how remote and digital learning has evolved beyond emergency pandemic measures into strategic, purpose-driven educational approaches. DLACs John Watson distinguishes between emergency remote learning during the pandemic and today’s well-planned online and hybrid models. He emphasizes that effective digital programs are driven by specific educational needswhether supporting CTE (Career and Technical Education), dropout recovery, or creating early college opportu

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eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

Yourway Learning , a leader in AI-supported educational solutions, announced last week the launch of its$1 million, donor-funded Nationwide AI Grant Initiative. This bold program is dedicated to close instructional equity gaps, reduce teacher burnout, and unlock new opportunities for personalized, research-backed learning. River Valley School District inPennsylvaniahas been selected as the first partner to bring this vision to life.

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eSchool News

MAY 13, 2025

Key points: Digital infrastructure is the backbone of teaching, learning, and operations Leadership is key to protecting student data privacy in 2025 10 tips for using analytics and adaptive tech in schools For more news on IT trends, visit eSN’s IT Leadership hub If the Supreme Court decides Universal Service/E-Rate is unconstitutional, losing E-rate funding would have a catastrophic impact on the vast majority of school districts, according to CoSN ‘s 2025 State of Edtech District

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eSchool News

MAY 13, 2025

Key points: DEI can help students gain a broader understanding of the world Equitable learning with small-group instruction and student-tracking The fight for educational equity in the face of federal rollbacks For more news on DEI in education, visit eSNs Educational Leadership hub Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have become integral to educational institutions across the United States.

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eSchool News

MAY 12, 2025

Key points: A fun twist on a reading assignment boosted student engagement Revolutionizing storytelling with AI: Empowering ELLs We are just beginning the uphill climb to improve student reading scores For more news on reading engagement, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub When students become literacy influencers, reading transforms from a classroom task into a global conversation.

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eSchool News

MAY 12, 2025

Key points: Building community in the name of sustainability is a core component of the environmental movement How this educator integrates Dungeons & Dragons into the curriculum How I came to love phenomena-based science instruction For more news on teaching trends, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub As a teacher and advocate for environmental education, Ive seen students around the country feeling eco-anxiety.

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eSchool News

MAY 9, 2025

Key points: Students need more than digital access; they need guidance 5 AI tools for classroom creativity A new era for teachers as AI disrupts instruction For more news on navigating AI, visit eSNs Digital Learning hub Finding accurate information has long been a cornerstone skill of librarianship and classroom research instruction. When cleaning up some materials on a backup drive, I came across an article I wrote for the September/October 1997 issue of Book Report , a journal directed to sec

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eSchool News

MAY 9, 2025

Key points: From zoos and museums to historical architecture, virtual field trips are great options for K-12 classrooms 8 virtual field trips for STEM education How multimedia and interactive tech transform engagement For more news on virtual field trips, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Virtual field trips have emerged as an engaging resource, offering students immersive experiences and allowing them to explore global landmarks, museums, and natural wonders without leaving their classroom

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eSchool News

MAY 8, 2025

Miami Achieve Miami , a nonprofit dedicated to equalizing educational opportunities for students throughout Miami-Dade County, has received $2.4 million from multiple philanthropic organizations and leaders, including a leadership gift of $2 million from Kenneth C. Griffin, founder and CEO of Citadel and founder of Griffin Catalyst. The funding, awarded over the past year, will further expand Achieve Miamis transformative programs, reaching thousands of K-12 students through initiatives includi

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eSchool News

MAY 8, 2025

When the developers of Canvas, the worlds leading web-based learning management system (LMS) software, invite you to a party July 22-24 this year in Spokane, WA you might consider the offer. Expected to draw 3,000 attendees across various roles from individual educators to IT leadership, the event promises product reveals, professional development, and collaborative opportunities like Hack Night, designed to help educators and administrators demonstrate tangible value when they return to their i

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eSchool News

MAY 8, 2025

Key points: Districts must adopt innovative solutions that meet students’ unique needs Crafting technology-driven IEPs Special education staffing shortages put students futures at risk For more news on school therapy services, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub The pandemic’s impact on our children’s development continues to reveal itself in classrooms across America.

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eSchool News

MAY 8, 2025

Key points: Lowering the academic bar is a disservice to students and families Leading (again) in uncertainty Five years on: COVIDs impact on schoolsand whats next for education For more news on educational progress, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub We are living in an Ozempic era. Instant gratification is king, and everyone is looking for quick fixes to chronic challenges.

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eSchool News

MAY 7, 2025

PORT RICHEY, FL Ignite Reading, a one-to-one, Science of Reading-based virtual tutoring program in 18 states nationwide, today announced its partnership with the University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning through the Florida Tutoring Advantage , a comprehensive statewide initiative aimed at significantly improving student outcomes in reading and mathematics.

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eSchool News

MAY 7, 2025

Key points: Explosive app growth has outpaced security oversights K-12 cyberattacks threaten dataand students How schools can fight growing ransomware attacks For more on cybersecurity, visit eSN’s IT Leadership hub In May 2024, Microsoft identified a critical vulnerability pattern targeting Android applications, ominously called Dirty Stream.

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eSchool News

MAY 7, 2025

Key points: Edtech tools support student learning while boosting engagement 5 vocabulary strategies powered by technology Edtech tools for station rotation in early learning For more on edtech tools, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a brilliant scientist? Ive wondered about this myself on a few occasions.

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eSchool News

MAY 6, 2025

Key points: Research can shed light on the best strategies for increased math achievement What research says about how students learn math NAEP scores shed light on how the pandemic impacted student learning For more news on math learning, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub After results from the 2024 NAEP were released, it became evident that students are struggling with math achievement.

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eSchool News

MAY 6, 2025

Key points: Virtual reality career training helps students focus on their future How 3 districts reimagined high school and the future of work How CTE supports college and career readiness For more news on career training, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Education is a cornerstone for personal growth and economic success, but for students in juvenile detention facilities, it serves a deeper purpose, equipping students with the skills theyll need to make positive choices and achieve the

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eSchool News

MAY 5, 2025

Key points: Students’ contributions matter for the collective learning of everyone in the room 3 pillars for building a positive classroom culture Why support for students and a strong school culture are key For more news on classroom culture, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub As educators, we know that small moves make a big difference, but I personally hadnt thought about the impact of just one word.

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eSchool News

MAY 5, 2025

Key points: Creating a culture where all students see themselves as capable math thinkers starts with leaders Key questions that unleash powerful PLCs Ethical PD: Doing right by the teachers who do right by the world For more news on teachers PD, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub One of my first vivid memories of math is of timed tests. I still remember how visceral my panic felt–sweaty palms, heart pounding–as I scrambled to recall facts before the clock ran out.

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eSchool News

MAY 2, 2025

Key points: New graduation requirements let schools redefine what it means to be truly prepared for the future 5 ways kids will learn about careers in 2025 Online learning in high school helps students explore career pathways For more on workforce readiness, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Across the country, education is on the brink of significant change.

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eSchool News

MAY 2, 2025

Key points: States are investing in career-connected learning (CCL) to boost employability 5 ways kids will learn about careers in 2025 How CTE supports college and career readiness For more news on career-connected learning, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Abraham Maslows Hierarchy of Needs is a fundamental psychological theory that explains human motivation.

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eSchool News

MAY 1, 2025

FREMONT, CA Optoma , a world-leading provider of visual solutions, today announced its latest Creative Touch 3-Series Interactive Displays designed to empower educators and business professionals with new tools and features to enhance learning, make presentations more effective, and increase collaboration in classrooms, lecture halls, boardrooms, remote working and other business environments.

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eSchool News

MAY 1, 2025

CHICAGO, IL (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Otus , a leading provider of K-12 student data and assessment solutions, has been awarded a prestigious Gold Stevie Award in the category of Customer Service Department of the Year at the 2025 American Business Awards. This recognition celebrates the companys unwavering commitment to supporting educators, students, and families through exceptional service and innovation.

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eSchool News

MAY 1, 2025

Key points: Educators see the greatest potential for AI in language translation and career readiness 5 AI tools for classroom creativity With AI coaching, a math platform helps students tackle tough concepts For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub AI is becoming increasingly integrated into the classroom, but according to a new report, most educators across K-12 and higher education around the world don’t believe AI is the answer to the biggest challenges t

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MAY 1, 2025

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. This story about Alabama graduation requirements was produced by The Hechinger Report , a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education. Sign up for the Hechinger newsletter. In a corner of Huffman High School, the sounds of popping nail guns and whirring table saws fill the architecture and construction classroom.

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