eSchool News

MAY 12, 2025

My goal became connecting students to nature through their passions and connecting teachers standards-driven curriculum to nature through environmental literacy. For many schools and districts, integrating environmental topics like this into the curriculum can feel like a heavy burden.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Key points: Virtual field trips can help engage students in critical STEM education 8 virtual field trips for STEM education How to elevate climate literacy for future scientists For more news on virtual field trips, visit eSN’s Digital Learning page Climate change is an increasingly important subject in school curriculums.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

BOSTON – Adaptive learning company HMH today announced HMH Performance Suite –a first-of-its-kind teaching and learning solution that integrates assessment, Tier 1 curriculum and instruction to harmonize K-12 classroom teaching practices on a single platform. began using Performance Suite this fall with HMH’s Into Math curriculum. “We

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Students can access content, resources, activities at any time, and from anywhere. Students can access content, resources, and activities at a specific time and location. Students have access to teacher and peer support while completing assignments and tasks. Occurring at the same time and in the same place (e.g.,

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is using NotebookLM and Gemini for curriculum review and district guidance. CPS staff are creating Gems (custom AI experts in Google Gemini) when they upload the district’s curriculum development evidence guides and rubrics.

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eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2025

There are many ways teachers can bridge language barriers for multilingual learners (MLs) while also making math more accessible and engaging for all learners. Digital platforms also offer embedded language supports and accessibility features for diverse learners. Here are a few: 1.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 13, 2025

From digital literacy tools to interactive learning platforms, access to reliable technology helps level the educational playing field. For many students, school may be the only place where they have access to reliable internet, a quiet space to learn, or even a working device.

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eSchool News

MAY 30, 2025

The kits include ready-to-use sensor systems along with curriculum for teachers and are designed for classrooms of all kinds; no prior technical experience is required. Gaining hands-on experience with machine automation, data science and AI will help American agricultural students remain competitive in the global market.

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eSchool News

APRIL 28, 2025

A survey of over 100 teachers, 125 parents, and 50 district and private school curriculum leaders uncovered a stark contrast between administrative optimism and the realities faced by educators and families when using multiple ad hoc or even officially-sanctioned edtech applications.

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eSchool News

MAY 19, 2025

Consider that even just 15 years ago, the dominant curriculum companies were clear: McGraw-Hill, Pearson, and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH). But there are new entrants in the previously impenetrable core curriculum marketentities like Amplify, Great Minds, Curriculum Associates, and Imagine Learning. All textbook companies.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 21, 2025

Comprehensive digital curriculum is designed with the end goal in mind, based on Understanding by Design, an award-winning book and theory by Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe that focuses on the benefits of backward planning. A high-quality digital course catalog should also meet the needs of a diverse audience. Additional considerations 1.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Among the new content and resources now available to users of Discovery Education Experience are: Ready-To-Teach Lessons Enhancing Curriculum Built around research-based instructional strategies, these new ready-to-teach lessons and activities target critical classroom needs and help teachers create unique learning opportunities for each student.

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eSchool News

JUNE 3, 2025

“At Birmingham City Schools, we recognize that learning doesn’t just happen when students are given access to strong curriculumit also requires students to be engaged and motivated,” said Dr. Mark Sullivan, Superintendent of Birmingham City Schools. million students and 115,000 educators across the country.

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eSchool News

MAY 23, 2025

Recent research supports this approach–a 2025 systematic review published in the EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research found that AI-powered adaptive learning systems significantly enhance accessibility and social-emotional development for students with conditions like autism, ADHD, and dyslexia.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

While new and emerging technologies can feel like a hurdle at times, there is also much that can be gained by incorporating them into our curriculum. This does not mean teachers have to be experts in using all technologies, but teachers should be willing to incorporate technology into their everyday curriculum delivery.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 2, 2024

Educators participating in the free trial will receive access to the current collection of genre units and essential skills lessons created for grade 3-5 classrooms. Key Takeaways New Mystery Writing Initiative : Mystery Science is launching a new writing curriculum for grades 3-5, offering a free trial for the upcoming school year.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 24, 2021

Often, math teachers have the most challenging time designing a station rotation because the curriculum is so linear with each concept and process builds on the previous. Science curriculum, like math, can be very linear. You can access the virtual station rotation template and the idea documents below.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 11, 2021

I understand the pressure teachers feel to cover the standards and move through their curriculum. So, if a teacher wants to present information, UDL encourages them to present that information in multiple formats, allowing students to engage with information in a way that feels accessible. They can find a podcast (e.g.,

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards recognize the dedicated efforts of education professionals across K-12 departments, including IT, curriculum, instruction and administration. They needed a cohesive core math curriculum that they could roll out districtwide. Part 1, spotlighting 10 more finalists, can be found here.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2024

Those children, who were ages 1 to 4 at the start of the pandemic, are coming to school less prepared and lagging behind expectations with signs of a slow recovery,” said Dr. Kristen Huff, vice president of assessment and research at Curriculum Associates. This press release originally appeared online.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 6, 2025

A note: some must be downloaded and a few purchased, so the link might take you to a website that provides access rather than play. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 7, 2020

When teachers feel pressure to cover the curriculum or keep up with a pre-pandemic pacing guide, it is easy to understand why they spend more time introducing information and less time supporting students as they attempt to master content knowledge or skills.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

I was able to meet their learning needs through an online curriculum and support their strengths, talents, and passion to pursue careers in tennis. These events not only offer access to vendors who can demonstrate their products, but also provide opportunities to learn from other educators’ experiences.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

To help teachers recognize, respond to and prevent bullying toward these students, researchers at the University of Missouri collaborated to develop an evidence-based, online professional development curriculum. If I can help them feel better about themselves by emphasizing what makes them great, that is my ultimate goal.”

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

The goal of UDL is to design “barrier-free, instructionally rich learning environments and lessons that provide access to all students” (Nelson, 2). Teachers will have more success in engaging students if they build “choice and voice” into the curriculum. That’s why teachers must prioritize student agency.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 21, 2025

Key points: CTE positions students to develop critical postsecondary skills Connecting learning to career exploration Real-life work experiences: The unseen curriculum for high school success For more news on CTE, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub What do today’s students need to know before they jump into the workforce?

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 23, 2020

Even if teachers cannot require that students attend a live meeting due to concerns around access, connectivity, and availability, these sessions can be recorded and posted on class websites, Google Classroom, or a learning management system. These online sessions are an excellent way to continue teaching and connecting with learners.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 28, 2021

Easily accessible from any computer, so transportation is not required. Amy is a Google certified educator adept at designing engaging, student-centered digital curriculum and learning opportunities. It can be shared with others by making photocopies but does not allow for easy collaboration among teachers. Unable to leave it behind.

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eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2023

NEW YORK — Social-first media company, The News Movement (TNM) today announced a new partnership with EXPLR Media (EXPLR), an organization which produces and shares educational videos and curriculum for students in the US. TNM will provide EXPLR with both existing and new content to be streamed via EXPLR’s curriculum-aligned service.

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eSchool News

APRIL 30, 2024

Teachers love these resources and rely on the components of the activities to build background knowledge, provide accessible content, and spark curiosity. A standout feature is their virtual field trips, partnering with iconic companies worldwide to provide behind-the-scenes access to fascinating locations.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Moreover, issues like digital dividewhere not all students have equal access to technologyraise concerns about equity in education. Another concern is the varying levels of access to technology. This can result in some students falling behind due to circumstances beyond their control.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Teachers might face pressures from lesson planning, meeting new students, or adjusting to changes in curriculum. For students, integrating mental health education into the curriculum can create an environment that encourages open conversation about mental health struggles and reduces the associated stigma.

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eSchool News

JULY 12, 2024

Expectations for accessibility have also remained consistent, with 88 percent believing that generative AI can positively impact accessibility. The report offers insight into how teachers’ perceptions of AI use in the classroom have evolved since the start of the 2023–24 school year.

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eSchool News

JUNE 2, 2023

In a structured classroom setting, an educator can only be expected to teach a certain amount of curriculum, and learners can only retain so much information at one time. By harnessing the power of technology, learners can access a broader understanding of a topic, mitigating the structural bias of the institution and curriculum.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

This year’s Future of Education Technology Conference landed in New Orleans, and the conference was abuzz with post-pandemic learning recovery tools, solutions to promote equity among students and parents, strategies for digital access, student mental health, social and emotional learning tools, and more.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 4, 2022

Countering these ransomware attacks with proper cyber hygiene practices can be especially difficult if there is little or no room in the IT budget, or if curriculum leaders lack involvement in the effort to enhance cybersecurity. Cultivate a Security-Centric Culture.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2022

This is particularly true for children who struggle in class and have trouble accessing their curriculum. School counselors and social workers, teachers, and administrators have always been integral to a parent’s support network.

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