eSchool News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

And while the increase in states requiring computer science education is encouraging, millions of students still lack the access necessary to learn, and most states have yet to make it a graduation requirement. Eleven states now require students to earn credit in computer science to graduate from high school.

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

Throw out the traditional app playbook When my family and I moved from Siberia to California in 2014, my daughter Sofia had to adjust to a whole new language at preschool. Watching her struggle, I realized language-learning tools just werent designed for kids. Affordable and accessible tech stands to open up opportunities for them.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Key points: Many educators look forward to the opportunity afforded by AI, but few feel ready to use it Other educators wonder if they have proper district support for AI use See related article: 5 positive ways students can use AI For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning page A resounding 90 percent of educators in a (..)

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eSchool News

MAY 8, 2025

As districts and schools nationwide struggle to find qualified therapists, particularly speech-language pathologists and board-certified behavior analysts (BCBAs), theres a growing demand for these specialized professionals. By leveraging flexible staffing solutions, schools can access high-quality therapists at a lower overall cost.

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eSchool News

MARCH 12, 2024

It was an entry point for me to begin thinking about what a rich profession teaching is, along with how students develop their early reading skills, especially when they are learning multiple languages at once. Here are three best practices that are effective regardless of the languages your students speak at home.

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eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2025

BOSTON (March 31, 2025) In recent months, almost 2,000 schools and districts have purchased or renewed licenses for Lexia English Language Development (Lexia English) from Lexia , a Cambium Learning Group brand. The numbers show just how much students and educators have needed access to a culturally responsive language learning solution.

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eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2025

Key points: All students are math language learners, regardless of their home language Fostering metacognition and AI integration for ELLs How to support multilingual learners in STEM For more news on language learners, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Math isnt just about numbers. Its about language, too.

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eSchool News

MAY 12, 2025

Project overview: Reading, recording, and reaching the world As an ESL teacher, Ive always looked for ways to make literacy feel meaningful and empowering, especially for students navigating a new language and culture. The assignment? In multilingual classrooms, these skills are often overlooked in favor of silent writing tasks.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

In this post, I want to explore the principle of representation, which is focused on providing students with access to multiple ways of experiencing or receiving information. Within the principle of representation, there are three guidelines: 1) perception, 2) language and symbols, and 3) comprehension. Representation. Perception.

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eSchool News

APRIL 14, 2025

For English Language Learners (ELLs), its more than an expressive outlet. Virtual museum visits extend this magic even further, granting students access to the worlds cultural treasures. This article presents a standards-aligned lesson plan that uses virtual museum visits as a foundation for deep language learning.

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eSchool News

MAY 12, 2025

One of my earliest projects as the Director of Environmental Education for a public school district in New York was in a middle school English Language Arts classroom. My goal is to support others in finding and building these bonds by making environmental education accessible, fulfilling, and rooted in a connection to nature.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Built on an education-specific large language model (LLM) developed in-house by a team of researchers from top AI labs, including IBM Research, Amazon Alexa, and Google Brain, Origin helps educators eliminate tech friction and focus on creating powerful learning moments in the classroom.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 5, 2021

Note : This station rotation series pictured above is designed for a 6th grade English Language Arts class. Post separate assignments for each online station, so students can access all of the resources and digital documents they need to complete the assignments. The groups cycle through the six stations twice in two weeks.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 11, 2021

The same class may have students who don’t have the necessary prior knowledge or language skills to understand the information presented. 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.

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eSchool News

MAY 30, 2025

Ethics and accessibility policies Written down but rarely embedded in daily workflows. Heres where traditional AI systems tend to fall short: NLP fine-tuning Improves the form of communication but doesnt understand intent or depth. Feedback loops Built to correct errors, not guide growth. These systems might help learners stay afloat.

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

Gemini also explains concepts and lesson material to students in simple and different ways if students don’t have access to a teacher–for instance, during homework or over a holiday break. Students also use Gemini for real-time academic help, such as asking follow-up questions and details about a particular topic.

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k12 Digest

MAY 15, 2025

For example, mobile flashcards and microlearning videos- short, focused lessons accessible via smartphones- allow students to review and reinforce knowledge in brief intervals, boosting retention and engagement [2]. Students in remote areas can access the same quality of instruction as those in educational hubs.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 8, 2024

Creating “universal” access to high-quality pre-K will require a massive, long-term public investment (as much as $33 billion, according to NIEER). In the near term, states can increase access by leveraging the existing infrastructure for providing pre-K in the home-based programs that already serve many rural families.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Debi Ryan insists that bad days are few and far between in her line of work as a school-based speech language pathologist. Ryan has worked in a public school setting for about two decades, following a stint in the medical track of speech language pathology. She calls her job soul-filling, and she has anecdotes to back it up.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Scaffolds help ELLs learn the language and master academic content This ESL teacher ensures students learn the language–and feel the love How edtech is transforming bilingual education in the U.S. Math Though math is often seen as a universal language, the academic vocabulary can create significant barriers for ELLs.

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

As insights from neuroscience increasingly inform educational practices, we are seeing old theories and practices, such as whole language, challenged and new approaches more aligned to the science of learning emerge. Learning is still, and always has been, a social activity.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2024

STEM can help with English language development by allowing students to engage with language in a variety of ways. Part of “doing STEM” means learning to speak the language of STEM. For MLs, grappling with STEM terms while also navigating a new language can make it extra challenging.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 27, 2021

Teachers working with younger students or second language learners can create a choice board with sentence frames to provide students with additional support as they give each other focused feedback. Based on what a student sees in the work they are reviewing, they may be drawn to one option on the choice board over another.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 6, 2021

Consider reorganizing your documents by topic, unit, skill set, or time period and color-code them for easy access. She currently teaches Language Arts and Technology at a bilingual public middle school. This can be a tedious task, so I recommend doing it in small bursts with frequent breaks. .

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eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2025

He explains how their company developed an AI-powered solution that automatically fixes website accessibility issues instead of just identifying them. This approach saves significant time and resources for school districts that are required to maintain accessible websites for their communities.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 1, 2021

The standards guide teachers as they design learning experiences for students; however, the standards are not written in student-friendly language. Teachers working with older students may want to challenge them to work collaboratively to discuss specific standards or learning goals and rewrite them in student-friendly language.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

To ensure data privacy, legal standards such as FERPA and IDEA have been designed, which require schools to limit the access to the students’ PII. Any lapse in their data protection practices can result in unauthorized access or exposure. The levels are organized in terms of how much personalization of the tool is possible.

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Edsurge

MAY 28, 2025

When Marisha Speights first started as a speech language pathologist in preschools serving affluent families in Nashville, Tennessee, she used the typical screening and assessment measures that she believed and was taught worked well. It was, I dont think this child has a speech or language issue, but the test says theyre at risk.

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eSchool News

MAY 19, 2025

teachers work with diverse groups, often with varying language backgrounds and ability levels, in both indoor and outdoor settings. For a year, she piloted a mobile instructional audio unit in her K-6 classes, aiming to make classes as accessible and inclusive for her students as possible.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

million people (equal to the population of France), speak a language other than English at home, according to the Center for Immigration Studies. When it comes to taking tests not in their first language, these groups can be at a notable disadvantage – especially for tests that influence a test-takers’ future.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

Learning a Language: Acquiring a new language involves mastering vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and cultural nuances. Each student progresses differently based on prior knowledge, learning preferences, and exposure to the language. Ultimately, the playlist model creates a more inclusive and engaging learning environment.

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eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2024

How do we ensure students achieve proficiency with the English language while receiving a rich and comprehensive education? Thanks to computer-driven translation, AI, and advanced classroom tools, we stand to put every student on a path to success with the English language and beyond. Today’s technology presents us with answers.

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eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2024

Recently, the kindergarten teacher texted her on the app, ReachWell, which allows the teacher to text in English and parents to receive the messages in their own language. In addition to seeing text from teachers in their native language on ReachWell, parents can respond in their native language and teachers see the replies in English.

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eSchool News

MAY 19, 2023

Key points: Combining AI and video platforms could spur engaging and interactive content Still, considerations around access and equity, along with misinformation, should be taken seriously In recent years, the digital landscape has witnessed significant changes, and as an AI language model, I have been observing these transformations closely.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 28, 2021

Easily accessible from any computer, so transportation is not required. She currently teaches Language Arts and Technology at a bilingual public middle school. Ability to maintain one calendar for teachers who share the same students, which helps to avoid assigning “big assignments” like assessments and essays at the same time.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 7, 2022

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, school districts across the country have seen an influx of funding for student devices, internet access, and a variety of edtech tools. This practical change has made it easier to incorporate computer science lessons into core subjects taught across the day, like math and language arts.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 30, 2023

Identifying the Needs of English Learners English learners (ELs) have unique needs requiring targeted instructional approaches to support their language acquisition and academic success. ELs need instruction tailored to their language proficiency level. ELs deserve access to the same content and curriculum as their peers.

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