eSchool News

JULY 2, 2025

From personalized practice questions to interactive explanations, many education-focused AI tools are designed to aid, not undermine, student learning. The way teachers use the AI tools in their classrooms–open conversations around acceptable use help students use AI tools for meaningful learning instead of for cheating.

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eSchool News

JULY 11, 2025

There are numerous lesser-known digital platforms that offer unique, high-quality learning experiences tailored to students’ and teachers’ needs. There are numerous lesser-known digital platforms that offer unique, high-quality learning experiences tailored to students’ and teachers’ needs.

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eSchool News

MAY 22, 2025

While we often discuss how absenteeism affects students, we rarely acknowledge its devastating impact on the educators who show up every day to empty chairs. The hidden toll of empty seats When students miss school, teachers don’t just move forward with fewer students in the room. ” The numbers are staggering.

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eSchool News

MAY 20, 2016

And a new study found that the resource gap–including technology funding and access–is critical to closing the achievement gap. Ensuring equal access to resources can help improve educational outcomes and close achievement gaps for children from low-income families, according to a new study. You are a global educator.

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eSchool News

MAY 27, 2025

Awareness alone isnt enough–what students on the spectrum benefit from environments where their needs are understood, respected, and supported with purpose. Seventy-four percent of autistic students in the U.S. The takeaway Ive come to is this: Success in learning comes down to intention. Heres how that looks in practice.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Nam Ngo Thanh is an educational leader, innovator, and advocate for equity-driven, holistic learning. 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

MAY 12, 2025

students read for fun almost every day–down from 31 percent in 1984. What began as a simple classroom project to encourage reading evolved into a movement that amplified student voices, built confidence, and connected learners across cultures. Students were given creative freedom to shape their presentations. The result?

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eSchool News

JUNE 16, 2025

These platforms are designed to be interactive, accessible, and aligned with educational standards, offering students the opportunity to explore STEM topics at their own pace–and often, while having fun. Here are five online learning resources to support summer STEM learning: 1.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2025

Ativion has announced a groundbreaking partnership with the Network of Academic and Scholastic Esports Federations (NASEF) , aimed at expanding access to safe and meaningful scholastic esports programs in K–12 schools across the United States. Teachers gain classroom controls and visibility into student activity.

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

Key points: Building an app for kids came with unique challenges A new era for teachers as AI disrupts instruction With AI coaching, a math platform helps students tackle tough concepts For more news on AI tools for kids, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub A recent survey found that 88 percent of U.S.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

A faculty vision of inclusive pedagogy informed by equity and social justice transcends bias and makes diversity functional and beneficial to all students. Start here… Adopt an asset-based approach for all students. Assume that students are capable and possess knowledge and skills. Be open and welcome student questions.

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eSchool News

JUNE 19, 2025

Research shows that access to high-quality early childhood education is among the most powerful predictors of lifelong success. Yet in underserved communities, many families lack the digital tools and connectivity needed to support learning at home. Connectivity is no longer a luxury; it’s a lifeline.

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eSchool News

JUNE 5, 2025

According to the CDC , 40 percent of high school students report persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, and 20 percent have seriously considered suicide. At the same time, schools are working to reverse learning losses stemming from the pandemic. What is your priority for the 2025-2026 school year?

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eSchool News

JULY 18, 2025

U-M researchers found that new educators are pioneering paths in science education by offering opportunities for scientific conversations, innovative learning strategies and encouraging children to become active participants in scientific exploration.

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eSchool News

JUNE 10, 2025

Massachusetts districts face urgent literacy gaps, and our high-dosage tutoring model is designed to close those gaps efficiently and effectively,” said Devon Wible, vice president of teaching and learning for Catapult Learning. “We Catapult Learning’s HDT model is designed to scale individualized learning.

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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.

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eSchool News

JULY 14, 2025

As the new school year approaches, one of the most powerful tools for continuous improvement is the professional learning community (PLC). As the new school year approaches, one of the most powerful tools for continuous improvement is the professional learning community (PLC).

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eSchool News

JULY 17, 2025

When Isaac Goyette joined MCSD approximately seven years ago, he saw an opportunity to use his role as Coordinator of Information Technology to make a positive impact on the most important mission of any district: student learning. This transformation has had a positive impact on student learning and engagement.

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k12 Digest

JULY 1, 2025

Steven Sgourdos has a passion for fostering intellectual curiosity and critical thinking in his students. His educational philosophy is centered on nurturing students’ thirst for knowledge and preparing them to do meaningful work in the future. Are they memorizing facts, or learning how to think, solve, and lead?

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eSchool News

JUNE 6, 2025

With a student body comprising nearly 99 percent Black and Latinx individuals hailing from historically under-resourced communities, we confront the realities of poverty and the accompanying insecurities head-on. Despite the odds, our 400 students consistently demonstrate remarkable resilience and a profound capacity for excellence.

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k12 Digest

MAY 15, 2025

As we witness the rapid evolution of educational technology, the convergence of bite-sized learning modules with intelligent virtual tutors is creating unprecedented opportunities for personalised education. Todays educational chatbots analyse learning patterns, identify knowledge gaps, and adjust difficulty levels in real time.

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Teacher Cast

JULY 13, 2025

Their interactive displays, now EDLA-certified, enable seamless Google Workspace access and are protected by AWS. Key features include easy sign-in, wireless casting, lesson importation, and interactive tools, fostering engaging learning environments for students.

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eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2025

The report uncovers a deepening crisis: Students are navigating a rapidly changing world with outdated tools and minimal guidance. The report uncovers a deepening crisis: Students are navigating a rapidly changing world with outdated tools and minimal guidance. ” The data also highlights significant gender disparities. .

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eSchool News

JULY 10, 2025

The survey of more than of 3,000 students in grades 7-12 offers insights into teens’ plans after high school. “This analysis of teens’ post high school plans reveals shifts in students’ thinking and planning. . Where do students need the most support? Survey results say it’s paying off.

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eSchool News

JULY 7, 2025

But when I compare the size of our student body to the passenger count of four cruise ships, it clicks. But when I compare the size of our student body to the passenger count of four cruise ships, it clicks. So imagine we’re on a voyage with thousands of students, except they’re not disembarking after a week or two.

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Edsurge

JULY 14, 2017

There is no lack of evidence to suggest that online classes have deeply transformed the teaching and learning landscape in higher education. In 2015, for example, nearly 30 percent of college students took at least one online class. At CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI), we serve a diverse student population of local residents.

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eSchool News

JUNE 20, 2025

NWEA research notes that students can lose up to two months of math skills over the summer, and reading abilities can also decline, particularly for students from underserved communities. With the growing availability of engaging, high-quality online learning tools, students have more opportunities than ever to keep their skills sharp.

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eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2025

So Brito took some engineering classes at his high school, became president of his state’s Technology Student Association, and is starting at the University of Washington this fall on a pre-science track. The requirements could be clearer and advisers could spend more time talking about them with students, he said.

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eSchool News

JULY 14, 2025

In today’s career training labs, you might find students exploring virtual reality simulations, programming robots, analyzing big data, or using 3D printers to create prototypes. This isn’t technology for technology’s sake–it’s about enhancing learning and skill development. Consider the example of VR in a CTE program.

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eSchool News

MAY 21, 2025

Students are missing school at record-high rates–not because they dont want to be there, but because significant barriers are blocking the door to get in. Its easy to associate chronic absenteeism with the stereotype of the disillusioned hooky-playing student. Yet, curing the crisis will take more than a bill.

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eSchool News

JULY 16, 2025

Thirty-eight percent of Gen Z educators cite cheating as the top reason students use AI, compared to 13 percent of Gen Z non-educators. Just 26 percent of Gen Z educators think students use AI to save time on schoolwork, compared to 34 percent of non-educator Gen Z respondents.

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eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2025

That early access to knowledge helped shape who I am today, and I carry that legacy into my work leading library services and digital learning for more than 30,500 students in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Equity, access, and the power of informational text Irving ISD is a proudly diverse district.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Nam Ngo Thanh is an educational leader, innovator, and advocate for equity-driven, holistic learning. 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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Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2025

Chris Gethard, a veteran comedian and improv teacher, posed this question to a group of high school students in Northern California at a Laughing Together workshop he was leading. When I was a kid, I convinced myself that I hated avocados,” Gethard remembered the student saying. He remembered one who identified as a fruit.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

In the digital era, especially post-pandemic, this strategy has gained renewed importance for fostering active learning, critical thinking, and academic resilience. Today, the flipped classroom is no longer just about moving lectures online but about curating immersive, personalized learning environments. Flipped Classroom 2.0:

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eSchool News

JUNE 10, 2025

These platforms offer unprecedented opportunities to personalize learning, refine curriculum development, and support teaching. But as AI adoption accelerates, one critical question remains: Will AI strengthen learning, or will it undermine it?

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eSchool News

MAY 12, 2025

When I was in the classroom, I quickly learned that students are feeling this eco-anxiety whether were talking about climate change or not. I asked myself: If a teachers role is to prepare students for the real world, shouldnt we be helping them solve the climate crisis? On the other side, students gave the plants compliments.

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