eSchool News

APRIL 28, 2025

With a universe of educational applications available, the study highlights how the proliferation of individual, poorly integrated digital tools in many districts is impacting students, parents, teachers, and district leaders. ” This press release originally appeared online.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Key points: Schools must ensure greater access to the tech tools students and teachers need The digital divide still holds students back DEI in action: eSN Innovation Roundtable For more news on classroom equity, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Believing that all students have the same access to technology is a mistake.

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eSchool News

MAY 19, 2025

As Robert Pondiscio observed recently , K12 schools have largely been spared Disruptive Innovation of the sort that has transformed everything from retail to consumer package goods, telecommunications, computing, steel, newspapers, and more. Yes, there have been Disruptive Innovations in how students learn, namely, in the form factor.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

It features national and state-level policy and implementation data, focusing on high school data. Eleven states now require students to earn credit in computer science to graduate from high school. “The data is clear: computer science equips students with essential skills for future careers in all industries.

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eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

River Valley School District inPennsylvaniahas been selected as the first partner to bring this vision to life. Over the next three years, the initiative will provide equitable access to state-of-the-art AI tools and comprehensive professional development for K-12 districts nationwide.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

On a quiet morning in Ottawas Rockcliffe Park, more than a century ago, a woman named Theodora Philpot opened her home to four young students. That moment in 1915 became the foundation of what is now Elmwood School an institution that, in 2025, proudly celebrates 110 years of inspiring young women to lead with confidence and purpose.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Its a familiar story for many parentswatching their child struggle in school, knowing they are capable but somehow unable to thrive in a traditional classroom. They envisioned a school where children who didnt fit the standard mold could still succeed, not just academically but socially and emotionally.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

However, this rapid growth of technology is also creating a new digital divide that could widen the existing equity gaps among students from different socio-economic backgrounds. In fact, those who benefit most from AI tools that personalize instruction are students who didn’t necessarily need that much help to begin with.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Incorporate hands-on activities and experiments Hands-on activities let students engage directly with STEM concepts, making learning tangible and memorable. In a unit on electricity, students can create simple circuits with batteries, wires, and bulbs.

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eSchool News

MAY 6, 2025

A large part of setting students up for success involves connecting them with career training and experiences that allow them to explore their skills and interests. Bringing this learning to students offers a unique and individualized experience that equips students with skills and a foundational knowledge of different vocational careers.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 29, 2021

Unfortunately, many students have gotten comfortable in their roles as passive observers or consumers in the classroom. This passive position also does not require that students think intentionally about their learning. The beauty of this mindset is that it demands that students capture, reflect on, and share their learning.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 28, 2025

Since the early days of internet access in K12 schools, there has been a need to protect students from inappropriate content with filtering and restricted access. Facing these restrictions and all too often

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eSchool News

APRIL 22, 2025

Today, ISTE+ASCD announced a $1 million grant from Pinterest to help school leaders create healthy digital cultures. The initiative will establish digital wellbeing task forces in 12 school districts, bringing together educators, leaders, and experts in youth mental health and digital citizenship.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

percent of students reported having a test, quiz, or exam within their first week of school. With academic challenges starting so early in the year, it’s no surprise that students are looking for innovative ways to cope with the stress. A stressful return to school The survey, which collected responses from 1,300 U.S.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

“Universal connectivity is more than just internet access–it’s about addressing the digital divide to ensure every student is prepared for post-secondary success,” said Julia Fallon, executive director at SETDA.

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eSchool News

MAY 13, 2025

The loss of E-rate funding would cut off access to essential digital learning tools and online resources. Managing the complexities of modernized infrastructure, safeguarding student data privacy and integrating technological innovations have given edtech leaders a uniquely comprehensive perspective on the K-12 digital ecosystem.

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eSchool News

JULY 2, 2024

On its face, the cell phone policy at Forest Hills High School seems clear: Phones cannot be used in school and must be turned off during the day, unless a teacher allows them as part of a lesson. Storage of phones can be expensive, at a time when schools are seeing budget cuts. This story was originally published by Chalkbeat.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Ed Madison, a media professor and researcher at the UOs School of Journalism and Communication , created Sassy, an online career coach thats been officially adopted by the state of Oregon. Sassy uses employment data to ensure that students are aware of the most in-demand careers as well.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 24, 2025

Lunch hours are spent hunched over smartphones, and after-school time means less sports and more Snapchat. The adverse effects of this excessive screen time have significantly impacted students social- emotional health. Engaging with students was a top priority for workgroup members. A lot of them wanted an art club.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 7, 2024

And a majority of students–70 percent–are concerned about having enough money to purchase the technology needed for college. There is also a concerning new data point: Nearly three quarters of students are worried they won’t be able to pay for the technology they need for college.”

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Charlotte, NC Discovery Education , the creators of indispensable K-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world, today announced an exciting new slate of standards-aligned educational content and instructional resources for Back-to-School 2025 that will inspire teachers and engage students.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2024

For dyslexic students, the traditional educational system–often reliant on heavy reading loads and conventional assessments–can be particularly overwhelming. The challenge of dyslexia in traditional learning Dyslexia is one of the most common learning differences, affecting approximately 10-15 percent of students worldwide.

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eSchool News

MAY 7, 2025

For instance, while the platforms accessibility and flexibility have made Android the platform of choice for educational apps, its open-source structure allows developers to build upon shared libraries and frameworks, many of which have inherent vulnerabilities. When students own the device in question, the situation gets a little trickier.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Our school is a five-year program that works to create first-generation college students. Our school is a five-year program that works to create first-generation college students. So, I know firsthand how important equitable access to resources is, and how hard we educators work to set our students up for success.

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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. Here are a few: 1.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Not only has the explosion of artificial intelligence (AI) and chatbots created concern about assigning writing, but myriad challenges exist when we send writing home with students. #1 Competence: Students may not feel confident in their writing skills generally or their ability to answer a particular question specifically.

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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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eSchool News

JULY 29, 2024

Recent data shows students with disabilities miss substantially more school compared to their peers. In Minneapolis Public Schools, for example, rates of chronic absenteeism among students with disabilities rose from 29 percent in 2019 to 53 percent in 2022. This blueprint has three integral sections: 1.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2025

The 2024 State of Student Mental Health Report from eLuma delivers critical insights into the growing mental health challenges for today’s students and provides school leaders with a clear, actionable framework for improving school-based mental health services.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Key points: Students have an affordable, accessible pathway to higher education 5 ways kids will learn about careers in 2025 Students need clarity on their postsecondary pathways For more news on college readiness, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub As an educator, Im continuously searching for ways to give my students a leg up.

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eSchool News

MAY 7, 2025

Marking Ignite Reading’s inaugural implementation in Florida at Dayspring Charter Academy in Pasco County through the Florida Tutoring Advantage partnership, the school hosted a showcase last week celebrating the significant literacy gains achieved through their collaboration. AI-enhanced supports for students in grades 6-12.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

Key points: What priorities will be a focal point in the new school year? Here are some back-to-school tips, advice, and valuable insights from educators, stakeholders, and industry experts: As I reflect on two decades of work in the clean energy education space, I become increasingly convinced that the key to impacting students is people.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 26, 2024

As schools seek to ensure all students learn to their fullest potential, a new guide explores ideas and strategies for creating inclusive learning spaces. As schools seek to ensure all students learn to their fullest potential, a new guide explores ideas and strategies for creating inclusive learning spaces.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Language barriers make it difficult for parents with limited English proficiency (LEP) to advocate for their children, talk to educators about their child’s progress, and gain access to information about special education services, gifted and talented programs, discipline policies, parent handbooks, and more.

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eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2024

Challenge #1: Inequitable access to resources Some thought leaders have openly worried about how access to AI tools might impact today’s existing digital divide. Generative AI can be a driving force in democratizing access to high-quality education. At last year’s Education World Forum, discussion centered around this very idea.

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eSchool News

JULY 30, 2024

Key points: Engaging STEAM education tools push students to explore learning Can a data literacy program make science more relatable? I am always on the lookout for STEAM-based resources and tools that engage and inspire my students.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 11, 2024

school districts in 2023 –more than double the 45 attacked in 2022. Just as the 2024 school year was about to start, a ransomware attack shut down some schools in the United States and Great Britain, including 34 schools serving 17,000 students in the Seattle area. Ransomware attacks alone targeted 108 U.S.

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