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

MAY 19, 2025

Technology has permeated every facet of our lives, making many tasks easier, and even doing some of our work for us. The impact of technology on the human brain is still being studied, but there is a body of research which is decades old and has increased its capacity to inform education with advances in medical imaging technology.

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

parents believe AI is essential to their childrens education, but most arent even sure whether the technology is being used in their childs classroom. Our team spent years refining this complex and sensitive technology, and Id like to share the key lessons weve learned along the way with other founders.

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k12 Digest

MAY 15, 2025

This fundamental truth about human cognition has finally found its perfect technological match in the form of microlearning. 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.

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Edsurge

JULY 14, 2017

A recent study backs their experiences up, and found that students who enroll in a mix of face-to-face and online classes are more likely to progress than students enrolled in either all in-person or all online classes.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 16, 2025

Driven by reasons like flexibility, personal needs, and accessibility, the positives associated with online schooling were convincing many to take a second look. Access and Support Matter Not every home environment is ideal for online learning. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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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. The existing network was unreliable and fragmented in design.

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Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2025

They found that many of the teens in the study were aware of the concerns and dangers surrounding AI, yet didn’t have guidelines to use it appropriately. Without this guidance, AI can be confusing and complex, the researchers say, and can prevent both adolescents and adults from using the technology ethically and productively.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

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. In a recent interview with K12 Digest, Nam Ngo Thanh discussed his experience with technology, innovation, and education.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 24, 2025

AI tutors are transforming education by offering personalized, accessible, and efficient learning support. Encryption, limited access, and regular audits help maintain data security across platforms. A University of Pennsylvania study from 2024 found that students using AI for math prep scored lower.

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Edsurge

JULY 14, 2025

Classrooms are no longer just spaces for absorbing information; they’re becoming creative studios where students use technology to solve real-world problems. Adeel Khan Johnsrud: When it comes to AI literacy, I think about where we are now, much like the early days of media literacy when I taught K-12 library studies.

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Technology has permeated every facet of our lives, making many tasks easier, and even doing some of our work for us. The impact of technology on the human brain is still being studied, but there is a body of research which is decades old and has increased its capacity to inform education with advances in medical imaging technology.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

The Rise of Online Learning Online learning has increasingly become a staple in education, with studies showing that over 30% of students now prefer it over traditional classroom settings. Moreover, issues like digital dividewhere not all students have equal access to technologyraise concerns about equity in education.

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2025

Not only do these courses offer students a jump-start on credits once they get to college, but they also equip them with skills like time management, critical thinking and study habits that researchers say encourage them to enroll and stay in college. Barriers to access vary from state to state, Fink says.

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Edsurge

JULY 16, 2025

These disparities don’t reflect differences in ability, they reflect differences in access. Housing discrimination from the 1930s to 1960s led to generational wealth disparities , unequal access to resources and residential segregation. Local property taxes remain the primary driver of school funding in many states.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

Unless AI technology evolves to a point where it plays a meaningful role in real social systems, where time, attention, and affirmation are scarce and must be earned, it will fall short of solving the motivational challenge. But I don’t believe it’s the technology alone that drives these outcomes. These are not marginal improvements.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

The integration of AI technologies presents unparalleled opportunities for enhancing teaching, learning, and administrative processes. Through best practices, case studies, and expert insights, we outline a step-by-step guide for institutions to craft their AI policies.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

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. In a recent interview with K12 Digest, Nam Ngo Thanh discussed his experience with technology, innovation, and education.

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Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2025

A 2021 OECD study found that 15-year-olds consistently show lower levels of creativity and curiosity than 10-year-olds globally. A follow-up study in 2025 confirmed this trend, highlighting even steeper declines where secondary students have fewer opportunities to build new skills.

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Edsurge

JUNE 27, 2025

Writing a history that you helped to create is awkward, as Anne Trumbore acknowledges in her new book “ The Teacher in the Machine: A Human History of Education Technology.” For Trumbore, it started in 2004, when she went to Stanford to work for Patrick Suppes, who had been studying computer-assisted learning since the 1960s.

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2025

Leigh Arnold, an educational technology specialist from the School District of Palm Beach County, noted that “students enjoyed the opportunity to participate in something they love, while educators were thrilled to see them demonstrate their knowledge through creative builds and presentations.” Leverage accessible tools.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

The integration of AI technologies presents unparalleled opportunities for enhancing teaching, learning, and administrative processes. Through best practices, case studies, and expert insights, we outline a step-by-step guide for institutions to craft their AI policies.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 15, 2025

This article includes a free, open-access resource for educators: What Your Students Arent Telling You: Listening, Learning, and Leading with Empathy. I wanted to change thatnot just by asking better questions, but by building an open-access platform that would amplify student voices and inform actionable change.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 12, 2025

This often includes IT classes, science, advanced mathematics and economics or technology, whichever your school offers. Another benefit is the fact that you can access education from all over the world. By visiting an online course, you can slot the hours you need to study when you have the time.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 10, 2025

As a learning designer in a centralized teaching and learning unit, it’s my job to explore new technologies, particularly AI. How am I supposed to make decisions about this emerging technology that I don’t fully understand? She is energized by learner-centered design, good UX, and expanding access. References Bali, M.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 22, 2025

This allows educators to gain insights from students interactions with these technologies, fostering a deeper understanding of their applications and promoting ethical use. One student articulated a proactive stance, stating the importance of find[ing] clever ways to incorporate technology into [student] work.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 10, 2025

As a learning designer in a centralized teaching and learning unit, it’s my job to explore new technologies, particularly AI. How am I supposed to make decisions about this emerging technology that I don’t fully understand? She is energized by learner-centered design, good UX, and expanding access. References Bali, M.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 24, 2025

Many studies have looked at ways to ensure the quality of online courses, providing general suggestions for best practices in the online environment (McNeal & Gray, 2021). While new technology can be innovative and fun, it often comes with a high price tag and a need for new professional development during a time of fatigue.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 11, 2025

He said that students have had access to the information we teach prior to AI. As instructors, our role is not just to provide access to content. We are needed to inspire students to come to class, to ask questions, to work out the answers with them. They could always find and read the content on their own. Saucier, Ph.D.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 24, 2025

Many studies have looked at ways to ensure the quality of online courses, providing general suggestions for best practices in the online environment (McNeal & Gray, 2021). While new technology can be innovative and fun, it often comes with a high price tag and a need for new professional development during a time of fatigue.

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eLearning Students Assignments Feedback 67

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

As an Apple Distinguished School, Elmwood integrates technology in ways that feel seamless and empowering. But here, technology isnt a shiny extra. Technology at Elmwood is not a mere add-on, says Matt Perreault, Director of Technology. Its part of the everyday toolkitlike pens once were. Its a bicycle for the mind.

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Edsurge

MAY 2, 2025

A new study shows trust is the most important factor for parents when choosing child care, with many leaning toward at-home programs or relying on their families, friends and neighbors. Trust was the top priority, according to the study, followed by affordability, availability, location and hours.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 2, 2025

While technology can be a powerful tool for learning and connection, it has also created vast spaces where students’ anxieties are amplified. A Global Youth Culture study found that 60% of young people report experiencing depression, 66% struggle with anxiety, and 35% have had suicidal thoughts.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 2, 2025

While technology can be a powerful tool for learning and connection, it has also created vast spaces where students anxieties are amplified. A Global Youth Culture study found that 60% of young people report experiencing depression, 66% struggle with anxiety, and 35% have had suicidal thoughts.

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k12 Online Schools

JUNE 24, 2025

As technology continues to evolve and permeate every aspect of life, understanding how to navigate the digital landscape is crucial not only for academic success but also for career readiness and responsible citizenship. The importance of digital literacy is evident in how children interact with technology daily.

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Cult of Pedagogy

JUNE 22, 2025

But with the advent of technology, the internet, and cell phones, it seemed like reading for pleasure (not to mention the requisite attention span) had gone the way of buggy whips, writing quills, and powdered wigs. There were plenty of studies replete with data on engagement, reading strategies, and Lexile scores. Come back for more.

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Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2025

“I think Montessori has been around for a very long time, and there have been all kinds of waxes and wanes, with generations discovering Montessori again and again for very different ideas,” Mira Debs, director of education studies at Yale University, says. “As Lillard, who studied play and cognition during her Ph.D.

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