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

JULY 14, 2025

They are structured, collaborative groups where teachers analyze student data, co-design curriculum, share challenges, and reflect on instructional strategies. Research underscores that schools with strong PLCs show significant gains in student achievement and teacher retention. Recognition builds momentum.

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eSchool News

JULY 24, 2025

From elementary students facing new classroom environments to high school teachers preparing for curriculum changes, these feelings manifest uniquely across age groups. From elementary students facing new classroom environments to high school teachers preparing for curriculum changes, these feelings manifest uniquely across age groups.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

Provide multiple sources and access points for assignment requirements and expectations (written descriptions, presentations, instructional videos, examples, rubrics). Collaborate with colleagues in accessibility services to better understand and integrate the services and supports available. Be open and welcome student questions.

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Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2025

A first grade teacher with no formal CS background, she jumped at the chance to explore how computer science principles could enhance early literacy instruction — and ended up transforming her classroom in the process. Nationwide, high-quality CS education programs and equitable access lag behind demand. “Let’s do it!”

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eSchool News

JULY 17, 2025

They must learn how to interpret and use the incredible variety of resources that accompany these tools–resources that provide perspectives that students would never have access to when using physical resources. These are not the only tools available to teachers. These include human-made items (i.e.

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eSchool News

JULY 16, 2025

K-12 and higher education teachers, professors, administrators, and public respondents, shows that a majority of younger educators see AI playing an important role in the future of education and are more likely to use AI chatbots in teaching. AI in Education , a s urvey of U.S. This press release originally appeared online.

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eSchool News

JULY 3, 2025

During an ISTELive 25 session , Janeen Pizzo, a teacher educator at SUNY Brockport, and Dr. Natalie Svrcek, an associate professor at SUNY Brockport, offered strategies to help students collaborate and engage in discussions. Teachers can use Google Slides or another collaborative online tool that gives editing access to multiple people.

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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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eSchool News

MAY 12, 2025

I asked myself: If a teachers role is to prepare students for the real world, shouldnt we be helping them solve the climate crisis? I asked myself: If a teachers role is to prepare students for the real world, shouldnt we be helping them solve the climate crisis? With that question in mind, I made the root of my work about connection.

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Edsurge

JULY 14, 2017

It’s amazing you can communicate with your teachers a lot better [online] than you can in person, or you don’t have that shyness,” another student said. Click here to listen to all of the student comments.

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eSchool News

JULY 2, 2025

TEACH leverages PBLWorks’ deep expertise and decades of experience to make Gold Standard PBL projects accessible to all teachers, regardless of their prior experience with Project Based Learning. Projects are broken down into lessons so teachers can easily align the content to their course calendar.

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k12 Digest

JULY 1, 2025

In a case study, we saw students collaborating with multinational companies and startups, with access to authentic design challenges and meaningful engagement with real-world professionals. Teachers are designers, not just facilitators. When students see their teachers modeling curiosity and growth, they do the same.

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eSchool News

JULY 7, 2025

Specifically, this has allowed us to improve in closing the achievement gap for students with disabilities over the last several years and to provide our teachers with more tailored professional learning for support. For instance, we conduct empathy interviews where we talk with students and staff to find out more about their experiences.

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eSchool News

MAY 21, 2025

It will require an intentional, community-wide approach that includes everyone–parents, legislators, school leaders, and community partners–to ensure our kids have access to the education they deserve. In addition, strong teacher-student relationships are one of the best preventative measures against absenteeism.

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eSchool News

JULY 22, 2025

At the forefront is Immersive Translation, a first-of-its-kind innovation that provides equitable access for ESL/ELL families by translating the entire Bloomz app—including menus, buttons, and dialogues—into more than 250 languages. AI-powered support includes an on-demand chatbot for instant replies.

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eSchool News

JULY 9, 2025

The report found that districts accessed an average of 2,982 distinct edtech tools annually–a nearly 9 percent year-over-year increase–highlighting ongoing challenges related to tool sprawl and duplication. On average, districts saw students access 1,165 tools and teachers access 1,045 tools each month.

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Cult of Pedagogy

APRIL 27, 2025

In the 10 years since I chose a book called Make it Stick for a book study in the summer of 2015, I’ve been encouraging teachers to add more retrieval practice to their teaching. But it’s not retrieval if they have access to the information they’re trying to retrieve. “It doesn’t have that fun feeling.

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Elevate k12

JUNE 30, 2025

This reality is compounded by a nationwide shortage of certified special education teachers. Without access to consistent, individualized instruction aligned to their IEPs, students with disabilities risk falling further behind academically, emotionally, and developmentally. According to a briefing from the U.S.

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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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eSchool News

JUNE 10, 2025

What they saw inspired them to pursue their own reform–one rooted in universal access, pedagogical trust, and educational excellence. Teachers became the cornerstone of reform. Every child had access to a well-funded neighborhood school. Key points: The U.S. Finland took what the United States did well and refined it.

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eSchool News

JUNE 10, 2025

This AI era is not solely about technological advancement–it’s about ensuring that innovation serves the needs of teachers and learners. If AI is not purpose-built for education, it can amplify instructional inconsistency, widen learning gaps, and erode teacher trust. The result?

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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. With written and live discussion formats, students can express their ideas while teachers track participation, collaboration, and the quality of responses.

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eSchool News

JULY 14, 2025

Another critical aspect of tech integration is expanding access through online and blended learning. These platforms often come with features like automatic grading and analytics, which free up teachers’ time to focus more on hands-on instruction and one-on-one mentoring.

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eSchool News

JUNE 20, 2025

ReadWorks : Reading skills are among the most vulnerable to decline during the summer, especially for students who do not have regular access to books or structured reading activities. Teachers and parents can assign grade-level texts, paired with vocabulary lessons and comprehension questions.

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eSchool News

MAY 27, 2025

Throughout my career as a behavior therapist, classroom teacher, and Head of School, Ive worked closely with students on the spectrum and their families. Even simple adjustments–such as dimmable lighting or access to noise-canceling headphones–can create a more comfortable space for learning.

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

While Gemini is providing our employees with access to generative AI, Gemini for teens will provide our high school students with the focused support of AI in a safer environment with appropriate safeguards, said superintendent Dr. Jose L. Teachers can use Gemini to create personalized lesson plans in a much shorter amount of time.

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k12 Digest

JULY 1, 2025

In a case study, we saw students collaborating with multinational companies and startups, with access to authentic design challenges and meaningful engagement with real-world professionals. Teachers are designers, not just facilitators. When students see their teachers modeling curiosity and growth, they do the same.

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eSchool News

JULY 8, 2025

As we matured and grew as teachers of writing, we learned that teaching writing in such simplistic ways may be easier, but it was not actually teaching students to be writers. Teachers resort to short, formulaic writing to help students get through material more quickly as well as data and assessment compliance. Lannin, A. Rittel, H.

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eSchool News

JULY 2, 2025

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. How it helps: For struggling readers, English-language learners, or busy students who want to maximize their study time, Speechify makes content more accessible.

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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 result? A library of student-led recommendations that brought books–and readers–to life.

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eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2025

This loss is particularly pronounced among students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, who may have limited access to educational resources and enrichment activities during the break. Research indicates that students typically lose between one to two months of reading and mathematics skills during summer vacation.

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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. The Ask a Tech Teacher team has done that with this article on– Is Online Schooling a Good Fit for Teens? Online education has become more than just an alternative.

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Her career spans roles as an elementary teacher, instructional coach, mentor, special education administrator, and elementary school principal. Dr. DiTullio was a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) and is an esteemed member of both PDK International and the Pi Lambda Theta International Honor Society.

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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

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. These “snacks” are short, creative experiments that use easily accessible materials to teach key scientific principles.

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eSchool News

JUNE 10, 2025

We are proud to partner with school districts across the Commonwealth, ensuring every child has access to the support they need to become confident, capable readers.” Our professional development services strengthen the capacity of teachers and leaders to raise and sustain student achievement.

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