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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eSchool News

MAY 2, 2025

They also need to build self-esteem by experiencing achievement, recognition, and purpose. Connecting education with natural aptitudes and real-world career experiences can foster this sense of belonging and achievement. Path to self-actualization: Unlocking career potential At the pinnacle of Maslows hierarchy is self-actualization.

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eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2025

Our study evaluated Core5’s impact on more than one million California elementary students’ ELA achievement during the 2022-23 school year. That fact drives home the point that improving students’ literacy outcomes boosts their achievements in other areas. points and 3.04 For more information, visit lexialearning.com.

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Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2025

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. Usually parents who attended college or are wealthier teach their children about new technology and how to use it, Hayes says.

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Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2025

Meeting the Growing Demand for CS Skills Alexis Johnson First Grade Teacher, Canyons School District Computing and technology shape how we communicate, work and learn. Her colleague, Kelli Cannon, a digital learning specialist, added, “It was my first year in the digital specialist role, and I wanted to expand my knowledge.”

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Faculty Focus

JULY 13, 2025

In a digitally-driven world, artificial intelligence (AI) has become the latest technology that either will save or doom the planet depending on who you speak with. Artificial intelligence is no different, but how can we ease the minds of those educators who have trouble embracing the newest innovation in emerging technologies?

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2025

Beyond that, the classes help students see that they have the skills and knowledge to pursue a college degree, he says. The program also targets knowledge and training gaps in local schools. It can also help students explore deeper-level content before they get to college.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 24, 2025

We are shaping individuals who are not only knowledgeable but also compassionate, resourceful, and ready to take on the challenges of a global society,” Llana explains. The school prepares students from an early age, gradually building their knowledge and confidence. We don’t just prepare students for exams,” Llana explains.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 13, 2025

In a digitally-driven world, artificial intelligence (AI) has become the latest technology that either will save or doom the planet depending on who you speak with. Artificial intelligence is no different, but how can we ease the minds of those educators who have trouble embracing the newest innovation in emerging technologies?

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Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2025

The same traits tend to rise to the top: kindness, strong communication and knowledge/expertise. The first Gen Z students I taught had been shaped by the 2008 recession, parents who struggled to bounce back, and a high-achievement culture that still promised something at the end of the tunnel. That hasn’t changed.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Moreover, virtual classrooms often utilize a variety of technological tools that enhance interactivity and collaboration. Another concern is the varying levels of access to technology. This change reflects both the advancements in technology and the increasing availability of information at their fingertips.

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Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 11, 2025

But because this was 1980, and the technologies that could be used to cheat were more advanced than the technology available to detect cheating, there was no definitive proof. Integrity describes a commitment to ensure ones completion of a task accurately represents the knowledge and skills one actually possesses.

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Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2025

Schools across the country are racing to integrate artificial intelligence into classrooms, but the real challenge isnt just adopting the technology its making sure it works for all students. Research shows that well-resourced schools often gain the most from new technology, leaving others at risk of falling further behind.

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k12

JULY 18, 2025

Luckily, with some preparation and guidance, you can ensure your young learner enters the classroom—and later, the workforce—confident and comfortable with computers and other standard technology. This might seem straightforward, but what constitutes a computer skill evolves in tandem with technology. What are computer skills?

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Elevate k12

JUNE 20, 2025

Offer professional development opportunities to update teachers on the latest teaching methods, strategies, and technologies. Retired teachers may not be up-to-date with the latest teaching methods, strategies, and technologies. They deeply understand the curriculum, student behavior, and classroom management.

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eSchool News

APRIL 28, 2025

” The order asserts that students need access to opportunities to grow their skills and understanding around AI use, and that early training in AI will “demystify” the technology, better preparing students to become competent members of the AI workforce. .”

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

The rise of the knowledge economy is driving a tectonic shift in the nature of work—and in the education ecosystem that prepares learners for their careers. A learner might leave college with marketing theories under her belt, but lack the ability to use applications like Marketo or HubSpot that are critical for getting a marketing job.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 5, 2018

I had a very knowledgeable teacher, but lecture slides were available online, and they covered almost all of the material for the course. The trend led to a prominent study by Caroline Hoxby on the large number of high-achieving students who do not apply to selective institutions despite their likely acceptance.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 10, 2017

That includes everything from Common Core to the IB philosophy, from Depth of Knowledge to Project-based Learning. His eight mindframes for teachers include: My fundamental task is to evaluate the effect of my teaching on students’ learning and achievement. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 20 years.

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eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2025

Designed for ASU Preparatory Academy teachers who are teaching STEM or would like to grow their STEM knowledge, the event equipped educators across the ASU Prep network with information and resources to help engage students in science, technology, engineering and math, both in the classroom and as a future career choice.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

AI can make this dream achievable, using data to understand each student’s progress and needs and adjusting the curriculum accordingly. Balancing technology with human connection: Teaching is deeply personal; there’s no substitute for the empathy and intuition a teacher brings to a classroom.

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eSchool News

JUNE 12, 2023

Key points: To improve student engagement, strive to create a positive learning environment Offer multiple means of engagement using technology inspired by UDL such as voice/screen capture or different ways to present a project While schools have largely returned to normal classroom instruction, some ripple effects of the pandemic remain.

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eSchool News

MAY 16, 2025

This achievement inspires confidence in our community and connects us through a shared commitment to privacy, transparency and security at every level, said Rory Gaydos, Director of Information Technology, Delaware Area Career Center. The CoSN TLE Seal is the only privacy framework designed specifically for school systems.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

This means you know exactly what technology will best benefit your students and teachers, you know exactly what it will cost to upgrade, and you know exactly how to update your technology without any interoperability or other issues. They have a place in our schools and many school objectives can’t be achieved without it.

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eSchool News

JULY 21, 2023

– SchoolStatus , a leader in K-12 data and communications, achieved new business milestones that demonstrate strong company momentum in the first half of 2023 and growing excitement about its solutions from educators and administrators across the country. RIDGELAND, Miss.–

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eSchool News

AUGUST 17, 2022

BEAVERTON, Oregon, August 17, 2022 — Vernier Software & Technology has changed its name to Vernier Science Education. We’ve always been more than a software and technology company—we’re a science education company with a deep commitment to being an authentic partner to educators.”. About Vernier Science Education.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In recent years, K-12 tech innovation news has made it clear that educational technology has become an integral part of classrooms, influencing teaching methodologies, student interactions, and the overall educational landscape. What is one positive effect technology has had on education?

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Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2023

In this situation, the teacher has made an effort to know each and every student, the math knowledge they bring to the lesson and how that knowledge can be used to advance learning more complex math. Nationally, mathematics achievement on average remains low with glaring, persistent inequities across racial and ethnic groups.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

” The school successfully trialed Metrasens Ultra, an advanced metal detection technology with touchless and radiation-free screening. The technology allows for efficient and respectful screening, ensuring a secure environment without hindering access. “We are not living in the world of comfort and security, as we once did.”

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2023

Through our online series, we explored the power of universally designed blended learning models to achieve deeper learning outcomes. Designing for Deeper Learning The sign of deeper learning is the ability to transfer or apply knowledge and skills to new and novel contexts. Technology is good at transferring information.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 3, 2022

With advancements in technology and the rise of remote learning, classrooms are being remodeled and redefined to fit the evolving needs of modern digital learners. Teachers can use technology to produce these visual aids to help students understand lessons. Five Principles of Learning.

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eSchool News

MAY 26, 2022

SILVER SPRING, MD (Thursday, May 26, 2022) —The Aim Academy of Science and Technology in Minneapolis, MN, today announced it has selected Discovery Education — the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place— to support science and social studies instruction in all grades.

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k12 Digest

APRIL 26, 2025

This is achieved through strong academics tailored to different learning styles, leadership opportunities, service projects, and a vibrant community of clubs, sports, and the arts. One of the standout features is its STREAM program: Science, Technology, Religion, Arts, and Mathematics. That mission goes beyond academics.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

VARK suggests that students can best accelerate their knowledge acquisition via one of four core learning styles: visual (V), aural (A), read/write (R) or kinesthetic (K). Technological integration supports dynamically rich environments where multiple educational modalities are employed simultaneously.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 18, 2023

This method, however, may inadvertently create myriad barriers for students with hearing impairments, memory challenges, attention deficit disorders, insufficient background knowledge, or who lack familiarity with subject-specific or academic vocabulary. Some teachers do not assign homework. This encourages brainstorming and prediction.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

We’ll explore this complex issue and strive to find ways to achieve a healthier work-life balance. We talk about the potential of technology to connect learners as opposed to isolating them. As advocates of blended learning, Tiffany and I explore both the pitfalls and potential of integrating technology into classrooms.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

The pandemic has created urgency to move beyond the status quo, and community-generated portraits of a graduate have swept the nation, highlighting the knowledge and skills many Americans want their young people to possess upon graduation. Advanced technology can now support more ambitious modes of teaching, learning, and assessment.

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