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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k12 Digest

MAY 15, 2025

Through these experiences, Carl developed a deep understanding of what founders require to navigate the unique challenges within the Education Industry and achieve sustainable growth. This fundamental truth about human cognition has finally found its perfect technological match in the form of microlearning.

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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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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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eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2025

This study is the first to investigate the impact of Core5 at scale in California schools,” said Lexia President Nick Gaehde. Our study evaluated Core5’s impact on more than one million California elementary students’ ELA achievement during the 2022-23 school year. points higher than their peers at the non-Core5 schools.

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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. Students in these courses enroll in college at higher rates, according to the study.

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eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2025

The company recently completed a major evidence study across 242 sites and 25,000 students, showing significant improvements in English language arts, reduced disciplinary issues, better school culture, and 2.5 fewer absent days per student.

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Edsurge

JULY 16, 2025

A 2019 study by the Library Research Service found that predominantly white school districts receive $23 billion more annually than predominantly nonwhite districts, despite serving the same number of students. Local property taxes remain the primary driver of school funding in many states.

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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

JULY 24, 2025

And what is also catching on: Counselors then plug those student achievements into a generative AI tool to help compose the letter of recommendation. says Riddhi Divanji, a technology, media, and information literacy team lead at foundry10. It’s a common counseling technique. The more targeted tasks you can give it the better.

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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. A study from the U.S. Department of Education found that 77% of online students reported a better balance between their studies and personal life.

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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. Chris holds a B.A.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 12, 2025

Read on… Plan Ahe ad: Set Yourself Up for a Career in Electrical and Computer Engineering Regardless of where you are in your life or at what stage, if you have a dream that you want to achieve, you can start working toward that immediately. 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 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. Chris holds a B.A.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

There was no fanfarejust a vision, a small classroom, and a deep belief in what girls could achieve when given the right environment to grow. As an Apple Distinguished School, Elmwood integrates technology in ways that feel seamless and empowering. But here, technology isnt a shiny extra. Its a bicycle for the mind.

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eSchool News

APRIL 22, 2025

Business partners make it possible for us to achieve our mission of preparing students for career success, Whitehead says. In the Robotics & Automation Technology competition, teams of two students lay out and program a robotic manufacturing production system in response to a given scenario.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

This program helps students turn frustration into achievement by teaching them how to manage tasks effectively and approach learning with a problem-solving mindset. This initiative helps students strengthen their academic foundations, develop better study habits, and build resilience. Technology-driven learning is also advancing.

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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. Students know there will be consequences if they are caught cheating, but they weigh them against the consequences of not achieving.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 27, 2025

Perfect for educators at any level of experience, for independent reading or for schoolwide book studies, this practical book will leave you feeling inspired and ready to do the things that matter most for the people who matter most―your students. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 11, 2025

Would you rather take a class with more technology or minimal screen time? You’ll also get three customizable covers perfect for group assignments, novel studies, and independent projects. Describe a goal you’ve worked hard to achieve or are still working on. Would you rather text your friends or talk on the phone?

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Writing Grades Essay Middle School 52

Edsurge

MAY 7, 2025

Some teachers objected to those numbers, saying they minimize the political stresses many of them are actually experiencing, says Brendan Gillis, the associations director of teaching and learning, who oversaw the study. Conditions havent improved for social studies teachers since. We feel so polarized right now.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 22, 2025

They will be past the point of suffering an annoying change in their lives and into the pride of achieving the goal. Have students read the book, meet in study groups to discuss it, and then devise their own projects to address the concerns. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 5, 2018

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. In situations like filling out the FAFSA or helping students find a school that is the best fit, technology can empower more prospective students.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 10, 2017

His eight mindframes for teachers include: My fundamental task is to evaluate the effect of my teaching on students’ learning and achievement. Here’s what Hattie’s distillation of hundreds of studies involving hundreds of thousands of students said didn’t much matter : class size. Or not occurring. charter schools.

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Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2025

A 2007 study led by Robert Balfanz at Johns Hopkins found that chronic absence in middle school and high school is often a leading predictor of dropping out. This is an area where technology could play a bigger role in helping to collect in real time why kids are missing. It has lasting effects through the upper grades, too.

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Edsurge

JULY 26, 2017

At this year’s ASU+GSV education technology conference, organizers shared data that showed about 34 percent of nearly 180 companies presenting at the event had a woman founder or CEO. It can actually impact student achievement.”. It can actually impact student achievement. See our full list of companies and board members here.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Improving math achievement has long been a sticking point for U.S. A new impact study at Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) found that students in grades 6 to 8 who used Speak Agent Math+Language outperformed their peers who did not use the program. ”

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2024

This article explores the significance of digital tools in social studies instruction, delving into their benefits, implications, and the emerging capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) in both elementary and secondary settings.

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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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eSchool News

JANUARY 8, 2025

–( BUSINESS WIRE )– The Smithsonian Science Education Center and Carolina Biological announced new independent study results showing the Smithsonian Science for the Classroom curriculum improved students scores in N.C. Students in grades 3 through 5 were part of the study from rural and diverse North and South Carolina.

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eSchool News

MARCH 2, 2021

Renaissance , a global leader in pre-K–12 education technology, today released its much anticipated What Kids Are Reading report for 2021. As the largest study of its kind, What Kids Are Reading provides actionable insights and helpful tools to help educators guide their students toward “just-right” reading recommendations.

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Reading Study Essay English 246

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 24, 2024

How Low-Carb Diets Fuel High-Achieving Students Have you ever considered that your diet could be the secret weapon in your quest for academic success? It’s not just about fueling late-night study sessions or grabbing a quick bite between classes. They can also increase your energy , but most studies focus on short term effects.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

With school back, let’s talk about the most efficient ways to study. With increasing coursework and extracurricular activities, a structured approach to studying helps manage time effectively, reduces stress, and boosts learning outcomes. For example, you could find a selection of study material at Studocu that you can utilize.

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High School High School Study Exams 167

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.”.

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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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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 9, 2021

When teacher engagement is high, it positively impacts both student engagement and achievement. There is far less written about teacher engagement, even though teacher engagement and student engagement are reciprocal. When teacher engagement dips, it has a negative effect on student engagement.

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