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Navigating back-to-school anxiety: A K-12 success guide

eSchool News

From elementary students facing new classroom environments to high school teachers preparing for curriculum changes, these feelings manifest uniquely across age groups. Building strong support networks within the school community significantly reduces anxiety levels.

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4 reflections on the end of the school year

eSchool News

Below, educators and stakeholders wrote about their experiences as they reflect on the 2024-2025 school year: Designing forward, not cutting back As this financially and politically turbulent school year ends, many educators are wrestling with uncertainty. Our support as a school community is critical during this time.

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Engaging Experiential Learning Activities for Students

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Whether working with younger or older students, hands-on activities can make a huge difference in engagement, retention , and critical thinking. By engaging in these dynamic activities, students are empowered to connect academic concepts with practical applications, enriching and transforming their educational journey.

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Whose call: A student-driven approach to school cell phone policies

eSchool News

Over the last few years we have had the pleasure of working with several school partners to address the growing concern around cell phones in schools. Leveraging the assets and ideas of the broader community, including teachers and families, is essential for successful school change.

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What to know about the newest cyberattack strategy putting K-12 schools at risk

eSchool News

The threat to schools continues to grow as attempts to breach their networks become more frequent and sophisticated, while education budgets and resources to bolster cybersecurity dwindle. According to Microsoft, this method of launching a cyberattack grew by 18 percent in 2024. This makes them a uniquely susceptible target for bad actors.

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Many students decide they’re not a ‘math person’ by the end of elementary school, new study shows

eSchool News

In addition, the students who felt the most disengaged in math class said they wanted fewer online activities and more real-world applications in their math classes. However, the RAND study notes that routine boredom is associated with lower school performance, reduced motivation, reduced effort, and increased rates of dropping out of school.

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Is Online Schooling a Good Fit for Teens?

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Even before COVID burst on the scene and drove many schools into online versions of themselves, remote teaching had been gaining popularity. Driven by reasons like flexibility, personal needs, and accessibility, the positives associated with online schooling were convincing many to take a second look.

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