EdTech Magazine

JULY 2, 2025

Engaging students goes beyond pushing them to participate in lessons and assignments. At ISTELive 25, Alana Winnick, educational technology director of New York’s Pocantico Hills Central School District, shares why student voice is her passion and how she drives student leadership in her own schools. DIVE DEEPER:…

Technology 165

Technology Intelligence Learning Assignments 165

Edsurge

JUNE 3, 2025

And they will say, No, Ive just been watching a lot of TikTok videos and I think that I have anxiety, said Hanna Kemble, an elementary school counselor and a counselor leader coordinator for the state of Kansas. School counselors across the country describe similar experiences to Kembles. Might need to check on them, said Kemble.

Ethics 160

Ethics Schools Students Skills 160

eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2025

What are you using AI for in your school/classroom? Many schools haven’t clearly communicated guidelines for AI use in classrooms. That’s why AI literacy is essential–not just for students, but for families and schools as well. To reinforce SEE principles at home and school, consider the following steps: 1.

Ethics 248

Ethics Plagiarism Math Communication 248

eSchool News

JULY 4, 2025

public school teachers believed AI does more good than harm in education. Rather than preparing children to thrive in an AI-driven world, the prevailing American impulse is to fence it off–especially in schools. Isn’t school supposed to prepare you for your future?” Roughly one-quarter said it does more harm than good.

Essay 313

Essay Language Languages Intelligence 313

Edsurge

JUNE 20, 2025

Starbridge , which uses AI to help businesses spot early buying signals from school districts, looked at 5,000 U.S. school districts for the 2024-25 school year and found that 37% discussed AI in at least one board meeting. Differentiation takes so much time. Some AI tools can do so much with that in seconds.”

Teachers 181

Teachers Art Knowledge Coaching 181

k12 Digest

JULY 1, 2025

He holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Northern Colorado, a Master of Science in International Political Economy from the Colorado School of Mines, an MBA in Finance from the Quantic School of Business and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Leadership and Innovation at Purdue University – Global.

Learning 248

Learning Critical Thinking History Secondary Education 248

eSchool News

MAY 9, 2025

When cleaning up some materials on a backup drive, I came across an article I wrote for the September/October 1997 issue of Book Report , a journal directed to secondary school librarians. What are you using AI for in your school/classroom? The digital tide has swept in new tools, habits, and expectations.

Evaluation 251

Evaluation Ethics Academic Integrity Internet 251

eSchool News

JUNE 10, 2025

The future of AI in education must be a shared effort across curriculum providers, district and school leaders, and policymakers. These platforms offer unprecedented opportunities to personalize learning, refine curriculum development, and support teaching. The result?

Education 292

Education Quizzes Ethics Academic Integrity 292

eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

A recent Google blog post outlines how four different school districts are leveraging Google AI tools, like Gemini and NotebookLM, for innovative teaching and learning. Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is using NotebookLM and Gemini for curriculum review and district guidance. What are you using AI for in your school/classroom?

Education 206

Education Quizzes Coaching Special Education 206

eSchool News

MAY 5, 2025

Sometimes they will cold call students, while other times they will ask students to share what they learned after theyve had a chance to read the assigned material or discuss it with their classmates in groups. I have incorporated this particular linguistic shift into my work with other educators at Relay Graduate School of Education.

Culture 267

Culture Feedback Language Languages 267

k12 Digest

JULY 1, 2025

He holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Northern Colorado, a Master of Science in International Political Economy from the Colorado School of Mines, an MBA in Finance from the Quantic School of Business and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Leadership and Innovation at Purdue University – Global.

Learning 130

Learning Critical Thinking History Secondary Education 130

Edsurge

MAY 29, 2025

Although it is not known for swiftness, the Supreme Court surprised the nation last week with a relatively speedy decision on its first case involving charter schools. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School v. For charter school advocates, the decision was a relief and a close call. The court heard oral arguments for St.

Schools 77

Schools Assignments Questions Testing 77

eSchool News

APRIL 24, 2025

As AI becomes more widespread in education, more than half of high school students (56 percent) polled think it can go a long way in reducing math anxiety, a new global survey shows. What are you using AI for in your school/classroom? See the full list of schools with winning teams.

Math 238

Math Participation Feedback High School 238

eSchool News

MAY 8, 2025

Students who would have been performing below standards and assigned intervention support are now being told they are passing. Minnesota, Florida, and North Carolina are rolling back high school math or English requirements. Itll be the academic equivalent of passing off a microwaved Hot Pocket as your grandmas homemade lasagna.

Education 275

Education Math Exams English 275

Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2025

It was OK to use AI in this scenario, the mom said, but they shouldn’t use it for writing school assignments. It’s a major concern that generative AI will impact school development at a really developmentally critical time for young people,” Rubin adds. And they themselves also recognize this.”

Essay 172

Essay Ethics Fairness Assignments 172

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Its a familiar story for many parentswatching their child struggle in school, knowing they are capable but somehow unable to thrive in a traditional classroom. They envisioned a school where children who didnt fit the standard mold could still succeed, not just academically but socially and emotionally.

Skills 137

Skills Schools Learning Students 137

Cal Matters

JUNE 26, 2025

Turnitin, a longtime leader in the plagiarism-detection market, released a new tool within six months of ChatGPT’s debut to identify AI-generated writing in students’ assignments. That detector first became popular among professors when the internet made it easy for students to copy and paste information from websites into their assignments.

Plagiarism 117

Plagiarism Assignments Academic Integrity Writing 117

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 16, 2025

Use these classroom strategies for reluctant learners in high school to build relationships, stoke curiosity, and build a learning team that focuses on student success. Use ice breakers for high school students to learn more about them as individuals. Table of Contents 1. Begin with a fresh start 2. Create personal relationships 3.

High School 52

High School High School Beliefs Schools 52

k12 Digest

MAY 15, 2025

Carl Morris, Co-Founder of educave, draws on extensive insights gained while building and scaling other EdTech and Education businesses, such as The Online School, EDAI, and Carfax Education. Unlike traditional educational models, where feedback loops stretch across days or weeks, virtual tutors close these loops in seconds.

Education 150

Education Learning Knowledge Feedback 150

Faculty Focus

JUNE 1, 2025

Each assignment has 1-10 points, with a total of 100 points. In my more recent students evaluations, students say they are less stressed, they are more motivated, and they understand assignment expectations at the beginning of the semester. I especially wanted students to understand that the final assignment was anything but.

Grades 74

Grades Evaluation Assignments Instructors 74

Teach Hub

APRIL 25, 2025

Take a few minutes to ask about what lights them up outside of school. Encourage your students to work in groups and take on roles that complement their strengths, but instead of assigning totally separate tasks, focus on roles that require real teamwork. If you’re not sure where to start, tap into their interests.

Students 94

Students Communication Intelligence Motivation 94

eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

That realization has implications not just for how we understand student engagement, but for how we design schools…and why AI alone can’t get us where we need to go. But the more I’ve observed students in and out of school, the more convinced I’ve become that it’s based on a faulty assumption. At the time, that critique gave me pause.

Motivation 271

Motivation Learning Students Achievement 271

eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2025

Because this type of vision loss affects tasks that require detailed focus, such as reading, writing, and recognizing faces, students with central vision impairment often face unique challenges that can affect their overall school experience. Socially, central vision loss can create additional barriers.

Assistive Technology 197

Assistive Technology Students Textbooks Reading 197

eSchool News

MAY 16, 2025

What are you using AI for in your school/classroom? Still, AI adoption and use remains high, with 70 percent of surveyed students reported that they use AI at least occasionally for their assignments.

Education 281

Education Critical Thinking Students Ethics 281

Edsurge

JULY 16, 2025

In the late '90s, I would walk to my zoned elementary school, a big red building, where the faces reflected my own. Two decades later, as an educator living in Brooklyn, I returned to visit my old elementary school, hoping for a spark of nostalgia. Local property taxes remain the primary driver of school funding in many states.

Elementary School 116

Elementary School Elementary School Testing Accessibility 116

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 16, 2025

Wrapping up your school technology for the summer is as complicated as setting it up in September. If you have a school device, a lot of the shutdown steps will be done by the IT folks as they backup, clean, reformat, and maybe re-image your device. Heres a list. Skip those that dont apply to you and complete the rest.

Schools 81

Schools Intelligence Curriculum Assignments 81

Faculty Focus

JULY 13, 2025

I also realized that once I was exposed to the Paul and Elder model for critical thinking in grad school, I was ignorant. For example, you may need to be as specific as “Create an analytic rubric with 100, 90, 80, 70, and 0 as the levels of performance using the following expectations for the assignment (paste directions and outcomes).

Critical Thinking 98

Critical Thinking Intelligence Education Learning 98

Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2025

public school students more than 5.3 English learners often face challenges in understanding lessons, participating in discussions and completing assignments , which can lead to lower achievement and increased feelings of isolation. Watch the Timekettle X1 AI Interpreter Hub in action at Olney Independent School District.

English 135

English Language Languages Assignments 135

eSchool News

MAY 7, 2025

By implementing a comprehensive IRP, schools can not only minimize the impact of cyberattacks but also enhance their long-term cybersecurity posture. Via containerization , admins can create a virtual boundary between school and personal apps, protecting sensitive data without overstepping on privacy.

Local Government 260

Local Government Counselling Intelligence History 260

Faculty Focus

JULY 10, 2025

I grew up in a historically underserved neighborhood in Houston, Texas, zoned to one of the lowest-performing elementary schools in the city. But due to a granted academic transfer, I ended up attending a top-performing public school just three miles away. Here’s the thing: public school funding in the U.S. Different ZIP code.

Teaching 53

Teaching Elementary School Elementary School Failure 53

Faculty Focus

JULY 10, 2025

I grew up in a historically underserved neighborhood in Houston, Texas, zoned to one of the lowest-performing elementary schools in the city. But due to a granted academic transfer, I ended up attending a top-performing public school just three miles away. Here’s the thing: public school funding in the U.S. Different ZIP code.

Teaching 53

Teaching Elementary School Elementary School Failure 53

Teach Hub

MAY 2, 2025

How to Implement: Assign students a real-world problem, such as designing an eco-friendly home, creating a marketing campaign for a fictional product, or developing a plan to improve their school. They explore concepts deeply and collaboratively. Have students work in teams to research, create prototypes, and present their findings.

Activities 81

Activities Learning Students Critical Thinking 81

Teach Thought

JULY 10, 2025

Letter grades are indeed first subjective evaluations of knowledge proficiency, but once they are passed to the hands of the students, they become game components, passed around as proof of the completion of some task, or the achievement of some desired goal (mastering a standard, fulfilling the requirements of an assignment, etc.)

Gamification 106

Gamification Motivation Learning Learning Styles 106

Teacher Mood

JUNE 1, 2025

Not only is it okay to stop grading every single assignment , but there’s also a smarter way to ensure your students are learning and growing: self-checking student work. Math Fluency Practice Without the Grading Drain You assign a daily math warm-up with 50 addition facts. Because sometimes, the old-school way really is better.

Students 52

Students Peer Review Math Assignments 52

Teach Hub

APRIL 23, 2025

Its been one of the most disliked school subjects for decades. Engaging Middle Schoolers in Math Middle school is when students start wondering, When will I ever use this? Its great for in-class use and also works well as a homework assignment. Lets be honest, math doesnt have the best reputation.

Math 88

Math Textbooks Quizzes Participation 88

k12 Prospects

JUNE 13, 2025

Selling to schools isn’t just about offering a great product or service—it’s about establishing credibility and building trust with decision-makers. Schools prioritize vendors who demonstrate reliability, quality, and long-term value. Assist schools in identifying and applying for grants or alternative funding sources.

Schools 52

Schools Failure History Learning Outcomes 52

Faculty Focus

APRIL 22, 2025

Strategic Approaches to AI Integration One effective strategy is to intentionally redesign classroom activities and assignments to incorporate AI tools. Here is one example from an AI reflective assignment that I tried out in my classes, followed by some other actionable strategies you may want to try out. Dont Ban ChatGPT in Schools.

Ethics 88

Ethics Plagiarism Education Intelligence 88