k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

John Fisher College of Education and brings almost 30 years of diverse experience in the field of education. Her career spans roles as an elementary teacher, instructional coach, mentor, special education administrator, and elementary school principal. Gina DiTullio holds a doctorate in Executive Leadership from the St.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Charlotte, NC Discovery Education , the creators of indispensable K-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world, today announced an exciting new slate of standards-aligned educational content and instructional resources for Back-to-School 2025 that will inspire teachers and engage students.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 29, 2025

Meanwhile, education leaders weigh the ethical implications of AI integration against its potential benefits. When implemented thoughtfully and with a critical eye toward the potential drawbacks involved, AI enhances education. Smart educators choose which AI tools best suit their teaching style and classroom needs.

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eSchool News

MARCH 17, 2025

It also highlights two critical imperatives for immediate, collaborative action across the education and business sectors: the need to learn more effectively and the development of modern skilling pathways that evolve with the future of work. The traditional education that slingshots people into their careers is no longer enough.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The 2024 Educator Confidence Report highlights evolving challenges and opportunities in education, is based on responses from more than 1,200 educators, and touches on critical K-12 issues, including mental health, compensation concerns, and the growing role of digital technologies, including generative AI, in transforming classrooms.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 10, 2024

In fact, one in five schools reported being understaffed for their existing special education programs in fall of 2023. It is a genuinely alternative, inclusive model for education. But more importantly, it’s an example of what’s possible when we are willing to radically rethink education and build a community around students’ needs.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

This five step to-do list can help educators engage in artificial intelligence and begin using it to positively impact both teaching and learning. Educators are the experts in teaching and learning, and they need to be at the center of conversations about how artificial intelligence will be used in education. Learn about AI.

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eSchool News

APRIL 30, 2025

Overall, most districts seemed to take a cautious approach, focusing first on teacher use before turning attention to how students will or will not be permitted to use AI in the classroom. Most district leaders also wanted to empower teachers as they explored genAI use.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2025

The past few years have been characterized by fresh and innovative solutions for learning, as well as transformative, technology-forward approaches to education. Each year, we like to look ahead and anticipate the biggest upcoming education trends. Here are five of the biggest education trends for 2025: 1.

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eSchool News

APRIL 18, 2023

ChatGPT has commanded the world’s attention in recent weeks, and it has educators and policymakers discussing its implications for education, academic honesty, accessibility, and more. Chatbots raise specific concerns in education–will students use them to cheat?

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 29, 2025

Bullying in nursing is a well-documented issue, but less attention has been given to the experiences of nurse educators who face hostility within academic institutions. These hostile work environments have profound consequences, leading many talented educators to leave academia entirely or return to clinical practice.

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eSchool News

MAY 21, 2025

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. While resources may be limited, there are strategies educators and administrators can use to push back on cybercrime and this emerging strategy.

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eSchool News

JULY 23, 2024

A couple of years ago, I was introduced to Canva and found that it has helped improve my life as an educator significantly. They are attention-grabbing thanks to the graphic resources I can customize to each slide in the presentation. Parent communication As educators, we know how important parental communication is.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Findings from the nationwide survey of 530 K-12 educators and administrators call attention to the critical issue of school safety, including pervasive concerns around staff safety, recruitment, retention, and their impact on student learning and well-being. ” This press release originally appeared online.

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eSchool News

JULY 7, 2023

As education leaders review the utility and effectiveness of those solutions, an asset-based approach is an essential criterion in the evaluation process. A deficit-based approach emphasizes the weakness of groups or individuals, calling attention to negative outcomes such as falling behind or missing out.

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eSchool News

JULY 22, 2024

My experience has shown that special education students, in particular, benefit immensely from the right digital tools. The importance of interactive tools in special education Special education students often require personalized instructional strategies that traditional methods cannot fully address.

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eSchool News

MAY 27, 2025

Nancy Frey and Doug Fisher know their way around an education acronym. They stress that successful implementation requires both top-down leadership support and bottom-up teacher experimentation, with careful attention to bias detection and pedagogical quality control. So, of course, they have some thoughts on AI. Have a listen:

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eSchool News

JANUARY 8, 2024

Traditionally, this caseload approach has revolved around the number of students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs), Multi-Tiered System of Support/Response to Intervention (MTSS/RTI) and 504 plans. It can also make it challenging for students with more severe needs and formidable goals.

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

parents believe AI is essential to their childrens education, but most arent even sure whether the technology is being used in their childs classroom. In the early stages of developing any educational AI app for children, you have to be highly critical of existing offerings–why are adult apps not suitable for young minds?

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eSchool News

MAY 5, 2025

I have incorporated this particular linguistic shift into my work with other educators at Relay Graduate School of Education. It is also an invitation for the speaker to be attentive to communicating with the entire class. If we want students to see learning as a shared experience, we must be intentional in the language we use.

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eSchool News

MAY 9, 2024

North Carolina — Global edtech leader Discovery Education today announced the recipients of the inaugural Discovery Education Awards. The Discovery Education Awards honor districts, schools, and educators who accelerate achievement among students by tapping into their natural curiosity and desire to learn.

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eSchool News

APRIL 9, 2024

When teachers call attention to the parts of the word rather than presenting the word as a whole, it can help students gain a better understanding of reading. In this word, the letter “s” spells the sound /s/, and the letter “d” spells the sound /d/. This approach allows students to see the parts of the word they know and do not know.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

By inspiring the next generation of educators, we can build up this honorable profession to ensure all students are receiving the attention and support they need to thrive. To help, here are six ways school leaders can encourage students to consider careers in teaching, which will benefit K-12 education in the long term.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The goal should be to use data not as a sole determinant but as a supportive tool that enhances the judgment, creativity, and experience of educational leaders. In educational settings, data can be derived from a range of sources–student assessments, attendance records, teacher evaluations, behavioral data, etc.

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eSchool News

MAY 27, 2025

Nancy Frey and Doug Fisher know their way around an education acronym. They stress that successful implementation requires both top-down leadership support and bottom-up teacher experimentation, with careful attention to bias detection and pedagogical quality control. So, of course, they have some thoughts on AI. Have a listen:

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eSchool News

JANUARY 20, 2025

Ive been thinking about that as I contemplate how generative AI (GenAI) will impact education, the workforce, and beyond in the year ahead. But how AI is being used and what tools scale is also a mirror to what makes us tick: what we as a society prioritize, and where we spend our dollars, time, and attention.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In education, where the success of students is intricately linked to the motivation and dedication of faculty and staff to go the extra mile, elevating employees’ well-being is not only a humane thing to do, but a crucial component of improving employee morale.

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eSchool News

MAY 7, 2025

One might assume that the most desirable skills for someone entering a STEM field would be things like vast scientific knowledge or a laser-like attention to detail. As a longtime STEM educator, Ive come to understand the value of teamwork, both within the classroom and beyond.

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eSchool News

MAY 26, 2025

Still, educators can offer early literacy support and help for struggling readers using evidence-based reading instruction. Educators must begin by assessing a student’s current word recognition and comprehension to plan effective reading intervention strategies (Connor et al., What is a delayed reader?

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eSchool News

MAY 12, 2025

According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) , only 14 percent of U.S. Through her review, she brought attention to Arabic literature, offering a perspective that is often underrepresented in classrooms. When teens take the mic Recent studies show that reading for pleasure among teens is at an all-time low.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 9, 2021

We talk a lot about student engagement in education. Most educators got into this profession for the students, and, as a result, we want their experience to be as engaging and positive as possible. Given the myriad challenges of the last two years, everyone in education should be concerned about teacher engagement.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards recognize the dedicated efforts of education professionals across K-12 departments, including IT, curriculum, instruction and administration. The program received an influx of inspiring nominations that highlight the innovation and selflessness of educators in schools and districts across the nation.

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eSchool News

MAY 30, 2025

There are decades of research involving thousands of students and educators to support a structured literacy approach to teaching literacy. Since 2017, consistent media attention focused on the literacy crisis has created a groundswell of support for learning about the science of reading. What do teacher educators need?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: Technology is not without its pitfalls–and equity is a big issue Learn more about K-12 Tech Innovation News Discover The Impact of Technology on Education While technology has revolutionized K-12 education, its integration has not been without challenges. What is one negative effect technology has had on education?

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 7, 2025

Amid growing resource constraints and the increasing complexity of technology environments, K12 schools are turning their attention to managed service providers for IT. MSPs, in simple terms, offer personnel and resources to complement educational organizations internal IT teams.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

With the changing landscape of education, how do we keep students focused and provide them with a foundation to learn our varied subject areas? According to Merriam-Webster, engagement is defined as the act of engaging, which is to draw favorable attention or interest. There are many ways to tackle this question and no right response.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Built on an education-specific large language model (LLM) developed in-house by a team of researchers from top AI labs, including IBM Research, Amazon Alexa, and Google Brain, Origin helps educators eliminate tech friction and focus on creating powerful learning moments in the classroom.

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