eSchool News

JANUARY 20, 2025

Strong parent communication ensures that both parties can collaborate as a team throughout the year for the childs best interest. Top 2 dos We can all agree that as an educator, it is important to have a line of communication with parents because it encourages a connection between school life and home life.

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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.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2025

When we were in the middle of the pandemic and everything in education was turned on its head, we realized that we needed a better way to communicate with parents and caregivers quickly and efficiently. This transition has proven to be one of the best decisions our district has made to enhance school-home communications.

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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.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 1, 2020

If you regularly engage students in discussions about the reading, videos, or current events, leverage your LMS’s functionality to create that experience online. I know that is a big ask when most teachers had little, to no, warning that their schools were closing. 4 Prioritize Student Communication & Collaboration.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2022

As a school administrator, you’re faced with a range of challenges every day. It’s no wonder, then, that establishing methods to prioritize teacher well-being can help your school retain talent. Related : Teacher burnout remains educators’ top concern 5 ways to support educator well-being this school year. Providing Resources.

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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

APRIL 29, 2025

This year, I judged the middle school career research event, which allows students to explore careers of interest by completing a career interest survey, researching a field, and presenting key details such as education requirements, job outlook, salary, and what a typical workday looks like. What problems are students interested in solving?

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eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2024

With school shootings continuing to take place at a troubling rate , there’s no question that action must be taken – and increased coordination between schools and local law enforcement is a key step in a comprehensive approach toward ensuring the safety and well-being of school communities.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Read on for 10 key takeaways from the discussion. Just as EdTech innovators need common terminology, we then need to be able to communicate it with leadership. As we look at what the messaging should be, how can it be simplified for both school leaders and for teachers in understanding what it is? How much is too much data?

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eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2024

Here are five strategies that school leaders can implement to accomplish this goal. Celebrate achievements: Reflecting on the successes of the school year is crucial for boosting morale and motivation among students and staff. Highlighting success stories : Use newsletters, social media, and school websites to share success stories.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Yet, for many students, school is also a place where the challenges of ADHD are put on full display. For parents and teachers, addressing these challenges requires a multi-faceted approach that combines thorough and adequate testing, open communication, and proactivity. Role-playing. Familiarization visits. Establish routine.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Just like a conductor brings together different instruments and dynamics to create a cinematic score or a symphony, teachers help students use digital tools and the multimodal resources they offer to communicate meaningful messages effectively. I recently worked with a group of 5th graders in an after-school Digital Composing Club.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Anxiety, stress, and uncertainty can permeate the school atmosphere at the beginning of the year. Students often grapple with academic pressures, extracurricular activities, social dynamics, and the transition from lazy days spent playing on devices to the more structured school day. Additionally, communication with parents is vital.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 21, 2020

Many are unsure if they will be returning to school on a traditional schedule, a blended learning schedule, or completely online. Teachers are questioning how the instructional strategies they have used in the past will work if students are coming to school on a modified schedule or if they are learning online.

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eSchool News

MAY 27, 2022

It is an unacceptable reality that educators, parents, and caregivers must talk to children about gun violence in schools, repeatedly, in the wake of school shootings. The National Association of School Psychologists has resources to help educators respond to school violence and and reinforce school safety.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

Key points: What priorities will be a focal point in the new school year? Vrain Valley School District, we will continue to provide our teachers with ample opportunities to collaborate, discuss, and share resources and strategies to enhance their understanding of AI and the potential benefits of AI tools. This year at St.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 17, 2022

Over 30 years ago, I took my first job in public education as a biology high school teacher, and instantly knew this was the career path for me. How will your staff communicate with students who aren’t submitting assignments? Once you have the answers to all these questions, create written guidelines and communicate them to your staff.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Parent-school relationships have always been a vital part of student success, but the importance of establishing and maintaining meaningful parent engagement was emphasized by the pandemic. When schools moved to remote instruction, communication between parents and educators soared.

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Lab to Class

MAY 26, 2025

Autism is widely associated in daily circles with people who are socially awkward, have a different way of thinking, and are generally less effective communicators. What they found was that communication levels were about the same for the autistic and non-autistic groups, but the scores were lower on both sides in the mixed-group rooms.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 5, 2023

These critical services must be accessible where kids spend the majority of their time: school. The National School Lunch Program was established in the 1940’s to combat hunger and improve childhood nutrition by ensuring that every child who needed meals could have them at school.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Work-based learning partnerships are not just an add-on to the high school experience; they’re a transformative element that can lead to remarkable success. Consider the case of Sarah, an EHS student who spent part of her school day working at an advanced manufacturing organization.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 11, 2024

As a national nonprofit, our work builds partnerships between teachers and historically underserved families by facilitating ongoing communication and collaboration about learning.” Current partnerships include districts such as Oakland Unified School District and collaborations with the Louisiana Department of Education.

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eSchool News

MAY 22, 2023

the leading provider of school-home community engagement solutions for K-12, today announced the members of its 2023-24 ParentSquare Advisory Council. The ParentSquare Advisory Council is an invitation-only group, comprised of K-12 communications, technology, and administrative leaders who use ParentSquare.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Ed Madison, a media professor and researcher at the UOs School of Journalism and Communication , created Sassy, an online career coach thats been officially adopted by the state of Oregon. Knapp plans to integrate Sassy into his future curriculum to help middle school students get a jump-start on career planning.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Over the past several years, these spaces have transformed into collaborative areas that encourage group work, discussions, and hands-on activities, promoting creativity and innovation–ultimately becoming instrumental in shaping well-rounded, adaptable learners.

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eSchool News

MAY 9, 2024

By prioritizing cultural responsiveness, school leaders can foster a sense of belonging and empowerment among students, teachers, and the broader school community. Educators can engage in activities and discussions to uncover their own biases and reflect on how these biases may influence their interactions with students.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Data privacy considerations and recommendations for GenAI adoption in schools Linnette Attai, Project Director for CoSN’s Student Data Privacy Initiative and President of the compliance consulting firm PlayWell, LLC, shares insights on data privacy risks associated with adopting GenAI tools and offers guidance for responsible implementation.

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Accessibility Schools Testing Evaluation 324

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

I invited Rabbi Elchanan Poupko , a middle school teacher, to write a guest blog and share a strategy for pairing and grouping students for after school work. Growing up, once we left school at the end of the day, it was over. We did not connect with our teachers or school friends unless we chose to. The results?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Santa Barbara, CA — ParentSquare, provider of the premier leading unified school-home communications platform for K-12 education, announced their selection as a winner in the inaugural Excellence in Equity Awards program presented by the American Consortium for Equity in Education. plus a number of submissions from abroad.

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eSchool News

MAY 15, 2024

But it’s not all bad–educators found success as they dedicated their efforts to improving student engagement and achievement, creating community-based approaches to learning, and inspiring students to become lifelong learners. Students already see the connection and understand why it’s important.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 11, 2023

As school districts emerge from the worst of COVID-19, they’re bringing with them new priorities. We can’t really talk about modernizing and streamlining district operations without discussing ERPs. They aren’t tailored to the needs of education, and they could require costly customization to meet a school district’s needs.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Our product suite makes cybersecurity and safety easy and affordable for school districts working to keep their students, faculty, staff, and communities safe. I’m your guest host Laura Ashley owned editorial director of E School News, and I have with me Antoinette Banks, the founder of expert IEP. Laura Ascione Mm.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

When I work with schools that have already adopted the UDL framework, they immediately recognize how blended learning can help teachers to implement many of the principles of UDL more effectively. These routines can help students to develop critical self-regulation skills necessary to succeed both in and beyond school.

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eSchool News

MAY 12, 2022

(May 12, 2022) –– Rise Vision has released a new case study of Weston School District, a small school district which serves three rural communities of Cazenovia, Hillpoint, and Lime Ridge, Weston and has a student population of 300 students. Rise Vision is the #1 digital signage software solution for schools.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The majority of respondents (90 percent) believe school-family communication is important for achieving student success, but many struggle with issues like inconsistent communication tools, data access gaps, and family disengagement. Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, Sheldon Independent School District.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2024

students who wouldn’t see college as the automatic next step after high school. This insight sparked a year-long project to redesign our high school model. This insight sparked a year-long project to redesign our high school model. These big picture changes will transform our high schools.

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