eSchool News

JANUARY 27, 2022

PowerSchool (NYSE: PWSC), the leading provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Kinvolved, a leading provider of K-12 communications, attendance, and engagement solutions supporting over 250,000 students and used within three of the top four school districts in the U.S.

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eSchool News

MAY 27, 2025

Focus on social-emotional learning Social-emotional learning (SEL) plays a key role in helping students with autism develop tools for self-regulation, communication, and interpersonal connection. Heres how that looks in practice. These arent just soft skills–they are essential for navigating school and life.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2025

When state testing season arrives, classroom routines can quickly fall apart. In this blog, I’ll share six strategies that encourage students to explore, create, reflect, and connecteven during the testing season. Wrap Up Testing season doesnt have to mean learning is on hold. Whats one goal you still have moving forward?

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Edsurge

MAY 3, 2024

Texas is turning over some of the scoring process of its high-stakes standardized tests to robots. News outlets have detailed the rollout by the Texas Education Agency of a natural language processing program, a form of artificial intelligence, to score the written portion of standardized tests administered to students in third grade and up.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Key points: Virtual reality offers learning beyond just verbal communications 3 AR/VR resources that nurture student curiosity Reaching the 4Cs with 3D and virtual reality For more on VR in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Multilingual students face unique challenges that can hurt their performance in school. In the U.S.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

That vision became AEF Schools , a place designed for students who needed something differenta structured, supportive environment where learning goes beyond textbooks and tests. The Preparatory Programs support students who thrive in a structured setting without the added stress of homework or standardized testing.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Never before have educators been challenged and tested as they were, beginning in March 2020 and up until today, and never before has their resilience been more apparent. First and foremost, Johnson and her team needed to devise a way to communicate to parents, students, and staff members.

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eSchool News

JULY 20, 2020

Communication portal. A communication portal is an efficient and effective way to meet these recommendations and go beyond. With a communication portal, staff, parents, and students are provided a login to view important information directly from the school. Related content: How schools can prepare for the future of e-learning.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Testing a solution involves investigating how well it performs under a range of likely conditions. At whatever stage, communicating with peers about proposed solutions is an important part of the design process, and shared ideas can lead to improved designs. Next Generation Science Standard Grades 3-5 ETS1-2 Engineering Design ETS1.B:

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eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2020

It’s commonplace to be impressed when we hear of excellent test scores and educational backgrounds from top institutes, no matter the type of degree or accolades. Stress the importance of coding and basic technology application skills.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Here’s the latest: Communication between schools and parents or caregivers is absolutely critical, and the need to maintain consistent communication doesn’t wane as students become older, notes Dr. Kara Stern, director of Education and Engagement at SchoolStatus.

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

In fact, one such study demonstrated that students who were taught in classroom environments which employed strategies aligned to research such as productive struggle, discourse, movement and problem solving scored significantly higher on post-tests recalling and applying previous learning than the control group.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 27, 2022

But getting everyone to understand the value of digital transformation can be challenging and test the persuasion and people skills of even the most seasoned IT leaders. Set Up Direct Lines of Communication. This realization served as a catalyst for our IT team to develop direct lines of communication with every department.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

For parents and teachers, addressing these challenges requires a multi-faceted approach that combines thorough and adequate testing, open communication, and proactivity. For example, clinicians at a Colorado-based SBHC incorporate more technology, like objective ADHD testing, to design effective accommodation plans.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 27, 2020

However, these days teachers are faced with an increased focus on academic benchmarks, state testing–and currently, major changes with the switch to virtual learning. Targeting the development of skills like managing emotions, communication, responsible decision making, and character development is essential for success in life.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2021

Learning does not just mean facts and content but includes a broad range of skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, and effective written communication, as well as social and emotional well-being. . Students’ critical thinking, problem solving, and written communication skills are essential for success in college and career.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Effective communication skills are vital for creating an inclusive atmosphere where every voice is heard and valued. For instance, you could test them with the viral image of the blue dress to teach them about different perspectives, then ask them to ponder the science behind the image. Things are bound to be extra noisy and energetic.

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eSchool News

MAY 1, 2025

Students who opt for the workforce diploma will not have their ACT test scores included in their schools public reports. Legislators decided that schools should not have to report standardized test scores for students who did not have to take the requisite math and science classes.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Test your connections in advance. Use the web tool speedtest.net to test, and then communicate potential issues to district IT staff. Begin with a private broadcast for testing. Ensure that board members can join the virtual school board meeting and test the connections, sound, and other surrounding elements.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

Understanding that not all students express or communicate their understanding in the same way is crucial. By offering meaningful choices, we can ensure that every student has the opportunity to successfully apply and communicate their learning, accommodating their unique strengths and preferences.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Be informed before testing: Districts must thoroughly understand the tool, including its privacy practices, security measures, and contract terms, before making a commitment. Start with staff: Testing AI tools with staff, rather than students, helps avoid premature exposure of student data.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Passive learning, on the other hand, means students passively receive information–for example, students might use a Chromebook to take a test or submit assignments in a learning management system. Active learning with technology involves the use of edtech tools and digital resources to discover, analyze, and apply learning.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

18, 2021 — The role of effective communication has never been more critical, but districts and schools are facing a gamut of challenges in engaging all parents and guardians — especially the hardest-to-reach families. Overcoming communications barriers to reaching that last 10% of families can feel daunting,” said Vaid.

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eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2024

Further and especially in these new days of AI, human-to-human connection, communication, and collaboration have and will only become more paramount. Now, not only is the curriculum more accessible, but translation and chat capabilities power direct parent-to-teacher communication in any given language.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 10, 2022

10, 2022 —In a 2022 national survey about the future of school-home communications, school and district leaders said they would like to add more videos to improve communication with families. I have so many ideas on how we can use this enhanced resource to humanize our communications approach. SANTA BARBARA, CALIF.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2023

Testing needs to occur with outside systems and partner organizations. This would be a good first step in building effective trust between the end users and the IT staff. Another common concern is to ensure that security strictures put into place do not so restrict users that the systems are not fully functional.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

It can even boost student communication and collaboration when they work in groups. We want our students to embrace the process of designing, building, testing, and refining their projects. Once the test has concluded, they go back and see if they can make the tower even better!

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

eighth gradersstruggle with long-form writing on tests and classwork. Not only does this affect their ability to communicate effectively, it also affects their reading skills, because writing and literacy are closely linked. Yet, this omission has a profound effect on students literacy skills. According to one analysis ,half of U.S.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 22, 2022

It’s common for students to feel a little anxious before a test or presentation. Related : 5 ways to help special education students manage testing anxiety Effective ways to help students reduce stress and anxiety. The student is overwhelmed, and test anxiety is often a trigger. Anxiety is not necessarily bad. Physical signs.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

AP courses are a time-tested way to prove academic rigor, making them an integral part of many students’ college admissions strategy–their importance for college admissions, however, comes down to what a school offers. How important are AP classes for college admission?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Collaboration and communication among students should be encouraged. Step 4: Conduct a solution test Set up a space where students can test their paper airplanes and determine the success of their designs. Once they have a clear idea of what they want to build, have them collect their materials and begin construction.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The company has gathered all the complexities of internet safety and distilled them into engaging, well-tested, curriculum-aligned, and beautifully structured lesson plans (created by teachers) for grades K–8. Cyber Legends provides engaging, well-tested, curriculum-aligned, and beautifully structured lessons, masked as a fun video game.

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eSchool News

APRIL 10, 2025

Unlike traditional tests, Wakelet empowers students to demonstrate understanding in a personalized and reflective way. Reviewing their collections provides a richer, more comprehensive view of their understanding than a standard test would. It also facilitates peer and teacher feedback, making assessment a more collaborative process.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

– a technology solution that enhances campus communication via both audio and visual means. PanaCast 50’s 180-degree view shows all areas of a classroom and lets educators focus on specific areas within the classroom–for instance, if students are testing in one area and need closer monitoring.

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eSchool News

MARCH 14, 2025

Theyll argue that the information is important because its on an upcoming test, which typically leaves students feeling frustrated and disengaged. This strategy has the additional benefit of helping teachers learn more about their students, creating opportunities to build communication and rapport. to talk with your class.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 15, 2024

Preparation for an Assessment: To prepare for upcoming tests or assessments, must-do stations provide practice and support in areas where data shows students struggle. In contrast, may-do stations offer practice in areas where students feel they can benefit from additional practice and review.

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eSchool News

MARCH 8, 2024

It’s also been stress-tested with input from a national working group of state and district superintendents. Proactive Risk Mitigation: Includes risk assessment profiles to help leaders proactively address potential challenges related to bias, privacy, communication, and pedagogy. Our Framework changes that.

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