eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2024

NEW YORK | Source: GlobeNewswire — The Council for Aid to Education, Inc. (CAE), CAE), a nonprofit developer of performance-based assessments that authentically measure students’ essential academic and career skills, today announced the launch of its new Critical Thinking Skills Resources.

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eSchool News

MAY 13, 2025

However, as DEI becomes more prevalent, it also faces scrutiny and debate regarding its effectiveness, implementation, and impact on educational outcomes. One of the main advantages of DEI in education is the promotion of a more inclusive and representative curriculum. This enhances critical thinking and empathy.

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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

MAY 9, 2025

These trips promote active engagement, critical thinking, and cater to diverse learning styles. The LEGO Groups sustainability team, Polar Bears International, and Discovery Education travel to Churchill Manitoba and the Polar Frontier habitat at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in search of polar bears at play.

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eSchool News

MAY 27, 2025

Nancy Frey and Doug Fisher know their way around an education acronym. They emphasize using AI as a “first draft” tool to reduce teacher workload while maintaining human oversight and critical thinking. So, of course, they have some thoughts on AI.

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eSchool News

APRIL 17, 2023

STEM education is a critical part of a comprehensive K-12 education–it helps students build and improve critical thinking skills, problem solving skills, and it teaches students to be persistent when presented with a challenge. Here are five great insights about STEM education: 1.

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eSchool News

JULY 30, 2024

Key points: Engaging STEAM education tools push students to explore learning Can a data literacy program make science more relatable? In my current role as a STEAM Specialist, where I teach students from Pre-K all the way to 6 th grade, it’s important to use resources that can be tailored to their education level and lesson plans.

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eSchool News

MAY 27, 2025

Nancy Frey and Doug Fisher know their way around an education acronym. They emphasize using AI as a “first draft” tool to reduce teacher workload while maintaining human oversight and critical thinking. So, of course, they have some thoughts on AI.

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eSchool News

APRIL 30, 2025

The Digital Education Council , which focuses on education and innovation through collaboration between higher-ed institutions and the workforce, has outlined an AI Literacy framework that takes a human-centered approach to AI literacy. Dimension 1: Understanding AI and data; how does AI work?

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Key points: Students must feel connected to the learning material to engage in science Helping science-averse teachers integrate STEM and literacy Want to improve STEM education? But are today’s students truly engaging with science education? But are today’s students truly engaging with science education?

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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

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Introducing STEM education at an early age fosters curiosity and the ability to tackle real-world challenges. One way to engage students in STEM education is with hands-on, project-based learning. Heres a list of 10 lesser-known STEM education resources specifically tailored for K-12 learners: 1.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Engineering is a critical part of STEM education, and engineers play a role in creating, improving, and maintaining some of today’s most valued and essential things, from smartphones and airplanes to zippers and roller coasters.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

An integrated STEAM education also puts students on the path to success with higher test scores, stronger attendance records, better disciplinary records, and increased engagement and graduation rates. Let’s take a closer look at STEAM education: What is an example of STEAM education? What does STEAM do for education?

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eSchool News

MAY 29, 2025

The first step towards informing policies is continuing education. Whether youre new to the education space, refining your policies, or growing in your role, understanding the different ways students use AI is crucial. Increased usage of and attachment to AI tools brings unprecedented challenges for school and district leaders.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Key points: Innovative new technologies and strategies are impacting education in 2024 65 predictions about edtech trends in 2024 Tech-less teaching methods could alienate tech-savvy Gen Zs For more news on edtech trends, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page Does “new year, new you” apply to K-12 education in 2024?

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eSchool News

MAY 20, 2025

And yet, our education system insists on treating time as the fixed variable in the equation of learning–even when we know better. These schedules are rigid, designed not to maximize learning, but to maintain compliance with an outdated factory model that prioritizes memorization and recall over deep understanding and critical thinking.

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eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2025

This is especially concerning in education, where critical thinking and contextual understanding are essential. Formatting documents in a consistent and readable way Educators often use AI to generate lesson plans, worksheets, and reports. Critical thinking and innovation remain uniquely human skills.

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eSchool News

JULY 31, 2024

Khan, the founder of Khan Academy, utilizes his extensive experience to argue that AI can democratize education, personalize learning, and ultimately transform the educational landscape. The book begins by addressing the widespread fears and criticisms surrounding generative AI, particularly in educational contexts.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Yet, in the educational space, AI often stirs fear and skepticism among educators. Concerns about academic dishonesty, loss of critical thinking skills, and inappropriate content creation have sparked discussions about banning AI tools like ChatGPT, Grammarly, and others. Misconceptions about AI in education 1.

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eSchool News

MAY 2, 2025

The other, from the president and CEO of Project Lead The Way (PLTW), a national nonprofit organization that provides schools with innovative, hands-on, project-based STEM curriculum designed to develop critical skills and knowledge, while preparing students for careers beyond the classroom.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 15, 2024

Key points: Early exposure to STEM education is critical for students See article: Building a STEM pipeline needs to start in kindergarten See article: Here’s why STEM Career Days are a great idea For more on STEM education, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM page In today’s fast-paced world, STEM education has become imperative for global progress.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

Educators and institutions are grappling with how best to integrate these tools into the learning environment while balancing innovation with ethical considerations, assessment concerns, and instructor comfort. Below is a taxonomy of generative AI for educators to consider.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The annual report comes from Code.org , the Computer Science Teachers Association , and the Expanding Computing Education Pathways Alliance and offers a comprehensive analysis of national progress in providing computer science education. We need every state to require a computer science graduation requirement.”

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eSchool News

MARCH 17, 2023

In a recent report by Populace (2022), 55 percent of American parents expressed their desire for educators to rethink how today’s K-12 schools are educating our children. 10), critical thinking skills that allow them “to problem solve and make decisions” (p. In 1954, the landmark U.S.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2024

As a digital learning team, we were assigned the responsibility of exploring the full spectrum of AI in education. The broad nature of this request led to investigations of AI in cybersecurity, data science, marketing, healthcare, and education. On the 6th Day of Edtech, our story focuses on ethical AI use.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 6, 2025

Educators need creative and authentic ways to engage students in reading without it seeming forced or gimmicky. Educators can apply the same principle to improving literacy outcomes through gamified learning in schools. Many educational games fall into this category.

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2024

It’s all too easy for modern education to become locked into rigid policies and learning models. Thankfully, injecting play into lessons can be a simple process if educators are willing to get creative. When we incorporate play into K-8 education, we teach students to invest in themselves and enjoy the learning process.

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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

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

JANUARY 16, 2025

With 2025 barely in its infancy, educators are looking to new technologies and strategies to meet the needs of students. We asked educators to share their views about teaching and learning in 2025 (find industry predictions for 2025 here ). AI, digital learning tools, and personalized supports have become central to the classroom.

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eSchool News

APRIL 2, 2024

As a digital learning team, we were assigned the responsibility of exploring the full spectrum of AI in education. The broad nature of this request led to investigations of AI in cybersecurity, data science, marketing, healthcare, and education.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2024

Some experts believe this new technology can have a positive impact on teaching and learning, while others fret it may weaken the teaching of critical thinking and increase bias by spreading misinformation about different groups and cultures. Does this all sound far-fetched? Secret 1: Multimedia assignments. 2023, July 27).

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 9, 2024

While more research is needed to evaluate the scalability and efficacy of these tools, they offer a promising avenue for addressing the challenges faced by students in STEM education, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Virtual HDT has made great strides in addressing some of these challenges.

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eSchool News

JUNE 12, 2024

As an educator, I know firsthand how overwhelming this can be, but I’ve also witnessed the opportunities such change can provide. With constantly evolving technology, educators have access to an ever-expanding array of digital tools and apps designed to create engaging learning experiences. Though it does have a cost – between $6.99

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Key points: AI tools have great potential–as long as students use them correctly The best way for teachers to get started with AI is just to play around with it See related article: Is generative AI a beacon for more accessible education? If you haven’t already, don’t be afraid to get your toes wet in the new year.

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eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2023

Well, according to the 2018 National Survey of Science and Mathematics Education , K–3 students spent an average of 89 minutes studying ELA, 57 minutes learning math, and a miniscule 18 minutes a day on science. However, when educators fail to make room for science in their lessons, students can still lose out on essential growth.

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