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‘Too many apps for that’ in schools

eSchool News

APRIL 28, 2025

A survey of over 100 teachers, 125 parents, and 50 district and private school curriculum leaders uncovered a stark contrast between administrative optimism and the realities faced by educators and families when using multiple ad hoc or even officially-sanctioned edtech applications.

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Disrupting U.S. schools wasn’t possible before–that may be changing

eSchool News

MAY 19, 2025

As Robert Pondiscio observed recently , K12 schools have largely been spared Disruptive Innovation of the sort that has transformed everything from retail to consumer package goods, telecommunications, computing, steel, newspapers, and more. public schools at the time. That was because schooling is compulsory for the most part.

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Real-life work experiences: The unseen curriculum for high school success

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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What to know about the newest cyberattack strategy putting K-12 schools at risk

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. According to Microsoft, this method of launching a cyberattack grew by 18 percent in 2024. This makes them a uniquely susceptible target for bad actors.

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Reimagining attendance: A curriculum approach for K-12 students and parents

eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2024

But what if we reimagined attendance not just as a policy to enforce, but as an essential part of the curriculum for both students and parents? This paradigm shift could revolutionize how schools, students, and families approach this critical aspect of education. Here’s why we should consider attendance as part of the curriculum.

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CompTIA Spark introduces free high-quality technology curriculum for middle grade classrooms

eSchool News

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Responding to a critical gap in technology education, CompTIA Spark has launched free technology curriculum specifically for middle grade classrooms, grades 5-8. The nonprofit organization worked with educators across the country to develop the curriculum. Filling this critical gap is the mission of CompTIA Spark.

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How to use PBL with makerspaces across your curriculum

eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2024

It’s possible to combine PBL and maker education across the curriculum–and during a must-see ISTELive 24 session , Nicholas Provenzano , a teacher, technology coordinator, and makerspace director at University Liggett School in Michigan, demonstrated just how to do it. The best part? Why maker education?

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Elmwood School: Where Girls Rise with Confidence, Curiosity and Global Vision

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

That moment in 1915 became the foundation of what is now Elmwood School an institution that, in 2025, proudly celebrates 110 years of inspiring young women to lead with confidence and purpose. The schools leap into the future began in 1978 with the introduction of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme.

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Adding AI to your K-12 digital citizenship curriculum

eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2024

Tips for integrating AI into your K-12 digital citizenship curriculum In order to start integrating AI into your existing digital citizenship curriculum, let’s consider four main pillars of digital citizenship – safety, communication, literacy, and ethics.

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How to integrate environmental concepts into every subject

eSchool News

MAY 12, 2025

My goal became connecting students to nature through their passions and connecting teachers standards-driven curriculum to nature through environmental literacy. One of my earliest projects as the Director of Environmental Education for a public school district in New York was in a middle school English Language Arts classroom.

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Introducing The Edge, a Breakthrough SEL and Life Skills Curriculum for Middle and High School Students

eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2025

The Edge , an innovative, research-based social-emotional and life skills curriculum,creates a dynamic and effective learningenvironment where middle and high school students can build the social-emotional and life-readiness skills needed to succeed in school, relationships, and life. Compelling Content.

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As states adopt science of reading, one group calls for better teacher training, curriculum

eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2024

Ohio is dedicating millions to a curriculum overhaul. Meanwhile, just nine states require that districts adopt high-quality reading curriculum, NCTQ’s analysis found. Only three of those — South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia — require districts to choose curriculum from a state-approved list and cover the cost for districts.

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Slooh’s New Earth Science Curriculum Offers Standards-Aligned Learning Activities Utilizing Orbital Satellite Feeds

eSchool News

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Washington Depot, Connecticut Slooh , the pioneer in offering live online telescope feeds of the universe and an NGSS-aligned curriculum to school communities worldwide, is launching a new Earth science curriculum for students in grades 5-9. To learn more about Slooh and its new Earth science curriculum, visit.

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HMH Launches Performance Suite: A Unified Solution for Curriculum, Assessment and Professional Development

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

BOSTON – Adaptive learning company HMH today announced HMH Performance Suite –a first-of-its-kind teaching and learning solution that integrates assessment, Tier 1 curriculum and instruction to harmonize K-12 classroom teaching practices on a single platform. Liberty Elementary School in Tulare, Calif.

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Smithsonian and Carolina Biological Announce New Study Results and Effectiveness of their K – 5 Science Curriculum

eSchool News

JANUARY 8, 2025

.–( BUSINESS WIRE )– The Smithsonian Science Education Center and Carolina Biological announced new independent study results showing the Smithsonian Science for the Classroom curriculum improved students scores in N.C. Students in grades 3 through 5 were part of the study from rural and diverse North and South Carolina.

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New Slate of Inspiring and Engaging Standards-Aligned Content Added to Discovery Education Experience for Back-to-School 2025

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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AEF Schools: Empowering Students with Individualized Learning, Social Growth, and Real-World Skills

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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New Tools for Primary School Writing

eSchool News

AUGUST 2, 2024

Key Takeaways New Mystery Writing Initiative : Mystery Science is launching a new writing curriculum for grades 3-5, offering a free trial for the upcoming school year. This initiative is intended to complement their existing K-5 science curriculum and focus on improving literacy through engaging, hands-on activities.

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How 4 districts use AI tools to transform education

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?

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Making Math Class Relevant to Real Life

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MAY 12, 2025

Its a question that high school and middle school math teachers have heard many times. In middle and high school courses, its really difficult to connect math to the real world, says Lindsey Henderson, policy director of math for the nonprofit ExcelinEd. When would I ever use this? Solving this motivation problem is tricky.

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Teachers say AI usage has surged since the school year started

eSchool News

JULY 12, 2024

The report offers insight into how teachers’ perceptions of AI use in the classroom have evolved since the start of the 2023–24 school year. Schools should continue to prioritize effective AI implementation to fully realize its potential to enhance educational outcomes.

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How 3 districts reimagined high school and the future of work

eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2025

Forward-thinking educators in the Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools are reimagining what high school looks like, restructuring the workday, moving from grading systems to competency-based systems, and prioritizing personalized learning pathways.

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Microsoft and FFA help students use smart sensors and AI to learn about the future of farming and technology

eSchool News

MAY 30, 2025

Starting today, FFA teachers and students throughout the United States, including FFA chapters in 185 middle and high schools, will receive a classroom set of FarmBeats for Students kits free of charge.

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Cultivating STEM excellence in an all-girls Catholic high school

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

In fact, Mercy was the first all-girls school in the country to earn a STEM certification. In fact, Mercy was the first all-girls school in the country to earn a STEM certification. Mercy’s curriculum requires at least 75 percent of a course’s assessment points to be for performance tasks addressing real-world problems.

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5 approaches that engage middle school students in STEM learning

eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

If available in a school makerspace, 3D printers are great for engaging students because they allow students to design, create, and engineer solutions, turning digital designs into physical objects they can see and touch. Teachers can then incorporate these topics into the curriculum or design small projects based on students’ inquiries.

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43 back-to-school predictions for the 2024-2025 year

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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How schools can fight growing ransomware attacks

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Recently, a software provider was the target of a data breach that affected K-12 school districts across the U.S. These attacks illustrate increasingly sophisticated and bold tactics of the ransomware gangs targeting schools and a variety of other sectors.

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Parents are cautiously optimistic about AI in schools

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

With 93 percent of parents of school children ages 5 and up concerned about AI being used in the classroom or at school, the survey offers a deeper dive into what parents think about their children using AI. It also shares best practices to safely navigate the back-to-school season.

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A look at AI use in schools across the country

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Of the 50 percent of surveyed educators who use generative AI, 72 percent plan to use it even more in the next school year; 76 percent believe generative AI is at least somewhat valuable to their work, and 73 percent say it saves them time. Iredell-Statesville Schools allows some use among teachers, but not students.”

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5 ways school districts can create successful community partnerships

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Schools affect so many things around them, from property values to workforce development to the future of the children they serve–the next generation of community leaders, workers, and citizens. By leveraging these connections and partnering with local businesses, schools can create unique opportunities for career and college pathways.

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5 obstacles AI can help schools overcome

eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2024

Moreover, an increasing number of cloud-based AI solutions offer scalable and cost-effective ways to bring advanced educational tools to schools everywhere, gradually leveling the playing field. AI technology can bridge this gap.

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Revolutionizing education through school-based healthcare

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Yet, for many students, school is also a place where the challenges of ADHD are put on full display. A holistic approach to student health The implementation of school-based health centers (SBHCs) is fostering a supportive environment for children with unique needs like ADHD. Familiarization visits. Establish routine.

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MMI Preparatory School Partners with Lackawanna College to Launch Pre-College Credit Program

eSchool News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

SCRANTON, PA – MMI Preparatory School, located in Freeland near Hazleton, has approved a pre-college agreement with Lackawanna College, enabling MMI students to earn college credits while still in high school. Director of College Counseling at MMI Preparatory School. Chrin, Ed.D.,

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Alliant Credit Union Foundation Grants $108K to Boost AI and Digital Programs at Ridgewood High School

eSchool News

MAY 26, 2025

The Alliant Credit Union Foundation has awarded a$108,000grant to Digital Leaders Now, the nonprofit that powers the Digital Leaders Academy at Ridgewood Community High School District 234, to support the implementation of innovative digital opportunity programs.

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Putting school safety measures at the forefront of district budgets

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

According to the National Center for Education Statistics , during the 202122 school year, more than 1 million incidents were recorded by public schools, roughly 857,500 of which were violent incidents. School safety impacts teacher retention School safety translates to teacher satisfaction and retention.

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Schools and Districts Nationwide Partner with TinkRworks to Engage Students in STEAM Project-Based Learning

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

. — As educators work to increase access and opportunities in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM), a growing number of schools and districts are turning to TinkRworks. Isaac Jogues Parish Catholic School in Hinsdale, Illinois. In addition, new school partners include The Woodlands Christian Academy in Texas.

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The four promises of school: Building a future-focused, student-centered learning environment

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Our schools must not only impart knowledge to our students but also equip them with the creativity, empathy, and curiosity required to walk into an unpredictable, yet promising, future with unwavering confidence. By fostering a positive school culture, we create an environment where students and staff feel valued and motivated.

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Strategies to craft effective PD for schools and districts

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Schools and districts are recognizing the importance of tailoring professional development to the specific needs, interests, and career goals of their educators. Relevance Professional development is most effective when it is aligned with both the broader goals of the school or district and the individual aspirations of each teacher.

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Tech Tips to End the School Year

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.

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Meet the maker: High school student develops robot guide dogs

eSchool News

AUGUST 23, 2024

High school student Selin Alara Ornek is looking ahead–using machine learning and the NVIDIA Jetson platform for edge AI and robotics to create robot guide dogs for the visually impaired. About the maker A high school senior from Istanbul, Turkey, Ornek has always had a passion for the intersection of AI, social good and robotics.

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UO professor equips Oregon middle, high school students with virtual career counselor

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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Alaskan School System Selects Discovery Education to Enhance Science Education

eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Charlotte, NC —Alaska’s Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District (MSBSD) announced a new partnership with global edtech leader Discovery Education that will enhance science education across the school system.

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How school leaders can foster a culturally responsive framework

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. School leaders can foster open communication, trust, and collaboration, ensuring that all stakeholders feel heard, valued, and included in decision-making processes.

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4 educator reflections on the 2023-2024 school year

eSchool News

MAY 15, 2024

Here’s what educators have to say about the 2023-2024 school year: Improving engagement and test scores with phenomena-based curricula April Pence, Edison High School Last year was my first time using phenomena-based units aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) in chemistry.

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‘Too many apps for that’ in schools

Disrupting U.S. schools wasn’t possible before–that may be changing

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Real-life work experiences: The unseen curriculum for high school success

What to know about the newest cyberattack strategy putting K-12 schools at risk

Reimagining attendance: A curriculum approach for K-12 students and parents

CompTIA Spark introduces free high-quality technology curriculum for middle grade classrooms

How to use PBL with makerspaces across your curriculum

Elmwood School: Where Girls Rise with Confidence, Curiosity and Global Vision

Adding AI to your K-12 digital citizenship curriculum

How to integrate environmental concepts into every subject

Introducing The Edge, a Breakthrough SEL and Life Skills Curriculum for Middle and High School Students

As states adopt science of reading, one group calls for better teacher training, curriculum

Slooh’s New Earth Science Curriculum Offers Standards-Aligned Learning Activities Utilizing Orbital Satellite Feeds

HMH Launches Performance Suite: A Unified Solution for Curriculum, Assessment and Professional Development

Smithsonian and Carolina Biological Announce New Study Results and Effectiveness of their K – 5 Science Curriculum

New Slate of Inspiring and Engaging Standards-Aligned Content Added to Discovery Education Experience for Back-to-School 2025

AEF Schools: Empowering Students with Individualized Learning, Social Growth, and Real-World Skills

New Tools for Primary School Writing

How 4 districts use AI tools to transform education

Making Math Class Relevant to Real Life

Teachers say AI usage has surged since the school year started

How 3 districts reimagined high school and the future of work

Microsoft and FFA help students use smart sensors and AI to learn about the future of farming and technology

Cultivating STEM excellence in an all-girls Catholic high school

5 approaches that engage middle school students in STEM learning

43 back-to-school predictions for the 2024-2025 year

How schools can fight growing ransomware attacks

Parents are cautiously optimistic about AI in schools

A look at AI use in schools across the country

5 ways school districts can create successful community partnerships

5 obstacles AI can help schools overcome

Revolutionizing education through school-based healthcare

MMI Preparatory School Partners with Lackawanna College to Launch Pre-College Credit Program

Alliant Credit Union Foundation Grants $108K to Boost AI and Digital Programs at Ridgewood High School

Putting school safety measures at the forefront of district budgets

Schools and Districts Nationwide Partner with TinkRworks to Engage Students in STEAM Project-Based Learning

The four promises of school: Building a future-focused, student-centered learning environment

Strategies to craft effective PD for schools and districts

Tech Tips to End the School Year

Meet the maker: High school student develops robot guide dogs

UO professor equips Oregon middle, high school students with virtual career counselor

Alaskan School System Selects Discovery Education to Enhance Science Education

How school leaders can foster a culturally responsive framework

4 educator reflections on the 2023-2024 school year

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