eSchool News

MAY 2, 2025

Key points: States are investing in career-connected learning (CCL) to boost employability 5 ways kids will learn about careers in 2025 How CTE supports college and career readiness For more news on career-connected learning, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Abraham Maslows Hierarchy of Needs is a fundamental psychological theory that explains human motivation.

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Edsurge

MAY 2, 2025

A new study shows trust is the most important factor for parents when choosing child care, with many leaning toward at-home programs or relying on their families, friends and neighbors. But researchers are concerned there is not adequate support in place for those systems to flourish, with the majority of legislation focused on bolstering child care centers.

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eSchool News

MAY 2, 2025

Key points: New graduation requirements let schools redefine what it means to be truly prepared for the future 5 ways kids will learn about careers in 2025 Online learning in high school helps students explore career pathways For more on workforce readiness, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Across the country, education is on the brink of significant change.

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Teach Hub

MAY 2, 2025

Experiential learning isnt just a buzzword, its a game-changer in the classroom. Instead of students passively absorbing information, they get to get their hands dirty (sometimes literally) and connect learning to real-world experiences. Whether working with younger or older students, hands-on activities can make a huge difference in engagement, retention , and critical thinking.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 2, 2025

Homeschooling Awareness Month is celebrated annually in May to promote the benefits of homeschooling and educate the public about this viable educational option. It has been recognized since around 2010, gaining traction in the 1970s. The initiative highlights how homeschooling allows for personalized education, flexibility, and parental involvement in a childs learning, often leading to well-rounded development.

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Teach Thought

MAY 2, 2025

Where To Find Sensory Teaching Tools For Your Classroom In a world full of stimuli, sensory rooms are becoming an essential tool for schools looking to better s

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Teacher Toms Blog

MAY 2, 2025

They say there are no stupid questions, but I beg to differ. We hear stupid questions almost every time adults and young children are together. For instance, a child is painting at an easel, exploring color, shape, and motion, experimenting with brushes, paper, and paint. There is an adult watching over her shoulder who points and asks, "What color is that?

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GovTech

MAY 2, 2025

A website from the nonprofit Opportunity Labs went live this week with a K-12 deepfake policy framework, incident response guide and the start of a platform for state education leaders to collaborate on guidance.

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Class Tech Tips

MAY 2, 2025

Colorado Innovates is tomorrow! A FREE online conference featuring innovative, deeper learning schools across Colorado. No travel necessary… Each interactive, online conference session will emphasize one or more of the following: hands-on, active, experiential learning by students; high levels of student agency, voice, choice, and ownership; deep, robust student creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration; students who are engaged in authentic, real-world work and problem-solving; stu

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k12

MAY 2, 2025

When asked to think back on our time in school, most of us can recall a teacher who made a difference in our lives in one way or another. Teachers often influence us by introducing an area of study that becomes important to our future careers or interests. Sometimes, teachers help us learn life lessons beyond the typical classroom studies that help shape who we become.

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k12 Online Schools

MAY 2, 2025

Introduction: Understanding the Impact of Screen Time in Online Schooling We live in a time when education and technology are more intertwined than ever before. The digital classroom is no longer a novelty, its a norm. And with that shift comes a new reality: screen time is now a daily part of learning for millions of students around the world. Online schooling brings undeniable benefits.

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From the Pond

MAY 2, 2025

Hi friends, Hows your week been? Im counting down to the weekendthere are a few lovely things planned, and Im really looking forward to some slower, intentional drawing time. This week Ive been fitting in some quick sketches and doodles here and there as warm-ups, but I cant wait to stretch out with a sketchbook, a cup of something warm, and no rush.

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GovTech

MAY 2, 2025

Screen time leads to less retention and more multi-tasking than focus, so maybe schools should evaluate how a reliance upon digital devices has contributed to plummeting student test scores, engagement and mental health.

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