eSchool News

JUNE 7, 2024

Key points: Phenomena-based learning uses concepts and techniques from different scientific disciplines 5 helpful hacks for managing a STEM classroom Why diversity and STEM education are critical to our future workforce For more news on science learning, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub I was terrified, to be very honest, when my district switched to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and I had to begin using phenomena-based instruction.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 7, 2024

The Federal Communications Commission voted Thursday to approve the establishment of the Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program. The program will provide up to $200 million over a three-year period to public schools and libraries for cybersecurity services and equipment. FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel proposed the pilot program for cybersecurity funding in July 2023.

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eSchool News

JUNE 7, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) announces it has appointed Ulysses “Uly” Navarrete as its new executive director. Navarrete brings an extraordinary wealth of experience, dedication, and a fervent passion for advocating on behalf of Latino students nationwide. Known as “Uly” to all, he brings nearly two decades of invaluable experience as an advocate for Latino children across the nation.

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Teach Hub

JUNE 7, 2024

Teaching is a balancing act, with constantly juggling creating lesson plans , grading papers, and many other tasks. This juggling act can feel like an endless cycle, that’s why finding ways to make your workflow more efficient is so essential. Canva is a free tool designed to simplify your daily tasks so you can work smarter, not harder. By utilizing Canva’s resources you can streamline your workflow to help lighten your load.

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eSchool News

JUNE 7, 2024

Key points: Students’ well-being is under even more pressure due to digital influences Taking stock of student mental health Student success is impacted by issues outside of school, survey finds For more news on student well-being, visit eSN’s SEL & Well-Being hub School used to be about the “Three Rs”–reading, writing, and arithmetic.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 7, 2024

June is National Internet Safety Month , thanks to a resolution passed in 2005 by the U.S. Senate. The goal is to raise awareness about online safety for all, with a special focus on kids ranging from tots to teens. Here’s a short list of internet cautions I got from an online efriend a few years ago. I reprint it every year because it covers all the basics, avoids boring details, and gives kids (and adults) rules to live by: Not everything you read online is true It used to be anything we

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