eSchool News
MAY 8, 2025
Key points: Lowering the academic bar is a disservice to students and families Leading (again) in uncertainty Five years on: COVIDs impact on schoolsand whats next for education For more news on educational progress, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub We are living in an Ozempic era. Instant gratification is king, and everyone is looking for quick fixes to chronic challenges.
Edsurge
MAY 8, 2025
While both enrollment and spending in early childhood education programs reached new levels in 2024, a few select states did the lions share of the work with many states lagging behind. And with early childhood program funding in flux , some leaders in the sector are concerned the lack of investment both financial and otherwise could create a doomed domino effect for some programming.
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eSchool News
MAY 8, 2025
Key points: Districts must adopt innovative solutions that meet students’ unique needs Crafting technology-driven IEPs Special education staffing shortages put students futures at risk For more news on school therapy services, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub The pandemic’s impact on our children’s development continues to reveal itself in classrooms across America.
Teacher Cast
MAY 8, 2025
Teachers today face significant challenges due to increased workload and engagement demands. To address this, an effective productivity system is essential. The guide discusses using Google Sites, Google Classroom, Notion, and Google Gemini to streamline teaching, enhance organization, facilitate lesson creation, and ultimately foster improved student interactions and learning outcomes.
eSchool News
MAY 8, 2025
Miami Achieve Miami , a nonprofit dedicated to equalizing educational opportunities for students throughout Miami-Dade County, has received $2.4 million from multiple philanthropic organizations and leaders, including a leadership gift of $2 million from Kenneth C. Griffin, founder and CEO of Citadel and founder of Griffin Catalyst. The funding, awarded over the past year, will further expand Achieve Miamis transformative programs, reaching thousands of K-12 students through initiatives includi
Scholarly Teacher
MAY 8, 2025
Todd Zakrajsek*, UNC-Chapel Hill; ITLC-Lilly Conferences on Evidence-Based Teaching and LearningArtificial intelligence (AI) has become synonymous with efficiency and outcomes in higher education. I have read much about how AI can be used for scheduling, drafting email responses, resource management, and checking references. AI is also often used to create lecture outlines, simulations, problem-solving activities, formative assessment analyses, and content mapping.
eSchool News
MAY 8, 2025
When the developers of Canvas, the worlds leading web-based learning management system (LMS) software, invite you to a party July 22-24 this year in Spokane, WA you might consider the offer. Expected to draw 3,000 attendees across various roles from individual educators to IT leadership, the event promises product reveals, professional development, and collaborative opportunities like Hack Night, designed to help educators and administrators demonstrate tangible value when they return to their i
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Teacher Toms Blog
MAY 8, 2025
I recognized them as the nice family from our building, their son, who looks to be approaching 4, was straddling one of those wooden, peddle-less "strider" bikes. He was in the midst of a tantrum, stamping his feet, while emitting a whine-cry of frustration. His father was kneeling beside him. As I passed I heard the dad say, in the gentlest, most loving voice imaginable, "If you keep acting like this you won't be able to ride your bike for a whole hour.
We are Teachers
MAY 8, 2025
Place value activities can help young math students master this important concept. These hands-on ideas are fun and free!
Teach Hub
MAY 8, 2025
As the final weeks of school approach, you may feel the energy in the classroom shift. This time of year, is actually the perfect opportunity to pause, reflect, and celebrate the growth your students have made, all while enjoying a little fun with some fun end-of-the-year activities before sending them off for the summer. When summer is in the air, attention spans are shorter, and routines feel a little looser.
We are Teachers
MAY 8, 2025
From learning numbers to advanced math like calculus, the best math websites offer something for everyone. All the top free and paid options!
Organized Classroom
MAY 8, 2025
Here is a roundup of all the End-of-the-Year Activities links that were tweeted and/or posted on the facebook fan page. Perhaps you missed something? Make sure to bookmark this page to return again (even next year for those of you lucky enough to be out already for the summer)! I have been there with only a couple weeks left in the school year. Testing is complete for the primary students, you have an end of the year checkout list longer than your arm, and the children are pretty squirrelly all
We are Teachers
MAY 8, 2025
Want to challenge students to think outside the box? Try these math brain teasers! They're perfect as bell ringers or enrichment activities.
Cal Matters
MAY 8, 2025
In summary Only 14 school districts and county offices of education have begun billing for behavioral health services under the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative Fee Schedule Program, according to state health officials. California made a huge one-time investment in youth mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic as rates of depression, anxiety and eating disorders surged among children and teens.
We are Teachers
MAY 8, 2025
The final weeks can be a challenge for students and teachers. Try these teaching strategies to keep everyone engaged until the final day!
Faculty Focus
MAY 8, 2025
Did you hear that another team member, someone we all knew and worked with, quit today? said a colleague. Isnt this the third one since last month? What is happening in that department? was my counter question, echoing the concerns of many in the office. Have you ever experienced a similar situation at your workplace and wondered what caused this sudden voluntary attrition?
Teacher Mood
MAY 8, 2025
Lets be realteaching is exhausting. Theres never enough time in the day, the to-do list is never-ending, and between behavior management, instruction, and paperwork, its easy to feel stretched too thin. But what if I told you theres a better way? The key isnt doing moreits doing things smarter. In this post, Im sharing simple, effective strategies that help you manage your classroom and instruction without burning out.
Faculty Focus
MAY 8, 2025
Did you hear that another team member, someone we all knew and worked with, quit today? said a colleague. Isnt this the third one since last month? What is happening in that department? was my counter question, echoing the concerns of many in the office. Have you ever experienced a similar situation at your workplace and wondered what caused this sudden voluntary attrition?
Tunstalls Teaching Tidbits
MAY 8, 2025
Total Math is Now Complete We’re thrilled to share that Total Math is now officially complete for Kindergarten , First Grade , and Second Grade , and it’s changing classrooms! What began as an ambitious vision- shaped by years of educator input and feedback- has become a transformative reality in classrooms coast to coast. Thanks to over 1,500 incredible teachers ,Total Math was implemented, refined, and brought to life as a powerful framework for effective daily math instruction.
Jodi Durgin
MAY 8, 2025
This Mothers Day Coaster Template Craft is a creative project that allows 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students to design a personalized tile coaster as a gift for their mom or another mother figure in their lives. This resource includes printable coaster designs, customizable templates, and foldable cards for students to create a meaningful and memorable keepsake.
We are Teachers
MAY 8, 2025
Help students brainstorm great invention ideas and work through the details of the design process with our free worksheet.
Jodi Durgin
MAY 8, 2025
The “I Love You to Pieces” Mothers Day craft and writing activity makes for a thoughtful Mother’s Day gift from elementary students. It includes a variety of craft options and meaningful writing prompts. This resource offers an easy way for students to celebrate Mother’s Day and create a heartfelt keepsake that their loved ones will cherish.
GovTech
MAY 8, 2025
A cyber criminal who successfully extorted the software company PowerSchool for ransom in December 2024 did not delete the stolen data as promised. Now the same culprit appears to be threatening individual districts.
From the Pond
MAY 8, 2025
If you love playful, hands-on math that sparks curiosity and builds strong number sense, you're in the right place. Im always excited to share easy-to-set-up activities that bring energy to your math blockwithout needing hours of prep. One of the things I love most about the Math Kit Play Mats is how flexible they are. Whether youre working on addition, subitizing, number bonds, or comparing numbers, these spinners can be used in so many ways.
Cal Matters
MAY 8, 2025
In summary Head Start staff and advocates launched a nationwide campaign to save the program, which Trump eliminated in his budget draft. Chalk one up for the 4-year-olds. Thanks to a relentless onslaught of pleading, cajoling, lobbying and public pressure, Head Start appears to have dodged the federal budget axe for the time being. Last month, President Donald Trumps early budget draft called for the elimination of Head Start, the free early-childhood program for low-income families.
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