eSchool News

JUNE 6, 2025

Key points: Communal spaces help students have a sense of belonging 6 ways to create engaging elementary learning spaces Key steps when designing inclusive spaces in K-12 schools For more on classroom management, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Our charter school, Westbrook Academy, has been serving middle and high school students in the South Los Angeles area for the past six years and stands as a beacon of opportunity for our community.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 6, 2025

What are parents and teachers most worried about over the summer? That kids will lose their sharp education edge, dulled by sun and sand and something else. Worry no more. Your cure: learning disguised as play. Kids will think they’re playing games, but are actually participating in [mostly] free simulations available in the education field. A note: some must be downloaded and a few purchased, so the link might take you to a website that provides access rather than play.

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eSchool News

JUNE 6, 2025

Key points: Teachers need tangible, meaningful, and sustained support Better pay, benefits can boost teacher retention To boost teacher morale, reimagine the teacher role For more news on teacher stress, visit eSN’s SEL & Well-Being hub America’s K-12 educators are more stressed than ever, with many considering leaving the profession altogether, according to new survey data from Prodigy Education.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 6, 2025

The end is near. Windows 10 will reach end of support on Oct. 14, 2025. This is a big deal for districts that have not yet made the move to Windows 11. While they can continue to get Extended Security Updates (ESUs), this will incur additional costs per license, with those per-user price tags doubling each year for a maximum of three years. With only 38% of Windows users having made the transition to Windows 11 as of March 1, many districts may need additional guidance and support at this late s

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eSchool News

JUNE 6, 2025

Tired of talking about AI? That’s too bad. The technology remains the most impactful force in education. The challenge becomes avoiding all the Claptrap. Thankfully, that’s where Denise Pope , Co-Founder of Challenge Success at the Stanford Graduate School of Education, comes in. I had the chance to explore the current AI state-of-play from her perspective.

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We are Teachers

JUNE 6, 2025

Any classroom can benefit from Montessori principles. Learn how to create a magical space where independence and curiosity thrive.

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Cal Matters

JUNE 6, 2025

In summary A cost-of-living increase meant to help community colleges adjust to a new funding formula is expiring, leaving some districts to cut positions and classes. This June, struggling California community colleges will stop getting yearly cost-of-living increases to their budgets. These increases have kept many districts afloat for the past six years while community colleges adjusted to a new funding method based on district performance rather than enrollment numbers alone.

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Organized Classroom

JUNE 6, 2025

Teaching place value to kids in math class can be fun – if you have some hands-on learning activities and visuals, like charts. You can utilize game boards or worksheets. The key really is for students to understand the core of what place value is, which is abstract and much harder to get across when they just “don’t get it.” I’ve always enjoyed teaching math.

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Teacher Toms Blog

JUNE 6, 2025

Not long ago I spent time with a man who does not have children, doesn't want children, and, in fact, told me, "I don't even like being in places that allow children." For people like us, it's an outrageous thing to say. I wanted to ask, "Who broke you?" but instead I just asked, "Why?" He answered, "Because they're always moving." Well, he's right about that, at least compared to adults: young children do move far more than most adults.

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GovTech

JUNE 6, 2025

Six charter school operators this fall will receive a range of services for students with disabilities through an education service agency, including assistive technology and other devices, shared staff and training.

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From the Pond

JUNE 6, 2025

A Little Bird Told Me. There’s Something New in the Keep It Cute Pack! This week’s doodle prompt was Sun Patch — and even though it’s winter here in Australia, I spotted some sweet little silvereye birds enjoying a real splash of sunshine! I shared a quick crayon sketch over on Instagram inspired by their bright, happy energy. What an adorable subject for drawing with children too.

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GovTech

JUNE 6, 2025

As a result of a recent data breach at Lexington-Richland School District 5, employee retention bonuses previously approved by the school board were not paid out Friday. State law enforcement is investigating the breach.

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Southwest Washington Education

JUNE 6, 2025

From Intellectual Takeout. [link] There’s always something thrilling about the start of a new school year or semester. New clothes to wear. Fresh books to explore. New teachers to meet. It’s all become a part of what we call back-to-school and the education experience.

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GovTech

JUNE 6, 2025

The company's new Advanced Phishing feature is tailored to identify the kinds of phishing emails that impersonate school officials, parents or vendors, and learns from real-world attacks to improve its accuracy.

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Teach Thought

JUNE 6, 2025

Terrell Heick Founder & Director of TeachThought

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GovTech

JUNE 6, 2025

Professionals from Frederick Community College in Maryland travel to high schools and middle schools spreading the word about their field, giving students a chance to play operation games and use training devices.

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GovTech

JUNE 6, 2025

With hundreds of millions of state and federal dollars pouring into regional training programs for the semiconductor industry, colleges are placing students right after graduation, and local high schools are buying in, too.

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