Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 8, 2025

Many (most?) states now administer yearly assessments online. If students haven’t used online testing tools before, this can be a daunting task. Having computer devices as optional education tools is a massive difference from requiring students to use them for graded assessments. This can be intimidating for both students and teachers. The good news: It doesn’t take as much time and practice as you might think to prepare.

Technology

Teach Hub

AUGUST 8, 2025

Have you ever seen a student beam with pride while passing out papers or when you ask them to be a line leader? That’s because classroom jobs matter. They aren’t just to keep kids busy or your classroom running smoothly – though that definitely helps. These jobs build a classroom community where students learn to be part of something that is bigger than themselves.

Students

eSchool News

AUGUST 8, 2025

Key points: Many students struggle to read and are not prepared for middle school rigors Beyond formulas: Embracing complexity in writing instruction From school year to summer: Why reliable edtech matters to boost literacy For more news on literacy, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Today’s middle schoolers continue to struggle post-pandemic to read and write at the level needed to successfully navigate more complex academic content in the upper grades and beyond, according to a n

High School

GovTech

AUGUST 8, 2025

New agreements with Google, Microsoft, Adobe and IBM aim to integrate AI training, tools and curriculum support across the state’s community colleges and CSU system.

Curriculum

Teachers Pay Teachers

AUGUST 8, 2025

As summer break draws to a close, many teachers find themselves wondering: “What should I do during the first week of school?” While it can be tempting to dive right into academics on day one — especially in middle and high school when there is so much material to cover for the year — those first few days offer a unique opportunity for teachers to set the tone and culture of their classroom.

High School

eSchool News

AUGUST 8, 2025

Key points: The advent of AI is not the first–or the last–time educators adopt new technologies 5 AI tools that offer more than hype Bridging the language gap with AI tools every teacher can use For more news on AI adoption in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Forty-some years ago, students sat in straight rows with books, papers, and pencils neatly lined up on their desks.

Education

Teachers Pay Teachers

AUGUST 8, 2025

The Socratic seminar may have ancient Greek origins, but this method of classroom discussion is as relevant as ever to today’s educational environment. It helps students organize their research, refer to textual evidence, ask clarifying questions, and work collaboratively to come to a shared conclusion. And best of all, the students run it themselves!

High School

GovTech

AUGUST 8, 2025

Houston Independent School District intends to build a new career and technical education center and upgrade its current one with ith more emphasis on the use of drones and cybersecurity.

Education

We are Teachers

AUGUST 8, 2025

This week on Ask We Are Teachers: a teacher struggling with AI cheating, a school divorce quandary, and a rookie mistake.

Schools

GovTech

AUGUST 8, 2025

Some students say being disconnected from cellphones at school deprives them of an academic and socializing tool, while school officials have noticed improvements in academics and student behavior.

Students

Cal Matters

AUGUST 8, 2025

In summary After hundreds of international students lost their status this spring, then regained it following lawsuits, the uncertainty of it happening again has created fear. Some students say they’ve changed the routes they take on campus, the topics they research, and what they post on social media. International college students are learning that speech isn’t as free as they thought in the United States.

Students

k12 Prospects

AUGUST 8, 2025

If you’re in the business of selling products or services to schools and districts, you already know that getting in front of decision-makers is half the battle. But once your email lands in their inbox, what happens next is critical. Your click-through rate (CTR) tells you if your message is working—and if you’re on your way to a real sale. Whether you’re targeting superintendents, principals, curriculum directors, or district tech leaders, a high CTR means your email did more than just get ope

Schools

Hey, Mike Alpert!

AUGUST 8, 2025

Hi friends, This is always a fun email to send. I love looking back over the years and seeing the videos that you all have consistently upvoted and have found useful and inspiring. In other news, I was very surprised to hear that both paid and free subscribers utilize the free weekly quote. I always thought of that as just a fun extra, but over 80% of both groups use it each week!

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Teacher Toms Blog

AUGUST 8, 2025

We teach our children that lying is morally wrong. At the same time, we also don't want them blurting out the less-than-generous things they've heard us saying about about Aunt Gladys behind her back, even if those things are objectively true. The bald-faced truth can be every bit as awful as a bald-faced lie. As adults, most of us have learned how to commit lies of omission.

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