eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Key points: A strong PD model focused on growth is critical to student success Strategies to craft effective PD for schools and districts Equitable access to AI is a problemthe solution is professional learning For more news on PD, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub In this Q&A, eSchool News chats with Andi Morency, founder and executive director/principal of The Honors Academy of Literature in Reno, Nevada.

Coaching 300

Coaching Peer Review Math Teaching Methods 300

Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Holiday gifts for teachers are a challenge. If your child has many teachers, it’s difficult to find a personalized gift for each that is both affordable and valued. For me, as a teacher, I am always happy with a gift certificate that works anywhere but there are time-proven gifts that don’t sound sounds like “money” Most popular gifts When I chat with teacher friends, here are the most popular gifts they’ve gotten over the years.

Teachers 167

Teachers Intelligence Attention Curriculum 167

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Key points: AI skills are essential–and free courses can help teachers hone theirs Exploring generative AI through the lens of science fiction How AI can unleash student curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub In a nod to educators’ desire to become more comfortable using AI in teaching and learning, Common Sense Media and OpenAI have launched “ChatGPT Foundations for K-12 Educators,” a free cou

Critical Thinking 286

Critical Thinking Ethics Course Design Learning Outcomes 286

Edsurge

DECEMBER 11, 2024

My favorite part of my job is not actually part of my job. As a public high school teacher in a state and district with a teachers union, my contract entitles me to a duty-free lunch. Over the years, however, I have willingly and somewhat proudly developed a lunch crew. Many teachers have a lunch crew that same group of students who choose to make their classroom a home base during the week.

Students 161

Students Culture Assignments High School 161

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2024

BOSTON Charlotte Brett, the librarian at Antrim Elementary School in New Hampshire is the winner of the grand prize of a $4,000 gift certificate in the Lexia Library Wish program. Created by Lexia, a Cambium Learning Group brand , in collaboration with the nonprofit First Book , the program offered Title 1 educators the chance to win a total of over $16,000 for stocking their classroom or school library with books from the First Book Marketplace.

Elementary School 266

Elementary School Elementary School Education Reading 266

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The story of bell and paging systems is part of a larger narrative around modernizing collaborative tools in schools. Modernizing collaboration tools allows schools to communicate more effectively and consistently. They want to reach students more efficiently, yet the analog bell and paging platforms theyre using are aging. Many traditional bell and paging systems have evolved into solutions that incorporate video.

Schools 157

Schools Communication Students 157

Cassie Stephens

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Well, hello there! As you can see, I am CLEARLY snow globe obsessed at the moment. I shared my first Snow Globe lesson here and then shared a floating chalk print version here. Today I thought I'd share a version of adding color the background with little marker and water. As a teacher.or a parent who loves to create with their artsy kiddos, these ideas will give you three fun options for completing your snow globes!

Art 52

Art 52