eSchool News
JULY 1, 2025
Key points: At ISTELive 25, choose from sessions spanning infinite subject areas ISTELive 25 spotlights bold innovation Disrupting U.S. schools wasn’t possible before–that may be changing For more news on ISTELive 25, visit eSN’s Live @ ISTE 2025 hub Now that you’ve had time to dig into all that ISTELive 25 and ASCD have to offer, you can narrow down which sessions will give you the most out of your conference experience.
k12 Digest
JULY 1, 2025
Steven Sgourdos has a passion for fostering intellectual curiosity and critical thinking in his students. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Northern Colorado, a Master of Science in International Political Economy from the Colorado School of Mines, an MBA in Finance from the Quantic School of Business and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Leadership and Innovation at Purdue University – Global.
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eSchool News
JULY 1, 2025
Sanford, N.C. — With school districts nationwide struggling to meet growing special education demands amid staffing shortages and political pressure to prove efficiency, Streamline , a new AI-powered special education management platform created by Better Speech, solves an acute problem for SPED directors and teams. Streamline uses AI to reduce paperwork time by 90%, shrinking IEP preparation time from 3 hours to just 10 minutes.
k12 Digest
JULY 1, 2025
Steven Sgourdos has a passion for fostering intellectual curiosity and critical thinking in his students. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Northern Colorado, a Master of Science in International Political Economy from the Colorado School of Mines, an MBA in Finance from the Quantic School of Business and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Leadership and Innovation at Purdue University – Global.
eSchool News
JULY 1, 2025
VEX Robotics launched VEX AIR, an AI-powered robotics system for classrooms, and VEX AIM , an upcoming platform designed to make machine learning approachable and fun for students of all ages. Notably, VEX Aim was recently showcased at the White House’s first AI Edu Task Force meeting, demonstrating meaningful, hands-on experiences with AI that go beyond theory and into real-world applications.
EdTech Magazine
JULY 1, 2025
When David Hamilton, director of design technology for Tenacre Country Day School, and David Saunders, director of changemaking and technology for Brookwood School, opened their ISTELive 2025 session titled “Scissors, Laser Beams, and AI: Balancing Low-Tech & High-Tech in MakerSpaces,” they began with the definition of a makerspace. “Where students imagine, design, prototype and reflect — using both traditional and digital tools — to solve problems and tell stories through what they make,” t
eSchool News
JULY 1, 2025
LG Electronics USA , the edtech innovator behind the Google EDLA-certified LG CreateBoard interactive display, is once again raising the bar for modern classrooms. At ISTELive 2025 (Booth #3524), LG is debuting “LG CreateBoard Prep” – a new, free software platform that expands the flexibility and functionality of the LG CreateBoard by extending its capabilities to PCs and tablets.
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eSchool News
JULY 1, 2025
BenQ , a global leader in interactive display and education technology, is displaying its newest generation of classroom solutions at ISTELive, reinforcing its commitment to transforming the digital learning experience through innovation in accessibility, technology, solutions, and partnerships. Located at Booth #2034, BenQ will demonstrate how its powerful lineup of Google-integrated interactive displays, accessories, and software tools are helping educators create engaging, flexible, and secur
John Spenser
JULY 1, 2025
When I was a student, I thought I was a top tier reader. My teacher didn’t do numbers for our reading groups. She chose large cats. But I knew that it was better to be a Lion than an Ocelot. I knew my reading level. The post The Slow Work of Great Teaching – Why Speed Can’t Be the Only Metric for Student Success appeared first on John Spencer.
eSchool News
JULY 1, 2025
Gale , part of Cengage Group and ConnectEDD Publishing have partnered to bring the professional development (PD) resources of best-selling author, leadership coach, and K-12 professional learning expert Jimmy Casas to school districts nationwide via the Gale eBooks platform. This collaboration offers a unique collection of acclaimed professional learning resources that provides districts and educators with unlimited and simultaneous access to the digital content they need when they need it f
EFL Magazine
JULY 1, 2025
The Importance of The IPA Chart The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is the result of work by 19th and early 20th century phoneticians such as Henry Sweet, Otto Jesperson and […] The post The Importance of The IPA Chart appeared first on EFL Magazine.
eSchool News
JULY 1, 2025
MIND Education announced the launch of InsightMath , the only K-6 core math curriculum redefining math instruction with an approach explicitly designed around how the brain learns. Rooted in neuroscience research and powered by visual-first instruction, InsightMath equips students with the time, tools, and experiences they need to become confident mathematical thinkers.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JULY 1, 2025
You’ve been teaching for five years and love what you’re doing. You consider yourself darn lucky to be working with colleagues that are friends and a boss who always puts your needs first. Most of the teachers at your school have been there years — even decades — and you have no doubt that, too, will be you. So, you don’t bother to keep your resume up-to-date or expand your teaching skills other than what is required for your position.
eSchool News
JULY 1, 2025
Samsung Electronics is exhibiting its latest education displays and solutions at ISTELive 25. “As educators seek innovative ways to boost engagement and collaboration, technology serves as a tool to support diverse learning needs, helping every student thrive,” said Sara Grofcsik, Head of Sales, Samsung Electronics America. “Our latest displays and solutions are designed not just to connect students and teachers, but to empower educators with flexible, innovative tools that meet the evolving nee
GovTech
JULY 1, 2025
At ISTELive 25 on Monday, technology leaders from a private boys’ school in New York City offered suggestions for engaging teachers to demystify AI and decide how to use it, including grade-by-grade ideas for K-8.
eSchool News
JULY 1, 2025
Avantis Education , a global leader in Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR) technology for K–12 schools, unveiled the engaging Future Forests Experience and its most advanced ClassVR headsets to date – Xplorer and Xcelerate. “At ISTELive 25, we’re giving educators the chance to explore new ways of engaging students through immersive VR,” said Gillian Rhodes, Chief Marketing Officer, Avantis Education.
Faculty Focus
JULY 1, 2025
The traditional flipped classroom model, which reverses the conventional lecture-homework structure, has evolved significantly since its inception. In the digital era, especially post-pandemic, this strategy has gained renewed importance for fostering active learning, critical thinking, and academic resilience. Today, the flipped classroom is no longer just about moving lectures online but about curating immersive, personalized learning environments.
eSchool News
JULY 1, 2025
Ativion has announced a groundbreaking partnership with the Network of Academic and Scholastic Esports Federations (NASEF) , aimed at expanding access to safe and meaningful scholastic esports programs in K–12 schools across the United States. Why This Partnership Matters Esports has rapidly emerged as one of the most engaging tools for student connection, learning, and career exploration.
GovTech
JULY 1, 2025
A new state law, passed with near unanimous support last week from state legislators, has exemptions for special circumstances and doesn’t cover non-instructional times of the school day.
eSchool News
JULY 1, 2025
The Advanced Education Research & Development Fund (AERDF), a national nonprofit, and its awardees debuted the latest advancements and innovations in math, literacy, assessment, and AI from its portfolio of R&D awardees from across its R&D Programs – EF+Math, Assessment for Good, Reading Reimagined, and AugmentED. At its Awardee Showcase, AERDF is presenting learning science-based, cutting-edge prototypes and technical innovations that are redefining what’s possible in teach
1 plus 1 plus 1 equals 1
JULY 1, 2025
One of the most common questions homeschoolers ask is: Which homeschool grammar curriculum should I choose? With so many options—ranging from traditional workbooks to story-based programs and online tools—it can be tough to know what will best suit your student. As a homeschooler for over 20 years with my three kids, I have seen and used a lot of homeschool curriculum.
eSchool News
JULY 1, 2025
Key points: URI oceanography students engaged sixth graders in STEM learning Creating a fun robotics lesson that addresses 4 ISTE standards Strategies to help girls stay engaged in STEM learning For more on STEM learning, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub Sixth grade science lessons at Governor Christopher DelSesto Middle School in Providence were more interactive this year thanks to a partnership with the University of Rhode Island’s Graduate School of Oceanography.
GovTech
JULY 1, 2025
In a Q&A before the International Society for Education Technology conference this week, Richard Culatta said the next phase of AI education may involve teaching "life skills" students will need in order to thrive.
eSchool News
JULY 1, 2025
Adam Lee, VP of Sales at Linewize, examines the necessity of ensuring student safety and well-being in a digital world. Linewize equips technology leaders and IT administrators with top-tier filtering solutions, while also empowering their colleagues and broader school communities with the tools, education, and technologies they need to actively contribute to student safety.
k12
JULY 1, 2025
There’s an absolute joy in watching another academic year wind down. The weather warms, spring blooms have sprung, and kids can look forward to a well-earned break from their usual routine. As parents and teachers, reflecting on how much our children have grown and developed from the first through the last day of the school year is rewarding. While all of us need to take some time to rest and relax, parents and educators are also fearful of the “summer slide,” a term often used to describe the l
eSchool News
JULY 1, 2025
eSchool News caught up with Kellie Ady, who walked us through PowerSchool’s specialized stations across their exhibit booth. Key highlights include: Student engagement tools integrating their student information system with Schoology LMS, AI-powered family communication features, hiring and retention solutions for addressing teacher shortages, and an attendance intervention suite to combat declining school attendance rates.
k12
JULY 1, 2025
By: Madilyn K., 11th grade student and SAC intern SAC Blog Series: Each year, the K12 Marketing Department hires a cohort of high school interns known as the Student Advisory Council or SAC. This year, the talented group of students is creating social media content across platforms to help build brand awareness and engage our audiences around the online learning experience.
eSchool News
JULY 1, 2025
Don Giacomini, Senior Account Executive at Beanstack, details the company’s unique approach to ensuring students are engaged in reading. Kids are drawn to instant rewards, and whether it’s a “like” on social media or leveling up in a video game, each small win delivers a dopamine boost. Beanstack brings that same excitement to reading. With Beanstack, kids earn digital badges, track reading streaks, and unlock achievements simply by logging their reading.
Cal Matters
JULY 1, 2025
In summary A watershed legal settlement takes effect today, allowing universities to pay college athletes directly. Starting today, California’s top universities can pay their athletes directly — a dramatic shift in college sports that blurs the line between amateur and professional play. Schools have yet to say how much individual students will actually make or when checks might arrive, though a CalMatters estimate suggests some student-athletes at UC Berkeley could make roughly $200,000 a year
eSchool News
JULY 1, 2025
With classrooms evolving and student engagement more important than ever, educators are looking for innovative solutions to enhance learning, boost efficiency and inspire creativity in dynamic learning environments. Epson is showcasing its latest display and print technology solutions in booth #1719. Featuring Epson’s extensive lineup of lamp-free laser displays, including its first extreme short throw projector with 4K Enhancement,¹ along with advanced printing solutions, the booth will showcas
k12
JULY 1, 2025
Enjoy quality time together with these easy, creative activities that your child will love! Looking for simple, screen-free fun that sparks imagination? These DIY art projects for kids are perfect for turning a quiet afternoon into a creative adventure. Not only are they a great way to bond as a family, but they also support important developmental skills, such as coordination, problem-solving, and self-expression.
eSchool News
JULY 1, 2025
Rob Gag, Bluum’s Chief Revenue Officer, shares what it means to be outcome-driven in the edtech space, how districts can work with edtech partners to ensure edtech resources are adopted and used, and what it looks like when student outcomes improve. It’s critical for schools to feel comfortable with their technology partners, Gag adds, noting that technology partners should prioritize a district’s vision and goals as they identify solutions to help districts support student success.
k12
JULY 1, 2025
Say hello to Isla, one of the top five student chefs in this year’s K12 National Cook-Off ! A talented 9th grader from Texas Virtual Academy at Hallsville (TVAH) , Isla brought both heart and flavor to the competition. Isla stood out in a challenging virtual round and earned her spot in the finals, held at the Kitchen of Purpose in Arlington, Virginia.
Teacher Toms Blog
JULY 1, 2025
As a cooperative preschool, each family was responsible for sending an adult (usually a parent) to school with their child one day a week to work in the classroom under my supervision as an assistant teacher. When I began teaching, cell phones were common, but smartphones were still in the future. Even so, we, as a community, identified these devices as a problem for the classroom because they distracted parents from the job at hand, which was to keep the children safe enough and help them when
The Life of a Conflicted Teacher
JULY 1, 2025
So, funny story to start this off. Yesterday, I did a thousand words on the second part of our trip of northern Wisconsin. I thought I was pretty cool, getting my writing done not early, but not late either. #waitforit I titled it like the above title, Slice of Life Tuesday, publish it, and feel good about myself. Until I look at my computer screen which tells me that yesterday was, in fact, Monday.
Cal Matters
JULY 1, 2025
In summary California districts have not received Congressionally appropriated money for after school programs, academic enrichment, English-learner services, teacher professional development and migrant education. California school districts are short hundreds of millions of dollars in federal grant money they had already budgeted for this year. While Congress approved the funds as part of its 2025 budget, the Trump Administration today refused to release them, sending districts across the coun
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