eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

Key points: Building an app for kids came with unique challenges A new era for teachers as AI disrupts instruction With AI coaching, a math platform helps students tackle tough concepts For more news on AI tools for kids, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub A recent survey found that 88 percent of U.S. parents believe AI is essential to their childrens education, but most arent even sure whether the technology is being used in their childs classroom.

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Teach Hub

APRIL 25, 2025

If you constantly flip through project after project and everything starts to feel the same, whether its a diorama, slideshow, tri-fold board, or even a digital presentation, when it lacks creativity, it becomes forgettable fast. When projects feel like they are merely checking off boxes instead of sparking curiosity, students miss out on meaningful learning.

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

Key points: School districts turn to AI to improve personalized education for students With AI coaching, a math platform helps students tackle tough concepts 5 practical ways to integrate AI into high school science For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Simply put, AI can do a lot–it can personalize learning, help students expand on ideas for assignments, and reduce time spent on administrative tasks, freeing up educators to spend more time on instruction

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 25, 2025

New America has a good overview on raising kids with tech: Navigating How and When to Use Tech When Teaching Young Children Take-Aways from Our Two-Part Series Focused On Tablets in Pre-K Through Third Grade Early childhood educators make thousands of decisions each day. Among them are decisions around technology use with their young learners, which are too often shaped by policies and pedagogies that lag behind the latest research and the abundance of available options.

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We are Teachers

APRIL 25, 2025

DIY for a dollar? Yes, it's possible! Inexpensive end-of-year student gifts are doable with these adorable and simple ideas, plus gift tags.

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Organized Classroom

APRIL 25, 2025

Does a cluttered classroom make your head hurt? Or do you just accept it as inevitable and go with the flow? The classroom environment does play an important role in student learning, but with budgets that are small (or more likely nonexistent), it is tough to get rid of anything. With that said, the visual environment of classroom spaces for young children should be welcoming, yet minimal.

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We are Teachers

APRIL 25, 2025

This collection of AAPI Heritage Month activities will help you create lesson plans for students that are impactful and informative.

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k12 Techrepairs

APRIL 25, 2025

If youve seen your next device quote, you probably already know: costs are going up. This has left many schools looking ahead and asking the same question: how can we make the devices we already have last longer? The post How to Realistically Extend the Life of Your Chromebooks appeared first on K-12 Tech.

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Teaching with a Mountain View

APRIL 25, 2025

Academic competitions can be exciting and rewarding additions to your school club options. In fact, my own daughter recently wrote in an About Me section that one of her hobbies is entering academic competitions! For upper elementary and middle school students, these challenges not only promote academic growth and productive struggle but also social connections.

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Tunstalls Teaching Tidbits

APRIL 25, 2025

As the final days of school approach, creating a memorable and engaging experience for students is key. These fun, low-prep resources for kindergarten, first grade, and second grade help you wrap up the year with laughter, creativity, and celebration–minus the stress. Make the last week of school unforgettable with fun and easy activities. Kindergarten: Fun and Focus During the Final Week The Last Week of School – Kindergarten is a no-prep lifesaver packed with engaging activities de

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k12 Prospects

APRIL 25, 2025

The demand for educational technology (EdTech) in K-12 schools has increased significantly, but selling to schools remains a complex process. School districts follow strict procurement guidelines, and technology vendors must navigate these regulations while addressing the unique needs of educators and students. This article explores key strategies EdTech vendors can use to successfully sell to schools and districts.

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We are Teachers

APRIL 25, 2025

This week on Ask We Are Teachers, we help a teacher who got in trouble for a spring break out-of-office message.

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Teach Your Kids

APRIL 25, 2025

For the last couple years, I've been talking a lot about homeschooling. I’ve been doing a lot of soul searching and I’ve come to a decision I want to start talking more about modular learning as a distinct concept and the core principles that may differentiate it from school at home or other forms of homeschooling. To me, this type of education is not a revelation, it’s common sense.

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From the Pond

APRIL 25, 2025

A Quick & Fun Math Warm-Up Using Grid Cards Looking for a low-prep, high-impact math warm-up your learners will love? This simple activity uses any of the grid mats from my Math Kit Bundles and is perfect for repeated numeral practice, number sense, and even reinforcing reading directionality! Heres how it works: Choose a grid matlike the Cargo Count Trucks , Catnap Count , Koala Grid Cards , Turtle 9-Grid , or Hop-Along Garden Mats.

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GovTech

APRIL 25, 2025

The nonprofit National Writing Project and online writing platform NoRedInk are starting an online information-sharing community and offering free webinars for educators on the impact of AI on writing instruction.

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Teacher Toms Blog

APRIL 25, 2025

I've asked thousands of parents the question, "What are your goals for your child?" It's something a lot of us ask at the beginning of a school year or when we are first getting to know a family. Far and away, the top answers are some version of, "I just want my child to be happy," or "I just want my child to love learning." These are the answers I expect, especially from first time parents.

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GovTech

APRIL 25, 2025

Iowa City Community School District is maintaining its 1:1 student device program, but grades K-5 will keep theirs at school after parents expressed concerns about excessive screen time for young students.

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

We just cant get away from it. AI continues to take the oxygen out of every edtech conversation. Even the Trump administration, while actively destroying federal involvement in public education, jumped on the bandwagon this week. Who better to puncture this overused acronym than edtech legend Gary Stager. In this conversation, he offers a pragmatic perspective on AI in education, cutting through both fear and hype.

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Cal Matters

APRIL 25, 2025

In summary Following CalMatters reporting, Californias Republican representatives are calling for the U.S. Department of Education and Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate how Californias community colleges are handling financial aid fraud. Nine Republican U.S. representatives are calling on U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon and U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate financial aid fraud at Californias community colleges.

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Cemd

APRIL 25, 2025

This week’s Market Insights investigates how district leaders are building instructional systems that work to support students, teachers, and district goals. N ewsletter Highlights: New Series: Instructional Coherence in Action: Insights and Opportunities Market Signals Blog: ASU+GSV 2025 Panel Recap What We’re Reading: USA Today| Did you know a childs math scores are tied to salary at age 30?

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