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Rethinking K-12 cyber strategies amid federal budget cuts

eSchool News

Key points: Practicing cyber hygiene is a continual endeavor K-12 cyberattacks threaten data–and students Phishing attacks are evolving, but schools can fight back For more on K-12 cybersecurity, visit eSN’s IT Leadership hub The recent suspension of the K-12 Cybersecurity Government Coordinating Council marks a pivotal shift in how the nation’s public school systems manage cybersecurity.

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How to Plan Your Entire ELA Year in One Weekend

The Hungry Teacher Blog

Back to school is approaching, and you’re walking in with… nothing. You have a boatload of content to cover, but you’re not entirely sure where you’ll start or what unit comes after the next. However, you don’t have weeks to commit to planning it all out. I’m giving you a crash course on curriculum planning in just one weekend. Yep, it’s possible to map your entire year in just three days, if you’re committed!

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AI-Focused K-5 School to Open in Opelousas, La., This Fall

GovTech

The 40,000-square-foot Helix AI and Medical Academy, which can house upwards of 600 students, will begin teaching K-5 students this fall how to utilize and prepare for AI in future job markets.

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What to do when Admin Says, “Just Use the Standards”

The Hungry Teacher Blog

At the beginning of each year, you look at the long list of standards you’re required to teach (and likely shed a few tears). How are you going to cover all of this? And where do you begin? You reach out to your admin or ELA coach for support, and they tell you, “Just use the standards!” Right. As if you hadn’t thought about that… That response is all too common.

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How Greeley-Evans Schools, Colo., Built CTE Around Student Interest

GovTech

On-time graduation rates at Greeley-Evans School District 6 have jumped from 77.1 percent in 2016 to 87.3 percent in 2024, coinciding with the launch of career pathway program that teachers say is engaging students.

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Easy and Effective ELA Activities for Middle School

Teachers Pay Teachers

ELA class gives middle schoolers the opportunity to write creatively, read imaginative stories, and present their thoughts and opinions to peers. That’s what makes ELA so engaging — and with the right tools and resources, you’ll inspire every student in class! Use these easy and effective ELA activities for middle school to keep students engaged and teach them valuable skills.

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St. Vrain’s Innovation Center Hosts STEM Camps for Teens

GovTech

A week of STEM camps involved classes designed and taught by Innovation Center student designers and teachers, with projects that included building and coding robots and writing scripts for cybersecurity tasks.

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Understanding Trauma Changed My Teaching … and My Students’ Lives

We are Teachers

Starr Commonwealth’s Trauma and Resilience Specialist Certification is self-paced, research-based training that gives educators the tools to better understand student behavior, build safe and supportive classrooms, and create meaningful, lasting change.

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Experiential/Hands-on Learning in TEFL

EFL Magazine

Experiential/Hands-on Learning in TEFL Experiential/hands-on learning has long been proclaimed by educators including myself as a fundamental factor in setting children up to have a lifelong love of learning and […] The post Experiential/Hands-on Learning in TEFL appeared first on EFL Magazine.

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Best Back-to-School Art Lessons!

Cassie Stephens

Okay, y'all. It's happening! The emails from admin are rolling in, the BTS stuff is out at stores.it's already (ALREADY!) time to start thinking about heading back to school.and the lessons you plan to kick off your school year with. When I'm thinking of my very first lessons, here's what I consider: * The lesson should involve not-so-messy supplies.

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High School Résumé Design Tips From a K12-Powered Student

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By: Sophia H., 12th grade student and SAC intern As high school students, we’re preparing to enter the working world. Now is the time to build experience and learn how things work in the professional sphere so we’re not overwhelmed once we take the first steps toward a career after graduation. One of the biggest assets you’ll have diving into your career is your résumé.

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Photoshop for Fifth Graders–Change Backgrounds

Ask a Tech Teacher

Here are the basic skills fifth graders can learn in Photoshop if you’ve prepared them with basic computer skills. I’ve provided links but they aren’t live until publication: Photoshop artwork –already live Photoshop actions –already live Photoshop basics #5 Photoshop filter and rendering tools Photoshop starters–auto-correct with the auto-correction — quick fixes that make a photo look cleaner #6 Photoshop crop tool– with the lasso and the magic w

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Why I Send My Students on a Summer Scavenger Hunt Before School Starts

We are Teachers

A summer scavenger hunt for students is more than just fun—it builds a foundation for connection that lasts all year.

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Boost Fine Motor Skills with This Easy and Fun One Page Beetle Craft

From the Pond

Build Fine Motor Skills with This Easy One Page Beetle Craft! If you're looking for a low-prep activity that builds fine motor strength, encourages independence, AND makes a super cute classroom display… then this beetle craft is just the thing your classroom needs! Inspired by the quirky Pie Dish Beetle from Australia, this One Page Beetle Craft is an artistic and student-friendly way to develop key early learning skills—especially fine motor practice.

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Devils Dressed as Angels

Teacher Toms Blog

Registration is now open for Teacher Tom's Play-Based Learning Summer Camp (see below). My greatest wish for every child who has ever come my way -- and every adult for that matter -- is that they find their purpose in life. What if we understood this to be the goal of education: to support each child in the project of coming alive? He has spent his life best who has enjoyed it most; God will take care that we do not enjoy it any more than is good for us.

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California students with immigrant parents seek financial aid despite deportation risks

Cal Matters

In summary Despite fears the federal government will use personal information from financial aid applications to identify immigrant parents who lack legal status, the number of high school senior applicants from mixed-status families has not decreased as much as some thought it would, according to the California Student Aid Commission. While witnessing a rise in deportations across the country, college-bound high school seniors with immigrant parents in California had to decide this spring wheth

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20 Best Middle Grade Books of 2025 (So Far)

Imagination Soup

Whether you’re heading back to school and want to buy new books for your library or classroom, or you’re a parent who wants to add. The post 20 Best Middle Grade Books of 2025 (So Far) appeared first on Imagination Soup.

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Trump administration releases after school grant money — with a catch

Cal Matters

In summary Trump withheld about $7 billion in education funds for various school programs nationwide, including about $800 million for California. California after-school and summer programs will get some of their funding back after the federal government said on Friday that it would restore grants it had previously withheld. But the money is contingent on states complying with Civil Rights laws – a cudgel the White House has used in the past to crack down on diversity efforts.

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30 Best Picture Books of 2025 (So Far)

Imagination Soup

Are you wondering what children’s picture books to read or buy from 2025 so far? Here are my favorite picture books of 2025, both fiction. The post 30 Best Picture Books of 2025 (So Far) appeared first on Imagination Soup.

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24 Fun Activities To Honor Hispanic Heritage Month

We are Teachers

Our favorite Hispanic Heritage Month activities to celebrate the culture, traditions, and history of Hispanic Americans.

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Esports Programs Grow in Rural and Charter Schools

EdTech Magazine

Esports programs are a great way for charter schools to attract and retain students. As these institutions vie for enrollment, they don’t just need programs that set them apart, they need programs that interest today’s students. Kids today are already playing video games. This generation grew up with digital platforms, from tablets to consoles. By building esports programs, charter schools can capture students’ interest and build connections throughout their communities.

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Say hello to Jackalynn—A finalist in the K12 National Cook-Off!

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Meet Jackalynn, a driven 12th grader from Hoosier College and Career Academy and a finalist in this year’s K12 National Cook-Off ! Jackalynn brought serious skill and creativity to the kitchen—and made it all the way to the top five. After succeeding in the virtual round, Jackalynn competed in the in-person finals at the Kitchen of Purpose in Arlington, Virginia.

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Why the Dog Logo?

Catch my Words

Whose That Dog on My Logo? You may have wondered why my store and blog logos feature a dog and a dog paw. It started simple. I love dogs, and my granddog Ruby was cuter than me. We bought this fur ball for our son's 18th birthday, and she saw many years with him before passing around 2021. Ruby went to the College of Charleston, where she hung out with frat boys.

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Slice of Life Tuesday: Do You Stay Home?

The Life of a Conflicted Teacher

This has been the year of travel. #uhoh My wife has complained in the past, “We don’t do anything,” during summer break. She’s been back in the classroom for 8 years now after many years of HeadStart, both as a teacher and administrator. They didn’t get a summer break, so we’d find time for her to take vacation time, but she’d work all summer. 8 years ago, she made the transition into the classroom, and each summer, we’ve had this conversation: My

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I Embraced AI in My Community College English Class — and My Students Loved It

Edsurge

My 12-year-old twins can prompt ChatGPT with alarming fluency. They’ve generated AI music, transformed family photos into wispy Van Gogh-style portraits, and built a chatbot that mimics their favorite anime characters. As their mother, I’d love to say it’s because they’re brilliant, and of course they are, but the truth is less flattering and far more important.

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