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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Teacher Cast

APRIL 17, 2025

Do you remember your last epiphany? That moment whenwhether walking or drivingeverything suddenly clicks and the world makes perfect sense? Well, yesterday I had one of those moments, and I can't wait to share it with you. Discover how to combine Canva and Google Sites for stunning websites. Elevate your digital presence with easy design tips and tricks!

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 22, 2025

Ten years ago, EdTech: Focus on K12 published a list of blogs that covered all things relating to educational technology. Over the past decade, that list has become an honored tradition for our community, changing with the times to feature education IT influencers, podcasts and more. In 2015, the social platform X still featured a little blue bird logo, the only TikTok we knew was a Kesha song and daily encounters with artificial intelligence (AI) were limited to using spell-check.

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Edsurge

APRIL 24, 2025

Gen Z is in an awkward phase. Parsing education data into snack-sized servings. The oldest of the cohort born from 1997 to 2012 are in their mid- to late 20s and taking heat for chafing against workplace culture in ways that come off as entitled (sound familiar, millennials?). The youngest Zoomers, as theyre also known, are around 13 years old and still have years left in public school systems dealing with frequent upheavals due to federal-level uncertainty , politicization of essential servic

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Something broke in American education these past years. Too many students don’t reach grade-level metrics and no one can agree on the cause. I went out to our international contributors for ideas. They had a lot, but this one I thought I’d cover first: Is the Traditional Classroom Becoming Obsolete? You might argue that the traditional classroom still plays an essential role in education, but the rapid growth of online and hybrid models suggests otherwise.

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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 29, 2025

Key points: Every student will have a career someday, but no two paths are the same How CTE supports college and career readiness 5 ways kids will learn about careers in 2025 For more news on career paths, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to judge a middle school competition for a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO).

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 30, 2025

Physical security technologies have come a long way from the days when school surveillance cameras were only useful in reviewing incidents after they happened. CDW Senior National School Safety Strategist Bryan Krause talked at CoSN 2025 in Seattle about his own experience combing through footage on older cameras with poor visibility. That might be a student, or it might be bigfoot, he said.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 29, 2025

Bullying in nursing is a well-documented issue, but less attention has been given to the experiences of nurse educators who face hostility within academic institutions. While nursing education should promote professional growth, collaboration, and mentorship, many nurse educatorsespecially those in tenure-track positionsexperience bullying from colleagues, senior faculty, or administrators.

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k12 Digest

APRIL 26, 2025

In the rolling hills of Southwestern Pennsylvania, nestled among 350 acres of natural beauty, lies The Kiski School , a place where tradition meets transformation. For 136 years, Kiski has shaped young minds, fostering academic excellence and athletic prowess. And in September 2024, history took a bold turn as Kiski welcomed young women into its ranks and opened a new chapter in its storied legacy.

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Teach Hub

APRIL 23, 2025

Lets be honest, math doesnt have the best reputation. Its been one of the most disliked school subjects for decades. According to this survey , 42% of Americans disliked math classes during their K-12 education. But why? For many, math feels like swimming upstream. It requires thinking, theres usually a right and wrong answer (no gray areas), and there are so many different formulas and calculations to keep track of.

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eSchool News

APRIL 24, 2025

Key points: AI’s instant feedback may help students from feeling lost during instruction Most teachers agree AI is a time-saver With AI coaching, a math platform helps students tackle tough concepts For more news on AI and instruction, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub This press release originally appeared online. As AI becomes more widespread in education, more than half of high school students (56 percent) polled think it can go a long way in reducing math anxiety, a new global sur

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Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2025

Schools across the country are racing to integrate artificial intelligence into classrooms, but the real challenge isnt just adopting the technology its making sure it works for all students. Will AI be a tool for innovation or yet another factor widening educational gaps? As districts explore AIs potential, they must also confront critical questions about equity, algorithmic bias and access.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 23, 2025

Since the National Science Foundation coined the acronym STEM in 2001, K12 educators have been refining their approaches to science, technology, engineering and math. STEAM emerged around 2006 to incorporate the arts. Today, STEM and STEAM frameworks play a significant role in preparing students for new career pathways and the skills theyll need to succeed.

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Cult of Pedagogy

APRIL 27, 2025

Listen to the interview ( transcript ): Sponsored by Zearn and EVERFI This page contains Bookshop.org links. When you make a purchase through these links, Cult of Pedagogy gets a small percentage of the sale at no extra cost to you. What’s the difference between Amazon and Bookshop.org? If there is one learning strategy I’ve probably talked the most about on this platform, it’s retrieval practice.

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k12 Digest

APRIL 15, 2025

Dr. Charles Lentz, Superintendent of the New Hope-Solebury School District since 2018, has transformed the district through visionary leadership. Under his guidance, the district introduced innovative programs such as College and Career Pathways, a K-12 STEAM curriculum, and a high school block schedule. He also prioritized inclusion by creating an Equity Committee and launching initiatives to address achievement gaps.

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Teach Hub

APRIL 24, 2025

Keeping a class focused is one of the most challenging aspects of teaching. It feels like youre constantly in pursuit of your students attention, trying every trick in the book. And lets be honest, most of us are just plain tired of repeating Please stop talking and Eyes on me on an endless loop. Its frustrating. Youve already raised your voice more times than you wanted to.

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eSchool News

APRIL 30, 2025

Key points: More teachers are using AI-powered tools in instructional planning or teaching A new era for teachers as AI disrupts instruction AI in K-12 instruction: Insights from instructional coaches For more news on teaching with AI, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Roughly half of districts in a nationally representative survey reported that they have provided training to their teachers about generative AI-powered tools as of fall 2024, according to new data from theAmerican School Dist

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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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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 28, 2025

Since the early days of internet access in K12 schools, there has been a need to protect students from inappropriate content with filtering and restricted access. Beyond redirecting their attention from games on their devices toward completing homework and projects, filters are often a requirement for federal funding, mandated by the Childrens Internet Protection Act.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 22, 2025

Since the public release of ChatGPT in December 2022, educators have faced the challenge of effectively integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into their teaching. Rather than simply acknowledging that students are using AI, we should create opportunities for them to explore practical strategies. This approach will help students better understand and utilize AI as an educational ally, enabling innovative methods for effective classroom integration.

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k12 Digest

APRIL 26, 2025

A school is more than just classrooms and textbooks; its a place where young minds take shape, dreams take flight, and lifelong connections are made. At Gulliver Preparatory School , this sentiment has held true for nearly a century. Founded in 1926, the school evolved into a leading institution under the visionary leadership of Marian C. Krutulis, becoming a symbol of academic excellence in South Florida.

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Teach Hub

APRIL 30, 2025

Keeping students engaged is a daily goal that teachers are always trying to hit, and for good reason: its directly tied to how much students learn and retain. But lets be honest, coming up with fresh and creative ways to hold their attention isnt always easy. If youre looking for something new to try, one simple yet powerful strategy might surprise you: take your teaching outside.

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eSchool News

APRIL 28, 2025

Key points: Students and parents often have a fragmented digital experience For more news on digital tools, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub A “patchwork of apps” in schools often leads to app fatigue, frustrating parents and educators who have to use multiple apps weekly, or even daily, according to new research from Cornerstone Communications, LTD. and Edsby.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 30, 2025

Flowers spark creativity and learning in classrooms. Today, the Ask a Tech Teacher international team is exploring how flowers inspire students in STEM, art, and ecology, how a bouquet can enhance tech-driven education and classroom joy. Learn how they blend with tech tools and can brighten educational spaces. Petals and Pixels: Flowers in Tech-Savvy Classrooms Imagine a classroom where sunflowers nod on a windowsill during a coding lesson, or a science lab where students dissect daisies while a

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Edsurge

APRIL 8, 2025

When it comes to math, students are struggling. The recent national assessment underscored that by revealing that 24 percent of fourth graders are still performing below basic math skills, also shining a spotlight on an ever-growing inequality in math performance across the country. Other assessments such as the critical thinking-focused international PISA exam have also indicated declining math abilities.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 2, 2025

In a world where teachers are short on time and artificial intelligence has become inextricably entwined with students daily lives and future career opportunities, K12 schools need solutions that give staff and students straightforward access to AI tools. The latest Chromebook Plus models do just this. Released last October, the update to this budget-friendly Google device was created with the teacher in mind.

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k12 Digest

APRIL 3, 2025

Nikki Henry is the Chief Communications Officer for Fresno Unified School District, leading public engagement for over 70,000 students and 10,000 employees. A strategic leader, she has transformed the districts communications from reactive to proactive, fostering transparency and trust. Nikki played a key role in guiding Fresno Unifieds strategic planning and is passionate about humanizing the districtwhat she calls The Fresno Unified Family.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 27, 2025

Creating a sense of belonging is crucial to student success and persistence, especially for nontraditional, working students in online programs. Our professional science masters (PSM) in biotechnology degree is designed for working professionals, offering primarily online and evening courses that emphasize applied learning and professional development.

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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 29, 2025

Here are the most-read posts for the past month: National Library WeekResources, Links, Ideas 17 K-8 Digital Citizenship Topics April is Financial Literacy Month 15 Best Technology Careers for the Future in 2025 Basics in Every Lesson Plan Join me to launch my Indie Book Easter Classroom Resources Great App to Teach Spelling Summer STEM at USNA Earth Day Class Activities Here’s a preview of what’s coming up: May is Homeschooling Awareness Month Online Resources for Screenshots, Scree

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Edsurge

APRIL 7, 2025

Its been a little over a year since Tram Gonzalez opened Color Wings Preschool in her home in Portland, Oregon. Of the 15 children enrolled in her program, 10 attend for free, covered in full by Multnomah Countys Preschool for All initiative, which was passed by Portland voters in November 2020 to create universal free preschool for all 3- and 4-year-olds who want it.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 10, 2025

Slowly but surely, artificial intelligence is taking off in the high school classrooms of Westhill Central School District. Located in Onondaga County outside of Syracuse, N.Y., Westhills high school teachers and students are carrying the AI conversation beyond policy and into practical applications that improve learning processes and drive efficiencies in teacher planning.

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k12 Digest

APRIL 26, 2025

In 1992, a small school opened its doors next to a chapel in Waxahachie, Texas. It started with just one building and a big vision: to bring quality Catholic education to Ellis County. Today, St. Joseph Catholic School has expanded across three buildings on the St. Joseph Catholic Church campus, mirroring the parishs own growth. But while the campus has changed, one thing has remained constant: its unwavering commitment to faith-based education.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 24, 2025

As scholar-teachers, we know that the habit of reflectioncan be a powerful tool for workplace learning and performance, which can separate high-performance professionals from mediocre ones. Notedly, when educators engage in reflection, it is usually in the form of John Dewey : We do not learn from experiencewe learn from reflecting on experience. This type of reflection is called after-action or on-action.

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eSchool News

APRIL 30, 2025

Key points: The workforce is evolving–students must demonstrate AI literacy for success A new era for teachers as AI disrupts instruction 5 ways kids will learn about careers in 2025 For more news on AI competency, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub AI skills are evolving from a “nice to have” to a necessity for students who hope to enter the workforce as competitive prospective employees.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 4, 2025

Education is no longer contained within classroom walls or the physical site of a school building. Learning isn’t confined to the eight hours between the school bells chimes or the struggling budget of an underfunded program. Today, education can be found anywhere, by teaming up with students in Kenya or Skyping with an author in Sweden or chatting with an astrophysicist on the International Space Station.

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