eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Key points: Linking students from diverse cities and nations helps them learn from and with each other Lifelong learning from K-12 to career 4 keys for unlocking student curiosity and critical thinking For more news on global learning, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Picture this: a seventh-grader in Madrid is discussing how her class is developing an approach to water scarcity with peers in Mumbai, Buffalo, Buenos Aires, and Astana.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Reading fluency the ability to read accurately, automatically and with appropriate expression remains a critical yet often overlooked component of literacy development. According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), 68 percent of U.S. students are not reading at proficient levels. By fourth grade, students transition from learning to read to reading to learn.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Digital citizenship provides important lessons about how students should conduct themselves online. For elementary school students, digital citizenship means starting to learn what healthy screen time looks like and the basics of safe online behavior, says Kasha Hayes, associate director of onboarding and coaching for Digital Promise. Digital Promise partners with Verizon Innovative Learning, an online initiative that helps students succeed online and offers online learning to underserved popula

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

This week, February 16-22, 2025 is DiscoverEs Engineers Week. Their tagline: A week-long event, a year-long commitment Do you wonder why anyone would be passionate about engineering?Overall, engineering offers a combination of intellectual challenge, real-world impact, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. By pursuing a career in engineering, students can contribute to meaningful projects, solve complex problems, and make a positive difference in the world.

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k12 Digest

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

James Kemp is an experienced international school leader, educational consultant, and published writer. Currently the Deputy Head of School at Mooltripakdee International School in Pattaya, Thailand, he has over 15 years of experience in education across the UK, South America and South East Asia. Passionate about leadership through service, he believes in fostering both academic excellence and student wellbeing.

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Ever wonder why students dont read the syllabus, despite the time and effort we put into creating it? It serves as a contract between instructors and students (Eberly, Newton, & Wiggins, 2001), outlining the entire semesters expectations, assignments, and deadlines. Yet, many students simply arent motivated to read it. They often find syllabi overwhelming, unengaging, or even unreadable.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. As a progressive educator in New York City for 30 years, I thought I had all the answers. The best teaching had to do with inquiry, with higher-level thinking, with student-centered project-based learning. I still believe in all of that, but I now understand that these are just part of the picture.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

There are many reasons schools struggle to successfully implement multifactor authentication. MFA, often a vital component of an organizations security strategy, is a key protection in a zero-trust environment. It falls under the zero-trust pillar of identity, and it can help safeguard schools from costly cyberattacks. Still, while MFA is necessary for keeping schools safe from cyberthreats, there are also many barriers to its use in K12 settings.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Here are fun Valentine sites to fill those few minutes betwixt and between lessons, projects, bathroom breaks, lunch, and everything else ( click here for updates on this list): Drag-and-drop games Google Drawings Magnetic Poetry from Ctrl Alt Achieve Games and puzzles ‘I love you’ in languages Afrikaans to Zulu Match Puppy jigsaw Rebus game Sudoku Tic-tac-toe Typing Write in a heart Click to view slideshow.

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k12 Digest

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Dr. Fahad Altuwaijrys journey from academia to executive leadership is a testament to his belief in educations transformative power. Starting as an Assistant Professor in Computer Engineering at the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC), he quickly recognized that the classroom, while impactful, was just the beginning of where change could happen.

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

When my son started the fourth grade, his teacher provided a thick bound packet of cursive writing worksheets. She said that completing the packet was optional, but only if completed would her students earn their pen license and move from years of pencil use to the holy grail , ink. Using AI should also be earned; earned after becoming AI literate. Banning AI use in college classrooms is a pointless and exhausting endeavor.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Key points: Focus on what students can do, instead of what they cant Design thinking in the 21st century is an imperative Empathy, adaptability, and real-world readiness: Supporting students in 2025 For more on a growth mindset, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub In the words of Carol Dweck, Becoming is better than being. As novice sixth grade math and English teachers, weve learned to approach our mid-year benchmark assessments not as final judgments but as tools for reflection and grow

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

When he teaches a math class, Tom Fisher wants students to feel confused. At least, he wants them to feel that way occasionally and temporarily. Mostly an administrator these days, Fisher still teaches honors algebra at Breakwater, a pre-K-8th independent school in Portland, Maine. For Fisher, its important to mingle math and play. Its not the conventional way to teach the subject, Fisher says.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

As the needs of K12 students change, and educators become more pressed for time, more school leaders should implement personalized learning. It challenges the traditional, one-size-fits-all approach and leads to a dynamic, student-centered learning environment. We define personalized learning as all students getting what they need when and where they need it to learn.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

A lot of teacher-authors read my Ask a Tech teacher. In this monthly column, I share a popular post from the past month from my writing blog, WordDreams Good efriend Terri Webster Schrandt reminded me of National Love Your Pet Day last year on her blog, Sunday Stills. I’ve waited all year to add my own celebration! According to National Today Calendar, February 20 is Love Your Pet Day.

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k12 Digest

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

When Anthony Rohr walks the halls of St. Sebastian Parish School , hes reminded of the generations who have passed through its doorsstudents who not only learned their ABCs but also grew in faith, character, and community. This year, the school celebrates 95 years of educating young minds, a milestone that speaks volumes about its enduring commitment to excellence.

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Cult of Pedagogy

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Key points: Students must feel connected to the learning material to engage in science Helping science-averse teachers integrate STEM and literacy Want to improve STEM education? Heres how For more news on science engagement, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub More than half of science teachers believe the most important value of science education is how it contributes to students curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity, according to a new report from LEGO Education.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

I first realized I wanted to be a teacher around the same time I received my first mental health diagnosis. At the time, I was at an elite institution reckoning with class, imposter syndrome and chronic loneliness. I went through states of ruthless insomnia, dissociation and brain fog. I was tired and anxious all the time while feeling heartbroken over my condition.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Hackers dont have to use very sophisticated, high-tech exploits to get into a schools security system. Sometimes, schools unintentionally make it easy for bad actors to enter their networks by failing to take some very simple security measures in their cloud collaboration suites, said Tom Schmidt, a senior account executive at ManagedMethods, during a 2025 TCEA Convention & Exposition session in Austin, Texas.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Toddlers grow up fast. Their clothing tells a story of those years if only we could capture them. Well, we can, with lots of digital tools–pictures, videos, IG stories, FB calls with family. We’ll get into those in a later article. For this one, the Ask a Tech Teacher team is addressing what those stories are… The Stories Clothes Tell: Capturing a Toddlers Growth Through Outfits Each tiny outfit carries memories of milestones and the fleeting days of childhood for parents.

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

In undergraduate classrooms, instructors encounter a variety of students with diverse backgrounds and different personalities. Since discussion-based learning, both in-person and virtual, remains important, teachers should find ways to encourage student engagement in classroom activities and discussions. Student engagement is also critical to the success of students who are more self-directed and specialized, as it allows them to dive deeper into course material within their specialized areas of

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Teach Hub

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Every classroom has its share of high-energy students. This child has a very high energy level, behaves impulsively, and distracts other students. They may fidget, blurt out during classroom instruction, or even play with their materials. When dealing with these kinds of students, it’s crucial to remember that often, they are unaware of their behavior.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

This article originally appeared on CoSN’s blog and is reposted here with permission. CoSNs Driving K-12 Innovation initiative recently announced that Analytics & Adaptive Technologies as a Top Tech Enabler (tool) for 2025 and its appeared on the list five of the past seven years. The Driving K-12 Innovation Advisory Board defines Analytics & Adaptive Technologies as: these are digital technologies that collect and use data related to teaching and learning.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Its that time of year when seemingly everyone has the sniffles, and many people are laid up with a cold, the flu or some other unsavory affliction. While staff absences are rarely seamless in any setting, in K-12 schools, there is at least a system designed to support such occurrences. Public school districts have a reserve of substitute teachers they can tap into when sickness spreads and staff begin to call out.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Each year, CoSN evaluates the state of K12 education through the lens of the industrys top hurdles (barriers), accelerators (megatrends) and tech enablers (tools). School IT leaders, administrators and education advocates use this report as a guide to advance K12 classrooms and propel learning into the future. The Driving K12 Innovation Report isnt a blueprint for one-size-fits-all answers; its a catalyst for meaningful dialogue, says CoSN CEO Keith Krueger in the reports foreword.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Technology can transform traditional classrooms into dynamic learning environments by leveraging exciting tools like virtual reality , AI, and educational apps. This not only enhances student engagement and accessibility to information but fosters critical thinking, digital literacy , and prepares students for a tech-driven future. If you’re wondering where to start, here are some good basics from the Ask a Tech Teacher international team: Integrating Technology in Education for Modern Cla

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Ever wonder why students dont read the syllabus, despite the time and effort we put into creating it? It serves as a contract between instructors and students (Eberly, Newton, & Wiggins, 2001), outlining the entire semesters expectations, assignments, and deadlines. Yet, many students simply arent motivated to read it. They often find syllabi overwhelming, unengaging, or even unreadable.

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Teach Hub

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Time management is a skill that extends far beyond the classroom. When students learn how to manage their time effectively, they are setting themselves up for success in the classroom and their personal lives. Teaching students time management skills not only benefits your students but also you because it can make your job go that much smoother. We will talk about why teaching time management is important.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Key points: When students feel valued and understood, they are more likely to engage deeply with their learning 3 ways to connect to students and inspire their learning Student mental health needs grow as challenges persist For more news on student belonging, visit eSN’s SEL & Well-Being hub Increasing student motivation by fostering resilience and belonging has become more urgent as academic performance and dropout rates have declined, according to a new report from the nonprofit Batt

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Debi Ryan insists that bad days are few and far between in her line of work as a school-based speech language pathologist. The good days, she says, are abundant thanks in great part to her ongoing enthusiasm for and belief in the power of communication in the lives of children and adults. She calls her job soul-filling, and she has anecdotes to back it up.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Kids are getting bullied in digital spaces at an alarming rate. About 55% of students surveyed in 2023 reported being cyberbullied at some point, according to the Cyberbullying Research Center. If a kid gets stuffed in a locker, thats easy to see because thats happening in the physical environment. What theyre doing on their devices is more difficult to see, says Tracy Clements, K12 student safety subject-matter expert for GoGuardian.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

If you haven’t heard of Bini Games, you’re not alone. When they contacted me about sharing their website with my readers, I checked it out and agreed it was a great idea. Their offerings are designed to support multiple facets of child development through engaging, interactive, and fun gameplay. Here’s a more detailed peek into how they assist cognitive growth, critical thinking, and creativity: Unlocking Learning Fun: How Educational Bini Games Foster Child Development Parents

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

The power of human stories is undeniable. Whether conveyed through music, art, writing, or oral storytellingsharing ones lived experience can have a profound impact. Stories connect people by tapping into their universal emotions, experiences, and values. They can also preserve and pass on traditions, customs, language, and culture or be utilized as a persuasive tool to inspire action.

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Teach Hub

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

As an educator your days are busy planning lessons, grading papers, and attending meetings. While it may seem like something always needs your attention, theres one practice that often gets overlooked: self-reflection. You likely know that incorporating self-reflection into your daily or weekly routine is important. However, time can feel like a major hurdle, and finding an efficient method that works for you may seem challenging.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Key points: Transformational leaders have both vision and insight and accept the obligation to equip young people for today’s world Advancing digital equity through teacher leadership Em-pathy, not un-pathy, in school leadership For more news on transformation, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub A ship is safe in a harbor, but thats not what ships are for [1] Successful educational transformation in contemporary times is like courageously navigating from where you are to where yo

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

How can we prepare students for a world increasingly influenced by artificial intelligence? If you are in the education field, its likely that you are dealing with AI in some way. AI readiness has emerged as a key focus area for forward-thinking educators. This approach goes beyond simply teaching students how to use AI tools; it aims to develop a comprehensive set of skills that will enable students to understand, critically evaluate and ethically engage with AI technologies.

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