eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2025

Key points: As AI integration advances, stakeholders from K-12, higher ed, industry, and government are focused on policy Five critical priorities for AI in education New group targets AI skills in education and the workforce For more news on AI, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub As states move forward with efforts to adopt artificial intelligence, the nonprofit Southern Regional Education Boards Commission on AI in Education has released its first six recommendations for schools and postse

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Edsurge

MARCH 27, 2025

One of the perks of Angie Adams job at Samsung is that every year, she gets to witness how some of the countrys most talented emerging scientists are tackling difficult problems in creative ways. Theyre working on AI tools that can recognize the signs of oncoming panic attacks for kids on the autism spectrum in one case, and figuring out how drones can be used effectively to fight wildfires in another.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 14, 2025

Two math celebrations are coming up: Pi Day and World Maths Day Pi Day Pi Day is an annual celebration commemorating the mathematical constant (pi). It is observed March 14 since 3, 1, and 4 are the three most significant digits of in the decimal form. Daniel Tammet, a high-functioning autistic savant, held the European record for reciting pi from memory to 22,514 digits in five hours and nine minutes until 2015 when Rick de Jong of the Netherlands recited pi to 22,612 digits in five hours and

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 14, 2025

Schools are frequently overwhelmed by the sea of information they must swim through when selecting an educational technology provider, whether theyre looking for hardware or software solutions. The result? Everything is a bid. But its more like a reverse auction, with K12 schools usually going with the lowest bidder, even when they prefer another vendors technology solutions.

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Teach Thought

MARCH 23, 2025

Reading strategies useful in every content area include Questioning the text, Visualization, and using Context Clues to infer meaning.

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k12 Digest

MARCH 6, 2025

Kristy Venne has over 20 years of experience in PK-12 education, workforce development, and community engagement. She has served as a teacher, principal, and district administrator in central Ohio. Kristy earned her Bachelors and Masters degrees in Art Education and her Superintendent License from The Ohio State University. Kristys leadership includes roles as the founding Director of Emerald Campus, Career Education Coordinator, and Director of Community Engagement for Dublin City Schools, wher

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eSchool News

MARCH 26, 2025

Key points: Students who feel supported feel empowered to learn and achieve 3 critical areas necessary to boost student motivation Expanded learning can improve student well-being For more on student achievement, visit eSN’s SEL & Well-Being hub Every student should get to feel brilliant at school. But too often, they dont. In many classrooms, success still depends on how well a student fits onto a single, familiar bell curve–the one measuring traditional academic achievement in

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 25, 2025

Here’s what most educators and parents innately know as a truism of education: “If you can’t explain something simply, you don’t understand it well enough.” –Albert Einstein Peer-to-peer learning–acquiring knowledge from a peer group–has become a popular strategy as teachers move from a teacher-lecturer education model to teacher-guide.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 5, 2025

The integration of AI into tech tools has become inevitable, and augmented reality is no exception. While use cases for AR have evolved over the years, the technology has gained most popularity in the wearables sector through the introduction of headsets (Microsoft HoloLens, Meta Quest and Magic Leap) and, more recently, AI-integrated smart glasses (XREAL, RayNeo).

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Teach Thought

MARCH 26, 2025

The goal of the model isn't content knowledge (though it should produce that), but rather something closer to wisdom--learning how to learn.

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k12 Digest

MARCH 5, 2025

Chassie Selouane is an Indigenous Appalachian American Educational Disruptor from North Carolina, USA. She has been an educator for 23 years. Chassie has been a Teacher, Instructional Leader, Educational Consultant, Textbook Content Editor, Curriculum Coordinator, Vice Principal, Executive Principal, and Director of Learning at American Schools throughout the US and the MENA Region.

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eSchool News

MARCH 14, 2025

Key points: Real-world relevance makes STEM learning more personal for students 12 lesser-known K-12 STEM education resources Using free resources to connect the environment to education For more on STEM concepts, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub Why are we learning this? This is a question every educator has faced before. To be fair, its a valid question.

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Edsurge

MARCH 31, 2025

The state of early care and education today is, in a word, unsustainable. Thats what a recent survey of 10,000 early childhood educators found, and its what providers continue to share anecdotally. With the pandemic in the rearview and the accompanying funding it brought the field now a fading memory many early education providers find that they cannot keep up with rising costs, staff shortages and low morale.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 18, 2025

Minecraft has been popular with kids for a long time with no sign of slowing down. It’s useful for teaching a plethora of subjects, from history to math to geology to tech skills. Just as important, it’s that rare fun lesson that teaches problem solving and critical thinking without the usual pain. Edweek has a good article that focuses on Minecraft and coding, a quick three-minute read that is well worth your time: How Playing Minecraft Can Help Students Learn Coding Skills “S

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 17, 2025

Tomorrows competitive job market is going to require artificial intelligence skills, and K12 students should prepare now. Winston Roberts is passionate about ensuring that students have the generative AI knowledge they need to land that perfect job. Roberts is the AI innovation lead at Foundation Academies in Trenton, N.J., and founder of Teacher in a Suit.

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Teach Thought

MARCH 24, 2025

It is suggested that the brain does not have one learning system but four--each with its own unique memory pattern and accompaniments.

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k12 Digest

MARCH 4, 2025

Dr. Lloyd Jackson is a dedicated educator with over 20 years of experience shaping the future of young people. He currently serves as the Proud Superintendent of the Texarkana Arkansas School District, where he is committed to making a lasting impact on students, educators, and the community. Dr. Jackson began his career as a high school mathematics teacher before advancing into leadership roles, including middle school assistant principal, high school principal, and deputy superintendent within

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eSchool News

MARCH 26, 2025

Chronic absenteeism remains a widespread challenge in schools across the country, but in Wisconsin, Racine Unified School District s Julian Thomas Elementary and Jerstad-Agerholm Middle School are demonstrating that innovative, data-driven approaches can make a difference. Using Panorama Education s data platform to monitor attendance, student well-being, and academic performance, schools in Racine USD equip educators with valuable insights that enable them to design targeted strategies that tac

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Edsurge

MARCH 4, 2025

Near the beginning of every semester, Sarah Z. Johnson has her students make her a promise: If they think about dropping the class, they will meet with her first. While many of the students roll their eyes, it may save at least one student a year, says Johnson, who is a writing instructor and head of the writing center at Madison Area Technical College in Wisconsin.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 27, 2025

A few spring websites, lesson plans, printables, activities: 7 Science Experiments that Teach About Spring Books from Scholastic about Spring Spring Puzzle Spring Garde n–click to find flowers Spring Games Spring Vocabulary (video) Spring Word Scramble Spring Word Search What Happens in Spring (video) What Happens in Spring –PS (video) Life Cycles Life cycle of a snake Life Cycle Lesson Plans Life Cycle resources Life Cycles Life Cycle Symbaloo Plant life cycle Click for ideas from T

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 3, 2025

Multifactor authentication is a must for defending against cyberattacks in schools. But what happens when those extra layers of security start to wear people down? Thats MFA fatigue. Its the frustration that users feel when theyre repeatedly hit with MFA prompts; and attackers are ready to exploit this. Why K12 Is a Prime Target for Cyberattacks K12 schools are, unfortunately, a favorite target for malicious actors for a few reasons.

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Teach Thought

MARCH 19, 2025

Critical thinking strategies often employ multiple data sources and perspectives in pursuit of understanding.

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k12 Digest

MARCH 4, 2025

With over 20 years of experience, and a distinguished career spanning several continents, Michelle began her journey as a Physical & Outdoor Education teacher in New Zealand before extending her horizons to England, and thereafter to Asia. The past 12 years in Malaysia has seen her making a significant impact in senior management roles. As a leader, Michelle is committed to mentoring, coaching, and fostering a positive learning environment.

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eSchool News

MARCH 19, 2025

Key points: Phenomena-based learning can help boost student engagement How to choose the right digital courses for your students Online learning programs increase student access, engagement For more news on online learning, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub I have worked in many different states and in many different learning environments throughout my 19-year career as an educator.

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Edsurge

MARCH 10, 2025

Americas schools are facing a crisis in reading achievement. The recently released National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) found that only 31 percent of 4th graders and 30 percent of 8th graders were reading at or above a proficient level. Dr. Julie A. Evans, the CEO of education nonprofit Project Tomorrow , has found that educators across the country are grappling with the intertwined challenges of declining student engagement and persistent social-emotional issues.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 26, 2025

The Intersection of Physics and Everyday Objects Physics might sound like something confined to textbooks and whiteboard scribbles, but it’s at play in our daily routines. It’s the force behind flying planes, the sparkle in our smartphone screens, and the whispers in our wireless headphones. Yet, most of us barely give it a second thoughta silent magician bringing everyday objects to life.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 10, 2025

The introduction of Gemini, Googles generative artificial intelligence tool, offers educators many opportunities to enhance their productivity via one of K12s most popular platforms, Google Workspace for Education. I have been using AI in my Spanish language and STEAM classes at Riverview School District in Oakmont, Pa., for several years. And I have been exploring the capabilities of Gemini on a personal and professional level ever since its release.

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Teach Thought

MARCH 17, 2025

The Heick Learning Taxonomy can be used to guide planning, assessment, curriculum design, and self-directed learning.

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Teach Your Kids

MARCH 26, 2025

This conversation explores innovative approaches to science education, focusing on the experiences of three educators who have developed unique science programs for homeschooling families: Daniel Fried ( Biochemistry Literacy for Kids ), Brandon Hendrickson ( Science is Weird ) and Michael Finnegan ( Quantum Courses ). They discuss the importance of critical thinking, experiential learning, and the emotional aspects of learning science.

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eSchool News

MARCH 17, 2025

Key points: Teaching and learning are moving forward, buoyed by innovative approaches to edtech A critical shift in digital instruction in 2025 Closing the digital use divide with active and engaging learning For more news on digital tools, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on K-12 education, reshaping how students learn and educators teach.

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Edsurge

MARCH 20, 2025

In late January, the White House instructed the Department of Defense to craft a plan that would make funds available for military families to pay for public charters and private religious schools. Its part of the administrations push to decentralize education, which comes along with a burst of energy for school choice options around the country. The administration argues that unlocking funding will give families options and lead to better outcomes.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 21, 2025

Invention Convention Worldwide is a global K-12 curricular program mapped to national and state educational standards that teaches students problem identification, problem solving, entrepreneurship, creativity skills, and confidence. RTX Invention Convention U.S. Nationals 2025 runs June 4-6, 2025 at The Henry Ford in Dearborn, MI. Here are websites to help you and your students learn about the excitement of inventions: A Guide to Inventions Famous Inventors How Inventions Change History (video)

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 25, 2025

Before there were influencers, and before there was TikTok, there was EdTech: Focus on K12 magazines Must-Read IT Blogs. The premise: Curate a list of the most active, helpful and engaging educational technology specialists and teachers and yes, what are now commonly referred to as influencers to help EdTechs readers keep tabs on the latest best practices, trends and technology coming online in an era when classroom tech was evolving rapidly.

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Scholarly Teacher

MARCH 20, 2025

Stacey S. Souther, Cuyahoga Community CollegeIntroductionA students sense of belonging is powerfulin fact, the formation of relationships is one of the most significant determinants of student success. Academic belonging is multidimensional and includes both the normally construed social dimension as well as an often overlooked intellectual one (Rueda & Lowe Swift, 2024).

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EFL Magazine

MARCH 27, 2025

ESL Writing Activities – Some Tips for the Teacher Even with the most imaginative class preparation or the latest technology, teachers and students are often left with a barrage of […] The post ESL Writing Activities – Some Tips for the Teacher appeared first on EFL Magazine.

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eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2025

Key points: Educators can use AI for learning, but should remember its limitations GenAI and cultural competency: New priorities in teacher preparation Navigating AI in education: The future of human teaching For more news on AI in education, visit eSNs Digital Learning hub Artificial intelligence is transforming education, from automating assessments to personalizing learning experiences.

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Edsurge

MARCH 10, 2025

Nancy Muoz is on her second act this time, in a school and she feels shes finally where she belongs. After a long career working in health care, the pandemic led her to seek a new opportunity. She found it in the form of an operations coordinator role inside a middle school in Camden, New Jersey. In that position, Muoz sits at the front desk what she calls the face of the house answering phone calls, sending emails, receiving visitors.

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