Teacher Cast
APRIL 17, 2025
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eSchool News
APRIL 18, 2025
Key points: K-12 GenAI adoption rates have grown–but so have concerns A new era for teachers as AI disrupts instruction With AI coaching, a math platform helps students tackle tough concepts For more news on GenAI, visit eSN’s AI in Education hub Almost 3 in 5 K-12 educators (55 percent) have positive perceptions about GenAI, despite concerns and perceived risks in its adoption, according to updated data from Cengage Group ‘s AI in Education research series, which regularly eva
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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.
Ask a Tech Teacher
APRIL 18, 2025
Summer STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics), is a week-long, overnight camp at USNA each year for students currently in the 7th-10th grades. Here’s information from the USNA website: Engineering is all about creating, building, and making things better! So what does it take to be an engineer? If you like math and science, you are off to a great start.
Teacher Cast
APRIL 15, 2025
Use Google Sheets to create interactive timelines that enhance student understanding of historical events, with steps for setup, chart creation, customization, and classroom applications like project management and curriculum planning. Troubleshooting tips are also provided for common issues. The post Create a Dynamic Timeline with Google Sheets: A Teacher’s Guide to Visual Planning appeared first on TeacherCast Educational Network.
eSchool News
APRIL 17, 2025
Key points: AI tools enhance K-12 creativity and innovation through interactive projects A new era for teachers as AI disrupts instruction Report details uneven AI use among teachers, principals For more news on AI and creativity, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub As AI becomes more commonplace in classrooms, it gives students access to creative tools that enhance learning, exploration, and innovation.
EdTech Magazine
APRIL 17, 2025
Before the generative artificial intelligence boom in 2022, technology-savvy schools and enterprises implemented AI for analytics, security and to create other efficiencies in their organizations. Generative AI has since changed the landscape entirely, but these uses continue to be most common. In fact, the 2025 CDW Artificial Intelligence Research Report found that most K12 IT leaders see the greatest potential for AI in faster innovation and improved cybersecurity.
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Teacher Cast
APRIL 14, 2025
Instructional coaches act as vital connectors between administration and teachers, enhancing professional growth and student success. The complexity of this role requires effective organization and productivity systems, including digital forms and spreadsheets. Tools like Notion can streamline coaching efforts, improving data management and ultimately fostering teacher development and student learning outcomes.
eSchool News
APRIL 17, 2025
Key points: Online courses in schools are especially effective when they have dedicated time and space for online learning Online learning programs increase student access, engagement Online learning in high school helps students explore career pathways For more news on online learning, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub We started working with an online education high school program about 10 years ago and have been expanding our use of online courses ever since.
EdTech Magazine
APRIL 14, 2025
The emergency call landscape is changing. Even as schools are adopting Enhanced 911 (E911), states are working to digitize their emergency centers in a pivot toward Next Generation 911 (NG911). K12 leaders must understand these changes to comply with current laws and to ensure their infrastructure is ready for the digital evolution in emergency communications.
Ask a Tech Teacher
APRIL 15, 2025
Many Christians celebrate Jesus Christ’s resurrection on Easter Sunday. To non-Christians (or non-traditional Christians), that event signifies a rebirth of spring that is filled with joy and gifts — and chocolate! Overall, it is America’s most-popular holiday with Christmas a close second. Here’s a good mixture of games, lesson plans, stories, and songs that can be blended into many academic subjects (for updates on Easter-themed websites, click here ): 18+ Interactive E
Cal Matters
APRIL 15, 2025
Guest Commentary written by Jason Ward Jason Ward is co-director of the RAND Center on Housing and Homelessness. He is also an economist at RAND and a professor of policy analysis at Pardee RAND Graduate School. The spiraling cost of housing in California has affected virtually every facet of life. California has the nations largest unsheltered homeless population and among the highest rates of cost-burdened renters and overcrowded homes.
eSchool News
APRIL 16, 2025
Key points: When girls participate in STEM learning, the future is more inclusive 5 practical ways to integrate AI into high school science Linking STEM lessons to real-world applications For more news on STEM learning, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub Encouraging girls to engage in STEM is vital for fostering diversity, innovation, and equal opportunities in these fields.
Scholarly Teacher
APRIL 16, 2025
Barry Sharpe, Western Governors UniversityKeywords: 3-2-1 Report, Backward Design, ElaborationKey Statement: Anchoring a course with the 3-2-1 Report can strengthen backward design and expand opportunities for students to use elaboration as a learning strategy.IntroductionThe 3-2-1 Report guides student note-taking by prompting students to reflect on their learning and consider where they are still struggling (Van Gyn, 2013).
Ask a Tech Teacher
APRIL 16, 2025
A 2023 SHRM (a human resources group) survey found that 52% of HR professionals say spelling errors in applications lowered candidate appeal. A 2024 Journal of Educational Psychology study showed that students with strong spelling and writing skills were 25% more likely to secure college scholarships. One more: A 2019 NAEP writing assessment found only 27% of 8th graders scored proficient or above, unchanged from 2011. x Too often, students think spelling is solved by the red squiggly lines that
Class Tech Tips
APRIL 14, 2025
Hey, yall, I think I have this whole AI in education thing figured out. Am I doing this right?
eSchool News
APRIL 16, 2025
Key points: Tech tools can create more engaging and effective learning experiences A critical shift in digital instruction in 2025 How multimedia and interactive tech transform engagement For more news on digital tools, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub In 2010, I began my teaching career as a high school English teacher. After seven years in the classroom teaching middle and high school students, I transitioned into instructional technology, where I currently serve as a digital integration
Faculty Focus
APRIL 15, 2025
The shift to virtual learning, accelerated by the global pandemic, has fundamentally transformed the way education is delivered. As a result, the lasting impact of this transition, along with the necessary adaptations, continues to reshape how education is offered to its target market. With the growing demand for contemporary online education, it is crucial to analyze instructional design – a systematic process that applies psychological principles of human learning to develop effective in
Cal Matters
APRIL 17, 2025
Ten million people live in Los Angeles County, and the regions Metro rail system carried 300 million riders last year. Los Angeles International Airport is one of the worlds busiest and most important, with more than 76 million passengers in 2024. But try taking a train to or from any place in that county to that airport. They dont link up and never have though, that may at last be about to change.
EdTech Magazine
APRIL 15, 2025
As recently as the 2022-2023 school year, only 10% of teachers had used generative artificial intelligence tools in their classroom, according to HMH. But in the organizations 2024 report, 76% of educators said they found value in generative AI solutions, and 73% said the technology saves them time. As district leaders race to implement AI policies for teachers and students, EdTech: Focus on K12 brought together a virtual panel of IT and educational leaders.
eSchool News
APRIL 15, 2025
Key points: Caring connections can support and uplift students 3 critical areas necessary to boost student motivation 5 restorative practices that help teachers create connections For more on teacher-student relationships, visit eSNs SEL & Well-Being hub Middle school marks the transition from late childhood to early adolescence. Developmental psychologist Erik Erikson describes the transition as a shift from the Industry vs.
Faculty Focus
APRIL 17, 2025
I found myself sitting in a classroom, staring at a test I couldnt answer. No matter how hard I tried, I couldnt recall learning any of the material. The harder I struggled to remember, the more my anxiety grewuntil I jolted awake, covered in sweat. It was the same nightmare that had haunted me for over a decade. One day, during a casual conversation, a colleaguea psychology professormade an unexpected observation: my experience resembled symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Cal Matters
APRIL 18, 2025
Guest Commentary written by Chuck Bonham Charlton H. Bonham is the director of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. This week, a public federal process determined there will be no commercial salmon fishing off Californias coast for the third year in a row. Its a grim milestone for our state. While we will see some recreational ocean fishing, were at the low-water mark.
Ask a Tech Teacher
APRIL 14, 2025
Starting tomorrow, on my writer’s blog, WordDreams , my wonderful efriends are helping me launch my latest prehistoric fiction, Badlands. Early reviews… “Your best ever” –husby (you say he said the same thing last time? I don’t remember) “…prehistoric man takes on nature in all her fury and survives.” –Sandra Cox I’ll be visiting writer friend blogs April 15-26th.
eSchool News
APRIL 17, 2025
Lumio by SMART Technologies, a cloud-based learning platform that enhances engagement on student devices, recently announced a new feature for its Spark plan. This new offering integrates AI Assist, an advanced tool designed to save teachers time and elevate student engagement through AI-generated quiz-based activities and assessments. Designing effective quizzes takes timeespecially when crafting well-balanced multiple-choice questions with plausible wrong answers to encourage critical thinking
We are Teachers
APRIL 16, 2025
Are you ready to take your 3D printing ideas to the next level? Check out these fun activities to try in or out of the classroom!
Cal Matters
APRIL 15, 2025
In summary Sonoma State faces a $24 million budget shortfall after a steep drop in enrollment. The school has already shed almost $26 million in expenses. A judge in Sonoma County has temporarily blocked California State University leaders from cutting academic programs at Sonoma State, for now pausing a plan that was supposed to save the cash-strapped campus tens of millions of dollars.
Faculty Focus
APRIL 13, 2025
The United States (U.S.) remains a top choice for international students pursuing higher education, with approximately six percent of the student population consisting of international students (Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange, 2024). This data underscores their integral role in higher education. One of the major challenges international students faces is adapting to a new educational system and culture while striving to integrate seamlessly into their new environment.
eSchool News
APRIL 14, 2025
Key points: Every privacy program needs leadership to champion the work Is your district safeguarding student data? Protecting our students: The urgency of securing education data For more news on data privacy, visit eSN’s IT Leadership hub In the year 2025, no one should have to be convinced that protecting data privacy matters. For education institutions, its really that simple of a priority–and that complicated.
We are Teachers
APRIL 15, 2025
It's that time of year again! These graduation quotes for the class of 2025 are perfect for for all grade levels.
Cal Matters
APRIL 16, 2025
Almost everyone gets nervous during a traffic stop, but people with disabilities also worry about whether an officer understands their condition or could misinterpret their symptoms. An Inland Empire lawmaker wants to make it easier for Californians with disabilities to deal with police traffic stops, by enabling drivers to present law enforcement with special blue envelopes containing information about their vehicle and disability accommodations.
Elementary Nest
APRIL 16, 2025
Elementary Nest 6 Great Simple Machines Projects and Teaching Activity Ideas Let’s talk Simple Machines! What a fun topic to teach to your students! Not only is the topic super engaging, but it also connects to so many real-world examples that kids already see in their everyday lives. In this post, you’ll find ideas for teaching each type of simple machine, plus anchor chart suggestions, easy experiments, video links, and great read-aloud books to support your lessons.
eSchool News
APRIL 14, 2025
Key points: Standards-aligned lessons use virtual museum visits as a foundation for deep language learning Fostering metacognition and AI integration for ELLs Revolutionizing storytelling with AI: Empowering ELLs For more news on ELLs, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Art has a unique power in the ESL classroom–a magic that bridges cultures, ignites imagination, and breathes life into language.
We are Teachers
APRIL 15, 2025
Looking for end-of-year teacher gifts? Look no further! We've gathered the best gift ideas for all price points.
Cal Matters
APRIL 16, 2025
In summary Dual enrollment courses are growing on high school and college campuses but access gaps linger, particularly for students in rural areas of California as well as for Black and Hispanic male students. Students tap on their keyboards as a professor lectures at the front of the room. It looks like any other college course, except that its taking place at a high school.
EFL Magazine
APRIL 14, 2025
How to Prepare for Your English Exam In my previous article, I discussed a few of the many English tests available online and offline. However, before you register and pay […] The post How to Prepare for Your English Exam appeared first on EFL Magazine.
eSchool News
APRIL 15, 2025
Key points: Specific goals provide a clear path to turn dreams into reality Connecting learning to career exploration Online learning in high school helps students explore career pathways For more news on goal setting, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Spring is the perfect time for a reset–an opportunity to reflect on progress, adjust goals, and finish the school year strong.
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