eSchool News

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Each year, we share our 10 most-read stories. Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on equity, edtech innovation, immersive learning, and the science of reading. This year’s 6th most-read story focuses on the science of reading for older students. This story was originally published by Chalkbeat , a nonprofit news organization covering public education in communities across America.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In a world where technology is evolving at an unprecedented pace, education stands on the cusp of transformation. Imagine classrooms where teachers are empowered by cutting-edge technology and where students don't just learn from textbooks but co-create their educational journey. Artificial intelligence resides at the nexus of education and technology, where the opportunities seem limitless, though uncertain.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 20, 2023

K–12 education is on the precipice of change in 2024. School IT administrators need to be ready to adapt as numerous shifts at the federal level create impacts throughout the education landscape. Affecting many schools’ budgets this year, the final round of the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funding expires in September. Many K–12 institutions relied on this funding to sustain new educational technology programs, including providing devices to teachers and students.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 21, 2023

DialMyCalls (an AATT sponsor) has a special Christmas offer for kids: Free Santa Calls To Your Family This Christmas This Christmas we have a great gift for everyone! Whether you’re an existing DialMyCalls user or not, you can take advantage of our completely free phone call from Santa. Imagine the look on your child’s face when they receive a personalized phone call from Santa with his or her name on it!

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Each year, we share our 10 most-read stories. Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on equity, edtech innovation, immersive learning, and the science of reading. This year’s 8th most-read story focuses on the need for more Black educators–especially Black male educators. Representation matters, and when students have educators who look like them, it does wonders for their learning experience.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 22, 2023

This year has seen ample debate about the value and fairness of colleges prioritizing diversity among the students they serve. New research suggests one way to consider the question: by looking at how the mix of students in a given course affects their grades. A study published in the journal AERA Open found that students earn better marks in college STEM courses when those classrooms have higher percentages of students who are underrepresented racial minorities or the first in their families to

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Millions of users have already signed up for Worldcoin, a new tool that aims to provide users with a verified digital identity through iris scans and codes stored on decentralized blockchains. Worldcoin launched in July and was co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman of ChatGPT fame. While Worldcoin is not available for use by anyone under 18, biometric capabilities, such as these and others just on the horizon, are renewing privacy and safety questions in K–12 settings.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Each year, we share our 10 most-read stories. Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on equity, edtech innovation, immersive learning, and the science of reading. This year’s 9th most-read story focuses on first-year teaching supports. This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Laura VanBlaricum did the math. She couldn’t return to work — not with the cost of infant care in her Michigan community, on the low wages she was earning. Left with no choice, she dropped out of the workforce, like millions of American women have had to do. It was 2020. This story also appeared in USA Today. A year later, she tried again. She bounced around a couple of different jobs, looking for a company that would provide her with a livable wage and a reason to stay, until finally, in early

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 21, 2023

IT staff and administrators at independent schools face many of the same challenges as public school leaders. However, when it comes to technology, the benefits and barriers are intertwined with much different funding systems, which impact regulations. As independent school leaders know, trying to navigate student technology use can lead to unique challenges.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Teaching Kids to Use Tally Charts: Fun and Educational Activities As parents and educators, we are constantly on the lookout for creative and engaging ways to teach children important skills. One such skill is the ability to use tally charts, which are a simple and effective way to collect and organize data. Tally charts are not only a fundamental part of mathematics and statistics, but they also play a crucial role in helping children develop their analytical and observational skills.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Each year, we share our 10 most-read stories. Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on equity, edtech innovation, immersive learning, and the science of reading. This year’s 7th most-read story focuses on the possibility of four-day school weeks. Four-day weeks are becoming more common in school districts, particularly in rural areas of the U.S.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 20, 2023

How can educators prepare students for an evolving future influenced by artificial intelligence? AI Explorations and Their Practical Use in School Environments , an ISTE AI initiative funded by General Motors , provides professional learning opportunities for educators, empowering them with the tools and knowledge to integrate AI into their classrooms and prepare students for future AI careers while emphasizing a human-centric approach to learning.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Until a few months ago, Google’s Android was virtually the only operating system available for teachers using interactive displays in their classrooms. You probably wouldn’t have been able to tell just by looking at the displays: Touch-screen display manufacturers can design their own user interfaces, creating a unique look and feel that masks this reality.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Writing an essay paper like a pro needs specific critical skills. Keep reading to enhance your ability to curate a unique essay paper. Become a Master Essay Writer: 5 Innovative Approaches to Enhance Your Writing Skills Introduction Thinking of some topic and putting that into academic words is a cumbersome transition that most students fail to complete.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Key points: Sensory spaces help students practice self-regulation See also: Schools are key to solving mental health equity gaps See also: Technology as a bridge–not a shortcut–to student relationships For more news on SEL, visit eSN’s SEL & Well-Being page Since COVID, many schools across the country have been investing ESSER funds into sensory spaces.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 19, 2023

When Paul LeBlanc began as president of Southern New Hampshire University more than 20 years ago, the institution taught about 2,500 students on its residential campus — and its future looked uncertain. But LeBlanc, who was enthusiastic about technology and had worked in edtech, made a bet that was unusual at the time: He decided to grow the university’s online offerings.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In the event of an emergency, seconds matter. Communication needs to be immediate and clear. At a school, this means staff need trusted and effective methods of relaying information. In many cases, they will be communicating with individuals in and outside of the building, whether that’s parents and the community or local law enforcement. Several states have already passed Alyssa’s Law, legislation that requires K–12 schools to equip silent panic alarms that directly notify law enforcement.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 17, 2023

This article first appeared in The Teaching Professor on January 4, 2018. © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. For more articles like this, check out a monthly or yearly subscription. Do you have a system or standard process for prepping a course you’ve taught before? Where do you start? Early in my career, “one chapter per week” described my course outline.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2023

It’s one of the longest-running promises of edtech: Have students provide proof of work online. Get better assessment results. Provide students agency and enable them to express themselves creatively. Take teaching and learning to the next level. For the most part, we’re still waiting. But not Gary Heidt, who leads the Innovation Lab at Perkiomen Valley HS in Pennsylvania and is a champion of a tool called Unrulr.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 20, 2023

I believe that my experience with students inside the classroom informs, to a great measure, the work that I do today as a school diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) leader. A teacher at heart who values community, I often reflect on my past experiences with students and the ways we explored, celebrated and protected our cultural identity. While there are opportunities to do this within the academic curriculum, my Black students’ cultural identity is often reflected in how they wear and style

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Distributions from the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund helped schools acquire much-needed technologies. With that winding down in 2024, K–12 school leaders are worried about how they will sustain the essential IT upgrades they’ve made. The ESSER funding cliff presents risks. “With that federal funding coming to an end, school systems are suddenly going to have holes in their budgets.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 17, 2023

This article first appeared in The Teaching Professor on January 4, 2018. © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. For more articles like this, check out a monthly or yearly subscription. Do you have a system or standard process for prepping a course you’ve taught before? Where do you start? Early in my career, “one chapter per week” described my course outline.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Key points: Databases are critical not only for research, but in building 21 st -century skills See article: The new rules for library research See article: Modern students need modern librarians For more news on library innovations, see eSN’s Innovative Teaching page Library databases, packed with rich and reliable content, are more than simply resources for students to reference when a research paper is due.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Although digital technologies hold great promise in the realm of education, access remains limited for many communities worldwide. Endless Network , a global organization committed to addressing equity gaps stemming from challenges such as inadequate internet access, strategically directs investments towards international companies that share their mission and actively contribute to its realization.

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Teach Hub

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Learners thrive in environments where there’s structure and familiarity, and implementing classroom routines provides students with a sense of predictability, where they feel safe and secure in the classroom. Studies have routinely shown that students learn better when they feel safe. However, this type of classroom climate doesn’t magically happen, it has to be cultivated through expectations, rules, and routines.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Three holiday projects to prepare kids to celebrate: A Holiday Calendar Kids love making this calendar. They get to talk about their upcoming vacations and hear what their friends are doing. It’s simple enough for third grade with advanced tools that satisfy a fifth graders growing intellect. Click to enlarge lesson plan A Holiday Newsletter Have students collaborate on a newsletter for a classroom unit of inquiry or a theme (colonies, animals, etc).

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Key points: Debates around shortened school weeks reveal pros and cons See article: In SEL budgets, measurement matters See article: Districts brace for fiscal cliff as COVID relief funding nears an end For more news on school policy, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership page West of the Mississippi, a new approach to seat time is catching on. Roughly 1,000 different schools have transitioned to a four-day school week (researchers abbreviate this as a 4dsw), which amounts to a sixfold increase sin

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EAB

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Blogs Children are facing potentially permanent learning loss. But additional instructional time alone won’t help. Amidst the pandemic fallout, public schools are wrestling with the serious problem of learning loss. In fact, studies show that the average student is lagging by about six months in math and four months in reading. There are many strategies district leaders have used to combat learning loss that focus on building more instructional time, like extending the school year and encouragin

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Apple for the Teach

DECEMBER 18, 2023

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 17, 2023

When Dr. Novak and I started writing our new book, Shift Writing into the Classroom, we anticipated that teachers outside of English Language Arts would take one look at the title and assume that the book was not intended for them. Yet, we both passionately believe in the power of writing across the curriculum and want writing to be a cornerstone of every subject area.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Newark, NJ – Offshore wind company Bluepoint Wind is announcing today the winners of grants to further STEM education for 10 teachers from schools across New Jersey. Each educator chosen by the Company will receive $1,000 worth of interactive STEM kits from KidWind , an international leader in renewable energy education. “The next generation of renewable energy workers who will power New Jersey are sitting in middle school classrooms right now,” said John Dempsey, CEO of Bluepoint Wind, a

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EAB

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Blogs 4 AI priorities for enrollment leaders ChatGPT and the other “new AIs” caught even the most expert of industry watchers by surprise, and fully understanding their potential impact will take some time. That said, forward-thinking practitioners in every field are wasting no time putting this new toolkit to work, often to startling effect. This post offers highlights from our new insight paper on AI in admissions , with a focus on steps enrollment leaders should be taking immediately and in t

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Many schools have accepted that students’ overall well-being is an integral part of what helps children and teens succeed academically — particularly in light of the negative consequences created or worsened by the pandemic — and are working to bolster student mental health. But what if feeling happy isn’t as important for students, at least once they get to middle and high school, as feeling fulfilled and confident?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 22, 2023

El Segundo Unified School District (ESUSD) , in partnership with EdSAFE AI Alliance , is proud to announce the establishment of a new AI Policy Lab. The lab will be focused on fostering safe and ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) in educational settings, and part of a nationwide network of similar policy initiatives, including the New York City Public Schools AI Policy Lab. “Our AI policy initiative underscores our dedication to integrating AI in a manner that prioritizes our valu

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Chicago — Several schools in the Saint Louis Public Schools (SLPS) district have signed on to bring the immersive power of virtual reality technology to students this school year with ClassVR, from Avantis Education. So far, 17 of the schools in the district have leveraged federal ESSER funding to purchase the award-winning AR/VR headsets, which include thousands of pieces of VR and AR content to support all subject areas.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2023

NEW PALTZ, NY – Ulster BOCES is thrilled to announce that it has been honored with the prestigious Deeper Learning Designation from Deeper Learning Global (DLg). This recognition affirms the Ulster BOCES commitment to fostering innovative and transformative learning experiences for educators in the region. Deeper learning is a pedagogical approach that encourages students to think critically, collaborate effectively, and communicate clearly.

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