eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Key points: Many educators look forward to the opportunity afforded by AI, but few feel ready to use it Other educators wonder if they have proper district support for AI use See related article: 5 positive ways students can use AI For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning page A resounding 90 percent of educators in a recent survey said they believe that AI has the potential to make education more accessible.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

When you’re not sure where you’ll sleep, showing up to class isn’t what you’re worried about. For educators, this makes for a daunting test. “When families are dealing with not having basic necessities, school just isn’t a priority,” says Susanne Terry, coordinator for homeless education services in the San Diego County Office of Education. It’s worse for students who move around a lot, she says.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

There is an ongoing battle over screen time in K–12. As an instructional technology integration specialist for the School District of Oconee County in South Carolina, I believe that school is a great place for students to learn how to safely engage with technology. I also believe that intention is a very important part of integrating technology in the classroom.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Reflecting on my first year as a full-time clinical assistant professor, I feel that I have experienced significant growth in my teaching. Previously, as an adjunct, I often had to create course content without much guidance or formal training; however, now, as a dedicated full-time faculty member, I have had the opportunity to attend several informative university-provided training sessions during my first year.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Key points: Students are struggling with reading proficiency, and the pandemic made it worse Stronger literacy skills boost students’ confidence and motivation See related article: Implementing the science of reading ‘one bite at a time’ For more news on the science of reading, see eSN’s Innovative Teaching page In districts across the country, educators are continuing to support students with post-pandemic learning recovery.

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Time 4 Kindergarten

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Spread some kindness in your classroom this holiday season with the 1 2 Days of Kindness. The holiday season is here, and we have a great idea to bring kindness and positivity into your classroom. using the " 12 Days of Kindness "! These activities are planned to help your students develop compassion, teamwork, and joy. These daily kindness prompts can have a meaningful impact in your classroom, and in your school and create lasting memories for you and your students.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Educational technologies have gone from fun additions to essential tools. Students, teachers, administrators and entire communities rely on school tech for everything from powering learning to enhancing safety. As the holidays approach, these K–12 IT influencers reflected on some of the key technologies they couldn’t live without. They share thanks for personal and classroom devices, software tools with myriad learning benefits, and organizations across the country that support ed tech and its u

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Key points: Digital learning is a key part of students’ school experiences As technology evolves, so, too, do students’ learning opportunities See related article: Is AI the future of education? For more news on edtech trends, visit eSN’s Digital Learning page Digital learning is a critical component of what happens in today’s classrooms.

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Comprehension Connection

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Owl Moon has to be my all time favorite picture book for winter, and it’s a wonderful choice as a poetic story for teaching descriptive writing and vocabulary. In this post, I’ll share some of my favorite teaching ideas to help you make use of this wonderful text. Why owl moon is a must read […] The post Owl Moon by Jane Yolen, a Poetic Book for Description and Vocabulary appeared first on Comprehension Connection.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The clock is ticking toward Microsoft Windows 10’s end of life in October 2025. While it’s not yet a five-alarm fire, the deadline is something that requires K–12 IT leaders’ attention, and the sooner you address it, the better. Is your school prepared for a Windows 11 migration? If not, here are specific actions to take to ensure a smooth shift to the new OS.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Survey 2024 Voice of the Superintendent Survey A unique annual survey, designed to give superintendents insight into the experiences and perspectives of district leaders nationwide. We are excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Voice of the Superintendent Survey. Please take this 12-minute survey using the link below. Take the survey EAB’s Voice of the Superintendent survey is an annual initiative to provide district leaders with insight into the mindset, perspectives, and experiences of the

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Key points: States are using inadequate elementary reading licensure tests States should transition to stronger tests and test providers should clearly identify weaknesses in tests See related article: Teacher Q&A: Strengthening PD with AI For more news on teacher prep, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership page Most states (29 states and the District of Columbia) use a weak elementary teacher reading licensure test, meaning that they do not effectively measure teachers’ knowledge of scie

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Apple for the Teach

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Teacher Giveaway Every week we give one lucky teacher a $25 Teachers pay Teachers gift card! Enter our weekly giveaway for teachers for your chance to win! GIVEAWAY DETAILS: Prize: $25 Teachers Pay Teachers Gift Card Rules: Use the Rafflecopter to enter. The giveaway ends 11/27/23 and is open worldwide. Enter this week's teacher giveaway Rafflecopter below!

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

K–12 IT teams have an ever-growing list of responsibilities and tasks crucial to ensuring that classrooms – not to mention entire school campuses — remain optimally equipped for teaching and learning. On top of that, school districts are notoriously strapped for money. On average, the U.S. puts 12.7 percent of public funding toward education: That’s below the international standard of 15 percent.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Blogs How to use marketing to engage program-switchers Graduate and adult students apply outside their program of interest more often than you think It can be tough for enrollment leaders to know exactly how to market to and communicate with prospective graduate and adult students, which is why we make a continued effort to demystify these students’ behaviors through our research.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Key points: Gamification can encourage students to take ownership of their learning Game-based learning promotes creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving in an immersive digital environment See related article: Digital tools are sticking around–here’s the right way to leverage technology For more news on gamification, visit eSN’s Digital Learning page Students don’t have to be video game fanatics to appreciate a gamified classroom lesson.

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Inspired Elementary

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Celebrating winter traditions is not just fun for students, but it also serves as a valuable learning experience. Primary students love sharing about all the things they do with their families during the holidays and it always creates such fun classroom conversations. I want to share a 3-D Winter Traditions Writing Activity that will add a sprinkle of joy to your classroom this winter!

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Cyberattacks on K–12 schools have increased by more than 30 percent since 2022, according to the Center for Internet Security; the data-rich environment and higher likelihood of paid ransoms are attractive targets for criminals. Unsurprisingly, school IT staff members say that they feel unprepared. Limited budgets are a major factor. According to the Consortium for School Networking’s State of EdTech Leadership survey, approximately two-thirds of school districts don’t have a full-time cybersecu

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Gaggle Speaks

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

The grief and trauma associated with suicide can be overwhelming, leading to various emotional and psychological challenges. In light of events such as International Stress Awareness Day (November 1) and International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day (November 18), it’s important to address the topic of mental health and its impact on survivors of suicide loss within school communities.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Key points: Technology has become indispensable in the modern classroom Smart boards offer increased collaboration and engagement for students and educators See related article: Here’s the right way to leverage technology For more news on digital learning tools, visit eSN’s Digital Learning page In today’s dynamic educational landscape, technology has become an integral part of teaching and learning, but it presents a paradox.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

I remember the first and only time I’ve ever yelled at a teacher in class. Growing up in the U.S. as a female child of immigrants from Taiwan, this kind of behavior is practically sacrilegious; certainly scandalous and wildly antithetical to my traditional upbringing. I was raised above all else to not only revere education, but to literally show respect to educators and elders by being a dutiful, quiet, listening and obedient learner.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

When the February 2023 New Yorker article by Nathan Heller declared the end of the English major, I shared this news with my students. I also shared Jorie Graham’s Twitter post encouraging individuals to use the hashtag #iwasanenglishmajor, a feed that quickly filled with scores of English majors extolling the various career paths, and the key skills and experiences that they directly attributed to majoring in English.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Key points: School boards field long-term priorities like strategic planning and budgets School board directors must never forget that they are responsible for the overall strategic direction of a district See related article: 4 focus areas to embrace innovation and avoid school system failure For more news on district leadership, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership page In the often stormy waters of public education, there’s an analogy I like to use to describe what school boards do: I thi

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Key points: Immersive opportunities make high frequency words stick and keep students engaged Mastering high frequency words helps students grow into proficient readers See related article: How efficacy studies improve literacy instruction For more news on literacy, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page If you were to poll an audience of educators–classroom teachers, literacy specialists, reading researchers, and university professors–about whether high frequency words should be

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Capstone, an innovative learning company merging children’s content with easy-to-use edtech tools for K-5 classrooms, libraries, and homes, has named Haygood Poundstone as Chief Revenue Officer. Poundstone brings over 20 years of experience in the edtech market in business development, revenue growth, sales strategies, and operations management to this newly created role at Capstone.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS — Certell, the creator behind the Poptential family of free social studies course packages, announced a significant update to its digital curriculum and platform designed to help students better understand the principles that have shaped American history while giving teachers tools to better manage their classroom and improve learning. Poptential course packages have been updated to incorporate “American Principles” designed to foster a greater understanding of American civic life a

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

This article originally appeared on the Clayton Christensen Institute’s blog and is reposted here with permission. Key points: Don’t simply fill a teacher shortage with virtual teachers Get creative with a clear and smart goal of boosting every child’s learning See related article: Teacher shortages are worrying the majority of K-12 parents For more news on teacher shortages, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership page “Fueled by teacher shortages,” we’re told in a recent article

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Chicago, IL – Acceleration Academies, the nation’s leading provider of tech-enabled flexible education, announced today that Kelli Campbell will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer to accelerate growth and broaden impact to school districts and students. Campbell spent 17 years at Discovery Education, the global leader in standards-based digital content for K-12 school districts, and most recently served as President of the company.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Rise Vision, the #1 digital signage software, is excited to announce the release of its newest case study featuring Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204 (CUSD 204). Indian Prairie CUSD 204, a large school district in Illinois, uses Rise Vision to bolster its school communication strategy and increase student engagement. This case study highlights how Indian Prairie has successfully implemented digital signage to communicate with its student body population.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

FALL RIVER – Fall River Public Schools announced an innovative new partnership with Ignite Reading to deliver virtual, one-to-one literacy tutoring for 300 first grade students in six schools this fall. Nationally, Ignite Reading’s students have recorded an average of over two weeks of reading progress per week, with no achievement gap for students of color, students with IEPs, multilingual learners, or students receiving free or reduced-price lunches.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. On a recent Friday at Gary Comer Middle School in Chicago, you had to squint to see signs of the pandemic that upended American education just a few years ago. Only a handful of students wore face masks, and even then, some put them on to cover up pimples, staff said.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

When the February 2023 New Yorker article by Nathan Heller declared the end of the English major, I shared this news with my students. I also shared Jorie Graham’s Twitter post encouraging individuals to use the hashtag #iwasanenglishmajor, a feed that quickly filled with scores of English majors extolling the various career paths, and the key skills and experiences that they directly attributed to majoring in English.

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