eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2025

Key points: Balancing relaxation with structured learning counteracts learning loss Unpacking COVID’s lasting academic effects on 5th graders 5 online resources to beat the summer slide For more news on summer learning loss, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Summer learning loss, also known as the “summer slide,” represents a significant challenge in education where students experience academic regression during extended breaks from formal instruction.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Nam Ngo Thanh is an educational leader, innovator, and advocate for equity-driven, holistic learning. Currently serving as the school leader in Vietnam, he brings over a decade of experience in school leadership, teacher training, and educational transformation. Nam is the co-founder of the Vietnam Innovative Educators Foundation (VIEF), a professional network of over 157,000 educators committed to advancing technology-enhanced and student-centered teaching practices nationwide.

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Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2025

I’m entering my fifth year as the founder of a microschool, a small learning environment that currently serves approximately 20 students. After five years, this milestone is more than just a number — it is a symbol of survival, resistance and a promise kept to the children I refused to give up on. My journey didn’t begin with entrepreneurship. It began with heartbreak, repeated heartbreak, in classrooms across the Southeastern United States.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 24, 2025

AI tutors are transforming education by offering personalized, accessible, and efficient learning support. They are not intended to replace human educators, just complement traditional teaching. Here’s a quick overview of the legalities associated with their use for schools: Legal Risks and Obligations for Schools Using AI Tutors AI tutors are quickly changing how students learn, offering personalized support across different subjects and formats.

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eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2025

Key points: AI can have a powerful impact on education–with the right guidance How to ensure AI has the right impact on your district Supporting teachers with balanced AI policies For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Resource Center AI is poised to reshape education, impacting everything from administrative tasks and assessments to how students navigate research and develop critical thinking skills.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Nam Ngo Thanh is an educational leader, innovator, and advocate for equity-driven, holistic learning. Currently serving as the school leader in Vietnam, he brings over a decade of experience in school leadership, teacher training, and educational transformation. Nam is the co-founder of the Vietnam Innovative Educators Foundation (VIEF), a professional network of over 157,000 educators committed to advancing technology-enhanced and student-centered teaching practices nationwide.

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Teacher Cast

JUNE 26, 2025

The ISTELive 25 and ASCD Annual Conference will take place in San Antonio from June 29 to July 2, 2025, bringing together educators for innovation and collaboration. The event will feature engaging sessions, inspiring keynote speakers, and tips for maximizing the experience, including utilizing the conference app and networking strategies. The post Countdown to ISTELive 25: Everything You Need to Know!

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eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2025

ISTE+ASCD announced the recipients of the 2025 ISTE+ASCD Impact Award, Distinguished District Award, Distinguished Educator Preparation Program Award, and 20 to Watch Award. “ISTE+ASCD is proud to spotlight the innovative leaders, educators, and school systems who are redefining what’s possible in education,” said Richard Culatta, CEO of ISTE+ASCD.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 24, 2025

Education is not just about memorizing facts or acing exams—it’s about shaping individuals who are prepared to navigate an ever-changing world. Yet, many traditional learning environments struggle to meet the diverse needs of students. Each child comes with their own strengths, challenges, and aspirations, and a one-size-fits-all approach simply doesn’t work.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 23, 2025

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom. I take time every summer to review them with you. Some are edited and/or written by members of the Ask a Tech Teacher crew. Others, by tech teachers who work with the same publisher I do. All of them, I’ve found, are well-suited to the task of scaling and differentiating tech skills for age groups, scaffolding learning year-to-year, offering inclusive solutions to the issue of tech tools–taking

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 27, 2025

Leveraging cloud computing and artificial intelligence, Indianapolis Public Schools is reshaping how teachers lead, how students thrive and how learning environments are built. From automating data center operations to creating more flexible and scalable infrastructure, IPS frees up time and resources. This shift away from outdated technology resulted in more intentional work.

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eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2025

Key points: The risks of avoiding AI far outweigh the risks of introducing it 3 ways to rethink reading intervention with AI AI prompt engineering: A critical new skillset for 21st-century teachers For more news on AI, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub I was recently called into a Grade 10 Math class to cover for a teacher who had to step out for an emergency.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Liberal arts education empowers individuals to become well-rounded to handle complexity, diversity, and change by providing broad knowledge of the world and in-depth study in a specific area. It fosters social responsibility, strong intellectual and practical skills, and the ability to think critically to apply knowledge in real-world settings, combining general education with specialized study (Barker, 2000).

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Cal Matters

JUNE 26, 2025

In summary Colleges and universities renew Turnitin subscriptions year after year even though its flawed detectors are expensive and require students to let the company keep their papers forever. It has been more than two years since the release of ChatGPT created widespread dismay over generative AI’s threat to academic integrity. Why would students write anything themselves, instructors wondered, if a chatbot could do it for them?

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 26, 2025

Like many K–12 schools, Prosper Independent School District in Texas relies on funding and resources from the state government. A bill passed in the state in 2023 allocated $55 million to fund improved cybersecurity initiatives for K–12 schools through the Texas Education Agency. Prosper ISD benefits from managed endpoint detection and response, along with other security services, but district leadership says that technologies alone won’t improve cybersecurity posture.

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eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2025

Key points: Chronic absenteeism remains a stubborn challenge for educators nationwide Chronic absenteeism threatens to derail K-12 education Fighting chronic absenteeism with data-driven insights–and a little fun, too For more news on absenteeism, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Since the global pandemic shut down schools and forced students to learn remotely, chronic absenteeism has more than doubled in schools nationwide.

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We are Teachers

JUNE 26, 2025

Do classroom organization hacks make your teacher heart skip a beat? Check out these teacher-inspired ideas and get your room in ship shape.

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Teacher Toms Blog

JUNE 25, 2025

As you step onto a preschool playground or a play-based classroom, the first thing visitors are struck by is the never-ending swirl of bodies in motion. Adult visitors to Woodland Park have always stopped at the gate or doorway seemingly afraid to get in the way as children move from one thing to the next, leaping, skipping, swinging, crawling, jumping, jiggling, bending, and reaching.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 25, 2025

Digital signage is ubiquitous in schools, found in classrooms, administration offices and hallways. Most days, its primary purpose is to communicate school community information: daily announcements, event schedules and other student activity memos. But digital signage is increasingly being relied on to also communicate critical information during emergency situations at schools.

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eSchool News

JUNE 26, 2025

Key points: AI hints build metacognitive skills that benefit students in school and life AI in education needs more than innovation–it needs intention How students are really using AI tools: What schools need to know For more news on AI and math, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Learning math takes effort and can even feel uncomfortable, but moments of struggle and mistakes are part of the process.

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We are Teachers

JUNE 25, 2025

These icebreakers for high school students make great icebreakers for middle schoolers too, and they're perfect for back-to-school season.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Liberal arts education empowers individuals to become well-rounded to handle complexity, diversity, and change by providing broad knowledge of the world and in-depth study in a specific area. It fosters social responsibility, strong intellectual and practical skills, and the ability to think critically to apply knowledge in real-world settings, combining general education with specialized study (Barker, 2000).

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Edsurge

JUNE 27, 2025

Writing a history that you helped to create is awkward, as Anne Trumbore acknowledges in her new book “ The Teacher in the Machine: A Human History of Education Technology.” Yet as one of the many hardworking, unsung “humans in the loop,” as she calls them, who made the dream of mass education a reality, Trumbore was uniquely positioned to tell the edtech story.

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eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2025

Key points: Game design blends creativity with technical skill Video game design boosts students’ literacy skills 5 ways to integrate gamification into your classroom For more on game design, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub As technology continues to evolve at record-breaking speeds, it’s getting harder for students to keep up with the digital skills required in today’s job market.

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We are Teachers

JUNE 25, 2025

Looking for unique ways to teach multiplication so kids will really understand? Try these games, activities, and other engaging ideas!

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Imagination Soup

JUNE 23, 2025

Let's look at excellent picture books that break the fourth wall, also called metafiction. When authors break the fourth wall in children's books, it's highly engaging to kids. It invites readers directly into the story. Who doesn't want to read a book that does that? The post 20 Excellent Picture Books that Break the Fourth Wall appeared first on Imagination Soup.

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Class Tech Tips

JUNE 21, 2025

[ I realized that I am way behind on posting recent podcast episodes, so I am catching up! ] Liz Garden and I had the pleasure of hosting Tim Boyle, principal of Science Leadership Academy Middle School (SLAMS) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) podcast in June. I had the opportunity to visit SLAMS a couple of years ago.

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eSchool News

JUNE 26, 2025

Key points: Family involvement provides long-term benefits for students and school communities Unpacking COVID’s lasting academic effects on 5th graders Did the pandemic reopen gender-based math gaps? For more news on learning recovery, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Family engagement is an essential part of continued COVID recovery, but is often misunderstood when education policy is formed, leading to a lack of involvement from families, caregivers, and communities.

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Communication English Language Languages 185

We are Teachers

JUNE 24, 2025

Check out this list for recommendations of exceptional chapter books for first graders to support developing reading skills.

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Reading Skills Motivation Students 98

Dangerously Irrelevant

JUNE 21, 2025

[ I realized that I am way behind on posting recent podcast episodes, so I am catching up! ] Liz Garden and I had the pleasure of hosting Tim Boyle, principal of Science Leadership Academy Middle School (SLAMS) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) podcast in June. I had the opportunity to visit SLAMS a couple of years ago.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 25, 2025

There is a lot of sound in a K–12 setting: fire alarms, public address systems, school bells, student and teacher voices, audio from videos played in classrooms and on phones in the hallways, message notifications on laptops and personal devices. But in an emergency, administrators need a way to send a message that cuts through all of this noise, a unified alert that’s delivered across every available outlet.

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eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2025

Key points: All students should have the skills needed to succeed in a digital world How students are really using AI tools: What schools need to know Students learn the basics of AI as they weigh its use in their future careers For more news on AI in schools, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub A new partnership between Michigan Virtual and the AI Education Project (aiEDU) will position Michigan for successful innovation opportunities within the AI in education space.

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We are Teachers

JUNE 26, 2025

These back-to-school books are a great way to facilitate discussions and to encourage students to feel comfortable sharing.

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Cal Matters

JUNE 23, 2025

In summary A pilot program by the Los Angeles Community College District pays $1,200 a month to students pursuing health fields. By helping with living expenses, the district hopes the guaranteed income will help more students complete their health care workforce development programs. In November last year, Los Angeles City College student Brenda Olazava got an email notifying her that she had been selected to participate in a guaranteed income pilot program.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 26, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini are increasingly prevalent in higher education, raising questions about how students can engage with AI meaningfully. Rather than using AI as a shortcut to complete assignments, students must develop strong prompting skills that enhance their analytical and problem-solving abilities.

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eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2025

Who better than Richard Culatta, CEO of ISTE+ASCD , to give you the lowdown of what to expect next week at ISTE 2025? In this exclusive interview with eSchool, Richard reveals significant changes coming to the conference that signal a major shift in how educational technology events operate, as well as the multitude of other intangibles at play in the world of edtech.

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We are Teachers

JUNE 23, 2025

Check out this list to get your classroom hooked on our favorite chapter books for second graders, no matter their interests. Free printable!

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