eSchool News
APRIL 9, 2024
Key points: It’s important to move beyond sight words and focus on foundational skills 3 keys to successful summer reading More than a passion project, literacy advocacy takes a village For more news on literacy, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub In school, many kindergarten and first-grade students are asked to memorize lists of common words, which are sometimes called “sight words.
Edsurge
APRIL 12, 2024
COVID-19 was edtech’s big moment, and while digital tools kept learning going for many families and schools, they also faltered. A great deal of edtech purchases went unused , equity gaps widened , and teachers and students were burned out. Combined with sobering reports on the persistent lack of strong evidence for edtech , it’s no wonder why the notion of using technology to “fix broken schools” has fallen out of most startup pitch decks and education TED Talks.
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EdTech Magazine
APRIL 12, 2024
While their approaches to artificial intelligence diverged somewhat during the closing session at CoSN2024 in Miami, the keynote speakers agreed that K–12 schools must prepare students for a future with AI. Hadi Partovi, founder of Code.org and Teach AI, and Mike Trucano, a visiting fellow in the Center for Universal Education at the Brookings Institution, shared a stage along with CoSN Board Chair Diane Doersch to discuss the power of AI to transform education.
Ask a Tech Teacher
APRIL 9, 2024
I’m excited about this post from the Ask a Tech Teacher crew–AI Tools for reading comprehension. There are so many directions this could go! 4 Innovative Ways to Enhance Reading Comprehension with AI Tools Struggling to grasp the essence of a dense PDF or wishing students could wrestle more effectively with complex texts? The key may reside in AI-powered reading assistants, a broad category encompassing everything from summarizers to intelligent note-taking platforms.
eSchool News
APRIL 10, 2024
Key points: District leadership teams must understand how critical it is to support educators Why experts say now is the time to assess your district’s edtech use Educational leaders must leverage collaboration for success For more news on district leadership, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Teachers matter more to student achievement than any other aspect of schooling.
Edsurge
APRIL 9, 2024
A VR experience created by students at The New School in New York City is designed to take viewers to an almond farm in California and illustrate the effects of pesticides on bee colonies. At first, participants wearing a VR headset can walk around the virtual stands of trees, and hear the sounds of rustling leaves and buzzing bees. Then, with the push of a button, users can choose a different perspective.
EdTech Magazine
APRIL 10, 2024
After making headline news for falling victim to a ransomware attack on Labor Day in 2022, Los Angeles Unified School District technology leaders are speaking out. Because LAUSD is the second-largest school district in the country, with more than 600,000 students, the attack was a wake-up call for all of K–12. The incident made it very clear that when it comes to cyber targets, size isn’t the issue.
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eSchool News
APRIL 8, 2024
Key points: Despite learning gaps, an Illinois school district consistently shows high growth Why experts say now is the time to assess your district’s edtech use 3 data management considerations for district leaders For more news on district leadership, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub How can district leaders and educators support student growth and effectively use data, in real time, to truly inform instruction and ensure high achievement?
Edsurge
APRIL 8, 2024
It’s 5 a.m. and Tiffany Gale is up, as she is every morning, and the first thing she does is check to see if any of her child care staff have called out sick. “They each have kids of their own, and someone is always sick,” she explains. If indeed someone is out, Gale will be the one to step in and take over that classroom at the child care center she owns and runs.
EdTech Magazine
APRIL 9, 2024
As the path to leadership in K–12 becomes more fluid and less prescriptive, the conversations at CoSN2024 in Miami this week revolve around supporting and advancing those with a penchant for educational technology. The women in technology breakfast and the opening keynote bookended the first day of the annual conference for K–12 technology leaders by distilling how those currently in charge can pave the way for a new and diverse generation of leaders.
Ask a Tech Teacher
APRIL 11, 2024
A lot of teacher-authors read my WordDreams blog. In this monthly column, I share the most popular post from previous months: I’ve been blogging for about sixteen years, some professionally (for my tech ed career) and others on topics of interest to me (writing, USNA, and science). That first post– The Edit Block (don’t bother to click through.
eSchool News
APRIL 8, 2024
This post on data protection originally appeared on CoSN’s blog and is reposted here with permission. Key points: More and more steps have become essential to protect critical data How to maintain secure access and data privacy 4 ways to improve your district’s data privacy For more news on data protection, visit eSN’s IT Leadership hub Protecting our privacy and security is challenging.
Edsurge
APRIL 10, 2024
Education has had a wobbly relationship with the still-evolving presence of generative AI in schools — with some school districts banning it only to reverse course. It can save teachers time by automating tasks , while also causing headaches as an accomplice to cheating students. So how much work would it take to come up with guidelines to help educators manage the challenges of using generative AI tools for their work?
EdTech Magazine
APRIL 12, 2024
Are you a K–12 technology leader dedicated to districtwide digital transformation? It helps if the superintendent’s got your back. It also helps if your IT team feels appreciated. That was the consensus of two California-based superintendent-technology leader duos at the CoSN2024 conference in Miami this week.
Ask a Tech Teacher
APRIL 8, 2024
High School collects a diverse group of students into a large learning community, but it also prepares teenagers for a future as variable as any we can imagine. How is it possible to accomplish that? The Ask a Tech Teacher team has some ideas on balancing varied learning styles with needs to provide students their best chance at success in college or career–whichever they choose: Engaging All Learners: Expanding High School Options for Success Think about Albert Einstein, who, despite his
eSchool News
APRIL 12, 2024
Key points: Digital wallets can help ensure ECE funding is distributed efficiently and in compliance It’s budget season: How are you preparing for the fiscal cliff? How to find the right edtech tools for public schools For more news on funding, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Fasten your seatbelts. The past few years in the early care and education (ECE) space have been a figurative roller coaster ride of ups and downs when it comes to the availability and distribution of public fun
Edsurge
APRIL 10, 2024
Data-driven decisions are increasingly recognized as a critical component of K-12 education, enhancing personalized learning, improving assessment and feedback, optimizing resource allocation and fostering early intervention. These decisions are informed by analyzing various types of data, such as academic achievement, non-academic factors, program and systems data, and perception data.
Teach Hub
APRIL 8, 2024
The Science Behind Brain Breaks Most educators experience students’ glazed eyes, heads down, whispering, texting under the table and disruptive classroom behavior. While frustrating to teachers, these behaviors indicate that students are overdue for a brain break. Dr. Judy Willis, author of “ Research-based Strategies to Ignite Student Learning: Insights from Neuroscience and the Classroom ” informs educators that the requests for water, bathroom, and behavior flare-ups may not be excuses
Ask a Tech Teacher
APRIL 10, 2024
As a working technology teacher, I get hundreds of questions from parents about their home computers, how to do stuff, how to solve problems. Each week, I’ll share one of those with you. They’re always brief and always focused. Enjoy! Q: Some kids are hard workers, but they just don’t get computers. Their effort deserves a good grade, but their product is nowhere near class requirements.
eSchool News
APRIL 12, 2024
Key points: College and career readiness helps students reach their goals and become successful A smarter way to think about college 10 ways to teach students for a changing world For more news on college and career, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching Hub When we think of K-12 education, an important aspect is what students do after high school. That might be college, it might be workforce training, or it might be direct entry into a career.
Faculty Focus
APRIL 9, 2024
In my (re)reading of Parker Palmer’s The Courage to Teach : Exploring the Inner Landscape of a Teacher’s Life (1997) and its iterations, it becomes more obvious to me that Parker is a paradox savant. “What makes a Rosa Parks?…What makes a Nelson Mandela? What makes these people is their capacity to take the inner life seriously, and to tap the sources of power that lie within, that are just as essential as external forces in transforming our institutions and society for the better” (
Teach Hub
APRIL 10, 2024
The idea of using video games in the classroom may sound like an oxymoron, but it’s clear that when students are engaged, they are learning. Using video games in the classroom as an innovative approach to engage students can work. According to research , game-based learning can motivate learners to be engaged over longer periods as well as develop their social and emotional skills.
EdTech Magazine
APRIL 12, 2024
IT departments are strapped for time and resources. Educators are combating tech overload and burnout. Yet, many K–12 school districts are still dealing with a plethora of patchworked applications, services and solutions, creating the problems tech is supposed to solve. On top of that, each of these applications costs time and money to deploy and manage.
eSchool News
APRIL 11, 2024
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. If you’re an eighth grader who wants to take algebra, can you even take the class? The answer to that question, it turns out, depends a lot on two things: how your school identifies students for advanced math, and where you live. According to a new nationally representative survey released Tuesday, 65% of U.S. principals said their elementary or middle school offered algebra in eighth grade, b
Faculty Focus
APRIL 9, 2024
In my (re)reading of Parker Palmer’s The Courage to Teach : Exploring the Inner Landscape of a Teacher’s Life (1997) and its iterations, it becomes more obvious to me that Parker is a paradox savant. “What makes a Rosa Parks?…What makes a Nelson Mandela? What makes these people is their capacity to take the inner life seriously, and to tap the sources of power that lie within, that are just as essential as external forces in transforming our institutions and society for the better” (
Whiteboard Blog
APRIL 12, 2024
Ideogram AI is a new generative AI image tool that can transform text into images with impressive typography. From what I can see, Ideogram deals with text much better than other AI tools like midjourney and Adobe firefly. Ideogram AI aims to democratize creativity and help people visualize their thoughts, ideas, and stories. Unlike other tools, Ideogram produces readable text in its images, although it doesn’t always pull in the phrase you ask it to do.
The Nerdy Teacher
APRIL 10, 2024
As we approach the end of the school year, I wanted to take a moment and encourage teachers who are looking to do something a little different to explore Project Based Learning (PBL) for their classroom. I have three reasons I have put together that I hope will convince you to give it a try. 1.
eSchool News
APRIL 11, 2024
Cybersecurity is arguably one of the biggest priorities in K-12 school districts across the country. IT leaders agree that a “when, not if” mentality is essential in formulating a K-12 cybersecurity strategy to keep school networks and sensitive information protected from hackers, phishing, ransomware, and other external (and internal) threats. During an eSchool News Innovation Roundtable with a focus on cybersecurity, moderated by eSchool News Content Director Kevin Hogan, district IT leaders e
Resourceaholic
APRIL 8, 2024
Welcome to my 179th gems post. This is where I share some of the latest news, ideas and resources for maths teachers.1. Maths AdvanceI blogged about Maths Advance in Gems 173 - it's a website full of excellent challenge questions, perfect for high attaining classes. I've now had the pleasure of meeting the author of the website, George Bowman, at two recent conferences.
Whiteboard Blog
APRIL 8, 2024
Are you an Microsoft office user? Are you aware of Copilot Pro, the new AI tool for Microsoft Office? Do you want to know if its worth shelling out a monthly subscription for? Copilot Pro is a writing assistant that uses artificial intelligence to help you write better, faster, and more creatively. It can generate text, suggest ideas, correct grammar and spelling, and improve your style and tone.
Marilyn Burns Math
APRIL 8, 2024
I realize that using half as big in my question isnt mathematically precise, but its how I posed the question recently to students, first to fourth graders and then to fifth graders. I wanted the students to try and visualize what two squares would look like, one centered within the other, with the area of the smaller square one-half the area of the larger square.
eSchool News
APRIL 9, 2024
Key points: The reality is that today, IT leaders may have to do more with less Cybersecurity staffing shortage is districts’ top concern The modern CIO’s role is changing–here’s how to keep up For more news on the IT workforce, visit eSN’s IT Leadership hub Nine out of ten K-12 tech leaders expect their IT asset inventories will grow in 2024, while almost half (48 percent) predict their IT budgets will diminish, according to a new survey by Incident IQ , a workflow management platform bu
Beyond the Worksheet
APRIL 6, 2024
Understanding ratios, rates, and proportions is essential for middle school students, not only for their math curriculum but also for applying these concepts in real-world scenarios. Here are consolidated and cohesive strategies for middle school math teachers to make these topics engaging and relevant to their students. Ratios: The Harmony of Numbers Math Recipe Challenge : Engage students with a practical application of ratios by having them adjust a family recipe to serve half or double its o
eSchool News
APRIL 12, 2024
The CoSN Community Leadership Award for Digital Equity recognizes a district that is working to address digital equity, narrow the Homework Gap and ensure that all students have the opportunity to achieve their full potential. “PWCS’ commitment to bridging the digital divide is unwavering, and receiving the Community Leadership Award for Digital Equity recognizes the collaborative efforts of our division and schools,” said Matt Guilfoyle, Chief Information Officer, PWCS.
eSchool News
APRIL 12, 2024
The CoSN Withrow CTO Award recognizes an exceptional district CTO who serves as a true technology champion and whose leadership has been transformative for their school system. The award honors Frank Withrow, a pioneer and champion of K-12 education technology. “It’s nice to be recognized,” said Dr. Kellie Wilks, Chief Technology Officer, ECISD. “I humbly accept this award on behalf of the whole Technology division.
eSchool News
APRIL 12, 2024
BEAVERTON, Oregon — Vernier Science Education has selected ten outstanding high school STEM teachers from across the nation to join the newly formed Vernier Trendsetters Community. This select professional learning community marks a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to supporting educators, fostering STEM literacy, and revolutionizing classroom learning experiences.
eSchool News
APRIL 11, 2024
Vivi, the only wireless screen mirroring and digital signage solution purpose-built for education, today announces the launch of Vivi for Teachers. The free web-based application makes it simple for teachers to actively engage with their students using their individual devices and displays. With Vivi for Teachers, students can share their content and screens directly to the classroom display in seconds, without wasting valuable class time finding the right cable or dongle to connect.
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