eSchool News

JANUARY 21, 2025

Key points: CTE positions students to develop critical postsecondary skills Connecting learning to career exploration Real-life work experiences: The unseen curriculum for high school success For more news on CTE, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub What do today’s students need to know before they jump into the workforce? While the future is theirs to create, today’s career and technical education (CTE) providers are adapting to meet the moment and giving students access to op

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Edsurge

JANUARY 23, 2025

Danielle Robinson desperately wants to help math teachers, but its a tough job. An instructional coach for K-5 math teachers in Milwaukee Public Schools in Wisconsin, Robinson can find herself zipping around several of the schools she works with in the city to assist teachers, give workshops or try to help vice principals grasp the nuances of math instruction.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2025

As K12 schools face mounting cybersecurity threats, states are stepping up with a wave of new laws and policies focused on offering them funding, training and IT solutions. According to CoSN, 2023 saw a remarkable surge in legislative activity, with state lawmakers introducing 307 cybersecurity bills for education, marking a 250% increase from 2020.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 24, 2025

Genius Hour Overview The Genius Hour Project traditionally sets aside 20% of class time to pursue a topic students are passionate about. An after school setting follows these basics, but adapted to a full-time exploration of the topic. Basics While immersing themselves in a topic they love, Genius Hour also teaches students how to pursue a goal important to them.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 23, 2025

Key points: Asking the right questions is more than just a skill–its a mindset We are all digital immigrants now 25 AI predictions for 2025 For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Several years ago, during a flight from Houston to Paris, I had a conversation with the CEO of a prominent Houston-based company. When I mentioned that I was a teacher, I asked him, What skills do you value most when hiring?

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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2025

Earlier this month at Truesdell Elementary, in the last five minutes of one of my classes, I called for my students' attention. Class, class! I called. Yes, yes, they responded in unison. I have a recognition to make. I held up one of my fourth grade students perspective drawings and projected it for the class to see. His carefully rendered parallel, vertical and diagonal lines converging at the vanishing point created a stunning visual.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 22, 2025

When a teacher stands in front of the classroom, one of the most powerful learning tools that he or she can unleash is one that allows students no matter where they sit to clearly see, hear and interact with the learning material. For decades, that has been the interactive whiteboard also known as an interactive display. However, in a learning environment where the only constant is change, our digital learning tools must work harder than ever, and that includes our digital displays.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 22, 2025

Key points: Design thinking is a human-centered approach to problem-solving 5 ways educators can shrink the critical thinking gap Enhancing media literacy skills in the age of AI For more news on durable skills, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Love it or hate it, many teachers have seen just how much technology has changed the landscape of education.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 23, 2025

Recent federal data on school enrollment adds more detail to the picture we have about falling numbers of students in the nations public K-12 classrooms. Most of the countrys 100 largest districts by enrollment have seen declines since the 2019-20 school year. The National Center for Education Statistics released its data for 2023-24 in December. Nine out of the 10 biggest districts including New York City, Los Angeles and Miami-Dade have seen enrollment dip by up to 13 percent compared to the

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2025

One attendee at FETC 2025s Friday session on Cognitive Yoga: How Flexible Space Design Fuels Student Success said that in most modern or flexible classrooms, he sees a hodgepodge of mismatched furniture. Presenter Doug Konopelko, a senior manager of education impact for CDW, noted that the best modern learning environments are intentional. He pointed out the classrooms at Flagler County Schools in Florida as a leading example of intentional and well-executed modern design.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 20, 2025

Surprisingly, learning a foreign language has a set of guidelines that–if followed–are pretty good predictors of success. I didn’t know this, wish I did in the years I struggled through Russian. The Ask a Tech Teacher international team has put together a list for you. These aren’t online tools or books, but mental conscripts that will get you where you want to be with more efficiency and less pain: The Secret to Learning English and Other Foreign Languages Faster Masteri

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eSchool News

JANUARY 21, 2025

Key points: School leaders should focus on goals and prioritize lists based on what is needed Online learning programs increase student access, engagement Virtual academies remove barriers and unlock student potential For more on digital courses, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub With an abundance of digital curriculum options in the marketplace, it can feel overwhelming for school administrators to find digital courses that meet the needs of their students.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 21, 2025

Jami Rhue thought her first stint as a school librarian would be a quick detour in her career as a classroom teacher. But by the time she was heading up her own elementary school classroom in Chicago, she found herself missing the library and longing to teach media literacy again. So it was back to the bookshelves for her. Since 2010, Rhue has been a school librarian at Providence Englewood Charter School, a preK-8 school on the South Side of Chicago serving primarily Black and brown students wh

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2025

This years FETC conference in Orlando, Fla., buzzed with educators, K12 leaders and ed tech specialists. Impressive booths filled the expo hall, featuring the latest innovations in educational technology, and speakers shared highly sought-after expert insights in sessions. While a multitude of these sessions delved into artificial intelligence for todays classrooms, attendees were able to find answers to some of their most pertinent questions on a range of topics.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 23, 2025

National Handwriting Day is celebrated on January 23rd each year. It is a day dedicated to promoting the importance of handwriting and encouraging people to embrace the art of writing by hand. This day was established to honor the birthday of John Hancock, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, known for his prominent and stylish signature on the Declaration of Independence.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 24, 2025

Key points: SPS has redefined student engagement by expanding access and opportunity Taking stock of student mental health 3 tips to combat chronic absenteeism in high schools For more news on student well-being, visit eSN’s SEL & Well-Being hub Social media has connected kids like never before, but what they get in likes and shares, they lose in real, meaningful engagement with their peers and classmates.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Creating a trust-based classroom begins with an essential mindset: students are doing their best. When we approach teaching from this perspective, we move away from punitive measures, fear-based management, and skepticism about students honesty. Instead, we foster an environment of learning, growth, and empowerment. Trusting students does not mean ignoring accountability; it means designing courses, policies, and practices that build their confidence and skills while treating them as equal partn

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Cult of Pedagogy

JANUARY 19, 2025

Listen to my interview with Jen Serravallo ( transcript ): Sponsored by Wix Tomorrow and Brisk Teaching This post contains Amazon Affiliate links. If you click these and make a purchase from Amazon, Cult of Pedagogy will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. As I considered how to introduce this post, I started by looking for statistics that could paint a picture of where modern-day students are with their reading skills.

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Teach Hub

JANUARY 24, 2025

One of the most challenging things a teacher has to deal with is watching one of their students struggle to read. While theres no one-size-fits-all solution, there are effective strategies that can make a real difference. If you want to help a hesitant reader change from not liking the library to loving it, these tips can help. Understanding the Reluctant Reader What exactly makes a child a reluctant reader?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 23, 2025

Key points: “Bad kids” become motivated when adults believe in them and their abilities Student mental health needs grow as challenges persist 3 ways to connect to students and inspire their learning For more on student well-being, visit eSN’s SEL & Well-Being hub In the world of education, labels can become self-fulfilling prophecies.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 19, 2025

Data has become the cornerstone of decision-making and institutional strategy in today’s higher education landscape. From tracking retention rates to measuring academic performance, data offers a clear, quantifiable view of how students and institutions are progressing. This reliance on numbers has driven many colleges to focus heavily on metrics in an effort to improve outcomes, streamline operations, and secure funding.

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The Nerdy Teacher

JANUARY 24, 2025

Time. The most valuable asset of any teacher. Teachers have been asked to do more and more over the years, but the schedules have never allowed for more time. Added bus duty, recess duty, aftercare duty, etc. All of these take time away from all of the other little things that teachers need to do to do their job effectively.

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Teach Hub

JANUARY 22, 2025

How do you teach students to care? Is it even possible? Teaching students to care can feel like a tall order as an educator , but its absolutely possible. Developing empathy starts with helping kids become more aware of others’ feelings. When students learn to express their feelings and understand others’ needs, they can interact better.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 24, 2025

Key points: Creating technology-driven IEPs represents a shift from a traditional process to a transformative process AIs transformative role in accessibility Bringing real-life skills to virtual special education For more on students with special needs, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Individualized Education Plans (IEP) have been the foundation of special education for decades, and the process in which these documents are written has evolved over the years.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 19, 2025

Data has become the cornerstone of decision-making and institutional strategy in today’s higher education landscape. From tracking retention rates to measuring academic performance, data offers a clear, quantifiable view of how students and institutions are progressing. This reliance on numbers has driven many colleges to focus heavily on metrics in an effort to improve outcomes, streamline operations, and secure funding.

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Whiteboard Blog

JANUARY 24, 2025

Safer Internet Day is the UKs biggest celebration of online safety. Each year Safer Internet Day covers online issue or themes that speak to the things young people are seeing and experiencing online. In 2025, the date is Tuesday 11th February. The 2025 Safer Internet Day theme is: Too good to be true? Protecting yourself and others from scams online.’ It will look at how young people can be aware of internet scams and how to protect themselves and others, plus what support is available to

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Teaching with a Mountain View

JANUARY 24, 2025

The depth and complexity of reading standards in upper elementary can be daunting. In the upper grades, teachers are tasked with reviewing foundational comprehension skills from earlier grades, extending what students have already learned, and introducing brand-new concepts that require thorough instruction to create new understanding. Its a lot of material to cover, and most pre-packaged programs lack direct, systematic instruction on these concepts!

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eSchool News

JANUARY 22, 2025

Key points: Schools should focus on modern cybersecurity practices and protecting critical assets How to prepare for a school cybersecurity audit Schools must bolster network continuity as they adopt more technology For more news on ransomware, visit eSNs IT Leadership hub In its 2024 threat assessment report, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security declared K-12 school districts a near constant ransomware target.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Creating a trust-based classroom begins with an essential mindset: students are doing their best. When we approach teaching from this perspective, we move away from punitive measures, fear-based management, and skepticism about students honesty. Instead, we foster an environment of learning, growth, and empowerment. Trusting students does not mean ignoring accountability; it means designing courses, policies, and practices that build their confidence and skills while treating them as equal partn

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Autism Classroom Resources

JANUARY 24, 2025

Classroom mission statements are a great way to build teamwork in the special education classroom. They can help you get everyone on the same page. And they are great for training staff and resolving staff disagreements. In this post I have 5 ways to build teamwork in the classroom including classroom mission statements. Plus there is a free zoning plan at the end and tools to help you get your team all on one page.

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Teach Your Kids

JANUARY 23, 2025

This episode of the Modulo Podcast dives into the unique paths of homeschoolers navigating college admissions and thriving in higher education. Hosted by Manisha Snoyer , founder of Modulo, and recurring co-host Jasmine , the conversation features an inspiring panel of former homeschoolers who share their diverse experiences, challenges, and insights about transitioning to college life.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 20, 2025

Key points: AI is the driving force between many 2025 learning priorities 25 AI predictions for 2025 Turning classroom boredom into student brilliance For more news on learning trends, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub This article originally appeared on the Christensen Institute’s blog , and is reposted here with permission. Clayton Christensen once said , If we are to develop profound theory to solve the intractable problems in our societally-critical domains we must learn to cra

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 23, 2025

Curriculum assessment and evaluation projects may not always spark immediate enthusiasm, but a recent well-organized team project in our higher education program demonstrated the power of collaboration. Thanks to the incredible participation of our faculty, improvements in student learning were not just planned, but successfully implemented. The changes made as part of this academic assessment/evaluation project to enhance student success yielded significant improvements.

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Model Teaching

JANUARY 24, 2025

Your Texas standard teaching certificate must be renewed every five years. While your school or district may offer you some professional development, you may also need to find additional professional development on your own. If you are not currently in the classroom, you likely still want to keep your certificate active and may need to find professional development to fulfill those requirements.

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Class Tech Tips

JANUARY 23, 2025

Liz Garden , my co-Fellow for the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) Center for Innovative Learning (CIL) , and I had a chance to sit down at the NAESP / NASSP UNITED conference last July and talk with Erik Francis. If youre not familiar with Eriks work, he is a Depth of Knowledge (DOK) virtuoso. He regularly stretches my thinking about how to use and think about DOK in schools (and many schools are using it incorrectly).

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eSchool News

JANUARY 20, 2025

COSTA MESA, Calif. BenQ , an internationally renowned provider of visual display and collaboration solutions, today announced that Marian High School in Omaha, Nebraska, selected and installed two BenQ LK936ST 4K HDR short-throw golf simulator projectors for its golf sim Golf Training Lab at the Marian Athletic Center. In 2024, the Marian girls golf team became the undefeated Nebraska State Champions in Class A golf.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 23, 2025

Curriculum assessment and evaluation projects may not always spark immediate enthusiasm, but a recent well-organized team project in our higher education program demonstrated the power of collaboration. Thanks to the incredible participation of our faculty, improvements in student learning were not just planned, but successfully implemented. The changes made as part of this academic assessment/evaluation project to enhance student success yielded significant improvements.

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