eSchool News

JULY 21, 2023

Key points: Investing in mental health training, resources, and digital tools supports students’ immediate needs and creates a foundation for the long term By leaning into the power of human connection and leveraging digital health tools, schools can proactively enhance student well-being See related article: Using tech to combat trauma Schools play a vital role in nurturing the well-being of their students.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 17, 2023

When first implementing the station rotation model , many teachers express concern about designing offline student-led collaborative stations. Although they understand the benefits of these collaborative conversations in station rotation, including increased self-efficacy, relationship building, and constructing knowledge together, teachers usually feel more comfortable designing teacher-led collaborative stations where they can control the discussion and ensure everyone is on task.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 21, 2023

The release of ChatGPT last fall thrust generative artificial intelligence into the spotlight, throwing its development and use into overdrive. In the K–12 ecosystem, excitement is building. “We’re seeing a lot of engagement and enthusiasm,” says Jeremy Roschelle, executive director of Digital Promise, a nonprofit that works to advance equitable education systems.

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Edsurge

JULY 21, 2023

Last September, I was sitting at a long table in the sunlit conference room of my school, looking around at the many new faces on my school’s leadership team. At that moment, I had the jarring realization that my 17 years of service in the school were more than the rest of the team combined. We welcomed a new principal, dean of students, school psychologist and literacy specialist this past year.

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eSchool News

JULY 21, 2023

HOUSTON — Intervene K-12, a Houston-based online tutoring platform, is proud to announce that CEO and founder Aaron McCloud was recently named one of Houston’s “Most Admired” CEOs by the Houston Business Journal (HBJ). An independent panel from multiple industries selected the 49 honorees for the Houston Business Journal recognition based on their strategic leadership, career achievements, contributions to the greater Houston community and more.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 18, 2023

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 Tuesday, I’ll share one of those with you. They’re always brief and always focused. Enjoy! Some websites/blogs are confusing. I have to click through from one site to the next to get the information I wanted until I’m nowhere near where I started.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 19, 2023

When Patti Bartley, a first grade teacher at Cook Elementary in Columbus, Miss., heard she was getting a digital learning coach from the Mississippi Department of Education, she was nervous. “I don’t really use technology unless I’m forced to,” she said in a video highlighting the department's Digital Learning Coach program. She went on to explain that although she regularly uses her Promethean whiteboard, she hadn’t figured out how to implement lessons using student devices.

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eSchool News

JULY 19, 2023

NEW YORK – SmartPass, a digital solution for hallway management, expands its SmartPass Hall Pass product by adding three new products SmartPass Flex, SmartPass Attendance, and SmartPass ID Cards (which is completely free for schools) to support educators with student management tasks throughout the school day. “We found that our customers were jury rigging our hall pass product to use it for other needs,” said Peter Luba, CEO of SmartPass.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 21, 2023

Here are popular online resources to teach about Civics and Government. Click here for updates on this list: Argument Wars CaseMaker –for 6th-8th grade Civics games Congress Court Quest C-Span –Congress at work in video Electoral College—humourous video Executive Command How Laws are Made Law Craft Legislative and Executive Branch Quiz Legislative Branch Qualifications Legislative Branch Quiz Legislative Branch Vocabulary Powers of Congress Public Policy and the Executive and Legisla

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 20, 2023

As K–12 leaders plan for the return to school, many should consider the need for a policy on artificial intelligence. AI conversations are being had in ed tech circles, with experts and thought leaders discussing the technology as it advances. At this year’s Consortium for School Networking conference in March, panelists discussed ChatGPT and its place in schools.

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Edsurge

JULY 17, 2023

As technology becomes increasingly integrated into our daily lives, schools are recognizing the importance of equipping every student with a personal device to facilitate digital learning. These one-to-one initiatives aim to provide students with equal access to educational resources, fostering creativity and critical thinking while preparing them for the demands of a technology-driven world.

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eSchool News

JULY 19, 2023

Key points: Many school districts can’t afford constant technology upgrades and refreshes A managed services model can give districts more flexibility and more opportunities for savings See related article: How to make secure K-12 digital transformation a reality The ever-present issue with technology is its inevitable obsolescence. No matter how groundbreaking an innovation may be, there always seems to be a superior alternative just a few steps away.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 20, 2023

On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong was the first man to place foot on the moon. Commemorate that this year with an exciting collection of websites and apps that take your students to the Moon. Here are some you’ll like: Apollo 11: Countdown to Launch via Google Earth Apollo 11 VR Google Moon –see the Moon in 3D with your Google Earth app How we are going to the Moon –video If the Moon Were Only One Pixel… JFK Challenge — takes kids to the Apollo 11 NASA Educator Guide to the

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 17, 2023

In K–12 school districts, there’s ample information available to support decision-making around key operational and educational concerns — if only schools could make use of it. “School systems are swimming in valuable data that potentially could be used to support students,” says Susan Bearden, former director of digital programs for InnovateEDU, a nonprofit educational organization that is home to the data advocacy group Project Unicorn.

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Edsurge

JULY 19, 2023

At a time when school districts are spending money on edtech like never before, it’s perhaps natural that some educators would be skeptical about both the pace and enthusiasm behind it. As we’ve reported in the past, some teachers have clearly expressed that tech tools should support and not replace their expertise. Meanwhile, changing demographics of students in U.S. public schools raise questions about whether curricula and edtech are staying culturally relevant.

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eSchool News

JULY 21, 2023

Concerns over kids and screen time versus play time are legitimate. According to the National Survey of Children’s Health, 17.0% of youth ages 10 to 17 had obesity in 2020-2021. That rate has increased slightly from 15.5% in 2018-19, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. And yet it’s pretty plain that the screens aren’t going anyway. Educators and parents need to figure out ways to work around the devices and get kids moving.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 18, 2023

As artificial intelligence, and in particular ChatGPT, infiltrates higher education, faculty remain on edge. The most prominent concern is the impact on academic integrity. Will technology induce cheating? How much bot input should be allowed while completing assignments? How do I teach in a world where everyone has a calculator for everything? These concerns are not new.

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EAB

JULY 21, 2023

Blogs Why customer service matters for community colleges Learnings and recommendations from EAB’s 2023 customer service survey I just talked to someone in registration, and they told me to call you! I’ve retold my story to two other people; can’t you see that I was here yesterday? I just want to be able to do this online—why can’t I do this from my phone?

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Edsurge

JULY 18, 2023

Hayley Wise has had to move houses four times in the last 12 years that she’s been a home-based child care provider. Every time she’s moved, Wise’s rent has gone up. Every time she’s moved, she’s had to restart the daunting search for a sympathetic landlord who will rent to her even though she is licensed to have up to 14 young children in her care each day.

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eSchool News

JULY 18, 2023

Key points: As students continue to struggle with reading, it is critical that teachers receive structured literacy training in teacher preparation programs Literacy serves as the foundation of learning, and families should be involved in this learning process See related article : How to support reluctant readers with literacy strategies After 14 years in education, I consider myself to be a good reading teacher.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 18, 2023

As artificial intelligence, and in particular ChatGPT, infiltrates higher education, faculty remain on edge. The most prominent concern is the impact on academic integrity. Will technology induce cheating? How much bot input should be allowed while completing assignments? How do I teach in a world where everyone has a calculator for everything? These concerns are not new.

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Time 4 Kindergarten

JULY 21, 2023

Being a brand new teacher can get overwhelming really quick. With Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest you can quickly spiral into the what do I do mode and I want to do it all mode rather quickly. this article contains affiliate links Starting your career as a kindergarten teacher can be both exciting and overwhelming. As you embark on this rewarding journey, it's crucial to equip yourself with the necessary tools and knowledge to ensure a successful and enjoyable classroom experience for your stud

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Edsurge

JULY 20, 2023

Imagine you are a prospective first-generation college student , seeking to attend an institution of higher education in efforts to obtain economic mobility. Chances are your first steps (among many) will include visiting the websites of colleges and universities of interest. What will you find on your online search? Well, if you visited the Community College of Aurora’s website prior to May 2023, you would have discovered more than 5,500 webpages of content.

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eSchool News

JULY 18, 2023

Key points: You don’t have to be an expert to be a tutor–you just need a willingness to learn as an adult Working with a reputable tutoring organization is essential See related article: 6 keys to effective tutoring What do directing planes to land successfully on the runway and directing students to read successfully in the classroom have in common?

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Faculty Focus

JULY 16, 2023

The following is a sponsored article from the Constructive Dialogue Institute. At some point, most instructors were once students, so it’s easy to relate to sitting in a classroom, listening to a lecture, and perhaps feeling your mind wander. The class that impacted you most was probably taught by a lively individual who found ways to turn their students into an active cast, rather than an audience ready to snooze.

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EAB

JULY 21, 2023

Infographic Digital Marketing Strategies for Engaging Alumni and Donors With increasing pressure to make up for revenue deficits and decreasing alumni engagement, advancement teams across the country are searching for innovative ways to reach and activate their audiences. Expanding your digital marketing strategy can maximize your university's fundraising potential through cost-efective, flexible, and targeted tactics.

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Gaggle Speaks

JULY 21, 2023

Welcome back to another great installment of Fridays with Chief Trawick , a Reimagined Campus Security, LLC public service resource. In today’s post, we’ll be exploring the importance of a crisis management system.

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eSchool News

JULY 18, 2023

AMERICAN FORK, UTAH (PRWEB) — YouScience® , the leading technology provider dedicated to closing the growing skills gap between students and employers, is proud to announce that it has administered over 1 million certification exams to high school students across the U.S., during the 2022-23 academic year. With industry-recognized certifications , students can demonstrate and quantify their skills to share with future employers.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 16, 2023

The following is a sponsored article from the Constructive Dialogue Institute. At some point, most instructors were once students, so it’s easy to relate to sitting in a classroom, listening to a lecture, and perhaps feeling your mind wander. The class that impacted you most was probably taught by a lively individual who found ways to turn their students into an active cast, rather than an audience ready to snooze.

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EAB

JULY 20, 2023

Blogs If You Aren’t Growing Applications, You’re Losing Enrollment New evidence regarding connections between application volume and downstream enrollment outcomes Many colleges have seen an increase in applications in recent years, even as the number of college-bound students has decreased. This, along with persistent staffing issues within admissions teams , has led some enrollment leaders to question whether it is worth allocating scarce resources to drive further application growth.

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Inspired Elementary

JULY 19, 2023

Second grade math reviews are an easy way to help students master the new second grade math skills that they are learning each week. By implementing a daily spiral math review, students will have the extra practice necessary to master the second grade math standards. DAILY 6 Math Review is a standards-based, spiral math review that introduces one new math standards a week.

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eSchool News

JULY 21, 2023

RIDGELAND, Miss.– SchoolStatus , a leader in K-12 data and communications, achieved new business milestones that demonstrate strong company momentum in the first half of 2023 and growing excitement about its solutions from educators and administrators across the country. To support the increasing demand for its solutions, the company has expanded its sales team by 42% this year and appointed Sarah Kiley as Senior Vice President of Sales to lead the team.

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Ericas Ed-ventures

JULY 17, 2023

I have been teaching a long time! I am not going to say just how long but you can see an old TV/VCR combo in the image from my first classroom. Through all this time, I have been in the same school give or take a classroom one up or down the hall. I love decorating classrooms, in fact Carson-Dellosa even invited me twice for a classroom decor blogger summit.

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EAB

JULY 20, 2023

Student Behavior Collaborative We’re Improving Student Behavior, Together Guided, peer-supported workshops to help district leaders create the conditions for positive student behavior in their schools. Sign up now to secure your seat for an upcoming cohort and get a head start on this critical issue. Limited seats available. Seventy-eight percent of over 1100 teachers nationwide identified student behavior as a top concern in the EAB’s Fall 2022 survey on student behavior.

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Edsurge

JULY 18, 2023

“Andrew” grew up in poverty, and neither of his parents went to college. “Carl” grew up in an affluent and well-educated family, with a father who rose through the ranks to become a colonel in the U.S. Army. Both of these students are Black. And their divergent histories reveal the socioeconomic diversity of Black students who study at the nation’s most selective colleges.

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eSchool News

JULY 17, 2023

Key points: An inclusive learning culture support high-quality SEL instruction UDL makes learning accessible for all students, leading to impactful SEL See related article: 5 to thrive: SEL resources to help students grow Social and emotional learning (SEL) is a critical component of education today, and that’s especially true in the wake of the global pandemic, which has left many students grappling with anxiety, depression, and other social-emotional challenges.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 20, 2023

Recently, the Surgeon General called for college campuses to “ramp-up” support as students experience more stress and drop out rates increase at colleges (Adedoyin, 2022). Not surprisingly, this call for action coincides with the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention (AFSP) indicating that suicide death in the United States has increased from 45,979 to 48,183 between the years 2020 and 2021.

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