eSchool News
MAY 29, 2025
This post originally appeared on Linewize’s blog and is reposted here with permission. AI is fast becoming the tool that we soon wont be able to do without. And yet, only a quarter of districts in the U.S. have released a formal AI policy to help guide their communitys usage, making it harder to know where exactly the boundaries of appropriate usage sit.
k12 Digest
MAY 28, 2025
On a quiet morning in Ottawas Rockcliffe Park, more than a century ago, a woman named Theodora Philpot opened her home to four young students. There was no fanfarejust a vision, a small classroom, and a deep belief in what girls could achieve when given the right environment to grow. That moment in 1915 became the foundation of what is now Elmwood School an institution that, in 2025, proudly celebrates 110 years of inspiring young women to lead with confidence and purpose.
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EdTech Magazine
MAY 28, 2025
Security preparedness is important for everyone working in a K12 environment, especially for those in school leadership. Cybersecurity and physical security incidents alike require a rapid response to mitigate damage. Nearly 80% of IT professionals agreed that incident response was helpful to their organization, according to research from CDW. Despite the benefits, security training may not be at the top of every K12 leaders to-do list.
Edsurge
MAY 30, 2025
When Molly Lane was a school social worker, walking down the hall with colleagues sometimes turned into impromptu therapy sessions. Parsing education data into snack-sized servings. It became clear, she says, that the school system wasnt doing enough to support teachers mental health. Those experiences led her to open Teacher Talk, a therapy practice that caters to the needs of educators.
eSchool News
MAY 26, 2025
Key points: To deliver effective reading intervention strategies, educators must understand the causes behind delayed reading We are just beginning the uphill climb to improve student reading scores Engaging the reluctant reader: Benefits of gamified learning For more news on literacy, see eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Supporting delayed readers requires a thoughtful and research-informed approach.
k12 Digest
MAY 28, 2025
Its a familiar story for many parentswatching their child struggle in school, knowing they are capable but somehow unable to thrive in a traditional classroom. For a group of dedicated parents in 2003, this concern turned into action. They envisioned a school where children who didnt fit the standard mold could still succeed, not just academically but socially and emotionally.
EdTech Magazine
MAY 29, 2025
Cellphone policies are on the rise in K12 education, with 77% of public schools prohibiting cellphone use in class, according to the latest data from the National Center for Education Statistics. Why ban phones? According to the NCES report, 53% of school leaders say the devices have a negative impact on academic performance. School administrators also worry about the potential for isolation as kids connect with screens rather than each other.
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eSchool News
MAY 27, 2025
Key points: For students with autism, the right supports are often the difference between just getting by in school and truly thriving How schools can better support neurodiverse students Heres how I use tech to help neurodivergent students gain agency For more news on students with autism, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Recent public commentary about autism has brought new urgency to the conversation.
Teach Thought
MAY 27, 2025
This Blooms Digital Taxonomy helps teachers evaluate and design digital tasks like ChatGPT use, blogging, podcasting, and more. The post A Bloom’s Digital Taxonomy For Evaluating Digital Tasks appeared first on TeachThought.
Teacher Toms Blog
MAY 30, 2025
I've told this story before, but it bears repeating. I once randomly met a teacher from a local high school at a social event. I knew that one of my young relatives, then a 15-year-old, attended the school, so naturally I mentioned him. The teacher shook his head, then said, "I worry about that kid." I didn't know the boy well, but I'd been seeing him at family gatherings two or three times a year for over a decade and I'd never noticed anything to worry about.
EdTech Magazine
MAY 27, 2025
Classroom audio technology can enable a student in the back of the room to hear their teacher, but new tools go far beyond voice projection features. Todays K12 classroom audio is IP-based, allowing it to integrate seamlessly with other systems and technologies. For example, teachers may have a panic button on their microphone for easy access in a school emergency.
eSchool News
MAY 29, 2025
Key points: They’re not just comics–graphic novels have secret literacy powers Student-created book reviews inspire a global reading culture Offering books with favorite licensed characters can engage young readers For more news on literacy, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Walk into any classroom today and youll hear a familiar refrain from teachers: How do we get kids excited about reading again?
Ask a Tech Teacher
MAY 27, 2025
The program that says ‘pro’ more than any other is Adobe Photoshop. Believe it or not, there are a whole list of skills easy enough for a fifth grader (maybe even fourth, but I haven’t had time to test it yet). Over the next months, in this series, I’ll show you how to teach Photoshop skills appropriate for fifth grade and up.
Organized Classroom
MAY 30, 2025
Staff morale boosters for teachers are important for retention of staff members and keeping the overall vibe in the school building high. By boosting the camaraderie amongst the employees, they begin to feel appreciated, which encourages them personally to do a better job, which in turn creates a snowball effect throughout the building. Improving teacher morale in schools ensures a great school year for the adults and children alike!
Teacher Toms Blog
MAY 28, 2025
"Students are not where they need to be or where we want them to be." This is a quote from the commissioner of the National Center for Education Statistics regarding the National Assessment of Educational Progress report released in January. "Generation Alpha" is what we're calling children born since 2010, which covers everyone from 0-25, the group that is currently being "schooled.
eSchool News
MAY 30, 2025
Key points: Existing AI tools are not bad–theyre just incomplete How will AI impact students biggest challenges? Easy to find, not always true: Helping students evaluate AI-generated content For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub For years now, the promise of AI in education has centered around efficiency–grading faster, recommending better content, or predicting where a student might struggle.
Edsurge
MAY 29, 2025
Although it is not known for swiftness, the Supreme Court surprised the nation last week with a relatively speedy decision on its first case involving charter schools. The court heard oral arguments for St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School v. Drummond at the end of April, less than a month before issuing its decision. Arising out of a contested charter grant issued to an openly religious virtual charter school in Oklahoma, the case was a test of both the long-standing interpretation of
We are Teachers
MAY 28, 2025
Looking for ways to make remote learning easier? These Chromebook keyboard hacks are perfect for students and teachers!
Faculty Focus
MAY 29, 2025
After 13 years of testing higher-order active learning modalities in the classroom, collecting data, building a database, and analyzing student learning results in bi-annual principles of marketing classes, my colleague and I saw two important results emerge. First, all students, regardless of their SES (socio-economic status) standing, showed significantly higher levels of retained learning than the control group which used the time-honored lectures, basic active learning techniques, and case a
eSchool News
MAY 27, 2025
Key points: English Learner students showed impressive growth with literacy support Student-created book reviews inspire a global reading culture We are just beginning the uphill climb to improve student reading scores For more news on literacy, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub When we began noticing significant gaps for both our English Learner students and native English speakers between intentional phonemic awareness and work with word parts–due to missed instruction during the
EdTech Magazine
MAY 30, 2025
As schools increasingly adopt artificial intelligence tools for learning, the right security measures must be in place. While there are exceptions, such as Georgias Gwinnett County Public Schools, most school districts dont have a CISO or an AI expert on staff to make decisions on AI security procedures. AI is being pushed into schools as necessary without all of the fundamentals in place, says Clara Lin Hawking, cofounder and executive director at Kompass Education.
We are Teachers
MAY 28, 2025
Explore the cloud, learn about space technology, find out how sports are streamed, and more with free Amazon virtual field trips!
Catlin Tucker
MAY 27, 2025
Podcast Episode Episode Description In this episode, I talk with Dr. Brandee Ramirez about what it takes to lead AI implementation across a school district. She shares how her work focuses on supporting all stakeholdersteachers, students, families, and staffin building confidence with AI tools and understanding their practical value. Dr. Ramirez unpacks the difference between an edtech rollout and an AI rollout, highlights why scaffolding is key, and explains how her districts emerging technolog
eSchool News
MAY 30, 2025
Key points: Bridging the gap between theory and practice helps support every reader We are just beginning the uphill climb to improve student reading scores Video game design boosts students literacy skills For more news on literacy, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub The recent NAEP scores have confirmed a sobering truth: Our schools remain in the grips of a literacy crisis.
Ask a Tech Teacher
MAY 30, 2025
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We are Teachers
MAY 28, 2025
What does the research say about summer slide? Get a free toolkit with tips, printables, and more to address potential summer learning loss.
Imagination Soup
MAY 27, 2025
Space is endlessly fascinatingespecially for curious kids! Whether theyre dreaming of becoming astronauts, wondering what happened to Pluto, or obsessed with the moon and Mars, The post Out-of-This-World Reads: Best Space & Solar System Books for Kids appeared first on Imagination Soup.
eSchool News
MAY 27, 2025
Nancy Frey and Doug Fisher know their way around an education acronym. Both professors at San Diego State University and teacher leaders at Health Sciences High and Middle College, they are constantly focused on improving teaching practices and school leadership. So, of course, they have some thoughts on AI. In this conversation, Nancy and Doug advocate for a balanced approach to AI integration in schools, positioning themselves between “boomers” (enthusiasts) and “doomers̶
Teach Thought
MAY 27, 2025
126 Digital Learning Verbs Based on Blooms Taxonomy by TeachThought Staff At TeachThought, were enthusiastic supporters of any learning taxonomy. (We even created our own, theTeachThought Learning Taxonomy.) Put simply, learning taxonomies help us think about how learning happens. Even if theyre not good as weve often seen the DOK framework described, they still highlight.
We are Teachers
MAY 27, 2025
If you don't laminate everything, are you even a teacher? Here are the best laminators for teachers in every price range.
GovTech
MAY 29, 2025
The nonprofit AI Education Project recently posted the first several episodes from aiEDU Studios, a platform for long-form, in-depth conversations with experts on artificial intelligence and education.
eSchool News
MAY 30, 2025
Microsoft Corp. and the National FFA Organization on Tuesday announced the national expansion of FarmBeats for Students, a cutting-edge educational program integrating smart sensors, data science and artificial intelligence (AI) to teach precision agriculture in classrooms. Starting today, FFA teachers and students throughout the United States, including FFA chapters in 185 middle and high schools, will receive a classroom set of FarmBeats for Students kits free of charge.
Organized Classroom
MAY 28, 2025
Its that time again. End of the school year and nothing sounds as great as chillin at home with a great book or watching your own kids play in your backyard. But, you still need to get that classroom packed up, cleaned, and plan those classroom celebrations. Organizing for the end of the school year doesn’t have to be difficult when you break it in to smaller pieces.
Priceless Ponderings
MAY 25, 2025
Priceless Ponderings Simple Science Safety Lab Rules: A Guide for Your classroom You know that moment when the glue sticks become lipstick, and the magnifying glasses turn into superhero goggles? Yep, its science time in the elementary classroom. And while its one of the most exciting times of the day for students, it can also be one of the most chaoticunless youve got clear science safety lab rules in place.
Teacher Mood
MAY 25, 2025
As the final bell rings and the classroom lights flick off for summer , many teachers feel a strange mix of exhaustion and hope. Youve made it. Youve given your all. And now, its time to breathe. But if you’re anything like me, your brain doesnt exactly clock out. Even in June, your mind drifts back to moments from the school yearsome you want to relive, and others you wish had gone differently.
eSchool News
MAY 27, 2025
Nancy Frey and Doug Fisher know their way around an education acronym. Both professors at San Diego State University and teacher leaders at Health Sciences High and Middle College, they are constantly focused on improving teaching practices and school leadership. So, of course, they have some thoughts on AI. In this conversation, Nancy and Doug advocate for a balanced approach to AI integration in schools, positioning themselves between “boomers” (enthusiasts) and “doomers̶
The Applicious Teacher
MAY 25, 2025
Teaching UFLI in 2nd grade? Its a game-changer, but lets be real, it can also feel like a full-on juggling act. Between the magnetic letters, slide decks, sound walls, and making sure your students are actually engaged, its a lot. After a full year of using the UFLI Phonics program in my second grade classroom, (and for two years prior in small group!
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