Edsurge
JULY 30, 2025
This story was published by a Voices of Change fellow. Learn more about the fellowship here. Consider the scene: I am an English teacher in a Title I school in Chicagoland with a predominantly Latino, immigrant and first-generation student population. It’s a diverse environment where the stakes are high for students. Because of this, I carry more than just content and pedagogy into my classroom.
eSchool News
JULY 28, 2025
Key points: Students aren’t just reading better–they’re reading because they want to Solving our literacy crisis starts in the lecture hall From school year to summer: Why reliable edtech matters to boost literacy For more news on literacy initiatives, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub By the time students reach high school, reading struggles are harder to hide–and harder to address.
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Teach Thought
AUGUST 1, 2025
Skip to content Critical Thinking Workbook Read Expand Recent Critical Thinking Posts Learning Posts Literacy Posts Critical Thinking Terms Assessment Terms More Expand Search Contact 3-Question Survey Toggle Menu 65 Examples Of Project-Based Learning For A Modern World by TeachThought Staff In 13 Brilliant Outcomes Of Project-Based Learning , we gave a quick example of project-based learning to illustrate the relationship between learning objectives and the products and artifacts produced by pr
Elevate k12
JULY 28, 2025
A New Era of Collaboration to Shape the Future of Virtual Instruction The teacher shortage isn’t new, but the urgency has never been greater. Today, more than 411,000 classrooms across the U.S. are without a fully certified teacher. That’s 1 in 8 students starting their day without the instruction they deserve. At Elevate K-12, we believe the solution isn’t to wait.
Teach Hub
JULY 28, 2025
Not all challenges that students face in the classroom are visible. Some students are managing conditions that you may not see, but affect how they learn, process information, and participate in the classroom. These conditions, known as “invisible disabilities,” include a range of medical, mental health, and learning challenges. As a teacher , understanding these challenges and how they impact students will help you create a classroom that is both inclusive and supportive.
eSchool News
JULY 28, 2025
Key points: As students use AI, they must have strong digital literacy skills Building an educator’s AI toolbox AI tools that support learning–not cheating For more news on digital literacy and AI, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub If you are old enough, you remember it well. The flimsy blue book handed out as you walked through the door to a college exam.
Faculty Focus
JULY 31, 2025
In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed from a distant technological concept to an everyday tool accessible to our students. In recent years, AI has proven to be a disruptor in the delivery of education, raising concerns among educators. Rather than viewing AI as a threat to academic integrity or a shortcut that undermines learning, educators have an opportunity to reframe AI as a collaborative partner in the educational process (Bowe
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Teach Hub
JULY 29, 2025
If you’re a new teacher, you’ve probably stared at a blank lesson plan template wondering where to even begin. Maybe you’ve Googled examples or asked for help, only to feel more confused than before. That’s okay and is totally normal. Lesson planning can feel like a huge task at first, but once you get the hang of it, it becomes a routine part of your day.
eSchool News
JULY 29, 2025
Key points: In the age of AI, independent thinking is more important than ever Building an educator’s AI toolbox AI tools that support learning–not cheating For more on AI and cognitive debt, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub As AI tools become increasingly embedded in K-12 education, they offer personalized learning, real-time feedback, and access to information at unprecedented speed.
Faculty Focus
JULY 29, 2025
Communication is hard. Even in the best of circumstances, every interaction carries not just the message we intend to send but also our own assumptions, our students’ assumptions, and the ever-growing complexity of language and tone, not to mention the medium itself. This complexity only multiplies in today’s higher ed environment, where faculty and staff are expected to reach students across multiple platforms — LMS announcements, emails, texts, apps — with messages that range from compassionat
1 plus 1 plus 1 equals 1
JULY 31, 2025
Whether your child loves to write or groans at the thought, choosing the right homeschool writing curriculum can make all the difference. From structured, step-by-step programs to creative, literature-rich approaches, there’s a wide variety of writing resources to meet your family’s needs. As a homeschooler for over 20 years with my three kids, I have seen and used a lot of homeschool curriculum.
Teachers Pay Teachers
JULY 30, 2025
Who doesn’t love the thrill of cracking a code or unraveling a secret cipher? Math escape rooms turn your classroom into a world of mystery and adventure where every equation is a clue waiting to be solved. Think of math as the ultimate puzzle partner, with each formula a key and every problem a lock begging to be opened. These immersive escape experiences put students’ brains to the ultimate test, transforming routine reviews into captivating quests full of twists, teamwork, and “Aha!
eSchool News
JULY 31, 2025
This post originally appeared on the Christensen Institute’s blog and is reposted here with permission. Key points: There are four key angles that illustrate AI’s potential impact on education AI can personalize learning–it can’t make students care AI in education needs more than innovation–it needs intention For more on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub A few weeks ago, MIT’s Media Lab put out a st udy on how AI affects the brain.
Faculty Focus
JULY 27, 2025
Across college campus classrooms, students of all ages have a deep need to feel welcomed, included, and engaged in their learning communities. In order to best prepare our college students for their professional careers, professors and instructors should foster social and emotional learning in their learning spaces. Social and emotional learning is linked to the success of students, teachers, and school environments (Usakli & Ekici, 2018).
Cult of Pedagogy
JULY 30, 2025
Listen to the interview with Tom Rademacher: Sponsored by Alpaca and EVERFI This page contains Bookshop.org links. When you make a purchase through these links, Cult of Pedagogy gets a small percentage of the sale at no extra cost to you. What’s the difference between Amazon and Bookshop.org? I’m pretty good at teacher-things , lots of them anyway.
GovTech
JULY 31, 2025
A study in Oklahoma will examine the benefits and challenges of the expansion of educational technology in classrooms, focusing on its impact on the health and academic performance of elementary school students.
eSchool News
JULY 31, 2025
Key points: Let AI support the writing process, not define the product Building an educator’s AI toolbox AI tools that support learning–not cheating For more news on using AI in writing, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub A colleague of ours recently attended an AI training where the opening slide featured a list of all the ways AI can revolutionize our classrooms.
Faculty Focus
JULY 27, 2025
Across college campus classrooms, students of all ages have a deep need to feel welcomed, included, and engaged in their learning communities. In order to best prepare our college students for their professional careers, professors and instructors should foster social and emotional learning in their learning spaces. Social and emotional learning is linked to the success of students, teachers, and school environments (Usakli & Ekici, 2018).
Teach Hub
AUGUST 1, 2025
If you’ve ever seen your students light up at the idea of a scavenger hunt, you already know it’s one of the easiest ways to sneak in learning without it feeling like work. But coming up with one that really grabs everyone’s attention, works with your content, and keeps all learners included, takes a little planning. Here’s how to create a scavenger hunt that works with your curriculum and gets all your students involved, no matter what subject you teach or grade you have.
From the Pond
JULY 31, 2025
Ladybug Clocks, Coloring, and Telling Time Fun! 🐞⏰ If you're teaching your students to tell time to the hour and half hour, I have an exciting little update for you! My popular time-telling resource just got even better! Clocks for Hour and Half Hour Time now includes a bonus coloring page featuring 3 clocks—perfect for writing both analog and digital time.
eSchool News
AUGUST 1, 2025
Key points: Easy direct communication solidifies district connections with families The dos and don’ts of parent-educator communication 5 ways school districts can create successful community partnerships For more on school communication, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub When you open the doors to a brand-new school, you’re not just filling classrooms, you’re building a community from the ground up.
Cal Matters
JULY 30, 2025
In summary Inland Empire high school students have a higher graduation rate than their peers in California but are below average when it comes to enrolling in college. Inland Empire students graduate at slightly higher rates than their peers in other parts of California. So why do they lag in college enrollment and graduation? A report by the Public Policy Institute of California looked at why Inland Empire students fall behind and what educators can do to get more students on the college track.
EdTech Magazine
AUGUST 1, 2025
Digital tools make it easier than ever to get in touch with like-minded technology professionals, but it’s important not to confuse this with impactful connection. While technology can support such connection, it’s important to consider purposefully curated spaces and local organizations that bring K–12 IT leaders together. Recently, several areas have begun investing in this type of connection with the creation and expansion of state chapters through CoSN.
Teachers Pay Teachers
AUGUST 1, 2025
Teachers have many tools to make secondary learning fun and engaging — a question of the day for high school students is just one of them! These open-ended and trivia-style questions help build classroom community , encourage self-expression, strengthen student connections, and easily tie into academic goals. They’re also low-pressure, meaning students don’t need to speak in front of the class, but the questions still spark thoughtful conversations.
eSchool News
JULY 30, 2025
Key points: AI can support personalized learning, but only if safety and privacy are priorities Enterprise AI is changing education Phishing attacks are evolving, but schools can fight back For more on shadow AI and privacy, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub In 2025, schools are sitting on more data than ever before. Student records, attendance, health information, behavioral logs, and digital footprints generated by edtech tools have turned K-12 institutions into data-rich environments.
k12
AUGUST 1, 2025
What’s next after high school? For 62% of young adults , the answer is: they’re not sure. And if that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Career uncertainty is incredibly common among teens, especially in today’s ever-changing job landscape. But here’s the good news: you don’t need a perfect plan to get started. In fact, starting with curiosity, not commitment, is the key to confident career exploration.
Edsurge
AUGUST 1, 2025
Daniel Montgomery’s love of books started as a youngster with weekly visits to the public library, which fittingly led him to a nearly two-decade career as an English teacher. As an educator, he became a union leader. That led to another long tenure, this time as president of the Illinois Federation of Teachers, where he was first elected president in 2010.
Teachers Pay Teachers
JULY 28, 2025
From self-driving cars to ocean-cleaning automatons, robots play a major part in modern scientific discoveries — and so do your high school students! This new generation of robotics engineers will use their knowledge and understanding of robotics fundamentals to create systems that improve our lives, save our planet, and bring us further into the future.
eSchool News
JULY 29, 2025
Key points: Digital learning offers flexibility for students with varied interests The best tools to create blended learning environments Teachers see online learning as critical for workforce readiness in 2025 For more news on learning modalities, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Digital learning–in the form of online, hybrid, and blended schools and courses–is growing steadily in U.S. schools.
EdTech Magazine
JULY 29, 2025
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently shared data about the impact of artificial intelligence on employment over the next decade. AI’s influence is everywhere, with software developers expected to gain 17.9% more jobs, while insurance appraisers stand to lose 9.2% of available jobs. The data underscores the need for flexibility in order to succeed in future careers.
Edsurge
JULY 31, 2025
The enrollment cliff has long loomed in the minds of higher education leaders anticipating that a sharp decline in the number of incoming students starting around 2025 could spell disaster for their institutions’ bottom line. And a lesser discussed — but equally concerning — enrollment cliff is potentially emerging within the K-12 education sector. While colleges are seeing the dip in large part because of the questioned value of degrees , the K-12 space is facing a perfect storm of factors that
John Spenser
JULY 29, 2025
Throughout this summer, I’ve had the opportunity to lead professional development on ethical AI integration throughout the United States. In some cases, it’s been a keynote and customized sessions. In other cases, it’s been a deep dive 1-3 day workshop. The audience has ranged from. The post Back to School in the Age of AI appeared first on John Spencer.
eSchool News
AUGUST 1, 2025
Key points: Simple, actionable steps go a long way in school cybersecurity Rethinking school cybersecurity strategies amid federal budget cuts What to know about the newest cybersecurity attack putting your school at risk For more news on school cybersecurity, visit eSN’s IT Leadership hub Virtual reality field trips now enable students to explore the Great Wall of China, the International Space Station, and ancient Rome without leaving the classroom.
EdTech Magazine
JULY 28, 2025
K–12 schools are searching for artificial intelligence policies for staff and students. There is not currently a federal policy on school use of AI, and the AI guidance from the departments of education in 22 states does not equate to specific school policies. Some districts have begun to craft their own AI policies to fill the gaps; however, this approach also has its challenges.
Teach Your Kids
AUGUST 1, 2025
Physics helps us understand how the world works, from why a ball falls to how satellites stay in orbit. It builds analytical thinking, mathematical reasoning, and a habit of asking deep, foundational questions—skills that are valuable in everyday life and across a wide range of careers. As the workforce continues to evolve toward technology, energy, and engineering fields, physics provides essential knowledge for future jobs in aerospace, robotics, data science, and clean tech.
GovTech
JULY 31, 2025
Recognizing that complex admissions processes and expensive consultations were a barrier to college for many, a senior at Pine Creek High School made a website with an AI chatbot to answer students’ questions.
eSchool News
JULY 28, 2025
IRVINE, Calif. /PRNewswire/ — MIND Education today announced the launch of InsightMath , the only K-6 core math curriculum redefining math instruction with an approach explicitly designed around how the brain learns. Rooted in neuroscience research and powered by visual-first instruction, InsightMath equips students with the time, tools, and experiences they need to become confident mathematical thinkers.
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