eSchool News

AUGUST 5, 2025

Key points: AI doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful AI tools are everyday study buddies, survey finds AI tools that support learning–not cheating For more news on AI in schools, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub In the last year, we’ve seen an extraordinary push toward integrating artificial intelligence in classrooms. Among educators, that trend has evoked responses from optimism to opposition.

Education

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 8, 2025

Many (most?) states now administer yearly assessments online. If students haven’t used online testing tools before, this can be a daunting task. Having computer devices as optional education tools is a massive difference from requiring students to use them for graded assessments. This can be intimidating for both students and teachers. The good news: It doesn’t take as much time and practice as you might think to prepare.

Technology

k12 Digest

AUGUST 6, 2025

Nick Casey is a dedicated educational leader whose work is centred on cultivating a strong and unified school culture, delivering high-quality learning and teaching through a rigorous curriculum, and fostering meaningful partnerships with families and the wider community. At the core of Nick’s leadership is the belief that culture is built when all adults function as one, aligned in purpose, values, and action.

Culture

Teach Hub

AUGUST 8, 2025

Have you ever seen a student beam with pride while passing out papers or when you ask them to be a line leader? That’s because classroom jobs matter. They aren’t just to keep kids busy or your classroom running smoothly – though that definitely helps. These jobs build a classroom community where students learn to be part of something that is bigger than themselves.

Students

eSchool News

AUGUST 4, 2025

Key points: Supporting emergent writing empowers children to become confident communicators Beyond formulas: Embracing complexity in writing instruction From school year to summer: Why reliable edtech matters to boost literacy For more news on literacy, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Just as a gardener plants seeds and nurtures them into strong, flourishing plants, early childhood educators have the opportunity to nurture the earliest seeds of literacy in young children.

Writing

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 7, 2025

Educators have sought to understand why some students persist in overcoming challenges, while others do not. We present an exploration of growth mindset initiatives as factors that promote persistence and student success in online courses. This exploratory review focuses on the relevant literature, includes practical suggestions for classroom applications in online courses, and indicates avenues for future research.

Instructors

k12 Digest

AUGUST 6, 2025

Nick Casey is a dedicated educational leader whose work is centred on cultivating a strong and unified school culture, delivering high-quality learning and teaching through a rigorous curriculum, and fostering meaningful partnerships with families and the wider community. At the core of Nick’s leadership is the belief that culture is built when all adults function as one, aligned in purpose, values, and action.

Culture

eSchool News

AUGUST 6, 2025

Key points: A truly effective MTSS model integrates trauma-responsive strategies into every tier of support 3 key actions for trauma-informed student supports Trauma-informed teaching strategies can benefit all students For more news on trauma-informed teaching, visit eSN’s SEL & Well-Being hub Across the country, our schools are being taxed beyond their capacity to support educational success.

Students

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 5, 2025

Imagine a classroom where AI helps students learn more effectively and faculty have more time to focus on what they do best. That future is closer than you think, thanks to the rise of generative AI. Higher education professionals find themselves in a new world with these emerging tools and their capacity to dramatically change how everyone thinks and learns.

Skills

EFL Magazine

AUGUST 5, 2025

A Short Guide to Acronyms in ELT Like any profession or field, the teaching of English has evolved and developed a whole range of acronyms and specialised terms to describe […] The post A Short Guide to Acronyms in ELT appeared first on EFL Magazine.

English

GovTech

AUGUST 8, 2025

New agreements with Google, Microsoft, Adobe and IBM aim to integrate AI training, tools and curriculum support across the state’s community colleges and CSU system.

Curriculum

eSchool News

AUGUST 4, 2025

Key points: Career readiness initiatives and trends have meaningful impacts on students Integrating technology in CTE classrooms Middle and high school students need education, career guidance For more on career readiness and CTE, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Today’s workforce requires adaptable, skilled individuals with the confidence to creatively apply background knowledge to complex, real-world opportunities.

Critical Thinking

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 5, 2025

Imagine a classroom where AI helps students learn more effectively and faculty have more time to focus on what they do best. That future is closer than you think, thanks to the rise of generative AI. Higher education professionals find themselves in a new world with these emerging tools and their capacity to dramatically change how everyone thinks and learns.

Skills

Teachers Pay Teachers

AUGUST 8, 2025

As summer break draws to a close, many teachers find themselves wondering: “What should I do during the first week of school?” While it can be tempting to dive right into academics on day one — especially in middle and high school when there is so much material to cover for the year — those first few days offer a unique opportunity for teachers to set the tone and culture of their classroom.

High School

Edsurge

AUGUST 6, 2025

This story was published by a Voices of Change fellow. Learn more about the fellowship here. Growing up as a sci-fi geek, the promise of humanity's future among the stars was bolstered by artificial intelligence. In “Star Trek,” the ship’s omnipresent computer was a font of knowledge, advice, and could even make a cup of Earl Grey. However, in today’s society, the specter of AI is often portrayed as a villain by the media and general society, particularly when it comes to AI in the classroom.

Essay

eSchool News

AUGUST 8, 2025

Key points: Many students struggle to read and are not prepared for middle school rigors Beyond formulas: Embracing complexity in writing instruction From school year to summer: Why reliable edtech matters to boost literacy For more news on literacy, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Today’s middle schoolers continue to struggle post-pandemic to read and write at the level needed to successfully navigate more complex academic content in the upper grades and beyond, according to a n

High School

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 3, 2025

After some 21 years teaching online in the University system, I’ve come to the conclusion that there is no absolute one thing that has more emphasis for student success than others, except life. I’ve tried course corrections (Navy); revisions to materials ad infinitum (at Vol. 74); communications efforts that has the FCC asking for advice; Soft Skills efforts that has made the Work Force smile; and, writing skills tactics that would make Edgar Allen Poe begin ‘raven’ over these efforts!

Instructors

Teachers Pay Teachers

AUGUST 4, 2025

High schoolers love to ask, “When am I going to use this in my real life?” When you teach life skills like financial literacy, time management, and social-emotional understanding, they won’t need to ask that question anymore! Use these low-prep life skills activities for high school students who are just a few years (or even months!

High School

GovTech

AUGUST 4, 2025

Cambridge Central School District leaders say their limited cellphone restrictions resulted in a marked improvement in student discipline issues, including bullying and distractions.

Schools

eSchool News

AUGUST 6, 2025

Key points: Let’s help our students think, write, and grow in an AI-powered world 5 AI tools that offer more than hype Educators: Lack of infrastructure and vision limit AI’s potential For more news on students using AI, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Don’t Ask How I Finished… Just Thank ChatGPT That was the caption beneath a beaming graduate’s Instagram post, balloons, cake, and two bouquets in hand.

Ethics

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 3, 2025

After some 21 years teaching online in the University system, I’ve come to the conclusion that there is no absolute one thing that has more emphasis for student success than others, except life. I’ve tried course corrections (Navy); revisions to materials ad infinitum (at Vol. 74); communications efforts that has the FCC asking for advice; Soft Skills efforts that has made the Work Force smile; and, writing skills tactics that would make Edgar Allen Poe begin ‘raven’ over these efforts!

Instructors

Cult of Pedagogy

AUGUST 3, 2025

Listen to the interview with Julie Lause: Sponsored by Alpaca and EVERFI If you’re a parent or a teacher, you’ve probably seen the annual school supply debate online. Flipping through your phone on any social media platform, you’re bound to see: The tearful story of a 7 year old who had his Spiderman folder, pencils, and erasers summarily collected by the teacher on the first day of school and thrown in the communal bin.

Grades

Cemd

AUGUST 5, 2025

California Districts Gear Up for the 2025 Math Curriculum Adoption As California districts prepare for a 2025 math curriculum adoption, education leaders across the state are navigating an evolving instructional materials landscape. With many districts still using pre-2015 curriculum, this moment marks a critical opportunity to get updated, high-quality, inclusive materials in the hands of teachers and students.

Math

eSchool News

AUGUST 8, 2025

Key points: The advent of AI is not the first–or the last–time educators adopt new technologies 5 AI tools that offer more than hype Bridging the language gap with AI tools every teacher can use For more news on AI adoption in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Forty-some years ago, students sat in straight rows with books, papers, and pencils neatly lined up on their desks.

Education

GovTech

AUGUST 7, 2025

A North Carolina school district this week organized a generative AI "prompt-a-thon" to help students build AI literacy through discussing, designing and experimenting with various programs.

Schools

EFL Magazine

AUGUST 6, 2025

How to Teach Speaking to Upper-Intermediate Students For teachers involved in the learning and preparatory process with students of upper-intermediate level, aiming at a B1/ B2 degree, the challenge of […] The post How to Teach Speaking to Upper-Intermediate Students appeared first on EFL Magazine.

Teaching

Teachers Pay Teachers

AUGUST 8, 2025

The Socratic seminar may have ancient Greek origins, but this method of classroom discussion is as relevant as ever to today’s educational environment. It helps students organize their research, refer to textual evidence, ask clarifying questions, and work collaboratively to come to a shared conclusion. And best of all, the students run it themselves!

High School

EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 8, 2025

It’s been a summer of artificial intelligence for educational technology stakeholders. ISTELive 25 showcased AI integration into a diverse lineup of products and featured speakers sharing practical advice for school districts. The White House developed America’s AI Action Plan. And the American Federation of Teachers announced plans to bring AI literacy to educators throughout the U.S. via a partnership with Microsoft, OpenAI, Anthropic and the United Federation of Teachers.

Intelligence

We are Teachers

AUGUST 4, 2025

Quick, easy brain breaks for kids that will help students re-energize, refocus, and give their brains a much-needed boost.

Motivation

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 6, 2025

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m taking a few days this summer to review them with you. Some are from members of the Ask a Tech Teacher crew. Others, from tech teachers who work with the same publisher I do. All of them, I’ve found well-suited to the task of scaling and differentiating tech skills for age groups, scaffolding learning year-to-year, taking into account the perspectives and norms of all stakeholders, with appropriate me

STEM

Teachers Pay Teachers

AUGUST 7, 2025

Back-to-school season brings fresh starts, new students, refreshed classroom decor, and the promise of a great year ahead. While it’s a time to introduce rules and set expectations, it’s also the perfect opportunity to build the foundations of strong relationships and a positive classroom culture. Your first-day-of-school activities help students to feel safe, seen, and connected.

Activities

GovTech

AUGUST 8, 2025

Houston Independent School District intends to build a new career and technical education center and upgrade its current one with ith more emphasis on the use of drones and cybersecurity.

Education

eSchool News

AUGUST 7, 2025

Key points: Public school districts face mounting healthcare costs–the right investments are key Empowering school staff with emergency response protocols 5 strategies to refine recruitment and help solve the teacher shortage For more on school benefits, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub For public school districts across Florida and much of the country, employee benefits–particularly health insurance–are among the largest and fastest-growing budget line items.

Schools

Reading Power Gear

AUGUST 5, 2025

I know! I know! It’s still August and you don’t want to think about school right now! BUT… I have just started to see a LOT of new back to school books so wanted to just share some of my favourites so you can be ready with the latest and greatest back to school books on the first day back! Here are ten new, wonderful picture books to help make the back-to-school transition a little smoother for you and your new students: Scarecited on the First Day of School – Allah L.

Schools

We are Teachers

AUGUST 5, 2025

These breathing exercises for students can help reset the energy of your classroom, but yours as a teacher, too.

Teachers

Organized Classroom

AUGUST 6, 2025

Engaging children in learning math and English can be a challenging task, but with the right activities, it can become an enjoyable and rewarding experience. One effective way to make learning fun is by incorporating hands-on activities that allow children to explore and interact with the concepts they are learning. For example, in math, activities such as using manipulatives like counting blocks or fraction bars can help children visualize and understand abstract concepts.

English

Edsurge

AUGUST 7, 2025

Lately, Angela Reyes’ oldest daughter talks her ear off. “Sometimes I’m like, ‘I need you to quiet down!’” Reyes laughed. But when the now-12-year-old was a kindergartener, her speech was largely unintelligible. Reyes credited school-based speech therapy for her daughter’s progress and that of her three sons. Reyes and her four children are among the nearly 80 million Americans covered by either Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Plan (CHIP).

Disabilities