eSchool News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: The benefits of computer science education are multifaceted and far-reaching Launching a districtwide computer science program for all grades How we use robots and art to make meeting computer science standards fun For more news on computer science education, visit eSN’s STEM hub More policymakers are prioritizing computer science education, recognizing the vital role it and other STEM subjects plays in helping students develop workplace-ready skills, according to the 2024 Stat

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Teacher Cast

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Unleash the potential of live streaming and connect with your educational community in real-time. Featuring top applications recommended by Jeff Bradbury. The post Unlocking the Potential of Live Streaming to Support Your School Community appeared first on TeacherCast Educational Network.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Since the pandemic, the number of students who are missing class has risen. More than a quarter of students were “chronically absent,” meaning they had missed 10 percent of classes or more, during the 2021-2022 school year. That was a steep increase from the 15 percent of students missing that much class before the pandemic. In fact, absenteeism has become such a nationally notable problem that it was picked up by the White House in May.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Unexpected remote learning pivots, tight budgets and funding cliffs have led many school districts to stretch out their IT refresh cycles. While the standard timeline to replace aging infrastructure is every three to five years, some districts are trying to extend that time frame to save money. However, IT experts note that putting off modernization comes with its own costs.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Key points: Lack of awareness is the primary reason students don’t pursue STEM careers Rethinking STEM to shape the future workforce 3 keys to success when introducing robotics to young learners For more news on STEM careers, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub With career interests and aspirations forming as early as age 10, the middle grades are the ideal time to start making connections between students’ academic work and their future career paths.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Ask a Tech Teacher is officially on Thanksgiving break so I’m going to pop in here with two posts from our international team that just couldn’t wait: From Blank Page to First Chapter: A Beginner’s Guide on How to Start Writing a Book- – for the teacher-authors following Ask a Tech Teacher, a how-to primer on writing the book that rattles around in your head (see below) Top 5 Game Development Platforms for Young Coders: Building Skills with Fun –perfect for those still do

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

This article first appeared in The Teaching Professor on September 4, 2018 © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. Try a FREE three-week trial of The Teaching Professor! “What you appreciate appreciates” (Twist, n.d.). One of the practices I have employed in most of my classes during the past several years is “the appreciative close,” which is an offshoot of “the appreciative pause ” recommended by Stephen Brookfield (Brookfield, 2015, pp.95-96).

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Scaffolds help ELLs learn the language and master academic content This ESL teacher ensures students learn the language–and feel the love How edtech is transforming bilingual education in the U.S. For more news on scaffolds for ELLs, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub As schools continue to serve an increasingly diverse student body, many educators face the challenge of meeting the needs of English Language Learners (ELLs) in content-rich classrooms.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Ask a Tech Teacher is officially on Thanksgiving break so I’m going to pop in here with two posts from our international team that just couldn’t wait: Top 5 Game Development Platforms for Young Coders: Building Skills with Fun –perfect for those still doing Hour of Code in December (see below) From Blank Page to First Chapter: A Beginner’s Guide on How to Start Writing a Book– for the teacher-authors following Ask a Tech Teacher, a how-to primer on writing the book that r

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

This article first appeared in The Teaching Professor on November 30, 2015 © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. Try a FREE three-week trial of The Teaching Professor! That’s not a new finding, and it’s something most instructors already know, but it’s the size of the difference that’s often underestimated. Two recent studies, both asking different research questions and using different methodologies, offer still more evidence that the relationship between teachers and students is an integr

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Modernizing an organization’s application portfolio has many benefits, including a better user experience and lower costs when it comes to application maintenance. However, many K–12 districts struggle with how to get started. IT leaders say they plan to spend 42% more on average on application modernization because it is seen as a solution to technical debt and a way to reach digital transformation goals, according to the 2023 Gartner CIO Agenda.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Key points: College is competitive, but students shouldn’t panic about AP classes After COVID, high school GPA isn’t a sure predictor of first-year college GPA Students need clarity on their postsecondary pathways For more news on college readiness, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub It is no secret that college admissions have only become more and more competitive over the last 50 years.

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Cult of Pedagogy

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Listen to my interview with Megan Sumeracki ( transcript ): Sponsored by Alpaca and The Gilder Lehrman Institute This page contains Amazon Affiliate and 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?

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Gaggle Speaks

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

W hen we talk about education, we often imagine the classroom as a safe, welcoming place—a space where students gather to learn, grow, and connect. Yet, for too many students, this vision is clouded by an underlying fear—fear of violence, bullying, or anxiety. These worries have a direct, often invisible effect on student attendance. Chronic absenteeism has become a pressing issue for many school districts, especially when student safety feels uncertain.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

This article first appeared in The Teaching Professor on November 30, 2015 © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. Try a FREE three-week trial of The Teaching Professor! That’s not a new finding, and it’s something most instructors already know, but it’s the size of the difference that’s often underestimated. Two recent studies, both asking different research questions and using different methodologies, offer still more evidence that the relationship between teachers and students is an integr

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Key points: What makes a popular (or a nearly unknown) book an award winner? To start the school year off right, invest in literacy Dog Man vs. To Kill a Mockingbird For more news on literacy, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub My husband and I have matching Emmy awards. During my decade as a television news reporter, I was the Susan Lucci of the Emmys.

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Cassie Stephens

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Hey, friends! I shared on social media last week that I had some exciting news.with my friends at Prang, you can now purchase ROUND paper ! Here's a little more about how that idea came to be: If interested in seeing those round Dot Day activities my students did, visit here. But.I know that there are TONS of art lessons out there that could be based on a round piece of paper!

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k12 Prospects

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

When it comes to marketing educational products and services to school districts, understanding the differences between rural and urban schools is essential. Both areas have unique needs, budgets, and challenges, which can impact how your product or service is received. Tailoring your marketing approach to meet these distinct needs can make a world of difference in building relationships and generating sales.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

This article first appeared in The Teaching Professor on September 4, 2018 © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. Try a FREE three-week trial of The Teaching Professor! “What you appreciate appreciates” (Twist, n.d.). One of the practices I have employed in most of my classes during the past several years is “the appreciative close,” which is an offshoot of “the appreciative pause ” recommended by Stephen Brookfield (Brookfield, 2015, pp.95-96).

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Key points: When students use robots, they unlock key SEL skills Robots play a key role for students in early STEM education 3 keys to success when introducing robotics to young learners For more on robots in education, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub Our students are growing into a world where they will find themselves sharing their space, work, and lives with more and more robots.

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Hot Lunch Tray

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

In May 2017 I completed Quality Matters Reviewer training. I completed it as part of a subscription my K12 district purchased and was the QM Coordinator for that district 2017-2022.It has been a touchstone for me as I lean into online education. Being a #QualityMatters @QMProgram reviewer has been valuable. #edchat #OnlineTeaching #OnlineLearning Click To Tweet Context At the time of my initial training, I was an in-person teacher trainer and professional developer working in the Technology Depa

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Inspired Elementary

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Looking for a fun and engaging activity to bring a festive touch to your classroom or Thanksgiving gathering? Look no further than Thanksgiving Phrases! This interactive game will have kids, families, and teachers laughing, learning, and connectingall while celebrating the spirit of Thanksgiving. What is Thanksgiving Phrases? Thanksgiving Phrases is a word-guessing game where participants work in pairs or whole group to complete common Thanksgiving-themed phrases.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Key points: Social-emotional skill building tackles the core reasons students disengage from classroom learning Data gaps negatively impact academic progress and attendance Maybe it’s time to change up high school to improve student attendance For more news on chronic absenteeism, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Chronic absenteeism remains a nationwide challenge, despite efforts to return to normalcy post-pandemic.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Key points: Every auditor is different, and it’s critical to be prepared How schools can take full advantage of the FCC’s new cybersecurity program Hackers don’t take a summer vacation–neither can school cybersecurity For more news on cybersecurity, visit eSN’s IT Leadership hub School cybersecurity audits don’t have to be stressful. If you know what to expect, you can be well prepared and set yourself up for future success.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Key points: Teaching isn’t a one-way street–students have their own lessons to share Here’s how schools can better support neurodiverse students Why special educators are key to behavioral equity and inclusion For more news on special education, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub As an art teacher at a school for twice-exceptional students, gratitude is drawn into many moments each day.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Key points: Special education staff deserve recognition for their dedication to students Leveraging AI to help special education teachers 3 ways to improve access to speech-language therapy For more news on special education, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub The demand for special education services is increasing, with about 15 percent of public school students eligible for services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

BOSTON, Nov. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Flywire Corporation (Flywire) (Nasdaq: FLYW), a global payments enablement and software company, has announced a strategic partnership with Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact. Flywire will become a preferred payment method for international students who pay their tuition and other related expenses to Blackbaud’s K-12 school customers in the United States.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Boys Town Nebraska (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Boys Town today announced the filing of patents for two groundbreaking AI-integrated innovations in virtual training & mixed reality technology. Boys Town is a leader in changing the lives of children and families across the country. Boys Town’s success comes with teaching caregivers researched-based strategies to effectively change the behaviors of at-risk children.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

RESTON, Va. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stride, Inc. , one of the nation’s leading technology-based education companies, has been honored as a Company of the Year by the 2024 BIG Awards for Business. The recognition highlights Stride’s commitment to delivering accessible, personalized, and career-centric virtual learning experiences. Hosted by the Business Intelligence Group, this award celebrates the companies, products, and leaders making a significant impact by reshaping industries and setting

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