eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2024

Key points: Inspiring young women in STEM programs requires cultivating a culture of community Black students need more STEM career exposure Launching a districtwide computer science program for all grades For more news on STEM education, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub All too often, female students are underrepresented in STEM classes. As a result, girls and young women have a hard time exploring the subjects and picturing themselves in related roles.

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Edsurge

MAY 2, 2024

Balloon archways surrounded the stage as the superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District, Alberto Carvalho, last month announced what he hailed as a pioneering use of artificial intelligence in education. It’s a chatbot called “Ed” — an animated talking sun — which he described as: “our nation’s very first AI-powered learning-acceleration platform.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 30, 2024

In the Consortium for School Networking’s 2024 Driving K–12 Innovation report, the organization lists generative artificial intelligence among the current tech enablers in schools. CoSN defines a tech enabler as a tool that schools can use to surmount hurdles — roadblocks forcing schools to slow down or make a leap — and leverage accelerators, the “mega trends” that motivate and increase the speed of innovation.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 30, 2024

Explore the benefits and drawbacks of AI in essay writing, including its impact on student learning. Unveil the evolving future of writing education with AI through these suggestions from the Ask a Tech Teacher team. AI and Writing Essays: Pros and Cons, How Will Students Learn to Write if an AI Writes It for Them? In the fast-changing digital world, integrating AI into education is both a breakthrough and a problem.

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eSchool News

APRIL 30, 2024

Key points: Student engagement is among today’s biggest classroom challenges Enhancing classroom learning with interactive maps 3 things to consider when designing digital learning experiences For more news on digital resources, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub I have had the pleasure to serve as an educator in Wisconsin’s Verona Area School District for over 30 years.

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Edsurge

APRIL 29, 2024

The urgency for higher education institutions to integrate and create policies for using AI technology in the classroom is rapidly increasing. Colleges also must adequately account for its impact on their current and future workforce. I believe that placing people, not technology, at the center of these decisions is how educators should embrace AI, discover new ways of incorporating its capabilities, and use its power to promote equitable student success.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 3, 2024

Sustainability is now imperative, with students and consumers increasingly demanding it. High schooler Reema Patadia said she and other young people “crave a deeper understanding of sustainability, how their future careers and lives will connect to it, and what they can do about it,” according to a Colorado Public Radio news article. Students want to learn about sustainability, and they’re prioritizing colleges and businesses that demonstrate sustainable initiatives.

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eSchool News

MAY 2, 2024

Key points: Technology can help schools overcome challenges How a district’s focus on data is advancing student growth 3 key strategies for district leaders to build a resilient educator workforce For more news on district management, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub From new policies to shifting budgets to technology, school decision makers are no strangers to change.

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Edsurge

MAY 1, 2024

Throughout this academic year, I facilitated a training session on social-emotional learning (SEL) strategies for educators at a high-needs elementary school. During one of the sessions, a seasoned teacher's candid remarks struck a chord. He explicitly stated, “I know that that is what the book says we should do, but these kids are from Brownsville.

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Cult of Pedagogy

APRIL 28, 2024

Listen to the interview with Andrea Castellano and Irene Yannascoli: Sponsored by Listenwise and Studyo “Make your paper dirty.” I get some funny looks when I say it at first, but it gets the point across. What I mean is I’m looking for annotations. I teach third grade, when young readers typically transition from developing readers to fluent ones, and it’s at this stage that they’re ready to begin to analyze texts on a deeper level.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 3, 2024

STEM education–Science, technology, engineering, and math–sounds intimidating, but is actually one of the most satisfying learning experiences students can participate in. Makeblock (an Ask a Tech Teacher sponsor) has some excellent resources for this field. Today, we’ll discuss: How Laser Cutter Brings New Inspiration to the Classroom STEM education is the need of this modern era, which is why teachers look for some interesting ways to teach these subjects and skills.

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eSchool News

MAY 1, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, technology can play a pivotal role in shaping the learning experience. Looking towards the future, the concepts of “smarter classrooms” emerge as a beacon of innovation, bridging the gap between traditional teaching methods and the digital age. Verizon is working to empower educators and students with cutting-edge tools essential for unlocking the full potential of education.

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Edsurge

MAY 3, 2024

Texas is turning over some of the scoring process of its high-stakes standardized tests to robots. News outlets have detailed the rollout by the Texas Education Agency of a natural language processing program, a form of artificial intelligence, to score the written portion of standardized tests administered to students in third grade and up. Like many AI-related projects, the idea started as a way to cut the cost of hiring humans.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 2, 2024

This article first appeared in The Teaching Professor on April 22, 2019© Magna Publications. All rights reserved. For more articles like this, check out The Teaching Professor subscription! Do you teach one of those courses that promotes lots of student anxiety? Nowadays that seems to apply to all sorts of courses. Student are convinced they can’t learn what we’re teaching, worry they won’t do well on the tests, and become filled with anxiety over anything in a course that looks like it might be

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 1, 2024

Here are the most-read posts for the past month: Tech Tip #90: Don’t Be Afraid of Mulligans Creative Fabrica–the Perfect Solution for Teachers, Creators, and Anyone In a Hurry Most Teens Think AI Won’t Hurt Their Mental Health; Teachers Disagree 9 Online News Resources for Kids Facing Fourth Grade: Tips for Parents Dealing with Academic and Social Challenges 22+ Tips on How to Work Remotely Engaging All Learners: Expanding High School Options for Success 4 Innovative Ways to Enhance Reading Comp

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eSchool News

APRIL 30, 2024

Key points: There are steps everyone, including students, can take to enhance a school’s cyber strategies Cybersecurity: eSN Innovation Roundtable K-12 cybersecurity threats to your school can be lowered For more news on K-12 cybersecurity, visit eSN’s IT Leadership hub School districts are one of the most vulnerable industries for a ransomware attack , particularly from foreign adversaries, according to Ann Neuberger, deputy national security adviser for cyber and emerging technology.

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Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2024

A program that began in Kentucky as a novel idea to rebuild the early childhood workforce — and, in effect, buoy the broader labor market — has quickly spread to states across the country. To draw early educators back into classrooms , legislators in the Bluegrass State made a change in fall 2022 that expanded the eligibility requirements of Kentucky’s child care subsidy program to include all staff who work at least 20 hours per week in a licensed early care and education program.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 28, 2024

“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” – Walt Disney Many undergraduate and graduate programs at colleges and universities worldwide provide opportunities for their students to travel abroad and learn global experiences that help them complete requirements within a designated course. This global experience focuses on observing, relating to, and learning from like minds in like disciplines but in different cultures, environments, and strategic organizational

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 29, 2024

From the three-paragraph essay to one that lives up to the purpose of essays is a big leap both scholastically and skills-wise. Here are four tips from the Ask a Tech Teacher team to get you started: How to Improve Essay Writing Skills: Abbie Kay from State of Writing Giving Tips and Strategies for Students Improving essay writing skills is crucial for students aiming to excel academically.

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eSchool News

MAY 3, 2024

This post originally appeared on ClassVR’s blog and is republished here with permission. Key points: VR is helping students and staff form new learning experiences A fresh perspective on VR in special education 10 cool AR and VR tools for the classroom For more news on VR in the classroom, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Spaulding Academy & Family Services is a small, non-profit special education school and residential facility serving students with a wide range of abilities, in

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Edsurge

MAY 1, 2024

The advancements in technology are reshaping how we teach and learn, bringing new opportunities and challenges. To address such challenges, a concerted effort must be made to ensure that newer technologies are implemented thoughtfully and responsibly, with a focus on enhancing the educational experience for all students. Collaboration and open dialogue are key as we navigate this terrain, ensuring innovation meets the needs of today's educational institutions.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 29, 2024

Most of the schools in the Diocese of Brooklyn have one class per grade level. Over the past 10 years, the organization has seen increased enrollment of students with special needs and learning disabilities. While a recent report from the National Catholic Educational Association found that 7.8 percent of students at Catholic schools nationally self-reported a diagnosed disability, including a learning disability, that number is around 10 percent for students at the Catholic Schools of Brooklyn

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 28, 2024

“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” – Walt Disney Many undergraduate and graduate programs at colleges and universities worldwide provide opportunities for their students to travel abroad and learn global experiences that help them complete requirements within a designated course. This global experience focuses on observing, relating to, and learning from like minds in like disciplines but in different cultures, environments, and strategic organizational

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eSchool News

MAY 1, 2024

Key points: It’s important to support teachers so they can, in turn, support students Motivating students using the Self-Determination Theory Science-backed scalable tools improve student mental health For more news on student success, visit eSN’s SEL & Well-Being hub Educators believe the biggest obstacles to student success in school are tied to challenges outside the classroom, including mental health and behavior issues, according to a new report from McGraw Hill.

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Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2024

When Felecia Russell was a high school student growing up near Los Angeles, she was getting good grades and plenty of encouragement to go to college. But when it came time to do the paperwork of applying to a campus and financial aid, Russell asked her mom for her social security number. “My mom was like, ‘yeah, you don’t have one,’” she remembers. Russell didn’t have a social security number because she didn’t have permanent legal status in the U.S.

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Teach Hub

APRIL 29, 2024

Place-based learning is an innovative approach that engages students in their community. By integrating their physical local environment, culture, and landscaping, students learn through participation in service projects to help them gain a better understanding of their place in the world. This transformative teaching method helps to foster a sense of community and engagement among students.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 2, 2024

This article first appeared in The Teaching Professor on April 22, 2019© Magna Publications. All rights reserved. For more articles like this, check out The Teaching Professor subscription! Do you teach one of those courses that promotes lots of student anxiety? Nowadays that seems to apply to all sorts of courses. Student are convinced they can’t learn what we’re teaching, worry they won’t do well on the tests, and become filled with anxiety over anything in a course that looks like it might be

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eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2024

Key points: Online learning is critical for connecting students to opportunities Where does blended learning fit in post-pandemic classrooms? 5 tips to keep online students motivated For more news on online learning, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub The American International School of Freetown in Sierra Leone (AISF) has 90 students between the ages of three and 19, seven teachers and a director–an all-encompassing administrative role that is common in small international schools in

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Edsurge

APRIL 29, 2024

Today’s education leaders have unprecedented access to edtech products, but there’s no clear way to determine a product’s quality or effectiveness for learning. How can decision-makers know if a product meets learning standards and drives student achievement without a shared definition of what makes a product usable, valuable and effective? Recommended Resources ISTE’s Advancing Edtech Evaluation and Selection page includes a set of user-friendly resources designed to help teachers and education

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Autism Classroom Resources

MAY 1, 2024

Looking for summer resources for ESY? This post has them! As many of you know, I like to make resources set up by seasons. Part of this is because many of the students I know we all work with need to use the same resources for 2 to 3 months before we change it up on them. And seasons just give us a good dividing point to change up many functional skills, like places we go, what we wear, etc.

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eSchool News

MAY 3, 2024

Key points: Teacher stress is leading to an alarming teacher shortage Creativity in the classroom reduces burnout and improves well-being Prioritizing teacher well-being can help schools retain talent For more news on teacher stress, visit eSN’s SEL & Well-Being hub Educators have never had an easy job, but teacher stress and burnout are at chart-topping levels in schools across the nation.

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eSchool News

MAY 2, 2024

Key points: Other industries could have strategies that fill today’s teacher shortages Educational leaders must leverage collaboration for success Years after pandemic closures, we’re seeing their effects inside our schools For more news on district management, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub There is a critical teacher shortage across the United States.

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eSchool News

MAY 2, 2024

GREENVILLE, Wis. – School Specialty , a leading provider of learning environments and supplies to the pre-K–12 education market, today announced the 2024 winners of its annual Crystal Apple Awards, which celebrate teachers who embody inspiration, leadership, and passion in teaching. Each year, students, parents, administrators, fellow teachers, family, and friends nominate teachers who go above and beyond to touch the lives of students every day.

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eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2024

TeachAI , an initiative led by Code.org, ETS, the International Society of Technology in Education, Khan Academy, and the World Economic Forum, announced the launch of a groundbreaking resource for education leaders and policymakers around the world – Foundational Policy Ideas for AI in Education. The development of this resource was led by AASA, CCSSO, Code.org, CoSN, COSSBA, Education Commission of the States, ExcelinEd, ETS, InnovateEDU, NASBE, NSBA, NEA, SEAMEO, and SETDA.

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eSchool News

MAY 3, 2024

NEWPORT BEACH, CA, USA – Ozobot , a global leader in programmable robotics and STEAM-based learning solutions that empower the next generation of creators from K-12 to higher education and beyond, today announced the upcoming launch of its Bit Robot Recycle & Replace Program, in celebration of Earth Day. “We’re proud to launch this long-awaited program, answering the call from our loyal customers and valued educators for a solution to upgrade their legacy robots,” said Kristin Archer,

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eSchool News

MAY 1, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas — LearnWith.AI , an educational technology startup passionate about harnessing technology to dramatically improve educational outcomes, today announced the launch of TeachTap , a groundbreaking mobile learning app that harnesses the power of generative AI to transform the way high school students learn and prepare for advanced placement (AP) exams.

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eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2024

PHOENIX – ASU Prep Pilgrim Rest announced a new partnership with Dreamscape Learn , making it the first elementary school in the country to offer students a dynamic new learning experience that blends the power of experiential pedagogy, cinematic engagement, and advanced virtual reality (VR) technology. Using the Dreamscape Learn platform , ASU Prep Pilgrim Rest teachers and grade 3-6 students can attend class in any imaginable virtual location relevant to their subject matter — generating unpr

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