eSchool News

APRIL 2, 2025

Math is a fundamental part of K-12 education, but students often face significant challenges in mastering increasingly challenging math concepts. Many students suffer from math anxiety, which can lead to a lack of confidence and motivation. Gaps in foundational knowledge, especially in early grades and exacerbated by continued pandemic-related learning loss, can make advanced topics more difficult to grasp later on.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 4, 2025

Education is no longer contained within classroom walls or the physical site of a school building. Learning isn’t confined to the eight hours between the school bells chimes or the struggling budget of an underfunded program. Today, education can be found anywhere, by teaming up with students in Kenya or Skyping with an author in Sweden or chatting with an astrophysicist on the International Space Station.

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Edsurge

MARCH 31, 2025

The state of early care and education today is, in a word, unsustainable. Thats what a recent survey of 10,000 early childhood educators found, and its what providers continue to share anecdotally. With the pandemic in the rearview and the accompanying funding it brought the field now a fading memory many early education providers find that they cannot keep up with rising costs, staff shortages and low morale.

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k12 Digest

APRIL 3, 2025

Nikki Henry is the Chief Communications Officer for Fresno Unified School District, leading public engagement for over 70,000 students and 10,000 employees. A strategic leader, she has transformed the districts communications from reactive to proactive, fostering transparency and trust. Nikki played a key role in guiding Fresno Unifieds strategic planning and is passionate about humanizing the districtwhat she calls The Fresno Unified Family.

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eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2025

This post on CTE and career readiness originally appeared on iCEV’s blog , and is republished here with permission. For students to be truly prepared for their futures, they need academic knowledge, technical expertise, and workforce skills that translate directly into the workplace. As a career and technical education (CTE) instructor, I see firsthand how career-focused education provides students with the tools to transition smoothly from high school to college and careers.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 2, 2025

In a world where teachers are short on time and artificial intelligence has become inextricably entwined with students daily lives and future career opportunities, K12 schools need solutions that give staff and students straightforward access to AI tools. The latest Chromebook Plus models do just this. Released last October, the update to this budget-friendly Google device was created with the teacher in mind.

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Edsurge

APRIL 3, 2025

As designers drew up plans to revitalize the visual arts complex at California State University, Fullerton, they hoped to create a space that would encourage students to stay on campus as much as possible. Many of Fullertons students commute to campus from home. That means they need comfortable places to do homework, meet with professors or talk to classmates.

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eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2025

Key points: Movement helps boost student engagement in learning Using free resources to connect the environment to education Empathy, adaptability, and real-world readiness: Supporting students in 2025 For more news on movement and learning, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub When one thinks about using technology to support learning, the typical types of spaces we think of are traditional classrooms, media centers or STEM labs.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 4, 2025

Theres no doubt that artificial intelligence specifically, generative artificial intelligence has the capability to radically reshape the education landscape. Yet, even as many schools begin to implement the technology into administrative and teaching workflows, teach it to students and encourage users to explore its possibilities, still other schools aim to block it entirely.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 31, 2025

World Backup DayMarch 31st Every Year March 31st is called World Backup Day. At least once a year, I remind you to backup your data files to an external drive (like a flash drive). This is one that isnt connected to your local computer so cant be compromised if you get a virus. Cloud drives are good, but once a year, do the entire collection of data files to what is called an air gap driveone separated from any internet connection.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 1, 2025

University faculty members are usually immersed in various tasks related to teaching, research, committees, and office hours. As a result, they rarely have time to explore the practices of their colleagues or seek advice on their own, which leads them to work in isolation. This isolation can hinder their professional development and growth, especially if they do not take the time to reflect on their own teaching methods and practices.

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eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2025

The Feds influence over school districts had implications beyond just funding and data. Eliminating The Office of Education Technology (OET) will create significant gaps in educational technology research, validation, and equity assurance. Kris Astle, Education Strategist for SMART Technologies, discusses how industry self-governance, third-party organizations, and increased vendor responsibility might fill these gaps, while emphasizing the importance of research-backed design and implementation

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 2, 2025

Think about how often you use your cellphone. Maybe youre using it right now to read this article. Cellphone bans in the K12 classroom can complicate teachers roles, especially if the entities putting these restrictions in place dont consider how they work in practice. But are they the right move for student well-being and engagement? Merve Lapus, vice president of education outreach and engagement at Common Sense Media, urged CoSN 2025 attendees to think about these and other factors in a Tuesd

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 2, 2025

National Library Week isan annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities. In the mid-1950s, research showed that Americans were spending less on books and more on radios, televisions and musical instruments. Concerned that Americans were reading less, the ALA and the American Book Publishers formed a nonprofit citizens organization called the National Book Committee in 1954.

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Imagination Soup

APRIL 3, 2025

Get ready to laugh, chortle, giggle, and chuckle with these best funny books to read aloud to your kids. These are the funniest, funny picture book favorites that your growing readers will love! The post The 80 Funniest Funny Picture Books for Kids appeared first on Imagination Soup.

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eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2025

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. In recent weeks, weve seen federal and state governments issue stop-work orders, withdraw contracts, and terminate employees in the name of government efficiency. When it comes to research, however, nothing is more inefficient than canceling studies that are already underway.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 3, 2025

As technology evolves, its important for schools to adapt to and integrate necessary changes. While artificial intelligence reigns as one of the most overt and exponential examples of digital transformation, there have also been changes in cybersecurity, connectivity and devices. K12 IT leaders at CoSN 2025 in Seattle stepped up to talk about the ways theyre handling, and even pioneering, changes in their school districts.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 1, 2025

Every month, subscribers to our newsletter get a free/discounted resource to help their tech teaching. Not a subscriber? Click the button below. 20% discount on school curricula Code: KZJ8MBNV 4-2-23 through 4-7-23 Whats a School License? A School License is a multi-user PDF of any curriculum student workbook. It can be used on every digital device in your schooliPads, laptops, netbooks, smartphones, Chromebooks.

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Cassie Stephens

APRIL 3, 2025

Hello, friends! Sunday, March 30th was Vincent van Gogh's birthday! I love Vincent and the story of his life. He was one of my favorite artists to share in the art room. When I was writing my book Find Your Way , a decide-your-direction art adventure, I knew I wanted to include van Gogh. I wrote Find Your Way to read to my students while they worked.and they were always fascinated with his artwork and his life.

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eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2025

Key points: K-12 budgets are tight, but districts must address the issue of aging devices 4 takeaways for superintendents to drive real change Why experts say now is the time to assess your districts edtech use For more news on student devices, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub During the pandemic, thousands of school systems used emergency relief aid to buy laptops, Chromebooks, and other digital devices for students to use in remote learning.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 3, 2025

One of the strongest arguments for improved cybersecurity protections in an organization is its not if, its when, meaning that the digital ecosystem will inevitably come under attack at some point. Eric Muckensturm, IT strategy manager for cybersecurity the Learning Technology Center in Illinois, said thats not strong enough. As Im speaking these words, every single one of you is under attack.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 1, 2025

University faculty members are usually immersed in various tasks related to teaching, research, committees, and office hours. As a result, they rarely have time to explore the practices of their colleagues or seek advice on their own, which leads them to work in isolation. This isolation can hinder their professional development and growth, especially if they do not take the time to reflect on their own teaching methods and practices.

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Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2025

Colleges and universities are at a crossroads when it comes to student data. They have more information at their fingertips than ever before, yet harnessing it to drive meaningful change remains a challenge. A 2022 UCLA-MIT Press study found that higher education struggles to capture and leverage data for impact. This digital disconnect isnt just a result of outdated systems; its about the complex web of cultural, organizational and infrastructural barriers that leave many institutions data-rich

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eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2025

Ready to Hire, part of the skills training business of Cengage Group , a global edtech company, today released its Gen Z in the Skilled Workforce report – which surveyed 525 Gen Zers (age 18-29) currently working in or considering entry-level roles in manufacturing, skilled trades and healthcare – to better understand how they discover and evaluate career pathways.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

APRIL 4, 2025

By high school, students have probably heard What do you want to be when you grow up? more than a few times. But whether they have an answer is a different story! Students understanding of potential career paths can drastically affect their decisions. Its one of the reasons why high school (and increasingly middle school!) is a prime time for educators to teach students about professional pathways after graduation.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 30, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) has transitioned from a speculative concept to a transformative tool in higher education, particularly within community colleges. This article explores AI’s historical evolution, critically assesses its benefits and challenges for teaching, and provides evidence-based strategies for faculty to integrate AI effectively.

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Edsurge

APRIL 1, 2025

Do you remember the last time you were on endless hold with customer service? Or in line at the DMV with no end in sight? Take those experiences and multiply them together and it might begin to explain what life's been like for Felisa Wright since January. She lost her Altadena home, where she also ran a childcare business, in the Eaton Fire. That was just the beginning.

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eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2025

Key points: All students are math language learners, regardless of their home language Fostering metacognition and AI integration for ELLs How to support multilingual learners in STEM For more news on language learners, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Math isnt just about numbers. Its about language, too. Many math tasks involve reading, writing, speaking, and listening.

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Imagination Soup

APRIL 3, 2025

Introduce children to animal rescue with a good rescue story about dogs, cats, and other animals that have been rescued and adopted. (Even elephants, pigs, skunks, and squirrels!) The post Dog, Cat, and Other Animal Rescue Stories for Kids appeared first on Imagination Soup.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 30, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) has transitioned from a speculative concept to a transformative tool in higher education, particularly within community colleges. This article explores AI’s historical evolution, critically assesses its benefits and challenges for teaching, and provides evidence-based strategies for faculty to integrate AI effectively.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 1, 2025

K12 educators and staff have their hands full. Teachers have the day-to-day tasks of lesson planning, grading papers and providing customized feedback to students. Its a very time-consuming process, says Jordan Chrysafidis, principal group program manager for customer and partner success at Microsoft. Other educator and staff tasks include organizing meetings, delivering budgets and managing school administration.

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eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2025

BOSTON (March 31, 2025) In recent months, almost 2,000 schools and districts have purchased or renewed licenses for Lexia English Language Development (Lexia English) from Lexia , a Cambium Learning Group brand. Using powerful speech recognition technology, the program supports students in grades K-6 to build their linguistic confidence in academic English.

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Gaggle Speaks

APRIL 2, 2025

In todays digital learning environments, ensuring student safety extends far beyond traditional web filtering. Schools often invest heavily in complex filtering solutions designed to block inappropriate content, but this approach alone fails to address the critical issue of identifying at-risk students before a crisis occurs. The real key to student safety is the right combination of content monitoring and human reviewbecause blocking harmful content isnt enough.

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Teacher Toms Blog

MARCH 31, 2025

Awhile back, a reader left a comment on the Facebook page asking, "If I have $200 to make our playground look a little more like your schoolyard, what should I get?" First off, $200 is a pretty good budget for a project like that, mainly because most of the coolest stuff we have in our outdoor classroom we acquired at little or no cost. In my course Creating a Natural Habitat for Learning (see below) we'll spend six weeks digging into every aspect of this question, and more, but in the meantime,

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Organized Classroom

APRIL 2, 2025

Having a solution for creating your own portable DIY dry erase boards is easy and fun! Of course, you could buy a set of white boards. Or go to Home Depot or another home improvement store and have them cut you shower board into smaller pieces to use. Or perhaps you prefer to use a large picture frame from the dollar store for your DIY project. All good ideas.

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eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2025

Key points: Educators should build a classroom culture that values learning over compliance 5 practical ways to integrate AI into high school science A new era for teachers as AI disrupts instruction For more news on AI and assessments, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub In recent years, the rise of AI technologies and the increasing pressures placed on students have made academic dishonesty a growing concern.

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Teach Hub

APRIL 4, 2025

One of the many responsibilities of teaching is providing students with meaningful feedback. The goal is simple: to support their learning and help them improve. Whether written or verbal, feedback has the power to shape how students approach their education. The key is to provide feedback that encourages growth rather than discouraging effort. Here are a few strategies to make your feedback as an educator as effective as possible.

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