eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2023

Most high school graduates (75 percent) do not feel prepared to make college or career decisions after graduation, according to a survey from YouScience , a college and career readiness company. Aptitude assessments are still not widely available, but students feel they would be helpful to engage them in their learning.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Responding to a critical gap in technology education, CompTIA Spark has launched free technology curriculum specifically for middle grade classrooms, grades 5-8. The nonprofit organization worked with educators across the country to develop the curriculum. Filling this critical gap is the mission of CompTIA Spark.

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eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2024

AISF does not have a certified high school but does have 11 high school-aged students who have no other options for an international education in town. So, our school has been offering them courses from VHS Learning in grades 9 and 10. In my dream of dreams for a small school, I would have a blend.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 22, 2024

For more news on college readiness, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub A new study examining the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the predictive validity of high school grade point average (HSGPA) and ACT Composite scores has uncovered significant changes in how these metrics forecast first-year college performance.

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eSchool News

APRIL 18, 2024

As a result, 28 percent of the students said workers will need to acquire new skills to thrive in the new AI workplace, and more than two thirds are looking to their schools to help position them for future success. The survey polled 825 11th and 12th grade students from across the U.S.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2024

students who wouldn’t see college as the automatic next step after high school. This insight sparked a year-long project to redesign our high school model. This insight sparked a year-long project to redesign our high school model. These big picture changes will transform our high schools.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 11, 2023

Providing students with authentic and varied assessment opportunities helps educators gather datapoints on a student holistically. Here are 4 ideas I have found to be successful in my educational context, which is the IB’s Middle Years Programme. Presenting these speeches in front of an expert in the field augments the authenticity.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 16, 2024

In her two years of high school at Dearborn Public Schools’ Virtual K-12 school, rising junior Weaam AlAliyi has already learned about computer programming, understanding algorithms, and data analysis in three computer science courses. The bill garnered support from the Michigan Department of Education, among others.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

In fact, Mercy was the first all-girls school in the country to earn a STEM certification. The interest in our program has been intense; the school’s 500+ students come from 95 grade schools across several counties and even the neighboring state of Indiana. As of this writing, Mercy Academy has amassed 32 partners.

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Edsurge

JULY 10, 2024

My colleagues feverishly jotted down notes as one of my students, Ethan, moved through his presentation on how educators can more intentionally use AI in their classes. The population of students I serve as a teacher in our Academy for Teaching and Learning are interested in pursuing a career in education. Here are a few.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

A few months into the 2021-22 school year, teachers, parents, and students are once again confronted with the devastating reality of pandemic-prompted learning loss. Within the first quarter of this school year, gaps in academic proficiencies such as reading, writing and math have become prevalent.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

NAPERVILLE, Illinois and BARBERTON, Ohio (PRNewswire-PRWeb) — Metrasens , a leading provider of advanced detection systems for security and safety applications, is pleased to announce its partnership with Barberton High School (BHS), the primary high school within the Barberton City School District.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Key points: Students have an affordable, accessible pathway to higher education 5 ways kids will learn about careers in 2025 Students need clarity on their postsecondary pathways For more news on college readiness, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub As an educator, Im continuously searching for ways to give my students a leg up.

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eSchool News

JUNE 16, 2025

Fortunately, a wide range of high-quality digital tools can help K-12 learners stay curious and build STEM skills throughout the summer months. Brilliant.org Brilliant.org is ideal for middle and high school students who want to deepen their understanding of STEM through problem-solving.

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eSchool News

JUNE 20, 2025

Heather Schwartz, a RAND researcher and the primary investigator of the study, noted that the middle and high school years are when students end up on advanced or regular math tracks. It used survey responses of 434 students in grades 5-12. Chalkbeat is a nonprofit news site covering educational change in public schools.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Some students avoid school on test days, and many suffer from symptoms such as stomachaches or headaches. In special education programs, many of our students’ disabilities are closely related to anxiety, and testing can be a trigger that heightens those negative thoughts and feelings.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 14, 2024

Of the nearly 10,000 students enrolled at Brookdale Community College in central New Jersey, about 17 percent are still in high school. Some of them travel to the campus during the school day to take courses in introductory English, history, psychology and sociology. That push is evident at Brookdale.

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eSchool News

APRIL 24, 2025

As AI becomes more widespread in education, more than half of high school students (56 percent) polled think it can go a long way in reducing math anxiety, a new global survey shows. The survey polled 1,500 11th and 12th grade students from across the U.S.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

  CHARLOTTE, NC — Portsmouth Public Schools (PPS) today announced it has expanded its partnership with Discovery Education supporting the district’s five-year strategic plan, Expedition to 2025: Purpose. The school system has 13,000 students enrolled throughout the city and approximately 2,100 staff members working each day.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 15, 2024

Key points: Early exposure to STEM education is critical for students See article: Building a STEM pipeline needs to start in kindergarten See article: Here’s why STEM Career Days are a great idea For more on STEM education, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM page In today’s fast-paced world, STEM education has become imperative for global progress.

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eSchool News

MAY 21, 2025

Students are missing school at record-high rates–not because they dont want to be there, but because significant barriers are blocking the door to get in. Three strategies every school should start now Students are considered chronically absent when they miss 10 percent or more of the school year.

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eSchool News

APRIL 11, 2024

principals said their elementary or middle school offered algebra in eighth grade, but only to certain students. Meanwhile, just 20% of principals said their school offered the class in eighth grade and that any student could take it. According to a new nationally representative survey released Tuesday, 65% of U.S.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The annual report comes from Code.org , the Computer Science Teachers Association , and the Expanding Computing Education Pathways Alliance and offers a comprehensive analysis of national progress in providing computer science education. public high schools offer foundational computer science (up from 57.5

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Edsurge

APRIL 23, 2025

As someone who has worked in education and career development for years, Ive seen firsthand how critical early career exploration is in shaping students futures. However, with the rapid evolution of industries and shifting workforce demands, we must introduce career exploration earlier before students even enter high school.

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Edsurge

APRIL 24, 2025

Parsing education data into snack-sized servings. Gen Z reached 41 million eligible voters in 2024, and despite being a generation of people who had much of their education interrupted by COVID-19 and the pandemic fallout, a majority believe that education is a key part of improving childrens lives. Gen Z is in an awkward phase.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 1, 2025

I failed to appreciate the value of clear expectations and the inescapable necessity that my students needed to walk out of my class with a grade. For the next four years, I used Kevin Gannons grading contract to implement more structure and Barbara Schapiros third space to reflect on what worked for me and my students.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2023

When students reach high school, research shows that close to 66 percent of students are disengaged. But even students who do successfully navigate their schooling emerge with only a specific (and often narrow) skillset that may or may not match their strengths or interests.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2022

Part 1 looks at how K-12 leaders can build an effective blueprint for redesigning education in a way that’s more equitable, meaningful, and learner-centered. COVID-19 arguably produced the biggest shift in education since the invention of the printing press. Yet, aside from where the learning occurred, what else actually changed?

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eSchool News

MAY 20, 2024

Could you share how education transformed your life, and how that experience shapes your vision for every child in America? I was once a homeless teenager on the streets of Miami, and education saved and defined me. For me, it took Miss Natalia, my teacher from first grade to fourth grade. She was the perfect teacher.

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Edsurge

MAY 12, 2025

Its a question that high school and middle school math teachers have heard many times. Some educators think its because math instruction is stuck in a rut. In middle and high school courses, its really difficult to connect math to the real world, says Lindsey Henderson, policy director of math for the nonprofit ExcelinEd.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 7, 2024

Integrating digital tools into the classroom may seem intimidating to some educators, but fear not–it’s a relatively simple process once you’ve vetted a tool and confirmed that it enhances your instruction and adds learning value. High school educator Lynn Thomas created an Escape Room mission using Brightspace.

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eSchool News

JUNE 20, 2025

Its summer learning programs provide structured plans for students in grades K-12, including daily activities tailored by grade level. For students who want to get ahead or reinforce tricky concepts from the previous school year, Khan Academy is an ideal, self-paced resource.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Education has changed. No longer is it contained within four classroom walls or the physical site of a school building. Students aren’t confined by the eight hours between school bells or the struggling budget of an underfunded program. They can start by NOT making their picture look anything like themselves.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Over several decades, the federal government has allocated resources to strengthen education in science, technology, engineering, and math, the report notes. The report includes a compendium of over 50 successful evidence-based education innovations across the U.S.

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eSchool News

MAY 12, 2023

Likewise, 93 percent of teachers say they use the AI platform to grade and provide feedback for students, 91 percent say to write emails, and 89 percent say to write letters of recommendation. A whopping 97 percent of respondents in a recent survey say they ‘frequently’ or ‘sometimes’ use ChatGPT to write lesson plans.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

An integrated STEAM education also puts students on the path to success with higher test scores, stronger attendance records, better disciplinary records, and increased engagement and graduation rates. Let’s take a closer look at STEAM education: What is an example of STEAM education? What does STEAM do for education?

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards recognize the dedicated efforts of education professionals across K-12 departments, including IT, curriculum, instruction and administration. The program received an influx of inspiring nominations that highlight the innovation and selflessness of educators in schools and districts across the nation.

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