eSchool News

JULY 3, 2025

During an ISTELive 25 session , Janeen Pizzo, a teacher educator at SUNY Brockport, and Dr. Natalie Svrcek, an associate professor at SUNY Brockport, offered strategies to help students collaborate and engage in discussions. Those skills start in the classroom.

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eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2025

Traditional education often fails to bridge that gap. The challenge: Digital skills gap in education Industries are evolving quickly, and they need workers with strong STEAM skills. The 5 key benefits of game-based learning in STEAM education 1. Even when it fails, the surprise is motivating–it’s a mystery to solve.

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k12 Digest

MAY 15, 2025

Carl Morris, Co-Founder of educave, draws on extensive insights gained while building and scaling other EdTech and Education businesses, such as The Online School, EDAI, and Carfax Education. Unlike traditional educational models, where feedback loops stretch across days or weeks, virtual tutors close these loops in seconds.

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eSchool News

MAY 13, 2025

However, as DEI becomes more prevalent, it also faces scrutiny and debate regarding its effectiveness, implementation, and impact on educational outcomes. One of the main advantages of DEI in education is the promotion of a more inclusive and representative curriculum. This leads to increased engagement and motivation.

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eSchool News

JULY 7, 2025

Conducted at the start of the year, the survey of over 300 high school teachers underscores the growing need for educators to offer career-focused learning content and alternative high school pathways that equip students with workforce-ready skills in flexible ways beyond traditional schooling.

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eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2025

This AI, VR, and AR exploration zone is where innovation meets education in a dynamic virtual learning environment. Here’s a sampling of the dynamic live and virtual ISTE and ASCD sessions educators can attend: 1. Join us to explore the future of education with AI.

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Teach Thought

JULY 9, 2025

Views Facebook Linkedin Print All Educators Have Two Minds by Terry Heick In his essay Two Minds , Wendell Berry, unsurprisingly enough, offers up two tones of thought produced by two kinds of ‘mind’—Rational, and Sympathetic. It’s no surprise that these two minds exist in education as well.

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Teacher Toms Blog

MAY 30, 2025

It seemed like each time I spoke with him he was enthusiastic about some new hobby or other -- outer space, collecting knives, electric trains, bicycles, playing guitar -- all self-motivated. He was, in a nutshell, the type of kid this play-based educator didn't worry about in the least. It was a keen insight.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 30, 2025

Philip Boayue is a seasoned executive leader with a strong background in educational leadership and staff development. and “What motivates you to learn?” gave students a voice in shaping their educational experience. Dr. Boayue is known for his expertise in strategic planning, team collaboration, and instructional leadership.

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Edsurge

MAY 21, 2025

As the education world grapples with a post-pandemic academic recovery that has stalled in some regions , a new research paper is taking the measure of key players in students success: their teachers. Parsing education data into snack-sized servings. Most also said their students are excited about what theyre learning.

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Edsurge

MAY 12, 2025

Some educators think its because math instruction is stuck in a rut. Solving this motivation problem is tricky. Henderson previously worked for the Utah Department of Education, where she noted that math is the biggest stumbling block for students trying to get a high school diploma.

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eSchool News

JULY 14, 2025

By integrating advanced tools and digital resources, CTE educators can better engage students and mirror the high-tech environments they will eventually work in. AI is also making its way into CTE and education at large. This isn’t technology for technology’s sake–it’s about enhancing learning and skill development.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2025

Here are a few Tuesday and Wednesday sessions to put on your schedule: Level Up Your Classroom with Google’s Gemini: An Educator’s Guide to AI : Join this session for an exploration of Gemini, Google’s cutting-edge AI technology, and its potential to transform K-12 teaching and learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 16, 2025

Online education has become more than just an alternative. Learning at Their Own Pace One of the most significant advantages of virtual learning is the ability to tailor education to a student’s specific pace and style. Virtual schooling encourages students to take ownership of their education. They also need a support system.

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eSchool News

JUNE 20, 2025

Khan Kids , a separate app for younger learners (ages 2-8), combines educational videos, stories, and games that focus on early literacy, math, and social-emotional development. Prodigy : For students who struggle to stay motivated during math practice, Prodigy turns learning into a role-playing adventure game.

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eSchool News

JUNE 26, 2025

That’s what’s motivating. “I Scores from the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress illustrate some of these differences in alarming detail. Even a hint that shares the answer can be educational if it helps the student think. Looking ahead, there is much more to explore regarding what AI can do for math education.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 30, 2025

Philip Boayue is a seasoned executive leader with a strong background in educational leadership and staff development. and “What motivates you to learn?” gave students a voice in shaping their educational experience. Dr. Boayue is known for his expertise in strategic planning, team collaboration, and instructional leadership.

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eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2025

This surge in absenteeism presents major challenges for educators striving to maintain instructional momentum and ensure equitable learning opportunities. Our elementary school is no exception–we were recently dealing with a situation where 20 of our students were chronically absent.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Charlotte, NC Discovery Education , the creators of indispensable K-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world, today announced an exciting new slate of standards-aligned educational content and instructional resources for Back-to-School 2025 that will inspire teachers and engage students.

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eSchool News

MAY 21, 2025

The threat to schools continues to grow as attempts to breach their networks become more frequent and sophisticated, while education budgets and resources to bolster cybersecurity dwindle. While resources may be limited, there are strategies educators and administrators can use to push back on cybercrime and this emerging strategy.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

Educators may evaluate what worked well and what didn’t, including instructional strategies, classroom management techniques, student engagement efforts, and time management. Thinking back on what worked, what didn’t, and what motivated students can help educators equip themselves not only to repeat successes, but to evolve.

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eSchool News

JULY 2, 2025

Discovery Education , the creators of essential PreK-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world, today announced significant enhancements to the online, adaptive literacy program DreamBox Reading.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 20, 2025

Reams have been written about the challenges with general education at US colleges and universities. Students often view general education requirements (gen eds) as “hurdles” to overcome on their way to the learning that matters to them. The sentiment is especially cacophonous in online education. Why am I doing this?”

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eSchool News

JULY 10, 2025

According to a tutorial , “Gimkit is an excellent game-based learning platform that combines fun and education, making it a highly engaging tool for both teachers and students. What is Gimkit? To begin with, what is Gimkit? It works like a mashup of Kahoot and flash card platforms, but with several unique features that set it apart.

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eSchool News

MAY 26, 2025

Still, educators can offer early literacy support and help for struggling readers using evidence-based reading instruction. Educators must begin by assessing a student’s current word recognition and comprehension to plan effective reading intervention strategies (Connor et al., What is a delayed reader?

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eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2025

This AI, VR, and AR exploration zone is where innovation meets education in a dynamic virtual learning environment. Here’s a sampling of the dynamic live and virtual ISTE and ASCD sessions educators can attend: 1. Join us to explore the future of education with AI.

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eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2025

Salome Thomas-EL, a nationally recognized educator and award-winning author, will unveil his latest book, Meet Their Needs: And They’ll Succeed , at the ASCD and ISTE Joint Conference on Sparking Joyful Learning and Leading Without Limits in San Antonio, Texas, from June 29 – July 2, 2025.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

Students in higher education also deserve nurturing spaces that focus on utilizing their personalized strengths and needs to foster increased academic and social development. A costly misconception is that pedagogical approaches in higher education must be lecture-based and teacher-led.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 20, 2025

Reams have been written about the challenges with general education at US colleges and universities. Students often view general education requirements (gen eds) as “hurdles” to overcome on their way to the learning that matters to them. The sentiment is especially cacophonous in online education. Why am I doing this?”

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eSchool News

MAY 2, 2025

While this theory is universally recognized for understanding personal growth in human development, it can also be applied to an individual’s educational journey. If Maslow were designing todays educational experience, this would be the starting point–helping students discover their strengths and setting the stage for growth.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Nam Ngo Thanh is an educational leader, innovator, and advocate for equity-driven, holistic learning. Currently serving as the school leader in Vietnam, he brings over a decade of experience in school leadership, teacher training, and educational transformation.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 11, 2025

Generative AI is changing the landscape of higher education, in both good and bad ways (Balch, 2023). In higher education, we see our students use AI in many ways, to provide both authorized and unauthorized aid in their completion of assignments. What college instructors are needed for, he said, is to motivate our students to learn.

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eSchool News

JUNE 20, 2025

However, the RAND study notes that routine boredom is associated with lower school performance, reduced motivation, reduced effort, and increased rates of dropping out of school. Chalkbeat is a nonprofit news site covering educational change in public schools. For more news on STEM learning, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub.

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Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2025

Johnson is one of several Utah educators discovering that computer science isn’t just about coding — it’s about helping students think critically, solve problems and make sense of the world around them. Nationwide, high-quality CS education programs and equitable access lag behind demand.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

This AI, VR, and AR exploration zone is where innovation meets education in a dynamic virtual learning environment. Here’s a sampling of the dynamic live and virtual ISTE and ASCD sessions educators can attend: 1. Join us to explore the future of education with AI.

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eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2025

Without appropriate support, such as assistive technology, students may fall behind academically, which can affect their confidence and motivation to participate. The ability to have central perception brought back into your set of tools for education is critically important,” said Roland Mattern, eSight’s director of sales and marketing.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

This article explores how these three components can reshape flipped learning and address persistent challenges such as student unpreparedness, fear of participation, and lack of motivation. Educators must dig deeper to explore these sentiments and confront the emotional undercurrents that influence classroom behavior.

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