k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

John Fisher College of Education and brings almost 30 years of diverse experience in the field of education. Her career spans roles as an elementary teacher, instructional coach, mentor, special education administrator, and elementary school principal. Gina DiTullio holds a doctorate in Executive Leadership from the St.

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eSchool News

MAY 22, 2025

While we often discuss how absenteeism affects students, we rarely acknowledge its devastating impact on the educators who show up every day to empty chairs. percent of educators cite “insufficient staff time for intervention execution” as a primary challenge in addressing absenteeism. ” The numbers are staggering.

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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

JANUARY 8, 2025

–( BUSINESS WIRE )– The Smithsonian Science Education Center and Carolina Biological announced new independent study results showing the Smithsonian Science for the Classroom curriculum improved students scores in N.C. Students in grades 3 through 5 were part of the study from rural and diverse North and South Carolina.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Key points: It seems educators are more inclined to use AI compared to students The state of AI: Who is leading AI adoption? The insight comes from the 2024 AI in Academia Study by Copyleaks. The report offers a comprehensive look at AI’s role in education.

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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.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 6, 2025

Further, recent NEA studies concluded that even if pay increases, its not happening quickly enough to keep up with inflation, with teachers and education support professionals (ESPs) making 5.3 A recent Pew Research Center survey found only 15 percent of teachers are extremely or very satisfied with their pay.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Key points: Inclusion can drive more women to work in AI and tech fields Report finds persistent STEM career exposure gaps for women 3 free STEAM education resources to nurture student curiosity For more news on STEM equity, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the technology education sphere.

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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. We need every state to require a computer science graduation requirement.”

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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

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Introducing STEM education at an early age fosters curiosity and the ability to tackle real-world challenges. One way to engage students in STEM education is with hands-on, project-based learning. Heres a list of 10 lesser-known STEM education resources specifically tailored for K-12 learners: 1.

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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. and sixth form students in England and Wales–as well as 250 of their teachers–to get their insights on the impact of AI on math education.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

By inspiring the next generation of educators, we can build up this honorable profession to ensure all students are receiving the attention and support they need to thrive. To help, here are six ways school leaders can encourage students to consider careers in teaching, which will benefit K-12 education in the long term.

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eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2025

When it comes to research, however, nothing is more inefficient than canceling studies that are already underway. As a tenure-track university professor who studies ways to increase access to high-quality early learning, I have been personally affected by the shortsighted decisions of the current administration to cut research funding.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 6, 2025

Educators need creative and authentic ways to engage students in reading without it seeming forced or gimmicky. Educators can apply the same principle to improving literacy outcomes through gamified learning in schools. Many educational games fall into this category.

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eSchool News

MAY 7, 2025

The Florida Tutoring Advantage represents our dedication to transforming education through evidence-based high-impact tutoring and ensuring every student has the opportunity to achieve their full potential. We chose Ignite Reading because of their strong, evidence-based approach to literacy instruction, said Phil Poekert, Ph.D.,

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Charlotte, NC —Alaska’s Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District (MSBSD) announced a new partnership with global edtech leader Discovery Education that will enhance science education across the school system. Discovery Education Science Techbooks. Discovery Education Science Techbooks.

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eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2025

A BBC study found that AI-generated news summaries were riddled with factual inaccuracies because chatbots failed to interpret meaning accurately. This is especially concerning in education, where critical thinking and contextual understanding are essential. Critical thinking and innovation remain uniquely human skills.

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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.

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eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2024

As this figure continues to grow year over year, true bilingual education is becoming more vital to equitably support student success. How do we ensure students achieve proficiency with the English language while receiving a rich and comprehensive education? It should be recognized that bilingual education lifts all boats.

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eSchool News

MAY 6, 2024

The Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) Commission on Artificial Intelligence in Education is chaired by South Carolina Gov. We have a blueprint of what it looks like to implement this technology into different fields of education and what types of relationships that creates with the workforce.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Offered by Lexia ,a Cambium Learning Group brand , and grounded in the science of reading, both professional learning programs empower educators with the knowledge and skills they need to strengthen students literacy skills. Dr. Akbar also praised the rubrics and assessments in the courses of study. Its the door to everything.

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eSchool News

JULY 4, 2024

First off, I would argue that educators need to work on improving the digital literacy of their students’ parents. Educators should examine the number of parents who are not knowledgeable about the various methods of communication that are available to them through their school district.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Boston, MA (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Saul Zaentz Early Education Initiative at the Harvard Graduate School of Education has announced the winners of its 2024 Zaentz Early Education Innovation Challenge. On October 29, 2024, 10 finalists pitched their ideas to a panel of judges and a live audience.

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eSchool News

JULY 25, 2024

The survey looked at how educators in Michigan are using AI and how they are implementing AI in schools. These results also revealed that many educators are ready to engage in this challenge, with the right supports in place. Educators (not all, but many) are “ahead” of their districts and using AI in their classrooms and schools.

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eSchool News

JULY 2, 2024

Key points: When it comes to K-12 innovation, change isn’t a consideration–it’s an imperative Students know best when it comes to transforming education Schools must embrace these 4 innovative focus areas to avoid failure For more news on K-12 transformation, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Across the U.S.,

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eSchool News

MAY 1, 2025

This story about Alabama graduation requirements was produced by The Hechinger Report , a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education. Alabama state law previously required students to take at least four years each of English, math, science and social studies to graduate from high school.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

According to a McKinsey study , companies in the top quartile for gender diversity on executive teams are 25 percent more likely to have above-average profitability. Her experience mirrors what we see in many sectors, including education. Diversity is a competitive advantage.

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eSchool News

APRIL 28, 2025

The new research report, App Overload: How A Fragmented Digital Landscape Is Failing K-12 Education , sheds light on the growing complexities of digital integration in education. “The challenges with this approach depend on which type of user you are. “The challenges with this approach depend on which type of user you are.

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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 29, 2025

Screens, social media, and short attention spans have reshaped the challenge of literacy instruction, leaving many educators searching for tools that can meet students where they are, without lowering the bar. One of the most overlooked answers? Graphic novels. For years, graphic novels were dismissed as light reading or just comics.

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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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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

parents believe AI is essential to their childrens education, but most arent even sure whether the technology is being used in their childs classroom. In the early stages of developing any educational AI app for children, you have to be highly critical of existing offerings–why are adult apps not suitable for young minds?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 9, 2025

Charlotte, NC To empower teachers and students to explore their world, the Environmental Education Initiative offersa curated collection of free environmental educationresources for K-12 classrooms. To access Environmental Education Initiative resources, visit environmentaleducationinitiative.discoveryeducation.com.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 20, 2025

While doing my studies for my graduate program, I read more about parent communication with teachers and how we can ensure that we arent just doing it early and frequently, but are instead communicating with parents most effectively, which might not always be early or frequently.

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eSchool News

JULY 16, 2024

Charania, former education senior research fellow at the Christensen Institute. What’s being called the craziest college admission season ever is also proving to be a natural experiment for the American education system. It was originally published on the Christensen Institute’s blog and is reposted with permission.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Helping students review for an exam often takes the form of a study guide or review game. The teacher has to do the lion’s share of the work compiling a list of items to include on the study guide or creating questions for a game. The person generating the study guide and review game is the one doing the critical thinking.

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