Edsurge

APRIL 8, 2025

Now, a new report suggests that teacher preparation programs underemphasize math instruction at the elementary school level. Inadequate instruction undermines students' attempts to learn math before they even enter the classroom, says Heather Peske, president of the National Council on Teacher Quality. That has consequences.

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eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2025

Starting career exploration early Elementary school: Building awareness During my judging experience a few weeks ago, I met students who said they knew their career path since they were eight or nine. In elementary school, highlighting a variety of careers to younger students is key.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2020

As Jon Corippo, chief learning officer for the nonprofit group Computer-Using Educators ( CUE ), put it: “When do you see that ever?”. This 26-year veteran educator has created a culture of student-centered, independent learning in her classroom. What’s her “secret sauce?” Focus on student ownership.

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Her career spans roles as an elementary teacher, instructional coach, mentor, special education administrator, and elementary school principal. She currently serves as the principal of Austin Steward Elementary School #46 in Rochester, New York.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

As a New York City public school founder and principal, I immediately began work to transition to virtual learning for 3- to 11-year-olds. At my elementary school in the Bronx, 86 percent of students qualify for free or reduced-priced school lunch. Use surveys to check on basic needs like access to food.

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eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2024

But despite these challenges, there are bright spots in teaching and learning. Inspiring district leaders, classroom teachers, and school staff have found unique and innovative ways to engage students in learning, motivating students to see beyond classroom walls and truly immerse themselves in learning.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Edtech is the combination of IT tools and educational practices aimed at facilitating scalable individualized learning. Students learn at different rates, and from diverse ways. These tools deliver personalized learning and training that can automatically adjust to an individual’s learning competence.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

David Ross is a global education consultant and former CEO of the Partnership for 21st Century Learning (P21). After holding national and international education leadership roles for 15 years, in August of 2019, Ross returned to the classroom to practice what he had been preaching: project-based learning. Where did PBL begin?

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eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2025

After all, its easy to imagine how technologies such as AI tools, robots, VR headsets , and computers, for example, can be used to support learning in these settings. Physical movement supports academics There is significant evidence of the connection between physical movement and learning. But gymnasiums?

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eSchool News

AUGUST 30, 2024

EPS Learning , the leading provider of PreK-12 literacy solutions, has been selected by the Iowa Department of Education through a competitive bid process to offer fully funded access to its AI-powered EPS Reading Assistant for all elementary school teachers and students through the summer of 2025.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Our goal is to shift pedagogy toward a “culture of thinking” that supports more student agency and more effective use of the learning space itself. As part of that mission, we knew we needed innovative furnishings for the learning environments, which would go hand-in-hand with that work. Here’s how we did it: 1.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Key points: Digital learning is a key part of students’ school experiences As technology evolves, so, too, do students’ learning opportunities See related article: Is AI the future of education? Edtech tools, connected learning experiences, and 21st-century skills all play a role in preparing students for the future.

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eSchool News

JUNE 15, 2021

At Sonora Elementary School , we’ve been fortunate to be able to offer in-person classes to most of our students this year. At the beginning of the school year, about 500 of our 600 students came back full-time, and by November we only had approximately 20 students who were still blended.

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eSchool News

MAY 26, 2025

Support must be personalized, often requiring collaboration among educators, families, and specialists to overcome socio-economic barriers, learning differences, or other challenges. Individualizing student instruction: Effects on literacy and learning. Elementary School Journal, 118(4), 579599. Francis (Eds.),

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The report comes at a time when students continue to struggle academically in the wake of the pandemic and as efforts turn to learning recovery. Findings from Pathways to Success: How Stretch Growth Goals Support Learning Recovery are based on data from more than 2.4 After two years of Typical Growth, only a small percentage (i.e.,

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eSchool News

JUNE 2, 2022

Silver Spring, MD (Thursday, June 2, 2022) — To keep students engaged in learning all summer long, Discovery Education and its Social Impact Partners are offering students and caregivers an array of no-cost dynamic digital resources they can use at home. The contest is open through June 17, 2022.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 27, 2023

On top of that, almost 80 percent of students want more playful learning experiences in the classroom. Once you see students engaged and learning through play, it clicks and the question goes from how to how do we add more?” said Dr. Jenny Nash, Head of Education Impact, U.S. for LEGO Education.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 13, 2023

I learned about Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling Suite (LETRS) from my mentor principal at the state department, which works with schools like Central Elementary to establish the specific benchmarks that each Alabama school must reach. Supports tier one readers. Gives teachers flexibility.

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eSchool News

JUNE 8, 2022

For parents and caregivers, supporting your child’s learning can be stressful. At Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School, we recognize that part of supporting students’ success is supporting families. Try “learning by teaching”. You don’t need to be a content expert to support your children’s learning.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Pittsburgh, PA– Carnegie Learning , a leader in artificial intelligence for K-12 education and formative assessment, announced today that elementary students from Buchanan County, Virginia School District achieved unprecedented reading gains using Carnegie Learning’s Fast ForWord ® reading and language program.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

Student success is a critically important issue for school districts–and not simply because districts want students to perform well. Improving student learning and student success is necessary for students to compete in a rapidly changing world that requires critical thinking, creativity, and adaptability. –Dr.

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eSchool News

JULY 8, 2022

Ten years ago it was not commonplace to see a Technology Director on staff at an elementary school, let alone a Technology Integration Specialist. The global pandemic has created an immediate need for better edtech solutions in our schools due to increased awareness around ensuring the health and wellness of students and staff. .

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eSchool News

MARCH 16, 2021

With student well-being declining after a year of school closures, the need for connection and social-emotional recovery is critical, especially for our nation’s youngest learners. This allows educators greater choice in providing relevant, research-based SEL programming for every classroom and school community.”. “The

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eSchool News

APRIL 7, 2023

Cabin John MD – Early learning leader, Learning Without Tears, is now among EdTech’s best and brightest, following the announcement of this year’s EdTech “Cool Tool” Awards. We are all proud of the innovative work our development teams did to create – and continuously improve – these breakthrough learning programs.”

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eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

AI, digital learning tools, and personalized supports have become central to the classroom. At the same time, schools are placing a stronger emphasis on mental health, equity, and future-ready skills, ensuring students are not only academically successful but also are prepared for the challenges of today’s every-changing world.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Here, eSchool News highlights Newark Public Schools–one of its K-12 Hero Awards finalists. Keep reading to discover how this district keeps learning going in the middle of a global pandemic. Nominee : Newark Public Schools. Nominated by : Lexia Learning. What makes this nominee a hero?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on innovative ways to engage students, digital resources, and online and hybrid learning strategies related to post-pandemic teaching. This year’s 4th most-read story focuses on creating an online elementary program. Do you want your program to be fully online?

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eSchool News

AUGUST 16, 2021

16, 2021) – Lexia® Learning, a Cambium Learning® Group company, announced today that all schools throughout Alabama can now boost literacy instruction via LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional learning. About Lexia Learning. About Cambium Learning Group. BOSTON (Aug.

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eSchool News

MAY 25, 2023

Key points: Interactivity and engaging resources can make science more approachable Elementary school teachers need easy-to-use science tools that will grab students’ attention During my time as a kindergarten teacher, I learned three major lessons about our youngest learners’ relationship to science.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Where a student lived and what policies their school followed during the pandemic affected how likely they were to graduate from high school. When states that normally required a high school exit exam waived that requirement, graduation rates went up. Balfanz said schools need to be asking: “Who has a pathway, who doesn’t?”

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eSchool News

JANUARY 15, 2024

Traditionally, the spotlight on STEM education appears to occur in high school and late middle school grade-levels. Elementary school years mark a critical phase in a child’s cognitive development. This early exposure fosters a lifelong love of learning and a keen interest in the natural world.

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eSchool News

APRIL 13, 2022

While teachers often experience the same year or course again and again, students and their families can really see how students change over the years in school. Families can see that what students learn each year builds on what has come before. Learning progressions help educators see a student’s advancement. Progressions.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

It is a powerful tool for teaching that naturally engages students in the learning and builds the skills they’ll need in and outside the classroom like creativity, communication, critical thinking, and collaboration. On top of that, almost 80% of students want more playful learning experiences in the classroom. for LEGO Education.

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eSchool News

MARCH 19, 2024

North Carolina based QoreInsights announced today the launch of a MicroGrant program where they will award three schools with free site wide licenses for unlimited use of their AI-enabled personalized professional learning platform, The Classroom Education Plan© (CEP). The total approximate value of the three awards is over $30,000.

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eSchool News

MARCH 10, 2022

March 11 marks International SEL Day , a day focused on raising awareness of the importance of social and emotional learning (SEL). SEL Competency: Decision-Making Strategy: “Pause Power” Age: Elementary School. Here are a few that teachers can use with their students on SEL Day, and all year round.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

As we wrapped up 2020, we thought for sure that 2021 might bring us a reprieve from pandemic learning. Virtual and hybrid learning continued into the spring, but then classrooms welcomed back students for full-time in-person learning in the fall. And now, we head into our third year of learning during a global pandemic.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

It’s important for teachers to find ways to teach social-emotional learning and character development to help their students build the skills necessary to process the events of 2020 and to persevere and succeed in (for many students) a distance learning or hybrid environment. Dual immersion in elementary school.

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