eSchool News

JULY 15, 2022

In 2014, I got my first teaching job at a brand new high school in Detroit. The building had once been an elementary school with a fully functioning library. Two years later, that room had become a dumping ground for unused supplies, and the school football team frequently used it as a meeting space. newsletters.

Schools 361

Schools Elementary School Elementary School Students 361

eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2025

While I used to be deeply involved in CTSOs as an advisor and teacher, stepping into an administrator role has allowed me to continue engaging with students in a new way–judging events and witnessing their enthusiasm firsthand. Is this career path truly the right fit for the student?

Middle School 270

Middle School Middle School Elementary School Elementary School 270

Edsurge

APRIL 8, 2025

When it comes to math, students are struggling. The list of explanations ranges from a math-avoidant culture to schools difficulties hiring and keeping talented teachers, a job that seems to have become harder postpandemic. But many elementary school teachers are uncomfortable with math in a way that can pass on to students.

Elementary School 191

Elementary School Elementary School Math Teachers 191

eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2023

As a social worker for an in-district classroom inside of a Texas elementary school, I have the honor of serving some of the most vulnerable students in our community. Every day, I have the privilege of witnessing the incredible resilience of our students, who face challenges that many adults would struggle to overcome.

Schools 292

Schools Elementary School Elementary School Students 292

eSchool News

MARCH 29, 2023

(PRWEB) — Sourcewell , a trusted advisor to education leaders, announces that North Star Central Elementary School in Boswell, Pennsylvania—home to more than 350 pre-K–4 students—is seeing significant growth in students’ math scores, despite national trends. “At

Math 268

Math Learning Disabilities Elementary School Elementary School 268

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.

Science 246

Science Education Motivation Lecturing 246

eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The 2023 eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards honors educators for their exemplary use of innovative edtech to support student learning. Interviewed and profiled here is winner John Arthur , a 6th grade teacher at Meadowlark Elementary School nominated by Follett. Stay tuned for two more winner profiles to come.

Teachers 332

Teachers Elementary School Elementary School Students 332

eSchool News

MAY 26, 2025

These students can make meaningful gains when provided with targeted reading intervention strategies tailored to their needs. Delayed readers are students whose reading development lags behind typical age or grade expectations. The term emphasizes potential rather than deficiency (McLeskey et al.,

Disabilities 238

Disabilities Learning Disabilities Reading Motivation 238

eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2023

As a senior at Indianapolis’ Ben Davis High School, Jacob Gregory enrolled in an Exploratory Teaching program. He thought of it as an easy way to leave school for a few hours, but it ended up sparking “an unknown interest in teaching,” he said.

Middle School 258

Middle School Middle School Math Teachers 258

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

I’ll never forget that feeling of heading into the complete unknown when New York Public Schools first closed due to the spread of a global pandemic. Technology became our lifeline to reach students and families. At my elementary school in the Bronx, 86 percent of students qualify for free or reduced-priced school lunch.

Learning 354

Learning Elementary School Elementary School Students 354

eSchool News

MAY 4, 2021

COVID has upended their usual schooling and routines. In a year punctuated by upheaval and uncertainty, my students at Minneapolis Elementary School in Kansas were left feeling powerless. When students are dealing with feelings of grief and loss, it can be difficult to focus on learning.

Students 294

Students Elementary School Elementary School Reading 294

GovTech

MAY 22, 2025

Hanna Kemble-Mick, an elementary school counselor in Topeka, Kan., creates chatbots that can give students in grades three through six immediate access to help, as well as expand their learning.

Elementary School 81

Elementary School Elementary School Schools Students 81

eSchool News

MARCH 15, 2024

Let’s take a look at what makes libraries such critical parts of the school environment: Why do libraries matter? Study after study has shown that effective library programs can increase student literacy and test scores and create more equitable student outcomes. What is the purpose of a school library?

Schools 328

Schools Elementary School Elementary School Critical Thinking 328

eSchool News

AUGUST 12, 2024

We swapped stories, shared strategies, and commiserated about our shared challenges around lesson planning and staying in touch with students’ families. At some point, though, our experiences at the same Florida elementary school diverged. After school, she oversaw academic enrichment while I supervised detention.

Schools 328

Schools Elementary School Elementary School Fairness 328

eSchool News

JUNE 6, 2024

Key points: Light-touch, low-cost interventions focused on attendance can pay dividends Student success is impacted by issues outside of school, survey finds How bullying contributes to K-12 student absenteeism For more news on student success, visit eSN’s SEL & Well-Being hub One surefire way to support student success?

High School 294

High School High School Counselling Communication 294

eSchool News

MARCH 30, 2023

Charlotte, NC — New Mexico’s Aztec Municipal School District (AMSD) today announced the renewal of its multiyear partnership with Discovery Education supporting science education in three district elementary schools. AMSD’s diverse student population is approximately 63% Anglo, 22% Hispanic, and 13% Native American.

Student Engagement 246

Student Engagement Science Schools Elementary School 246

eSchool News

MARCH 30, 2022

The role of elementary teachers has never been more important, especially as kindergarten through fifth grade students today are facing more change than ever before–from the effects of the pandemic to social media and stressful current events being right at their fingertips. According to The Annie E.

Elementary School 258

Elementary School Elementary School Learning Styles Students 258

eSchool News

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Just like my little book club, as librarians and teachers, I know you’re looking to connect students with their next favorite book, which means you need to be ahead of the trends and know about the titles emerging as the next generation of books to remember. My #BritReads favorite for upper elementary school is a throwback to my childhood.

Reading 306

Reading Students Failure Elementary School 306

eSchool News

MARCH 12, 2024

Since school buildings reopened after COVID closures, I’ve heard teachers say, again and again, that the older elementary children in their classrooms are just not the same. They wanted to please the adults by following the rules at school, but their good intentions could fall by the wayside if they wanted something badly enough.

Schools 311

Schools Elementary School Elementary School Math 311

eSchool News

AUGUST 15, 2024

Key points: As we enjoy summer, we can’t forget school cybersecurity challenges It’s time to rethink cybersecurity in education Schools must bolster network continuity as they adopt more technology For more news on K-12 cybersecurity, visit eSN’s IT Leadership hub School’s out for summer but, for admins, there’s no final bell.

Local Government 321

Local Government Schools History Testing 321

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.

Elementary School 141

Elementary School Elementary School Accessibility Education 141

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Our educational institutions, from elementary schools to universities, are not immune to the growing threat of cybercrime. For many K–12 students, this represents an early introduction to the risks of digital data collection–and, unfortunately, cybercrime. Schools across the U.S. million individuals.

Education 293

Education Students Motivation Culture 293

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.

Learning 321

Learning Students Critical Thinking Math 321

eSchool News

DECEMBER 28, 2023

This year’s 2nd most-read story focuses on literacy and student engagement. In this episode of Innovations in Education , Madeleine Mortimore, Global Education Innovation and Research Lead for Logitech details how classroom technologies, if used properly, can increase student engagement and ultimately test scores.

Student Engagement 278

Student Engagement Elementary School Elementary School Science 278

eSchool News

MAY 1, 2023

The district reports 70 screens are live today with Carousel digital signage content coming from multiple contributors per school, with approximately 150 screens expected upon completion. The district has adopted a “one school at a time” rollout strategy that helps its technology specialists effectively train staff before using the system.

Communication 268

Communication Middle School Middle School Elementary School 268

eSchool News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Many educators are merging one with the using, discovering strategies to use edtech to engage shy students. Here are five strategies to use edtech to engage shy students: 1. Many times, shy students find it easier to express themselves in writing versus verbally.

Gamification 325

Gamification Interactive Learning Participation Students 325

eSchool News

MARCH 30, 2022

With mask mandates and social distancing, instructional audio solutions play a critical role—projecting educators’ voices and ensuring every student can hear and understand what’s being asked of them. Small Elementary School in South Portland, Maine. Access to intelligible, clear audio has never been more important.

English 269

English Students Elementary School Elementary School 269

eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2024

But what if we reimagined attendance not just as a policy to enforce, but as an essential part of the curriculum for both students and parents? This paradigm shift could revolutionize how schools, students, and families approach this critical aspect of education. According to recent data, over 20 percent of U.S.

Curriculum 306

Curriculum Students Languages Language 306

eSchool News

JUNE 8, 2022

At Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School, we recognize that part of supporting students’ success is supporting families. Research shows students who have families engaged in their learning are more likely to attend school regularly, have improved social skills and behavior, and achieve high levels of academic performance.

Learning 269

Learning Students Elementary School Elementary School 269

eSchool News

APRIL 22, 2024

Key points: Promoting student well-being is best done through a dual model resilience and risk framework Science-backed scalable tools improve student mental health Student mental health is still suffering–how should we address it? You’ve set the groundwork, but we need to do more.

Special Education 316

Special Education Students Elementary School Elementary School 316

eSchool News

JULY 27, 2022

to support engaging, hands-on science learning for middle school students. which is aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), to help students gain a deeper understanding of the initial scientific concepts being taught and to motivate their learning throughout the remainder of the unit.

Middle School 245

Middle School Middle School Science Technology 245

eSchool News

MAY 2, 2024

School Specialty , a leading provider of learning environments and supplies to the pre-K–12 education market, today announced the 2024 winners of its annual Crystal Apple Awards, which celebrate teachers who embody inspiration, leadership, and passion in teaching. GREENVILLE, Wis.

Teachers 261

Teachers Elementary School Elementary School Schools 261

eSchool News

JANUARY 20, 2022

19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — TutorMe , the online tutoring solution of the future, and Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) today announced an agreement to provide more than 35,000 K-12 students with free access to TutorMe’s online 24/7 tutoring service for the 2021-2022 school year. OKLAHOMA CITY, Jan.

Schools 286

Schools Learning Styles Elementary School Elementary School 286

eSchool News

MAY 15, 2024

But it’s not all bad–educators found success as they dedicated their efforts to improving student engagement and achievement, creating community-based approaches to learning, and inspiring students to become lifelong learners. It has renewed my excitement for teaching because my students feel connected to the material.

Education 312

Education Schools Math Science 312

Edsurge

MAY 12, 2025

Its a question that high school and middle school math teachers have heard many times. Procedural, boring and, in some cases, totally outdated , math lessons just dont seem to pull students in. Students plug away at tough procedures, such as geometric proofs, but dont know why they are doing it.

Math 179

Math Motivation High School High School 179

eSchool News

MARCH 28, 2022

How much would you pay for a crystal ball that could foresee the next school crisis? Though the ongoing pandemic has been referred to as a ‘once-in-a -lifetime crisis for school,’ we know that future crises are, unfortunately, inevitable. How can schools prepare for the next crisis while ensuring their long-term success?

Schools 246

Schools Elementary School Elementary School Accessibility 246

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The old system meant that students were changing houses each year based on which class they were in. This created some limitations and also meant that students were not learning to be loyal to their house and develop the team spirit. These help our students to become global citizens. Choosing foundational school values.

Elementary School 246

Elementary School Elementary School Schools Coaching 246