eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2023

BOSTON – Clark County School District (CCSD) in Nevada, has made Lexia LETRS ® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional learning programs available to most elementary schools in the district with a plan to continue expanding the program to additional elementary and early childhood teachers and administrators.

Elementary School 246

Elementary School Elementary School Accessibility Schools 246

Edsurge

APRIL 8, 2025

When it comes to math, students are struggling. The recent national assessment underscored that by revealing that 24 percent of fourth graders are still performing below basic math skills, also shining a spotlight on an ever-growing inequality in math performance across the country. That has consequences.

Elementary School 199

Elementary School Elementary School Math Teachers 199

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 212

Disabilities Learning Disabilities Reading Motivation 212

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. I sought to bring that same joy of reading to my high school history and English students. This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. newsletters.

Schools 361

Schools Elementary School Elementary School Students 361

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

Edsurge

MAY 12, 2025

Procedural, boring and, in some cases, totally outdated , math lessons just dont seem to pull students in. It also connects to other issues, such as the rigid class sequences that some experts warn block certain students from advancing in math and that exclude courses like data science that would be useful for students future careers.

Math 187

Math Motivation High School High School 187

eSchool News

MAY 4, 2021

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. Classroom journaling turned out to be the antidote for my students.

Students 294

Students Elementary School Elementary School Reading 294

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

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

Edsurge

JUNE 3, 2025

And they will say, No, Ive just been watching a lot of TikTok videos and I think that I have anxiety, said Hanna Kemble, an elementary school counselor and a counselor leader coordinator for the state of Kansas. School counselors across the country describe similar experiences to Kembles.

Ethics 107

Ethics Schools Students Skills 107

eSchool News

JANUARY 23, 2019

Coding and computer programming are slowly becoming part of the core curriculum in schools and districts across the U.S.–and –and some educators say the earlier students start coding, the better. Coding as been a required part of the middle school and elementary school curriculum since 2014.

Elementary School 275

Elementary School Elementary School Middle School Middle School 275

eSchool News

MARCH 10, 2022

Social and emotional skills are vital in both school, and the workplace. Those competence areas are Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness, Relationship Skills, and Responsible Decision-Making. Here are a few that teachers can use with their students on SEL Day, and all year round.

Elementary School 363

Elementary School Elementary School Skills Teachers 363

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 268

Learning Students Elementary School Elementary School 268

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.

STEM 345

STEM Cognitive Development Education Elementary School 345

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? However, an absence of risk does not equate to the presence of social-emotional skills.

Special Education 315

Special Education Students Elementary School Elementary School 315

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

These days, words like bullying, isolation, suicide, peer pressure, and anxiety are more and more commonly used among students, parents, and educators. was first spoken during the height of gang wars in Los Angeles, when I was a new speech language pathologist in the Los Angeles Unified School District.

Disabilities 279

Disabilities Students Elementary School Elementary School 279

eSchool News

JANUARY 28, 2021

Zaner-Bloser, a publisher of early literacy resources, has entered into an agreement with ed-tech company Listenwise, an award-winning platform that brings podcasts to the classroom, to promote and sell its listening skills platform of the same name to the K-5 market. Very simply, students with stronger listening skills are better learners.

Skills 180

Skills Hybrid Learning English Art 180

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

MAY 21, 2024

As soon as we did the training for our new program, Lexia PowerUp Literacy, the teachers loved that they could see which students were and weren’t working in the program. Everyone is enrolled in it and the students split their time between math and reading. We also have PLCs where grade-level teachers meet to discuss student progress.

Students 294

Students Reading Middle School Middle School 294

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

spend more time working in small groups with students. I explained to my students that the goal of these stations was to have fun and stretch our minds creatively. Unfortunately, it’s rare to see students engage in play at school after they’ve left elementary school, but secondary students need this time too.

Elementary School 420

Elementary School Elementary School Art Writing 420

eSchool News

MAY 25, 2023

Over the course of the three-day event, these highly skilled students were tested on their knowledge of renewable energy, their design and problem-solving skills, and their wind turbines’ energy output by a team of renewable energy educators and industry professionals. from Smithfield Middle School in Smithfield, Va.

Laboratory 245

Laboratory Middle School Middle School STEM 245

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.

Science 306

Science Elementary School Elementary School STEM 306

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 130

Science Education Motivation Lecturing 130

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Teaching elementary school was the hardest job I ever had, but there are many parts of the role I miss. As any elementary educator will tell you, seeing a child’s eyes light up as they grow into individuals capable of expressing themselves and exploring their own interests through the written word is one of the greatest joys in life.

Reading 316

Reading Science Elementary School Elementary School 316

eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 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 9th most-read story focuses on instructional strategies for better student engagement. 1: Teacher-student relationships.

Student Engagement 300

Student Engagement Hybrid Learning Students Participation 300

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

If you ask educators at Moseley Elementary School, it takes determined school leaders and teachers with the ability to give students a purpose each day–and a strategy called academic teaming. Moseley Elementary School has a history of struggle. Related content: 3 key levers for school improvement.

Fairness 286

Fairness Elementary School Elementary School Special Education 286

eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2024

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. Elementary-level STEM education fosters our future innovators.

Teaching 324

Teaching STEM Education Cognitive Development 324

eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2020

Fifth-grade teacher Kim Voge has had students literally beg her to give them more writing assignments. Voge has also watched students who began her class too shy to ask questions blossom into confident, capable, autonomous learners who can ask for help or advocate for themselves. Focus on student ownership.

Learning 332

Learning Assignments Coaching Elementary School 332

eSchool News

MARCH 28, 2023

NEW YORK – On March 8, 2023, 296,090 students from around the world took part in ‘World Math Day’ , an online annual event that fosters a love of math in students and boosts their engagement in the subject. Nationwide, there’s growing concern around students’ math performance. Notre Dame Elementary School, Grade 1 William D.,

Math 269

Math Elementary School Elementary School Grades 269

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

More than half of today’s adult workers (62 percent) say they were never exposed to STEM-related studies and career possibilities in elementary school, according to a survey from littleBits and YouGov. will not have produced enough highly-skilled workers to fill STEM jobs in the next few years.

STEM 280

STEM Elementary School Elementary School Math 280

eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

BILLUND, Denmark — To celebrate the second annual World Play Day, LEGO® Education is inspiring teachers to experience purposeful play firsthand by giving students and teachers Permission to Play. On top of that, almost 80% of students want more playful learning experiences in the classroom. Play is not just for the playground.

Teachers 246

Teachers Critical Thinking Secondary Education Learning 246

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

It features national and state-level policy and implementation data, focusing on high school data. Eleven states now require students to earn credit in computer science to graduate from high school. “The data is clear: computer science equips students with essential skills for future careers in all industries.

Science 339

Science Accessibility Education STEM 339

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

October was National Bullying Prevention Month , and in my decade of teaching in high-poverty public elementary schools, I’ve seen strategy after strategy and initiative after initiative implemented to decrease bullying. While every case is unique, having a general understanding of why a student chooses to bully can be helpful.

Elementary School 306

Elementary School Elementary School Critical Thinking Knowledge 306

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.

English 280

English Elementary School Elementary School Distance Learning 280

eSchool News

MARCH 12, 2019

Demographics: Santa Rosa County (FL) District Schools is a high-performing rural district of about 28,000 students that stretches from the Gulf of Mexico to Alabama. The district has 33 schools, ranks in the top 6 or 7 in every category in the state, and is growing by 400 to 500 students per year.

Culture 242

Culture Schools Students Coaching 242

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

This is especially true with literacy, where it’s all too easy to lose track of student progress and performance as students make their way through elementary and middle school. Embracing a new approach to literacy instruction was paramount to driving improved outcomes for our students.

Elementary School 282

Elementary School Elementary School Middle School Middle School 282

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

to engage students in a virtual field trip to the International Space Station (ISS). During this unique distance learning opportunity, students will participate in the ExoLab-8 plant science experiment in which they will grow and analyze their own legumes simultaneously with legumes grown in space. This month, Magnitude.io

Technology 246

Technology Distance Learning Science Hybrid Learning 246