eSchool News

APRIL 30, 2025

What are you using AI for in your school/classroom? AI literacy includes the ability to use AI tools effectively and ethically, evaluate their output, ensure humans are at the core of AI, and adapt to the evolving AI landscape in both personal and professional settings.”

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eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2024

After years of devastating and heart-breaking incidents of school violence, school safety sentiment has plummeted. According to Gallup’s most recent research , 44 percent of parents with K-12 students fear for their child’s safety while they are at school. First, school shootings have increased in frequency and scope.

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eSchool News

MAY 30, 2024

Listen to highlights of a conversation with literacy experts Dr. David Hurford Executive Director at the Center for Research, Evaluation and Awareness of Dyslexia and Octavia Gray-Essex, Senior Education Advisor at Lexia, as they explore schools’ systemic challenges that include an outmoded understanding of dyslexia and lack of alignment with evidence-based (..)

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 17, 2023

As a school librarian for the past 11 years, my primary focus has been on helping students become adept navigators of the sea of information they live in. Britannica School is user-friendly and comprehensive, which makes it an ideal tool for building student confidence in their research skills. But don’t settle for just one.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Yet, for many students, school is also a place where the challenges of ADHD are put on full display. A holistic approach to student health The implementation of school-based health centers (SBHCs) is fostering a supportive environment for children with unique needs like ADHD. Familiarization visits. Establish routine.

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

A recent Google blog post outlines how four different school districts are leveraging Google AI tools, like Gemini and NotebookLM, for innovative teaching and learning. Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is using NotebookLM and Gemini for curriculum review and district guidance. What are you using AI for in your school/classroom?

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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? Literacy can make or break their school performance and enhance their career and civic participation. There are many types of school libraries– here’s why they’re all essential.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Data privacy considerations and recommendations for GenAI adoption in schools Linnette Attai, Project Director for CoSN’s Student Data Privacy Initiative and President of the compliance consulting firm PlayWell, LLC, shares insights on data privacy risks associated with adopting GenAI tools and offers guidance for responsible implementation.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

SCRANTON, PA – MMI Preparatory School, located in Freeland near Hazleton, has approved a pre-college agreement with Lackawanna College, enabling MMI students to earn college credits while still in high school. Director of College Counseling at MMI Preparatory School. Chrin, Ed.D.,

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Key points: A study offers important considerations for how colleges can best evaluate student performance Test: The four-letter word that works with GPA for college admissions What data is necessary to help students succeed? Key findings: The onset of the pandemic saw significant grade inflation in high schools.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

Key points: What priorities will be a focal point in the new school year? Vrain Valley School District, we will continue to provide our teachers with ample opportunities to collaborate, discuss, and share resources and strategies to enhance their understanding of AI and the potential benefits of AI tools. . This year at St.

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eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2024

Seven leading edtech organizations have developed a system intended to reduce the burden on schools and educators when it comes to assessing digital learning tools. This process aims to help schools quickly and reliably select and implement edtech tools, said ISTE CEO Richard Culatta during the opening of ISTELive 24 in Denver.

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Edsurge

MAY 16, 2025

During the pandemic, school districts amassed an enormous amount of digital tools sometimes out of necessity, sometimes out of urgency. school districts used an average of 2,739 edtech tools during the 202324 school year. school districts used an average of 2,739 edtech tools during the 202324 school year.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 18, 2020

Teachers looking for creative ways to end the school year may want to consider a “What are YOU curious about?” This project uses the 5Es instructional model–engage, explore, explain, elaborate, and evaluate–to guide students through a learning experience focused on a topic of their choice. ” project.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Our schools must not only impart knowledge to our students but also equip them with the creativity, empathy, and curiosity required to walk into an unpredictable, yet promising, future with unwavering confidence. By fostering a positive school culture, we create an environment where students and staff feel valued and motivated.

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eSchool News

MAY 29, 2024

If your district is ready for a new or revamped school-home communications plan, start by identifying your key stakeholders and goals. For many schools in the United States, English isn’t the home language for many students and families. Evaluate your communication channels. Build your district’s brand.

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eSchool News

MARCH 18, 2024

Key points: Schools still rely on E-rate funds to upgrade and protect their technology infrastructures Will cybersecurity receive E-rate funding? Since then, the program has transformed to help schools and libraries connect to high-speed broadband.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Key points: Schools still rely on E-rate funds to upgrade and protect their technology infrastructures Will cybersecurity receive E-rate funding? Since then, the program has transformed to help schools and libraries connect to high-speed broadband. Join eSchool News for the 12 Days of Edtech with 2024s most-read and most-loved stories.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Its a familiar story for many parentswatching their child struggle in school, knowing they are capable but somehow unable to thrive in a traditional classroom. They envisioned a school where children who didnt fit the standard mold could still succeed, not just academically but socially and emotionally.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

By doing so, they’ll be able to solve immediate challenges that may arise, giving them more time to focus on the long-term goals of their school or district. Throughout my 30-year career, I’ve been a high school teacher, a dean of students, an assistant principal, a principal, and now a superintendent.

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eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2024

With school shootings continuing to take place at a troubling rate , there’s no question that action must be taken – and increased coordination between schools and local law enforcement is a key step in a comprehensive approach toward ensuring the safety and well-being of school communities.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 17, 2024

MERIDIAN, Idaho (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Idaho Virtual Academy ( IDVA ) has been recognized as a 2024 Cognia School of Distinction, a program which recognizes preK–12 education institutions that exemplify excellence in education and service to learners.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Key points: Every auditor is different, and it’s critical to be prepared How schools can take full advantage of the FCC’s new cybersecurity program Hackers don’t take a summer vacation–neither can school cybersecurity For more news on cybersecurity, visit eSN’s IT Leadership hub School cybersecurity audits don’t have to be stressful.

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eSchool News

MARCH 23, 2023

Comprehensive esports programs effectively combine these two ideas, offering modern education and skills necessary to enter a growing industry while creating a new competitive team for the school to promote. A larger number of member schools have launched partial scholarship programs, awarding anywhere from $500 to $8,000 to individuals.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Teachers who use it and find it helpful now in meeting the demands of the concurrent classroom will have another lesson structure to lean on when all students return to school. This simple lesson design works well in an online class or entirely in person as well.

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eSchool News

MAY 26, 2025

Identifying the needs of struggling readers Supporting delayed readers involves evaluating the severity of the reading delay. Elementary School Journal, 118(4), 579599. Handbook of effective inclusive schools: Research and practice. Francis (Eds.), Handbook of Reading Interventions (2nd ed.). Guilford Press. Connor, C.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 11, 2024

school districts in 2023 –more than double the 45 attacked in 2022. Just as the 2024 school year was about to start, a ransomware attack shut down some schools in the United States and Great Britain, including 34 schools serving 17,000 students in the Seattle area. Ransomware attacks alone targeted 108 U.S.

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eSchool News

MARCH 1, 2023

In a 2022 survey , 72 percent of the participating school administrators responded that cybersecurity was either a priority or high priority for their district leadership and local school boards. School districts are prime targets for hackers; therefore, we must be prepared.

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eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2024

Visitor management can be tricky, because school campuses tend to have various points of access. Visitor management can be tricky, because school campuses tend to have various points of access. In recent years, schools have put in the effort to advance all safety measures within schools, including visitor management.

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Schools Evaluation Internet Accessibility 306

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

It is a process where students evaluate their work, reflecting on what they’ve learned, how well they’ve understood complex concepts, how much progress they’ve made toward mastering key skills, and where they may need to invest time and energy to improve their concept knowledge and skill set.

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eSchool News

MARCH 26, 2024

As the 2023 – 2024 academic year concludes this spring, school leaders will have the opportunity to review safety protocols and adopt new tools to foster a safe and secure learning environment for years to come. Also, key to a solid communication plan is ensuring the active involvement and participation of teachers and staff.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

In fact, Mercy was the first all-girls school in the country to earn a STEM certification. The interest in our program has been intense; the school’s 500+ students come from 95 grade schools across several counties and even the neighboring state of Indiana.

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eSchool News

MAY 28, 2024

Newark Public Schools wants to see a districtwide expansion of an artificial intelligence tutoring tool after it was piloted at First Avenue School last year, as the district searches for ways to help students catch up from pandemic learning loss. The strategy here is not to do it in any one school only,” León added.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

In a time when there is confusion around what school board directors do and don’t do, this analogy can help clarify the role of the school board. School board directors are akin to the navigators. School boards lay out big, long-term priorities such as strategic planning, budgetary goals, and financial stability.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

ARLINGTON, Texas/PRNewswire/ — Workforce solutions provider Ancora has developed a new relationship with McGraw Hill to launch Ancora High School. Ancora High School is an online high school that offers a Texas high school diploma and is accredited by Cognia.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

And that makes sense–as systemic as some issues facing our education system are, every school, class, and student is unique. There’s an entire school of thought on this. Yet through all that, there is perhaps one constant, one shared experience that is as universal as the No.

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eSchool News

MAY 15, 2024

Here’s what educators have to say about the 2023-2024 school year: Improving engagement and test scores with phenomena-based curricula April Pence, Edison High School Last year was my first time using phenomena-based units aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) in chemistry.

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