k12 Digest

APRIL 26, 2025

In 1992, a small school opened its doors next to a chapel in Waxahachie, Texas. Joseph Catholic School has expanded across three buildings on the St. Joseph Catholic School. The school is dedicated to shaping students into spiritually grounded, intellectually curious, and morally responsible leaders.

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eSchool News

MAY 16, 2024

AI tutoring systems spearhead this learning revolution by reimagining the tutoring concept, offering interactive and adaptive learning experiences customized to each individual’s learning capabilities. A significant advantage of AI tutoring systems is the personalized learning experiences they can offer students.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Key points: Today’s students deserve modern tech tools that suit their learning styles and tendencies 5 of the biggest education trends in 2024 65 predictions about edtech trends in 2024 For more news on edtech trends, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page It’s 2024!

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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. Instead of snuffing out the doom scroll at its source, educators should lean into it, learn, and apply takeaways to their curriculum. There’s an entire school of thought on this.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

Over the years, an increasing amount of schools nationwide have incorporated the STEM framework into their curriculum, engaging students around the subjects of science, technology, engineering, and math. The most valuable aspect of STEAM education is its ability to reach all levels of knowledge.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Many educators adjusted to entirely new teaching requirements during the pandemic, while districts rushed to supply tools and technologies to address the need for remote and hybrid learning environments. Now, as we are making our way into a new school year, still more unknowns await. Embrace technology for dynamic learning.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Educational disparities can exacerbate existing inequalities, and it’s essential that school leaders and teachers address these issues to promote a level playing field. Schools should invest in providing devices and reliable high-speed internet access for students who lack these resources at home.

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eSchool News

MARCH 16, 2022

Many educators adjusted to entirely new teaching requirements during the pandemic, while districts rushed to supply tools and technologies to address the need for remote and hybrid learning environments. Now, as we are making our way into the second half of a new school year, still more unknowns await.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2023

What barriers make designing for deeper learning in schools challenging? In today’s rapidly changing educational landscape, educators face numerous challenges when designing instruction that promotes deeper learning for all students. Have you encountered similar challenges in your own classroom or school?

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eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2021

And while online education is an increasingly popular option for students, it doesn’t mean that all students are equipped with the knowledge of how to navigate this new-ish learning style and what resources to use in the process. Enrollment at online institutions for both undergraduate and graduate students continues to grow.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2023

With the passing of Texas House Bill (HB) 900 , school districts face a pressing need to meet the changing requirements for parental engagement on library books that children have access to. Safeguarding schools and districts to soon provide a “BookmarkED Verified” seal of approval for individual books. .

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eSchool News

JUNE 12, 2023

Key points: To improve student engagement, strive to create a positive learning environment Offer multiple means of engagement using technology inspired by UDL such as voice/screen capture or different ways to present a project While schools have largely returned to normal classroom instruction, some ripple effects of the pandemic remain.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

By creating bridges between students’ knowledge and classroom content, educators who employ CRT practices aim to affirm identities and values. Proper teacher preparation becomes crucial to address the cultural gap, as well as to ensure that teachers are adequately equipped to respond to students’ varied learning styles and needs.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 29, 2016

Not long ago, the leadership team of a school district I was working with asked me: “If you were going to hire a new teacher, what would you ask in the interview?” Increasingly, a teacher’s knowledge can be found online and in various learning styles. New question : How do you teach students to learn what you don’t know?

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eSchool News

JULY 18, 2022

Prior to the COVID pandemic, technology integration in my high school math classroom was mainly used in two ways: discovery-based activities and homework assignments. Finding applicable resources for discovery-based learning that would fit into existing lesson plans was not always easy. After they have given input (i.e.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Personalized learning materials : Gen AI makes it easy to tailor educational content to individual student needs; it can adapt materials based on difficulty levels, interests, and learning styles. Demonstrating learning needs to move from testing memorization to showcasing transferable skills.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

As technology becomes more and more ubiquitous in classrooms across the nation, it is easier than ever for students with different learning styles and needs to create personalized learning environments. Next page: How 5 schools personalize learning for students).

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eSchool News

JULY 27, 2021

And while online education is an increasingly popular option for students, it doesn’t mean that all students are equipped with the knowledge of how to navigate this new-ish learning style and what resources to use in the process. Enrollment at online institutions for both undergraduate and graduate students continues to grow.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 8, 2024

High School collects a diverse group of students into a large learning community, but it also prepares teenagers for a future as variable as any we can imagine. Today, as education leaders, you’re faced with an increasingly diverse student population, each with unique learning styles, abilities, and aspirations.

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eSchool News

MAY 1, 2024

It is a dynamic, interconnected space where knowledge flows freely, and learners are active participants in their educational journey. Smarter classrooms leverage cutting-edge technologies to create immersive, personalized learning experiences with unlimited online resources that cater to diverse learning styles.

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eSchool News

APRIL 2, 2025

Gaps in foundational knowledge, especially in early grades and exacerbated by continued pandemic-related learning loss, can make advanced topics more difficult to grasp later on. Some students may feel disengaged if the curriculum does not connect to their interests or learning styles.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 9, 2022

With the growing interest in tech comes a call for summer school programs that supersize student enthusiasm for technology. They tie arguments to class reading, general knowledge as well as evidence from research. Perspective taking’ is an important skill to learn. analytical thinking. citizenship/ethics/etiquette. organization.

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eSchool News

MARCH 27, 2023

The first-to-market generative AI for teachers is a classroom ready platform that has yielded over 1,300 teachers and 5,000 student sign-ups – totaling an 875% overall user increase – from more than 700 schools across the country. To learn more about Pressto, please visit www.pressto.ai.

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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

APRIL 26, 2024

AI tools can help teachers easily adapt lessons and materials to different learning styles and levels, and allow them to be more efficient at everyday administrative tasks. This course empowers educators to confidently integrate AI into their teaching, creating richer and more accessible learning experiences for all students.”

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eSchool News

JANUARY 7, 2020

But during the edWebinar “ Voice Devices and Beyond in the Classroom ,” the presenters made the case for using voice technology in schools to assist with all types of activities, from practicing math to classroom management–and more important, to improve listening comprehension skills.

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eSchool News

MAY 15, 2023

The Riverside Insights’ CogAT(R) (Cognitive Abilities Test TM ) measures verbal, quantitative and nonverbal reasoning skills, providing multiple perspectives on cognitive abilities and student potential for learning. With the Thrively assessments, students gain self-awareness and learn about their unique strengths and interests. .

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

VARK suggests that students can best accelerate their knowledge acquisition via one of four core learning styles: visual (V), aural (A), read/write (R) or kinesthetic (K). It’s a wildly popular concept that has led to prevailing beliefs that students perform better if we cater to their natural learning styles.

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eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2016

Not long ago, the leadership team of a school district I was working with asked me: “If you were going to hire a new teacher, what would you ask in the interview?” Increasingly, a teacher’s knowledge can be found online and in various learning styles. New question : How do you teach students to learn what you don’t know?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

This shift not only makes learning more engaging but also allows for more up-to-date and easily accessible information. Edtech has personalized the learning experience for K-12 students. Adaptive learning platforms and educational apps cater to individual learning styles and paces, enabling students to progress at their own rate.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2023

Dubbed the “ Fourth Industrial Revolution ,” our entire world is rapidly digitizing, which means jobs—and the knowledge and skills they require—are changing faster than ever. Related : 4 tips for using data to differentiate instruction This school year, align teaching strategies with student learning styles.

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eSchool News

JUNE 4, 2015

Listen Current offers daily current events and lessons for English Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science in middle and high schools. The intent is to help students connect with what they are learning every day.

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eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2024

Provide Guidance: Equip schools with guidance on the safe and responsible use of AI. “These tools serve as practical resources, aiding leaders in understanding AI’s implications for education,” says Michele Blatt, State Superintendent of Schools, West Virginia.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

The interactive and experiential nature of educational robotics enhances engagement, making learning enjoyable and meaningful. By immersing students in real-world applications, this technology tool exemplifies how innovative tools can bridge theoretical knowledge with practical skills, preparing students for the challenges of the future.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

While K-12 schools and higher-ed institutions have spent considerable effort adhering to accessibility standards (and should be applauded for that effort), one in four lawsuits in education center around accessibility. Both of these technologies contribute to the creation of a more inclusive and supportive learning environment.

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Edsurge

JULY 20, 2021

Learning science is always advancing, yielding new insights about how people gain and retain knowledge and skills. It was recorded during a panel discussion about the learning engineering movement that was held last month at the ISTELive 21 conference. Our guests were: Aigner Picou, program director for The Learning Agency Lab.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 24, 2020

Even before the world got turned upside down and we closed our schools, most people knew that K-12 education was in need of innovative ideas, practices and tools. We're all striving to get back to at least some version of in-person learning. In recent months, I've focused on bridging the gap between in-person and distance learning.

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