eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

Key points: Building an app for kids came with unique challenges A new era for teachers as AI disrupts instruction With AI coaching, a math platform helps students tackle tough concepts For more news on AI tools for kids, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub A recent survey found that 88 percent of U.S.

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eSchool News

MAY 8, 2025

As districts and schools nationwide struggle to find qualified therapists, particularly speech-language pathologists and board-certified behavior analysts (BCBAs), theres a growing demand for these specialized professionals. Simultaneously, we’re identifying more students needing support than ever before.

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eSchool News

MAY 1, 2025

In the second annual McGraw Hill Global Education Insights Report: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Future of Education in the Age of AI , educators once again ranked societal issues like challenges outside of school (52 percent) and mental/behavioral health struggles (43 percent) as the top obstacles to student success.

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eSchool News

APRIL 14, 2025

For English Language Learners (ELLs), its more than an expressive outlet. Virtual museum visits extend this magic even further, granting students access to the worlds cultural treasures. This article presents a standards-aligned lesson plan that uses virtual museum visits as a foundation for deep language learning.

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eSchool News

JUNE 28, 2024

Instead of forbidding generative AI tools, it’s critical that teachers show students how and when it’s appropriate to use AI in student writing. The bottom line: When students are confident in their writing skills, they will be less tempted to run directly to AI to generate a writing assignment.

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eSchool News

MAY 8, 2025

Key points: Lowering the academic bar is a disservice to students and families Leading (again) in uncertainty Five years on: COVIDs impact on schoolsand whats next for education For more news on educational progress, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub We are living in an Ozempic era.

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eSchool News

MAY 12, 2025

When I was in the classroom, I quickly learned that students are feeling this eco-anxiety whether were talking about climate change or not. I asked myself: If a teachers role is to prepare students for the real world, shouldnt we be helping them solve the climate crisis? On the other side, students gave the plants compliments.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Part II: Transitioning from Whole Group to Small Group to Achieve Equity in Education The first blog in this series, “ Time Efficiency vs. Equity in Education ,” explored two major barriers teachers face when shifting from whole group, teacher-led, teacher-paced model to student-centered blended learning models.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 13, 2024

Preoperational stage (2-7 years old) During the preoperational stage, children begin to use language and think symbolically, but their thinking is still intuitive and egocentric. In early childhood education, fostering language development and utilizing play-based learning are essential. Hands-on activities (i.e.,

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Key points: Virtual reality offers learning beyond just verbal communications 3 AR/VR resources that nurture student curiosity Reaching the 4Cs with 3D and virtual reality For more on VR in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Multilingual students face unique challenges that can hurt their performance in school.

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eSchool News

MAY 30, 2025

There are decades of research involving thousands of students and educators to support a structured literacy approach to teaching literacy. However, these methods arent enough to help students develop the core skills they need to become proficient readers. And how do we fix it?

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Our school is a five-year program that works to create first-generation college students. North Carolina is a leading state in the number of “early colleges,” which allow students to earn a college degree with their high school diploma. I always work to make my lessons both informative and accessible for each kid.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Not only has the explosion of artificial intelligence (AI) and chatbots created concern about assigning writing, but myriad challenges exist when we send writing home with students. #1 Competence: Students may not feel confident in their writing skills generally or their ability to answer a particular question specifically.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

But there are some strategies that have proven to be more effective than others in helping all students succeed. One of the most basic, yet effective, strategies is giving students choice and agency over their learning. The benefits of student agency Students are more engaged and motivated.

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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. Here’s why we should consider attendance as part of the curriculum.

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eSchool News

MAY 16, 2024

AI tutoring can change students’ learning experiences by providing access to an environment designed according to their learning styles and paces. A significant advantage of AI tutoring systems is the personalized learning experiences they can offer students. It can provide more examples and problems until the student succeeds.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Why should teachers use rubrics to assess student work? How does using rubrics benefit students? When teachers provide students with the rubric at the start of any assignment or task that will be assessed, the rubric serves as a roadmap. It helps students understand what is expected and how they will be evaluated.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Our main program is HMH Into Reading for younger students and HMH Into Literature for the older students. Two years ago, our district started using Lexia English for our English Language Learners (ELLs), also with its Core5 and PowerUp programs. Reward students for their hard work. Carve out time during the school day.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

That vision became AEF Schools , a place designed for students who needed something differenta structured, supportive environment where learning goes beyond textbooks and tests. Operating three campuses in the Davie area, AEF Schools cater to a diverse student population through two Preparatory Programs and one Academy Program.

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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.,

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eSchool News

JULY 15, 2024

However, the reality is that not all students under IDEA receive the tailored services they need within traditional public school settings. Individual attention: States must review information on individual students rather than relying on a sample to ensure each affected student is addressed. million over the past decade.

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eSchool News

MAY 20, 2025

But we often ignore one fundamental truth: Learning takes time, and the time needed is different for every student. Some students grasp algebra in days, while others may need weeks. One student might master a new language with ease but struggle with scientific concepts. Time becomes a barrier instead of a tool.

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eSchool News

MAY 19, 2025

teachers work with diverse groups, often with varying language backgrounds and ability levels, in both indoor and outdoor settings. teachers work with diverse groups, often with varying language backgrounds and ability levels, in both indoor and outdoor settings. It also supports in class management and delivering clearer instruction.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 15, 2023

A prime example was the New York City School System, which had prohibited students and teachers from accessing ChatGPT’s website on school computers. However, it is essential for educators and instructional coaches to embrace emerging technologies like AI, as doing otherwise would mean doing our students a disservice.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Incorporate hands-on activities and experiments Hands-on activities let students engage directly with STEM concepts, making learning tangible and memorable. In a unit on electricity, students can create simple circuits with batteries, wires, and bulbs.

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eSchool News

APRIL 2, 2025

Math is a fundamental part of K-12 education, but students often face significant challenges in mastering increasingly challenging math concepts. Many students suffer from math anxiety, which can lead to a lack of confidence and motivation.

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Edsurge

MAY 5, 2025

Students today are shaping identities that will guide them through careers spanning the decades ahead. As educators and industry leaders, we must ask: What do students and their teachers need to prepare for a future that is still unfolding? Every student deserves access; its a fundamental part of literacy.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

I highlighted how blended learning can help educators more effectively provide multiple means of engagement to increase student motivation and ensure all students can successfully engage with learning experiences. That way, students can engage with information in a format that appeals to or is more accessible for them.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 24, 2025

The adverse effects of this excessive screen time have significantly impacted students social- emotional health. At Spokane Public Schools (SPS), educators and administrators are reversing the side effects of social media by re-connecting with students through school-based extracurricular activities. A lot of them wanted an art club.

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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.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

AI encourages cheating A common fear is that students will use AI to bypass learning. For example, students can use AI for initial brainstorming or as a tool to refine their writing, requiring them to demonstrate understanding by reflecting on or critiquing AI-generated content. Preparing students for the future AI isn’t going away.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Key points: Pet therapy offers students a novel way to outline their own SEL goals SEL implementation soars across U.S. Simple steps to navigate difficult classroom discussions For more on student well-being, see eSN’s SEL & Well-Being hub Recently, there has been tremendous growth in the focus on mental health in K-12 education.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 28, 2024

The field trip was part of the Foundation’s annual enrichment trip centered on exposing students to burgeoning aerospace and technology careers. So, how did the Crockett Foundation’s students, most of whom attend Title I schools and live in historically under-resourced communities, achieve this sort of success?

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Scaffolds help ELLs learn the language and master academic content This ESL teacher ensures students learn the language–and feel the love How edtech is transforming bilingual education in the U.S. Why translations alone aren’t enough ELLs need opportunities to practice English in meaningful contexts.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 5, 2021

The station rotation model is a great way to introduce your class expectations to a new group of students while simultaneously building relationships and developing your class community. I overwhelmed and bored my students with way too much information instead of focusing on getting to know them. The results were incredible!

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

Knowing they are covered under our district licenses with Google allows CPS to encourage their use to revolutionize the way we educate our students. Students also use Gemini for real-time academic help, such as asking follow-up questions and details about a particular topic. What are you using AI for in your school/classroom?

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eSchool News

APRIL 8, 2024

Tracking student growth is particularly critical now, as the country inches further away from COVID but is still tied to the pandemic’s impact by lingering learning loss and equity gaps. In fact, the district’s student growth strategies are analyzed in-depth in a paper from NWEA.

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