k12 Digest

JULY 1, 2025

He holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Northern Colorado, a Master of Science in International Political Economy from the Colorado School of Mines, an MBA in Finance from the Quantic School of Business and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Leadership and Innovation at Purdue University – Global.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 30, 2025

A former principal of Shaw Academy and current administrator in Durham Public Schools, he has led schoolwide initiatives, managed academic programs, and cultivated positive learning environments. Specializing in turnaround school diagnostics, Dr. Boayue brings a results-driven approach to school improvement.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Nam Ngo Thanh is an educational leader, innovator, and advocate for equity-driven, holistic learning. Currently serving as the school leader in Vietnam, he brings over a decade of experience in school leadership, teacher training, and educational transformation. But as my classroom evolved, so did my vision.

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eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2025

Studies show that by the time students reach middle school, summer learning loss can accumulate to create an achievement gap of up to two years between socioeconomic groups. The effects of summer learning loss extend beyond immediate academic performance.

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eSchool News

JULY 2, 2025

From personalized practice questions to interactive explanations, many education-focused AI tools are designed to aid, not undermine, student learning. The way teachers use the AI tools in their classrooms–open conversations around acceptable use help students use AI tools for meaningful learning instead of for cheating.

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eSchool News

MAY 21, 2025

Students are missing school at record-high rates–not because they dont want to be there, but because significant barriers are blocking the door to get in. Because the long-term consequences of absenteeism can devastate a childs academic future , keeping students in the classroom cant be left to the schools alone. The good news?

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k12 Digest

JUNE 30, 2025

A former principal of Shaw Academy and current administrator in Durham Public Schools, he has led schoolwide initiatives, managed academic programs, and cultivated positive learning environments. Specializing in turnaround school diagnostics, Dr. Boayue brings a results-driven approach to school improvement.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

That realization has implications not just for how we understand student engagement, but for how we design schools…and why AI alone can’t get us where we need to go. With its ability to personalize learning, tutor across subjects, and respond instantly to student input, AI promises a more adaptive and responsive learning experience.

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eSchool News

MAY 29, 2025

While our understanding of AI and its impact on learning are still limited, this hasnt stopped youth from embracing its novelty. Increased usage of and attachment to AI tools brings unprecedented challenges for school and district leaders. surpassed the use of ChatGPT in schools, to become the most visited type of AI platform by U.S.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

What routines supported a positive learning environment, and which caused friction? Below, educators and stakeholders wrote about their experiences as they reflect on the 2024-2025 school year: Designing forward, not cutting back As this financially and politically turbulent school year ends, many educators are wrestling with uncertainty.

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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

JULY 18, 2025

U-M researchers found that new educators are pioneering paths in science education by offering opportunities for scientific conversations, innovative learning strategies and encouraging children to become active participants in scientific exploration.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 24, 2025

Yet, many traditional learning environments struggle to meet the diverse needs of students. That’s where ProEd Global School comes in. At the heart of this transformative institution is Llana Ann Reece, an educational leader with a bold vision for learning.

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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. Ask any teacher, and they will tell you that the pace of learning is not universal. And yet, our education system insists on treating time as the fixed variable in the equation of learning–even when we know better.

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eSchool News

JULY 17, 2025

When Isaac Goyette joined MCSD approximately seven years ago, he saw an opportunity to use his role as Coordinator of Information Technology to make a positive impact on the most important mission of any district: student learning. This transformation has had a positive impact on student learning and engagement.

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k12 Digest

JULY 1, 2025

He holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Northern Colorado, a Master of Science in International Political Economy from the Colorado School of Mines, an MBA in Finance from the Quantic School of Business and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Leadership and Innovation at Purdue University – Global.

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eSchool News

JUNE 16, 2025

Here are five online learning resources to support summer STEM learning: 1. From building mini solar ovens to exploring magnetism or water tension, each activity includes clear instructions, an explanation of the underlying science, and discussion prompts to extend learning. or “Can a tree grow without seeds?”–and

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eSchool News

JUNE 12, 2025

I spoke recently to the leadership team at a network of schools. That, in turn, sparked a few reflections of my own, which I’m sharing in the hopes that it makes innovation in more schools more possible. Failure is a good thing, so long as you learn from it. To learn from it, you need to have clear outcome measures up front.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 2, 2025

Allowing K–12 students to take agency of their learning gives them the opportunity to share their voices and flex their creativity. From artificial intelligence to virtual reality and esports, the solutions for igniting student agency in K–12 schools aren’t one-size-fits-all. DIVE DEEPER:…

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 16, 2025

Even before COVID burst on the scene and drove many schools into online versions of themselves, remote teaching had been gaining popularity. Driven by reasons like flexibility, personal needs, and accessibility, the positives associated with online schooling were convincing many to take a second look.

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eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2025

That early access to knowledge helped shape who I am today, and I carry that legacy into my work leading library services and digital learning for more than 30,500 students in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. This reinforces our message that all reading matters and that learning never stops. The future depends on it.

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eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2025

Over the last few years we have had the pleasure of working with several school partners to address the growing concern around cell phones in schools. Leveraging the assets and ideas of the broader community, including teachers and families, is essential for successful school change.

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eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2025

The senior at Washington state’s Toppenish High School first considered the career after he joined a STEM group in middle school. So Brito took some engineering classes at his high school, became president of his state’s Technology Student Association, and is starting at the University of Washington this fall on a pre-science track.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Nam Ngo Thanh is an educational leader, innovator, and advocate for equity-driven, holistic learning. Currently serving as the school leader in Vietnam, he brings over a decade of experience in school leadership, teacher training, and educational transformation. But as my classroom evolved, so did my vision.

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eSchool News

JULY 10, 2025

The survey of more than of 3,000 students in grades 7-12 offers insights into teens’ plans after high school. The research, Next Steps: An Analysis of Teens’ Post-High School Plans , uncovers evolving trends in teenagers’ attitudes, perceptions, and decision-making about their post-high school plans.

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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

JUNE 9, 2025

The third annual Post-Graduation Readiness Report from YouScience draws from a national online survey of over 500 high school graduates from the classes of 2021 through 2024, and trends across six graduating classes dating back to 2019. The findings demand urgent action to redesign how we prepare young people for life after high school.

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Edsurge

JULY 9, 2025

School shouldn’t just be a place to learn academic skills, but a place for students to practice making meaningful decisions about their learning and lives. I personally never faced a weighty decision about my learning until I had to declare a college major. and “Is my learning the right level of challenge?”

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k12 Digest

MAY 15, 2025

Carl Morris, Co-Founder of educave, draws on extensive insights gained while building and scaling other EdTech and Education businesses, such as The Online School, EDAI, and Carfax Education. Todays educational chatbots analyse learning patterns, identify knowledge gaps, and adjust difficulty levels in real time.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 24, 2025

AI tutors are transforming education by offering personalized, accessible, and efficient learning support. But as these tools become more common in schools, serious questions about their legal impact arise. Schools must now balance innovation with compliance, oversight, and long-term accountability.

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eSchool News

MAY 1, 2025

In a corner of Huffman High School, the sounds of popping nail guns and whirring table saws fill the architecture and construction classroom. Down the hall, culinary students chop and saute in the schools commercial kitchen, and in another room, cosmetology students snip mannequin hair to prepare for the states natural hair stylist license.

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Edsurge

JUNE 3, 2025

Social media platforms like Instagram, X and TikTok have become landscapes for learning and increasing awareness of topics like mental health. But for children who are learning how to navigate virtual spaces, the pitfalls are many and hidden. School counselors across the country describe similar experiences to Kembles.

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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. By leveraging flexible staffing solutions, schools can access high-quality therapists at a lower overall cost.

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Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2025

I’m entering my fifth year as the founder of a microschool, a small learning environment that currently serves approximately 20 students. After watching my students deeply engaged in learning, one district leader told me, “It looked like you’d been given free rein to be creative, and that’s a problem.” Where learning is personalized.

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eSchool News

JUNE 20, 2025

However, the RAND study notes that routine boredom is associated with lower school performance, reduced motivation, reduced effort, and increased rates of dropping out of school. Nearly all the students who said they identified as a “math person” came to that conclusion before they reached high school, the RAND survey results show.

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eSchool News

JUNE 16, 2025

I learned this first–and best–from my high school Spanish teacher, who, as the matriarch of the Spanish department, went simply by “Señora.” She learned what had happened at our most recent swim meet, band concert, or football game. We also learned Spanish. Señora started class with “Qué hay de nuevo?”

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

That moment in 1915 became the foundation of what is now Elmwood School an institution that, in 2025, proudly celebrates 110 years of inspiring young women to lead with confidence and purpose. The schools leap into the future began in 1978 with the introduction of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme.

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