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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Edsurge

MAY 21, 2025

As the education world grapples with a post-pandemic academic recovery that has stalled in some regions , a new research paper is taking the measure of key players in students success: their teachers. Here are some highlights on what teachers said about their feelings on the workplace, student achievement and their futures in the profession.

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eSchool News

MAY 8, 2025

million gift to TAP in 2022, further strengthening Achieve Miamis efforts to recruit and train qualified educators to teach in public, private and charter schools across Miami-Dade and close learning gaps in the citys schools. By investing in students and teachers, we are building a stronger future for our community.

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eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2025

Teachers are not very optimistic about their students preparedness for the future, regardless of whether their students are going to college or directly into the workforce, according to new research from the Walton Family Foundation and Gallup.

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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

MARCH 19, 2025

For the past 13 years I have been honored to teach at Agora Cyber Charter School. Established in 2005, Agora Cyber Charter School is an online public school for Pennsylvania students in kindergarten through 12th grade that is accredited by the Middle States Association. There is also a free trial.

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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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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Im in my fifth year teaching science to fifth and sixth graders, but, like every other teacher at the K-8 charter school where I work, I also teach reading. But pandemic-era school closures drastically cut into learning time, and literacy skills have been slow to recover.

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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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eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Here are five strategies teachers can take to make STEM come alive in their classrooms. Incorporate hands-on activities and experiments Hands-on activities let students engage directly with STEM concepts, making learning tangible and memorable.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

As the back-to-school season unfolded in New York, the city’s teachers set up their classrooms how they usually do: by putting up posters, reading through curriculums, sharpening pencils, and, for roughly a decade , charging Chromebooks. The one place where I was free from the pressure to snap and scroll was school.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Lamar Consolidated Independent School District (LCISD) recently updated its security with a new hi-tech addition: Weapons Detection Systems from Athena Security, an Austin company on the cutting edge of safety technology. Athena CTO and co-founder Chris Ciabarra believes this could be a game changer for schools, airports, and hospitals.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

I was a chemist, not a teacher. As I sat in the principals office interviewing for a teaching role at a school closer to my home than the factory where I conducted polymer research and development, I faced a tough question: Where do you see yourself in five years? Not teaching. Maybe exploring the world. He hired me anyway.

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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 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? We measured our plants weekly and graphed our results.

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eSchool News

APRIL 22, 2025

Today, ISTE+ASCD announced a $1 million grant from Pinterest to help school leaders create healthy digital cultures. The initiative will establish digital wellbeing task forces in 12 school districts, bringing together educators, leaders, and experts in youth mental health and digital citizenship.

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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. This includes higher-order thinking, problem-solving, and reasoning.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 6, 2024

LLMs can personalize learning, reduce teachers administrative burdens, and make more adaptive and insightful assessments. Yet, according to a 2024 survey by Impact Research, 51 percent of K-12 teachers report that they do not use ChatGPT regularly for their jobs.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Teachers are facing ever-growing demands: providing high-quality lessons, attending to individual student needs, and managing administrative loads that stretch their time and energy to the limit. Despite their dedication, many teachers are at risk of leaving a profession they love simply because they are exhausted and unsupported.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Charlotte, NC Discovery Education , the creators of indispensable K-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world, today announced an exciting new slate of standards-aligned educational content and instructional resources for Back-to-School 2025 that will inspire teachers and engage students.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 7, 2025

Similarly, recent research shows that while 88 percent of district leaders, teachers, parents, and students rate life skills as very important, only 57 percent of students believe their schools adequately teach the life skills needed for future success. Verizon Innovative Learning Schools is a good example of this approach.

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eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

This months episode explores how remote and digital learning has evolved beyond emergency pandemic measures into strategic, purpose-driven educational approaches. DLACs John Watson distinguishes between emergency remote learning during the pandemic and today’s well-planned online and hybrid models. Have a listen, OK?

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eSchool News

MARCH 28, 2025

Researchers could identify the particular needs AI is addressing in schools and–potentially–guide the development of AI products that better meet those needs. Do you support student use of AI in school and/or for assignments? Kaufman , Ashley Woo , Joshua Eagan , Sabrina Lee ,and Emma B.

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Edsurge

MAY 30, 2025

When Molly Lane was a school social worker, walking down the hall with colleagues sometimes turned into impromptu therapy sessions. It became clear, she says, that the school system wasnt doing enough to support teachers mental health. But she says the energy put into buoying student mental health isnt extended to teachers.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Key points: When emotional well-being is prioritized, everyone in the school community benefits SEL implementation soars across U.S. From juggling multiple responsibilities to meeting high expectations, burnout has become a significant challenge in schools. Burnout doesnt have to be an inevitable part of education.

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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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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

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. Increasing Demands on Teacher’s Time In today’s educational landscape, teachers face a daunting array of demands on their time.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Teacher tech use continues to grow The survey shows a high percentage of digital adoption and reliance on education technology. Close to 40 percent of teachers describe their relationship with classroom technology as one of necessity. The survey provides valuable insights into the current state of technology integration in classrooms.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Key points: Children cannot focus on learning until they feel safe Simple steps to navigate difficult classroom discussions How students are managing back-to-school-stress For more news on student mental health, visit eSN’s SEL & Well-Being hub Mean girls : These two words perfectly described my fourth period speech class.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2025

Its findings reflect insights from a nationwide survey of more than 1,600 K-12 educators, including teachers as well as school and district administrators. For teachers, 80 percent would be more satisfied in their role if they could spend more time on classroom instruction and less time on classroom management.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 9, 2024

Key points: K-12 AI use will have a profound impact on the experiences and futures of education professionals Enhancing learning through AI and human educators Can assessments be used to eliminate inequities in education? Additionally, teachers and administrators see AI as a path to more personalized student experiences and improved learning.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 19, 2024

This understanding has deepened through my collaboration with Kathy Renfrew, whose journey from a self-proclaimed science-phobic classroom teacher to renowned STEM educator and leader illustrates the transformation that happens when educators break down traditional subject-area barriers and create truly interdisciplinary units.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

Key points: What priorities will be a focal point in the new school year? Here are some back-to-school tips, advice, and valuable insights from educators, stakeholders, and industry experts: As I reflect on two decades of work in the clean energy education space, I become increasingly convinced that the key to impacting students is people.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

While traditional lecture-based sessions still exist, an increasingly common approach is to offer a dynamic range of opportunities–from hands-on workshops and interactive learning experiences to flexible, self-paced online learning.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

To help, here are six ways school leaders can encourage students to consider careers in teaching, which will benefit K-12 education in the long term. At FlexPoint, we have a Principles of Teaching program of study that provides high school students with the technical and soft skills needed to become a professional educator.

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eSchool News

MARCH 25, 2025

Our 80-school district, which serves 50,000 students across 1,000 square miles, is committed to college, career, and citizenship readiness for every child. In fall 2020, during the height of the pandemic, we embarked on an initiative we called Mission Critical, designed to improve the very lowest-performing schools in the district.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Teacher tech use continues to grow The survey shows a high percentage of digital adoption and reliance on education technology. “Teachers also acknowledged the critical ability to personalize learning for each student and to accommodate diverse learning needs through technology.”

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