eSchool News

JULY 11, 2025

There are numerous lesser-known digital platforms that offer unique, high-quality learning experiences tailored to students’ and teachers’ needs. Here are ten standout resources that can enhance instruction, boost engagement, and support deeper learning.

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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. Enrichment activities play a vital role in preventing summer learning loss.

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Edsurge

JUNE 20, 2025

For many teachers, it delivered an avalanche of tools instead. While edtech vendors race to integrate AI into every aspect of teaching and learning, educators are drawing clearer boundaries: AI should save them time, not replace their judgment. Most of all, they want tools that align with the values and realities of teaching.

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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

JUNE 12, 2025

While many strategies have been proposed to address this issue, one critical and often-overlooked area is the teacher recruitment process itself. Virtual teaching roles appeal to a broader range of candidates, including those in rural areas and professionals seeking a better work-life balance.

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eSchool News

MAY 8, 2025

Griffins $2 million leadership gift is specifically focused on supporting TAP in creating a pipeline of talent for the teaching profession through recruiting, preparing, and mentoring aspiring educators, including those who had not previously considered a career in education. This gift builds on Griffins $3.5

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 31, 2016

Here are the top ten problem-solving tips according to Ask a Tech Teacher readers: Tech Tip #108: Got a Tech Problem? How to Teach Students to Solve Problems. Let Students Learn From Failure. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 years. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2025

By partnering with aiEDU, we’re not only empowering educators to understand and teach AI, but also building sustainable leadership capacity to scale this knowledge across Michigan.” Participants in the Train-the-Trainer initiative will engage in virtual professional learning sessions, organized into two supportive cohorts.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

What if the missing ingredient in student achievement isn’t better curriculum, tech, or teachers, but better motivation? What if the key to unlocking motivation isn’t something intrinsic to students, but something found in their relationships with peers, teachers, mentors, and communities? They are wired to care about how they’re seen.

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eSchool News

JUNE 6, 2025

The Teacher Stress Survey , which polled more than 800 K-12 educators across the U.S., found that nearly half of teachers (45 percent) view the 2024-25 school year as the most stressful of their careers. “Teachers need tangible, meaningful, and sustained support … every week of the year.” public school system.

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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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eSchool News

APRIL 30, 2025

As AI moves further into classrooms, it has generated debates around appropriate use for teachers and students. It also reveals the need for district policies and teacher training. In total, 60 percent of districts surveyed in fall 2023 reported plans to provide teacher trainings on AI by the end of the 20232024 school year.

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Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2025

That was Alexis Johnson’s reaction when she saw professional learning opportunities focused on computational thinking. A first grade teacher with no formal CS background, she jumped at the chance to explore how computer science principles could enhance early literacy instruction — and ended up transforming her classroom in the process.

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eSchool News

JUNE 16, 2025

As AI dominates the education zeitgeist, I think it’s time to highlight an effective teaching tool as tried and true as a Ticonderoga No. I learned this first–and best–from my high school Spanish teacher, who, as the matriarch of the Spanish department, went simply by “Señora.” We also learned Spanish.

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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. Students who learn quickly are held back; their progress is slowed to match the pace of the system. The result? Its absurd.

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eSchool News

JUNE 10, 2025

Massachusetts districts face urgent literacy gaps, and our high-dosage tutoring model is designed to close those gaps efficiently and effectively,” said Devon Wible, vice president of teaching and learning for Catapult Learning. “We Catapult Learning’s HDT model is designed to scale individualized learning.

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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.

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eSchool News

JUNE 16, 2025

Here are five online learning resources to support summer STEM learning: 1. These “snacks” are short, creative experiments that use easily accessible materials to teach key scientific principles. The platform also provides family resources and teacher toolkits for guided learning.

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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

JULY 2, 2025

Key points: AI tools can help educators engage students in deeper learning New partnership trains Michigan teachers for AI innovation You’re using ChatGPT? This free AI-powered tool helps users interact with and learn from their own documents. MagicSchool offers pre-populated prompts to help teachers get started.

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eSchool News

JULY 4, 2025

Key points: Teachers have Google’s expansive suite of tools and accessories at their fingertips With classroom tech, meet students where they are 4 edtech tools that can transform student teamwork For more on Google tools for the classroom, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Google enthusiasts, unite.

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eSchool News

JULY 14, 2025

This isn’t technology for technology’s sake–it’s about enhancing learning and skill development. As one CTE expert put it, emerging tech like VR, AR, and AI is “transforming how we learn,” allowing learners to explore topics in ways never before possible. Consider the example of VR in a CTE program.

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Teach Hub

JUNE 27, 2025

As adults, we’ve learned that life can throw curveballs, and sometimes, we’ve to push ourselves to overcome the challenges that lie ahead. Using the right teaching strategies can make all the difference. all had to learn how to fail before they could succeed. Tell your students that failure is part of learning.

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eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2025

They didn’t expect a teacher to use the same tool they’d been experimenting with themselves. Later, I learned that many students were already using a math-solving app called Gauth AI, but discreetly. Effectively : Use AI to enhance learning, not replace it–whether for brainstorming, exploring questions, or reinforcing concepts.

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eSchool News

JULY 16, 2025

K-12 and higher education teachers, professors, administrators, and public respondents, shows that a majority of younger educators see AI playing an important role in the future of education and are more likely to use AI chatbots in teaching. AI in Education , a s urvey of U.S.

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eSchool News

JUNE 10, 2025

These platforms offer unprecedented opportunities to personalize learning, refine curriculum development, and support teaching. But as AI adoption accelerates, one critical question remains: Will AI strengthen learning, or will it undermine it?

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eSchool News

JULY 8, 2025

Key points: Formulaic writing can constrain thinking and limit creativity Why reliable edtech matters to boost literacy Video game design boosts students’ literacy skills For more news on writing instruction, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Early in our careers, when we were fresh-faced and idealistic (we still are!)

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eSchool News

JULY 3, 2025

Set specific, detailed math standards for teacher preparation programs. Review teacher preparation programs to ensure they provide robust math instruction. Provide professional learning and ongoing support for teachers aligned with high-quality math curricula. ranked 34th in math among 78 participating countries in 2022.

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k12 Digest

MAY 15, 2025

As we witness the rapid evolution of educational technology, the convergence of bite-sized learning modules with intelligent virtual tutors is creating unprecedented opportunities for personalised education. Todays educational chatbots analyse learning patterns, identify knowledge gaps, and adjust difficulty levels in real time.

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Edsurge

JULY 14, 2017

There is no lack of evidence to suggest that online classes have deeply transformed the teaching and learning landscape in higher education. But as more faculty are being encouraged to teach online, how often are they aware of why creating the option to take online classes supports their students’ ability to graduate?

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

Teachers might ask themselves: Which lessons sparked curiosity? What routines supported a positive learning environment, and which caused friction? Reflection also includes considering the emotional and social aspects of teaching. When did students seem most connected? What helped build community in the classroom?

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eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2025

And don’t forget about the Innovation Arcade , where attendees can experience immersive learning in real time. This AI, VR, and AR exploration zone is where innovation meets education in a dynamic virtual learning environment. We blend math, robotics, reading, and writing for engaging, collaborative learning.

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Teacher Cast

MAY 8, 2025

Teachers today face significant challenges due to increased workload and engagement demands. The guide discusses using Google Sites, Google Classroom, Notion, and Google Gemini to streamline teaching, enhance organization, facilitate lesson creation, and ultimately foster improved student interactions and learning outcomes.

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Cult of Pedagogy

APRIL 27, 2025

If there is one learning strategy I’ve probably talked the most about on this platform, it’s retrieval practice. In the 10 years since I chose a book called Make it Stick for a book study in the summer of 2015, I’ve been encouraging teachers to add more retrieval practice to their teaching.

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eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2025

Key points: ISTE+ASCD is focusing on robust, engaging learning for all students ISTELive 25: Let’s Get on With the Show! Our mission is to ensure that all students have transformational learning experiences that spark their imagination and prepare them to thrive in life,” said Culatta, a former director of the U.S.

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Teacher Cast

MAY 8, 2025

Teachers today face significant challenges due to increased workload and engagement demands. The guide discusses using Google Sites, Google Classroom, Notion, and Google Gemini to streamline teaching, enhance organization, facilitate lesson creation, and ultimately foster improved student interactions and learning outcomes.

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Teach Hub

APRIL 30, 2025

Keeping students engaged is a daily goal that teachers are always trying to hit, and for good reason: its directly tied to how much students learn and retain. If youre looking for something new to try, one simple yet powerful strategy might surprise you: take your teaching outside. Try beginning with a simple nature walk.

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