eSchool News

APRIL 28, 2025

With a universe of educational applications available, the study highlights how the proliferation of individual, poorly integrated digital tools in many districts is impacting students, parents, teachers, and district leaders. ” This press release originally appeared online.

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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. In grade school, I was a confident student who knew how to ace tests and please my teachers. Once I got to college, however, my A-student record failed me.

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eSchool News

JULY 11, 2025

Parlay Subject areas: ELA, Social Studies, Science Best for: Structured online and in-class discussions Parlay enables educators to facilitate student discussions in a more inclusive and data-informed way. It’s an excellent tool for fostering critical thinking, debate, and reflective dialogue.

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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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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

MAY 22, 2025

The hidden toll of empty seats When students miss school, teachers don’t just move forward with fewer students in the room. First, schools need integrated data platforms that connect attendance, academic performance, and behavioral information in real-time. ” The numbers are staggering.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 24, 2025

Here’s a quick overview of the legalities associated with their use for schools: Legal Risks and Obligations for Schools Using AI Tutors AI tutors are quickly changing how students learn, offering personalized support across different subjects and formats. schools that receive federal funding, covering student education records.

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eSchool News

JULY 18, 2025

” The study , published in the General Proceedings of the 5th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Learning Sciences 2025, also identified areas for growth: These teachers were less consistently likely to work to broaden what counts as science and to link science to social justice. .”

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Edsurge

MAY 21, 2025

Researchers are looking at whether teachers have what they need to thrive in Teaching for Tomorrow: Educators on the Future of Their Profession, part of a multiyear study undertaken by Gallup and the Walton Family Foundation. times more likely than their peers to be actively seeking a new job, the report posits.

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eSchool News

JUNE 10, 2025

The future of AI in education must be a shared effort across curriculum providers, district and school leaders, and policymakers. Studies show that teachers spend 7-12 hours per week searching for or creating instructional materials, pulling from state websites, teacher-created worksheets, and free or purchased digital content.

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eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2025

A study published in Frontiers in Psychology concluded that game-based learning has a moderate to large effect on students’ cognitive, social, emotional, motivational, and engagement outcomes–especially in early education. A 2021 Heliyon study confirms that game-based learning boosts technical knowledge and digital citizenship.

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Edsurge

JUNE 3, 2025

And they will say, No, Ive just been watching a lot of TikTok videos and I think that I have anxiety, said Hanna Kemble, an elementary school counselor and a counselor leader coordinator for the state of Kansas. School counselors across the country describe similar experiences to Kembles. We say, Okay, it looks like youre upset.

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eSchool News

JUNE 19, 2025

Key points: Tiered AI policies can help educators define appropriate classroom AI use Study: AI detection software varies in effectiveness How students are really using AI tools: What schools need to know For more news on AI usage, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Ninety-two percent of students now rely on AI in some form, and 88 percent have (..)

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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

JULY 2, 2025

Suitable for: Middle and high school students who want tailored practice and a bit more support in tough subjects. Suitable for: All grade levels–from elementary children designing a poster about dinosaurs to high school students putting together a multimedia history project.

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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

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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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Her career spans roles as an elementary teacher, instructional coach, mentor, special education administrator, and elementary school principal. She currently serves as the principal of Austin Steward Elementary School #46 in Rochester, New York. The effect of Brain Based Learning on academic achievement: A meta-analytical study.

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eSchool News

JUNE 20, 2025

These tools offer interactive lessons, personalized learning paths, and fun activities that reinforce what students learned during the school year–without making summer feel like school. For students who want to get ahead or reinforce tricky concepts from the previous school year, Khan Academy is an ideal, self-paced resource.

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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 10, 2025

Schools embraced a broader vision of learning by nurturing curiosity, critical thinking, and emotional growth (as opposed to solely standardized test scores). In fact, it was the ideal of education as a vehicle for equity and democracy that drew Finnish officials to study the United States education system in the 1970s.

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eSchool News

APRIL 24, 2025

As AI becomes more widespread in education, more than half of high school students (56 percent) polled think it can go a long way in reducing math anxiety, a new global survey shows. What are you using AI for in your school/classroom? See the full list of schools with winning teams.

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eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2025

Since Ignite Reading first gained DESE approval during the 2022-23 school year: 30 Massachusetts schools and districts have partnered with Ignite Reading to provide students with 15 minutes of daily, 1:1 virtual tutoring. At the same time, the percentage of students who required intensive reading intervention decreased 55%.

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eSchool News

JULY 14, 2025

Online CTE curriculum platforms provide ready-made interactive lessons, assessments, and multimedia content that teachers can incorporate, ensuring that even schools in rural areas or with limited lab facilities can offer robust, up-to-date coursework. The results of leveraging technology in CTE are impressive.

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

A recent Google blog post outlines how four different school districts are leveraging Google AI tools, like Gemini and NotebookLM, for innovative teaching and learning. Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is using NotebookLM and Gemini for curriculum review and district guidance. What are you using AI for in your school/classroom?

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eSchool News

JUNE 3, 2025

PRNewswire/ — BirminghamCity Schools (BCS) is spearheading an innovative research initiative to explore the critical link between student motivation and math performance. During the 2023-24 school year, MIND Education and ST Math reached more than 2.17 BIRMINGHAM, Ala./PRNewswire/ Visit MINDEducation.org.

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

One promising way AI can be integrated into childrens learning is in the form of autonomous, personalized tutors that children can use at home or at school. Study the existing literature on the intersection between childrens learning and advanced tech features. Do they require more dexterity and attentiveness than is usual for a child?

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Edsurge

MAY 5, 2025

At the Human Computing Interaction Institute at Carnegie Mellon University, McLaren develops digital learning games to study how effective they are in the classroom and beyond. For more than a decade, McLaren and colleagues have brought games like this to Pittsburgh area schools to test their technology and learning theories.

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Edsurge

JULY 14, 2025

When a high school student uses AI to design a community mural or a college freshman collaborates with peers across continents on a digital storytelling project, it’s clear the boundaries of learning are shifting. What challenges do schools face in assessing creativity and durable skills, and how are some trying to change that?

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eSchool News

JULY 17, 2025

I feel that this is a perfect representation of how schools often deal with new and emerging technologies. From the internet and computers to cell phones and artificial intelligence, schools continue to invest a lot of time and money into figuring out how best to use these new technologies.

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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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Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2025

They found that many of the teens in the study were aware of the concerns and dangers surrounding AI, yet didn’t have guidelines to use it appropriately. It was OK to use AI in this scenario, the mom said, but they shouldn’t use it for writing school assignments. But in this study, there seemed to be few social disparities.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Currently serving as the school leader in Vietnam, he brings over a decade of experience in school leadership, teacher training, and educational transformation. I realized that to make lasting change, I needed to reach beyond the walls of one school. But as my classroom evolved, so did my vision.

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Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2025

“I think Montessori has been around for a very long time, and there have been all kinds of waxes and wanes, with generations discovering Montessori again and again for very different ideas,” Mira Debs, director of education studies at Yale University, says. “As Every school dips when the economy isn’t doing well,” she says.

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2025

Not only do these courses offer students a jump-start on credits once they get to college, but they also equip them with skills like time management, critical thinking and study habits that researchers say encourage them to enroll and stay in college. The number of dually enrolled students has boomed in recent years.

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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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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Her career spans roles as an elementary teacher, instructional coach, mentor, special education administrator, and elementary school principal. She currently serves as the principal of Austin Steward Elementary School #46 in Rochester, New York. The effect of Brain Based Learning on academic achievement: A meta-analytical study.

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