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. Teacher preparation programs and school districts across the nation have been slow to fully embrace this research base, known as the science of reading. And how do we fix it?

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 2, 2017

How do you weave creativity into the fabric of school curriculum? School leaders are tasked with this expectation in order to prepare our students for the demands of 21 st century workforce skills. Our philosophy allows creativity to be the basis for teaching, learning and problem-solving. Take a School-by-School Approach.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

How technology impacts student learning Current school-aged students have been growing up with technology, and they are often comfortable using the technology. This would not only allow students to enhance their learning but also teachers to incorporate new teaching methods to support students in different learning environments.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Differentiated instruction Offering tailored teaching methods, materials and assessment strategies can help students to better understand the curriculum. They are tailored using input from general and special education teachers, parents, school administrators, and the students themselves.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 26, 2024

As schools seek to ensure all students learn to their fullest potential, a new guide explores ideas and strategies for creating inclusive learning spaces. While there are neurodiverse students in every school in the country, many learning environments are not designed to address their unique gifts and needs.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

That’s the perspective of John Costilla, Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer at Capstone , the nation’s leading educational publisher of K-5 digital solutions, children’s books, and literacy programs for school libraries, classrooms, and at-home reading. He mentions, (what else?),

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eSchool News

JANUARY 29, 2025

The central question remains: How can schools use AI to strengthen, rather than diminish, the human elements of teaching? Schools set firm boundaries about what data their AI systems can collect and how they use it. Regular checks catch problems early, allowing schools to fix issues before they affect anyone’s learning.

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eSchool News

MAY 29, 2020

Two months after the COVID-19 crisis forced educators across the United States to leave their classrooms and start teaching online, the scope of the changes and challenges has now become clear, and educational leaders have started to identify what’s working and what still needs improvement. Changing the timespan from decades to days.

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eSchool News

JUNE 29, 2015

Throughout my time in school, I struggled greatly with traditional learning methods. As these types of difficulties become more recognized every day, the importance of adjusting teaching methods has started to increase accordingly. The classroom was another matter. Most assumed I was unintelligent or lazy.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Key points: Innovative new technologies and strategies are impacting education in 2024 65 predictions about edtech trends in 2024 Tech-less teaching methods could alienate tech-savvy Gen Zs For more news on edtech trends, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page Does “new year, new you” apply to K-12 education in 2024?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 11, 2024

A deeper look into teaching methods and strategies driving high academic growth has revealed 10 instructional strategies that use small changes to teaching practices leading toward growth outcomes for students. Which teaching strategy would be most helpful? What is an example of a good classroom strategy?

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The conversation also highlights the evolving nature of CTE in middle schools and its potential to provide students with a more comprehensive and purposeful educational experience. Patrick emphasizes the value of helping students explore different career paths and develop essential skills early in their education.

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eSchool News

MARCH 8, 2023

Artificial intelligence is currently walking itself through the hallways of our schools and some teachers may not be leveraging this tool to enhance their teaching methods. Here are five tips for educators to enhance their learning methods and help students grow.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Now think about how far the classroom has come since then–schools stocked with iPads and tablets, interactive touchscreens, and even virtual reality headsets. Now think about how far the classroom has come since then–schools stocked with iPads and tablets, interactive touchscreens, and even virtual reality headsets.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 9, 2024

Amplifying creativity and collaboration with AI My former colleague and MIT professor Mitch Resnick bemoans the current uses of AI in education, which aim to replicate conventional teaching methods by focusing on problems that have a right answer.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

In the meantime, many educators—and even entire schools and districts—continued using outdated teaching methods or only engaged in phonics instruction with students in need of remediation. Related : How I use digital curriculum in my math classroom 5 ways to create a strong math culture in your schools.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Equity issues may arise if access to AI-driven resources varies among schools and students. When responsibly utilized, AI can positively transform education, offering personalized learning, improving efficiency, and fostering innovative teaching methods. How will AI improve the role of education?

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eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2015

At Memorial Middle School in Fitchburg, Mass., Supporters say the method is growing in popularity, but Landry is the only one who uses it in his school. Next page: How technology is a big part of Landry’s teaching method. Curriculum News Top News'

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eSchool News

MARCH 4, 2015

Coming out of beta today (March 4 th ), an online content creation platform called Versal is quickly gaining traction with educators in 59 countries interested in creating online lessons to support dynamic teaching methods, such as flipped learning, blended learning, MOOC creation, and fully online learning. “My

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 28, 2022

In fact, spaced repetition is the key to all learning of knowledge-heavy subjects, from preschool literacy and numeracy exercises through high school, corporate training, and beyond. And yet it remains the most underrated and underutilized learning principle in the history of education. Let’s start with a story.

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eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2022

Traditional teaching methods are evolving. There are also benefits for teachers, which begin before the school year starts. You smile and move on, never doubting that this room will be one of the most creative, functional, and beloved rooms in just a few short days. It always is. How will it get there? Why get students involved?

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eSchool News

JUNE 7, 2015

John Hattie, a professor and researcher at Melbourne’s Graduate School of Education, research and detailed statistical examination can determine which teaching methods actually improve student achievement and which are, essentially, a waste of time. Next page: 9 common myths on how to improve student achievement).

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2024

As the father of an elementary school student, I’m one of these parents. Not helpful : While AI can adjust content, it cannot fully tailor its teaching methods in the same way a human tutor can. As students experience success and improvement, their self-esteem tends to increase, fostering a more positive attitude towards school.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 26, 2023

In this article, discover how high school education is shifting towards personalized learning. The Future of High School Education: Navigating the Shift to Personalized Learning High school – a time of excitement, curiosity, exploration and growth. Technology advances and education evolves at an unprecedented pace.

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eSchool News

JULY 17, 2024

When schools actively honor students’ cultures and identities, they fulfill these basic safety needs, allowing students to focus more fully on their academic and personal growth. This can help you tailor your teaching methods and make students feel valued and understood.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 10, 2024

In fact, one in five schools reported being understaffed for their existing special education programs in fall of 2023. Our kids spend between 6-8 hours at school every weekday during the school year. Our kids spend between 6-8 hours at school every weekday during the school year. That’s a serious problem.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Traditional teaching methods are fading, replaced with digital learning initiatives and mobile computing. IT administrators and schools as a whole need to know how new devices will impact an existing school network, and what work needs to be done to ensure the network grows along with, or faster than, new digital learning demands.

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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. In the U.S.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Grouping in schools fell out of favor partially because educators—and parents—felt like kids were getting labeled and that groupings didn’t help students improve. They discussed how adjusting student combinations, adapting teaching methods, and preparing students for group learning can lead to successful outcomes. and Karen L.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 11, 2021

The COVID-19 crisis has caused unprecedented disruption to schools, bringing a fractured landscape of reopened classrooms, distance learning, and hybrid models that combine both. I’ve been in the education field for 27 years and have traveled to schools all around the world.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Rethinking Education: All three advocate for a fundamental reevaluation of education, emphasizing the need to revise teaching methods and assessments. This shift involves teaching students how to be effective learners and thinkers, rather than memorizing content.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2024

This new functionality makes it easier for educators to use proven instructional strategies like “turn and talk ,” a common teaching method where peers discuss relevant classroom content with one another. Classcraft will be releasing exciting new features and functionality throughout the school year.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 21, 2018

K–12 Schools See Emergence of Esports Clubs [#Infographic]. A surge in global interest and investment from higher education institutions is encouraging K–12 schools to look beyond the typical stereotype associated with video games to find real educational value. eli.zimmerman_9856. Fri, 12/21/2018 - 09:25. by Eli Zimmerman.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2024

What does your school’s PD model look like right now? We use the Data Wise Improvement Process school-wide to assist our teachers in making evidence-based decisions. This eight-step model is centered on collaboration to help improve both teaching and learning. Collaborative teaching opportunities.

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eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2024

It’s possible to combine PBL and maker education across the curriculum–and during a must-see ISTELive 24 session , Nicholas Provenzano , a teacher, technology coordinator, and makerspace director at University Liggett School in Michigan, demonstrated just how to do it.

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eSchool News

JUNE 4, 2021

With the abrupt move to online learning in the spring of 2020 to the introduction of hybrid and full-time in-person learning today, educators have been innovative and determined as they remained dedicated to teaching each and every one of their students during the global pandemic. Nominate a school or district for the Hero Awards here !

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eSchool News

MARCH 17, 2025

As schools closed their doors, remote learning became the primary mode of instruction, accelerating edtech’s role in classrooms. Digital tools, once mainly supplementary for many schools, became essential for delivering lessons, facilitating communication, and maintaining student engagement.

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