eSchool News

AUGUST 15, 2024

Key points: As we enjoy summer, we can’t forget school cybersecurity challenges It’s time to rethink cybersecurity in education Schools must bolster network continuity as they adopt more technology For more news on K-12 cybersecurity, visit eSN’s IT Leadership hub School’s out for summer but, for admins, there’s no final bell.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Yet, for many students, school is also a place where the challenges of ADHD are put on full display. For parents and teachers, addressing these challenges requires a multi-faceted approach that combines thorough and adequate testing, open communication, and proactivity. Familiarization visits. Establish routine.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Data privacy considerations and recommendations for GenAI adoption in schools Linnette Attai, Project Director for CoSN’s Student Data Privacy Initiative and President of the compliance consulting firm PlayWell, LLC, shares insights on data privacy risks associated with adopting GenAI tools and offers guidance for responsible implementation.

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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

MAY 8, 2025

Minnesota, Florida, and North Carolina are rolling back high school math or English requirements. Florida is actively looking at removing graduation requirements which include passing a 10th grade English Language Arts assessment and a statewide algebra test. Now, they have proposed eliminating an Algebra II requirement.

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eSchool News

APRIL 26, 2023

While some call for a ban of ChatGPT in schools, I suggest something entirely different. Due to the nature of inquiry, students in inquiry-based classrooms become independent learners who are able to think for themselves while testing and verifying the answers to their own questions.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Chronic absenteeism is estimated to be responsible for up to 27 percent of the overall decline in math test scores and a shocking 45 percent of the drop in reading scores between 2019 and 2022. To combat this problem, the company Edia recently unveiled an AI-powered platform aimed at school districts across America.

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eSchool News

MARCH 15, 2024

Let’s take a look at what makes libraries such critical parts of the school environment: Why do libraries matter? Study after study has shown that effective library programs can increase student literacy and test scores and create more equitable student outcomes. What is the purpose of a school library?

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

percent of students reported having a test, quiz, or exam within their first week of school. A stressful return to school The survey, which collected responses from 1,300 U.S. percent), studying for tests (48.8 In a survey conducted on Brainly.com on August 21, 2024, 60.5 The most common stressors include homework (55.1

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Key points: Every auditor is different, and it’s critical to be prepared How schools can take full advantage of the FCC’s new cybersecurity program Hackers don’t take a summer vacation–neither can school cybersecurity For more news on cybersecurity, visit eSN’s IT Leadership hub School cybersecurity audits don’t have to be stressful.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Plus, when they make mistakes, they’re motivated to try new approaches to test theories. If available in a school makerspace, 3D printers are great for engaging students because they allow students to design, create, and engineer solutions, turning digital designs into physical objects they can see and touch.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Key points: A study offers important considerations for how colleges can best evaluate student performance Test: The four-letter word that works with GPA for college admissions What data is necessary to help students succeed? Key findings: The onset of the pandemic saw significant grade inflation in high schools.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Recent national test scores found that our country’s eighth graders are still a full school year behind pre-COVID levels in their reading and math achievements. As the executive principal at the Emma Donnan campus of Adelante Schools in Indianapolis, I want my students to be successful. Not quarterly, not yearly.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Until now, the story of how COVID affected who got their high school diploma went something like this: Graduation rates dipped a little for the class of 2021, but recovered the following year. Where a student lived and what policies their school followed during the pandemic affected how likely they were to graduate from high school.

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Edsurge

MAY 12, 2025

Its a question that high school and middle school math teachers have heard many times. In middle and high school courses, its really difficult to connect math to the real world, says Lindsey Henderson, policy director of math for the nonprofit ExcelinEd. When would I ever use this? Solving this motivation problem is tricky.

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eSchool News

MAY 7, 2025

By implementing a comprehensive IRP, schools can not only minimize the impact of cyberattacks but also enhance their long-term cybersecurity posture. Via containerization , admins can create a virtual boundary between school and personal apps, protecting sensitive data without overstepping on privacy.

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eSchool News

APRIL 15, 2024

A study co-authored by MIT scholars concludes that widely disseminated school quality ratings reflect the preparation and family background of their students as much or more than a school’s contribution to learning gains. Conventional ratings, the research makes clear, are highly correlated with race.

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eSchool News

MARCH 26, 2024

As the 2023 – 2024 academic year concludes this spring, school leaders will have the opportunity to review safety protocols and adopt new tools to foster a safe and secure learning environment for years to come. Also, key to a solid communication plan is ensuring the active involvement and participation of teachers and staff.

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eSchool News

MAY 27, 2025

graduate with a high school diploma compared to 86 percent of their non-autistic peers, and that gap speaks for itself, but we have the tools to close it. Throughout my career as a behavior therapist, classroom teacher, and Head of School, Ive worked closely with students on the spectrum and their families.

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eSchool News

MAY 15, 2024

Here’s what educators have to say about the 2023-2024 school year: Improving engagement and test scores with phenomena-based curricula April Pence, Edison High School Last year was my first time using phenomena-based units aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) in chemistry.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The air is crisp, the colors are beautiful, and, as school has been in session for two months, students and teachers alike have settled into a nice routine. Just as in classrooms nationwide, Montana’s teachers place an intense focus on supporting literacy in elementary school instruction.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Work-based learning partnerships are not just an add-on to the high school experience; they’re a transformative element that can lead to remarkable success. Consider the case of Sarah, an EHS student who spent part of her school day working at an advanced manufacturing organization.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

There are lots of different ways that high school students earn college credit, but one of the most powerful is also one of the least known. Today, working in both a state and a school committed to helping students earn college credit before graduation, I saw a world of opportunity in Modern States, which debuted in 2017.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

As we look at what the messaging should be, how can it be simplified for both school leaders and for teachers in understanding what it is? And then, what workload that we can eliminate from districts from an already full agenda, asked Andrew Fekete (Community Consolidated School District 93, Illinois).

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

This year’s 7th most-read story focuses on the possibility of four-day school weeks. Four-day weeks are becoming more common in school districts, particularly in rural areas of the U.S. Many districts are finding students and families like the shorter school weeks.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 6, 2024

announced today that Benton County Schools in Camden, Tenn., Advanced Manufacturing capstone environment will be installed at Camden Central High School. Benton County Schools is the recipient of a $2.7 We are incredibly honored to have been chosen to help Benton County Schools blaze this trail. The SmartCIM 4.0

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eSchool News

MAY 28, 2024

Newark Public Schools wants to see a districtwide expansion of an artificial intelligence tutoring tool after it was piloted at First Avenue School last year, as the district searches for ways to help students catch up from pandemic learning loss. The strategy here is not to do it in any one school only,” León added.

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Teacher Toms Blog

MAY 28, 2025

"Generation Alpha" is what we're calling children born since 2010, which covers everyone from 0-25, the group that is currently being "schooled." They really never have when it comes to the core mission of standard schools. This talk of children's needs is just school-ish lip service. I blame the schools.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 5, 2024

Success stories like our student reading on the stationary bike, as well as schools’ reinvigorated focus on social-emotional learning in recent years, have led many educators to see the value in providing sensory spaces. Ideally, schools would have more than one sensory space. This is no different than what we should do academically.

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k12 Digest

APRIL 26, 2025

In the rolling hills of Southwestern Pennsylvania, nestled among 350 acres of natural beauty, lies The Kiski School , a place where tradition meets transformation. The school offers a timeless boarding school experience where a tight-knit community forges lifelong friendships. Kiskis approach goes beyond academics.

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eSchool News

JULY 5, 2024

Phil Murphy’s call to create an “artificial intelligence moonshot” in New Jersey, the state’s department of education unveiled a set of resources last week aimed at helping educators understand, implement, and manage artificial intelligence in schools, state education officials said.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

Key points: What priorities will be a focal point in the new school year? Vrain Valley School District, we will continue to provide our teachers with ample opportunities to collaborate, discuss, and share resources and strategies to enhance their understanding of AI and the potential benefits of AI tools. . This year at St.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

That’s why, when I retired from the school system to pursue my PhD, Industrial Organizational (I/O) Psychology seemed like such a perfect fit. That’s why, when I retired from the school system to pursue my PhD, Industrial Organizational (I/O) Psychology seemed like such a perfect fit. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to change.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In fact, from 2016 through 2022, there have been more than 1,600 publicly reported cybersecurity-related incidents at K-12 public schools, affecting millions of current and former students. Exposure of private information can have long-term impacts for not only schools, but for the students they serve.

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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. Others were the kids of my wifes clients, and we also posted in Bay Area Facebook groups inviting parents who were interested in having their children participate in early tests.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Test data from many sources suggest students are still behind where they were before the pandemic. But it would be pretty hard to figure that out from most states’ school report cards. They also searched for information about chronic absenteeism or regular attendance , high school graduation rates, and English learner proficiency.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 19, 2024

From poor reading skills to chaotic classrooms, the stubbornly high rate at which kids are absent from school makes it harder to solve every other problem in education. The goal is to reverse what happened during the pandemic, when the share of kids who miss a lot of school nearly doubled. We have to break that cycle.”

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