Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2025

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. “Let’s do it!” Educators recognize the need to cultivate these skills.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 18, 2025

Technology, often seen as a distraction, can be integrated thoughtfully, especially for younger children. Technology is everywhere and is not leaving anytime soon. Can the Montessori ideology and technology coexist? Technology should compliment and never replace these moments of learning. Not all apps are created equally.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 13, 2025

Top Grant Sources to Bring Technology to Under-Resourced Classrooms In todays classrooms, technology is more than a supplement its a necessity. From digital literacy tools to interactive learning platforms, access to reliable technology helps level the educational playing field.

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eSchool News

JUNE 16, 2025

I learned this first–and best–from my high school Spanish teacher, who, as the matriarch of the Spanish department, went simply by “Señora.” Years later, when I became a high school Spanish teacher, I understood Señora was up to something deeper than building conversational Spanish skills. What’s new?)

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Edsurge

JULY 14, 2017

It’s amazing you can communicate with your teachers a lot better [online] than you can in person, or you don’t have that shyness,” another student said. Click here to listen to all of the student comments.

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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 3, 2025

During an ISTELive 25 session , Janeen Pizzo, a teacher educator at SUNY Brockport, and Dr. Natalie Svrcek, an associate professor at SUNY Brockport, offered strategies to help students collaborate and engage in discussions. Teachers can use Google Slides or another collaborative online tool that gives editing access to multiple people.

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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? During an ISTELive 25 session , Eric Curts, a technology integration specialist with the Stark Portage Area Computer Consortium , offered an overview of can’t-miss AI resources.

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eSchool News

JULY 11, 2025

As kids and teens increasingly use the technology for schoolwork, teachers and school district leaders have made it clear that they need practical, easy-to-use tools that support thoughtful AI planning, decision-making, and implementation. Common Sense Media research shows that 7 in 10 teens have used AI.

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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. Nam has received multiple international accolades, including the Top 50 Global Teacher Prize Finalist and the Asia Educator of the Year Award.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 20, 2025

Here’s the run-down so far this year: LOTS of Resources for Kids’ Online Research Robot Teachers vs Human Teachers How to Find Old Elementary School Teachers How Students Can Build Their Own Apps 15 Websites on Natural Disasters Online Sites to Teach Mouse Skills Does Mindfulness Make Your Class Better?

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2025

“As educators seek innovative ways to boost engagement and collaboration, technology serves as a tool to support diverse learning needs, helping every student thrive,” said Sara Grofcsik, Head of Sales, Samsung Electronics America.

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eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2025

Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology. “To To achieve this mission, ISTE+ASCD is making the following new commitments moving forward: Help all teachers become AI ready. To help students thrive in this future environment, teachers must model the effective use of AI for their students, Culatta said.

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eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2025

SMART Technologies is raising the bar on what affordable classroom technology can deliver—the all-new SMART Board GX Plus redefines entry-level interactivity with advanced education tools for delivering high-impact learning experiences.

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eSchool News

JUNE 10, 2025

We cannot allow the edtech fervor that peaked during the pandemic to overtake the possibilities afforded by these novel technologies: too much focus on the “tech” at the expense of the “ed.” This AI era is not solely about technological advancement–it’s about ensuring that innovation serves the needs of teachers and learners.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 30, 2025

A lot of teacher-authors read my WordDreams blog. On my blog, in teacher-author forums, and in the virtual meetings I moderate, there is much confusion about what can be grabbed for free from online sites and what must be cited with a linkback, credit, author’s name, public domain reference, or specific permission from the creator.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 27, 2025

Leveraging cloud computing and artificial intelligence, Indianapolis Public Schools is reshaping how teachers lead, how students thrive and how learning environments are built. This shift away from outdated technology resulted in more intentional work.

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eSchool News

JUNE 6, 2025

The technology remains the most impactful force in education. One striking disparity I haven’t heard talked about: While AI usage among students has skyrocketed—from 25% to 60% at the middle school level and 45% to 75% at the high school level over just two school years—only 32% of teachers report using AI for academic purposes.

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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. They can be working hard to provide the best instruction for their students but become immediately distracted anytime a new technology is introduced. These are not the only tools available to teachers.

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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. Meanwhile, 62 percent of employers are seeking AI skills in new hires, and over 78 percent of organizations report using AI technologies in 2024, up from 55 percent the year before. What are you using AI for in your school/classroom?

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Teacher Cast

MAY 8, 2025

Teachers today face significant challenges due to increased workload and engagement demands. To address this, an effective productivity system is essential.

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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 30, 2025

It became clear, she says, that the school system wasnt doing enough to support teachers mental health. Those experiences led her to open Teacher Talk, a therapy practice that caters to the needs of educators. People sometimes think, Teachers get the summers off and they have better work hours, and it must be so much easier, Lane says.

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Teacher Cast

MAY 8, 2025

Teachers today face significant challenges due to increased workload and engagement demands. The post Building the Ultimate (and FREE) Teacher Productivity System: A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on TeacherCast Educational Network. To address this, an effective productivity system is essential.

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eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2025

Jay McTighe, Author and Consultant, McTighe and Associates (Columbia, MD) Andreas Schleicher, Director for Education and Skills, OECD (Paris, France) ISTE Distinguished District Award This award honors school districts that demonstrate effectiveness and innovation in using technology to improve student outcomes and engagement.

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eSchool News

JUNE 3, 2025

Key points: The way software is trained has an impact on its ability to detect AI Can technology help schools prevent AI-based cheating? As educators look for help in making this determination, many are turning to automated AI detection technologies that claim to distinguish between human and AI-generated text. percent success rate.

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eSchool News

MAY 30, 2025

Starting today, FFA teachers and students throughout the United States, including FFA chapters in 185 middle and high schools, will receive a classroom set of FarmBeats for Students kits free of charge. Microsoft Corp. Investing in these young minds today sets the stage for a more sustainable, innovative and resilient agricultural future.”

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eSchool News

JUNE 19, 2025

First, ensure you are using reliable detector technology that is backed by research. Check for misunderstandings Sometimes there’s a mismatch between what a teacher considers cheating, what a student considers cheating, and what triggers an AI detector. Second, understand the result. Should they ask for an extension?

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Edsurge

JULY 17, 2025

And programs for alternative credentialing for teachers, while existing long before the mass federal layoffs, ramped up. The efforts are an attempt to tackle a long-standing issue that has only grown in recent years: maintaining and filling the teacher talent pipeline. There is also the long-known issue of low teacher pay.

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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. Dr. DiTullio was a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) and is an esteemed member of both PDK International and the Pi Lambda Theta International Honor Society.

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eSchool News

JULY 15, 2025

That’s when I figured out a way to use technology to fight back. Not through AI-checkers, as that technology still has some time before its reliability is guaranteed. Instead, I decided to follow the lead of Kai Cenat. If you have no idea who Kai Cenat is , that’s probably a good thing.

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Edsurge

MAY 12, 2025

Its a question that high school and middle school math teachers have heard many times. Its allowed schools to open up competing career pathways in the back end of high school, whether students pursue calculus for science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers or instead learn data analytics or quantitative reasoning.

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eSchool News

JULY 7, 2025

Specifically, this has allowed us to improve in closing the achievement gap for students with disabilities over the last several years and to provide our teachers with more tailored professional learning for support. For instance, we conduct empathy interviews where we talk with students and staff to find out more about their experiences.

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eSchool News

JULY 10, 2025

During this time, students experienced significant change and evolved into a more technologically-dependent group. I am an 8th-grade science teacher in a fairly large district, and I recognize the importance of these engaging and interactive resources to help students build knowledge and continue learning. What is Gimkit?

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eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2025

Students often require significant review time at the beginning of each school year, with teachers spending an average of 4-6 weeks re-teaching material from the previous year. The role of technology in preventing summer learning loss has become increasingly significant.

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eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2025

In fact, every teacher is a reading teacher. Science, social studies, and even math teachers can access informational texts aligned to Texas standards directly through the platform’s educator tools. Each year, through our professional learning partnership, we introduce over 160 new teachers to the suite of digital tools.

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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. Nam has received multiple international accolades, including the Top 50 Global Teacher Prize Finalist and the Asia Educator of the Year Award.

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