eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2025

Enhances problem-solving & critical thinking Game development forces students to think like systems engineers, breaking down problems, testing outcomes, and refining solutions. Game development uses a wide variety of technologies seen across industries. The 5 key benefits of game-based learning in STEAM education 1.

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eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2025

So Brito took some engineering classes at his high school, became president of his state’s Technology Student Association, and is starting at the University of Washington this fall on a pre-science track. Some students get funneled to the military pathway, despite having no aspirations to serve, because the aptitude test is easier to pass.

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eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2025

Next, test some small changes Key Action: Pilot changes and gather feedback from students and educators A current partner school that is focusing on cell phone policies this school year is taking a deliberately slow approach to developing a policy. Students document changes in their own technology use throughout the project period.

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eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2025

For my district, that enduring solution has been World Book.

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Technology has permeated every facet of our lives, making many tasks easier, and even doing some of our work for us. The impact of technology on the human brain is still being studied, but there is a body of research which is decades old and has increased its capacity to inform education with advances in medical imaging technology.

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Edsurge

JUNE 3, 2025

Technology may pose solutions, too: some counselors say they are changing how they connect with students and are testing out artificial intelligence platforms. In response to the unregulated field of technology, Congress has considered legislation, including the Kids Off Social Media Act and Youth Mental Health Research Act.

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Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2025

A space where test scores didn’t define worth. But for me, it’s more than a label: It’s the name I gave to the moment I chose freedom from micromanagement, standardized tests and a flawed system that was never truly built for the students I loved or the teacher I was becoming. I knew I could no longer beg to do what I knew was right.

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Teach Hub

APRIL 24, 2025

Here are five practical, teacher-tested ways to get your class back on track when their focus flies out the window. Todays students are constantly surrounded by technology, it’s how they connect, explore, and even relax. You dont need to become a drill sergeant to bring the energy back down and regain control of your classroom.

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eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2025

Otus earned the certification by demonstrating how its product team consistently partners with K-12 educators to guide product design, test new features, and provide direct feedback that shapes future updates. This approach not only reflects the authentic needs of teachers, administrators, and students—it drives better outcomes.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 24, 2025

How can schools test the accessibility of AI tools? Schools should perform usability tests with diverse student groups, including those with disabilities, to assess AI tools’ effectiveness. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Edsurge

JULY 16, 2025

This inequitable distribution affects access to AP courses, certified teachers, updated facilities, technology and extracurricular programming — all of which directly influence student achievement and opportunity. I spent nights in front of my laptop, cross-referencing school ratings and pouring over New York City Public Schools data.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

Unless AI technology evolves to a point where it plays a meaningful role in real social systems, where time, attention, and affirmation are scarce and must be earned, it will fall short of solving the motivational challenge. Billions of dollars and countless reforms have gone toward efforts to raise test scores and close achievement gaps.

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Edsurge

MAY 5, 2025

Bruce McLaren has committed his career to understanding how education technologies, especially digital games and intelligent-tutoring systems, can help children learn. 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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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Nam is the co-founder of the Vietnam Innovative Educators Foundation (VIEF), a professional network of over 157,000 educators committed to advancing technology-enhanced and student-centered teaching practices nationwide. In a recent interview with K12 Digest, Nam Ngo Thanh discussed his experience with technology, innovation, and education.

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Edsurge

JULY 9, 2025

In grade school, I was a confident student who knew how to ace tests and please my teachers. One time, I planned a novel study around a book my students selected, but I was forced by an administrator to trade it in for standardized test prep. Once I got to college, however, my A-student record failed me.

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Technology has permeated every facet of our lives, making many tasks easier, and even doing some of our work for us. The impact of technology on the human brain is still being studied, but there is a body of research which is decades old and has increased its capacity to inform education with advances in medical imaging technology.

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Science Education Motivation Lecturing 130

Edsurge

JULY 8, 2025

The remaining hot topics were interpersonal conflict; lack of motivation; test anxiety; focus and procrastination; how to reach out for support; having a bad day and poor grades. For many children, communicating via technology is more natural than face-to-face conversations, especially about sensitive topics,” he says.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 17, 2025

Checking How Well Students Blend Ideas Checking student learning in an interdisciplinary course brings special challenges, as the goal is to test knowledge of single subjects and the ability to blend and use information from many fields. In our college, old testing methods, like exams on facts from one field, do not work well.

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Elevate k12

JUNE 27, 2025

Replacing our previous teacher rater model, the new audit process was designed to provide a more holistic view of the LIVE classroom environment, including the overall technology, teacher, Classroom Coach, and student experience. Results From Year 1 To date, we have completed 12,000+ audits, and the data shows encouraging progress!

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2025

Some students opted for a good old-fashioned test. By giving my students choices on how to show this understanding, I am allowing them to have some control over their learning and autonomy. For this example, some students drew political cartoons showing their understanding of the differing sides of the conflict.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

That vision became AEF Schools , a place designed for students who needed something differenta structured, supportive environment where learning goes beyond textbooks and tests. The Preparatory Programs support students who thrive in a structured setting without the added stress of homework or standardized testing.

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Edsurge

MAY 29, 2025

Drummond at the end of April, less than a month before issuing its decision.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

The integration of AI technologies presents unparalleled opportunities for enhancing teaching, learning, and administrative processes. Pilot and Evaluate : Test AI applications in low-risk areas and gather feedback to refine strategies. However, it also raises critical ethical, operational, and strategic challenges.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 17, 2025

Checking How Well Students Blend Ideas Checking student learning in an interdisciplinary course brings special challenges, as the goal is to test knowledge of single subjects and the ability to blend and use information from many fields. In our college, old testing methods, like exams on facts from one field, do not work well.

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Interdisciplinary Teaching Knowledge Peer Review 53

Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

The integration of AI technologies presents unparalleled opportunities for enhancing teaching, learning, and administrative processes. Pilot and Evaluate : Test AI applications in low-risk areas and gather feedback to refine strategies. However, it also raises critical ethical, operational, and strategic challenges.

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Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 74

Edsurge

JUNE 27, 2025

Writing a history that you helped to create is awkward, as Anne Trumbore acknowledges in her new book “ The Teacher in the Machine: A Human History of Education Technology.” Suppes and Papert had opposing views of how the computer and technology should function in education. It really showed me the benefit of technology.

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eSchool News

APRIL 22, 2025

The organization is best known for its skills competitions that bring students together to network with industry professionals and test their abilities in more than 100 career fields. When students take part in SkillsUSA competitions, they compete with students in the state based on technical standards created by industry leaders.

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Cal Matters

JUNE 26, 2025

But the technology offers only a shadow of accurate detection: It highlights any matching text, whether properly cited or not; it flags everything that mirrors AI’s writing style, whether a student used AI inappropriately or not. He said $15 million is a lot of money to spend on a tool with such limited value.

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eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

He emphasizes that effective digital programs are driven by specific educational needswhether supporting CTE (Career and Technical Education), dropout recovery, or creating early college opportunitiesrather than by technology itself. I mean, it’s program first technology, second right? I mean it’s. And I were. Well, you go.

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2025

Some states have eligibility requirements, such as passing a standardized test. Barriers to access vary from state to state, Fink says. In about half of the country, for instance, students have to pay to take the courses. Mindset and messaging can also limit access, Fink says. In some areas, the courses arent prioritized.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 4, 2025

STEM isnt just the latest teaching topic: Its an innovative, cross-curricular way to strengthen problem-solving and critical thinking skills across science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Put their science and teamwork skills to the test with a five-activity survival STEM resource.

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Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2025

Their mission is to ensure every student is “ AI ready ” — prepared to use emerging technologies, like generative AI, in an ethical and responsible manner in school, life and future work, regardless of where those careers take them. At Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS), educators are determined to make sure both answers are “yes.”

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k12 Prospects

JUNE 13, 2025

Decision-makers want reassurance that a product or service has been tested and proven effective in similar environments. Many educators lack the time or resources to troubleshoot technology issues or navigate new systems on their own. A lack of experience in the K-12 market can make it challenging to secure contracts.

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Edsurge

JUNE 2, 2025

Building relational trust is paramount for leading communities through technological shifts. We pressure-tested curriculum components and designed an accelerated offering to learn and adjust. In what ways am I demonstrating a responsible approach to technology? Progress, not perfection, was our mantra. Take action to learn.

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Edsurge

MAY 13, 2025

That decision paid off: In two years, from 2021 to 2023, tests showed third graders reading at grade level jumped from 9 percent to 31 percent, and those achieving math proficiency went from just 5 percent to 27 percent. Dominguez called the results remarkable.

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Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2025

Schools across the country are racing to integrate artificial intelligence into classrooms, but the real challenge isnt just adopting the technology its making sure it works for all students. Research shows that well-resourced schools often gain the most from new technology, leaving others at risk of falling further behind.

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Whiteboard Blog

JUNE 27, 2025

With over 30 different colorful Scratch blocks from categories like Motion, Looks, Sound, Events, Control, and Sensing, students can piece together scripts, test outcomes with sprites and backdrop cards, and discover how coding works. Students will plan and build their own code sequences using the dry-erase coding blocks.

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