eSchool News
MAY 27, 2025
Key points: For students with autism, the right supports are often the difference between just getting by in school and truly thriving How schools can better support neurodiverse students Heres how I use tech to help neurodivergent students gain agency For more news on students with autism, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Recent public commentary about autism has brought new urgency to the conversation.
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. For a group of dedicated parents in 2003, this concern turned into action. 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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EdTech Magazine
MAY 28, 2025
Security preparedness is important for everyone working in a K12 environment, especially for those in school leadership. Cybersecurity and physical security incidents alike require a rapid response to mitigate damage. Nearly 80% of IT professionals agreed that incident response was helpful to their organization, according to research from CDW. Despite the benefits, security training may not be at the top of every K12 leaders to-do list.
Teach Thought
MAY 27, 2025
This Blooms Digital Taxonomy helps teachers evaluate and design digital tasks like ChatGPT use, blogging, podcasting, and more. The post A Bloom’s Digital Taxonomy For Evaluating Digital Tasks appeared first on TeachThought.
eSchool News
MAY 27, 2025
Key points: English Learner students showed impressive growth with literacy support Student-created book reviews inspire a global reading culture We are just beginning the uphill climb to improve student reading scores For more news on literacy, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub When we began noticing significant gaps for both our English Learner students and native English speakers between intentional phonemic awareness and work with word parts–due to missed instruction during the
k12 Digest
MAY 28, 2025
On a quiet morning in Ottawas Rockcliffe Park, more than a century ago, a woman named Theodora Philpot opened her home to four young students. There was no fanfarejust a vision, a small classroom, and a deep belief in what girls could achieve when given the right environment to grow. 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.
Edsurge
MAY 27, 2025
True leadership involves not only encouraging teachers to reconnect with their purpose but also ensuring that they are seen, heard and supported, writes Ryan Burns, an instructional coach and adjunct professor in Warwick, Rhode Island, and a 2024-2025 fellow of the EdSurge Voices of Change Writing Fellowship. Over the last nine months, weve worked with eight fellows whose pathways in education are as diverse as they have ever been, including a trauma psychotherapist turned early childhood counse
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eSchool News
MAY 26, 2025
Key points: To deliver effective reading intervention strategies, educators must understand the causes behind delayed reading We are just beginning the uphill climb to improve student reading scores Engaging the reluctant reader: Benefits of gamified learning For more news on literacy, see eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Supporting delayed readers requires a thoughtful and research-informed approach.
Ask a Tech Teacher
MAY 27, 2025
The program that says ‘pro’ more than any other is Adobe Photoshop. Believe it or not, there are a whole list of skills easy enough for a fifth grader (maybe even fourth, but I haven’t had time to test it yet). Over the next months, in this series, I’ll show you how to teach Photoshop skills appropriate for fifth grade and up.
Teacher Toms Blog
MAY 28, 2025
"Students are not where they need to be or where we want them to be." This is a quote from the commissioner of the National Center for Education Statistics regarding the National Assessment of Educational Progress report released in January. "Generation Alpha" is what we're calling children born since 2010, which covers everyone from 0-25, the group that is currently being "schooled.
We are Teachers
MAY 28, 2025
Explore the cloud, learn about space technology, find out how sports are streamed, and more with free Amazon virtual field trips!
eSchool News
MAY 27, 2025
Nancy Frey and Doug Fisher know their way around an education acronym. Both professors at San Diego State University and teacher leaders at Health Sciences High and Middle College, they are constantly focused on improving teaching practices and school leadership. So, of course, they have some thoughts on AI. In this conversation, Nancy and Doug advocate for a balanced approach to AI integration in schools, positioning themselves between “boomers” (enthusiasts) and “doomers̶
EdTech Magazine
MAY 27, 2025
Classroom audio technology can enable a student in the back of the room to hear their teacher, but new tools go far beyond voice projection features. Todays K12 classroom audio is IP-based, allowing it to integrate seamlessly with other systems and technologies. For example, teachers may have a panic button on their microphone for easy access in a school emergency.
Imagination Soup
MAY 27, 2025
Space is endlessly fascinatingespecially for curious kids! Whether theyre dreaming of becoming astronauts, wondering what happened to Pluto, or obsessed with the moon and Mars, The post Out-of-This-World Reads: Best Space & Solar System Books for Kids appeared first on Imagination Soup.
We are Teachers
MAY 28, 2025
What does the research say about summer slide? Get a free toolkit with tips, printables, and more to address potential summer learning loss.
eSchool News
MAY 27, 2025
Nancy Frey and Doug Fisher know their way around an education acronym. Both professors at San Diego State University and teacher leaders at Health Sciences High and Middle College, they are constantly focused on improving teaching practices and school leadership. So, of course, they have some thoughts on AI. In this conversation, Nancy and Doug advocate for a balanced approach to AI integration in schools, positioning themselves between “boomers” (enthusiasts) and “doomers̶
Organized Classroom
MAY 28, 2025
Its that time again. End of the school year and nothing sounds as great as chillin at home with a great book or watching your own kids play in your backyard. But, you still need to get that classroom packed up, cleaned, and plan those classroom celebrations. Organizing for the end of the school year doesn’t have to be difficult when you break it in to smaller pieces.
Teach Thought
MAY 27, 2025
126 Digital Learning Verbs Based on Blooms Taxonomy by TeachThought Staff At TeachThought, were enthusiastic supporters of any learning taxonomy. (We even created our own, theTeachThought Learning Taxonomy.) Put simply, learning taxonomies help us think about how learning happens. Even if theyre not good as weve often seen the DOK framework described, they still highlight.
We are Teachers
MAY 27, 2025
If you don't laminate everything, are you even a teacher? Here are the best laminators for teachers in every price range.
eSchool News
MAY 26, 2025
The Alliant Credit Union Foundation has awarded a$108,000grant to Digital Leaders Now, the nonprofit that powers the Digital Leaders Academy at Ridgewood Community High School District 234, to support the implementation of innovative digital opportunity programs. The initiative will begin rolling out in Spring 2025, with full program implementation for the 2025-2026 school year.
Priceless Ponderings
MAY 25, 2025
Priceless Ponderings Simple Science Safety Lab Rules: A Guide for Your classroom You know that moment when the glue sticks become lipstick, and the magnifying glasses turn into superhero goggles? Yep, its science time in the elementary classroom. And while its one of the most exciting times of the day for students, it can also be one of the most chaoticunless youve got clear science safety lab rules in place.
Teacher Mood
MAY 25, 2025
As the final bell rings and the classroom lights flick off for summer , many teachers feel a strange mix of exhaustion and hope. Youve made it. Youve given your all. And now, its time to breathe. But if you’re anything like me, your brain doesnt exactly clock out. Even in June, your mind drifts back to moments from the school yearsome you want to relive, and others you wish had gone differently.
The Applicious Teacher
MAY 25, 2025
Teaching UFLI in 2nd grade? Its a game-changer, but lets be real, it can also feel like a full-on juggling act. Between the magnetic letters, slide decks, sound walls, and making sure your students are actually engaged, its a lot. After a full year of using the UFLI Phonics program in my second grade classroom, (and for two years prior in small group!
eSchool News
MAY 29, 2025
Key points: They’re not just comics–graphic novels have secret literacy powers Student-created book reviews inspire a global reading culture Offering books with favorite licensed characters can engage young readers For more news on literacy, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Walk into any classroom today and youll hear a familiar refrain from teachers: How do we get kids excited about reading again?
The Hungry Teacher Blog
MAY 28, 2025
Lets be real: middle schoolers and research dont always mix. From identifying credible sources to using information inside an essay, its a process that takes a lot of practice. Thats why I started using a six-day middle school research project before I dove into an entire research unit because it gave students a strong foundation for writing. This research project is also a good way to review skills or fill time at the end of the school year.
Lab to Class
MAY 26, 2025
Autism is widely associated in daily circles with people who are socially awkward, have a different way of thinking, and are generally less effective communicators. However, recent research shows that only one of these statements is true. Autism Research: Communication Between Autistic and Non-Autistic People People with autism often have a harder time understanding the ways other people think, and that goes both ways, with the speech and thinking patterns of people with autism often varying in
EFL Magazine
MAY 28, 2025
Top 10 Books for New ELT Teachers There is always help and advice available on books for ELT teachers. Whether it is from Facebook groups, forums or from colleagues, you […] The post Top 10 Books for New ELT Teachers appeared first on EFL Magazine.
eSchool News
MAY 29, 2025
This post originally appeared on Linewize’s blog and is reposted here with permission. AI is fast becoming the tool that we soon wont be able to do without. And yet, only a quarter of districts in the U.S. have released a formal AI policy to help guide their communitys usage, making it harder to know where exactly the boundaries of appropriate usage sit.
From the Pond
MAY 26, 2025
Looking for a low-prep, high-impact math warm-up that gets your students talking, thinking, and collaborating? This activity is simple to set up, fun for students, and packed with opportunities for meaningful math talk. It also uses just a few materials from your Math Kitmaking it easy to weave into your daily math routine. The Why Behind the Warm-Up In early math, students need repeated, hands-on experiences with composing numbers.
Scholarly Teacher
MAY 27, 2025
Paul Parkison, University of North FloridaJeff Thomas, University of Southern IndianaKey Statement: When instructors commit to excelling at the normal things using a Personalist lens they can promote classroom norms, community, and happiness.Keywords: Engaging Students, Improving Teaching, Course DesignThere are many aspects of teaching that are extremely demanding.
Organized Classroom
MAY 26, 2025
This section is for class sizes of 30 or more students. While all the photos show options for 30 students, feel free to place additional students on the end of groups, or add additional groups, if needed. This seating chart is a good example of a style that would work well with a performance class or debate panel. The panel would sit in the arc, while the spectators could face them and offer discussion at the end.
Southwest Washington Education
MAY 26, 2025
Ever wondered how many teachers unions there are or how many teachers belong to unions?
From the Pond
MAY 24, 2025
Hey teacher friends! Ive got something fun and fresh to share with you If you already own Math Kit Bundle 2 , there's a brand new resource waiting for you: the Counter Kids Play Mats ! These bright, engaging visuals are perfect for warm-ups, small group math talks, and hands-on number work at your math table. And the best part? Theyve been added for free as part of your bundle just head over to your TPT purchases to download the updated file!
Imagination Soup
MAY 28, 2025
Recently, Flying Start Books sent me a box of 96 Red Rocket Readers, their Decodable Explorers reading program for new readers that has a scaffold. The post Recommended RedRocketReaders Decodable Books for New Readers appeared first on Imagination Soup.
Jodi Durgin
MAY 25, 2025
This Lucky Me! Writing Project is a wonderful way for students to celebrate St. Patricks Day while reflecting on what makes them feel lucky. This project includes St. Patrick’s Day-themed writing paper available in various templates to allow for easy differentiation to meet the needs of all students. It also features two page toppers to choose from to add a polished touch to the finished projects.
Edsurge
MAY 29, 2025
Although it is not known for swiftness, the Supreme Court surprised the nation last week with a relatively speedy decision on its first case involving charter schools. The court heard oral arguments for St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School v. Drummond at the end of April, less than a month before issuing its decision. Arising out of a contested charter grant issued to an openly religious virtual charter school in Oklahoma, the case was a test of both the long-standing interpretation of
Hey, Mike Alpert!
MAY 24, 2025
Hello good people, We’ve made it to the final stretch, and I know for a fact that a lucky handful of you are already deep into your well-earned summer break—maybe even reading this from a beach chair. For the rest of us still counting the days, hang in there. You’re doing the hard, beautiful work of bringing the year in for a smooth landing.
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