Every year, Hispanic Heritage Month offers the United States a chance to honor the profound and varied contributions of Latino communities. We celebrate scientists like Ellen Ochoa, the first Latina woman in space, and activists like Dolores Huerta, who fought tirelessly for workers' rights.| eSchool News
Literacy has always been the foundation of learning, but for middle school students, the stakes are especially high. These years mark the critical shift from learning to read to reading to learn.| eSchool News
Students from the class of 2024 had historically low scores on a major national test administered just months before they graduated.| eSchool News
As students and teachers prepare for a new school year, it’s important to remember that success in the classroom isn’t just about academics; it’s about supporting the whole child.| eSchool News
When I stepped into the role of curriculum coordinator for Peoria Public Schools District 150 in 2021, I entered a landscape still reeling from the disruption of COVID-19. Teachers were exhausted. Students had suffered interrupted learning. And the instructional frameworks in place--particularly in literacy--were due for serious reexamination.| eSchool News
Classroom teachers are handed a curriculum they must use when teaching. That specific curriculum is designed to bring uniformity, equity, and accountability into classrooms.| eSchool News
While most teachers are eager to implement the science of reading, many lack the time and tools to connect these practices to home-based support, according to a new national survey from Lexia, a Cambium Learning Group brand.| eSchool News
Teachers are noticing that older readers need ongoing support to read materials used in their classrooms. In a study commissioned by the Advanced Education Research and Development Fund (AERDF), a national nonprofit, 44 percent of grade 3–8 teachers reported that their students always or nearly always have difficulty reading instructional materials.| eSchool News
While there is wide agreement that student engagement plays a vital role in learning, educators continue to face uncertainty about what engagement looks like, how best to measure it, and how to sustain it.| eSchool News
This back-to-school season, the conversation is not just about devices or apps, but about how technology and innovation transforms education.| eSchool News
The first few weeks of school are more than a fresh start--they’re a powerful opportunity to lay the foundation for the relationships, habits, and learning that will define the rest of the year. During this time, students begin to decide whether they feel safe, valued, and connected in your classroom.| eSchool News
High school educators report at least half of their curriculum will focus on skills-based learning to prepare students for future success.| eSchool News
Integrating behaviorist and humanistic approaches create classroom management policies that are well-managed and emotionally supportive.| eSchool News
An annual report reveals limited and nuanced post-pandemic learning recovery, with some select students and groups making promising gains.| eSchool News
Whether it’s graphic novels or a traditional book genre, librarians and teachers know that students are developing key literacy skills.| eSchool News
At ISTELive 24, combining project-based learning (PBL) with hands-on engagement via maker education yields inspiring results.| eSchool News