Effective tools to foster student engagement
Engaging learning opportunities, like virtual field trips, show students how classrooms learnings directly connect to their real lives.| eSchool News
Engaging learning opportunities, like virtual field trips, show students how classrooms learnings directly connect to their real lives.| eSchool News
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Edtech leaders are grappling with the question of replacing pandemic devices as millions of student devices near the end of their life cycle.| eSchool News
People who frequently use AI for writing tasks were quite effective at AI detection, even without any specialized training.| eSchool News
The software-directed digital instruction model is a game-changer--it allows students to learn at the right level.| eSchool News
The former editor of eSchool News, Dennis Pierce is now a freelance writer. He has spent the last 20 years as an education journalist covering issues such as national policy, school reform, and educational technology. Dennis has taught high school English, math, and SAT prep. He graduated cum laude from Yale University. He welcomes comments at dennisp@eschoolnews.com.| eSchool News
About one in four teachers say their schools don’t give students zeroes. And nearly all of them hate it.| eSchool News
As superintendents come under more political fire and frequent negative news stories about their school districts circulate, it is easy to see where the instinct to not comment and just focus on the work might kick in.| eSchool News
As the vice president of academic affairs and a member of the admissions committee at SSP International (SSPI), a nonprofit organization offering immersive scientific experiences, I review hundreds of applications each year from rising seniors for our flagship program, Summer Science Program.| eSchool News
When I walked into my first classroom almost a decade ago, I had no idea how many “first days” I would experience--and how each one would teach me something new.| eSchool News
By embracing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles in purchasing decisions, school leaders can create learning spaces that not only accommodate students with disabilities but enhance the educational experience for all learners while delivering exceptional returns on investment (ROI).| eSchool News
The education sector is making measurable progress in defending against ransomware, with fewer ransom payments, dramatically reduced costs, and faster recovery rates.| eSchool News
Although the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) were released more than a decade ago, adoption of them varies widely in California. I have been to districts that have taken the standards and run with them, but others have been slow to get off the ground with NGSS--even 12 years after their release.| eSchool News
Educators are embracing AI and career and technical education (CTE) as keys to preparing students for their future after high school, according to the 2025 Savvas Educator Index from K-12 learning solutions provider Savaas Learning Company.| eSchool News
For nearly two decades, I’ve worked to improve teaching and learning with technology. And while the continuously evolving nature of technology has changed the trajectory of my career many times, I have always tried to drive deeper student engagement.| eSchool News
To train and support confident, competent substitute teachers that today’s students need and deserve, a new preparation standard is needed.| eSchool News
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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
An unexpected group of presenters--11th graders from Whitney M. Young Magnet High School in Chicago--made a splash at this year’s ACM Conference on Fairness, Accountability, and Transparency (FAccT).| 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
In February of 2023, I was leading a visioning workshop with a group of middle schoolers in Southern California. Their energy was vibrant, their curiosity sharp. We began with a simple activity: Students answered a series of prompts, each one building on the last.| eSchool News
When I think about the importance of consistent classroom coverage, I always come back to the idea that students deserve to feel like their classroom is their home for the next 10 months.| 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
When it comes to AI, students need to learn critical thinking skills before they delegate that thinking to a machine.| 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
School IT leaders face a constant balancing act to deploy technology that enhances learning while keeping systems secure, manageable, and cost-effective.| eSchool News
San Antonio, TX (August 26, 2025)—Over 25 years since Walking with Dinosaurs first stomped across the screen and following its ... Read more| eSchool News
Four leaders charting bold new paths in education will be celebrated as the 2025 recipients of the Harold W. McGraw, ... Read more| 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
Cybersecurity threats to K-12 schools are growing in frequency, sophistication, and cost, yet many school districts remain under-resourced and underprepared, according to the CoSN 2025 State of EdTech District Leadership report.| 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
Over 60,000 students have benefited from the math program built on how the brain naturally learns A new analysis shows ... Read more| 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
As a former teacher, educator coach and principal, I've witnessed countless edtech promises come and go. The latest refrain echoes through conference halls and staff meetings: "AI saves teachers X hours a week."| eSchool News
A superintendent offers practical moves K-12 leaders can use right now to grow unity during superintendent transitions.| eSchool News
Neurotypical students who learn alongside neurodiverse students and peers develop critical social-emotional skills.| 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
Education’s future depends on making student behavior essential--let’s teach it with care and intentionality.| eSchool News
Like many educators, I have strong feelings about the abundance of artificial intelligence now used in schools. Some teachers choose to take a Gandalf approach to AI and declare that it “SHALL NOT PASS!” the doors to their classroom.| 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
A new study reveals that while there is wide agreement that student engagement plays a vital role in learning, educators ... Read more| eSchool News
Nearly one-third of the nation's K–12 U.S. public schools mandate mental health screening for students, with most offering in-person treatment or referral to a community mental health professional if a student is identified as having depression or anxiety, according to a new study.| eSchool News
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape the educational landscape, teachers have a unique opportunity to model how to use it responsibly, creatively, and strategically.| eSchool News
Choosing PD that aligns with educator goals, as well as exploring tech tools that extend professional learning, are key to effective PD.| eSchool News
When it comes to school attendance, showing up to school is a human decision driven by authentic relationships--not AI.| eSchool News
Relationships, expectations, and clarity revealed themselves as critical to boosting and maintaining high levels of student engagement.| eSchool News
AI isn’t going away--it’s already the silent partner in many students’ academic journeys, and educators should support them.| eSchool News
Larger pay increases and better benefits could improve K-12 teacher retention, finds a new, nationally representative RAND survey.| eSchool News
States and districts can improve teacher hiring and retention and better meet students' needs with innovative staffing models.| eSchool News
An AI math coaching platform, used as part of a tiered support structure, gives students access to tutoring and homework support.| eSchool News
Clear instruction, critical dialogue, and process-focused assignments help students use AI in ways that help avoid cognitive debt.| eSchool News
AI, educator burnout, and the future of education are all top focus areas for educators in a recent PowerSchool survey.| eSchool News
High-impact AI tools in education typically provide real-time feedback on student work and adapt instruction based on performance.| eSchool News
Educators and administrators remain optimistic about GenAI's potential and the positive impact it can have on K-12 learning.| eSchool News
A third-party security operations center can provide threat detection, incident response, and cybersecurity monitoring for K-12 districts.| eSchool News
Through proactive cybersecurity strategies and collaboration, K-12 schools can improve cyber defenses against evolving cyberattacks.| eSchool News
IT leadership is essential in balancing access with network security and navigating cybersecurity risks, data protection, and connectivity issues.| eSchool News
Choice-ready students can move fluidly from one path to another as their interests--and the world--evolve for the future of work.| eSchool News
A digital syllabus can evolve into a classroom tool that simplifies classroom management and drives more engagement year-round.| eSchool News
Are we trying to eliminate cell phones in classrooms, or are we trying to teach responsible use via school device policies?| eSchool News
Students need guidance as they navigate the information landscape, including AI tools that aren't always accurate or vetted.| eSchool News
The framework focuses on AI literacy for all, as well as specialized literacy that can be adapted to different disciplines and jurisdictions.| eSchool News
Teachers are integrating AI into instruction, but little is known about how districts are supporting them during the rollout of AI in schools| eSchool News
The latest prototype of a DESSA risk screener enabled early identification of hidden mental health risk factors among middle school students.| eSchool News
Schools have opportunities to use student voice as a powerful tool for addressing challenges like chronic absenteeism and engagement.| eSchool News
Ethical PD is a philosophy that puts teachers and their needs front and center, for the benefit of students, communities, and the nation.| eSchool News
A survey reveals an uptick in adoption, attitudes, and access to AI solutions to support the learning journey.| eSchool News
As educators stress the importance of SEL, more are adopting sensory spaces to help support self-regulation for all students.| eSchool News
The minimum learning requirement today is maximal connectivity--and this is where Optical LAN becomes a game changer.| eSchool News
New collaborative learning spaces are helping educators take their instruction to new levels and are increasing student engagement.| eSchool News
Consistent communication from schools to communities leads to proactive family involvement, student ownership, and a sense of belonging.| eSchool News
Educators should commit to learner-centered AI implementation that considers all students at all levels of education and abilities.| eSchool News
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All students should have transformational edtech learning experiences that spark their imagination and prepare them to thrive in life.| eSchool News
A strong PD framework directly impacts teaching and learning, boosting teachers’ ability to differentiate and personalize their instruction.| eSchool News
Student behavior challenges, low compensation, and administrative demands are driving teacher stress, burnout, and turnover.| eSchool News
The right safety platform can help schools plan for emergencies, respond to crises, and accelerate emergency response protocols.| eSchool News
Creating spaces for AI collaboration and transparency will allow students and educators to embrace new technologies responsibly.| eSchool News
Virtual field trips offer an excellent alternative to in-person trips, making for an inclusive and engaging experience.| eSchool News
Expanding access to student mental health resources is crucial, but many schools struggle to meet the rising demand.| eSchool News
When everyone understands the threat of phishing attacks and knows how to respond, institutions can create a culture of cyber resilience.| eSchool News
Prompt engineering is not just about using AI--it’s about using it wisely, ethically, and creatively in teaching and learning.| eSchool News
Cultural competency and AI literacy in teacher training programs can fundamentally transform how educators are prepared for the future.| eSchool News
Smart classrooms blend AI tools with skilled teaching, creating spaces where students learn from both digital insights and human wisdom.| eSchool News
Teacher prep programs must increase the time they spend on fundamental math concepts to develop great math teachers.| eSchool News
Using school design to promote equity in the classroom starts with understanding each student's sensory needs and learning styles.| eSchool News
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STEM education is shaping the workforce and is equipping students with the tools to question, innovate, and lead in a rapidly-changing world.| eSchool News
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