eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Key points: When it comes to edtech, time and outcomes arent always correlated Break out the VR and the 3D printers for real-world relevance 6 critical insights into teachers technology use For more news on classroom edtech, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Districts nationwide are staring down budget deficits and dwindling reserves now that stimulus funds have wound down, forcing superintendents to make difficult decisions about what to cut, what to consolidate, and how to reduce costs

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

In November 2024, Digital Promise and Verizon Innovative Learning hosted the third annual Elevating Innovation Virtual Conference. The event attracted educators from across the country and around the world. Attendees had the opportunity to learn about the latest educational trends, emerging technologies, and innovative strategies shaping education directly from education and edtech experts like 2022 Hawaii State Teacher of the Year Whitney Aragaki; Hey, Mrs.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Hackers dont have to use very sophisticated, high-tech exploits to get into a schools security system. Sometimes, schools unintentionally make it easy for bad actors to enter their networks by failing to take some very simple security measures in their cloud collaboration suites, said Tom Schmidt, a senior account executive at ManagedMethods, during a 2025 TCEA Convention & Exposition session in Austin, Texas.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Early learning is taking center stage in education, and for good reason. As schools across the country face resource constraints and potential teacher shortages, innovative approaches to early childhood education are yielding impressive results. By using data to guide instruction, building community ties and focusing on targeted help for students, some districts are seeing remarkable turnarounds in academic performance.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Its that time of year when seemingly everyone has the sniffles, and many people are laid up with a cold, the flu or some other unsavory affliction. While staff absences are rarely seamless in any setting, in K-12 schools, there is at least a system designed to support such occurrences. Public school districts have a reserve of substitute teachers they can tap into when sickness spreads and staff begin to call out.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2025

If you’ve just become a leader in your school, here’s some advice, resources, and more to help you get started

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Recently, on my podcast Unpacking the Backpack , I revisited a 2019 blog post outlining the stages of innovative change. Take a listen on Spotify or wherever you access your favorite podcasts. You can also read the blog post HERE. I have found great value in using the podcast to expand on ideas, concepts, and frameworks I have developed over the years.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

News sources for kids ( click for updates to this list ): C News for kids Kids News Current Events KidsPost [link] KiwiKids News [link] excellent articles on world events as well as general interest topics. News For Kids [link] News-o-matic for kids (app) Newsela [link] each article written at five different reading levels NewseumEd Reach Out Reporter science news for elementary students Science News for Students [link] Student Daily News [link] Teaching Kids News [link] TweenTribune [link] w

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Key points: Dynamic resources make a significant difference in student engagement and learning outcomes Turning classroom boredom into student brilliance 3 tips to authentically engage students in real-world STEM learning For more news on teaching trends, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub As a National Board-Certified Teacher, I love incorporating media literacy, environmental literacy, and civic engagement into my teaching.

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Searching for innovative ways to deliver integrated STEAM education that also help students attain industry-ready skills? Then this punchy 30-minute thought leadership webinar is for you. Join fellow education leaders as we share: National data on STEAM performance and student engagement that indicates post-pandemic learners are craving inspired intervention 10 research-backed reasons why game design is the leading method for practically teaching integrated STEAM education An inside look at live

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

For the three K12 technology panelists at the 2025 TCEA Convention & Exposition session in Austin, Texas, future proofing education is not about buying the latest, shiny piece of educational technology. Its about making sure that students and teachers have what they need to prepare them to thrive in the 21st century. And one way to ensure that is to lease technologies instead of buying them.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast , internationally recognized educator Mike Mattos shares practical strategies for implementing RTI (Response to Intervention) and MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) effectively. Discover actionable tips to ensure every student thrives, avoid common mistakes, and build a framework for success in your school.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

A friend of mine told me this story: “On a chilly winter evening in New York City, Sarah (not her real name) was struggling with the cold and the cost of her subway ride home when an elderly man noticed her plight. Without hesitation, he gave her a fully loaded subway card, explaining he had more than he needed. He also offered her a homemade sandwich, insisting it was no good to waste food.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Key points: Linking students from diverse cities and nations helps them learn from and with each other Lifelong learning from K-12 to career 4 keys for unlocking student curiosity and critical thinking For more news on global learning, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Picture this: a seventh-grader in Madrid is discussing how her class is developing an approach to water scarcity with peers in Mumbai, Buffalo, Buenos Aires, and Astana.

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Generative AI holds tremendous promise for all stakeholders in higher education. But guardrails are needed. Strong governance that empower instructors are at the core of a responsible approach to using generative AI in academia.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The Creativity with AI in Education 2025 Report, based on insights from over 2,800 educators across the United States and UK, reveals how AI technology is transforming classrooms by enhancing creative thinking, supporting multimedia content creation and developing essential communication skills. The findings demonstrate AIs potential to foster academic success, career readiness and personal growth while nurturing students well-being and sense of purpose.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The post How a Student Innovation Club Harnesses Solar Power for the Community appeared first on Digital Promise.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Every month, subscribers to our newsletter get a free/discounted resource to help their tech teaching. February 5th: Group Professional Development Pick a topic: Tech infused Teacher/Classroom Writing With Tech Building Digital Citizens 20 Webtools in 20 Days Differentiation There is limited availability so sign up fast! Here are general guidelines: up to 10 people per class (same low price–$750) delivered via Google Classroom each class is about four weeks Normally, we charge $750 for fiv

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

I was a chemist, not a teacher. As I sat in the principals office interviewing for a teaching role at a school closer to my home than the factory where I conducted polymer research and development, I faced a tough question: Where do you see yourself in five years? Not here. Not teaching. Maybe exploring the world. Can you say that in an interview? I did.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Watch the Recording Maybe your state reading scores show your students are below grade expectations, or teachers have noticed that as students move up in grades, they dont have the decoding skills to read more advanced texts. As an education leader, there are a few foundational strategies you can put in place to support your staff and students. Most important, said literacy experts and education leaders during the edLeader Panel “ Building a Text-Rich Environment to Support All Readers: Wh

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The post 10 Tips for Adopting an Interdisciplinary Approach to Science appeared first on Digital Promise.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Hi Teacher Friend! We all know how important (and challenging!) it is to get students talking and thinking deeply in the classroom, right? In this post, were sharing 3 awesome books to support academic talk in your lessons. Your students will feel more confident, think critically, and communicate like pros. Lets get those conversations flowing! Academic Conversations: Classroom Talk That Fosters Critical Thinking and Content Understandings by Jeff Zwiers and Marie Crawford Looking to foster deep

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Key points: AI tools offer unique opportunities to support ELLs in their storytelling journey 5 education innovation trends to watch in 2025 Using AI to teach persuasive writing to English learners For more on AI for ELLs, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Imagine this: You assign your students a writing prompt, and while some eagerly begin crafting their stories, others stare at the blank page, muttering, I have nothing to write, or I cant think of a story.

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Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Group work is a valuable instructional strategy that allows students to engage in collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and creativity. Research has shown that when students work in structured groups, they experience higher academic achievement, deeper understanding of concepts, and improved interpersonal skills (Slavin, 2014). However, many teachers struggle with implementing group work effectively.

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The Thinking Stick

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Links: Three ways to leverage the big game (free pdf download) Sponsor: Neulight and their MTSS AI product IntelliTier Summary In this episode of Shifting Schools, Jeff Utecht and Tricia Friedman discuss the intersection of the Super Bowl and media literacy. They explore how educators can leverage the Super Bowl’s advertising to teach students about media literacy, storytelling, and critical thinking.

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Education Superhighway

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Broadband affordability is the number one barrier to universal connectivity and has become a national priority. Despite ongoing efforts, the affordability gapwhere households have access to the internet but cant afford to connectpersists for 16.3 million American households. The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) was designed to bridge this gap and make internet access more affordable for qualifying households.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

NEW YORK (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Newsela, a leading provider of high-quality instructional and assessment products for K-12, announced today that the company has acquired Generation Genius, a trusted educational streaming platform for K-8 science and math videos, activities, and lessons. With Generation Genius in its suite of products, Newsela continues to make it easier to deliver meaningful learning across all core subjects.

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How can we actively engage learners 24/7, on their level and according to their interests, while respecting their learning styles? It’s not impossible. In this guide: Explore how to transform traditional, one-way videos into two-way interactive learning experiences Understand different types of artificial intelligence (AI), including - Generative vs.

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MIND Research Institute

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

AI has become a dominant topic in education, often promising customization and automation. However, many implementations remain surface-level, offering personalization without fundamentally improving learning outcomes. At MIND Education, we take a different approach. Rather than using AI to merely adjust content delivery, we embed it into the heart of program evaluationanalyzing how students interact with and learn from our materials to refine instructional design itself.

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Minga

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Last year, we brought together some of the most forward-thinking educators at MingaCon , our user conference hosted at Santiago High School in California. The event was packed with insights, hands-on workshops, and real-world success stories from schools using Minga to solve major challenges. One of the most impactful sessions came from Cody Little, principal of Mustang High , who shared how his school tackled chronic tardiness head-on using Minga.

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Education Superhighway

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Access to high-speed internet is necessary for participating in today’s digital economy. Yet millions of residents in multi-dwelling units nationwide lack reliable connectivity, which hinders their ability to work, learn, and access essential services. Many states are taking innovative steps to address this challenge, implementing targeted funding initiatives to bring affordable broadband to low-income communities.

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