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How edtech is shaping financial literacy for students

October 16, 2024 by Sam Bowman, Contributing Writer

Digital tools and edtech can help teach students key financial literacy concepts related to saving, spending, investing, and budgeting.

Financial literacy is greatly undervalued in today’s digital age. Half of all U.S. adults are financially illiterate, as millions don’t know how to calculate interest or protect themselves…

Teacher Well-Being

Teachers’ job stress has improved to pre-pandemic levels–they’re still pretty stressed out

July 9, 2024 by Erica Meltzer, Chalkbeat

As more attention is paid to teacher stress, districts around the country grapple with high turnover and staffing shortages in key areas.

Teachers work more hours and experience more stress on the job than similar working adults. For their trouble, they earn less money on average than other workers whose…

SEL Trends

Putting the “social” back into SEL–and why it matters now

July 1, 2024 by Elizabeth Bruce, Ori Learning

Implementing SEL with a priority on social aspects can contribute greatly to creating a greater sense of belonging for students.

How do we begin to make progress toward reversing disturbing mental health trends? Rebuilding that sense of belonging students reported they lacked during the pandemic is one way.

Student Well-Being

3 tips to combat chronic absenteeism in high schools

June 6, 2024 by Dr. Kara Stern, SchoolStatus

Chronic absenteeism rates are highest in high school, with one in three students missing at least 10 percent of their school days.

One surefire way to support student success? Consistent, positive family communication. In elementary school, there’s frequent outreach.

Student Well-Being

How this school social worker helps students inside and outside of the classroom

May 23, 2024 by MJ Slaby, Chalkbeat

A school social worker advocates for and enhances the voices of students and families to make sure they have all of the support needed.

The more caring and loving adults in a child’s life, the better. That’s the approach Michele Whaley carries into her job as a school social worker at Eleanor…

Literacy

Want a stronger workforce? Make reading initiatives multigenerational

March 29, 2024 by Stephen Pruitt, Southern Regional Education Board & Felicia Cumings Smith, National Center for Families Learning

Learning to read is a lifelong process--reading initiatives should aim to improve reading standards and outcomes at all stages of life.

Since 2013, according to an analysis, policymakers in 37 states have passed laws or implemented new policies related to reading instruction and stakeholders from scholars and journalists to…

Game-Based Learning

The future of gamification

July 27, 2023 by Sam Baule, 2nd Lieutenant, U.S. Army & Biomedical Engineer, University of Iowa’s Hospitals and Clinics and Dr. Steve Baule, Faculty, Winona State University's Leadership Education Department

Using traditional and AI-supported gamification, teachers can make learning a captivating journey of discovery for students

In the past decade, students have been inundated with more and more distractions. The internet provides an infinite amount of said distractions: YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok to name…

SEL Trends

5 to thrive: SEL resources to help students grow

June 14, 2023 by Jamie MacPherson, Learning Solution Specialist, Van Andel Institute for Education

Social-emotional learning (SEL) can seem intimidating at first, but with the right resources, it helps students and their learning.

Every educator hopes to equip their students with the knowledge they need to thrive as a healthy adult. It’s a daunting task, especially considering there is so much…

Newsline

Paycom Donated Nearly $300,000 To Local Public School Districts

May 12, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

OKLAHOMA CITY – Paycom Software Inc. (NYSE:PAYC), a leading provider of HR software, celebrates the end of the 2023 school ... Read more

Digital Literacy

Students need freedom to develop critical skills with edtech

January 4, 2024March 31, 2023 by Rick Cave, Retired Director of Technology, West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District

Giving students the power to access digital and edtech tools on demand will require a shift in how teachers design instruction.

After decades of working with educational technology, I've come to the realization that technology will have its greatest impact in the classroom when educators allow learners to use…

Student Well-Being

School social workers fill critical gaps in student care

March 21, 2023 by Michelle Williams, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Special Education Services, Inc.

School and community leaders can recognize the essential role that school social workers play in promoting student well-being.

As a social worker for in-district classroom inside of a Texas elementary school, I have the honor of serving some of the most vulnerable students in our community.…

Newsline

Ancora High School Partners with McGraw Hill to Launch New Online High School for Adults

February 22, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

ARLINGTON, Texas/PRNewswire/ — Workforce solutions provider Ancora has developed a new relationship with McGraw Hill to launch Ancora High School. ... Read more

Teacher Professional Development

How to stave off teacher burnout with PD

February 22, 2023 by Lisa O'Masta, President, Learning A-Z

Professional development is one powerful tool that can alleviate some of the pressure and help reduce teacher burnout--PD is instrumental.

Survey after survey confirms teachers feel stressed and burned out. Nearly 75 percent of teachers experience frequent job-related stress, compared to just a third of working adults. More…

District Management

Virtual school nurses can play a pivotal role in schools

January 5, 2023 by Sheila Freed, BSN, RN, School Health Director, Avel eCare

Many students--including those with diabetes--can manage their health and stay in school when virtual nurses are brought on board

Both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes requires extremely careful management. The process of counting carbs, monitoring blood sugar, and injecting insulin throughout the day can be complex…

Curriculum & Assessment

3 ways to make inflation interesting for students

January 25, 2023November 9, 2022 by Fred Fransen, CEO, Certell

Storytelling can be an effective way for teachers to make topics like inflation relevant to students

Inflation hit a four-decade high in the United States during September, with the consumer price index up 8.2 percent from a year earlier. While most adults are painfully…

Internet Connectivity

High-speed internet is a basic necessity–not a luxury–when it comes to learning

December 5, 2022August 26, 2022 by Laura Ascione

A large majority said at-home, high-speed internet access for K-12 students' learning is incredibly important for learning post-pandemic.

Americans overwhelmingly believe that high-speed internet access is a basic necessity, according to a new survey from Kajeet. Additionally, this need for connectivity is not new, as nearly…

Teacher Professional Development

Educators are turning yoga into a vehicle for school and community change

December 5, 2022June 21, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Teacher burnout and the need for SEL and mental health support among students are at all-time highs--but wellness practices can help

After a tumultuous few years teaching during a pandemic, some educators are embarking on a unique approach to social and emotional learning (SEL) training this summer: They're pursuing…

SEL & Well-Being

How to address mental health needs in youth sports

June 14, 2022 by Jacqueline Wight, MA, LPC, Director of Mental Health Services, DotCom Therapy

Coaches are trusted adults students can go to for advice and guidance if they are experiencing mental health issues outside of youth sports.

Numerous studies have shown the lifelong importance of exercise and playing sports for young children. Physically active children are often happier children. Children involved in team sports develop…

Newsline

Ripple Effects Offers Access to Its Educator Ally Program to Support Teachers’ Social Emotional Needs

May 26, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

SEATTLE – May 26, 2022 – As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded, educators found themselves in unfamiliar territory as they dealt ... Read more

SEL & Well-Being

We need support and empathy to prevent teacher burnout

March 31, 2022 by Jennifer Kunschaft, Educator, Trumbull Public Schools & IMSE-Certified Level 4 Master Instructor

teacher burnout increases when teachers don't have support they need outside of classroom hours.

Teachers are not robots--they, too, are human beings with feelings, fears, insecurities and lives. A teacher's day is beyond classroom hours, and at the same time, teachers have…

Newsline

Discovery Education Supports Social-Emotional Learning Day with High Quality Resources for Educators, Students, and Families

March 13, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Silver Spring, MD (Friday March 11, 2022) — Discovery Education and leading social impact partners are offering engaging, high quality ... Read more

SEL & Well-Being

Use SEL Day to establish year-round SEL strategies

March 10, 2022 by Taylor Barberis, Aperture Education

SEL Day is important for students and teachers

Social and emotional skills are vital in both school, and the workplace. They can help children and adults build and maintain healthy relationships, develop a strong sense of…

SEL Trends

Happy habits: SEL matters more than ever

December 7, 2022January 24, 2022 by Britten Follett

Like St. Louis, school districts across the country opted to add an additional partial or entire week off during the holiday season/winter break to allow the students and…

SEL Trends

5 principles for an equitable SEL initiative

December 7, 2022November 29, 2021 by Melinda McCleskey, M.Ed, Talented and Gifted Teacher, Galvez Primary, Lake Elementary, and Bullion Primary Schools in Ascension Parish, Louisiana

COVID's impact on education emphasizes the need for curated, vetted SEL resources that can support the whole child

According to a recent report, fewer than one in four teachers say social-emotional learning (SEL) is implemented in their school on a programmatic, schoolwide basis.

SEL & Well-Being

10 SEL activities to help students with stress management

November 10, 2021November 10, 2021 by Kristin Hinton, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Aperture Education

Effective stress management is a crucial SEL competency for students and gives them lifelong coping skills that extend beyond school.

As an educator, you are in a unique position to provide stability and care to your students and their families. One of the best ways you can support…

Trauma-Informed Teaching

Addressing trauma as students return to the classroom

December 7, 2022September 23, 2021 by Jenni Torres, Senior Vice President of Curriculum and Instruction, Waterford.org

School has always been a safe place for children going through trauma at home, and after a year at home, that role will be even more vital.

We've all been through a traumatic experience in the last year. In a typical year, school is the only safe place for many students, and it is often…

Newsline

Experience the Power of a Spoken Word Poetry

August 12, 2021August 11, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Good Deed Entertainment announced today that their spoken word, Rotten Tomato certified-fresh hit film SUMMERTIME, directed by Carlos López Estrada ... Read more

Newsline

Emeritus Expands into K12 through Acquisition of iD Tech Bringing Equitable STEM Education to Adults and Youth Globally

August 3, 2023May 19, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

The companies will bring expert instruction in STEM fields to individuals worldwide,with a shared goal of bridging the STEM opportunity ... Read more

College and Career Readiness

From classroom to boardroom: Building diverse workforce tech talent starts with STEM

December 7, 2022April 20, 2021 by Danielle Rourke, Senior Higher Education Strategist, Dell Technologies & Dr. Kendall Latham, Senior K-12 Education Strategist, Dell Technologies

Encouraging more girls to pursue STEM learning and work in STEM fields should start in the early grades

Women make up 47 percent of all employed adults in the U.S., but as of 2015, they hold only 25 ... Read more

Newsline

Discovery Education Brings Together Thought Leaders to Amplify Social-Emotional Learning

March 16, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Educators, Students, and Families Receive Access to Dynamic Learning Resources for SEL Day Educators, students, and families are invited to ... Read more

Newsline

Personalized, Peer-To-Peer Tutoring and Flexible Jobs for Students

February 11, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Many educators became virtual teachers overnight when schools closed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic--here's how to support them

Few groups were hit as hard by the pandemic as our nation’s youth. According to the National Center for Education ... Read more

Newsline

The National Mentoring Partnership Celebrates January as National Mentoring Month

January 5, 2021January 5, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

January is National Mentoring Month and this year, MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership, is announcing its Mentoring Amplifies campaign in ... Read more

Trauma-Informed Teaching

4 key pillars of a trauma-informed approach during COVID-19

December 7, 2022December 17, 2020 by Dr. Will Henson, Psy.D., clinical director, 321 Insight

A trauma-informed approach requires educators to spot critical indicators in student behavior--here's what to look for

There’s no doubt that the pandemic has been traumatic for children and adults alike. District and school staff member must remain especially diligent in being aware of and…

Newsline

Praesidium releases updated accreditation standards, establishing the highest criteria for sexual abuse prevention

February 25, 2023November 20, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

School safety is important, as seen by these two students walking in a school hallway.

Praesidium today announced it has updated its accreditation standards, establishing the highest criteria for sexual abuse prevention within organizations to ... Read more

Newsline

Back to School Guide to Support Students’ Social Emotional Learning

August 26, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Welcome back to school videos can be instrumental in getting the school year off on a good foot.

As students, teachers, and families prepare for the 2020-21 school year, social-emotional learning will play an important role in helping ... Read more

Newsline

CASEL, with More Than 40 Partners, Releases Guidance for Reopening School

July 9, 2020 by ESchool News

Here’s how Cincinnati Public Schools uses a student safety platform to monitor students’ online activity and ensure high levels of student safety both on and off campus

On Thursday, The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) and more than 40 expert partners will release detailed ... Read more

District Management

What happens when there is no ‘e’ in eLearning?

March 8, 2021June 17, 2020 by Britten Follett

Leveraging the power of print is key to expanding educational opportunities--especially during at-home learning

I love the smell of the ink on the page. I cherish the way paper feels to the touch. I enjoy reflecting on the moment in time, I…

Newsline

A Teacher’s Guide to Supporting Students with Anxiety

June 30, 2020June 3, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

A student holds her hand to her forehead--it's important to identify ways to help students reduce stress and anxiety.

As a teacher, you may have noticed your students seem increasingly anxious—and the evidence isn’t just anecdotal. According to child ... Read more

Ancillary

Free One-to-one Coaching for Kids Struggling to Learn

March 24, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

With schools around the country closed due to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, teachers are scrambling to teach online classes, students ... Read more

How edtech is shaping financial literacy for students

Teachers’ job stress has improved to pre-pandemic levels–they’re still pretty stressed out

3 tips to combat chronic absenteeism in high schools

Want a stronger workforce? Make reading initiatives multigenerational

The future of gamification

5 to thrive: SEL resources to help students grow

Paycom Donated Nearly $300,000 To Local Public School Districts

Students need freedom to develop critical skills with edtech

School social workers fill critical gaps in student care

Ancora High School Partners with McGraw Hill to Launch New Online High School for Adults

How to stave off teacher burnout with PD

Virtual school nurses can play a pivotal role in schools

3 ways to make inflation interesting for students

High-speed internet is a basic necessity–not a luxury–when it comes to learning

How to address mental health needs in youth sports

We need support and empathy to prevent teacher burnout

Discovery Education Supports Social-Emotional Learning Day with High Quality Resources for Educators, Students, and Families

Happy habits: SEL matters more than ever

5 principles for an equitable SEL initiative

10 SEL activities to help students with stress management

Addressing trauma as students return to the classroom

Experience the Power of a Spoken Word Poetry

Emeritus Expands into K12 through Acquisition of iD Tech Bringing Equitable STEM Education to Adults and Youth Globally

From classroom to boardroom: Building diverse workforce tech talent starts with STEM

Discovery Education Brings Together Thought Leaders to Amplify Social-Emotional Learning

Personalized, Peer-To-Peer Tutoring and Flexible Jobs for Students

The National Mentoring Partnership Celebrates January as National Mentoring Month

4 key pillars of a trauma-informed approach during COVID-19

Praesidium releases updated accreditation standards, establishing the highest criteria for sexual abuse prevention

What happens when there is no ‘e’ in eLearning?

A Teacher’s Guide to Supporting Students with Anxiety

Free One-to-one Coaching for Kids Struggling to Learn

The 36th Annual National Service-Learning Conference® Returns to Saint Paul, MN

Tutor Doctor Becomes First Global Tutoring Franchise to Partner with MindPrint Learning

SchoolStatus Named to 2025 GSV 150 List of Most Transformational Growth Companies in Digital Learning

Frontline Education Announces Hope Needham as Chief People & Culture Officer

Texas State Board of Education Names Just Right Reader’s English and Spanish Literacy Resources as Approved Instructional Materials

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