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Information literacy is key in the age of AI

December 19, 2024 by Dr. Marc Owen Jones, Northwestern University in Qatar

With the birth of AI, disinformation has entered a new era, rendering it critical that students possess strong information literacy skills.

From New York to Texas, the pro-Palestinian protests sweeping U.S. colleges have become a flashpoint for viral disinformation, from falsely attributed "Jewish genocide" chants to debunked claims of…

Durable Skills

5 ways educators can shrink the critical thinking gap

December 17, 2024 by Sarah McNeil, Thinking Maps

When we help students develop fundamental cognitive and metacognitive skills, learning becomes easier--and a lot more fun.

Achievement discrepancies among U.S. students remain persistent and troubling--despite decades of targeted interventions and whole-school improvement programs.

CZI Announces Expanded Work in AI Along with New Advisory Board

December 18, 2024December 16, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

Today, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) announced the expansion of its work in artificial intelligence to help ensure education tools ... Read more

Newsline

Versaterm Launches the Florida Safety and Threat Management Portal

December 13, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

MESA and TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Versaterm, a global public safety solutions leader, today announced a partnership to support Florida’s ... Read more

Free Web Filter Buyer’s Guide for K-12 Schools

December 16, 2024December 13, 2024 by Jeff Festa

Are you evaluating your district’s web filtering options? Learn how new web filters help improve cybersecurity, safety, and compliance ... Read more

Newsline

K12 Tutoring Launches Nationwide, Empowering Students with Personalized Learning Support

December 12, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Reston, VA (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — K12, a leader in online K–12 education for over 25 years, is proud to announce ... Read more

AI in Education

Common Sense Media, OpenAI launch free K-12 AI training course

December 11, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

“ChatGPT Foundations for K-12 Educators" helps teachers safely and effectively navigate AI, generative AI, and ChatGPT in the classroom.

In a nod to educators' desire to become more comfortable using AI in teaching and learning, Common Sense Media and OpenAI have launched "ChatGPT Foundations for K-12 Educators."

Classroom Management

3 things you didn’t know your classroom management software could do

December 10, 2024 by Al Kingsley, NetSupport

The right classroom management software offers teachers new opportunities to connect with students and their caregivers.

It's almost a truism among educators to say that classroom management is all about relationship management. Learning requires a great deal of vulnerability, and there's no doubt that…

AI in Education

AI-enhanced tutoring: Bridging the achievement gap in American education

December 9, 2024 by Jennifer Hamilton, Education & Child Development Department at NORC, University of Chicago

As AI in tutoring and education progresses, it's essential to continue to invest in research and development to close equity gaps.

Closing the achievement gap and helping all students reach their full potential is not only a matter of equity, but also a key driver of economic growth and…

Literacy

How AI is transforming learning for dyslexic students

December 4, 2024 by Samay Bhojwani, University of Nebraska–Lincoln

As schools continue to adopt AI-driven tools, educators can close the accessibility gap and help dyslexic students thrive.

For dyslexic students, the traditional educational system--often reliant on heavy reading loads and conventional assessments--can be particularly overwhelming.

AI in Education

AI and teacher burnout: Can technology really help?

December 3, 2024 by Eric Stano, Magic EdTech

AI has the potential to alleviate teachers' burnout and improve the teaching experience, but only if used thoughtfully as a tool.

Teachers are facing ever-growing demands: providing quality lessons, attending to individual student needs, and managing administrative loads that stretch their time and energy to the limit.

Teacher Well-Being

Better pay, benefits can boost teacher retention

December 3, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Larger pay increases and better benefits could improve K-12 teacher retention, finds a new, nationally representative RAND survey.

Larger pay increases and better benefits could help keep K-12 teachers in the teacher workforce, finds a new, nationally representative RAND survey.

K-12 Cybersecurity

How to prepare for a school cybersecurity audit

November 27, 2024 by Dave Courbanou, Intelligent CloudCare

A school cybersecurity audit can help provide assurance that your school IT environment is secure and IT staff are aware of critical info.

School cybersecurity audits don’t have to be stressful. If you know what to expect, you can be well prepared and set yourself up for future success. The effort…

Newsline

Boys Town Announces Patent Pending on AI Enhanced Training System & Assistive Mixed Reality Technology

November 26, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Boys Town Nebraska (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Boys Town today announced the filing of patents for two groundbreaking AI-integrated innovations in ... Read more

Students with Special Needs

As a paradeducator, here’s how I use tech to help neurodivergent students gain agency

November 22, 2024 by Francesca Mesneak, Snohomish School District

As educators learn how technology impacts neurodivergent students, they can continue to provide students with better help.

As a paraeducator, I see how the most basic uses of classroom technology can create barriers for my students--especially those who struggle with executive functions.

Literacy

Understanding dyslexia: Why early diagnosis and intervention matter

November 20, 2024 by Robin Zikmund, IMSE Foundation

Teaching students with dyslexia requires more than curriculum--it takes early screenings and access to science-backed reading instruction.

For years, parents and educators around the country have been warning that prevalent approaches to literacy are not working, and state legislatures are responding.

Savvas Learning Company Extends Collaboration with Cognizant, Leader in Driving Enterprise Transformation

November 18, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

TEANECK, N.J. / PRNewswire/ — Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) announced today the continuation of its relationship with Savvas Learning Company with the aim ... Read more

Teaching Trends

A CTE teacher shares 8 strategies to increase student engagement

November 15, 2024 by Jaison Brooks, CTE Educator

There is no silver bullet to remedy student engagement--there are, however, strategies we can use to help our cause.

As classroom teachers, one of the many challenges we face is student engagement. With the changing landscape of education, how do we keep students focused and provide them…

Newsline

95 Percent Group Grows Continuum of Science of Reading Professional Learning With Launch of 95 Foundational Tools for Paraprofessionals, Tutors, and School Staff

November 11, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Lincolnshire, IL – National momentum around the science of reading continues to increase and with it the demand for professional ... Read more

AI in Education

Federal toolkit targets safe, ethical AI use in classrooms

November 11, 2024 by Laura Ascione

AI is growing, but its increased use in schools and classrooms comes with questions about the right way to approach implementation.

Given AI's evolving and increased presence in classrooms, the U.S. Department of Education has released a guide intended to help educators and education leaders integrate AI into education…

Newsline

EmpowerU Expands Tier 2 Student Mental Health Offering

October 30, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

PHILADELPHIA – EmpowerU, Catapult Learning’s mental health and resilience solution, today announced the expansion of its Tier 2 programming to ... Read more

AR & VR in the Classroom

Can VR help multilingual students better grasp science concepts?

October 30, 2024 by Sydney Barrilleaux, University of Georgia

Methods of communication beyond speech, writing could be essential for multilingual students--including VR for science learning.

Multilingual students face unique challenges that can hurt their performance in school. New methods of teaching may help close this gap, according to a new study from the University of Georgia.

Academic Esports

Creating esports programs with managed network services

October 25, 2024 by Mark Kornegay, Spectrum Enterprise

A robust digital infrastructure can offer students unique opportunities to compete, collaborate, and thrive in an esports program with a managed network.

Esports programs are continuing to grow in popularity, as evidenced by the widespread adoption by schools across the country. In fact, the global esports market is projected to…

AI in Education

How much AI is too much?

October 24, 2024 by Wilfried Granier, Superprof

As AI continues to advance, parents must decide how to effectively integrate it into their children’s academics and tutoring support.

With the explosive growth of artificial intelligence, many parents are now asking: Should I let my kids use AI as a learning aid?

Student Well-Being

How parents and teachers can help in the battle against bullies

October 24, 2024October 24, 2024 by Pamela Roggeman, University of Phoenix

School bullying is not exclusive to schools and school-age kids, but is something parents and educators must address.

Mean girls: These two words perfectly described my fourth period speech class. Class culture I had worked so hard to create was crushed overnight with the addition of…

Newsline

CAE’s New Critical Thinking Resources Help Students Build and Practice their Higher-Order Skills

October 15, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

NEW YORK | Source: GlobeNewswire — The Council for Aid to Education, Inc. (CAE), a nonprofit developer of performance-based assessments that authentically measure ... Read more

Emergency Planning & Response

School-based active shooter drills must improve, minimize trauma

October 14, 2024 by Laura Ascione

A federal order tasks agencies with combating firearms threats and restructuring active shooter drills to cause less trauma to students.

In late September, the Biden administration issued an executive order directing federal agencies to improve school-based active shooter drills, making them more effective and less traumatic for students.

K-12 Cybersecurity

How schools can take full advantage of the FCC’s new cybersecurity program

October 11, 2024 by Mark Sangster, Adlumin

Schools need to strengthen their cybersecurity postures, and programs like the FCC pilot can help shore up vulnerabilities.

K-12 school districts are becoming an increasingly popular target of ransomware operations and other cyber threat actors. Ransomware attacks alone targeted 108 U.S. school districts in 2023.

College and Career Readiness

How a free library program helped a Bosnian immigrant finish high school (and college)

October 17, 2024October 7, 2024 by Ricqui Brooks, St. Louis County Library

At the St. Louis County Public Library, an online diploma completion program is helping students earn high school diplomas.

Having a high school diploma can drastically improve your income and quality of life. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has found that high school graduates…

Coding and Robotics

5 ways online coding programs prep students for success

October 4, 2024 by Hunter McConnell, Jacksonville ISD

Districts can start small and easily manage their coding programs as they expand to more students and set students up for success.

When our middle school started offering a robotics course to its students this year, it was a pretty big deal. I’d used a gamified coding platform in my…

Teacher Professional Development

To boost teacher morale, reimagine the teacher role

October 4, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

States and districts can improve teacher hiring and retention and better meet students' needs with innovative staffing models.

A new interactive resource from the National Council on Teacher Quality calls into question the efficacy of the traditional classroom model, underscoring how it isn't structured to help…

District Management

Is your state one of WalletHub’s best states for teachers?

September 30, 2024 by Laura Ascione

WalletHub analyzed the best states for teachers--and the worst--at a time when teacher salaries consistently fail to keep up with inflation.

To say teaching is a demanding and often under-appreciated career goes without saying. And despite calls for higher educator salaries and more support, not all states offer the…

Education Policy & Funding

COVID money countdown: Schools exhaust pandemic aid as federal help winds down

September 27, 2024 by Kalyn Belsha, Chalkbeat

Schools that have any COVID money not earmarked by Sept. 30 could eventually have to return the pandemic aid funds to the federal government.

Schools have to say by the end of this month how they plan to spend the last of their $123 billion from the American Rescue Plan, the third…

Education Technology

How Does Technology in the Classroom Help Teachers?

September 26, 2024 by ESchool News

Education technology in the classroom significantly aids teachers by streamlining administrative tasks, enhancing lesson delivery, and improving student engagement.

District Management

Schools must do more to help families overcome language barriers

September 25, 2024 by Kristin Quinlan, Certified Languages International

Students and families should have equal access to education in schools--no matter what language they speak or what language barriers exist.

It’s a well-documented fact that children experience better academic achievement and social adjustment when parents are involved in their education, but navigating a school system can be challenging.

Newsline

Compton Students Level Up with Esports and Extron

September 23, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Anaheim, California – To better engage their K-12 students, the Compton Unified School District (CUSD) in Southern California offers an ... Read more

Classroom Learning

5 ways to use crafts to drive deeper learning

September 23, 2024 by Ben Talsma, Van Andel Institute for Education

Meaningful, hands-on craft activities can promote deeper learning through creative and thoughtful teaching practices.

Who doesn’t love arts and crafts? From the early days of kindergarten, teachers have used crafts as a way to foster students’ curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking skills.

Gaining Insight into Student Comprehension and Learning Gaps with AI

October 30, 2024September 11, 2024 by Jeff Festa

Discover how AI-powered tools can help you identify learning gaps and boost student comprehension. Enhance classroom success with real-time insights ... Read more

College and Career Readiness

What data is necessary to help students succeed?

September 4, 2024 by Sam Baule & Steven M. Baule, Ed.D., Ph.D.

A deeper look at what a student-teacher conference should entail reveals insights around how to prepare students for lifelong learning.

In education, the quality and type of feedback students receive can significantly influence their academic success. Typically, information presented to students is either qualitative or too broad, such…

Newsline

Edtech Startup Ello Gives Back to Local DC Hospitals Including MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and Children’s National Hospital

August 27, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

WASHINGTON (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ello, developer of the world’s most advanced AI reading app, will be donating iPads, hundreds of ... Read more

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