K-12 Archives

K-12 student attendance improves, but interventions are still needed

March 24, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

While younger students approach pre-pandemic attendance levels, high schoolers remain at risk of chronic absenteeism, according to a survey. student attendance

For the first half of the 2024-25 school year, overall K-12 student attendance rates have improved, continuing the progress seen over the past two years, according to a…

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Product Enhancements from Discovery Education Foster Improved Engagement and Personalization

March 20, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education, the creators of essential K-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world, today announced ... Read more

K-12 Cybersecurity

K-12 cyberattacks threaten data–and students

March 20, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Through proactive cybersecurity strategies and collaboration, K-12 schools can improve cyber defenses against evolving cyberattacks.

The long-term impacts of K-12 cyberattacks, including lost learning time and disruptions to school operations, are just as damaging as stolen data, according to a new report from…

STEM & STEAM Trends

5 powerful ways to link STEM lessons to real-world applications

March 14, 2025 by Michael Grieb, Van Andel Institute for Education

Linking STEM concepts with the real world helps students establish a foundation for lifelong learning and inquiry.

If we want our students to engage with the material in a way that’s memorable, meaningful, and fun, then we need to help them discover why it is…

STEM & STEAM Trends

New math problems won’t solve our nation’s math problem

March 6, 2025 by Dr. Joseph Goins, Pathway2Careers

$Contextualizing math is the path forward for math instruction across the country--making it relevant help students grasp concepts.$

How much longer will we keep trying to solve our nation’s dismal math proficiency problem by writing new math problems? Clearly, if that was the answer, it would…

Student Well-Being

School counselors ID “critical shortfalls” in student mental health crisis

March 3, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

As student mental health challenges continue to grow, it’s imperative schools are equipped with the tools and strategies to address needs.

The majority (94 percent) of school counselors believe schools cannot address the escalating youth mental health crisis at Tier 3 support levels alone and must adopt proactive, early…

AI in Education

AI in K-12 instruction: Insights from instructional coaches

February 28, 2025 by Dr. Steve Baule, Dillon Martinez, Dr. Shauna Mayer, & Dr. Ray Martinez

Instructional coaches recognize AI and its potential to enhance learning, improve efficiency, and maintain human-centered learning.

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes an integral part of modern education, instructional coaches play a pivotal role in guiding teachers on its implementation, bridging the gap between emerging…

Digital Learning Tools

A critical shift in digital instruction in 2025

February 27, 2025 by Heather Clayton Staker, The Christensen Institute

The software-directed digital instruction model is a game-changer--it allows students to learn at the right level.

Most K-12 schools in the US will continue to use learning management systems (LMSs) to deliver learning materials, including documents, videos, and quizzes.

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FullBloom Acquires CharacterStrong, Leading Provider of School-Based Mental Health Solutions for Students

February 26, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

PHILADELPHIA – FullBloom, the nation’s leading child development platform, providing academic, behavioral, and mental health interventions and supports to K-12 ... Read more

Digital Innovation

CoSN outlines trends, challenges in K-12 innovation

February 26, 2025 by Laura Ascione

It's time for leaders to reflect, collaborate, and take steps in K-12 innovation to create learning environments where all students thrive.

A new annual report from CoSN outlines the challenges, mega-trends, and tools set to impact education innovation in 2025--and for the first time, the report also highlights key…

K-12 Cybersecurity

How schools can fight growing ransomware attacks

February 25, 2025 by Ian Milligan-Pate, Zscaler

Cyber criminals and ransomware are growing threats to schools and to students’ privacy, making data security and cybersecurity critical.

The education sector is facing a growing and multiplying menace: a surge in cyberattacks by ransomware groups that are leveraging generative artificial intelligence and other sophisticated tools.

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Catapult Learning Survey of K-12 School Counselors Reveals Critical Shortfalls in Addressing Youth Mental Health Crisis

February 20, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Catapult Learning, a leading provider of evidence-based academic, behavioral, and mental health interventions for K-12 schools, today unveiled ... Read more

Innovation in Education

Navigating Special Education with Open Communication

February 20, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Expert IEP founder Antoinette Banks outlines how special education has been chronically underfunded for decades—and how the potential dismantling of the Department of Education adds new complications.

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

Only 27 percent of states plan to sustain K-12 digital access as federal programs end

February 19, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

SETDA's digital access report outlines strategies to prevent millions of students from losing internet access and further falling behind.

Only 27 percent of states have plans to sustain K-12 digital access as key federal programs expire, according to a new report from SETDA, the principal association representing…

School Data Management

10 tips for using analytics and adaptive tech in schools

February 17, 2025 by Stephanie King, CoSN

Adaptive technologies adjust to the student based on their interactions with the technology and what they need.

CoSN’s Driving K-12 Innovation initiative recently announced that Analytics & Adaptive Technologies as a Top Tech Enabler (tool) for 2025 and it’s appeared on the list five of the…

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Carousel Digital Signage Integrates with CrisisGo to Empower Safer School Communities

February 14, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – Carousel Digital Signage announces a new technology partnership with CrisisGo that enables K-12 schools and businesses to deliver ... Read more

STEM & STEAM Trends

Reaching peak engagement in K-12 science education

February 14, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Hands-on engagement and exploration in science classes builds students' curiosity, unlocks new possibilities, and sparks innovative solutions

More than half of science teachers believe the most important value of science education is how it contributes to students’ curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity, according to a…

Savvas Learning Company’s Full Suite of K-12 Math Programs Approved by the South Carolina State Board of Education for Statewide Adoption

February 12, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

PARAMUS, N.J./PRNewswire/ — Savvas Learning Company, a next-generation K-12 learning solutions leader, is excited to announce that the South Carolina ... Read more

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Newsela Acquires Generation Genius to Enhance Real-World Connections in Science and Math

February 5, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

NEW YORK (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Newsela, a leading provider of high-quality instructional and assessment products for K-12, announced today that ... Read more

Teaching Trends

Empathy, adaptability, and real-world readiness: Supporting students in 2025

February 4, 2025 by Dr. Richard Savage, California Online Public Schools

When educators are able to provide support and flexibility in classroom learning, it can help students and their families thrive.

Each year, we continue to see K-12 education evolve, from the increase in homeschooling to the power of parental choice to advancements in AI and VR. At the…

Britannica Empowers Districts Working with Newcomers and Multilingual Learners

February 3, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

CHICAGO — With U.S. schools welcoming an increasing number of students in the U.S. who speak English as a second language and ... Read more

K-12 Funding: How to Create a Winning Grant Application

March 19, 2025January 30, 2025 by Jeff Festa

Every year, schools miss out on crucial funding due to complex requirements. In this guide, we’ll walk you through ... Read more

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Linewize Empowers Districts with New Analytics Tool

January 29, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC. – Linewize, the North American division of global safety and student wellbeing leader Qoria, today announced the launch ... Read more

District Management

Chronic absenteeism threatens to derail K-12 education

January 27, 2025 by Joe Philleo, Edia

When communities unite to battle chronic absenteeism and make school attendance a priority, students receive the support they need to succeed

The biggest problem in education is that kids aren’t showing up to school. Last year, 26 percent of students missed a month of class or more, leading to…

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MackinVIA Earns Prestigious Platinum Modern Library AwardFrom LibraryWorks For Its 10th Consecutive Yea

January 24, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

Burnsville, MN – January 16, 2025 – Mackin, a leader in providing print and digitaleducational resources for PK-12, is proud ... Read more

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Alabama State Board of Education Approves Savvas Learning Company’s K-12 Science Solutions For Statewide Adoption For Every Grade Level

January 23, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

PARAMUS, N.J. /PRNewswire/ — Savvas Learning Company, a next-generation K-12 learning solutions leader, is pleased to announce that the Alabama State ... Read more

Live @ FETC 2025

Hot Topic—AI and Media Literacy

January 16, 2025 by Kevin Hogan

As the lines further blur between media and journalism, between real and fake, and sources become more obscure, there may ... Read more

Showfloor News—New Data Options

January 16, 2025 by Kevin Hogan

Linewize, the North American division of global safety and student wellbeing leader Qoria, announced the launch of EdTech Insights, a new ... Read more

Digital Innovation

Here’s what will drive K-12 innovation in 2025

January 14, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

The annual research, with a full report coming in February of 2025, highlights transformative changes in K-12 innovation.

AI, learner agency, and digital equity are among a number of factors that can hinder or foster K-12 innovation, according to CoSN's annual Driving K-12 Innovation Top Topics.

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New Collection of Free Environmental Education Resources Encourages Students and Teachers to Explore the World

January 9, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC — To empower teachers and students to explore their world, the Environmental Education Initiative offers a curated collection of free ... Read more

Students with Special Needs

3 key steps when designing inclusive spaces in K-12 schools

January 9, 2025 by Valerie Peterson, AIA, LEED AP, & Alison Andrews, Wold Architects and Engineers

Designing inclusive K-12 education learning spaces for students with disabilities requires intentional focus and investment.

As school districts continue to evolve, a growing emphasis is placed on inclusivity in education, with many shifting toward integrating students with special education needs into general classrooms.

IT Innovations

8 K-12 IT priorities for 2025

January 8, 2025 by Laura Ascione

K-12 IT teams face the challenge of protecting sensitive student data and ensuring access to learning tools and resources.

In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, K-12 IT teams play a critical role in shaping the future of learning. As schools navigate complex cybersecurity and data protection challenges,…

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Incident IQ Welcomes Tech Innovator Bill Loller as Chief Product Officer

January 7, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

Atlanta (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Incident IQ, the workflow management platform built exclusively for K-12, announced today that Bill Loller will ... Read more

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Iowa STEM Scale-Up Funding Again Available for Drone Education

January 2, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

BOISE, Idaho (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PCS Edventures!, Inc., (PCSV) a leading provider of K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) ... Read more

District Management

Survey finds “optimism gap” between teachers, admins

January 2, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

An optimism gap shows that admins are more optimistic than teachers about the future of teaching, student motivation, and the role of AI.

Administrators are more optimistic than teachers about the future of the teaching profession, student motivation, and the role of AI in the classroom.

Edtech Trends

5 major education trends of 2024

December 26, 2024 by Dr. Christina Counts, Vice President of Education, MiEN Company

When it comes to education trends in 2024, schools are supporting teacher well-being and reengaging students through innovative ways.

As we usher in the new year, educators and industry leaders are eagerly anticipating the top education trends for 2024. The education industry has witnessed a rapid evolution…

K-12 student attendance improves, but interventions are still needed

Product Enhancements from Discovery Education Foster Improved Engagement and Personalization

K-12 cyberattacks threaten data–and students

5 powerful ways to link STEM lessons to real-world applications

New math problems won’t solve our nation’s math problem

School counselors ID “critical shortfalls” in student mental health crisis

AI in K-12 instruction: Insights from instructional coaches

A critical shift in digital instruction in 2025

FullBloom Acquires CharacterStrong, Leading Provider of School-Based Mental Health Solutions for Students

CoSN outlines trends, challenges in K-12 innovation

How schools can fight growing ransomware attacks

Catapult Learning Survey of K-12 School Counselors Reveals Critical Shortfalls in Addressing Youth Mental Health Crisis

Navigating Special Education with Open Communication

Only 27 percent of states plan to sustain K-12 digital access as federal programs end

10 tips for using analytics and adaptive tech in schools

Reaching peak engagement in K-12 science education

Savvas Learning Company’s Full Suite of K-12 Math Programs Approved by the South Carolina State Board of Education for Statewide Adoption

Newsela Acquires Generation Genius to Enhance Real-World Connections in Science and Math

Empathy, adaptability, and real-world readiness: Supporting students in 2025

Linewize Empowers Districts with New Analytics Tool

Chronic absenteeism threatens to derail K-12 education

MackinVIA Earns Prestigious Platinum Modern Library AwardFrom LibraryWorks For Its 10th Consecutive Yea

Alabama State Board of Education Approves Savvas Learning Company’s K-12 Science Solutions For Statewide Adoption For Every Grade Level

Hot Topic—AI and Media Literacy

Showfloor News—New Data Options

Here’s what will drive K-12 innovation in 2025

New Collection of Free Environmental Education Resources Encourages Students and Teachers to Explore the World

3 key steps when designing inclusive spaces in K-12 schools

8 K-12 IT priorities for 2025

Incident IQ Welcomes Tech Innovator Bill Loller as Chief Product Officer

Iowa STEM Scale-Up Funding Again Available for Drone Education

Survey finds “optimism gap” between teachers, admins

5 major education trends of 2024

Product Enhancements from Discovery Education Foster Improved Engagement and Personalization

ASU Preparatory Academy Educators Enhance Stem Knowledge at Inaugural Microspark Conference

Whitney Brothers® elevatED™ CollectionReceives Design Journal BEST of 2024 Award

Gale and Utah State Library Partner to Provide Residents Free Access to New Digital Resources

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