SAT Archives

4 takeaways for superintendents to drive real change

October 25, 2024October 21, 2024 by Neil Gupta, Oakwood City Schools

Visionary superintendents are committed to growth and change that lifts students out of the status quo and propels them to new heights.

Early in my education career, I sat at a conference dinner table surrounded by renowned K-12 leaders. As we discussed our philosophies on leadership, one superintendent’s response gave…

District Management

Why do parents oppose cell phone bans? They want to reach their kids if ‘the worst happens’

October 1, 2024 by Wellington Soares, Chalkbeat

As more districts put cell phone bans in place due to concerns about distractions and children’s mental health, not all parents are on board.

Jenn Silverstein’s two children have lived through an active shooter situation at their school. Both attended East High School in Denver last year, when a student shot two administrators at…

K-12 Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity: eSN Innovation Roundtable

May 20, 2024April 11, 2024 by Laura Ascione

District IT leaders discuss their successes, challenges, and priorities around K-12 cybersecurity--and how they manage network threats.

Cybersecurity is arguably one of the biggest priorities in K-12 school districts across the country. IT leaders agree that a “when, not if” mentality is essential in formulating…

Innovation in Education

Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Cybersecurity in Education

March 25, 2024March 25, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

The evolution of remote tutoring continues to progress, especially during the pandemic, to become more accepted and beneficial for students, particularly those in underserved areas. Hear how “high-dosage” tutoring programs tailored to specific student needs provide faster and more insightful support for educators and parents.

Special guest: Rivka Tadjer Cybercrime Prevention & Mitigation expert In this episode of Innovations in Education, we do a deep ... Read more

Innovation in Education

Digital equity means more than access

February 27, 2024February 27, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

John Calvello represents TPR Education, including The Princeton Review and tutor.com. They aim to highlight their services for all students ... Read more

Curriculum & Assessment

4 simple strategies to help students ace standardized tests

April 3, 2023 by Ben Talsma, Learning Solution Specialist, Van Andel Institute for Education

Standardized tests have their place in the world of education, but that doesn’t mean they need to be traumatic for the students taking them

Standardized tests can be hard on students. Many of us still remember the frustration and anxiety we experienced when we were younger and sat down for our first…

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

How to ensure digital equity in online testing

December 7, 2022July 6, 2022 by Dennis Pierce

If educators aren’t paying attention to digital equity, the integrity of online exam results could be called into question

As more high-stakes exams transition to an all-digital format, experts warn that students who are not as digitally literate as their peers could be placed at a disadvantage.

Classroom Innovations

How to engage at-risk students through esports

August 18, 2021 by Dr. Kristy Custer, VP of Educational Innovation, High School Esports League

Involving students in esports gives them a 'why,' which is a powerful motivator in helping involve them in school each day.

It is well documented that extracurricular activities boost academic success. In recent years, schools have tried to broaden the traditional extracurricular definition to appeal to a more diverse,…

Newsline

Online STEM Summer Camps for High School and College Students

June 30, 2020May 20, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

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Numerade—an online education platform founded with a mission to provide equitable access to high-quality STEM instruction—today announced the launch of ... Read more

eClassroom News

It’s not your grandfather’s SAT prep

July 5, 2018 by Matthew Glotzbach

From a rise in test-optional schools to redesigns that move away from being a test of “how well you can learn how to take the tests,” the last few…

Teaching Trends

Students help launch one-to-one Chromebook program

December 31, 2015September 11, 2015 by By Angie Mason, York Daily Record, Pa.

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Mystery Skype Calls Connect Your Classroom to The World

May 11, 2019June 16, 2015 by By Katrina Keene

Mystery Skype sessions engage every student in the classroom as they search for clues and try and try and solve a mystery--where the other class is located.

District Management

6 Characteristics of Great PD (And Great Classrooms)

May 11, 2019June 6, 2014 by By Tom Daccord

For nearly a dozen years I’ve traveled to various schools and districts to deliver professional development workshops and presentations. Over the years, I’ve also sat in on many…

Featured on eSchool News

College Board unveils changes in SAT that make test more practical

April 22, 2014 by From wire reports

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IT Management

Didn’t ace SAT? Just design microbe transplant research

October 1, 2013 by Staff and wire services reports

The New York Times reports: High school seniors with poor grades and even worse SAT scores, you may be just what one of the nation’s most prestigious liberal…

IT Management

Bypassing the SAT altogether

September 30, 2013 by Staff and wire services reports

Mind/Shift reports: “It’s kind of declaring war on the whole rigmarole of college admissions and the failure to foreground the curriculum and learning,” Leon Botstein, Bard’s president of…