21 priorities for student success and learning in 2025
Improving student learning and student success is necessary for students to compete in a rapidly changing world that requires critical thinking, creativity, and adaptability.
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Student mental health needs grow as challenges persist
Student mental health needs are increasingly urgent, amplified by challenges such as growing anxiety and depression, according to a new report based on feedback from more than 500…
Portland Public Schools Selects YouScience to Empower Students with Career-Ready Skills Through Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs
AMERICAN FORK, Utah/PRNewswire/ — YouScience ®, the leading technology provider dedicated to solving the skills gap crisis for students and ... Read more
Districts put DEI into action
DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) is a commonly used acronym, but what does it mean in the context of day-to-day operations in a school district?
Female district leaders target back-to-school priorities
As educators and administrators prepare to start the new year off strong, top former and current female district leaders share their go-to sources for advice, inspiration, and continued…
Want to improve STEM education? Here’s how
Federal agencies, states, and school districts should develop robust methods to expand the use of promising innovations that can improve STEM education from pre-K through high school.
Having E-rate insight can protect school tech
When the Federal Communications Commission’s E-rate program first emerged in 1996, only 14 percent of the nation's K-12 classrooms were connected to the internet.
3 simple ways to use interactive whiteboards in preschool classrooms
To all the new preschool teachers, I hope this article brings you joy, motivation, and encouragement as you work to create warm and inspiring environments for your students…
Versaterm Launches the Florida Safety and Threat Management Portal
MESA and TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Versaterm, a global public safety solutions leader, today announced a partnership to support Florida’s ... Read more
3 ways to connect to students and inspire their learning
A recent Gallup survey asked more than 2,000 Gen Z students which factors coalesce to make the best middle/high school teachers. I’m heartened by their clear frontrunner.
Title I Educators Win More Than $16,000 For The Purchase Of Over 3,350 Books In The Lexia Library Wish Program
BOSTON – Charlotte Brett, the librarian at Antrim Elementary School in New Hampshire is the winner of the grand prize ... Read more
A look at one school’s innovative approach to PD
In this Q&A, eSchool News chats with Andi Morency, founder and executive director/principal of The Honors Academy of Literature in Reno, Nevada.
Slooh’s New Earth Science Curriculum Offers Standards-Aligned Learning Activities Utilizing Orbital Satellite Feeds
Washington Depot, Connecticut – Slooh, the pioneer in offering live online telescope feeds of the universe and an NGSS-aligned curriculum ... Read more
Benton County Schools Chooses Intelitek’s SmartCIM 4.0 for New CIM Lab Funded by Tennessee’s Innovative School Models program
DERRY, N.H. – Intelitek and educational resource integrator Learning Labs, Inc., announced today that Benton County Schools in Camden, Tenn., has installed the ... Read more
UO professor equips Oregon middle, high school students with virtual career counselor
Oregon middle-schoolers can now get a head start on picking a career path, thanks to a new tool powered by artificial intelligence and developed by a University of…
Remote learning hurt high school grad rates–ditching exit exams helped
Until now, the story of how COVID affected who got their high school diploma went something like this: Graduation rates dipped a little for the class of 2021,…
MMI Preparatory School Partners with Lackawanna College to Launch Pre-College Credit Program
SCRANTON, PA – MMI Preparatory School, located in Freeland near Hazleton, has approved a pre-college agreement with Lackawanna College, enabling ... Read more
Better pay, benefits can boost teacher retention
Larger pay increases and better benefits could help keep K-12 teachers in the teacher workforce, finds a new, nationally representative RAND survey.
Palmdale School District’s Technological Transformation: Equity, Innovation, and Literacy
Palmdale School District Superintendent Dr. Raúl Maldonado discusses the district’s “Palmdale Promise” initiative, focusing on technological equity and early literacy. ... Read more
5 approaches that engage middle school students in STEM learning
Creating engaging STEM learning experiences in middle school is essential to spark curiosity, build foundational skills, and foster a love for STEM topics--and potentially encourage students to pursue…
Flywire and Blackbaud Partner to Streamline Tuition Payment Experience for International K-12 Students in the U.S.
BOSTON, Nov. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Flywire Corporation (Flywire) (Nasdaq: FLYW), a global payments enablement and software company, has announced ... Read more
Why SEL must be part of the chronic absenteeism solution
Chronic absenteeism remains a nationwide challenge, despite efforts to return to normalcy post-pandemic. And the data suggests we are far from solving it. Right now, one in four classroom…
Do AP classes matter in college admissions?
The competitive nature of college admissions can leave students in a panic, desperate to prove their academic excellence. Admissions officers and experts get asked all the time how…
District leaders express gratitude for special education staff
The demand for special education services is increasing, with about 15 percent of public school students eligible for services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
This season, finding my gratitude in art and teaching
My students surprise me with their creativity and resilience. They’re not just kids in a special education school; they’re individuals who teach me new ways to view art…
How to prepare for a school cybersecurity audit
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…
Beyond translations: Effective scaffolds to support ELLs
As schools continue to serve an increasingly diverse student body, many educators face the challenge of meeting the needs of English Language Learners (ELLs) in content-rich classrooms.
Schools and Districts Nationwide Partner with TinkRworks to Engage Students in STEAM Project-Based Learning
ELMHURST, Ill. — As educators work to increase access and opportunities in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM), a growing ... Read more
BusPatrol Recognized Among Fastest-Growing Companies in North America on the 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™
Lorton VA (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BusPatrol, the nation’s most deployed school bus stop-arm safety solution, announced its recognition on the ... Read more
6 ways to create engaging elementary learning spaces
Key points: When our district decided to build a brand-new elementary school to support its growing student enrollment, we wanted ... Read more
Big Deals—School Security, Combating Teacher Turnover, and New Dyslexia Tools
Lamar Consolidated Independent School District (LCISD) recently updated its security with a new hi-tech addition: Weapons Detection Systems from Athena ... Read more
Real-life work experiences: The unseen curriculum for high school success
In the bustling halls of high schools across America, students race between classes, their backpacks heavy with textbooks and their minds laden with academic expectations. Yet, a vital…
5 ways we used our literacy platforms to engage students
With a student population that’s roughly 85 percent Hispanic, our K-8 academy faces some interesting-but-not-insurmountable literacy challenges.
The decoding threshold is a key barrier to reading proficiency in older K-12 students
Despite expectations that students master basic reading skills by third grade, many continue to struggle with reading into upper elementary school and beyond.
VHS Learning Among 136 Organizations Committed to Advancing Computer Science Education through CSforALL
Boston – At the eighth annual CSforALL Summit, VHS Learning has once again made a CSforALL national commitment to advance computer ... Read more
95 Percent Group Grows Continuum of Science of Reading Professional Learning With Launch of 95 Foundational Tools for Paraprofessionals, Tutors, and School Staff
Lincolnshire, IL – National momentum around the science of reading continues to increase and with it the demand for professional ... Read more
Data gaps negatively impact academic progress and attendance
Half of educators and administrators struggle to access necessary student data, with 86 percent noting that data gaps limit their ability to support academic success and attendance.
Trump has won a second term–here’s what that means for schools
On the campaign trail, Donald Trump pledged to get rid of the U.S. Department of Education, expand school choice, roll back new protections for LGBTQ students, and deport…
Harvard Recognizes Innovators in Early Education
Boston, MA (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Saul Zaentz Early Education Initiative at the Harvard Graduate School of Education has announced ... Read more
The four promises of school: Building a future-focused, student-centered learning environment
In today’s rapidly evolving world, the role of education is more critical than ever. Our schools must not only impart knowledge to our students but also equip them…