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Innovative ideas for school libraries

Everything a school library should be--and how to get your school library there

School libraries have evolved from strict, quiet, hush-hush rooms to more interactive spaces with flexible seating, readily-available edtech tools, and educators on hand to help with research, critical resource evaluation, makerspaces. It’s in school libraries where students often discover and hone their love of coding and programming, create amazing projects via makerspaces, and where they develop important 21st-century skills.

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Innovative Teaching

In Wyoming, enhancing AI-human collaboration in IEP development

February 13, 2025 by Ling Zhang, Ph.D., University of Wyoming
A new AI tool can reduce excessive workloads for special education and enhance IEP quality for students with disabilities.
A new tool can reduce excessive workloads for special education and enhance IEP quality for students with disabilities
Digital Learning Tools

Growing communicative, knowledge-building composers: A focus on process

February 12, 2025 by Brett Stamm, University of Southern Mississippi 
Digital skills are are skills students will use for life, and they’re already part of many state and national standards.
Digital skills are skills students will use for life, and they’re already part of many state and national standards
Edtech Trends

Edtech teaching strategies that drive sustainability

February 12, 2025 by Sam Bowman, Contributing Writer
Integrating edtech learning strategies into classrooms brings sustainability and enhanced learning experiences to the forefront.
Integrating edtech learning strategies into classrooms brings sustainability and enhanced learning experiences to the forefront
Edtech Trends

TCEA 2025 spotlights innovation, collaboration

February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 by Laura Ascione
Session presenters and speakers shared a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience with their fellow educators at TCEA 2025.
Session presenters and speakers shared a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience with their fellow educators
Durable Skills

This district champions media literacy to combat “brain rot”

February 10, 2025 by Laura Ascione
Teaching critical thinking skills helps to ensure students are active and engaged--and that they aren't falling victim to brain rot.
Teaching critical thinking skills is a surefire way to ensure students are active and engaged
AI in Education

Revolutionizing storytelling with AI: Empowering ELLs

March 31, 2025February 7, 2025 by Nesren El-Baz, ESL Educator
Integrating AI tools responsibly with storytelling empowers ELLs to find their voice and share their unique stories with confidence.
Integrating AI tools responsibly empowers every student to find their voice and share their unique stories with confidence
District Management

NAEP scores show disheartening trends for the lowest-performing students

February 24, 2025February 6, 2025 by Kalyn Belsha and Erica Meltzer, Chalkbeat
The pandemic had a lasting impact on students, but the gap between high- and low-NAEP performers appears to have started about a decade ago.
Students who struggle in middle school often end up locked out of more advanced math in high school that can open doors to higher-paid careers in STEM fields
STEM & STEAM Trends

Using free resources to connect the environment to education

February 26, 2025February 6, 2025 by Merek Chang, Hacienda La Puente Unified School District
Drawing connections between classroom topics and industries through project-based learning better prepares students to think critically.
Drawing connections between classroom topics and industries better prepares students to think critically and pushes them to live curiously
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Quality over quantity: Rethinking edtech time in the classroom

February 5, 2025 by Dr. James Lane, PDK International & Educators Rising
Great teachers know how to thoughtfully integrate and fuse digital resources and edtech into their practices in ways that motivate students.
Great teachers understand how to thoughtfully integrate and fuse digital resources into their pedagogical practices in ways that motivate students
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.
Support and flexibility in classroom learning can help students and their families thrive
Teaching Trends

Partnering for a global future: The Madrid connection

February 3, 2025February 3, 2025 by Marjorie B. Tiven, Global Cities, Inc.
Global competency and global learning are not correlated to other areas of academic performance and must be directly taught.
Global competency is not correlated to other areas of academic performance and must be directly taught
Edtech Trends

5 of the biggest education trends for 2025

January 31, 2025 by Dr. Christina Counts, MiEN Environments
2025 education trends include making learning more engaging, creating a more positive environment for educators, and transforming culture.
Schools and districts are focused on making learning more engaging for students, creating a more positive environment for educators, and transforming school culture
Edtech Trends

3 edtech tools for station rotation in early learning

January 30, 2025 by Abby Wessel, Anoka Hennepin School District & Concordia University, St. Paul
In a station rotation model, ensure that the digital activities students complete with edtech tools are meaningful for student learning.
It's critical to ensure that the digital activities students complete on their devices are meaningful and purposeful for student learning
Edtech Trends

Collaborate and celebrate at TCEA 2025

February 7, 2025January 29, 2025 by Laura Ascione
At TCEA 2025, embark on a learning journey with your fellow educators and find inspiration with keynote speakers, sessions, and more.
At the annual TCEA conference, embark on a learning journey with your fellow educators
Students with Special Needs

Crafting technology-driven IEPs

January 24, 2025 by Shannon Keenan, Special Education Teacher
Technology-driven IEPs create more student-centered learning experiences by implementing digital tools and enhancing collaboration.
Technology-driven IEPs create more student-centered learning experiences by implementing digital tools, enhancing collaboration, and personalized learning experiences
Student Well-Being

They aren’t bad kids–they just don’t know they’re good kids yet

January 23, 2025 by Dr. George Philhower, Eastern Hancock Schools
In our schools, we need to foster environments where every child knows they’re good, even "bad kids" who haven’t figured it out yet.
If a child believes they are bad, they’ll likely act that way because that’s the role they think they’re supposed to play
Durable Skills

Design thinking in the 21st century is an imperative

January 22, 2025 by Gabriel Eisenbacher, Minnewaska Area Schools
Incorporating design thinking into classrooms is not just an educational trend, but a transformative shift educators need to make.
Incorporating design thinking into classrooms is not just an educational trend, but a transformative shift educators need to make
College and Career Readiness

5 CTE trends to track in 2025

January 21, 2025 by Dr. Brooke Rice, NAF
CTE programs are likely to refocus on the development of technical and durable skills that employers deem necessary for success.
CTE programs are likely to refocus on the development of technical and durable skills that employers deem necessary for success
Edtech Trends

5 education innovation trends to watch in 2025

January 20, 2025 by Julia Freeland Fisher, Clayton Christensen Institute
Generative AI will continue to have a lasting impact on education--but how will districts integrate it for the greater good?
Generative AI will continue to have a lasting impact on education--but how will districts integrate it for the greater good?
College and Career Readiness

The FAFSA is finally easier–but that’s still not enough

January 17, 2025 by Betheny Gross, PhD, WGU Labs
As higher education enrollment continues to decline, the need for bold action around accessible financial aid and the FAFSA grows.
As higher education enrollment continues to decline, the need for bold action around accessible financial aid grows
Teaching Trends

6 educator predictions about teaching and learning in 2025

January 16, 2025 by Laura Ascione
Teaching and learning trends include fostering essential skills like critical thinking and adaptability to prepare students for the future.
K-12 teaching and learning trends are increasingly focused on fostering essential skills like critical thinking and adaptability to prepare students for the future
College and Career Readiness

5 ways kids will learn about careers in 2025

January 13, 2025 by Jean Eddy, American Student Assistance
Exploring career paths with real-world relevance can help students determine their next steps after high school.
Exploring career paths with real-world relevance can help students determine their next steps after high school
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.
Designing education spaces for students with disabilities requires intentional focus and investment
College and Career Readiness

3 ways to create a strong district CTE program

January 8, 2025 by Laura Ascione
A new report provides actionable steps for creating successful career-centered CTE programs in school districts.
A new report provides valuable insights on how CTE supports economic growth, along with actionable steps for creating successful career-centered education programs
College and Career Readiness

Connecting learning to career exploration

January 7, 2025 by Amy Nakamoto, Discovery Education
Career exploration and career readiness are critical measures of our education system’s relevance in an increasingly complex world.
Career readiness is a critical measure of our education system’s relevance in an increasingly complex world
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Engaging the reluctant reader: Benefits of gamified learning in literacy education

January 6, 2025 by Content Provided by 3P Learning
Educators see success using digital solutions to meet diverse student needs, and gamified learning can help students master literacy.
Discover how interactive, game-based learning strategies can inspire confidence and joy in literacy (for even the most reluctant readers)
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FETC 2025: Transformation, innovation, and 5 new sessions

January 8, 2025January 3, 2025 by Laura Ascione
Edtech plays an influential role in today's classrooms, and at FETC 2025, innovative educators are at the forefront of digital transformation.
Edtech plays an influential role in today's classrooms, and innovative educators are at the forefront of digital transformation
Classroom Learning

21 priorities for student success and learning in 2025

January 3, 2025 by Laura Ascione
K-12 student success plays a pivotal role in equity, innovation, and the future of the global economy--here's what experts have to say.
K-12 student success plays a pivotal role in equity, innovation, and the future of the global economy
Edtech Trends

50 predictions about what 2025 will bring to edtech, innovation, and everything in between

January 2, 2025January 1, 2025 by Laura Ascione
Educators and stakeholders set their sights on the edtech trends that are most likely to influence teaching and learning in 2025
Educators and stakeholders set their sights on the edtech trends that are most likely to influence teaching and learning in 2025
Edtech Trends

Break out the VR and the 3D printers for real-world relevance

December 31, 2024 by Susan Gentz, K20Connect
3D printers and immersive technologies can go a long way in helping students link classroom learning to real-world careers.
3D printers and immersive technologies can go a long way in helping students link classroom learning to real-world careers
Durable Skills

U.S. 8th grade scores decline on critical computer and information literacy skills

December 31, 2024 by ESchool News Staff
Student ICILS scores in the U.S. are higher for computer and info literacy, but below the international average for computational thinking.
Student scores in the U.S. are on par with the international average for computer and information literacy, but below the international average for computational thinking
Edtech Trends

Skibidi anarchy: Post-pandemic classroom technology

December 30, 2024 by John Jennings, eSpark Learning
Digital learning tools can help meet legitimate classroom needs and appeal to students in ways that meet students where they are.
Digital learning tools are charged with meeting legitimate classroom needs and appealing to students in ways that the old guard just doesn’t do anymore
Teaching Trends

Turning classroom boredom into student brilliance

December 27, 2024 by Jon Oosterman, Learning Specialist, Van Andel Institute for Education
Educators can use boredom in the classroom to their advantage by tailoring their content to meet student needs.
Educators can use boredom to their advantage by tailoring their content to meet student needs
Students with Special Needs

Special education staffing shortages put students’ futures at risk–how to solve that is tricky

December 27, 2024 by Kalyn Belsha, Chalkbeat
While the number of special education teachers has risen over the past two decades, the demand still outpaces the supply
While the number of special education teachers has risen over the past two decades, the demand still outpaces the supply
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.
Schools are supporting teacher well-being and reengaging students through innovative learning spaces and edtech
Edtech Trends

6 critical insights into teachers’ technology use

December 23, 2024 by ESchool News Staff
Educators want more edtech and say interactive displays and apps with ready-made lesson content are at the top of their technology wish lists.
Educators say interactive displays and apps with ready-made lesson content are at the top of their tech wish lists
Literacy

Science teachers, math teachers, history teachers–we’re all reading teachers now

December 20, 2024 by Ian Hartigan, Chalkbeat
Post-COVID, with reading challenges, we must catch our older students up on second grade literacy skills without infantilizing the content.
Post-COVID, we must catch our older students up on second grade skills without infantilizing the content
AI in Education

Using AI to teach persuasive writing to English learners

January 12, 2025December 20, 2024 by Nesren El-Baz, ESL Educator
Before diving into AI integration in writing, it’s essential to understand where students are and where each student needs support.
Before diving into AI integration, it’s essential to understand where each student needs support
STEM & STEAM Trends

Helping science-averse teachers integrate STEM and literacy

December 19, 2024 by Wendy W. Amato, K12 Coalition--Teaching Channel
Starting with a compelling story is a powerful way to inspire 2nd-grade teachers and students to explore STEM topics through literacy.
Starting with a compelling story is a powerful way to inspire 2nd-grade teachers and students to explore STEM topics
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.
When we help students develop fundamental cognitive and metacognitive skills, learning becomes easier--and a lot more fun
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