eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Most parents know AI will be crucial to their children’s future For more on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Generative AI is transforming the nature of work in many fields. AI has the power to revolutionize education. Here are three recommendations for school systems to promote equitable access to AI.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 16, 2024

When educators participate in PLNs, they can enhance skills and keep up with the latest education trends.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

North Carolina based QoreInsights announced winners of their 2024-2025 Grant for Rural Districts where they selected one school to win a free site wide license for unlimited use of their AI-enabled personalized professional learning platform, The Classroom Education Plan© (CEP).

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EdNews Daily

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

After considering the required costs of DreamBox Math by Discovery Education—professional learning, teacher salaries, and internet connectivity—researchers calculated a Return on Investment (ROI) of 196%.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 27, 2025

But what if there were tools to help educators break free from these filter bubbles? In this episode, William Coach Jeffery shares how tools like Flipboard and the Fediverse enable educators to take control of their professional learning and curate content that truly matters. Austin University.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 24, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In today's rapidly evolving educational landscape, teacher retention and customized learning are at the forefront of discussions among educators and administrators. Her ideas are exciting! Listen to the Podcast Episode Stream by clicking here.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

BOSTON In 2024, more than 2,600 districts, schools, and state departments purchased or renewed licenses to Lexia Aspire Professional Learning or the Lexia LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional learning programs.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Lincolnshire, IL – National momentum around the science of reading continues to increase and with it the demand for professional learning for the entire school community. This need for professional learning is compounded by a U.S. This need for professional learning is compounded by a U.S.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 18, 2020

After some time, we have seen an initial move to all remote learning, depending on where you live, a shift to some sort of hybrid model. A spike in cases has led to buildings being closed again and a resumption of remote learning in some locations. Below are some topics where vital lessons have been learned.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Educators are stressed, worn-out, and constantly wondering when the pandemic will end. The fact remains that there was no professional learning to prepare for the reality that everyone is facing nor a plan for something like COVID19. Through it all, though, educators have risen to the occasion like never before.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 13, 2022

So many important lessons were learned during the pandemic that can be used to not only improve our practice but also to pave the way for a brighter future. One important lesson learned was that face-to-face learning does not meet the needs of every child. Breakout Rooms The social aspect of learning should never be undervalued.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 10, 2020

Education will not be the same. In the case of schools, there has been a dramatic shift to remote learning that has allowed all of us to reflect on where we are, but more importantly, where we want and need to be in the near future. Learning going forward should be anything but common. In times of chaos, opportunity arises.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 30, 2020

Educators have taken a critical lens as to why they teach the way they do and how it can be done more effectively. For virtually every school that is, or will be, implementing some sort of remote or hybrid learning model, you can bet that videoconference tools will play an enormous role. I need to get something off my chest.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 16, 2023

Education is still reeling from the impacts of COVID-19. The rapid shift to virtual learning was a necessity and, like always, educators rose to the occasion like they always do even though training in this area didn’t really exist at scale. Below are some resources I created to help educators with effective implementation.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 9, 2021

Many difficult lessons were learned during the pandemic, and a few more are sure to materialize over the next couple of months. Even though educators have been challenged like never before, they faced adversity and stepped up to the plate admirably for their learners. Without this, the willingness and desire to learn dwindles.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 2, 2024

K–12 educators, conversely, spend a majority of their working hours with children. Organized professional learning groups aim to change this. They give educators — and, in some cases, other K–12 staff members — opportunities to connect with their peers to ask questions, share best practices and brainstorm new approaches.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 2, 2020

Time is of the essence to get it right so that all kids can benefit from a quality learning experience that pushes them to think while limiting learning loss and achievement gaps. Balance Remote learning does not mean piling on excessive amounts of work on our learners. We can ill-afford not to address this fact.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 3, 2021

There are two things I am certain of in education. So, how do we design and facilitate learning experiences to remove barriers and allow all students to succeed? Katie Novak to explore the complementary nature of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and blended learning. Education today requires flexibility and agility.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 12, 2020

The COVID19 pandemic unearthed many harsh realities for education across the globe. Inadequate WIFI and the availability of computers at home for kids to use for learning caught many educators off guard. Most of all, the learning culture will most certainly be different, and it will be a travesty if it is not.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 4, 2021

There is an emerging sense of relief amongst educators as more and more schools are welcoming back students or that the most difficult year is finally coming to an end. As such, the most common messaging has focused on the impending learning loss epidemic that is about to plague virtually every school.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

The last two years have been mentally and emotionally exhausting for everyone in education. As I work with leadership teams, many are struggling to engage their teachers in professional learning this year. They have different interests, challenges, strengths, needs, and learning preferences. Co-lesson Design.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 12, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter You may be worried that the youngest kids can’t learn at a distance, but Dr. Nancy Frey, co-author of the Distance Learning Playbook comes along side us to help us understand how it can be done. Thanks, Nancy for helping us learn how.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

5, 2025) Lexia Aspire Professional Learning , a science of reading-based professional learning solution from Lexia , a Cambium Learning Group brand , has been awarded the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) Accreditation Seal. BOSTON (Feb. Aspire will be eligible for reaccreditation in 2030.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 13, 2025

Co-created by researchers and educators, the resources include research primers, a practical toolkit with implementation strategies, and classroom video examples with expert reflections. The materials aim to support and inspire educators in creating dynamic, student-centered collaborative learning environments. The result?

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 21, 2020

We don’t know for sure what education will look like in the future, but one thing is for sure, and that is the need to adapt and evolve. The pandemic shuttered schools across the globe, and lessons, some of which were very hard, were learned. The lessons learned during COVID19 provide opportunities to re-envision what schools can be.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Technology has the potential to transform teaching and learning in a number of ways. One way it can be used to transform teaching and learning is by providing students with access to a wealth of information, including multimedia resources, educational apps, and online databases.

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Edsurge

MARCH 19, 2025

Technology in todays classrooms is advancing rapidly, reshaping the way students learn and teachers teach, especially with advancements in AI. Educators play a vital role in shaping meaningful and impactful learning opportunities for students through emerging technologies like AI.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

What we have learned about COVID-19 is that it can spiral out of control at a moment's notice if social distancing and health recommendations aren't followed. Throughout the pandemic, educators have embraced new opportunities that have materialized and taken advantage of a clean slate. However, this is not all doom and gloom.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 4, 2024

At its core, personalized learning is about recognizing that no two students learn exactly the same way. It moves beyond the one-size-fits-all approach by focusing on each student’s strengths, needs and learning pace. In April 2019, we began our journey to personalize learning. Dr. Joseph W.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 19, 2024

Organizing an Edcamp can provide opportunities for educators to create thriving, impactful professional learning opportunities in their community.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 7, 2024

As we navigate the shifting currents of the educational landscape, it's clear that transformative change is not just necessary—it's inevitable. To foster an environment where every student thrives, we must reimagine our approach to education from the ground up. SET grounds everything we do at Aspire Change EDU.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 26, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Tyler Daniel Tarver shares some surprising new ways to use Youtube in education. Sponsor: Welcome TGR Foundation and Discovery Education as a sponsor to my podcast. Now YouTube in the class can be a good thing! Check it out at coolcatteacher.com/tgr.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 7, 2020

In September, Digital Promise launched a series of events to support educators with continuing and growing maker learning opportunities that meet the needs of learners through distance learning and beyond. Maker Learning @ Home Cohort. Opportunities to connect with educators in Digital Promise networks.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 4, 2020

Teachers are scrambling to move their offline courses online to ensure that students continue learning for the remainder of the school year. Understandably, the focus is on online learning as that is a new and unfamiliar learning landscape for a lot of educators. What did they learn? ChoiceBoardLearnOffline.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 11, 2021

” I hope educators and educational institutions use this year and the lessons learned to reimagine “school” and how we design and facilitate learning. Since the pandemic began, I’ve worked with thousands of school leaders and educators. Learning happens in classrooms.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Micro-credentials allow educators to continue their professional learning on their own schedule, without having to leave their homes. This flexibility makes micro-credentials an ideal form of professional learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Digital Promise & Verizon Innovative Learning Schools.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 19, 2020

It goes without saying that our teachers have done an incredible job when it comes to adapting to a remote learning world. Now more time is being spent refining plans as lessons are learned and, in some cases, are prepared for schools to be closed the remained of the year. The bottom line is there is no easy solution here.

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