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How to build deep relationships with students
In order for students to actually learn, they need to feel engaged on a cognitive and emotional level. They also need to feel safe. Take a minute and think about that: students need to feel safe. The first step in students feeling safe in school is having a positive relationship with the adult who is […]
Growing ransomware threats require maximum data protection
Higher education institutions and K-12 schools are still reeling from the changes made during the pandemic, and the looming threat of a ransomware attack continues. Sixty-four percent of higher education institutions were hit by ransomware in the last year – a significant increase from 44 percent the previous year. Institutions are attractive targets for bad […]
Digital assistants are transforming classrooms
When digital assistants are used in classrooms, the outcomes can be overwhelmingly beneficial. AI has untapped potential in classrooms, from preschool through higher education. Digital assistants can transform how educators teach, giving them the freedom to teach from anywhere in the room. Join eSchool News as a panel of experts shares the benefits of using […]
Hero Awards finalists: 18 schools and educators dedicated to learning
The eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards recognize the dedicated efforts of education professionals across K-12 departments, including IT, curriculum, instruction and administration. Sponsored this year by JAR Systems and SAP Concur, the program received an influx of inspiring nominations that highlight the innovation and selflessness of educators in schools and districts across the nation. Listed here in the […]
Problem-based learning helped boost my underserved students’ engagement
As educators, our charge is to impart knowledge onto our students, open new doors for them, and encourage them to stretch beyond their comfort zones. We try to show them every day that they are capable of doing anything that they set their minds to, but how often do we follow our own advice and […]
Private wireless is the key to K-20 digital transformation
Educational institutions across the United States are investing in digital technologies that, aside from transforming the learning experience, promise to improve campus operations, security and communications, and open the door to new e-services for students and staff. To realize the promise of digital transformation, schools at all levels (K-20) need solutions that can extend secure […]
How teachers like me can use AI to improve their teaching
It is easy, as an educator, to get stuck in a rut. In fact, it’s nearly impossible to avoid at some point or another during the school year. Throughout my 17 years of teaching, I’ve found myself asking questions like, “Is my instruction still engaging and fun?” and “Am I really helping my students become […]
4 ways transparent communication builds trust in our district
One of the best ways to build trust with parents is through transparent communication about what’s happening on campus, the status of all things school-related, and how we’re meeting our students’ needs. Parents are busy and don’t always have time to chase this information down on their own, so it’s up to district and school […]
Don’t wait to start helping students ace their AP exams
Students across the country take AP exams in hopes of earning high exam scores that help them opt out of college prerequisites and ultimately save money on tuition. Unfortunately, as many as 40 percent of students who take AP exams will earn a 1 or a 2 on those tests, which will not help them […]
Here’s how you can fix teacher shortages in your district
As schools opened their doors this fall, one of the biggest challenges on school leaders’ minds: filling teaching vacancies and addressing teacher shortages. School districts nationwide are facing unprecedented teacher shortages, with thousands of classrooms unstaffed as the school year begins. Filling these vacancies with certified teachers is a critical need. With no end in […]
