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eSchool News covers education technology in all its aspects, from legislation and litigation, to best practices, to lessons learned and new products. First published in March of 1998, eSchool News is a monthly print and digital newspaper providing the news and information necessary to help K-20 decision-makers successfully use technology and the internet to transform North America's..
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A large part of CoSN’s mission is to participate in edtech-related policy discussions at both national and state levels. Their agenda includes: Ensuring ample funding for educational technology, enhancing the effectiveness of the E-rate program, safeguarding the privacy and security of student data, and fostering digital equity. Policy initiatives are structured around CoSN’s focus on four critical policy areas: E-rate and broadband access in classrooms, educational technology funding, privacy and data security, and digital equity.
As part of #CoSN2024, the Advocacy Auction raises money ..read more
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Educators can design learning experiences that leverage students’ diverse strengths and interests
How to support student agency
3 simple strategies to supercharge student growth
For more news on student learning styles, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub
In the vibrant tapestry of any classroom, students come equipped with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and unique ways of processing information. As educators, our responsibility lies not only in disseminating knowledge but also in understanding and accommodating the diverse learning styles present among our students.
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Missy Testerman has been teaching at Rogersville City School for 32 years. But for the past few years, she’s been teaching more children who weren’t born in the rural Appalachian community where the school is nestled.
Some of the children are from Mexico and Honduras. Others are from India, China, and various Arabic-speaking nations. She heard stories about immigrant families braving dangerous routes to get to the United States.
“We’re very rural. We see cows every day,” said Testerman, 54 ..read more
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COSTA MESA, Calif. — BenQ, an internationally renowned provider of visual display and collaboration solutions, today announced that Manor Independent School District in Manor, Texas, has selected and installed BenQ Boards and BenQ Smart Displays in Manor New Tech High School, Manor Early College High School, Manor Rise Academy, Wildhorse Elementary, and Manor Elementary Early Learning Center and new Transportation Facility. The smart boards and digital signage displays were selected for their simple, secure, and streamlined approach to the future of EdTech. With BenQ’s license-free and future ..read more
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Career exploration helps students set goals and discover what they like
To foster young talent, employers need to share their social capital
As teens rethink college and career options, counselors are trying to adapt
For more news on career readiness, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub
Over my 25 years in the classroom, I’ve seen educators successfully overcome a variety of challenges to help their students learn. However, student engagement remains a challenge for many.
In speaking with colleagues from across the country, they all seem to agree that igniting student engagement ..read more
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Edtech investments should support better student outcomes
How to direct a districtwide tech transformation on a budget
The modern CIO’s role is changing–here’s how to keep up
For more news on tech management, visit eSN’s IT Leadership hub
Ask anyone involved in public education right now and you’ll hear a familiar refrain: “Too many technology tools.” Almost every K-12 district brought on new technology solutions during the pandemic, accelerating an already fast pace of tool adoption. With the pressure to solve problems fast, many of these ended up being separate, niche point so ..read more
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Calgary, Alberta — Nureva Inc., an innovator in advanced audio conferencing solutions, announces that its founders, Nancy Knowlton and David Martin, have each been awarded a prestigious Meritorious Service Medal. As part of the Meritorious Service Decorations (Civil Division), the medals were awarded to the couple for their exceptional contributions to improving educational opportunities for young people in Canada and abroad. Presented by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, the Meritorious Service Decorations recognize remarkable Canadians for thei ..read more
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Communication is a critical element in school safety plans
How our school handled the chaos of an active shooter hoax
Preparing for the worst, hoping for the best: School leadership for emergencies
For more news on school safety, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub
With school-associated violence at a record high, there is an urgent responsibility for school leaders to protect the safety of students, teachers, and staff. As the 2023 – 2024 academic year concludes this spring, school leaders will have the opportunity to review safety protocols and adopt new tools to foster a s ..read more
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The Los Angeles Unified School District has created a pioneering AI tool
What’s the latest on AI in education?
6 ways you’re already using AI in the classroom
For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub
The Los Angeles Unified School District has launched an innovative AI-fueled learning acceleration platform named Ed, a first-of-its-kind tool designed to provide the district’s 540,000 students and their families with the resources, support, and tools to fast-track student achievement beyond the school day.
The pioneering digital platform creates personali ..read more
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Special guest: Rivka Tadjer Cybercrime Prevention & Mitigation expert
In this episode of Innovations in Education, we do a deep dive into the ongoing battle against cyber threats. We explore the intersection of technology and human behavior, where the real battleground lies in preempting threats before they breach the network. Rivka underscores the importance of leveraging advanced technologies like machine learning and threat intelligence to stay one step ahead of adversaries. Yet, amidst the buzz of AI and cutting-edge defenses, she reminds us of the foundational importance of sou ..read more