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Key points: Districts cannot prevent every breach, but they can ensure their impact is less damaging Why digital resilience is critical for U.S. K-12 schools Resilient learning begins with Zero Trust and cyber preparedness For more news on…

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Key points: Actionable data helps districts turn information into impact Sustainable change starts with educator voice What higher ed can do about getting research into the K-12 classroom For more on data and school leaders, visit eSN’s…

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Key points: District leaders must change the language they use when it comes to AI In Illinois, charting a path for responsible AI use How AI helps teachers spend more time on impactful instruction For more on AI in districts, visit eSN’s…

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Key points: Teacher-led design drives relevance Why early STEAM education unlocks the future for all learners How teachers and administrators can overcome resistance to NGSS For more news on STEM curriculum visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching…

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Key points: Technology is not the problem, but must be managed within the learning environment New CoSN report underscores importance of intentional, reliable edtech use How educators are shaping the future of edtech For more news on…

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Key points: It’s time to encourage and celebrate student creativity The 4 keys to creating meaningful student-led inquiry How educators are shaping the future of edtech For more news on student creativity, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching…

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Key points: When used intentionally, AI can strengthen–not replace–the work of educators Charting a path for responsible AI use When AI means something different in every classroom For more news on teachers and AI use, visit eSN’s Digital…

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Key points: Chronic absenteeism doesn’t disappear when the school year ends We can’t punish our way out of the attendance crisis How to navigate historically high absenteeism For more on chronic absenteeism, visit eSN’s Educational…

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Key points: Are districts prepared for the operational shift that comes while scaling with Macs? Why digital resilience is critical for U.S. K-12 schools Building the right foundation for better decisions For more news on district IT…

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Key points: Summer learning succeeds when it is reframed as an extension of learning rather than an interruption Understanding and mitigating academic regression from summer learning loss iHere’s what drives summer learners–it’s not what…

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EXTON, PA – May 6, 2026 – Red Rover , the fastest-growing provider of modern human capital management solutions for K-12 education, today announced the results of its annual survey uncovering the experiences and preferences of substitute…

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Key points: Creating inclusive spaces to welcome returning readers requires librarians to diversify funding streams Modern students need modern librarians 3 ways school libraries have evolved to meet students’ needs For more news on school…

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Key points: Employers and universities benchmark Gen Z preferences against their own talent, recruitment, and engagement strategies Preparing students for global careers Nearly half of high school students now use AI in college search For…

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Key points: Families trust educators and school leaders not only to educate their children, but also to protect them Why in-building coverage is a lifeline for school safety Location precision enhances safety, reduces response times in…

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Key points: A gap exists between the ability to solve a math problem and the ability to articulate the reasoning behind the solution 4 ways to turn math fears into math cheers It’s time to rewrite math standards for the future For more…

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Key points: A childcare system should value both provider stability and family ease Why so many students struggle in math before learning even begins College readiness starts in kindergarten: Why rethinking K–12 math is the key For more…

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Key points: Access to AI training remains inconsistent across the state When AI means something different in every classroom Three ways school districts can build a sustainable AI framework For more news on AI in classrooms, visit eSN’s…

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Key points: Student attendance outreach is most effective when it is led by individuals who are already embedded in the community Engagement, not enforcement, is the answer to absenteeism When it comes to student attendance, are districts…

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Key points: AI has a role to play in math learning if integrated thoughtfully and correctly When AI means something different in every classroom Three ways school districts can build a sustainable AI framework For more news on AI and math…

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Key points: Educators need research that is accessible, relevant, and actionable How professional learning transformed our teachers A new PLC model that builds collective efficacy and fights teacher burnout For more on K-12 research, visit…

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This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters . Chromebooks are scattered all around the classrooms of Floyd M. Jewett Elementary School in Mesick, Michigan. Towers of them are…

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Key points: Oracy helps students use their knowledge and communicate it Virtual art meets language learning: A tech-enhanced ESL experience 6 ways to make math more accessible for multilingual learners For more news on oracy and…

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Key points: A visual-first math learning approach aligns with the brain’s underlying architecture The 4 keys to creating meaningful student-led inquiry How educators are shaping the future of edtech For more news on math learning, visit…

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CHICAGO, May 5, 2026 — ClassMate by World Book , the leading platform of trusted content that helps build knowledge through reading in every subject, today announced it has earned the coveted ISTE Seal from the International Society for…

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Key points: If AI is introduced without structure, it can easily become a shortcut When AI does the work, who does the learning? From innovation to impact: How districts can build a sustainable AI framework For more news on AI in the…

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Key points: Sustained improvement requires ongoing learning, application, and refinement 4 ways to turn math fears into math cheers The 4 keys to creating meaningful student-led inquiry For more news on teacher PD and math, visit eSN’s…

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Key points: Data must be accessible, accurate, and unified The advantages of edtech compliance for schools and vendors Protecting our students: The urgency of securing education data For more news on student data, visit eSN’s IT Leadership…

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Key points: Productive student-led inquiry helps boost student engagement Fueling student passion for STEM with project-based learning Where traditional education falls short in an increasingly digital world For more news on student-led…

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Key points: Gender-specific teaching strategies should be implemented flexibly Room to grow: Creating a classroom built for success The untaught lesson: Prioritizing behavior as essential learning For more on gender-specific education,…

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Key points: AI developed with purpose for learning can support a shift to active learning A new need-to-know for the AI classroom 3 ways students can use AI tools to improve their literacy skills For more news on AI and the learning…

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Key points: When students believe they can do math, learning soars It’s time to rewrite math standards for the future Rethinking student assessment: Tools and strategies for meaningful evaluation For more on students and math learning,…

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Key points: Becoming AI-ready requires mastering organizational habits, not algorithms AI in edtech: The 2026 efficacy imperative A new need-to-know for the AI classroom For more news on AI systems in districts, visit eSN’s Digital…

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Key points: Reading can help students make sense of the world and their place in it 4 tips to help older K-12 readers Strengthening middle school literacy: What educators need to know For more news on literacy, visit eSN’s Innovative…

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Key points: AI tools can be particularly powerful for diverse learners Strengthening middle school literacy: What educators need to know Teaching visual literacy as a core reading strategy in the age of AI For more news on AI and literacy,…

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GREENVILLE, Wis., April 21, 2026 — School Specialty , a leading provider of learning environments and supplies to the pre-K-12 education market, is honored to announce the five winners of its 12th annual Crystal Apple Awards in…

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Key points: When students feel known and valued, conditions for learning become optimal How early cognitive training leads to lifelong brain strength Meeting changing student mental health and behavioral needs For more news on student…

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This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters . Seventh-grade math teacher Dylan Kane decided to conduct an experiment in his classes by going cold turkey on ed-tech. Kane, like just…

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Key points: Strong AI will only come from strong data grounded in learning science A new need-to-know for the AI classroom How educators are shaping the future of edtech For more on AI’s role in successful learning, visit eSN’s Digital…

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Key points: Education must shift towards critical thinking and evaluation Career readiness starts with a critical, undertaught skill: Decision Education Where traditional education falls short in an increasingly digital world For more news…

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Key points: Education must shift towards critical thinking and evaluation Career readiness starts with a critical, undertaught skill: Decision Education Where traditional education falls short in an increasingly digital world For more news…

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Key points: Teacher-facing AI does not simplify teaching. It deepens the prep work A new need-to-know for the AI classroom The next wave of K-12 innovation: How educators shape the future of edtech For more news on how teachers use AI,…

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Key points: Teacher-facing AI does not simplify teaching. It deepens the prep work A new need-to-know for the AI classroom The next wave of K-12 innovation: How educators shape the future of edtech For more news on how teachers use AI,…

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Key points: Actionable strategies for supporting safer workplaces for K-12 teachers Preventing harm by connecting the dots in school safety How location precision enhances safety and reduces response times For more on emergency planning,…

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Key points: Actionable strategies for supporting safer workplaces for K-12 teachers Preventing harm by connecting the dots in school safety How location precision enhances safety and reduces response times For more on emergency planning,…

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Key points: Accessibility is more than a technical requirement–it’s an equity issue Increasing K-12 tech accessibility Bridging the digital divide to empower the youngest learners For more on accessibility compliance, visit eSN’s…

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Key points: Accessibility is more than a technical requirement–it’s an equity issue Increasing K-12 tech accessibility Bridging the digital divide to empower the youngest learners For more on accessibility compliance, visit eSN’s…

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Key points: AI can help students make a personal connection to learning material What every AI roundup misses: Why methodology matters more than content Designing assessments that assume AI is present For more news on AI in the classroom,…

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Key points: AI can help students make a personal connection to learning material What every AI roundup misses: Why methodology matters more than content Designing assessments that assume AI is present For more news on AI in the classroom,…

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Key points: Math experiences should build understanding, purpose, and agency Boosting student engagement on World Math Day The next wave of innovation: How educators are shaping the future of edtech For more news on math learning and AI,…

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Key points: Math experiences should build understanding, purpose, and agency Boosting student engagement on World Math Day The next wave of innovation: How educators are shaping the future of edtech For more news on math learning and AI,…

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Key points: Decision Education can be taught and improved through learning and practice College readiness starts in kindergarten: Why rethinking K–12 math is the key Where traditional education falls short in an increasingly digital world…

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Key points: Decision Education can be taught and improved through learning and practice College readiness starts in kindergarten: Why rethinking K–12 math is the key Where traditional education falls short in an increasingly digital world…

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Key points: A stable learning foundation lets students feel seen and supported Taking a deeper look at students’ well-being Reimagining teacher preparation to include student mental health supports For more news on student mental health,…

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Key points: A stable learning foundation lets students feel seen and supported Taking a deeper look at students’ well-being Reimagining teacher preparation to include student mental health supports For more news on student mental health,…

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Key points: Teachers offer essential–and critical–insight that can make or break an initiative’s success Don’t mistake staff voice for a problem 5 secrets to stronger high school connections For more news on educator voice, visit eSN’s…

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Key points: Teachers offer essential–and critical–insight that can make or break an initiative’s success Don’t mistake staff voice for a problem 5 secrets to stronger high school connections For more news on educator voice, visit eSN’s…

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Key points: People must be heard without being diminished What K-20 leaders should know about building resilient campuses The superintendent survival kit: Transparency and truth in communications For more on district management, visit…

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Key points: People must be heard without being diminished What K-20 leaders should know about building resilient campuses The superintendent survival kit: Transparency and truth in communications For more on district management, visit…

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Key points: College readiness is a design principle that begins in kindergarten Where traditional education falls short in an increasingly digital world New partnership expands access to flexible career-connected learning For more news on…

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Key points: College readiness is a design principle that begins in kindergarten Where traditional education falls short in an increasingly digital world New partnership expands access to flexible career-connected learning For more news on…

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This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters . Schools have been struggling for nearly a decade with stagnant or declining test scores . Some have blamed external factors like the…

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This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters . Schools have been struggling for nearly a decade with stagnant or declining test scores . Some have blamed external factors like the…

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Key points: Strong communication doesn’t happen by accident–it takes consistency Being a principal just got harder–and here’s why How consistent communication transformed our school culture For more on school communication, visit eSN’s…

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Key points: Strong communication doesn’t happen by accident–it takes consistency Being a principal just got harder–and here’s why How consistent communication transformed our school culture For more on school communication, visit eSN’s…

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Key points: More districts are giving teachers the space and autonomy to innovate 49 predictions about edtech, innovation, and–yes–AI in 2026 Districts are more selective about edtech tools as they face a budget crisis For more on edtech…

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Key points: More districts are giving teachers the space and autonomy to innovate 49 predictions about edtech, innovation, and–yes–AI in 2026 Districts are more selective about edtech tools as they face a budget crisis For more on edtech…

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Key points: Human-centered models can help students return to classrooms Engagement, not enforcement, is the answer to absenteeism Key tips to help district leaders use data to improve attendance For more on chronic absenteeism, visit…

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Key points: Human-centered models can help students return to classrooms Engagement, not enforcement, is the answer to absenteeism Key tips to help district leaders use data to improve attendance For more on chronic absenteeism, visit…

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Key points: Anxiety isn’t about AI itself–it’s about carelessness New research challenges fears about AI in the classroom The digital divide redux: Why AI is the new broadband For more news on AI safety, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub…

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Key points: Anxiety isn’t about AI itself–it’s about carelessness New research challenges fears about AI in the classroom The digital divide redux: Why AI is the new broadband For more news on AI safety, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub…

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Key points: Many students believe using AI to understand an assignment is not cheating The layer every AI roundup misses: Methodology matters more than content Designing assessments that assume AI is present For more news on students and…

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Key points: Many students believe using AI to understand an assignment is not cheating The layer every AI roundup misses: Methodology matters more than content Designing assessments that assume AI is present For more news on students and…

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Key points: Shifts are small, but meaningful for students’ well-being The untaught lesson: Prioritizing behavior as essential learning Mental health screeners help ID hidden needs, research finds For more news on student well-being, visit…

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Key points: Shifts are small, but meaningful for students’ well-being The untaught lesson: Prioritizing behavior as essential learning Mental health screeners help ID hidden needs, research finds For more news on student well-being, visit…

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Key points: Schools are attractive targets due to limited resources and the vast volume of sensitive information they hold Resilient learning begins with Zero Trust and cyber preparedness K-12 districts are fighting ransomware, but IT…

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Key points: Schools are attractive targets due to limited resources and the vast volume of sensitive information they hold Resilient learning begins with Zero Trust and cyber preparedness K-12 districts are fighting ransomware, but IT…

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Key points: The 48-hour global online math competition builds enthusiasm for math Why new math problems won’t solve our nation’s math problem The “why” behind the math: How professional learning transformed teachers For more news on math…

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Key points: The 48-hour global online math competition builds enthusiasm for math Why new math problems won’t solve our nation’s math problem The “why” behind the math: How professional learning transformed teachers For more news on math…

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Key points: Effective data management in education requires a connected model Interoperability is finally getting the spotlight it deserves 3 strategies to streamline K-12 data management For more on data management, visit eSN’s IT…

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Key points: Effective data management in education requires a connected model Interoperability is finally getting the spotlight it deserves 3 strategies to streamline K-12 data management For more on data management, visit eSN’s IT…

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Key points: Teachers deserve AI tools that know the difference between a worksheet and a learning experience Designing assessments that assume AI is present AI didn’t break homework: It exposed what was already broken For more news on AI…

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Key points: Teachers deserve AI tools that know the difference between a worksheet and a learning experience Designing assessments that assume AI is present AI didn’t break homework: It exposed what was already broken For more news on AI…

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Key points: Human-centered engagement can get to the bottom of chronic absenteeism Key tips to help district leaders use data to improve attendance When it comes to student attendance, are districts measuring the wrong thing? For more on…

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Key points: Human-centered engagement can get to the bottom of chronic absenteeism Key tips to help district leaders use data to improve attendance When it comes to student attendance, are districts measuring the wrong thing? For more on…

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Key points: As literacy skills improved, so did cross-curricular performance Why rigor and efficiency matter in early reading Scaling structured literacy with implementation science For more news on literacy, visit eSN’s Innovative…

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Key points: As literacy skills improved, so did cross-curricular performance Why rigor and efficiency matter in early reading Scaling structured literacy with implementation science For more news on literacy, visit eSN’s Innovative…

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Key points: Preparing students for the future of work is critical in today’s evolving world How we can empower students for an uncertain future AI may unleash the most entrepreneurial generation we’ve ever seen For more news on the future…

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Key points: Preparing students for the future of work is critical in today’s evolving world How we can empower students for an uncertain future AI may unleash the most entrepreneurial generation we’ve ever seen For more news on the future…

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Key points: An AI-ready classroom is intentional, reflective, and ethically grounded AI didn’t break homework: It exposed what was already broken New research challenges fears about AI in the classroom For more news on AI in classrooms,…

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Key points: An AI-ready classroom is intentional, reflective, and ethically grounded AI didn’t break homework: It exposed what was already broken New research challenges fears about AI in the classroom For more news on AI in classrooms,…

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Key points: Identifying systemic issues can help leaders create meaningful change Chronic absenteeism could derail K-12 education When it comes to student attendance, are districts measuring the wrong thing? For more on chronic…

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Key points: Identifying systemic issues can help leaders create meaningful change Chronic absenteeism could derail K-12 education When it comes to student attendance, are districts measuring the wrong thing? For more on chronic…

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Key points: Go back to the basics and build something uniquely tailored to students On your mark, get set, print: The 3 learning advantages of 3D printing An educator’s top tips to integrate AI into the classroom For more on educational…

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Key points: Go back to the basics and build something uniquely tailored to students On your mark, get set, print: The 3 learning advantages of 3D printing An educator’s top tips to integrate AI into the classroom For more on educational…

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Key points: Tech belongs in classrooms–how can schools best incorporate it? How interactive tech simplifies IT and supercharges learning Preparing for a new era of teaching and learning For more news on classroom tech, visit eSN’s Digital…

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Key points: Tech belongs in classrooms–how can schools best incorporate it? How interactive tech simplifies IT and supercharges learning Preparing for a new era of teaching and learning For more news on classroom tech, visit eSN’s Digital…

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Key points: When students are excited to show up, attendance becomes a result–not a requirement In districts, reaching readiness, retention, and success Strengthening the PK-12 leadership pipeline during a succession crisis For more news…

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Key points: When students are excited to show up, attendance becomes a result–not a requirement In districts, reaching readiness, retention, and success Strengthening the PK-12 leadership pipeline during a succession crisis For more news…

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Key points: Districts need to feel assured that data is behind every decision Student success doesn’t have to feel impossible–here’s how it’s achievable For more on teacher retention, visit eSN’s Resource Centers It’s critical that schools…

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Key points: Districts need to feel assured that data is behind every decision Student success doesn’t have to feel impossible–here’s how it’s achievable For more on teacher retention, visit eSN’s Resource Centers It’s critical that schools…

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Key points: Students say AI search results are motivating them to consider alternatives to college, including starting a business or entering an apprenticeship AI didn’t break homework: It exposed what was already broken New research…

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Key points: Students say AI search results are motivating them to consider alternatives to college, including starting a business or entering an apprenticeship AI didn’t break homework: It exposed what was already broken New research…

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Key points: Consistent communication leads to increased transparency From fragmented to family-first: Our district’s communication reboot Beyond the dashboard: Why K-12 educators need data literacy, not just data For more on school…

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Key points: Consistent communication leads to increased transparency From fragmented to family-first: Our district’s communication reboot Beyond the dashboard: Why K-12 educators need data literacy, not just data For more on school…

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Key points: The winning equation is English proficiency plus biliteracy Beyond translations: Effective scaffolds to support ELLs Virtual art meets language learning: A tech-enhanced ESL experience For more news on multilingual learners,…

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Key points: The winning equation is English proficiency plus biliteracy Beyond translations: Effective scaffolds to support ELLs Virtual art meets language learning: A tech-enhanced ESL experience For more news on multilingual learners,…

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Key points: CTE is an early talent pipeline for employers, not just a preparation program New partnership expands access to flexible career-connected learning How CTE inspires long and fulfilling careers For more news on career readiness,…

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Key points: CTE is an early talent pipeline for employers, not just a preparation program New partnership expands access to flexible career-connected learning How CTE inspires long and fulfilling careers For more news on career readiness,…

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Key points: The consequences of a weak PK-12 leadership pipeline are substantial A new PLC model that builds collective efficacy and fights teacher burnout Being a principal just got harder–and here’s why For more news on PK-12 leadership,…

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Key points: The consequences of a weak PK-12 leadership pipeline are substantial A new PLC model that builds collective efficacy and fights teacher burnout Being a principal just got harder–and here’s why For more news on PK-12 leadership,…

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Key points: Microschools often blend traditional schooling, project-based learning, and community-based experiences How we can empower students for an uncertain future Decision Education: A new approach to driving STEM workforce readiness…

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Key points: Microschools often blend traditional schooling, project-based learning, and community-based experiences How we can empower students for an uncertain future Decision Education: A new approach to driving STEM workforce readiness…

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Key points: Digital maps turn abstract safety plans into operational reality Why in-building coverage is a lifeline for school safety Empowering school staff with emergency response protocols For more news on school emergencies, visit…

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Key points: Digital maps turn abstract safety plans into operational reality Why in-building coverage is a lifeline for school safety Empowering school staff with emergency response protocols For more news on school emergencies, visit…

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Key points: AI removed the illusion that homework was ever a pure measure of independent work 3 ways to rethink reading intervention with AI Teaching visual literacy as a core reading strategy in the age of AI For more news on AI in…

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Key points: AI removed the illusion that homework was ever a pure measure of independent work 3 ways to rethink reading intervention with AI Teaching visual literacy as a core reading strategy in the age of AI For more news on AI in…

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Key points: Aging school facilities increase safety, compliance, and operational risks When seconds matter: Why in-building coverage is a lifeline for school safety Connected campuses: Modernizing education comms for safety and simplicity…

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Key points: Aging school facilities increase safety, compliance, and operational risks When seconds matter: Why in-building coverage is a lifeline for school safety Connected campuses: Modernizing education comms for safety and simplicity…

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McHenry, Ill., Feb. 19, 2026 – Building on its September 2025 introduction into the public library market, Follett Content today announced a significant next step in its growth strategy: the addition of widely respected library-market…

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Key points: Relationships are true drivers of successful reading initiatives Why rigor and efficiency matter in early reading What’s in and out in literacy instruction for 2026 For more news on literacy, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub…

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McHenry, Ill., Feb. 19, 2026 – Building on its September 2025 introduction into the public library market, Follett Content today announced a significant next step in its growth strategy: the addition of widely respected library-market…

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Key points: Relationships are true drivers of successful reading initiatives Why rigor and efficiency matter in early reading What’s in and out in literacy instruction for 2026 For more news on literacy, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub…

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Key points: PBL is an integral tool that fuels a lifelong passion for STEM How to make project-based learning a reality PBL isn’t used enough–let’s change that For more on PBL, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub We live in an…

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Key points: PBL is an integral tool that fuels a lifelong passion for STEM How to make project-based learning a reality PBL isn’t used enough–let’s change that For more on PBL, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub We live in an…

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(GREENVILLE, Wis.) February 16, 2026 – School Specialty , a leading provider of learning environments, instructional solutions, and supplies for preK-12 education, is proud to celebrate outstanding educators with its 12th annual Crystal…

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Key points: Differentiation doesn’t have to be complicated–it just needs to be intentional More gifted students need accelerated paths Agency and self-direction: Giving students a voice For more news on differentiation, visit eSN’s…

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(GREENVILLE, Wis.) February 16, 2026 – School Specialty , a leading provider of learning environments, instructional solutions, and supplies for preK-12 education, is proud to celebrate outstanding educators with its 12th annual Crystal…

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Key points: Differentiation doesn’t have to be complicated–it just needs to be intentional More gifted students need accelerated paths Agency and self-direction: Giving students a voice For more news on differentiation, visit eSN’s…

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Key points: Report IDs the key forces shaping K-12 learning trends in 2026 49 predictions about edtech, innovation, and–yes–AI in 2026 Districts are more selective about edtech tools as they face a budget crisis For more news on edtech…

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Key points: Report IDs the key forces shaping K-12 learning trends in 2026 49 predictions about edtech, innovation, and–yes–AI in 2026 Districts are more selective about edtech tools as they face a budget crisis For more news on edtech…

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Key points: PLC+ helps educators stay engaged, effective, and resilient How AI can fix PD for teachers Tips, tools, and truths: Making PD meaningful in today’s classrooms For more on teacher PD, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub In…

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Key points: PLC+ helps educators stay engaged, effective, and resilient How AI can fix PD for teachers Tips, tools, and truths: Making PD meaningful in today’s classrooms For more on teacher PD, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub In…

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Key points: When students understand the logic behind the code, reading stops feeling random What’s in and out in literacy instruction for 2026 5 high-frequency and irregular word strategies rooted in the Science of Reading For more news…

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Key points: When students understand the logic behind the code, reading stops feeling random What’s in and out in literacy instruction for 2026 5 high-frequency and irregular word strategies rooted in the Science of Reading For more news…

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Key points: The way we understand language and literacy development has matured Solving the staffing crisis is key to the Science of Reading movement 5 steps to a successful literacy training rollout for teachers For more news on literacy,…

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Key points: The way we understand language and literacy development has matured Solving the staffing crisis is key to the Science of Reading movement 5 steps to a successful literacy training rollout for teachers For more news on literacy,…

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Key points: High-frequency words can become a natural extension of early literacy development Teaching visual literacy as a core reading strategy in the age of AI 3 strategies to boost student reading fluency this school year For more news…

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Key points: High-frequency words can become a natural extension of early literacy development Teaching visual literacy as a core reading strategy in the age of AI 3 strategies to boost student reading fluency this school year For more news…

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Key points: Aligning curriculum with career exposure is critical for students’ futures How CTE inspires long and fulfilling careers More teens are using summer for college and career prep For more news on career pathways, visit eSN’s…

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Key points: Aligning curriculum with career exposure is critical for students’ futures How CTE inspires long and fulfilling careers More teens are using summer for college and career prep For more news on career pathways, visit eSN’s…

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Key points: When it comes to 504 plans, both over- and under-identification warrant administrative attention Modernizing the special education workforce is a national imperative Meeting the rising demand for school-based speech and…

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Key points: When it comes to 504 plans, both over- and under-identification warrant administrative attention Modernizing the special education workforce is a national imperative Meeting the rising demand for school-based speech and…

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Key points: When teachers lead the design, AI can strengthen critical thinking An educator’s top tips to integrate AI into the classroom AI in the classroom: Preparing for a new era of teaching and learning For more news on AI in the…

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Key points: When teachers lead the design, AI can strengthen critical thinking An educator’s top tips to integrate AI into the classroom AI in the classroom: Preparing for a new era of teaching and learning For more news on AI in the…

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Key points: Cognitive training can reinforce student focus and attention Remote psychoeducational testing: What school leaders need to know Breaking the bell curve: Creating more pathways so every kid gets a big win For more news on…

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Key points: Cognitive training can reinforce student focus and attention Remote psychoeducational testing: What school leaders need to know Breaking the bell curve: Creating more pathways so every kid gets a big win For more news on…

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Greenville, Wis. – February 3, 2026 – As educators look for meaningful ways to balance digital learning with hands-on experiences, School Specialty ® , a leading provider of learning environments and supplies for preK-12 education, today…

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Chicago, (February 1, 2026) — Avantis Education, a global leader in virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) technology for K-12 schools, is showcasing its newest product EduverseTHRIVE for the first time in the U.S. at TCEA 2026 (ClassVR…

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Key points: Embedded ads in AI can stall innovative thought and learning AI use is on the rise, but is guidance keeping pace? An educator’s top tips to integrate AI into the classroom For more news on AI, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub…

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Greenville, Wis. – February 3, 2026 – As educators look for meaningful ways to balance digital learning with hands-on experiences, School Specialty ® , a leading provider of learning environments and supplies for preK-12 education, today…

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Chicago, (February 1, 2026) — Avantis Education, a global leader in virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) technology for K-12 schools, is showcasing its newest product EduverseTHRIVE for the first time in the U.S. at TCEA 2026 (ClassVR…

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Key points: Embedded ads in AI can stall innovative thought and learning AI use is on the rise, but is guidance keeping pace? An educator’s top tips to integrate AI into the classroom For more news on AI, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub…

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Key points: Many educators bemoan a lack of integration between systems AI use is on the rise, but is guidance keeping pace? What we lose when AI replaces teachers For more news on AI in the classroom, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub…

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Key points: Many educators bemoan a lack of integration between systems AI use is on the rise, but is guidance keeping pace? What we lose when AI replaces teachers For more news on AI in the classroom, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub…

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Key points: Students deserve to learn from modern, real-time financial edtech tools Tools and ideas to engage students in career-connected learning Why interactive solutions are a smarter investment for schools For more news on digital…

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Key points: Students deserve to learn from modern, real-time financial edtech tools Tools and ideas to engage students in career-connected learning Why interactive solutions are a smarter investment for schools For more news on digital…

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Key points: Efficacy is the chain that connects intent to impact 25 predictions about AI and edtech AI use is on the rise, but is guidance keeping pace? For more news on AI strategy and efficacy, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub AI has…

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Key points: Efficacy is the chain that connects intent to impact 25 predictions about AI and edtech AI use is on the rise, but is guidance keeping pace? For more news on AI strategy and efficacy, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub AI has…

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Key points: Connectivity is a vital safety component in schools–not a luxury Preventing harm by connecting the dots in school safety Empowering school staff with emergency response protocols For more on emergency planning, visit eSN’s…

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Key points: Connectivity is a vital safety component in schools–not a luxury Preventing harm by connecting the dots in school safety Empowering school staff with emergency response protocols For more on emergency planning, visit eSN’s…

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Editor’s note : This piece originally ran on the Clayton Christensen Institute’s blog and is republished here with permission. Picture someone sitting at a kitchen table after the kids are finally in bed, laptop open, half-drunk mug of…

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Editor’s note : This piece originally ran on the Clayton Christensen Institute’s blog and is republished here with permission. Picture someone sitting at a kitchen table after the kids are finally in bed, laptop open, half-drunk mug of…

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Key points: Tech tools can help students brainstorm a college essay that presents the real person behind the application More teens are using summer for college and career prep Powering college readiness through community partnerships For…

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Key points: Tech tools can help students brainstorm a college essay that presents the real person behind the application More teens are using summer for college and career prep Powering college readiness through community partnerships For…

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Key points: Students thrive when their learning has purpose and connection Resources to encourage students’ civic engagement Why critical data literacy belongs in every K–12 classroom For more news on curriculum, visit eSN’s Innovative…

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Key points: Students thrive when their learning has purpose and connection Resources to encourage students’ civic engagement Why critical data literacy belongs in every K–12 classroom For more news on curriculum, visit eSN’s Innovative…

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Key points: Teachers can use targeted tools to assess students’ global competency learning Partnering for a global future: The Madrid connection Powering college readiness through community partnerships For more on global competency…

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Key points: Teachers can use targeted tools to assess students’ global competency learning Partnering for a global future: The Madrid connection Powering college readiness through community partnerships For more on global competency…

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Key points: 3D printing gives students something tangible to work with as they innovate How interactive tech simplifies IT and supercharges learning How 3D printing is changing education For more news on 3D printing, visit eSN’s Digital…

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Key points: 3D printing gives students something tangible to work with as they innovate How interactive tech simplifies IT and supercharges learning How 3D printing is changing education For more news on 3D printing, visit eSN’s Digital…

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Key points: Data should be pervasive, transparent, and accessible in near real-time Real talk: What it really takes to lead successful grading reform Disrupting U.S. schools wasn’t possible before–that may be changing For more news on data…

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Key points: Data should be pervasive, transparent, and accessible in near real-time Real talk: What it really takes to lead successful grading reform Disrupting U.S. schools wasn’t possible before–that may be changing For more news on data…

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Key points: In an AI-saturated world, teaching students how to read visually is not optional AI for empathy: Using generative tools to deepen human connection in schools AI use is on the rise, but is guidance keeping pace? For more news on…

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Key points: In an AI-saturated world, teaching students how to read visually is not optional AI for empathy: Using generative tools to deepen human connection in schools AI use is on the rise, but is guidance keeping pace? For more news on…

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Key points: Too often, instruction focused on procedures rather than understanding Tips, tools, and truths: Making PD meaningful in today’s classrooms We’re losing STEM teachers–5 ways to keep them and grow the ones we need For more news…

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Key points: Too often, instruction focused on procedures rather than understanding Tips, tools, and truths: Making PD meaningful in today’s classrooms We’re losing STEM teachers–5 ways to keep them and grow the ones we need For more news…

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Key points: Modernizations ensure that resources stay focused where they matter most How districts can avoid 4 hidden costs of outdated facilities systems 8 tips for school leaders seeking to innovate For more on district budgeting, visit…

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Key points: Modernizations ensure that resources stay focused where they matter most How districts can avoid 4 hidden costs of outdated facilities systems 8 tips for school leaders seeking to innovate For more on district budgeting, visit…

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Key points: Teachers must have the tools to support students in all aspects The rise of remote psychoeducational testing: What schools need to know One-third of U.S. public schools screen students for mental health For more news on student…

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Key points: Teachers must have the tools to support students in all aspects The rise of remote psychoeducational testing: What schools need to know One-third of U.S. public schools screen students for mental health For more news on student…

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Key points: The heart of education is human–AI doesn’t change that AI use is on the rise, but is guidance keeping pace? 25 predictions about AI and edtech For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub For the last two…

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Key points: The heart of education is human–AI doesn’t change that AI use is on the rise, but is guidance keeping pace? 25 predictions about AI and edtech For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub For the last two…

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Key points: Patchworked communication systems can weigh schools down What K-20 leaders should know about building resilient campuses From fragmented to family-first: Our district’s communication reboot For more on district management,…

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Key points: Patchworked communication systems can weigh schools down What K-20 leaders should know about building resilient campuses From fragmented to family-first: Our district’s communication reboot For more on district management,…

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Key points: Don’t be intimidated–keeping video creation simple can have a great impact 4 tips to create an engaging digital syllabus Teaching isn’t about perfection, it’s about showing up–here’s how to do that For more news on…

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Key points: Educator evaluation must stop being something to get through and become something that improves practice How AI can fix PD for teachers Tips, tools, and truths: Making PD meaningful in today’s classrooms For more on educator…

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Key points: Educator evaluation must stop being something to get through and become something that improves practice How AI can fix PD for teachers Tips, tools, and truths: Making PD meaningful in today’s classrooms For more on educator…

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Key points: Decision Education helps students develop critical durable skills How CTE inspires long and fulfilling careers Making career readiness meaningful in today’s classrooms For more news on workforce readiness, visit eSN’s…

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Key points: Decision Education helps students develop critical durable skills How CTE inspires long and fulfilling careers Making career readiness meaningful in today’s classrooms For more news on workforce readiness, visit eSN’s…

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Key points: Remote testing ensures students get the services they need sooner One-third of U.S. public schools screen students for mental health Mental health screeners help ID hidden needs, research finds For more on student mental…

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Key points: Remote testing ensures students get the services they need sooner One-third of U.S. public schools screen students for mental health Mental health screeners help ID hidden needs, research finds For more on student mental…

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Key Points: Resilient school design supports safety, operational continuity, and faster recovery during emergencies I asked students why they go to school–it changed how I design campuses How districts can avoid 4 hidden costs of outdated…

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Key Points: Resilient school design supports safety, operational continuity, and faster recovery during emergencies I asked students why they go to school–it changed how I design campuses How districts can avoid 4 hidden costs of outdated…

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Key points: AI offers immense opportunities for learning, but comes with concerns Why busy educators need AI with guardrails Digital dementia: Are we outsourcing our thinking to AI? For more news on AI in learning, visit eSN’s Digital…

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Key points: AI offers immense opportunities for learning, but comes with concerns Why busy educators need AI with guardrails Digital dementia: Are we outsourcing our thinking to AI? For more news on AI in learning, visit eSN’s Digital…

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As K-12 schools prepare for 2026, edtech and innovation are no longer driven by novelty–it’s driven by necessity. District leaders are navigating tighter budgets, shifting enrollment, rising cybersecurity threats, and an urgent demand for…

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As K-12 schools prepare for 2026, edtech and innovation are no longer driven by novelty–it’s driven by necessity. District leaders are navigating tighter budgets, shifting enrollment, rising cybersecurity threats, and an urgent demand for…

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eSchool News is counting down the 10 most-read stories of 2025. Story #1 focuses on the Trump Administration’s goal of dismantling the U.S. Department of Education. Key points: The argument for dismantling the Department of Education is…

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eSchool News is counting down the 10 most-read stories of 2025. Story #1 focuses on the Trump Administration’s goal of dismantling the U.S. Department of Education. Key points: The argument for dismantling the Department of Education is…

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eSchool News is counting down the 10 most-read stories of 2025. Story #2 focuses on predictions educators made for AI in 2025. When it comes to education trends, AI certainly has staying power. As generative AI technologies evolve,…