Lightspeed Systems

MAY 12, 2025

Budgets are tighter. Teams are leaner. And the pressure to justify every tool, license, and device has never been higher. But school districts are getting smartcutting costs without compromising on safety, instruction, or access. Weve pulled together 7 proven cost-saving tips, backed by large district leaders and recent data from the 2025 CoSN EdTech Leadership Survey , to help you focus your strategy and stretch your budget.

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Twinkl International Publishing

MAY 14, 2025

Explore the benefits of nature for kids - boosting resilience, creativity, health & learning - with outdoor activity ideas and teaching resources.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 10, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Subscribe to the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts. You know what time it is its the end of the week, and that means its time for your 10-minute edtech news briefing from a real classroom. Im Vicki Davis, a full-time teacher, instructional tech coach, and IT director, bringing you the stories Im actually sharing with my students this week the prompts, tools, and questions were exploring in real time.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 11, 2025

Professional learning is an embedded element of every district and school, but the focus is usually on teachers. Leaders deserve support as well. Recently, on Unpacking the Backpack , I discussed the value of job-embedded and ongoing coaching for administrators backed by research after revisiting blog posts I wrote in 2018 and 2021. Listen on Spotify or wherever you access your favorite podcasts.

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Searching for innovative ways to deliver integrated STEAM education that also help students attain industry-ready skills? Then this punchy 30-minute thought leadership webinar is for you. Join fellow education leaders as we share: National data on STEAM performance and student engagement that indicates post-pandemic learners are craving inspired intervention 10 research-backed reasons why game design is the leading method for practically teaching integrated STEAM education An inside look at live

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eSchool News

MAY 8, 2025

Key points: Lowering the academic bar is a disservice to students and families Leading (again) in uncertainty Five years on: COVIDs impact on schoolsand whats next for education For more news on educational progress, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub We are living in an Ozempic era. Instant gratification is king, and everyone is looking for quick fixes to chronic challenges.

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Edsurge

MAY 8, 2025

While both enrollment and spending in early childhood education programs reached new levels in 2024, a few select states did the lions share of the work with many states lagging behind. And with early childhood program funding in flux , some leaders in the sector are concerned the lack of investment both financial and otherwise could create a doomed domino effect for some programming.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 8, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Subscribe to the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts. If having a good day is what it takes for me to talk about what matters, I dont know if Id ever talkbecause every day is a mix of good and hard. But I keep showing up because teachers matter, and our voices matter. Over the past 20 years, Ive learned that building a platform isnt about fameits about faithfulness.

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MiddleWeb

MAY 11, 2025

If you teach students from immigrant families, EL teacher Dina Strasser is offering her list of what can I do? actions to prepare and support them. How you honor your duty of care depends on your students needs, your districts policies and resources, and your political environment. The post 4 Critical Moves If You Teach Kids from Immigrant Families first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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eSchool News

MAY 8, 2025

Key points: Districts must adopt innovative solutions that meet students’ unique needs Crafting technology-driven IEPs Special education staffing shortages put students futures at risk For more news on school therapy services, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub The pandemic’s impact on our children’s development continues to reveal itself in classrooms across America.

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Generative AI holds tremendous promise for all stakeholders in higher education. But guardrails are needed. Strong governance that empower instructors are at the core of a responsible approach to using generative AI in academia.

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MAY 8, 2025

INNOVATIVE LEADER AWARD - Dr. Shanique Worthey discusses her impressive Cyber Champions program and shares how to launch a similar digital citizenship program in your district.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

MAY 8, 2025

Gilbert, AZ March 11, 2025 After a highly successful pilot program in Arizona, Legacy EV is launching its groundbreaking EV Innovators Club nationwide, offering middle school educators an exciting, hands-on way to bring electric vehicle (EV) technology into Keep Reading Legacy EV Expands EV Innovators Club Nationwide, Bringing Hands-On EV Education to Classrooms The post Legacy EV Expands EV Innovators Club Nationwide, Bringing Hands-On EV Education to Classrooms appeared first on American Con

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MiddleWeb

MAY 8, 2025

Alex Shevrin Venet guides educators on how they can become effective, equity-centered, trauma-informed changemakers to provide healing and justice at school. Her book includes many insights, moments of reflection and useful exercises, writes education consultant Randy Ross. The post Supporting Healing and Justice at School first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 8, 2025

The post How School Leaders Can Deliver PD Teachers Actually Need (and Want) appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Weve talked a lot about what doesnt work in professional development (PD)long, one-size-fits-all sessions that are hard to attend, harder to apply, and often forgotten the next day. In my last post, Facilitating Impactful Professional Development for K12 Teachers, we looked at why its time to rethink PD altogether.

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There is no box

MAY 11, 2025

I’ve got this archive of content from two podcasts from long ago, before podcasting was cool and mainstream, where I’m talking with smart and interesting people about the future of education, edtech and teaching and learning in the “digital” age. In revisiting a few episodes, it ridiculous how optimistic I was that by now we would be having much different conversations about teaching and learning because technology would have disintermediated the existing knowledge-inform

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Lightspeed Systems

MAY 14, 2025

Managing a modern classroom means keeping students engaged, minimizing disruptions, and tracking movement in and out all without losing valuable instruction time. But without the right tools, tracking student behavior both online and offline can be overwhelming. Thats why were excited to introduce two new features in Lightspeed Classroom : Hall Monitor and Class Highlights!

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

MAY 8, 2025

The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) Opens its 2025-26 Awards Program The awards celebrate leaders for their impact on supporting the education of Latino and other historically marginalized students WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 5, 2025) The Association of Keep Reading The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) Opens its 2025-26 Awards Program The post The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) Opens its 2025-26 Awards Pro

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Twinkl International Publishing

MAY 11, 2025

Is it true that a full moon influences children's behaviour, or are such beliefs simply folklore?

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MAY 9, 2025

Mother’s Day in the United States is annually held on the second Sunday of May. This year, that’s May 11th. It celebrates motherhood and it is a time to appreciate mothers and mother figures. Many people give gifts, cards, flowers, candy, a meal in a restaurant or other treats to their mother and mother figures, including grandmothers, great-grandmothers, stepmothers, and foster mothers ( click for updates to the list ): Mother’s Day activities Mother’s Day Activities fro

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Ditch That Textbook

MAY 9, 2025

Google Slides has quietly rolled out a fantastic set of building blocks that can dramatically enhance the visual appeal, organization, and interactivity of your presentations. These pre-designed elements for agendas, statistics, lists, and more offer a quick and easy way to structure information and engage your students.Where to find Google Slides building blocks 1.

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Digital Promise

MAY 9, 2025

The post When a Root Cause Analysis Brought a School Principal to Tears appeared first on Digital Promise.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

MAY 8, 2025

Charlotte, NC (Monday, May 5, 2025) Discovery Education today announced the recipients of the second annualDiscovery Education Awards. The Discovery Education Awards honor districts, schools, and educators who accelerate achievement among students by inspiring curiosity and connecting learning to the Keep Reading Winners of Second Annual Discovery Education Awards Announced The post Winners of Second Annual Discovery Education Awards Announced appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in

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The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.

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Education Elements

MAY 8, 2025

As we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week this week, I am reflecting on the 2025 State of Teaching Report from EdWeek. This report highlights the importance of focusing on morale as a retention lever. Real moralethe kind that stickslives in the daily experiences of educators--it shows up in leadership decisions, hallway conversations, classroom dynamics, and Monday morning moods.

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Hapara

MAY 9, 2025

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] Across the country, public schools are feeling the pressure of tight budgets and growing demands. From outdated tech to staffing challenges, limited education funding is making it harder for schools to deliver the kind of learning experiences students deserve. For principals, tech directors and other decision-makers, finding solutions that actually work and fit within the budget is more important than ever.

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2025

Dual enrollment courses are considered some of the best ways to prepare students for the rigor and content in college-level curricula. Not only do these courses offer students a jump-start on credits once they get to college, but they also equip them with skills like time management, critical thinking and study habits that researchers say encourage them to enroll and stay in college.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

MAY 8, 2025

Charlotte, NC. (Thursday, May 1, 2025)Discovery Educationtoday introduced a new collection of high-quality instructional materials supporting Mental Health Month. Established in 1949 by Mental Health America and observed each May, Mental Health Month educates about mental wellness. Discovery Education is Keep Reading Mental Health Month Resources from Discovery Education The post Mental Health Month Resources from Discovery Education appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in Education.

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Twinkl International Publishing

MAY 8, 2025

Are you looking for ways to enhance reading and listening skills in primary language learners? This blog offers valuable insights and practical tips for educators.

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eSchool News

MAY 9, 2025

Key points: Students need more than digital access; they need guidance 5 AI tools for classroom creativity A new era for teachers as AI disrupts instruction For more news on navigating AI, visit eSNs Digital Learning hub Finding accurate information has long been a cornerstone skill of librarianship and classroom research instruction. When cleaning up some materials on a backup drive, I came across an article I wrote for the September/October 1997 issue of Book Report , a journal directed to sec

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ScienceDaily (EdTech section)

MAY 13, 2025

As kids spend more time on screens, a new national survey conducted by Ipsos on behalf of The Kids Mental Health Foundation, founded by Nationwide Children's Hospital, identifies parents' greatest fears for their children around screen time.

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