This is Part 2 of a two-part feature highlighting the eSN K-12 Hero Awards finalists. Part 1, spotlighting 10 more finalists, can be found here. The eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards recognize the dedicated efforts of education professionals across K-12 …

Key points: Education news is full of trends and predictions for the new school year, but hearing from the folks doing the work is a more direct path to understanding what educators need at this moment. Heading into the 2023-2024 …

Key points: In education, there is no shortage of debate. Conversations around proficiency, assessments, grading systems, and professional development are all too familiar. During a time of immense change and innovation in education, with influencing factors such as increases in …

Key points: I’ve always hated being put on the spot to answer some version of this question: “Who is your role model?  Who inspired your career?  Who is your hero?” In my first act in life, as a television reporter, …

Key points: As teaching–especially in the lower elementary grades–becomes increasinglychallenging with having to manage difficult behaviors, widely varied learning needs,and skill deficits still lingering from the pandemic, project-based learning (PBL) mayarguably be the most underutilized resource to accommodate these needs. …

Key points: Engaging shy students in K-12 classrooms can be a rewarding challenge, and edtech is a valuable tool in creating inclusive and interactive learning environments. Many educators are merging one with the using, discovering strategies to use edtech to …

Key points: This article originally appeared on the Christensen Institute’s blog and is reposted here with permission. All too often, education research falls short of giving educators on-the-ground actionable advice. However, a recent controversy around Carol Dweck’s well-known growth mindset …

Key points: At its core, music is about self-expression and creativity. Music education also gives students a chance to reflect on their inner thoughts and helps struggling children build their confidence in a safe space. When used correctly, music can …

Key points: All classrooms are different and require different teaching strategies to address various concerns, goals, and learning trends. Plus, it takes a dedicated teacher to employ the right teaching strategies for desired outcomes. What teaching strategy is the best? …

Key points: It goes without saying that improving student learning and helping students achieve their learning goals have always been priorities for classroom teachers and educators. Today, pandemic-related learning loss is still a very real concern for educators, and student …