How to make project-based learning a reality

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One of the many reasons I love working for Van Andel Institute for Education is that I get to be a teacher Fairy Godmother. Teaching is an important but difficult job, and sometimes educators can get stuck on a specific need for their classroom. Maybe it’s finding the perfect resource for a lesson or connecting […]

18 schools and educators dedicated to learning

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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 […]

Why universal screening is a more equitable identifier of gifted and talented students

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School districts have historically relied on a referral-based process to identify students for gifted and talented programming. This means that teachers or parents nominate their students to take selected achievement and/or cognitive aptitude tests, frequently used as a screener for gifted and talented placement. Unfortunately, relying on referrals alone results in overly homogenous gifted and […]

Growing ransomware threats require maximum data protection

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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 […]

Teachers using technology report stronger connections, community with students

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Educators who use technology as part of their teaching practice report that they are more aware of their students’ individual needs (61 percent) and more likely to be leveraging technology purposely to tailor learning for their students (61 percent), according to results from a national survey from education nonprofit Gradient Learning. What’s more, teachers using […]

JEECUP admit card 2025 released for UPJEE Group A candidates: Direct link to download hall tickets here

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JEECUP admit card 2025: The Joint Entrance Examination Council, Uttar Pradesh (JEECUP) has officially released the JEECUP Admit Card 2025 for Group A candidates. Students appearing for the Uttar Pradesh Joint Entrance Examination (UPJEE) can now download their hall tickets from the official portal — jeecup.admissions.nic.in. Candidates will need their application number and passwords to […]

17 Hero Awards finalists demonstrate their commitment to education

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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 is the […]

Spaced repetition is the secret to overcoming learning loss

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Just as “turnt,” “on fleek,” and “adulting” have become trending words in pop culture, so too has “spaced repetition” become a buzzword in education. Some educators are obsessed with it. Others say it’s just a minor hack for memorizing vocabulary. So what’s “the tea?” In fact, spaced repetition is the key to all learning of […]