Technologies That Stretch Your Ed-tech Dollar

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A shaky economy has left schools grasping for much-needed dollars wherever they can be found. But affordable and effective technology products exist, if school leaders know where to look and how to invest in solutions wisely. With the generous support of Samsung, we’ve compiled this collection of articles, along with other relevant materials, to help […]

Budget gives science missions big numbers but core funding gaps persist

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The Union Budget 2026-27 presented science as an instrument of growth, with large numbers on biopharma, semiconductors, carbon capture, and research-linked industrial finance on paper. However, expert reactions to this budget point to a more fragile reality. As the state attempts to move from adopting technologies to creating them, by building mission-linked platforms in biopharma, […]

Managing the Machines: How to Have Effective Tech on a Tight Budget

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In this latest STAR (School Technology Action Report), “Managing the Machines: How to Have Effective Tech on a Tight Budget,” the editors of eSchool Media Inc.—with support from Kaseya—highlight the current challenges facing ed-tech management and present concrete, best-practice solutions that K-12 schools and districts can use to help them meet these challenges head on. […]

Tackling Reading Comprehension Head-On

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Without the ability to read and understand text, today’s students will be lost in an age of information saturation. In fact, recent research shows that reading has a huge impact on brain function and can affect understanding in nearly all school subjects. Fortunately, a number of programs exist that can help teachers hone in on […]

Solar Eclipse February 2026: Where, when and how to watch it in India?

An annular solar eclipse. | Photo Credit: AP The first solar eclipse of 2026 will occur on Tuesday, February 17. It will be an ‘annular solar eclipse’ and the world is eagerly awaiting the celestial event.  Here’s all you need to know about it. What is a solar eclipse?  A solar eclipse is when the […]

The Science of Learning: How Current Brain Research Can Improve Education

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In this latest STAR (School Technology Action Report), “The Science of Learning: How Current Brain Research Can Improve Education,” the editors of eSchool Media highlight cutting-edge research from leading neuroscience experts on how various activities affect the brain, and how these activities can help students improve their comprehension and memory. From understanding how multimedia and […]