eSchool News Read More ​ Key points: Use “hooks” to captivate students’ attention and foster excitement for learning Student engagement requires more than edtech tools PBL isn’t used enough–let’s change that For more news on teaching trends, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Learning is a dynamic process, one in which learners must be actively engaged….

Originally published in Mississippi Today by Bobby Harrison A battle is brewing in the Mississippi Legislature over education funding. A good old game of one-upmanship could break out between the House and Senate over which chamber is going to commit to more education funding. That would be welcome news for educators, who, like everyone else,…

eSchool News Read More ​ This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. Wisconsin is creating a new literacy office and hiring reading coaches. Ohio is dedicating millions to a curriculum overhaul. Indiana is requiring new teacher training. Dozens of states are moving to align their teaching practices with…

k-12 education – Yahoo Search Results Read More ​ Utah State Board of Education member Natalie Cline is once again facing public scrutiny for her… (Feed generated with FetchRSS)  ​

District Administration Read More ​ Virginia high school teacher Joe Clement keeps track of the text messages parents have sent students sitting in his economics and government classes: — “What did you get on your test?” — “Did you get the field trip form signed?” — “Do you want chicken or hamburgers for dinner tonight?”…

Education Next Read More ​ I want to be optimistic about AI’s role in education. Smart friends like Michael Horn and John Bailey have explained that there are huge potential benefits. My inbox is pelted by PR flacks touting the “far-sighted” school leaders and foundation honchos who’ve “embraced” AI. Plus, with nearly half of high…