America’s education system was a groundbreaking effort to help a growing nation thrive in the 19th century. Now, 200 years later, the world has changed; the horizon looks drastically different. Collectively, we need to redesign our education system to enable all of our children — and, by extension, our nation — to thrive today and…
Key points: Asking the right questions is more than just a skill–it’s a mindset We are all digital immigrants now 25 AI predictions for 2025 For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Several years ago, during a flight from Houston to Paris, I had a conversation with the CEO of…
Key points: “Bad kids” become motivated when adults believe in them and their abilities Student mental health needs grow as challenges persist 3 ways to connect to students and inspire their learning For more on student well-being, visit eSN’s SEL & Well-Being hub In the world of education, labels can become self-fulfilling prophecies. A child…
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JOLIET, Ill. — After several challenging and stressful months in the neonatal intensive care unit, Karen Heath couldn’t wait to take her triplet sons home. The boys had been born severely premature at 25 weeks, each weighing a bit over a pound. In the early hours, doctors cautioned they would not survive long. The triplets,…
LONDON — Participants at one of the world’s largest early childhood conferences late last year were eager to learn from each other, and notably collegial — until one of the final sessions of the event. During a presentation about artificial intelligence in early childhood, a presenter suggested using an AI program to create artwork based…
President Donald Trump has appointed Denise Carter to lead the Department of Education on an interim basis while the Senate considers his nominee, Linda McMahon, for the position of Secretary of Education. This move, policy experts say, is a typical step during the early days of a new administration. Carter, the former acting COO of…
Starting Tuesday, federal immigration authorities are permitted to target schools and churches in ICE raids. This follows President Donald Trump’s decision to revoke a directive that previously barred arrests in “sensitive” areas, as authorities seek to locate individuals residing in the United States without legal status. “This action empowers the brave men and women in…
When classrooms went online in 2020 during the pandemic, gamified learning opportunities grew as a quick and easy way to evaluate the general learning that was happening from student to student. Gamified learning applies game-like elements, like point systems, badges or micro-credentialing to incentivize a learning activity. While these activities are easily accessible for teachers…