How to ensure digital equity in online testing
The SAT will be moving online for students in the United States beginning in 2024. The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) exam will be taken entirely online … Read More
Author: Dennis Pierce
The former editor of eSchool News, Dennis Pierce is now a freelance writer. He has spent the last 20 years as an education journalist covering issues such as national policy, school reform, and educational technology. Dennis has taught high school English, math, and SAT prep. He graduated cum laude from Yale University. He welcomes comments at dennisp@eschoolmedia.com.
A national esports effort aims to ‘change the trajectory’ for students
As it grows in popularity, many stakeholders and educators realize esports has great potential to help students connect classroom lessons with real-world possibilities
As a student, video gamer and flight instructor Hudson Davis was often bored in school. He found that many classes provided only a surface-level understanding of key topics—and he was … Read More
How esports boosts teamwork, communication skills
Students are also developing self-confidence as they learn key 21st century skills through esports
Teamwork and communication are the top skills employers are looking for, a new survey of hiring managers reveals. That bodes well for the students at a Los Angeles secondary school … Read More
3 key parts of a K-12 coding or robotics program
Implementing a coding or robotics program can be challenging--here are key elements that can make the process easier
K-12 teachers and administrators have been listening to policy makers and industry leaders warn of the need for computer science instruction, such as a coding or robotics program, in U.S. … Read More
Here’s why cyber security experts are concerned about remote learning
Teaching, learning, and working remotely raises many IT security issues that K-12 leaders should be aware of
Recently, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warned schools about an increase in ransomware attacks during the pandemic, with attackers exploiting Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) connections that allow school employees … Read More