Key points: Although most online tutoring solutions claim to provide high-impact tutoring, less than one-third follow the design principles for identifying high-impact tutoring, according to a new report analyzing the effectiveness and credibility of online tutoring programs. Noting the upcoming post-pandemic funding cliff, researchers sought to understand if these edtech companies were … Read More
Key points: The benefits of high-dosage tutoring can’t be ignored. Research shows that tutoring is one of the most effective ways to increase academic achievement, including among students from lower socio-economic households–one of the groups disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. High-dosage tutoring is a crucial strategy for student advancement regardless of … Read More
Key points: As more students look to flexible learning modalities to meet their varying needs, it is more essential than ever to ensure that online learning programs meet high-quality standards and prepare students for success in college and the workforce. Many people envision online learning programs as emergency pandemic online … Read More
Key points: Applying the principles and practices of inclusive design in game-based learning can expand access to rich learning experiences to a neurodiverse group of learners, according to a new whitepaper from Kahoot!. Designing for Inclusion, Designing for All: A mindset shift and practical approaches to further your journey toward … Read More
Personalized learning has emerged as a pivotal strategy in educators’ quests to meet students where they are and boost engagement. Still, equitable access to technology, the right PD, and better assessment tools can make or break these instructional efforts. During an eSchool News Innovation Roundtable with a focus on personalized … Read More
Key points: In this Q&A, eSchool News chats with Andi Morency, founder and executive director/principal of The Honors Academy of Literature in Reno, Nevada. What does your school’s PD model look like right now? At The Honors Academy of Literature, we are very intentional about supporting the continuous growth of … Read More
Key points: The long-term impacts of K-12 cyberattacks, including lost learning time and disruptions to school operations, are just as damaging as stolen data, according to a new report from the Center for Internet Security, Inc. (CIS). The 2025 CIS MS-ISAC K-12 Cybersecurity Report, released at the SXSW EDU conference, … Read More
Key points: Students’ access to technology has improved over time, although it continues to vary across family income categories and racial and ethnic groups, according to a new study released today by ACT, the a provider of assessments, research, and work-ready credentials. And a majority of students–70 percent–are concerned about having … Read More
Key points: After the COVID-19 pandemic shone a spotlight on youth mental health, much attention continues to be paid to the topic, with everyone from mental health experts and educators to parents and policymakers pointing to alarming statistics about the state of young people’s emotions and mindsets. But was youth … Read More
Key points: When it comes to classroom edtech use, digital tools have a drastically different impact when they are used actively instead of passively–a critical difference examined in the 2023-2024 Speak Up Research by Project Tomorrow. Active learning with technology involves the use of edtech tools and digital resources to … Read More
