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Novato, CA – The Buck Institute for Education (dba PBLWorks), a national provider of professional development and curriculum for high-quality Project Based Learning (PBL), has announced the recipients of its 2025 PBL Champions and John Larmer “JL” Lifelong Learning Awards. The recipients were honored during the organization’s 2025 PBL World conference in Napa Valley, California. […]

BBC Studios, the commercial arm of the BBC, today announced the launch of BBC Learning Hub, a free global education platform offering more than 1,000 video clips, lesson plans, and student activities for pre-K–12 teachers, students, and families. The platform, launching first in the U.S. with plans for international expansion, is designed to enhance instruction […]

Spokane, Washington, may not be the first place you think of when downloading some of the biggest edtech news of the year. But this summer it is the host to InstructureCon25, held by Instructure, the company behind Canvas, one of the most widely used, cloud-based learning management systems (LMS) in both K-12 and higher education. […]

Key points: AI is helping to level the playing field for English Learners AI tools that support learning–not cheating You’re using ChatGPT? A true story about why AI literacy starts with us For more on using AI with English Learners, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub “I don’t think he understands anything I say in class,” […]

To bridge language barriers, streamline school operations, and enhance family engagement, Bloomz, the leading all-in-one school communication and engagement platform, today announced a suite of transformative new features. At the forefront is Immersive Translation, a first-of-its-kind innovation that provides equitable access for ESL/ELL families by translating the entire Bloomz app—including menus, buttons, and dialogues—into more […]

Key points: Most students are using AI, but find it more useful in certain subjects Building an educator’s AI toolbox China’s kindergarten coders: The AI arms race begins at age 4 For more news on students’ AI use, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Across the U.S., AI tools are becoming go-to learning companions for students–helping […]

Key points: Practicing cyber hygiene is a continual endeavor K-12 cyberattacks threaten data–and students Phishing attacks are evolving, but schools can fight back For more on K-12 cybersecurity, visit eSN’s IT Leadership hub The recent suspension of the K-12 Cybersecurity Government Coordinating Council marks a pivotal shift in how the nation’s public school systems manage […]

Key points: Supporters of educational freedom want to expand both school choice and homeschooling The U.S. had the blueprint for a high-class education–but abandoned it How satellite connectivity can narrow the digital learning gap For more news on education policy, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub “The price of freedom is eternal vigilance.” Many homeschoolers have […]

While districts understand the value of data, they often lack confidence in knowing what specific data to demand from EdTech providers. Michelle Barrett, Vice President of Research, Policy, and Impact at Edmentum talks about this issue as well as how her company can help. Edmentum follows a three-pronged research strategy focused on relevance, transparency, and […]

Key points: Most educators want AI policies that strengthen the human side of education Ensuring academic integrity in the AI age You’re using ChatGPT? A true story about why AI literacy starts with us For more news on educators and AI, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub While educators demonstrate enthusiasm for AI’s efficiency and accessibility […]

Indianapolis, IN — Project POTUS, a national middle school history initiative from the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, has named winners for this year’s competition.  Since the founding of our nation, there have been nearly half a billion American citizens. Of those, over 12,000 of us have served in Congress. Just 115 have become Supreme Court […]

Key points: The study could impact future teacher training as it pertains to science Strategies to help girls stay engaged in STEM learning How hands-on learning deepens STEM engagement For more news on science learning, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub New elementary teachers who promote equity in science are proving highly effective at engaging […]

This post originally appeared on the Otus blog and is republished here with permission. Grading reform is messy, but it’s worth it. That was the central message from Jessica Espinoza and Alice Opperman of Emerson Public Schools (NJ), who shared their decade-long journey implementing standards-based grading during their session at ISTELive+ASCD 2025.  What started as a deeply […]

Key points: IT and curriculum teams should collaborate to ensure that technology initiatives align with educational goals Here’s what will drive K-12 innovation in 2025 10 tips for using analytics and adaptive tech in schools For more news on IT initiatives, visit eSN’s IT Leadership hub As school districts continue to seek new ways to […]

Key points: Digital learning experiences help prepare students for future success With classroom tech, meet students where they are 4 edtech tools that can transform student teamwork For more news on digital learning tools, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub In the animated film Up, the character Dug is a talking dog with an interesting mannerism. […]

Atlanta, Georgia,(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Savvy Cyber Kids, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, appointed new members to the Board of Directors starting July, 1, 2025.  Joining the Board of Directors for Savvy Cyber Kids are James Azar, Anne-Marie Brockwell, Jason Cenamor, Nelson Soares, and Dr. Jasyn Voshell.  Savvy Cyber Kids enables youth, families and school communities empowerment […]