Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2018

Despite these competencies being related to consequential life outcomes, it can be challenging for educators to find effective ways to prioritize, teach and assess social and emotional skills. For many children, school is the only place where any deficiencies in these abilities can be addressed before they become active members of society.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

He was a member of the Council of Distinguished Educators of the National Commission on Social, Emotional and Academic Development and served as the primary author of the Commission’s report on SEAD practice. “It Social and emotional learning is power.

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eSchool News

MAY 5, 2021

With Discovery Education Coding , elementary and middle school students are inspired to learn important coding concepts as they develop computational thinking skills through decomposition, logical reasoning, and problem solving. CPS teachers and students in grades K-5 will also receive access to Discovery Education Coding.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 20, 2022

The learning environments that will be created across Shawnee Mission School District will provide all students not only access to the knowledge and skills needed for success beyond graduation, but also the critical social and emotional learning supports needed to nurture the whole child.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Several years ago, I joined more than 200 scientists, youth workers, educators, and policymakers as a part of the Aspen Institute National Commission on Social, Emotional, and Academic Development. The findings were clear: SEL helps students learn and develop, and master academic content.

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Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2018

They told me that while there is a lot of talk about social-emotional learning (SEL), the guidance educators receive about integrating SEL into academics is more theoretical than practical. Educators new to planning lessons with integration might be curious about which social skills can best be taught and practiced.

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Edsurge

JULY 2, 2018

These days it’s hard to miss the compelling evidence that shows social emotional learning (SEL) improves learning and life skills. Yet powerful research out of the New Zealand Maori population shows steep academic gains when educators “double down” on incorporating cultural identity and relationship work.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 4, 2019

“Instead of viewing students as the problem, we should change our mindset and think about how we can build a learning environment that supports social, emotional and academic development for everyone,” wrote Jake Parrish, a 2017 fellow.

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Edsurge

JULY 8, 2019

High-quality Pre-K programs are widely recognized for their positive effect on the social, emotional and academic development of young children. They develop more advanced language, pre-math and social skills , and make an easier adjustment to kindergarten. And the benefits of Pre-K last into adulthood.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

Ello’s donation will give them the chance to read fun, engaging stories to lift their spirits while working on their literacy skills during their hospital stay,” said Katie Wallace, child life coordinator, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 14, 2017

Our initial research revealed a number of interesting findings: Only 40 percent of four-year-olds are enrolled in publicly funded preschool programs, which means many children enter kindergarten developmentally behind their peers in social-emotional and academic skills.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2024

These foundations include academics, social emotional skills, technological competencies, and career awareness. Through Discovery Education’s interactive professional development sessions, participants will learn best practices for integrating their new digital resources into instruction. Discovery Education Coding.

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Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2018

She has pinpointed developing these skills in teachers and students. But with that, we found that we really needed to address social and emotional academic development.” Billinghurst groups kids in teams that include one counselor, academic advisory support staff and case managers.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

These new resources will drive the development of students’ critical thinking skills and create opportunities for the study of scientific mysteries and the development of design solutions. Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

“A high-quality education in the sciences helps students develop the important communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creative skills that we know drive academic achievement,” said Laura Nelson, Portsmouth Public Schools’ Supervisor of Science K-12. Based in part on the award-winning Discovery Education?Coding?service

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

DoodleMath is an award-winning, research-based, standards-aligned K-5 math app that boosts student skills, confidence, and fluency at home and in the classroom. STEM Connect purposefully integrates across disciplines and provides all the necessary resources to introduce real-world challenges and design thinking skills to students.

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Edsurge

MAY 31, 2017

Our AmeriCorps members are also uniquely positioned to form positive and caring connections with students who need a tutor, mentor and role model – a student success coach – to build the skills and mindsets to succeed in school and in life.

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Teach Hub

MAY 9, 2024

Talk with the student to explore any possible external influences like social challenges, family issues, or any mental health concerns affecting their academic performance. Next, you can conduct informal or formal assessments to pinpoint any deficiencies in knowledge or skills or to check for any learning disabilities.

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Edsurge

MARCH 11, 2019

Students who report low levels of these SEL skills are more likely to fail courses. Here are some of Moulton's recommended resources: Recommendations from the National Commission on Social, Emotional, and Academic Development. Learn about some of the study's key findings. Interested in learning more about SEL? EdNext podcast.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 18, 2023

Read how to draft an IB extended essay below Writing Strategies for an Extended Essay in the International Baccalaureate Program IB is a rigorous two-year project for personal and academic development. The exercise provides an opportunity to perform independent research and develop critical thinking skills.

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Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2020

Moskovitz adopted the approach to working to support her students’ basic and social-emotional needs, as well as their need for academic development during distance learning. Moskowitz says, “ Their reading analysis skills have increased as they contemplate how poets might have felt and why they chose that particular language.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 19, 2022

Featuring standards-aligned, core-curricular resources that use an inquiry-based approach to enhance literacy and critical thinking skills, Discovery Education’s Social Studies Techbook aids teachers and students as they approach inquiry through the 5Es Framework: Engage, Explore, Explain, Extend, and Evaluate. Social Studies Techbook.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 15, 2023

Scientifically proven to result in significantly increased message retention; active learning involves multiple parts of the brain, increases collaboration and creativity, and improves both critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Studies show that the Pecha Kucha style can improve English speaking skills in general. References.

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Edsurge

APRIL 21, 2023

My colleagues and I hoped to improve communication with our students and support their academic development by better understanding a language they are expert in. The class gathered in interactive online sessions that packed in basic conversational skills that we could use with students and families.

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eSchool News

JULY 7, 2023

Through these interactive professional development sessions, participants will learn best practices for integrating their new digital resources into instruction. Effective professional development maximizes the power of these resources, increases student engagement in learning, and supports the continued academic development of all students.  

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eSchool News

JUNE 7, 2022

A strong background in science helps children develop key life skills, remain organized and focused, develop communication competencies, and even form their own opinions based on observation. “Instilling in our youngest learners a love of science is critical,” said Corning Elementary School Principal Allison Thomas. “A

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 15, 2023

Scientifically proven to result in significantly increased message retention; active learning involves multiple parts of the brain, increases collaboration and creativity, and improves both critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Studies show that the Pecha Kucha style can improve English speaking skills in general. References.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 18, 2019

Third, combining SEL skills with academic development creates high-quality learning experiences and environments that empower students to be more effective contributors in their classrooms today and in their workplaces and communities tomorrow. And with home advocacy, SEL will work better, faster, and more effectively.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 2, 2023

Pre-pandemic, I would meet with students one-on-one and assess their learning style and learning needs, and then help them identify ways to better study and/or improve test-taking skills. The biggest lesson I learned was realizing how much I use my assessment skills to perform a more holistic assessment of our students.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 2, 2023

Pre-pandemic, I would meet with students one-on-one and assess their learning style and learning needs, and then help them identify ways to better study and/or improve test-taking skills. The biggest lesson I learned was realizing how much I use my assessment skills to perform a more holistic assessment of our students.

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Coaching Exams Failure Learning Styles 98

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Quickly, this morphed to helping students determine the career path best-suited for their innate abilities, interests, and skills. promoting character development. promoting best practices in academic development (readiness to learn and achievement strategies). promoting character development.

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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 23, 2025

These skills arent just academic, theyre life skills. For expat children, who already live in cross-cultural environments and often need to adapt quickly to new routines, this kind of personal development is a major asset. These skills are not secondary, theyre essential.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 26, 2019

Social-emotional learning, or SEL, encompasses the broad spectrum of skills, attitudes and values that promote success in school and in life, things like managing emotions, setting and achieving goals, persevering through adversity and working in a team. Teachers also participate in the Compass Framework and weekly staff Circles.

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