eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2025

This phenomenon has garnered increasing attention from educators, researchers, and policymakers due to its substantial impact on student achievement and educational equity. Establishing structured reading routines is paramount, with research showing that reading just six books during summer can prevent a decline in reading achievement.

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Learning Achievement Critical Thinking Middle School 241

Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2025

A first grade teacher with no formal CS background, she jumped at the chance to explore how computer science principles could enhance early literacy instruction — and ended up transforming her classroom in the process. Nationwide, high-quality CS education programs and equitable access lag behind demand. “Let’s do it!”

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Science Teachers Critical Thinking STEM 139

eSchool News

JUNE 10, 2025

This AI era is not solely about technological advancement–it’s about ensuring that innovation serves the needs of teachers and learners. If AI is not purpose-built for education, it can amplify instructional inconsistency, widen learning gaps, and erode teacher trust. The result?

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Education Quizzes Ethics Academic Integrity 297

eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

What if the missing ingredient in student achievement isn’t better curriculum, tech, or teachers, but better motivation? What if the key to unlocking motivation isn’t something intrinsic to students, but something found in their relationships with peers, teachers, mentors, and communities? We’ve tried improving curricula.

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Motivation Learning Students Achievement 278

Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

Provide multiple sources and access points for assignment requirements and expectations (written descriptions, presentations, instructional videos, examples, rubrics). Collaborate with colleagues in accessibility services to better understand and integrate the services and supports available. Be open and welcome student questions.

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Accessibility Disabilities Learning Disabilities Special Education 90

k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Her career spans roles as an elementary teacher, instructional coach, mentor, special education administrator, and elementary school principal. Dr. DiTullio was a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) and is an esteemed member of both PDK International and the Pi Lambda Theta International Honor Society.

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Science Education Motivation Lecturing 247

eSchool News

JUNE 10, 2025

We are proud to partner with school districts across the Commonwealth, ensuring every child has access to the support they need to become confident, capable readers.” Our professional development services strengthen the capacity of teachers and leaders to raise and sustain student achievement.

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Secondary Education Schools Learning Coaching 247

eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

Key points: Building an app for kids came with unique challenges A new era for teachers as AI disrupts instruction With AI coaching, a math platform helps students tackle tough concepts For more news on AI tools for kids, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub A recent survey found that 88 percent of U.S.

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Languages Language Learning English 266

eSchool News

MAY 27, 2025

Throughout my career as a behavior therapist, classroom teacher, and Head of School, Ive worked closely with students on the spectrum and their families. Even simple adjustments–such as dimmable lighting or access to noise-canceling headphones–can create a more comfortable space for learning.

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Students Learning Styles Assignments Intelligence 237

eSchool News

JUNE 5, 2025

Boosting student achievement Preventing teacher burnout Closing equity/access gaps Supporting student mental health Δ To help students truly thrive, schools must go beyond emotional support and daily well-being; they need a more comprehensive approach that fosters a clear sense of purpose, direction, and meaning in both school and life.

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k12 Digest

MAY 15, 2025

Through these experiences, Carl developed a deep understanding of what founders require to navigate the unique challenges within the Education Industry and achieve sustainable growth. Duolingos language lessons, which take just a few minutes per session, exemplify how microlearning can make consistent progress both accessible and effective.

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Education Learning Knowledge Feedback 152

eSchool News

JUNE 3, 2025

This unforeseen disruption in traditional education left many concerned about the potential impact on student achievement, particularly for the youngest learners. The digital divide exacerbated these losses, as students from disadvantaged backgrounds often faced limited access to technology and adequate support systems.

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Academic Development Middle School Middle School Achievement 273

k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Currently serving as the school leader in Vietnam, he brings over a decade of experience in school leadership, teacher training, and educational transformation. Nam has received multiple international accolades, including the Top 50 Global Teacher Prize Finalist and the Asia Educator of the Year Award.

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Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 247

k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Her career spans roles as an elementary teacher, instructional coach, mentor, special education administrator, and elementary school principal. Dr. DiTullio was a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) and is an esteemed member of both PDK International and the Pi Lambda Theta International Honor Society.

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Science Education Motivation Lecturing 130

eSchool News

JUNE 6, 2025

Here are the steps we took to create a space that consistently makes jaws drop and impresses parents who never thought their children would have access to such a warm, welcoming communal space on campus: Add some flexibility into the process. Student, teacher, and family feedback on the Empowerment Center has been extremely positive.

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Students Classroom Management High School High School 229

eSchool News

JUNE 26, 2025

Math scores, which are still below pre-pandemic levels , show growing achievement gaps between higher- and lower-performing students. Teachers work incredibly hard to help students meet grade-level expectations and excel. Teachers work incredibly hard to help students meet grade-level expectations and excel.

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Math Metacognitive Skills Motivation Knowledge 175

eSchool News

JULY 24, 2025

UPA teachers and leaders have leveraged PBL as a way that empowers students to be a part of the future of their city – from working on keeping their unhoused population warm in the winter through a physics project on heat transfer, to urban gardens that allowed students to provide farm-to-table food to local food pantries and shelters.

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Interdisciplinary Coaching Elementary School Elementary School 141

eSchool News

JUNE 26, 2025

The report recommends that districts provide clear, consistent, and actionable communications and updates about student progress, beyond traditional parent-teacher conferences and report cards. ” What is your biggest post-COVID concern? Tools like text messaging can help keep families informed.

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Communication English Languages Language 168

Edsurge

JULY 16, 2025

This frequently results in greater funding for local schools, yielding better resources, highly qualified teachers, robust programming and unsurprisingly, higher school ratings. These disparities don’t reflect differences in ability, they reflect differences in access.

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Elementary School Elementary School Testing Accessibility 132

Edsurge

MAY 9, 2025

According to a 2024 study from the Community College Research Center at Columbia Universitys Teacher College, dual enrollment increased by 46 percent from 2015 to 2021, and another 18 percent from 2021 to 2023. Some areas may not have enough qualified teachers to offer them. Barriers to access vary from state to state, Fink says.

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Instructors Math Study High School 129

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Charlotte, NC Discovery Education , the creators of indispensable K-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world, today announced an exciting new slate of standards-aligned educational content and instructional resources for Back-to-School 2025 that will inspire teachers and engage students.

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Laboratory Social Studies Education Middle School 189

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 13, 2025

From digital literacy tools to interactive learning platforms, access to reliable technology helps level the educational playing field. For many students, school may be the only place where they have access to reliable internet, a quiet space to learn, or even a working device.

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Technology Internet Intelligence STEM 130

k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Currently serving as the school leader in Vietnam, he brings over a decade of experience in school leadership, teacher training, and educational transformation. Nam has received multiple international accolades, including the Top 50 Global Teacher Prize Finalist and the Asia Educator of the Year Award.

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Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 145

Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2025

I think a lot of the teachers and parents don’t know, either.” Experts often hope that new technology will close achievement gaps and improve access for students in rural communities and those from lower income families or in other marginalized groups, Hayes says. Typically, though, it does the opposite.

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Essay Ethics Fairness Assignments 165

Teach Thought

JULY 10, 2025

Through increased visibility of nuance, documentation of progress, and rewarding of seemingly minor (but critical) behaviors, a specific outcome can be achieved. ’ Accomplishing this gets them a badge or trophy or some representation of that achievement–something that students understand and can collect over time.

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Gamification Learning Motivation Learning Styles 102

Tim Manson

JULY 10, 2025

Part of this is the reality that most of our teachers have never really had to deal with change. Teachers have become happy to teach the same old stuff. I have been a teacher for 30 years and have been a Vice Principal for the last 11 years. Interestingly, many teachers have not really noticed or acknowledged the changes.

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Curriculum Blended Learning Knowledge Discussions 96

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

This shift raises critical questions about the future of education: How will teachers adapt their roles? Moreover, issues like digital dividewhere not all students have equal access to technologyraise concerns about equity in education. Another concern is the varying levels of access to technology.

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Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 128

eSchool News

MAY 6, 2025

The initiative uses Transfr VR goggles to help students access vocational training modules, which make students’ project-based learning more tangible and relevant–and can help meet the needs of an evolving job market. These kids are in a detention setting. But look at all the opportunities they have, Howard said.

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Students Social Studies Skills English 168

k12 Digest

JUNE 24, 2025

She believes that schools should not just educate minds but also build communities where students, parents, and teachers work together to create meaningful change. Teachers are trained to recognize individual needs, offering tailored support and accommodations where necessary. “We We make sure no student is left behind.”

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Exams Counselling Education Schools 137

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 12, 2025

Read on… Plan Ahe ad: Set Yourself Up for a Career in Electrical and Computer Engineering Regardless of where you are in your life or at what stage, if you have a dream that you want to achieve, you can start working toward that immediately. Another benefit is the fact that you can access education from all over the world.

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Lecturing Motivation Essay High School 81

Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2025

As classrooms across the country become more linguistically diverse, educators face a growing challenge: ensuring that every student, regardless of English proficiency, can access learning, participate fully and feel included. Now, I understand my teachers better. percent of U.S. public school students more than 5.3 an EB student.

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English Language Languages Assignments 128

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

This program helps students turn frustration into achievement by teaching them how to manage tasks effectively and approach learning with a problem-solving mindset. At the heart of AEFs teaching methods is the belief that learning should be engaging and accessible.

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Skills Schools Learning Students 137

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 9, 2025

The Ask a Tech Teacher team decided to dig deeper into ways to encourage students to consider software engineering to be a realistic job choice: , How to Inspire High School Students to Pursue a Career in Software Engineering Photo courtesy of Pexels Getting high school students excited about software engineering isn’t always easy.

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High School High School Schools Students 81

Teach Hub

JUNE 25, 2025

For many teachers, summer is a time to reset. If you’re looking for a simple way to make the most of your summer, this low-stress summer PD for teachers plan can help you balance rest and growth. A lot of teachers use this time to reconnect with themselves and with the people they care about. It’s to enjoy yourself.

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Teachers Reading Testing Achievement 62

Elevate k12

JUNE 24, 2025

The result: Elevate K-12 met the standards and earned certification. “Achieving SOC 2 certification is a meaningful milestone that reflects our unwavering commitment to protecting the data entrusted to us by schools, educators, and students,” said Tim Schmucker, Vice President of IT and Security at Elevate K-12. Nothing more.

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Confidentiality Participation Achievement Accessibility 90

Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 11, 2025

The case reveals insights about a question relevant to a marathon course or an academic course: How can the integrity of results be ensured when there is easy access to technology that can be used to cheat? In other words, regardless of students access to AI tools, cheating has been and continues to be endemic.

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Academic Integrity Learning Feedback Assignments 92

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

There was no fanfarejust a vision, a small classroom, and a deep belief in what girls could achieve when given the right environment to grow. Teachers regularly use technology, not just to teach, but to help students think deeper, ask better questions, and tell their own stories. Every student has their own MacBook or iPad. Whitehouse.

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Schools Culture Interdisciplinary Art 212