eSchool News

APRIL 24, 2025

Almost a quarter (24 percent) of teachers recommended that students create AI-powered flashcards and personalized study plans to help them understand class materials and prepare for tests in the way they learn best. How could or should the math teachers role change as a result of student AI use?

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Edsurge

JULY 16, 2025

These disparities don’t reflect differences in ability, they reflect differences in access. Housing discrimination from the 1930s to 1960s led to generational wealth disparities , unequal access to resources and residential segregation. And if that weren’t enough, I’m now navigating this very system as a parent.

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Elementary School Elementary School Testing Accessibility 134

k12 Digest

JULY 1, 2025

In a case study, we saw students collaborating with multinational companies and startups, with access to authentic design challenges and meaningful engagement with real-world professionals. These aren’t just assignments. Traditional tests don’t always capture things like creativity, grit, or collaboration. It’s contagious.

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eSchool News

MAY 7, 2025

For instance, while the platforms accessibility and flexibility have made Android the platform of choice for educational apps, its open-source structure allows developers to build upon shared libraries and frameworks, many of which have inherent vulnerabilities. Of course, digital learning also depends heavily on internet access.

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Teach Thought

JULY 10, 2025

Letter grades are indeed first subjective evaluations of knowledge proficiency, but once they are passed to the hands of the students, they become game components, passed around as proof of the completion of some task, or the achievement of some desired goal (mastering a standard, fulfilling the requirements of an assignment, etc.)

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Gamification Learning Motivation Learning Styles 104

eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

They’ll memorize elaborate lore, master mechanics, mimic skills, and explain them to others—all without being assigned a single worksheet. Of course, structural barriers—like scheduling, accountability policies, and tech access—also play a role in why usage remains low. The problem is that school content often lacks any social payoff.

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Motivation Learning Students Achievement 279

Edsurge

MAY 29, 2025

The decision has also emboldened opponents of the emerging school choice movement, which aims to give parents options beyond the assigned district public school, often using public dollars to do so. Drummond at the end of April, less than a month before issuing its decision. The dangers were significant.

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Schools Assignments Questions Testing 77

Cult of Pedagogy

APRIL 27, 2025

But if you’re new here, I’ll give you a very quick overview: Retrieval practice is the act of trying to recall something you learned from memory by doing things like taking a test on it or using flashcards instead of just looking at, rereading, or reviewing the information. “It doesn’t have that fun feeling.

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Multiple Choice Questions Teachers Writing Questions 80

Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

Actionable Tip : Assign a dedicated AI governance team to monitor adherence to policies. Pilot and Evaluate : Test AI applications in low-risk areas and gather feedback to refine strategies. His work is grounded in a belief that great design and strategy should serve access, equity, and outcomes. Chris holds a B.A.

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Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 121

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

That vision became AEF Schools , a place designed for students who needed something differenta structured, supportive environment where learning goes beyond textbooks and tests. The Preparatory Programs support students who thrive in a structured setting without the added stress of homework or standardized testing.

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Skills Schools Learning Students 137

Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

Actionable Tip : Assign a dedicated AI governance team to monitor adherence to policies. Pilot and Evaluate : Test AI applications in low-risk areas and gather feedback to refine strategies. His work is grounded in a belief that great design and strategy should serve access, equity, and outcomes. Chris holds a B.A.

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Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 75

Elevate k12

JULY 3, 2025

The result: districts are facing shortages of educators who are not only qualified to teach, but certified in areas where compliance is non-negotiable, such as delivering IEP services, bilingual content-based instruction, or state-tested core courses. This frames the conversation around compliance and student access, not just HR shortages.

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Special Education English Language Languages 94

Teacher Mood

JUNE 11, 2025

I’ll share practical ways it helps with common grading and documentation headaches, plus a teacher-tested tip that keeps your paper gradebook in sync with your digital one. Situation 1: “Is This Assignment Missing?” Include the assignment name and date at the top of each column. You’re standing at your desk. Things change.

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Grades Special Education Assignments Testing 52

k12

JULY 10, 2025

Leveraging Technology One of the most significant advantages of online learning is access to various digital tools that go far beyond what’s available in a traditional classroom. Online learning isn’t limited to slides and reading assignments.

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Online Learning Quizzes Learning Motivation 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 16, 2025

Assigned seats in a grid pattern aren’t your only option for an engaging classroom setup anymore! For teachers who use this layout, it makes it easy to circulate the room and access each student for personalized attention. There are endless possibilities for seating layouts in your classroom, and each has its own benefits.

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Classroom Management Discussions Grades Lecturing 98

Teachers Pay Teachers

MAY 21, 2025

Like the smile from acing a test or the joy of earning a reward, those flashes of satisfaction are unforgettable. Turn off the lights and test it out. Help students understand how wind, ice, and water wear things down by assigning group or partner investigations using simple foods like graham crackers.

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Elementary School Elementary School Science Schools 75

Elevate k12

JUNE 20, 2025

High workload: Besides teaching classes, grading assignments and exams, and providing feedback, full-time teachers must plan lessons, attend meetings and professional development programs, and organize extracurricular activities. States that paid the highest salaries were Washington ($72.3k), California($73.2k), and New York ($76.4k).

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Teachers Education Attention Coaching 52

k12

JUNE 10, 2025

For starters, my online school allows me to have flexibility in my class and assignment schedule. In addition, I have access to many different course levels that might not be available otherwise. In addition, on my wall, I have a monthly calendar full of school things and upcoming tests, assignments, and projects.

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History English Schools Students 52

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

While digital literacy is about accessing and sharing information through digital tools, data literacy is about making sense of the information those tools produce and using it wisely. Every test score, attendance log, learning app, or digital assignment generates data. This is where data literacy comes in. It is essential.

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Ethics Education Culture Social Studies 297

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Not only has the explosion of artificial intelligence (AI) and chatbots created concern about assigning writing, but myriad challenges exist when we send writing home with students. #1 As a result, writing assignments often fail to meet the psychological needs of autonomy, competence, and relatedness required for motivation.

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Assignments Writing Feedback Motivation 458

eSchool News

APRIL 21, 2023

history teacher Travis Malekpour hesitated assigning his students work in the classroom that required a computer. Three years later, Malekpour, who teaches in Queens, doesn’t think twice about assigning and grading in-class work that requires a device. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. newsletters.

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Accessibility Teachers History Instructors 262

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

per month for one access to one digital textbook or $14.99 per month to access all of the more than 1,500 titles on the company’s platform, with each plan requiring a four-month minimum. Users also get access to audiobook versions of their texts?available That’s why the all-access model is so significant?it

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Textbooks Accessibility Plagiarism Assignments 212

Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2020

Colleges have long had offices designed to support students who have learning disabilities and to encourage broader accessibility in the classroom and beyond. On the latest installment of our monthly online discussion forum, EdSurge Live , we explored accessibility in this unusual era of emergency remote teaching.

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Accessibility Disabilities Universal Design Syllabus 217

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 11, 2022

It has been estimated that college students across the globe devote in excess of a billion hours per year to “disposable” assignments (Wiley, 2016). Moving from essential to “renewable” assignments means that the students see the tasks as sufficiently meaningful to be kept and even passed on to others. What a waste!

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Assignments Motivation Science Study 131

Edsurge

JULY 11, 2024

This practice has enabled the growth of a digital subscription business model for textbooks, where publishers sign deals with colleges and bookstores to charge students fees in exchange for access to mostly online versions of the course materials assigned for their classes.

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Textbooks Accessibility Assignments Participation 191

eSchool News

MAY 30, 2024

NEW YORK – Brainly, the AI Learning Companion TM used by 15 million monthly active users, announces the release of Test Prep, the latest AI-powered innovation designed to improve test scores, boost student confidence and reduce anxiety. students confirming they don’t give themselves enough time to study for their tests.

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Testing Exams Textbooks Students 139

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Therefore, I needed a well-stocked and easily accessed SEL toolbox. This is not a time for discussions of missing assignments, test grades, or behavior issues. Realizing there is no single strategy or activity that will address every need was monumental. The SEL needs of my students are as varied as the students themselves.

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STEM Assignments Testing Discussions 345

eSchool News

MARCH 18, 2021

Therefore, I needed a well-stocked and easily accessed SEL toolbox. This is not a time for discussions of missing assignments, test grades, or behavior issues. Realizing there is no single strategy or activity that will address every need was monumental. The SEL needs of my students are as varied as the students themselves.

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Teaching STEM Assignments Testing 339

eSchool News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Key points: It is critical to monitor AI systems for bias and impact on student groups AI use guide helps students navigate AI in learning AI’s transformative role in accessibility For more news on AI and bias, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub In the quickly evolving landscape of AI, education stands at the forefront.

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Motivation Essay Learning Beliefs 327

eSchool News

AUGUST 7, 2024

Although some gains in high school students’ technological device and internet access have occurred since ACT first investigated the digital divide in 2018, device and internet access of students with lower family incomes is lagging that of students with higher family incomes,” said Jeff Schiel, Ph.D,

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Internet Students Accessibility Study 299

eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Passive learning, on the other hand, means students passively receive information–for example, students might use a Chromebook to take a test or submit assignments in a learning management system. Active learning with technology involves the use of edtech tools and digital resources to discover, analyze, and apply learning.

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Activities Middle School Middle School Critical Thinking 312

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

You can create quizzes for the books your students are reading and assign collections to your students. Epic is currently a free resource for teachers and allows students access to around 20,000 books from 7-3. Your district can purchase a school account and it will provide 24/7 access to around 40,000 books to students.

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Elementary School Elementary School Schools Quizzes 336

eSchool News

MARCH 30, 2020

Thousands of school districts, responsible for millions of students, are being put to the test in how they respond and stay resilient during this global pandemic. This requires a blended approach to account for families in our community without access to technology in their homes.

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Internet Assignments Testing Student Engagement 283

eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2024

These AI tools help students fine-tune their essays before they connect with a live tutor or before they submit their assignments to teachers. Educators who use the Chrome extension Brisk are using AI to ensure information is accessible to all learners. The company is fully committed to using AI for good.

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Feedback Essay Writing Learning Styles 329

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

Last week it dawned on me that I can assign homework to be completed in pairs and groups virtually. Not only did students complete the assignments, but they were excited about it. Second, students who are weak at a subject or do not have sufficient help at home can access peer support online. The results? A smashing success!

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Assignments Schools Middle School Middle School 318

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

A first-year seminar provides a perfect structure for this assignment, but it could be used in a variety of courses. In this first-year seminar course students get the usual instruction on learning strategies, but more importantly they complete an assignment in the seminar called a Strategy Project Assignment.

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Exams Assignments Study Evaluation 105

eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2024

Some studies have suggested that non-native language speakers struggle to access effective healthcare, while others have found increases in negative interactions. In the past, limited-English or non-English households may have struggled with understanding assignments, feedback, or grading.

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English Education Language Languages 305