k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Her career spans roles as an elementary teacher, instructional coach, mentor, special education administrator, and elementary school principal. These types of activities allow for total engagement and participation for students and allow multiple pathways in the brain to become activated, making retrieval of the learning easier.

Science 246

Science Education Motivation Lecturing 246

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

For many districts, the days of after-school PowerPoint-driven lectures not differentiated by content, expertise, grade-level or delivery, not to mention daylong workshops on an obsolete topic, have recently given way to face-to-face coaching programs and professional learning communities. Hard questions lead to the right answer.

Coaching 189

Coaching Teaching Teachers Mobile Devices 189

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2021

They conducted research, investigated topics, and accessed online texts, resources, and tools. When coaching teachers in a 1:1 environment where all students have devices, I encourage teachers to balance the online and offline learning activities to give students a much-needed break from the screen.

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Blended Learning Critical Thinking Communication Participation 535

eSchool News

AUGUST 20, 2020

mSL CAPITA , a professional development program by mindSpark Learning specifically designed to support coaches and sport organizations, launched its inaugural CAPITA COLab Esports Fellowship for coaches and educators to shape the convergence of traditional sports, esports, industry and education. About mSL CAPITA. About mSL CAPITA.

Coaching 146

Coaching Accessibility Education Fairness 146

Edsurge

JULY 9, 2019

Years before I wrote my book, “Courageous Edventures,” and helped develop an instructional coaching model used in schools across the country, I served as a district leader supporting instructional coaches. And the time they spent with instructional coaches seemed key to moving the needle.

Coaching 167

Coaching Teachers Change Management Achievement 167

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 23, 2022

When I facilitate blended learning workshops, I ask participants to think about these three roles and identify the role they spend the most time and energy in. A video can also make instruction more accessible. I often compare the teacher’s role as facilitator to the work of a coach.

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Blended Learning Feedback Learning Instructors 498

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2024

As such, we created a professional development model that focuses on providing: Ongoing opportunities for teachers to participate in professional learning. How are your teachers using the AI Coach platform by Edthena to support their professional growth? What benefits do you see coming from AI coaching for PD?

Coaching 300

Coaching Peer Review Math Teaching Methods 300

Edsurge

AUGUST 8, 2024

Creating “universal” access to high-quality pre-K will require a massive, long-term public investment (as much as $33 billion, according to NIEER). In the near term, states can increase access by leveraging the existing infrastructure for providing pre-K in the home-based programs that already serve many rural families.

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Accessibility Participation Coaching English 199

eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2024

Urban Assembly, a network of 21 schools, is working with the American Institutes of Research to develop an AI-powered tool that can help instructional coaches analyze videos of teachers delivering lessons and offer feedback, according to network leaders. The use of AI in teacher coaching brings up similar questions.

Intelligence 328

Intelligence Teachers Coaching Feedback 328

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

The program will utilize federal funds under the Every Student Succeeds Act, Title II and feature CORE’s Online Elementary Reading Academy (OERA), as well as individualized coaching sessions for each participating teacher. Instructors will provide support to participants through feedback and dialogue. “We Portland, Ore.,

Teachers 258

Teachers Coaching Textbooks Participation 258

eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2023

Register here , for in-person or virtual access. Class Visits: A PD Model for Teachers Growing Teachers Instructional coaches are frequently asked, “What is everyone else doing in their classrooms?” Caty Carmendy, the Instructional Coach of Mooresville High School, leads the session.

Coaching 258

Coaching Participation Curriculum High School 258

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

My work focuses on supporting leaders, coaches, and teachers in transitioning from traditional teaching practices to blended learning. Inclusion means all students in a learning community have access to resources, opportunities, and a voice in the class dialogue. 3 Valuing Inclusion.

Blended Learning 506

Blended Learning Feedback Coaching Achievement 506

eSchool News

AUGUST 28, 2020

With $250,000 from ECMC Foundation and a matching grant from Strada Education Network, the Emergency Coaching Network will provide up to 5,000 students at participating institutions with support from InsideTrack coaches specially trained to assess and support across a range of challenging situations.

Coaching 252

Coaching Students Evaluation Feedback 252

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Aspiring and current superintendents will have access to unique resources, networking, collaborative problem-solving opportunities, and cohort-based coaching to address leadership challenges in real time,” said Dr. Mark A. Elgart, president and CEO of Cognia.

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Counselling Schools Participation Coaching 263

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 5, 2023

When I coach teachers using the station rotation model that combines individual and collaborative learning activities both online and offline , we talk about how to arrange the furniture in the room to communicate the type of task students are doing. Education is one “make it work” moment after another.

Motivation 481

Motivation Learning Outcomes Communication Coaching 481

Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2025

Developed by Urban Arts in collaboration with Minecraft Education , the program offers middle school teachers professional development, ongoing coaching and a 72-session curriculum built around game-based instruction. Aligning learning with students' interests, like game design, boosts engagement and motivation.

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Ethics Science Game-Based Learning Motivation 146

eSchool News

JANUARY 24, 2025

To meet the districts goal of creating a caring and connected community, in 2022, school leaders formed a workgroup of parents, community members, coaches, and teachers to take inventory of current extracurriculars at all district schools and identify gaps in meeting students diverse interests and hobbies.

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Disabilities Schools Students Coaching 293

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

iMentor, along with a growing supply of online and virtual college access programs, provides a platform and curriculum that blends virtual and face-to-face mentoring. Today, far more of these stories are possible with technology that enables students’ access to supports by eradicating all-too-common geographic or time constraints.

Technology 342

Technology Students Coaching Internet 342

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

“As we talked with EmpowerU students, we realized how much they valued the daily support of their EmpowerU coach—and they wanted an integrated way to access their feedback and encouragement. Integrated communication tools create close collaboration between the school team and the EmpowerU coach. Our new platform does just that.

Coaching 269

Coaching Counselling Learning Students 269

eSchool News

MAY 9, 2024

Recipients were selected through a competitive nomination and application process which highlighted participating districts,’ schools,’ and educators’ commitment to fostering student growth. Congratulations to all who participated in this inaugural event. For the first time this May, the Discovery Education Awards recognized U.S.

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Education Coaching Elementary School Elementary School 276

eSchool News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Coach Leaders: Join your peers in sessions dedicated to upskilling and communication tools that amplify the impact of edtech coaching. Learn best practices and strategies for effective coaching and professional development. Empower your schools tech readiness and strategic planning with in-depth knowledge. 15 at 1 p.m.,

Coaching 252

Coaching Assistive Technology Learning Outcomes Culture 252

eSchool News

AUGUST 19, 2022

“As always, high-quality and timely professional development will be important this coming school year and the use of technology can help coaches and administrators deliver this to teachers. Courtney Groskin, Learning Coach, St. Vrain Valley School District.

Coaching 269

Coaching Special Education Schools Disabilities 269

k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Meanwhile, participating in global education programs in countries like Finland, India, and the U.S. I also coach teachers to view themselves not as content deliverers, but as curators of connection—even in digital spaces. I saw how even the most under-resourced classrooms could transform when teachers felt empowered and supported.

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Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 130

eSchool News

JANUARY 13, 2025

More dollars are being invested in it, partly for the equity and access it brings to all students, regardless of their school or circumstances. Well see more and more high-quality digital resources, co-created with and for youth, most of which they can access anytime, for free, on their phones or other mobile devices.

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Mobile Devices Learning Middle School Middle School 286

eSchool News

APRIL 8, 2015

It can give students access to courses and resources they might not otherwise get. Likewise, efforts to use digital tools in education gain new potential when paired with efforts to give more students access to the best teachers. Technology in education sounds terrific: It can bring the world to a classroom.

Technology 274

Technology Education Coaching Participation 274

eSchool News

JULY 7, 2023

Through this alliance, NASEF and Acer America will provide the training, coaching modules and course certification for schools to structure, implement and maintain an esports program. The Eduverse is accessible on any device, and is also the content hub for schools using ClassVR, Avantis Education’s award-winning all-in-one VR headsets.

Coaching 269

Coaching Social Studies English Art 269

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Athletes take the lead as captains or student coaches. And through the school’s house system, each student gets the chance to participate in and contribute to meaningful events. Its about opening doors, sharing stories, and giving our students access to the kind of real-world advice that can shape their futures.

Schools 223

Schools Culture Interdisciplinary Art 223

eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2024

Amazon Web Services (AWS) in early January announced 15 startup companies selected to participate in the inaugural AWS Education Accelerator. The participating edtech startups are focused on a wide range of solutions for PK-12, higher education, and workforce education customers. Oblio, Inc. Quizard AI, Inc.

Textbooks 300

Textbooks Education Quizzes Intelligence 300

eSchool News

MARCH 25, 2025

We standardized our use of instructional materials and implemented math and literacy coaches at every school. Both of these math programs focus on problem-solving and skills-building in a rigorous but accessible manner, with a blend of direct instruction, structured investigation, and open exploration.

Teachers 262

Teachers Coaching Students Math 262

eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2023

Digital learning cemented itself as a “must have” in schools this year, and equity remained front and center, too, continuing conversations around inequitable technology access, along with racial and socioeconomic disparities and discrimination. Districts will see the value in data-driven instructional coaching. public schools.

Coaching 337

Coaching Special Education Disabilities Communication 337

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2021

With EmpowerU, student growth happens one day at a time, one small step at a time through engaging, online skill-building lessons supported by daily 1:1 motivational coaching. Students can access the EmpowerU portal on any computer or mobile device. More than 98.5% of students would recommend EmpowerU to a friend or classmate.

Coaching 228

Coaching Mobile Devices Motivation Students 228

eSchool News

JANUARY 6, 2021

Keynoters will bring their perspectives on how participants can put equity at the center of their work. PBL Coaching: Supporting Teachers in PBL Project Implementation. PBL World’s dynamic online experience models the best practices of remote learning while also helping participants make deep connections. About PBLWorks.

Participation 243

Participation Coaching Art Achievement 243

k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Her career spans roles as an elementary teacher, instructional coach, mentor, special education administrator, and elementary school principal. These types of activities allow for total engagement and participation for students and allow multiple pathways in the brain to become activated, making retrieval of the learning easier.

Science 130

Science Education Motivation Lecturing 130

eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

To support their professional growth, teachers will also have continued access to the AI Coach platform , which enables them to watch and reflect on videos of their classroom instruction, set professional goals, and receive personalized observation tips, coaching, and resources from a virtual, computerized AI coach.

Schools 337

Schools Coaching STEM Evaluation 337

eSchool News

AUGUST 26, 2024

In partnership with nonprofit Games for Change, participating schools will receive free coaching guidance from esports professionals to help prepare teams across areas ranging from technical skills to health and wellness for gamers. The esports league opened for registration in early August and runs from September 23 to December 13.

Learning 293

Learning Social Studies Science Math 293

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Students of color have historically been underrepresented in AP classes, although participation is on the rise. When teachers participate in curriculum-aligned PD, it improves their implementation of the curriculum in the classroom, which then supports student outcomes. For more information or to sign to participate, visit [link].

Teachers 227

Teachers Coaching Participation Exams 227

eSchool News

JULY 28, 2022

Through the RMG initiative, BCPS partnered with PBLWorks to train most middle school principals, academic coaches, and over 900 teachers in how to lead for and implement Gold Standard PBL with the vision of each student experiencing at least two projects per year. When it’s real to them, the learning is real too.”. About PBLWorks.

Middle School 293

Middle School Middle School Coaching English 293