eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Highlights include new Math Talks for grades 3-5, which feature activities focused on making sense of mathematics through open-ended prompts and rich student discussions, Daily Fix-Its and Weekly Edits, which are teacher-led presentations targeting common student grammar errors, and more. The new civics-focused series, Need toKnow Jr.,

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Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2025

In those environments, creativity was often seen as defiance, and culturally relevant teaching was just as perilous. I imagined a space where parents could access tools, attend workshops and learn how to advocate for their children in schools that often silenced or sidelined them. My students were growing. They were curious.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 22, 2025

Students study six novels, learn to write multiple essay formats, write and study poetry, and learn discussion skills. It includes 150 premade lessons and a hands-on approach with partner work, discussions, and games. Find ways to connect it to your family’s culture, traditions, and everyday life.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

We’ve discussed grit, growth mindset, intrinsic motivation, relevance, autonomy, and purpose. Of course, structural barriers—like scheduling, accountability policies, and tech access—also play a role in why usage remains low. And motivation, for adolescents, flows from that deep biological imperative. All of those are real.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

Central to our discussion is the assertion that a “one-size-fits-all” approach to AI adoption is inadequate for educational institutions, whose missions and values differ significantly. Institutions should: Foster a Culture of Experimentation : Encourage pilot projects that allow for controlled experimentation.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 20, 2025

Gen ed is great, so why is it discussed as a “hurdle.” Currently, she is in a general psychology course, and although she finds the concepts interesting, she is grinding her way through online discussion boards to finish her degree. She is not being asked to manufacture responses to hypothetical scenarios on weekly discussion boards.

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Syllabus Education Ethics Instructors 89

Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

Central to our discussion is the assertion that a “one-size-fits-all” approach to AI adoption is inadequate for educational institutions, whose missions and values differ significantly. Institutions should: Foster a Culture of Experimentation : Encourage pilot projects that allow for controlled experimentation.

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Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 71

Elevate k12

MAY 15, 2025

It makes learning more accessible by setting the stage and giving students the context they need to engage with confidence. You can spotlight a few responses or guide discussion using sentence starters. As they work, have them discuss their ideas and use sentence frames to explain their thinking: Both and have.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 10, 2025

Consider using written reflections, discussion boards, or tools like Jamboard and Padlet. He is the co-founder of a grassroots nonprofit that advocates for equitable access to education, mentorship, and financial literacy in underserved communities. That kind of insight changes how we teach.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 10, 2025

Consider using written reflections, discussion boards, or tools like Jamboard and Padlet. He is the co-founder of a grassroots nonprofit that advocates for equitable access to education, mentorship, and financial literacy in underserved communities. That kind of insight changes how we teach.

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Teaching Elementary School Elementary School Failure 53

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Moreover, issues like digital dividewhere not all students have equal access to technologyraise concerns about equity in education. Platforms like Zoom or Google Classroom enable real-time discussions, while forums foster ongoing dialogue beyond scheduled sessions. Another concern is the varying levels of access to technology.

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Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 128

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 16, 2025

Conference Seating: Best for whole-class discussions 2. Horseshoe: Best for class discussions and inclusivity 5. Conference Seating: Best for whole-class discussions Similar to group pods, this type of classroom seating arrangement involves having all of the desks connected to feel more like a large conference room table.

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Classroom Management Discussions Grades Lecturing 98

Faculty Focus

JUNE 24, 2025

Online courses can quickly become overwhelming as the emails, discussion posts, and papers roll in like the next COVID-19 variant. An online class can have a constant presence in your work life and your home life, as access is just a click away. The slow professor: Challenging the culture of speed in the academy.

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eLearning Students Assignments Feedback 63

Faculty Focus

JUNE 24, 2025

Online courses can quickly become overwhelming as the emails, discussion posts, and papers roll in like the next COVID-19 variant. An online class can have a constant presence in your work life and your home life, as access is just a click away. The slow professor: Challenging the culture of speed in the academy.

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eLearning Students Assignments Feedback 62

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

At the heart of AEFs teaching methods is the belief that learning should be engaging and accessible. Multi-sensory learning techniques, such as hands-on activities, visual aids, and interactive discussions, further enhance understanding and retention. But communication isnt just about updatesits about meaningful conversations.

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Skills Schools Learning Students 137

Cal Matters

JUNE 25, 2025

During lockdown students weren’t able to bond and build connections to the institution, or even access support structures,” she said. Here’s how “During lockdown students weren’t able to bond and build connections to the institution, or even access support structures,” Mata said. Tradition is the backbone of campus culture.”

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Math English Lecturing High School 88

Edsurge

APRIL 22, 2025

Now, a dozen students from six families are suing the department for sidelining books, curriculum and cultural awareness events that conflict with the presidents goal of excising gender ideology and diversity, equity and inclusion from public life. The plaintiffs paint another picture of DoDEA.

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Schools History Students Culture 114

Edsurge

JULY 2, 2025

Librarians have been on the forefront of efforts to protect access to books in school libraries, and experts from two library organizations recently released their analysis on the state of book bans. white children and boys) feel “psychological distress” by discussing racial or gender discrimination.

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Schools Writing Beliefs Accessibility 141

Teachers Pay Teachers

MAY 28, 2025

High School Back to School Would You Rather Conversation Starters Activities By College Counselor Studio Grades: 9th-12th Get back to school on the right foot with 100 colorful discussion question prompts. Theyre great for class discussions, journaling, debate topics, or just some lighthearted brain breaks for high school.

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High School High School Questions Schools 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. In social studies , students can interpret historical or demographic data, question sources, and discuss how data is used to shape policy.

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Ethics Education Culture Social Studies 296

Edsurge

JULY 3, 2025

This is especially true in parts of the country where state legislatures have enacted laws criminalizing what educators can and can’t say about politically, religiously, or morally divisive topics, as well as regions where public services are underfunded and access to books is already scarce. The breadth of access differs among libraries.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 16, 2024

This rapid adoption brings significant risks, particularly regarding data privacy and accessibility. Ensuring that AI tools protect student data and comply with accessibility standards is crucial for creating an inclusive and secure educational environment. However, it also poses challenges related to data privacy and accessibility.

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Accessibility Schools Testing Evaluation 319

eSchool News

MAY 9, 2024

This framework acknowledges and values the cultural backgrounds, identities, and experiences of all students, creating an inclusive environment where every learner can thrive. By prioritizing cultural responsiveness, school leaders can foster a sense of belonging and empowerment among students, teachers, and the broader school community.

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Culture Schools Cognitive Development Classroom Management 288

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Cultural competency and AI To become effective agents of change, the next generation of teachers will need to take ownership of three core areas: cultural competency, social-emotional learning, and innovative practices (including AI).

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Culture Teachers Plagiarism Ethics 243

Catlin Tucker

MAY 2, 2025

Facilitating meaningful discussion in a physical classroom is challenging enough. Discussion plays a vital role in building social presence, or the sense of being seen, heard, and valued, in an online course. Why Prioritize Online Discussions? They can: Connect students to an online learning community. That foundation is trust.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 14, 2020

The audience can use any device to access Mentimeter. This made the responses easier to see and discuss. I shared the TRACE acronym for the tenets of school culture, which Jason Green talked about in our conversation on my podcast, The Balance. Particpants enter a six-digit code that takes them directly to your presentation.

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Multiple Choice Questions Lecturing Participation Distance Learning 464

Edsurge

MAY 20, 2024

While thoughtful assessment design and implementation are necessary for student success, building a strong assessment culture in schools is often overlooked but equally important. ISTE is collaborating with the National Center for the Improvement of Educational Assessment (NCIEA) to explore the characteristics of a healthy assessment culture.

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Culture Beliefs Testing Evaluation 194

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

As a writer, my Indigenous culture shows up in my poetry. In doing so, it makes me wonder, what else have we unknowingly appropriated from Indigenous culture? Hence, when I saw that the facilitators of the GBL webinar were appropriating Indigenous culture, I had to speak up.

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Culture Teaching History Social Studies 209

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

Activity, context, and culture are central to this learning theory, which emphasizes the practical over the abstract. ” When learning happens in context, it reflects a time, place, and culture. When people tackle everyday challenges, they learn. Learning in context makes that learning more relevant and applicable to life.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Key points: Students’ mental health concerns are at an all-time high–but access to resources is severely lacking Equitable access to mental health resources drives academic performance and success See related article: Effective SEL instruction isn’t possible without this key element Kids are facing a crisis unlike anything the U.S.

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Schools Culture Knowledge Accessibility 330

Edsurge

APRIL 29, 2022

The provider shortage and financial roadblocks—even for individuals with insurance—pose major barriers to access for the general public. By increasing support and creating safe spaces to openly discuss common experiences of stress, schools can establish a culture that normalizes addressing mental health, which can reduce stigma.

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Culture Education Schools Communication 187

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Like: What would happen if students had access to a catalog of free and?this culturally relevant textbooks? Six Massachusetts colleges and universities, alongside the state’s Department of Higher Education, are testing their hypothesis that free, culturally relevant textbooks can improve student performance. González says.

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Textbooks Culture Students Participation 187

Edsurge

MARCH 5, 2024

You might think the discussions would involve shouting matches or verbal fireworks. Futernick shares these recorded discussions on his podcast, “ Courageous Conversations About Our Schools. ” I became distressed about these so-called ‘culture wars’ erupting all over the place. And he records the conversations.

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Culture Elementary School Elementary School Schools 199

eSchool News

MAY 13, 2024

When taking into consideration the implications of education in the AC-Stage, much of the discussion has focused on innovation, excellence, and equity. As we unwrap our instructional systems with a lens focused on transformation, there needs to be a triangulation of equity, access, and inclusion to achieve excellence.

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Education Achievement Culture Languages 280

eSchool News

JANUARY 11, 2024

In this conversation, Vidya covers the gamut—discussing the evolution in education, especially in the context of social-emotional learning, parent-teacher communication, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. The use of technology is seen as a tool to bridge gaps and make communication more accessible.

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Communication Culture Discussions Languages 294

eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Build trusting relationships with students to create a culture of belonging Trust is the cornerstone of belonging. Students need us to be accessible, dependable, and trustworthy. Encouraging open dialogue and allowing students to lead discussions about their cultures fosters a climate of true inclusivity.

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Students Culture Attention Discussions 333

eSchool News

JULY 17, 2024

By honoring and embracing our students’ cultural backgrounds, we not only create a sense of belonging but also enhance their educational journey. When schools actively honor students’ cultures and identities, they fulfill these basic safety needs, allowing students to focus more fully on their academic and personal growth.

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Learning Spaces Culture Motivation Learning 300