Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

As a writer, my Indigenous culture shows up in my poetry. When I was a student, I struggled to see my people represented in curricula, so when I design Spanish and social studies classes, I work to decolonize my lessons and reclaim Indigenous history.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Available within Discovery Education Experience, the essential companion for engaged K-12 classrooms, this new content supports instruction in a variety of disciplines including ELA, Math, Social Studies, and Careers Exploration. The new civics-focused series, Need toKnow Jr., Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Poptential , an award-winning family of free social studies course packages, has expanded and enhanced its Bell Ringer content with the goal of providing a bell ringer for every day of the school year. Poptential is available via a digital platform that allows students to access lessons even in poor bandwidth environments.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Social Studies teachers seem to have an impossible challenge: take events that happened hundreds or thousands of years ago and make them relevant to today’s teens. Increasingly, teachers are embracing the very pop culture that students love, and infusing it into their instruction to engage students and illustrate key concepts.

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eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2022

It also examines survey results and statewide policies to understand the extent to which principals have access to high-quality learning opportunities and the role of policies in increasing access. The study’s authors are Linda Darling-Hammond, Marjorie E. Wechsler, Stephanie Levin, Melanie Leung-Gagné and Steve Tozer.

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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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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Districts have taken a wide range of approaches, as documented by the Manpower Demonstration Research Corporation, a nonprofit that studies how government policies impact low-income families. Others are applied more broadly, like mentorship programs or culturally responsive curriculum. Do you know what happened?”

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

The Rise of Online Learning Online learning has increasingly become a staple in education, with studies showing that over 30% of students now prefer it over traditional classroom settings. Moreover, issues like digital dividewhere not all students have equal access to technologyraise concerns about equity in education.

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Edsurge

APRIL 21, 2023

Families with social and economic capital tend to provide their children with more educational tools and opportunities, including enrichment activities, access to technology and familiarity with the learning process. However, working towards equity and access is of paramount importance. Ensure access to quality curriculum materials.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Poptential , a family of award-winning social studies course packages that infuse lessons with digital storytelling, offers an array of engaging content to illustrate the culture, traditions, and history of Native Americans for National American Indian Heritage Month. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Click to tweet.

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History Culture Social Studies Quizzes 282

eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2023

Poptential , an award-winning family of free social studies course packages, offers instructors a variety of content to help students learn about the national debt using pop culture media to engage students. Poptential is available via a digital platform that allows students to access lessons even in poor bandwidth environments.

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eSchool News

APRIL 22, 2021

The study found that job demands and access to work resources were the most common causes of stress among educators. Other sources of stress, according to Pennsylvania State University, include school culture (including school leadership, or lack thereof) and high job demands. Common sources of mental stress.

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eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2024

The culture and climate of the social studies classroom has changed, and the way teachers teach social studies has to change with it. The modern social studies classroom should now be a classroom full of student inquiry and choice. They need to be able to place their findings in the overall context of the course.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The LRE ensures that students under IDEA are offered equitable access to education alongside their non-disabled peers. Foster a collaborative classroom culture A collaborative classroom culture encourages students to work together and appreciate the unique perspectives that their peers bring to the table.

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eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2022

Numerous studies have shown the lifelong importance of exercise and playing sports for young children. And, unfortunately, we’ve seen tragic examples of youth who were unable to access the support they needed. How can coaches create a culture that encourages open conversations about their player’s mental health?

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eSchool News

APRIL 11, 2023

As Tax Day approaches, Poptential , a family of free social studies course packages, offers instructors media-rich content to teach key concepts about taxation in the United States. Poptential is available via a digital platform that allows students to access lessons even in poor bandwidth environments. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. —

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 21, 2022

In one study, even after all students were provided with a laptop computer, internet access, and headphones, low-income students’ school attendance and engagement were consistently less frequent than their higher-income peers (An, 2021). Some students lacked necessary resources. It was a stressful time for teachers, too.

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Fairness Schools Social Studies Internet 297

eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2024

Key points: Inspiring young women in STEM programs requires cultivating a culture of community Black students need more STEM career exposure Launching a districtwide computer science program for all grades For more news on STEM education, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub All too often, female students are underrepresented in STEM classes.

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eSchool News

MAY 24, 2024

Part of digital equity in schools is access to high-speed internet and reliable technology devices, but another component includes giving all students the opportunity to use those devices and that access to build digital literacy. How access to technology can create equity in schools The latest iteration of the U.S.

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eSchool News

MARCH 4, 2024

While primarily a geography resource, interactive maps can be used across various subjects within the social studies domain. Teachers can integrate maps into lessons related to history, cultural studies, and geopolitics. This is helpful in demonstrating how historical research is connected to current events.

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eSchool News

MAY 8, 2023

The series debuts 20 episodes, additional content partners and added accessibility features. The series also focuses on math, science, social studies, arts and social-emotional learning. Educators can also access guidance on how to use Let’s Learn in the classroom on PBS LearningMedia. on THIRTEEN and 4 p.m.

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Edsurge

MAY 31, 2024

Recently, we took the stage at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) conference to share our experiences designing accessible conferences and events. However, amidst the hustle and bustle of logistical planning and content curation, it is important not to overlook the crucial aspect of accessibility.

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eSchool News

MARCH 18, 2024

As math educators, we can help those students by finding ways to relate their classroom learning to more recognizable cultural frames of reference that are authentic to the range of experiences in the room. Teachers can help students see how math animates science, history, music, social studies, art, and sports.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

Learning a Language: Acquiring a new language involves mastering vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and cultural nuances. I’ve even constructed entire units of study in a playlist to allow students to move through it at a pace that works for them.

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eSchool News

MAY 19, 2021

Through its partnership with VHS Learning, the Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA) provides schools throughout the continent with access to professional development. VHS Learning also offers engaging Online Judaic Studies Courses made possible through a grant from AVI Chai Foundation. About VHS Learning.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 2, 2025

A Global Youth Culture study found that 60% of young people report experiencing depression, 66% struggle with anxiety, and 35% have had suicidal thoughts. Schools must also foster a culture where students feel safe, valued, and connectedwhere they know they have trusted adults and peers they can turn to for support.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Apps can be a valuable resource for educators who have access to mobile devices and who want to engage students with digital resources. Think about adding the app in as part of an activity for health, social studies, civics, home economics, or career readiness classes.

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eSchool News

APRIL 8, 2022

New Jersey has the most students studying a world language (51 percent), followed by the District of Columbia (47 percent) and Wisconsin (36 percent). The lack of accessibility to world language courses can also mar students’ future career prospects. Benefits of learning another language.

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Languages Language Learning Students 271

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 15, 2023

In the “connect” phase, students anchor new information or ideas to their prior knowledge, making unfamiliar content more accessible and resonant. Geography and Culture Connect: After studying a foreign country, ask students to find similarities between their own community and the one they studied.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Online education is providing students with access to world-class private school education – at affordable prices. Mental Health The Sora study found that 74% of parents are concerned their school is not doing enough to support student mental health. Grading is entirely outdated, with mastery-based assessments taking center-stage.

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eSchool News

MARCH 19, 2025

SEL is more accessible and engaging than ever, thanks to digital tools and online resources intended to reach all students. The site includes guides for integrating SEL into curricula, policy recommendations, and real-world case studies showcasing the benefits of SEL in schools.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The committee that wrote the report emphasized that rural areas already have many STEM learning opportunities and resources that urban areas may lack, such as access to natural spaces. and many federal and state agencies are working to improve access and adoption.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Many students have used 3D printers to solve real-world problems, such as printing affordable and accessible prosthetics for those in need. By incorporating hands-on activities, real-world problem-solving, edtech tools, interdisciplinary learning, and a culture of curiosity, teachers can create a dynamic and engaging learning environment.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 20, 2022

19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — TutorMe , the online tutoring solution of the future, and Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) today announced an agreement to provide more than 35,000 K-12 students with free access to TutorMe’s online 24/7 tutoring service for the 2021-2022 school year. OKLAHOMA CITY, Jan.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

So, I know firsthand how important equitable access to resources is, and how hard we educators work to set our students up for success. Teachers in rural areas are exceptionally creative, working around limited library access, funding restrictions, and the ever-present battle with scaling best practices to support their students.

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eSchool News

MARCH 17, 2023

The study found that, despite the widespread perception that American society wants K-12 schools to prepare students for college, college is not as important to parents as it used to be. Instead, the study reported, today’s parents would like to see their children develop practical skills “for both life and career” (p.

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Critical Thinking Ethics Disabilities Education 291

eSchool News

AUGUST 23, 2022

Poptential , a free curriculum that infuses lessons with digital storytelling using pop culture references, also uses SpongeBob SquarePants. Poptential uses a variety of pop culture media to illustrate concepts, including those taken from sitcoms, movies, animations, cartoons, late-night shows, and other sources.

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