eSchool News

MAY 22, 2025

While we often discuss how absenteeism affects students, we rarely acknowledge its devastating impact on the educators who show up every day to empty chairs. As districts nationwide struggle to keep classrooms staffed, many fail to recognize a key driver of teacher burnout: chronic absenteeism. According to a recent report , 40.7

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Teachers Students Achievement Communication 282

k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

In a recent interview with K12 Digest, Nam Ngo Thanh discussed his experience with technology, innovation, and education. For example, when I want to foster peer dialogue, I might use technology to let students record and respond to one another in a way that feels safe and authentic, especially for those who may be shy in live discussion.

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Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 247

eSchool News

JUNE 16, 2025

These platforms are designed to be interactive, accessible, and aligned with educational standards, offering students the opportunity to explore STEM topics at their own pace–and often, while having fun. These “snacks” are short, creative experiments that use easily accessible materials to teach key scientific principles.

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STEM Learning Science Textbooks 228

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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Students Counselling Beliefs Achievement 258

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 24, 2025

AI tutors are transforming education by offering personalized, accessible, and efficient learning support. Encryption, limited access, and regular audits help maintain data security across platforms. As opioid addiction remains a global health concern, medications like Suboxone are commonly discussed in training programs.

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Disabilities Ethics Schools Plagiarism 149

Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2025

Afterward, the participant’s mom, who helped them publish the book, discussed the use of AI with the student. 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.

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Essay Ethics Fairness Assignments 166

k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

In a recent interview with K12 Digest, Nam Ngo Thanh discussed his experience with technology, innovation, and education. For example, when I want to foster peer dialogue, I might use technology to let students record and respond to one another in a way that feels safe and authentic, especially for those who may be shy in live discussion.

Interdisciplinary 144

Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 144

Faculty Focus

MAY 20, 2025

Without adequate reading, students will be reluctant, or unable, to participate in class discussions and conversations for lack of understanding and fear of not measuring-up to peers (Severe, E., Preparing to join classroom discussions requires intentional preparation. Stalnaker, J., Hubbard, A., H., & Bailey, E.

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Instructors Assignments Participation Students 93

Edsurge

JULY 8, 2025

Less than 1 percent of students discussed social media, although Friis estimates many of the concerns students have regarding bullying or interpersonal relationship woes happen online. The effects of AI on adolescent development are nuanced and complex; AI is not all ‘good’ or ‘bad,’” the recommendation says.

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Counselling Students Laboratory Peer Review 169

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. You can also access edible PowerPoints, graphic organizers, and research projects.

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2025

Research shows that it can also be difficult to access these courses, though, especially for students of color and those from lower income areas. This data has broadened education researchers understanding of dual enrollment programs, including how access varies from state to state and which subjects are the most crucial for dual enrollment.

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eSchool News

APRIL 28, 2025

We’ve learned from our lengthy discussions and research that for schools to truly partner with parents, something has to change in many organizations’ approaches to K-12 apps.” “The challenges with this approach depend on which type of user you are.

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Schools Communication Evaluation Feedback 261

Edsurge

JULY 10, 2025

After you’ve completed the assessments, discuss your strengths and challenges, prioritize key areas and determine goals. We ask vendors to take our survey for curriculum tools that specifically looks at accessibility,” says Samantha Reid, educational technology coordinator. “It It has to be AA rated or we don’t buy it.”

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Culture Multidisciplinary Evaluation English 144

Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2025

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. Given that we are discussing learning environments for students and families, in many ways, it is. They need a new space entirely, and I was ready to build it.

Schools 148

Schools Beliefs Culture Testing 148

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. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

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Laboratory Social Studies Education Middle School 182

Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

AI-enabled systems such as adaptive learning platforms, chatbots, and generative tools like ChatGPT can provide students with on-demand explanations, simulate peer discussions, offer low-stakes quizzes, and give instant feedback. AI Tools In the Flipped Classroom 2.0 Flipped Classroom 2.0

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Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 89

Tim Manson

JULY 10, 2025

Yet, I have had little opportunity to discuss my particular opinions. I would love to discuss the aims, objectives and key foci for what consitutues learning in 2025 (and beyond) in Northern Ireland. We need more space to meet, discuss, chat and share ideas. All postgraduate training should be free and easily accessible.

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Curriculum Blended Learning Knowledge Discussions 96

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. 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 118

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 94

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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Motivation Learning Students Achievement 272

Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

AI-enabled systems such as adaptive learning platforms, chatbots, and generative tools like ChatGPT can provide students with on-demand explanations, simulate peer discussions, offer low-stakes quizzes, and give instant feedback. AI Tools In the Flipped Classroom 2.0 Flipped Classroom 2.0

Critical Thinking 95

Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 95

Faculty Focus

JUNE 10, 2025

But scholars like Maha Bali reminded me that we need to engage with AI in order to discuss its implications and influence its outcomes. As GenAI use increases in our course development processes, I will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using specific tools, and we will work together to decide whether and how GenAI will be applied.

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Instructors Critical Thinking Plagiarism Intelligence 82

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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Languages Language Participation Writing 52

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. Lloyd Lindley Jr.

Teaching 54

Teaching Elementary School Elementary School Failure 54

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. Lloyd Lindley Jr.

Teaching 54

Teaching Elementary School Elementary School Failure 54

Cult of Pedagogy

APRIL 27, 2025

But it’s not retrieval if they have access to the information they’re trying to retrieve. ” “That’s going to guide our discussion for the day,” she explains. students relying on notes: “It’s tempting for students to want to use their notes at first,” Blunt explains.

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Multiple Choice Questions Teachers Writing Questions 80

Faculty Focus

MAY 15, 2025

This article includes a free, open-access resource for educators: What Your Students Arent Telling You: Listening, Learning, and Leading with Empathy. I wanted to change thatnot just by asking better questions, but by building an open-access platform that would amplify student voices and inform actionable change.

Disabilities 54

Disabilities Course Design Students Lecturing 54

Faculty Focus

JUNE 10, 2025

But scholars like Maha Bali reminded me that we need to engage with AI in order to discuss its implications and influence its outcomes. As GenAI use increases in our course development processes, I will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using specific tools, and we will work together to decide whether and how GenAI will be applied.

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Instructors Critical Thinking Plagiarism Intelligence 67

Faculty Focus

APRIL 22, 2025

One student posited that AI could extend and enrich student learning by assisting in generating ideas, discussion points, and encouraging critical thinking. Discuss potential scenarios where they might utilize AI in the university classroom, preparing them for the challenges and opportunities ahead. 2023, March 21). GatesNotes.

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Ethics Plagiarism Education Intelligence 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. His work is grounded in a belief that great design and strategy should serve access, equity, and outcomes. Chris holds a B.A.

Ethics 75

Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 75

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. Many faculty are often unprepared for the volume of work that comes with teaching online.

eLearning 70

eLearning Students Assignments Feedback 70

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. Many faculty are often unprepared for the volume of work that comes with teaching online.

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eLearning Students Assignments Feedback 68

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 139

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. Today, emergent bilingual (EB) students, also known as English learners, account for 10.6 percent of U.S.

English 129

English Languages Language Assignments 129

k12 Online Schools

JUNE 24, 2025

Relevance in Today’s Society In a world where information is abundant and easily accessible, being digitally literate is more important than ever. Parents can facilitate discussions about media consumption, helping children develop a critical eye towards the content they engage with.

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Skills Critical Thinking Evaluation Discussions 52

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

MAY 11, 2025

I admit that I did not have the most thoughtful or eloquent answer as I discussed trying to keep up with advances, to recognize the utility of AI, but also to continue to foster critical thinking skills in my students. He said that students have had access to the information we teach prior to AI.

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Instructors Motivation Critical Thinking Students 98