k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

The impact of technology on the human brain is still being studied, but there is a body of research which is decades old and has increased its capacity to inform education with advances in medical imaging technology. The effect of Brain Based Learning on academic achievement: A meta-analytical study. McClintic, C., & Klimek, K.

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eSchool News

JULY 9, 2024

The partnership will empower students to prioritize mental health by enabling them to access unlimited texting sessions with Counslr’s licensed and vetted mental health support professionals, available on-demand, 24/7/365. “Students today face unprecedented levels of stress and pressure, both academically and socially.

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eSchool News

MAY 7, 2025

About Ignite Reading Ignite Reading is on a mission to ensure every student can access the tools they need to be a confident, fluent reader by the end of 1st grade. School districts nationwide depend on Ignite Readings virtual tutoring program to deliver literacy support at scale for students who need help learning to read.

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

Educators in Miami-Dade County Public Schools use Gemini to generate quizzes and answer keys, and students are creating study materials aligned to concepts they’re struggling with for personalized tutoring and support.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Once upon a time, educators worried about the dangers of CliffsNotes — study guides that rendered great works of literature as a series of bullet points that many students used as a replacement for actually doing the reading. Today, that sure seems quaint.

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k12 Digest

MAY 15, 2025

For example, mobile flashcards and microlearning videos- short, focused lessons accessible via smartphones- allow students to review and reinforce knowledge in brief intervals, boosting retention and engagement [2]. Students in remote areas can access the same quality of instruction as those in educational hubs.

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

Study the existing literature on the intersection between childrens learning and advanced tech features. Affordable and accessible tech stands to open up opportunities for them. But you get the best results by acquiring a language before the age of 7, so its vastly beneficial to have early access to learning tools catered to children.

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eSchool News

APRIL 28, 2025

With a universe of educational applications available, the study highlights how the proliferation of individual, poorly integrated digital tools in many districts is impacting students, parents, teachers, and district leaders.

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eSchool News

APRIL 24, 2025

When asked for their best advice when it comes to AI and math education, for example, 61 percent of educators polled suggested that students view AI as a mentor or study partner rather than a crutch, while nearly half (49 percent) see value for students in using AI for help with the process of learning math concepts, rather than to give answers.

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2025

Not only do these courses offer students a jump-start on credits once they get to college, but they also equip them with skills like time management, critical thinking and study habits that researchers say encourage them to enroll and stay in college. Barriers to access vary from state to state, Fink says.

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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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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. activities that encourage students to step into a role of interest. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

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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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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 21, 2021

lecture, discussion, written responses), there are myriad barriers that may make it hard for students to access information and share their learning effectively. Each chapter ends with reflection and discussion questions to guide those book study conversations. Taking time to identify barriers in our design work is critical.

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eSchool News

MAY 12, 2025

When teens take the mic Recent studies show that reading for pleasure among teens is at an all-time low. Tips for teachers: Bringing book reviews to life This project was simple to implement and required little more than student creativity and access to a recording device.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 6, 2025

The focus of this article is to share examples of AI input prompts to generate case studies as a learning tool to help students learn course topics and learning outcomes. Case studies provide opportunities for students to learn and/or reinforce what they have already learned. Make sure the case study is real-world relevant.

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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

JULY 15, 2022

Study after study has shown that effective library programs can increase student literacy and test scores and create more equitable student outcomes. Having access to the skills needed to decode text and other media impacts our students now and forever.

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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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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

The impact of technology on the human brain is still being studied, but there is a body of research which is decades old and has increased its capacity to inform education with advances in medical imaging technology. The effect of Brain Based Learning on academic achievement: A meta-analytical study. McClintic, C., & Klimek, K.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 7, 2020

a unit of study or grading period) can help students form relationships with classmates and feel more connected to a learning community. Teachers in a concurrent classroom can have in-class groups, online groups, or a mix of in-class and online students in groups.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

In-class, students have easy access to the teacher and each other. learning objectives, directions, links, and resources) so that all parts of the lesson are easily accessible by students both in class and online. Students and families have 24/7 access to video instruction online. Remind or ClassroomQ ). ” bit.ly/getyourcopySRM.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 12, 2023

Although intended to tailor academic rigor to students’ level of preparation, the study findings suggest that this practice may be counterproductive by reinforcing risky behaviors that students pick up from their peers. The findings of the UCLA study are not surprising because AVID educators invest so much in their students’ lives.”.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

The goal of UDL is to design “barrier-free, instructionally rich learning environments and lessons that provide access to all students” (Nelson, 2). Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework that is based on a scientific understanding of how people learn. ProjectChoiceBoard.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 23, 2020

Even if teachers cannot require that students attend a live meeting due to concerns around access, connectivity, and availability, these sessions can be recorded and posted on class websites, Google Classroom, or a learning management system. These online sessions are an excellent way to continue teaching and connecting with learners.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

While K-12 schools and higher-ed institutions have spent considerable effort adhering to accessibility standards (and should be applauded for that effort), one in four lawsuits in education center around accessibility. Thus, the focus on captioning–a requirement in K-12 and higher education–has intensified.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 4, 2024

Although fewer than half of all pupils have access to a tablet or laptop, and only two in five have access to a desktop computer, it’s estimated 95 percent of teens have access to a smartphone. So far, discussions have been dominated by UNESCO’s recent counsel calling on schools to ban mobile phones.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

This technology equalizes standards, and enables access for all, resulting in the democratization of education. (1). Digital learning tools include any program, app, or technology that can be accessed via an internet connection. (2) Online resources are available on the web, and will allow a student to proceed with studies off campus.

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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

JANUARY 23, 2024

The study affirmed the increasingly important role of technology in the classroom and the future of AI in education, with 92 percent of teachers using apps or services in their teaching, and 78 percent using those apps at least weekly. What is the importance of AI in education? What are the advantages of AI in education?

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

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. Study and Organization Skills : Teach study strategies, note-taking, and organizational skills to help students manage their time and learning more effectively.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

The problems we’ve experienced educating students who are learning at home, either full time or in a part time model, spotlight needed improvements (particularly with equity of access) and spark new ways of thinking. . Kuato is an edtech gaming company that surveyed 1,000 parents and 600 teachers in the U.K.

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eSchool News

MARCH 15, 2024

Study after study has shown that effective library programs can increase student literacy and test scores and create more equitable student outcomes. Having access to the skills needed to decode text and other media impacts our students now and forever.

Schools 328

Schools Elementary School Elementary School Critical Thinking 328

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

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The study “ A quasi-experimental study of the impact of college-run science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) career days on American students’ STEM career aspirations ,” was published in International Journal of Science Education.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 24, 2025

This study mentions that the ReadWorks program, used for progress monitoring IEP goals, has 1.2 Technology-driven IEPs make learning fun: This study discusses technology-enhanced and game based learning for children with special needs. Data from these programs can be used to create students annual IEP goals.

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eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2025

Beyond academics, consider whether the institution provides career support through career services–does it help students secure internships, research positions, or study abroad opportunities relevant to your field? For students who require accommodations, accessibility services are also essential.

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