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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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

APRIL 25, 2025

Study the existing literature on the intersection between childrens learning and advanced tech features. Others were the kids of my wifes clients, and we also posted in Bay Area Facebook groups inviting parents who were interested in having their children participate in early tests.

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k12 Digest

JULY 1, 2025

Since 2009, he has taught History, English, and Theology in the United States, and has since expanded his expertise to the Social Sciences, Humanities, and Business studies in China. Traditional tests don’t always capture things like creativity, grit, or collaboration. That’s why we focus on competency-based assessment.

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Edsurge

JULY 16, 2025

These disparities don’t reflect differences in ability, they reflect differences in access. Housing discrimination from the 1930s to 1960s led to generational wealth disparities , unequal access to resources and residential segregation. Local property taxes remain the primary driver of school funding in many states.

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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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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. A University of Pennsylvania study from 2024 found that students using AI for math prep scored lower.

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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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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 22, 2025

Introduce social studies experiences 6. Introduce core subjects, like math, English, science, and social studies, through play, creativity, and real-world experiences. Students study six novels, learn to write multiple essay formats, write and study poetry, and learn discussion skills. Start with core concepts 2.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

Studies have found that while many online learning programs can produce significant gains when used at recommended dosages, only about 5% of students actually use them as recommended. Of course, structural barriers—like scheduling, accountability policies, and tech access—also play a role in why usage remains low.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Additionally, I emphasize context-sensitive pedagogy, particularly for rural and underserved areas where access and background vary significantly. I have seen powerful learning emerge when students explore a topic like “community resilience” through the lenses of science, social studies, and civic action.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

Through best practices, case studies, and expert insights, we outline a step-by-step guide for institutions to craft their AI policies. Pilot and Evaluate : Test AI applications in low-risk areas and gather feedback to refine strategies. Create Governance Structures : Form committees or task forces to oversee AI implementation.

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Cult of Pedagogy

APRIL 27, 2025

In the 10 years since I chose a book called Make it Stick for a book study in the summer of 2015, I’ve been encouraging teachers to add more retrieval practice to their teaching. A big and growing body of research tells us that when we study with retrieval, we learn and remember things much better than we do by other review methods.

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Multiple Choice Questions Teachers Writing Questions 80

Teach Thought

JULY 10, 2025

Knowledge is evaluated with a slew of assignments and tests, and a letter grade is given as a kind of trophy—As are big trophies, Fs trophies of the wrong kind, but trophies still. Not all students want trophies or gold stickers, or to be patted on the head for ‘studying hard.’ ’ As are Boy Scout Badges. Class rankings?

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

Through best practices, case studies, and expert insights, we outline a step-by-step guide for institutions to craft their AI policies. Pilot and Evaluate : Test AI applications in low-risk areas and gather feedback to refine strategies. Create Governance Structures : Form committees or task forces to oversee AI implementation.

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Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 75

Edsurge

JUNE 27, 2025

For Trumbore, it started in 2004, when she went to Stanford to work for Patrick Suppes, who had been studying computer-assisted learning since the 1960s. But we were so committed to this ideal of access to education and high-quality education. Google and ChatGPT offered college students free access to use [their AI models].

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Additionally, I emphasize context-sensitive pedagogy, particularly for rural and underserved areas where access and background vary significantly. I have seen powerful learning emerge when students explore a topic like “community resilience” through the lenses of science, social studies, and civic action.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

That vision became AEF Schools , a place designed for students who needed something differenta structured, supportive environment where learning goes beyond textbooks and tests. The Preparatory Programs support students who thrive in a structured setting without the added stress of homework or standardized testing.

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Brown Bag Teacher

JULY 16, 2025

Morphology is the study of morphemes —the smallest units of meaning in language. Best Practices for Morphology Instruction Research and classroom-tested practices agree: effective morphology instruction in upper elementary is: 1. Let’s dig into what it looks like in real classrooms. What Is Morphology, Really?

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Faculty Focus

JULY 6, 2025

It outlines our approach to conceptualizing student voter engagement, details some key organizational support that is widely accessible to campuses, and reflects on the relative success of different methods of outreach to students. Dr. Ben Medeiros is Assistant Professor of Communication Studies at SUNY Plattsburgh. ALL IN Challenge.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 6, 2025

It outlines our approach to conceptualizing student voter engagement, details some key organizational support that is widely accessible to campuses, and reflects on the relative success of different methods of outreach to students. Dr. Ben Medeiros is Assistant Professor of Communication Studies at SUNY Plattsburgh. ALL IN Challenge.

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Elevate k12

JULY 3, 2025

The result: districts are facing shortages of educators who are not only qualified to teach, but certified in areas where compliance is non-negotiable, such as delivering IEP services, bilingual content-based instruction, or state-tested core courses. This frames the conversation around compliance and student access, not just HR shortages.

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Teach Hub

JULY 18, 2025

Having fluency with these facts and terms allows a child’s brain to free up space so they can access higher-order thinking. Science and social studies depend on accurately recalling key terms, dates, and processes before deeper connections can be made. This is where rote learning comes into play.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

MAY 21, 2025

Like the smile from acing a test or the joy of earning a reward, those flashes of satisfaction are unforgettable. Study the states of matter with quick experiments for kids Projected Time : 5-20 minutes, but can vary Concepts : States of matter Materials : Varies This age group loves anything they can dig their fingers into.

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Cal Matters

JUNE 25, 2025

And they entered college with gaps in study skills and anxiety about social interactions. During lockdown students weren’t able to bond and build connections to the institution, or even access support structures,” she said. Many spent their senior year on Zoom, without homecomings, proms or graduations.

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eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2025

NSF has long been a primary funder of this work, and one of the few institutions that helps researchers not only test new ideas in the classroom, but figure out what worked and why–which is key to replicating a successful program. Families also got to put their building skills to the test.

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2025

Dave Peth, the creator and executive producer of PBS show “Lyla in the Loop,” has worked on other educational media in his 20-plus years in the industry, and he says “no one” deploys the level of rigorous research and testing used in PBS programming. The studies showcasing the positive effects of PBS on children’s learning seem endless.

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Cal Matters

MAY 22, 2025

The NIH web pages for the grants CalMatters looked up, including U-RISE , are no longer accessible. Photo by Adriana Heldiz, CalMatters Equipment and testing samples at a reasearch lab at Cal State San Marcos on May 6, 2025. She wants to study microbiology the research bug that bit her initially and brought her to San Marcos.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 19, 2017

When teachers used digital educational games in the classroom, students raised test scores by more than half a letter grade in only three weeks, according to a study from researchers at Vanderbilt University and partners at Legends of Learning , a research-driven educational game platform.

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Edsurge

MAY 28, 2025

But when she was placed in Jackson, Mississippi, at preschools that served poorer families, she found the tests were no longer working. It was, I dont think this child has a speech or language issue, but the test says theyre at risk. And also the other way, of it not identifying children I thought were at risk, Speights says.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

There, administrators recently partnered with Carnegie Mellon to pioneer the development and pilot testing of the nation’s first coherent K-12 curriculum on computational thinking. Vincent College's Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children’s Media to study interactions between teachers and students through the use of technology.

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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. Every test score, attendance log, learning app, or digital assignment generates data. This is where data literacy comes in. It is essential.

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Edsurge

APRIL 21, 2025

Access to pediatric care can also be limited for families lin rural areas. Children enrolled in Head Start receive more access to comprehensive care, including annual physicals, trips to the dentist, disability testing and an overall focus on nutritional services. There are families that ask, Are you closing?

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eSchool News

JULY 6, 2022

Many other states already have fully online tests—and in response to the pandemic, graduate entrance and career certification exams have shifted online as well. As the trend toward wholly online testing continues, education leaders must consider how to ensure digital equity for the students taking these exams.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

Shift towards digital testing Following the SATs transition to a digital format in 2024, the ACT is now set to go digital in 2025. This shift isnt just about moving assessments online–its about making tests more efficient and accessible for students. This simply isnt true.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

million people (equal to the population of France), speak a language other than English at home, according to the Center for Immigration Studies. When it comes to taking tests not in their first language, these groups can be at a notable disadvantage – especially for tests that influence a test-takers’ future.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

College admissions trends have followed suit, especially regarding standardized testing. The debate over using test scores in college admissions has oscillated between requiring them and questioning their necessity in favor of relying more on student grade point averages (GPAs). Over time, standardized tests have evolved in many ways.

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