eSchool News

JUNE 4, 2025

. “This should prompt serious reflection across the tech industry and policymaking circles and reinforce efforts to make parental controls more accessible and user-friendly. ” Key findings from the report: Parental controls are underutilized across each device tested. Census targets for age and gender.

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k12 Digest

JULY 1, 2025

In a case study, we saw students collaborating with multinational companies and startups, with access to authentic design challenges and meaningful engagement with real-world professionals. 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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eSchool News

JUNE 10, 2025

We are proud to partner with school districts across the Commonwealth, ensuring every child has access to the support they need to become confident, capable readers.” During the 2023–2024 school year, seven public school districts in Massachusetts partnered with Catapult Learning to improve early literacy.

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Secondary Education Schools Learning Coaching 251

eSchool News

MAY 27, 2025

This might mean clearly outlining what is expected in an assignment, breaking down large tasks into smaller steps, or organizing test questions in a logical, grouped format. Even simple adjustments–such as dimmable lighting or access to noise-canceling headphones–can create a more comfortable space for learning.

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Students Learning Styles Assignments Communication 243

eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

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. Affordable and accessible tech stands to open up opportunities for them.

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Languages Language Learning English 264

eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2025

Enhances problem-solving & critical thinking Game development forces students to think like systems engineers, breaking down problems, testing outcomes, and refining solutions. Supports accessibility & diverse learning styles Game design adapts to students’ strengths. Games are complex systems with many interconnected layers.

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Game-Based Learning Skills Teaching Gamification 268

eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2025

Across the state, students don’t have equal access to the pathways. Some students get funneled to the military pathway, despite having no aspirations to serve, because the aptitude test is easier to pass. Until disadvantaged kids have access to better instruction and more support, he said, “we’re going to keep spinning this wheel.”

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Exams High School High School Schools 265

eSchool News

APRIL 24, 2025

Almost a quarter (24 percent) of teachers recommended that students create AI-powered flashcards and personalized study plans to help them understand class materials and prepare for tests in the way they learn best. How could or should the math teachers role change as a result of student AI use?

Math 252

Math Participation Feedback High School 252

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. And if that weren’t enough, I’m now navigating this very system as a parent.

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Elementary School Elementary School Testing Accessibility 134

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. Laws like the ADA mandate equal access to digital educational content. How can schools test the accessibility of AI tools?

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Disabilities Ethics Schools Plagiarism 145

eSchool News

JULY 8, 2025

Standardization may improve test scores in certain situations, but does not necessarily improve learning. Do they have access to the tools necessary to be successful? Teachers resort to short, formulaic writing to help students get through material more quickly as well as data and assessment compliance.

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k12 Digest

JULY 1, 2025

In a case study, we saw students collaborating with multinational companies and startups, with access to authentic design challenges and meaningful engagement with real-world professionals. 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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Learning Critical Thinking History Secondary Education 130

eSchool News

JUNE 26, 2025

. “We found that when families are meaningfully involved, it not only helps mitigate pandemic-related learning challenges but also provides long-term benefits for students and school communities beyond just boosting test scores.” ” What is your biggest post-COVID concern?

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Communication English Languages Language 171

k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

In fact, one such study demonstrated that students who were taught in classroom environments which employed strategies aligned to research such as productive struggle, discourse, movement and problem solving scored significantly higher on post-tests recalling and applying previous learning than the control group.

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Science Education Motivation Lecturing 247

eSchool News

JULY 23, 2025

Diffit helps teachers effortlessly craft accessible, engaging learning materials tailored to every student’s level. Once generated, materials can be delivered in multiple formats: downloadable PDF or Word documents, interactive Google Forms, or live assignments via Twee’s online interface.

Feedback 161

Feedback Quizzes Essay Assignments 161

Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2025

A space where test scores didn’t define worth. But for me, it’s more than a label: It’s the name I gave to the moment I chose freedom from micromanagement, standardized tests and a flawed system that was never truly built for the students I loved or the teacher I was becoming. I knew I could no longer beg to do what I knew was right.

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Schools Beliefs Culture Testing 148

eSchool News

MAY 7, 2025

For instance, while the platforms accessibility and flexibility have made Android the platform of choice for educational apps, its open-source structure allows developers to build upon shared libraries and frameworks, many of which have inherent vulnerabilities. Of course, digital learning also depends heavily on internet access.

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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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Instructors Math Study High School 131

k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

In fact, one such study demonstrated that students who were taught in classroom environments which employed strategies aligned to research such as productive struggle, discourse, movement and problem solving scored significantly higher on post-tests recalling and applying previous learning than the control group.

Science 130

Science Education Motivation Lecturing 130

Edsurge

MAY 29, 2025

Partly, these schools are successful because they can access public money while retaining the unique character of an independent school, he added. Drummond at the end of April, less than a month before issuing its decision. The dangers were significant.

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Schools Assignments Questions Testing 77

k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Additionally, I emphasize context-sensitive pedagogy, particularly for rural and underserved areas where access and background vary significantly. Collaboration is key in today’s educational landscape. What strategies should we use to work effectively with other educators, institutions, or education-focused organizations?

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Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 247

Cult of Pedagogy

APRIL 27, 2025

But if you’re new here, I’ll give you a very quick overview: Retrieval practice is the act of trying to recall something you learned from memory by doing things like taking a test on it or using flashcards instead of just looking at, rereading, or reviewing the information. “It doesn’t have that fun feeling.

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Multiple Choice Questions Teachers Writing Questions 80

eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

Of course, structural barriers—like scheduling, accountability policies, and tech access—also play a role in why usage remains low. Billions of dollars and countless reforms have gone toward efforts to raise test scores and close achievement gaps. These tools may be engaging and enjoyable at first, but their novelty wears off quickly.

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Motivation Learning Students Achievement 276

Edsurge

JULY 8, 2025

The remaining hot topics were interpersonal conflict; lack of motivation; test anxiety; focus and procrastination; how to reach out for support; having a bad day and poor grades. This accessibility is crucial, as it meets kids where they are, at the moment they are struggling, which is often not during a scheduled appointment with an adult.”

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Counselling Students Laboratory Peer Review 170

Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

Pilot and Evaluate : Test AI applications in low-risk areas and gather feedback to refine strategies. His work is grounded in a belief that great design and strategy should serve access, equity, and outcomes. Create Governance Structures : Form committees or task forces to oversee AI implementation. Chris holds a B.A.

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Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 118

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. Even sticking a push-pin into the map of every traveling destination you’ve ever visited is a form of ‘gamification.’ ’ As are Boy Scout Badges.

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Gamification Learning Motivation Learning Styles 104

Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

Pilot and Evaluate : Test AI applications in low-risk areas and gather feedback to refine strategies. His work is grounded in a belief that great design and strategy should serve access, equity, and outcomes. Create Governance Structures : Form committees or task forces to oversee AI implementation. Chris holds a B.A.

Ethics 75

Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 75

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 22, 2025

Environmental Science Curriculum – Full Year of Lesson Plans, Labs, and Tests By Suburban Science Grades: 10th-11th Standards: NGSS HS-ESS2-5, 2-3, 2-4 This comprehensive course is interactive, hands-on, and student-centered. You can also access edible PowerPoints, graphic organizers, and research projects.

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Curriculum Social Studies Art Learning Styles 98

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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Skills Schools Learning Students 137

k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Additionally, I emphasize context-sensitive pedagogy, particularly for rural and underserved areas where access and background vary significantly. Collaboration is key in today’s educational landscape. What strategies should we use to work effectively with other educators, institutions, or education-focused organizations?

Interdisciplinary 144

Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 144

Brown Bag Teacher

JULY 16, 2025

Best Practices for Morphology Instruction Research and classroom-tested practices agree: effective morphology instruction in upper elementary is: 1. Explicit Teach one affix or root at a time. Model how it combines with other word parts. It helps students decode the language of science, math, literature, and beyond.

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Teaching Languages Language Writing 52

Edsurge

JUNE 27, 2025

But we were so committed to this ideal of access to education and high-quality education. By corporations who do very little testing to see whether or not those products are safe or effective for children. Google and ChatGPT offered college students free access to use [their AI models]. How do we make this valuable for students?

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History Intelligence Writing Knowledge 111

eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2025

Its market-leading energy efficiency and rigorous product testing ensure it well exceeds its warranty. Built with both performance and sustainability in mind, the GX Plus is more energy efficient than the majority of competing 75” interactive displays on the market.

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Technology Testing Writing Accessibility 130

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. Accessed June 18, 2025.  Accessed June 18, 2025.  Accessed June 18, 2025.  About NSLVE.” 

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Students Attention Communication Study 54

Teacher Mood

JUNE 11, 2025

I’ll share practical ways it helps with common grading and documentation headaches, plus a teacher-tested tip that keeps your paper gradebook in sync with your digital one. Pro Tips for Setting Up Your Paper Gradebook If you’re ready to give this system a try, here are a few teacher-tested tips: Use a binder with tabs.

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Grades Special Education Assignments Testing 52

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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Special Education English Languages Language 94

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. Even test preparation becomes easier when students can recall facts instantly under pressure. Before they are able to analyze a poem, they must know figurative language basics like metaphor and simile.

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Learning Math Social Studies Languages 52