Achievement, Activities and Elementary School

Many students decide they’re not a ‘math person’ by the end of elementary school, new study shows

eSchool News

JUNE 20, 2025

In addition, the students who felt the most disengaged in math class said they wanted fewer online activities and more real-world applications in their math classes. Nearly all the students who said they identified as a “math person” came to that conclusion before they reached high school, the RAND survey results show.

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Look to the Science: Understanding how Mind, Brain and Education Science can Inform Educational Practices

k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Her career spans roles as an elementary teacher, instructional coach, mentor, special education administrator, and elementary school principal. She currently serves as the principal of Austin Steward Elementary School #46 in Rochester, New York. Lets examine a few examples from the research.

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Look to the Science: Understanding how Mind, Brain and Education Science can Inform Educational Practices

k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Her career spans roles as an elementary teacher, instructional coach, mentor, special education administrator, and elementary school principal. She currently serves as the principal of Austin Steward Elementary School #46 in Rochester, New York. Lets examine a few examples from the research.

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Fundraiser Freebie!

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JUNE 11, 2025

Engaging students in fundraising activities can be a rewarding experience for both educators and young learners. By involving elementary students in fundraising, educators can create a positive impact on their development while contributing to meaningful causes. .” Check out Teacher Life Balance Academy HERE !

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Is the Traditional Classroom Becoming Obsolete?

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Research indicates that active participation leads to higher retention rates, which can be upwards of 60% for students engaged in interactive learning. Additionally, research shows that students who participate in hybrid learning tend to retain information better, as they actively engage with content rather than passively receiving it.

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Edtech tools to beat our state of emergency in reading and math achievement

eSchool News

JANUARY 4, 2024

Under the great leadership of Dr. Shawn Foster, the Orangeburg County School District Superintendent, my school district had an active plan of action to ensure continuity of learning for all students. Our district, like so many across the country, was forced to re-imagine what learning looked like.

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Hawaii’s Kihei Elementary School Selects Discovery Education’s Mystery Science to Support Deeper Student Engagement in the 2022-2023 School Year

eSchool News

JULY 20, 2022

SILVER SPRING, MD (Wednesday, July 20, 2022) —Hawaii’s Kihei Elementary School today announced that it has expanded its partnership with Discovery Education, which has supported the school’s educators in creating engaging digital learning environments since 2015.

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To Close the Math Achievement Gap, We Must Recognize What Students Bring to the Classroom

Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2023

Picture the following: A student volunteers to answer a math question in an elementary school classroom. Nationally, mathematics achievement on average remains low with glaring, persistent inequities across racial and ethnic groups. As hopeful as this scenario sounds, mathematics is a struggle for many learners.

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If you give a kindergartner a Chromebook…

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Although even the youngest children are considered tech-savvy today, there exists a difference between a child who knows how to use a tablet to watch videos and a child who knows how to navigate a device for active learning. Much of that achievement is due to the Chromebooks, Morgan said.

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Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Support In-Home Learning All Summer Long

eSchool News

JUNE 2, 2022

The following selection of no-cost digital resources created with social impact partners connect families to engaging learning experiences: Inspire the next generation of solution seekers with STEM and math-specific family activities from the STEM Careers Coalition. The contest is open through June 17, 2022.

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Elementary Schools Across Kentucky’s Johnson County School District Adding to Their High-Tech Toolbox

eSchool News

JUNE 26, 2023

Charlotte, NC — When elementary school teachers and students across Kentucky’s Johnson County School District (JCSD) return to their classrooms this Fall, they will find new resources in their high-tech toolkits thanks to an expanded partnership with Discovery Education. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

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Iowa’s Southwest Valley Community School District Broadens Partnership with Discovery Education Supporting Science Instruction in Elementary School Classrooms

eSchool News

JUNE 7, 2022

SILVER SPRING, MD (Tuesday, June 7, 2022) —Iowa’s Southwest Valley Community School District (SVCSD) today announced it is broadening its partnership with Discovery Education to support science education in elementary school classrooms districtwide. Available with the Science?Techbooks?are

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6 key principles for a successful SEL program

eSchool News

AUGUST 15, 2018

In District Lead School Counselor Dr. O’Tasha Morgan’s district, students started to take on leadership roles and achieve more after the district implemented a mentoring program. Having a flexible SEL curriculum is important for both students and teachers.

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What’s the one tech tool you can’t give up?

eSchool News

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Ryan Johnson, former instructional technology coordinator, Enterprise (CA) Elementary School District. I believe in student-led formative assessment tools and, to that end, my go-to tech tools are ActivEd Walkabouts and Seesaw. Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready has been a wonderful tool to help us build data-driven classrooms.

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3 ways families can support students’ learning at home

eSchool News

JUNE 8, 2022

At Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School, we recognize that part of supporting students’ success is supporting families. Research shows students who have families engaged in their learning are more likely to attend school regularly, have improved social skills and behavior, and achieve high levels of academic performance.

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How district communications platforms bridge communities

eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2024

Communication impacts all of your stakeholders, and when parents are involved in their children’s schooling, academic achievement, school engagement, and motivation all improve, according to the American Psychological Association.

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Phenix City Schools Awarded Cognia STEM Certification

eSchool News

AUGUST 4, 2022

Director of Secondary Curriculum and Instruction, Rachael Peters said, “The initiative to become STEM Certified, system-wide, was the work and achievement of many educators in our system. Kay Ivey recognized this achievement with the Governor’s Commendation. PCS offers enriching STEM activities from preschool through 12th grade.

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4 educator reflections on the 2023-2024 school year

eSchool News

MAY 15, 2024

But it’s not all bad–educators found success as they dedicated their efforts to improving student engagement and achievement, creating community-based approaches to learning, and inspiring students to become lifelong learners. Students are not just passively learning math; they’re actively participating.

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10 tips to retool your tech PD for the innovation age

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

At Grand Oak Elementary School in Huntersville, NC we have worked hard to create an environment where we are supporting our staff through this transition. We are only in our second year of existence and yet we have set the stage through our vision to become a school where teachers and students “Collaborate.

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Alaskan School System Selects Discovery Education to Enhance Science Education

eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2024

As part of MSBSD’s effort to deliver a dynamic curriculum that utilizes innovative tools to improve instruction and boost student success, achievement, and performance, the district recently sought to update the district’s science curriculum for students in grades 6-12. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

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Elementary School Wellness Program Helps Young Males of Color Cultivate Their Identities

Edsurge

AUGUST 24, 2018

Over the past three years, a group of elementary school students from Southeast Washington, D.C., have been redefining what “high achieving” really means. Leaders Of The New School - The Creative School from Cam.era on Vimeo. Public Schools awarded nearly $1.7

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eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 11 inspiring educators

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

However, there were still 25 elementary schools in the district without access to Hazel’s mental health resources. Cleveland successfully secured funding to expand to these 25 elementary schools, bringing Hazel services to more than 25,000 additional students in the district. Through persistent efforts, Ms.

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Buchanan County Schools See 380% Improvement in Reading with Carnegie Learning

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Pittsburgh, PA– Carnegie Learning , a leader in artificial intelligence for K-12 education and formative assessment, announced today that elementary students from Buchanan County, Virginia School District achieved unprecedented reading gains using Carnegie Learning’s Fast ForWord ® reading and language program. That’s major.

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3 Free SEL Activities from SafeSchools

Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Success in school was like that when grades were the barometer and studying harder was the tool. Now, we know that academic achievement is much more complicated. Free Holiday Activities to Promote SEL. Extend this activity by solving three more problems found on this video. PK-4th grade.

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New NWEA Study Points to Instructional Strategies Driving Academic Growth

eSchool News

JUNE 7, 2023

” The two schools in the study are an elementary school and middle school in Schiller Park, Illinois, which reflect similar demographics to many schools across the country. Mix whole group, small group, and individual activities 3. Provide supplemental learning time for targeted retrieval practice 2.

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Virginia’s Chesapeake Public Schools Partners with Discovery Education to Inspire, Engage, and Empower the District’s 16,300 Elementary Students

eSchool News

MAY 5, 2021

May 5, 2021) — Virginia’s Chesapeake Public Schools (CPS) today announced a new partnership with Discovery Education designed to inspire, engage and empower the district’s 16,300 K-5 students and improve academic achievement. creating immersive STEM experiences, and improving academic achievement around the globe.

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3 tips to combat chronic absenteeism in high schools

eSchool News

JUNE 6, 2024

Key points: Light-touch, low-cost interventions focused on attendance can pay dividends Student success is impacted by issues outside of school, survey finds How bullying contributes to K-12 student absenteeism For more news on student success, visit eSN’s SEL & Well-Being hub One surefire way to support student success?

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Reimagining attendance: A curriculum approach for K-12 students and parents

eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2024

Where lessons, activities, and even assessments are developed to help students and families understand the profound impact of consistent attendance on academic success and future opportunities. Here’s why we should consider attendance as part of the curriculum. Implementing an attendance curriculum isn’t without its challenges.

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Portsmouth Public Schools Becomes the Latest Virginia School System to Select Discovery Education to Support Student Academic Achievement

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

PPS is a thriving, urban school division serving more than 13,300 students. The district consists of three high schools, three middle schools, and 13 elementary schools, as well as preschool, alternative school, and adult education facilities. digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place.?? .

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Discovery Education Offers New Resources for Financial Literacy Month

eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2022

Students will explore how changes in supply and demand curves impact prices, while a new hot topic activity looks at the ways businesses react to and mitigate the risks of such price fluctuations caused by supply chain disruptions. . The April content is all focused on financial literacy. . “I

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Virginia’s Portsmouth Public Schools Expands Partnership with Discovery Education to Bring Students in Grades 7-12 State-of-the-Art Digital Resources

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The school system has 13,000 students enrolled throughout the city and approximately 2,100 staff members working each day. Pivot Interactives, which joined the Discovery Education family of solutions in 2022, makes teaching science with active learning and scientific phenomena engaging and easy.

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Kansas’ Shawnee Mission School District Initiates New Partnership with Discovery Education Supporting Elementary Science Instruction

eSchool News

JANUARY 20, 2022

SILVER SPRING, MD (Wednesday, January 19, 2022) — Shawnee Mission School District (SMSD) in Johnson County, Kansas has initiated a new partnership with Discovery Education supporting science education. Mystery Science lessons conclude with a hands-on activity incorporating basic supplies commonly found in a classroom or at home. .

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Learning Without Tears Showcases Assessments to Guide Instruction for Get Set for School®

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

The award-winning Get Set for School complete curriculum is divided into six learning areas that seamlessly create a better academic outcome for pre-K students. Multi-sensory activities provide hands-on learning and play-based opportunities for students to learn. Assessment Matters.

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Districts put DEI into action

eSchool News

DECEMBER 24, 2024

What do they look like in terms of the active participation of teachers and students? Department of Educations recent edtech plans] discussed active vs. passive consumption of technology. When were talking about DEI, how we use technology with specific subgroups can either exacerbate or help with the achievement gap we see.

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This strategy could help younger at-risk students master math

eSchool News

JULY 10, 2018

This type of instructional approach not only has a positive impact on achievement, but can help bridge the gap with higher-income peers, the researchers say in a report.

Math

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Why a High-Achieving District Keeps Tinkering With a School Model That Already Works

Edsurge

OCTOBER 12, 2017

The 2018 Niche.com rankings listed our district as one of the top 15 “Best School Districts in America” for the fourth year in a row. Four of our seven elementary schools are ranked in the top 20 schools in Pennsylvania, and our high school forensics team is recognized as one of the best teams in the nation.

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DEI in action: eSN Innovation Roundtable

eSchool News

MARCH 13, 2024

What do they look like in terms of the active participation of teachers and students? Department of Education’s recent edtech plans] discussed active vs. passive consumption of technology. When we’re talking about DEI, how we use technology with specific subgroups can either exacerbate or help with the achievement gap we see.

Internet

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Excite, expand, equitize: Using data to support reading

eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Readers don’t even need their library card—they can use their school Google accounts to access both our district and public libraries. We can view data insights from both public library reading activity and from our own district collections. Providing impactful data on student reading habits.

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Learning Without Tears Announces Assessments to Guide Instruction; Expanding Impact of Get Set for School®, a Complete Multisensory, Early Childhood Curriculum

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

The award-winning Get Set for School complete curriculum is divided into six learning areas that seamlessly create a better academic outcome for pre-K students. Multi-sensory activities provide hands-on learning and play-based opportunities for students to learn. All of this impacts student achievement and progress.”.

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Discovery Education Acquires Mystery Science

eSchool News

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Created in San Francisco, California, Mystery Science is used in more than 50% of United States’ elementary schools each month. The lesson concludes with an activity incorporating basic supplies commonly found in a classroom or at home. Terms were not disclosed. Discovery Education currently serves approximately 4.5

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Launching a districtwide computer science program for all grades

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Our students are spread across 31 elementary schools, two pre-K schools, and seven secondary schools. To achieve this, it’s crucial to take the initiative and keep students at the center of any new computer science initiative. It’s no exaggeration to say that computational thinking plays a part in all of them.

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SplashLearn Rolls Out Dates For Its Much Loved ‘SpringBoard Math Challenge 2022’

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Participation is free for the SpringBoard Math Challenge, whichis designed to give teachers and schools the opportunity to engage their elementary school students through fun math challenges aligned to the curriculum. The math content covers more than 570 skills through 2,376 activities and games.

Math

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New Mexico’s Aztec Municipal School District Renews Multiyear Partnership Driving Student Engagement in Science

eSchool News

MARCH 30, 2023

Charlotte, NC — New Mexico’s Aztec Municipal School District (AMSD) today announced the renewal of its multiyear partnership with Discovery Education supporting science education in three district elementary schools. Each lesson begins by posing a question commonly asked by young students.

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Equity and Access at the Core of Learning Without Tears’ Breakthrough Literacy Program, Phonics, Reading, and Me™

eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2023

The data from child-specific, accurate speech technology from SoapBox coupled with Learning Without Tears’ activities and proprietary pathing formulas drive efficacy and empowers young learners with the essential literacy skills they need to access grade level text.

Reading

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Many students decide they’re not a ‘math person’ by the end of elementary school, new study shows

Look to the Science: Understanding how Mind, Brain and Education Science can Inform Educational Practices

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Look to the Science: Understanding how Mind, Brain and Education Science can Inform Educational Practices

Fundraiser Freebie!

Is the Traditional Classroom Becoming Obsolete?

Edtech tools to beat our state of emergency in reading and math achievement

Hawaii’s Kihei Elementary School Selects Discovery Education’s Mystery Science to Support Deeper Student Engagement in the 2022-2023 School Year

To Close the Math Achievement Gap, We Must Recognize What Students Bring to the Classroom

If you give a kindergartner a Chromebook…

Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Support In-Home Learning All Summer Long

Elementary Schools Across Kentucky’s Johnson County School District Adding to Their High-Tech Toolbox

Iowa’s Southwest Valley Community School District Broadens Partnership with Discovery Education Supporting Science Instruction in Elementary School Classrooms

6 key principles for a successful SEL program

What’s the one tech tool you can’t give up?

3 ways families can support students’ learning at home

How district communications platforms bridge communities

Phenix City Schools Awarded Cognia STEM Certification

4 educator reflections on the 2023-2024 school year

10 tips to retool your tech PD for the innovation age

Alaskan School System Selects Discovery Education to Enhance Science Education

Elementary School Wellness Program Helps Young Males of Color Cultivate Their Identities

eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 11 inspiring educators

Buchanan County Schools See 380% Improvement in Reading with Carnegie Learning

3 Free SEL Activities from SafeSchools

New NWEA Study Points to Instructional Strategies Driving Academic Growth

Virginia’s Chesapeake Public Schools Partners with Discovery Education to Inspire, Engage, and Empower the District’s 16,300 Elementary Students

3 tips to combat chronic absenteeism in high schools

Reimagining attendance: A curriculum approach for K-12 students and parents

Portsmouth Public Schools Becomes the Latest Virginia School System to Select Discovery Education to Support Student Academic Achievement

Discovery Education Offers New Resources for Financial Literacy Month

Virginia’s Portsmouth Public Schools Expands Partnership with Discovery Education to Bring Students in Grades 7-12 State-of-the-Art Digital Resources

Kansas’ Shawnee Mission School District Initiates New Partnership with Discovery Education Supporting Elementary Science Instruction

Learning Without Tears Showcases Assessments to Guide Instruction for Get Set for School®

Districts put DEI into action

This strategy could help younger at-risk students master math

Why a High-Achieving District Keeps Tinkering With a School Model That Already Works

DEI in action: eSN Innovation Roundtable

Excite, expand, equitize: Using data to support reading

Learning Without Tears Announces Assessments to Guide Instruction; Expanding Impact of Get Set for School®, a Complete Multisensory, Early Childhood Curriculum

Discovery Education Acquires Mystery Science

Launching a districtwide computer science program for all grades

SplashLearn Rolls Out Dates For Its Much Loved ‘SpringBoard Math Challenge 2022’

New Mexico’s Aztec Municipal School District Renews Multiyear Partnership Driving Student Engagement in Science

Equity and Access at the Core of Learning Without Tears’ Breakthrough Literacy Program, Phonics, Reading, and Me™

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