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. Operating three campuses in the Davie area, AEF Schools cater to a diverse student population through two Preparatory Programs and one Academy Program.

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Skills Schools Learning Students 144

Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2023

Many instructors have observed variability in students’ motivation to learn and grow. Positive academic mindsets motivate students to learn Mindset science has uncovered actionable insights into the academic behaviors of students. i] Beliefs are called mindsets when they filter how we make sense of the world and ourselves.

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Beliefs Motivation Instructors Students 116

eSchool News

JANUARY 29, 2021

With our district demographics, it’s no secret that—to be considered a high-performing school—our students are going to have to hurdle some barriers. Getting there requires grit, persistence, and resilience, and the ability to push past mental limits to reach new levels of achievement.

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Curriculum Beliefs Culture Achievement 321

eSchool News

AUGUST 25, 2015

Principles intend to build commitment to secure students’ personal information, promote data use in service of learning. The Data Quality Campaign (DQC) and the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) today announced that 40 national education organizations officially support the Student Data Principles.

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Ethics Beliefs Students Achievement 259

Edsurge

APRIL 4, 2017

Yet when we speak about “every student” and “all children,” do we really believe those words at our core? At Newington Public Schools (NPS) in Connecticut, the belief in all students is at the heart of every decision we make. In part, it's because of the diverse group of students we serve. The secret to our success?

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Beliefs STEM Laboratory Middle School 128

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Key points: In preparing students for the modern workforce, think globally A globalized curriculum helps children learn without barriers See related article: 10 things schools need to do to build students’ networks For more news on global learning, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page Learning should be lifelong.

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Curriculum Students Culture Intelligence 306

Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2023

Many instructors have observed variability in students’ motivation to learn and grow. Positive academic mindsets motivate students to learn Mindset science has uncovered actionable insights into the academic behaviors of students. i] Beliefs are called mindsets when they filter how we make sense of the world and ourselves.

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Beliefs Motivation Instructors Students 98

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

On a quiet morning in Ottawas Rockcliffe Park, more than a century ago, a woman named Theodora Philpot opened her home to four young students. There was no fanfarejust a vision, a small classroom, and a deep belief in what girls could achieve when given the right environment to grow. Its about who the students become.

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Schools Culture Interdisciplinary Art 222

eSchool News

MARCH 26, 2025

Key points: Students who feel supported feel empowered to learn and achieve 3 critical areas necessary to boost student motivation Expanded learning can improve student well-being For more on student achievement, visit eSN’s SEL & Well-Being hub Every student should get to feel brilliant at school.

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Failure Math Achievement Beliefs 306

Edsurge

AUGUST 30, 2020

Each fall, teachers return to classrooms to students with varying levels of preparation for the new grade in which they find themselves. Sadly, students of color are often the least likely to be prepared for grade-level work. Even after five years of meeting her growth goal, this student may still be below grade level.

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Achievement Students Beliefs Grades 206

eSchool News

MAY 28, 2019

Teachers, school counselors, and school leaders impact student social-emotional learning (SEL) to the degree that they transform each student’s mindset by empowering the self of the student. Student SEL is the process of deep change—changing beliefs, assumptions, and paradigms of reality.

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Beliefs Motivation Achievement Teachers 278

eSchool News

JANUARY 9, 2023

Across the nation, the pandemic has taken a toll on our children’s mental and physical health, behavioral development, social and emotional well-being, academic achievement, and plans for their future. Rather, educators anticipate a multi-year process of helping struggling students recover from pandemic-related school disruptions.

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Achievement Beliefs History Blended Learning 285

eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2018

This kid always manages to get out of class; whether he’s running an errand, going to the office, or heading to the restroom, this student finds a way to roam the halls. Stereotypes aside, good teachers do not fall prey to student labels. When I visit classrooms, it is common to hear teachers talk about what students should not say.

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Beliefs Grades Languages Language 279

eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2024

She tapped into my untapped potential, fostering a profound sense of self-belief and cultivating my passion for learning. I often think about how our students’ futures would be different if more teachers were able to have such a connection with individual students, like I had with Ms.

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Teaching English Students History 300

eSchool News

AUGUST 2, 2018

With 10 million students in grades K-12 struggling to read, taking those struggling readers from disengaged to enthused may seem like a huge feat. Make sure all teachers are becoming their students’ reading cheerleaders throughout the day. Build students’ self-esteem. They will see that they can achieve success too.

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Reading Beliefs Culture Motivation 274

eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2019

McMinnville School District serves 6,800 students across 9 schools. We are a Title 1 school in rural Oregon with over 60 percent of our students experiencing poverty and our best estimate tells us that 36 percent have also experienced some sort of childhood trauma. Biggest challenge. Dweck, 2006).

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Beliefs Ethics Achievement Culture 279

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Key points: Students have an affordable, accessible pathway to higher education 5 ways kids will learn about careers in 2025 Students need clarity on their postsecondary pathways For more news on college readiness, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub As an educator, Im continuously searching for ways to give my students a leg up.

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High School High School Exams Schools 219

eSchool News

AUGUST 28, 2024

The field trip was part of the Foundation’s annual enrichment trip centered on exposing students to burgeoning aerospace and technology careers. So, how did the Crockett Foundation’s students, most of whom attend Title I schools and live in historically under-resourced communities, achieve this sort of success?

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Skills Interdisciplinary Middle School Middle School 247

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

School districts nationwide are scrambling to fill open teaching vacancies, and this crisis has a profound effect on the quality of education that students receive. Research shows that a positive school culture is associated with higher attendance rates and deeper engagement for both students and faculty.

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Teachers Beliefs Culture Coaching 319

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Within the educational landscape, the concept of Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) has emerged as a multifaceted approach that aims to promote equitable excellence and validate the diverse experiences of students. CRT refers to a student-centered approach that seeks to validate and affirm students’ diverse experiences and contributions.

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Culture Education History Learning Styles 300

Catlin Tucker

JULY 30, 2024

Do you feel like our current approach to teaching and learning is working for either teachers or students? This belief is what drove me to develop my TEDx Talk titled “ Education Reimagined: Student-Led Learning.” If you answered, “no,” we are on the same page. Click the image to watch!

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Education Learning Students Discussions 284

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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High School High School Counselling Communication 294

eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2017

Unfortunately, teachers and students are often unable to be sure there will be dependable, robust access outside of school depending on family and community circumstances. To help close the homework gap, the school currently provides 5gigs of 4G access to students via their devices and is staring to work with more community partners.

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Internet Beliefs Elementary School Elementary School 214

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

In 2022, only 26 percent of all eighth grade students scored proficient or above in mathematics. The lack of access to high-quality math instruction can impact students’ confidence and ability to learn math concepts and perpetuate deficit mindset thinking , especially within the Black community.

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Math Beliefs Students Failure 214

eSchool News

JULY 5, 2024

MIND Education , an organization dedicated to ensuring that all students are mathematically equipped to solve the world’s most challenging problems, today released the results of its annual ST Math Teacher Survey, conducted by MIND Research Institute, its social impact organization specializing in education and neuroscience research.

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Math Education Beliefs Motivation 266

eSchool News

APRIL 17, 2018

In her edWebinar, “ Cultural Relevance and Academic Equity in the Age of ESSA ,” Berry-Jones explained how understanding the impact of culture, adopting a student-first mindset, and creating multiple points of engagement with the same content will help teachers move toward academic equity in their classroom.

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Culture Beliefs Languages Language 250

Edsurge

MAY 26, 2020

From “ teacher caravans ” to virtual office hours, read alouds, and dance breaks, they have provided students with much-needed support to complement their education during a time of unprecedented disruption. Our approach is rooted in the belief that all families, regardless of circumstance, can benefit from coaching.

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Coaching Local Government Beliefs Schools 218

eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2018

Hope is critical to greatness but not the strategy to achieve it. Hope is the belief that things can get better and is the foundation upon which motivation is built. One transformative relationship can change the life of a staff or student, which is why leaders are essential to harness hope and turn that into greatness.

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Beliefs Motivation Achievement Activities 238

eSchool News

JULY 20, 2022

Alpine’s partnership will help further FEV Tutor’s mission to develop high-quality, online learning solutions that drive change by positively impacting learning outcomes for students from all backgrounds. FEV Tutor has observed heightened demand for its solutions due to ongoing learning achievement and equity gaps.

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Beliefs Achievement Online Learning Learning Outcomes 286

eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2024

As the only K12 solution that uses objective cognitive data to teach students how they learn best, MindPrint offers personalized strategies based on each students learning strengths and needs. MindPrint provides unparalleled insights to ensure every student meets their academic goals and rediscovers the joy of learning.

Learning 249

Learning Beliefs Motivation Teaching Methods 249

Edsurge

JANUARY 10, 2024

Research suggests that when exposed to a learning environment that prioritizes the well-being of the whole child, not just their academic performance, students become more confident, optimistic and perceptive. Codifying self-love and identifying ways to capture growth is key for student progress.

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Beliefs Essay Schools Students 196

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Feedback is a powerful tool that can profoundly impact student learning and success. However, not all feedback is created equal; some approaches to feedback can propel students toward growth, while others may hinder their progress. How can educators unlock its power and potential to maximize student growth?

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Feedback Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Failure 363

eSchool News

MARCH 12, 2025

Despite this growing belief, 97 percent of surveyed teachers say they lack the necessary resources to integrate emerging technology like AI and concepts like entrepreneurship into their curriculum. Samsung Solve for Tomorrows second The State of STEM Education survey, conducted in partnership with DonorsChoose , polled1,039 U.S.

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STEM Ethics Beliefs Plagiarism 220

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Key points: Digital learning is a key part of students’ school experiences As technology evolves, so, too, do students’ learning opportunities See related article: Is AI the future of education? Edtech tools, connected learning experiences, and 21st-century skills all play a role in preparing students for the future.

Reading 306

Reading Learning Beliefs Learning Styles 306

eSchool News

MAY 15, 2024

Primary drivers include strenuous classroom and student management responsibilities (46 percent), lack of administrative support (42 percent), low compensation (38 percent), and the need to work outside of school hours (37 percent). We often hear from our teacher communities about needing to achieve more with less.

Teachers 300

Teachers Beliefs Communication Achievement 300

eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2019

As principal of a middle school, I meet weekly with teachers and school counselors to discuss team and department progress of our students. The middle of the year is cold, the holidays are over, and we are looking at the high-pressure demands of preparing students for standardized testing. The 5-Minute MicroPD. Here’s how it works.

Failure 239

Failure Beliefs Fairness Middle School 239

Edsurge

APRIL 12, 2021

Jo Boaler started her teaching career in inner-city London—in a culturally diverse school population with roughly 250 different languages spoken—she was tasked with teaching math to students assigned to the bottom track. As far as the school system was concerned, this was the group destined for low-level achievement.

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Math Curriculum Beliefs Achievement 217