eSchool News

MARCH 23, 2020

Through STEM, we are helping students develop communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking skills — the four Cs critical to success in college and careers. It is a district-wide focus to promote a 21st century learning environment and increase STEM education opportunities for all students.

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eSchool News

MAY 13, 2025

This enhances critical thinking and empathy. Without sufficient resources, DEI programs may fail to achieve their intended outcomes thus further fueling criticism and skepticism. One of the main advantages of DEI in education is the promotion of a more inclusive and representative curriculum.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Innovative strategies to encourage critical thinking and problem-solving help your students develop the 21st-century skills they need to succeed. By their innovative design, our resources encourage student interaction, using simple investigations and data analysis to engage students in the science around them.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2024

Some experts believe this new technology can have a positive impact on teaching and learning, while others fret it may weaken the teaching of critical thinking and increase bias by spreading misinformation about different groups and cultures. Secret 2: Student expertise.

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eSchool News

JUNE 12, 2024

There are several different versions of this tool, some free and some not, so its utility will largely depend on how frequently you’ll use it and what you hope to achieve. So, let’s take the plunge and turn our classrooms into hubs of curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking!

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Another study showed that in mathematics, students exposed to brain-based instruction not only achieved higher scores but developed a deeper conceptual understanding of the material. Conclusion Implementing brain-based strategies in the classroom offers a host of possible benefits that extend far beyond academic achievement.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Let’s explore how these strategies promote engagement, critical thinking, and deeper understanding among students, enhancing academic success. Active learning strategies for students in K-12 encompass a range of techniques designed to promote engagement, critical thinking, and deeper understanding.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Our own country is based in difference, in the recognition that so much of our achievement as a nation depends on what we learn from each other. Over the last decade, Global Cities has sought to realize this vision on a global stage, linking students from diverse cities and nations so that they can learn from and with each other.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

The Newark Board of Education (NBOE) has joined forces with Prudential Financial , Schools That Can , and Discovery Education to create an innovative public-private partnership that supports student academic achievement and builds confidence in math skills through a unique suite of dynamic digital resources.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

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. What makes this continuum so effective is how it blends critical thinking with character education. Critical thinking isnt something we teach once, says Ms. Meadowcroft.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

Student success is a critically important issue for school districts–and not simply because districts want students to perform well. Improving student learning and student success is necessary for students to compete in a rapidly changing world that requires critical thinking, creativity, and adaptability.

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eSchool News

JULY 26, 2024

This iteration focuses on enhancing AI literacy, improving instructor workflows, and supporting student achievement. The instructor is able to review the interaction and assess their student’s critical thinking while offering a novel and engaging means of assessment.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Through award-winning multimedia content, instructional supports, innovative classroom tools, and strategic alliances, Discovery Education helps educators deliver powerful learning experiences that engage all students and support higher academic achievement on a global scale. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

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eSchool News

JANUARY 6, 2025

In a TEDx talk titled The Super Mario Effect–Tricking Your Brain into Learning More , Mark Rober highlighted how video games like Super Mario can motivate people to achieve their goals by viewing failures as learning opportunities. Many educational games fall into this category.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

While the primary goal of standardized testing is to measure student achievement and set benchmarks for educational standards, it carries unintended consequences. For more news on assessments, see eSN’s Innovative Teaching page Standardized testing has long been a contentious topic in the field of education.

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eSchool News

JULY 26, 2021

All of these actions require four competencies, also known as the 4 Cs : critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication. Critical thinking. Modern society requires us to be active critical thinkers. Critical thinking is needed in all walks of life.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2021

Kristen Brittingham, the chief learning officer for Modern Teacher, have co-authored a white paper titled “Active Learning Environments Support Student Engagement, Collaboration, and Critical Thinking.”. The paper focuses on research regarding the role of active learning environments in the development of these critical skills.

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eSchool News

JULY 18, 2022

A new effort to evaluate the “durable” skills that lead to success and achievement in the 21 st century workforce was launched this spring by nonprofit organizations America Succeeds and CompTIA. Critical thinking 9. Generally, they fall under ten major themes or competencies: 1. Leadership 2. Collaboration 3. Creativity 4.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

But it also can improve achievement when confident teachers incorporate it into instruction. Students also develop creativity (86 percent), critical thinking (93 percent), and collaboration (91 percent). Half of teachers say they think it also helps students build empathy.

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eSchool News

JUNE 21, 2024

Students’ academic achievement and test scores remain flat or tend to drop during summer break, with greater losses in math than in reading, according to research by Meghan Kuhfeld, PhD, a research scientist for the Collaborative for Student Growth at NWEA and Andrew McEachin, PhD, director of the Collaborative for Student Growth at NWEA.

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eSchool News

MARCH 22, 2024

Rather, teams and tournaments promote collaboration, critical thinking, communication skills, and offer inclusive environments that welcome students from all backgrounds and with all abilities. How can schools create esports programs and teams? Is esports a good career? The benefits of esports are well documented.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Mentoring Minds , a leading provider of K – 12 instructional and critical thinking materials, today announced it has been certified as a Google for Education Integrated Solutions Partner, integrating the ThinkUp! About Mentoring Minds, the Critical Thinking for Life company.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

Instead, we must delve into the nuanced characteristics of various Large Language Models (LLMs) and student-facing AI to discern how their unique capabilities can be leveraged to achieve diverse educational objectives. January 15; 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.; South 320GH) 2.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

As STEM has risen in prominence over the past decade, arts education has yet to achieve the same recognition and integration. The benefits of STEAM education and STEM learning help students develop much-needed skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration. What does STEAM do for education?

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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. The number of dually enrolled students has boomed in recent years.

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eSchool News

JUNE 19, 2024

Data encryption, for example, not only keeps your students’ information safe as they browse the web, but is also a necessary step to achieve regulatory compliance. Part of training these students for the real world, then, is teaching them how to use these tools, and gearing their thinking towards positive, real-world application of them.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 9, 2025

Research reveals that environmental education helps improve overall academic performance, enhances critical thinking skills, and helps students develop personal growth and life-building skills, said Amy Nakamoto, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Strategic Alliances at Discovery Education.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Through Stride Career Prep, project-based learning and real-world experiences teach high school students the critical thinking and collaboration skills they need to prepare for a rapidly changing future. Unlike other industry award programs , business executives—those with experience and knowledge—judge the programs.

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eSchool News

MAY 1, 2024

Innovations nurture essential skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, creativity, and adaptability. Smarter classrooms leverage cutting-edge technologies to create immersive, personalized learning experiences with unlimited online resources that cater to diverse learning styles.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2024

Student engagement is critical in ensuring–and boosting–student achievement. At its heart, student engagement is about tapping into students’ innate curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking skills. How do you ensure student learning in your classroom?

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Noteworthy courses include Critical Thinking and Personal Financial Literacy. In the first course, Critical Thinking, students learn to apply critical thinking to situations in a wide variety of areas such as advertising, politics, the media, and popular culture.

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eSchool News

MARCH 14, 2023

At New Meridian, Shihadeh will work across departments to spearhead the company’s growth strategy, improve operational efficiency, and drive the achievement of company goals. There is no better time to join New Meridian,” Shihadeh said. Quality assessment has the power to transform a student’s future.

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eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2019

Playing games in your classroom encourages students to interact with peers to achieve an objective, either collectively or competitively. Gamified learning activities help build and strengthen cognitive abilities such as memory, decision-making, and logic, but they can also be viewed as fun activities to promote SEL in the classroom.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 4, 2022

Bolsters students’ capacity for critical thinking and perseverance through complex tasks ? 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.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Pillar 1: Student engagement, learning, and achievement: Enhancing essential skill sets that society demands. Communication, collaboration, creativity, media literacy, global connectedness, problem solving, and critical thinking are vital to success.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 13, 2025

In doing so, they will be equipped to make informed, confident decisions to achieve their postsecondary education and career goals. Even though technology has become embedded in todays workplace, soft skills are critical to succeed, and young people need to practice using them. Starting early.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

It is evident that schools must confront three obstacles contributing to low student motivation and engagement: Overemphasis on extrinsic motivation : “Two decades of standardized testing have shaped a generation of students who excel at test-taking but struggle with student-led learning, critical thinking, and adaptability.”

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