k12 Digest

JUNE 24, 2025

Yet, many traditional learning environments struggle to meet the diverse needs of students. At the heart of this transformative institution is Llana Ann Reece, an educational leader with a bold vision for learning. With years of experience in international education, Llana understands that no two students learn the same way.

Exams 137

Exams Counselling Education Schools 137

Faculty Focus

JULY 8, 2025

The three panelists shared their perspectives, borne out in an April 2025 Gallup survey : they want to learn to use AI tools in appropriate ways, they’re anxious about the potential negative impact on their critical thinking skills, and they want explicit guidance from their faculty members—which they’re not consistently getting.

Critical Thinking 127

Critical Thinking Assignments Academic Integrity Intelligence 127

eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2025

Sheridan Doerr shares how the Second Step K-12 social-emotional learning curriculum builds foundational human skills that enhance academic performance. fewer absent days per student.

Learning 145

Learning English Art Culture 145

eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2025

And don’t forget about the Innovation Arcade , where attendees can experience immersive learning in real time. This AI, VR, and AR exploration zone is where innovation meets education in a dynamic virtual learning environment. We blend math, robotics, reading, and writing for engaging, collaborative learning.

Art 144

Art Math STEM Participation 144

eSchool News

MAY 5, 2025

Key points: Creating a culture where all students see themselves as capable math thinkers starts with leaders Key questions that unleash powerful PLCs Ethical PD: Doing right by the teachers who do right by the world For more news on teachers PD, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub One of my first vivid memories of math is of timed tests.

Math 172

Math Beliefs Culture Ethics 172

Faculty Focus

JULY 8, 2025

The three panelists shared their perspectives, borne out in an April 2025 Gallup survey : they want to learn to use AI tools in appropriate ways, they’re anxious about the potential negative impact on their critical thinking skills, and they want explicit guidance from their faculty members—which they’re not consistently getting.

Critical Thinking 98

Critical Thinking Assignments Academic Integrity Intelligence 98

eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

And don’t forget about the Innovation Arcade , where attendees can experience immersive learning in real time. This AI, VR, and AR exploration zone is where innovation meets education in a dynamic virtual learning environment. We blend math, robotics, reading, and writing for engaging, collaborative learning.

Art 145

Art Math STEM Participation 145

Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Today’s modern liberal education typically encompasses a general education curriculum that offers extensive learning across various multiple disciplines and perspectives, paired with focused study in a chosen major. Systems thinking complements interdisciplinary learning.

Art 114

Art Curriculum Interdisciplinary Teaching 114

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. Learning That Works for Every Student Imagine a student who is bright, curious, and eager to learn but constantly struggles in a traditional classroom.

Skills 137

Skills Schools Learning Students 137

Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

Creating a classroom in the service of social justice (The Metropolitan Center for Urban Education, 2008) requires a profound understanding of the impact of human diversity on teaching and learning (Cushner et al., Implement a universally designed framework to improve and optimize teaching and learning for all people.

Accessibility 96

Accessibility Disabilities Learning Disabilities Special Education 96

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. The schools Lifted and Unstoppable philosophy ensures every girl learns to trust her voice, take risks, and lead with confidence. The recently reimagined Learning Commons is a perfect example.

Schools 209

Schools Culture Interdisciplinary Beliefs 209

Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Today’s modern liberal education typically encompasses a general education curriculum that offers extensive learning across various multiple disciplines and perspectives, paired with focused study in a chosen major. Systems thinking complements interdisciplinary learning.

Art 97

Art Curriculum Interdisciplinary Teaching 97

eSchool News

MAY 13, 2025

The programs are designed to address systemic inequalities, promote representation, and create inclusive spaces for learning. Furthermore, diverse learning environments encourage collaboration and communication skills because students learn to work effectively with peers from different backgrounds.

Education 198

Education Critical Thinking Motivation Culture 198

eSchool News

MAY 15, 2025

Of course, some/many of these things–on both sides of each statement–are desirable and they are also not mutually exclusive; however, the latter becomes more difficult to achieve if the former leads the way. It’s about taking care of our people, and in leadership terms it’s about developing a people-first culture.

Education 166

Education Culture Fairness Knowledge 166

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Charlotte, NC Discovery Education , the creators of indispensable K-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world, today announced an exciting new slate of standards-aligned educational content and instructional resources for Back-to-School 2025 that will inspire teachers and engage students.

Laboratory 179

Laboratory Social Studies Education Middle School 179

Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2025

The first Gen Z students I taught had been shaped by the 2008 recession, parents who struggled to bounce back, and a high-achievement culture that still promised something at the end of the tunnel. But I don’t see a divide: I see a continuum, stretched across different cultural moments. I see them. I’ve seen values under stress.

Beliefs 142

Beliefs Communication Lecturing Culture 142

Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

The integration of AI technologies presents unparalleled opportunities for enhancing teaching, learning, and administrative processes. Institutions should: Foster a Culture of Experimentation : Encourage pilot projects that allow for controlled experimentation.

Ethics 119

Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 119

Elevate k12

JUNE 11, 2025

Both Tiffany (Elementary General Ed & Gifted) and Stephanie (Middle & High School Math) have modeled remarkable teaching by crafting and upholding the perfect LIVE learning environment, expertly planning for their classes, and nurturing a culture of collaboration, growth, professionalism, and strong student engagement and outcomes.

Teachers 98

Teachers Coaching Interdisciplinary Math 98

Faculty Focus

JUNE 3, 2025

It cannot be truly innovative because it learns from existing data. It cannot fully understand subtle aspects like culture, values or emotional nuances (Hwang and Wu 2024). “Nine ways to reduce cognitive load in multimedia learning.” “When graphics improve liking but not learning from online lessons.”

Writing 98

Writing Students Communication Lecturing 98

Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

The integration of AI technologies presents unparalleled opportunities for enhancing teaching, learning, and administrative processes. Institutions should: Foster a Culture of Experimentation : Encourage pilot projects that allow for controlled experimentation.

Ethics 75

Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 75

Faculty Focus

JUNE 3, 2025

It cannot be truly innovative because it learns from existing data. It cannot fully understand subtle aspects like culture, values or emotional nuances (Hwang and Wu 2024). “Nine ways to reduce cognitive load in multimedia learning.” “When graphics improve liking but not learning from online lessons.”

Writing 93

Writing Students Communication Lecturing 93

Faculty Focus

JUNE 1, 2025

Blum (2020) argues that grades provide minimal feedback, they deemphasize learning, and what they actually measure is inconsistent (10-14). In Gannons model, students begin with a B- and achieving, or failing to achieve, specific requirements raise or lower their grade. You cant learn without laboring (76). Blum, Susan.

Grades 75

Grades Evaluation Assignments Instructors 75

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

As students increasingly seek flexible and interactive learning experiences, the conventional approach may not meet their needs any longer. What innovations might redefine the learning environment? Data indicates that online learning offers flexibility that traditional classrooms often can’t match. A study from the U.S.

Hybrid Learning 135

Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 135

Faculty Focus

JUNE 8, 2025

Practical Application of the Belonging Social-Ecological Model The study underscores the pivotal role of departmental culture and environment in shaping a learner’s sense of belonging. Faculty should consider how physical and virtual learning environments impact social connections. Teaching and learning in medicine ,  31 (1), 109–118.

Evaluation 59

Evaluation Motivation Activities Study 59

Faculty Focus

MAY 22, 2025

In addition, given the other responsibilities to achieve tenure, it can be challenging to know how to prioritize a list of competing needs. Rather, learning how to refer students is vital. Learning the language of how to intervene can help facilitate the appropriate connection to campus services.

Counselling 54

Counselling Students Culture Knowledge 54

Faculty Focus

JUNE 8, 2025

Practical Application of the Belonging Social-Ecological Model The study underscores the pivotal role of departmental culture and environment in shaping a learner’s sense of belonging. Faculty should consider how physical and virtual learning environments impact social connections. Teaching and learning in medicine ,  31 (1), 109–118.

Evaluation 54

Evaluation Motivation Activities Study 54

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 11, 2025

Describe your family culture and explain how it shapes who you are. Informational Writing Choice Board (Distance Learning) By Swain in the Middle Grades: 5th-8th Standards: CCSS W5.2, Do students lose a lot of what they’ve learned over summer break? Describe a goal you’ve worked hard to achieve or are still working on.

Writing 52

Writing Grades Essay Middle School 52

Edsurge

MAY 7, 2025

Some teachers objected to those numbers, saying they minimize the political stresses many of them are actually experiencing, says Brendan Gillis, the associations director of teaching and learning, who oversaw the study. Its frustrating and I would even say demoralizing when it feels like the politicians dont understand that, Humphries adds.

History 177

History Social Studies Teachers Textbooks 177

Edsurge

JULY 26, 2017

That makes the board statistics problematic for users, she explains, because directors make governing and legal decisions that influence what students and teachers use to learn. “[The It can actually impact student achievement.”. It can actually impact student achievement. The board] influences product design and priorities.

Culture 250

Culture Textbooks Achievement Study 250

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2017

At one of my recent workshops, I was approached by a teacher who had never redesigned her lessons to take advantage of edtech’s potential to transform learning. Learn from the best innovations in education! We’ll probably learn some valuable lessons in the process. Check back later this month for the next must-read post!].

Beliefs 276

Beliefs Schools Culture Knowledge 276

eSchool News

MARCH 26, 2021

While there is great diversity within our student population, the majority of educators still do not share the same cultural experiences with the diverse students they serve. However, many effective teachers have consistently been sensitive to and culturally aware of student backgrounds. Opportunities for bilingualism.

Culture 355

Culture English Achievement Communication 355

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. Effective teaching is deemed as inherently and inevitably culturally responsive.

Culture 288

Culture Education History Learning Styles 288

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The same is true for building a school culture and community for staff and students alike. When I was named the leader of Follett’s K12 business, one of my first priorities was to create a team dedicated to improving the culture of the organization. Our library is a very special part of our school community. Friday agrees with Miller.

Culture 337

Culture Feedback Questions Reading 337

eSchool News

JULY 15, 2022

The culture that schools foster through the messages, beliefs, and behaviors that educators promote can help create a positive attitude among students that leads to better math achievement. Furthermore, research suggests that having a positive attitude toward math can boost math achievement. How can teachers combat this belief?

Culture 294

Culture Math Beliefs Achievement 294

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

During the edWebinar Leading for Equity: Academic Development Through an Equity Lens , hosted by AASA, The Superintendents Association and AASA’s Leadership Network , the presenters talked about the important role social-emotional learning (SEL) plays in the process. Related content: How COVID put a spotlight on equity.

Achievement 363

Achievement Academic Development Culture Discussions 363

eSchool News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) has named Carlos Garcia as the recipient of its 2024-25 ALAS Lifetime Achievement Award. We are honored to recognize one of our founding members with the Lifetime Achievement Award,” said ALAS Executive Director Ulysses Navarrete. WASHINGTON, D.C. –

Achievement 254

Achievement Culture Middle School Middle School 254

eSchool News

MAY 16, 2025

CoSN today awarded Delaware Area Career Center in Delaware, Ohio, the Trusted Learning Environment (TLE) Mini Seal in the Business Practice. To learn more about the TLE Seal program, visit www.cosn.org/trusted. Washington, D.C. Delaware Area Career Center is the sixth school district in Ohio to earn a TLE Seal or TLE Mini Seal.

Learning 256

Learning Students Feedback High School 256