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.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

However, in an increasingly complex and interconnected world, there is a growing need to enhance this traditional model with innovative teaching methods (Barker, 2000). Experiment Design for Policy: Designing experiments to test policy interventions helps students understand the practical applications of their studies.

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Art Curriculum Interdisciplinary Teaching 92

eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

I’ll share how I used AI to teach, what I didn’t use, how quickly I rolled it out, and tips for success. AI Trust You- Building a Culture of Trust and Learning with AI : Discover how LBUSD empowers educators through thoughtful AI integration. What should we use? K-12 students suffered historic learning loss due to COVID-19.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Nam is the co-founder of the Vietnam Innovative Educators Foundation (VIEF), a professional network of over 157,000 educators committed to advancing technology-enhanced and student-centered teaching practices nationwide. This mindset ensures that tools never overshadow the human core of teaching and learning.

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Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 145

Faculty Focus

JULY 8, 2025

We can teach students to critically analyze AI-assisted work and promote authentic learning as we do. To help us achieve these aims, here are five steps to update assignments in ways that help students learn the skills they need while fostering a culture of academic honesty. Step 1: Take a critical look at your current syllabus.

Critical Thinking 124

Critical Thinking Assignments Academic Integrity Intelligence 124

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. Schools no longer, if they ever did, teach just the facts. Schools are becoming ever more busy places to work.

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Education Culture Fairness Knowledge 175

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., Ask a colleague to informally observe your teaching and provide constructive feedback on your work of being an inclusive teacher.

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Accessibility Disabilities Learning Disabilities Special Education 90

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

The development of Discovery Educations newest content is based on feedback from the companys school-based partners and makes teaching and learning even more relevant, interesting, and personalized for users of Discovery Education products. The new civics-focused series, Need toKnow Jr., Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

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Laboratory Social Studies Education Middle School 189

k12 Digest

JUNE 24, 2025

A Commitment to Excellence Achieving international recognition isn’t just a milestone for ProEd Global School—it’s a promise to students and parents that they are receiving a world-class education. Beyond academics, ProEd Global School fosters a culture of empathy and kindness. We make sure no student is left behind.”

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Exams Counselling Education Schools 137

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. Teachers regularly use technology, not just to teach, but to help students think deeper, ask better questions, and tell their own stories. Critical thinking isnt something we teach once, says Ms.

Schools 212

Schools Culture Interdisciplinary Art 212

Faculty Focus

JULY 8, 2025

We can teach students to critically analyze AI-assisted work and promote authentic learning as we do. To help us achieve these aims, here are five steps to update assignments in ways that help students learn the skills they need while fostering a culture of academic honesty. Step 1: Take a critical look at your current syllabus.

Critical Thinking 96

Critical Thinking Assignments Academic Integrity Intelligence 96

Edsurge

JULY 16, 2025

This inequitable distribution affects access to AP courses, certified teachers, updated facilities, technology and extracurricular programming — all of which directly influence student achievement and opportunity. Gentrification adds a new layer: the displacement of longtime residents and the erasure of culture. The cruel irony?

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Elementary School Elementary School Testing Accessibility 132

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 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. Department of Commerce’s District Export Council for Maine.

Ethics 110

Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 110

Faculty Focus

JUNE 3, 2025

It cannot fully understand subtle aspects like culture, values or emotional nuances (Hwang and Wu 2024). Lets encourage our students to be aware of what they want to achieve when using AI tools and be proactive in selecting, rearranging, editing and refining the visuals to suit their purposes. 5 (2012): 1618-1625.

Writing 95

Writing Students Communication Lecturing 95

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. Department of Commerce’s District Export Council for Maine.

Ethics 71

Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 71

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Instead of relying on rigid teaching methods, AEF Schools tailor their curriculum to each student, ensuring academic progress while strengthening executive functioning, social skills, and real-world problem-solving abilities. At the heart of AEFs teaching methods is the belief that learning should be engaging and accessible.

Skills 137

Skills Schools Learning Students 137

Faculty Focus

JUNE 1, 2025

My Journey in Alternative Grading: From Curiosity to Clarity The first time I stood in front of 20 bored freshmen, all alone, teaching a course I had designed, also all alone, I was teaching a general education writing and speaking course at the University of Iowa. The Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning, Harvard University.

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Grades Evaluation Assignments Instructors 67

Faculty Focus

JUNE 3, 2025

It cannot fully understand subtle aspects like culture, values or emotional nuances (Hwang and Wu 2024). Let’s encourage our students to be aware of what they want to achieve when using AI tools and be proactive in selecting, rearranging, editing and refining the visuals to suit their purposes. 5 (2012): 1618-1625.

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Writing Students Communication Lecturing 87

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Additionally, the importance of emotional intelligence in teaching is gaining recognition. Studies indicate that students who collaborate in groups often achieve higher academic performance compared to those who study alone. As a result, your role involves creating a learning atmosphere that encourages questioning and exploration.

Hybrid Learning 128

Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 128

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. Burnout, compassion fatigue, and rising expectations in teaching and service can make it difficult to engage in additional emotional labor.

Counselling 53

Counselling Students Culture Knowledge 53

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. Since 2016, Dustin has been dedicated to helping learners achieve their goals in becoming effective healthcare practitioners. 2025, March 15).

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Evaluation Motivation Activities Study 59

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. Since 2016, Dustin has been dedicated to helping learners achieve their goals in becoming effective healthcare practitioners. 2025, March 15).

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Evaluation Motivation Activities Study 53

Edsurge

MAY 7, 2025

But as history is about to take center stage in 2026 for 250th anniversary celebrations of the nations founding, there are growing signs that the work of teaching about the countrys past has become harder than ever. According to the report, American Lesson Plan: Teaching U.S. We feel so polarized right now.

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History Social Studies Teachers Textbooks 178

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2017

I am convinced that the difficult work of transforming teaching and learning with the help of edtech is not about teaching teachers how to use new tools; it’s really about the emotional side of letting go of control and managing the anxiety that comes with a sense of loss. Next page: Supporting change and risk-taking).

Beliefs 281

Beliefs Schools Culture Knowledge 281

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 356

Culture English Achievement Communication 356

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 294

Culture Education History Learning Styles 294

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2019

We create a culture in our classrooms, establish norms and routines, and seek to influence our students. As I was reading “From Transactional to Transformational Leadership” by Bernard Bass, I was struck by the parallels between leadership and teaching. Autonomy-supportive teachers: How they teach and motivate students.

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Teaching Motivation Attention Classroom Management 421

eSchool News

JUNE 8, 2020

It’s true: Educators who can teach digital citizenship as a standalone unit can really dive deep into the dilemmas students face online. But digital citizenship can also simply be part of your classroom culture. Set a goal for yourself that feels achievable—big or small. But does it have to be such a heavy lift?

Achievement 317

Achievement Internet Learning Culture 317

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 341

Culture Feedback Questions Reading 341

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 301

Culture Math Beliefs Achievement 301

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

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.

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Culture English Achievement Communication 287

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Instead, said Duchesneau, educators and staff need to recognize cultural and contextual differences and how they impact students. Nancy Duchesneau, a Research Associate at The Education Trust, said that’s because current SEL models focus on competencies and reaching specific standards without thinking about individual students’ needs.

Achievement 363

Achievement Academic Development Culture Discussions 363

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 9, 2020

He is the architect behind the educator movement “ Teach Hustle Inspire ,” and he wrote the bestselling book MC Means Move the Class: How to Spark Engagement and Motivation in Urban and Culturally Diverse Classrooms. Our assumptions were challenged, and we quickly realized that we did not want to teach the way we were taught.

Culture 543

Culture Motivation Languages Language 543

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. 2023, July 27). EdSurge.

Teaching 341

Teaching Critical Thinking Assignments Learning 341

eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2024

AI-powered tools have entered the educational landscape, and theyve changed the way I teach writing–particularly persuasive writing. Example : For Nours petition, I encouraged him to add personal reflections on the cultural and spiritual significance of the Ganges River, which made his work more authentic and relatable.

English 294

English Writing Teaching Essay 294

Edsurge

MAY 20, 2024

While thoughtful assessment design and implementation are necessary for student success, building a strong assessment culture in schools is often overlooked but equally important. ISTE is collaborating with the National Center for the Improvement of Educational Assessment (NCIEA) to explore the characteristics of a healthy assessment culture.

Culture 194

Culture Beliefs Testing Evaluation 194