eSchool News

JUNE 5, 2025

Boosting student achievement Preventing teacher burnout Closing equity/access gaps Supporting student mental health Δ To help students truly thrive, schools must go beyond emotional support and daily well-being; they need a more comprehensive approach that fosters a clear sense of purpose, direction, and meaning in both school and life.

Students 261

Students Counselling Beliefs Achievement 261

Faculty Focus

JULY 8, 2025

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 3: Carve out time to discuss and model your expectations. Recall that a primary goal of the AIAS is to facilitate discussions about AI use.

Critical Thinking 124

Critical Thinking Assignments Academic Integrity Intelligence 124

Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2025

Afterward, the participant’s mom, who helped them publish the book, discussed the use of AI with the student. Experts often hope that new technology will close achievement gaps and improve access for students in rural communities and those from lower income families or in other marginalized groups, Hayes says.

Essay 165

Essay Ethics Fairness Assignments 165

k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

In a recent interview with K12 Digest, Nam Ngo Thanh discussed his experience with technology, innovation, and education. This process showed me that students flourish not only when they achieve academically but when their mental health, emotional resilience, and relationships are nurtured.

Interdisciplinary 145

Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 145

Faculty Focus

JULY 8, 2025

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 3: Carve out time to discuss and model your expectations. Recall that a primary goal of the AIAS is to facilitate discussions about AI use.

Critical Thinking 96

Critical Thinking Assignments Academic Integrity Intelligence 96

Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

Create community guidelines for discussions that include intention and impact/anti-bias language. Immediately address ableist /biased remarks in the classroom through discussion. Discuss the need to broaden participation and opportunities for people with disabilities in your department/college.

Accessibility 90

Accessibility Disabilities Learning Disabilities Special Education 90

Edsurge

APRIL 24, 2025

Mixed Academic Achievement Despite their early challenges, Zoomers have still managed some impressive academic milestones. Mental Health Struggles Discussions about Gen Zs mental health have held a spotlight since the U.S. Childhood poverty grew with their successors. Surgeon General declared it a crisis in 2021.

Education 154

Education Culture Math Achievement 154

Teach Thought

JULY 10, 2025

Through increased visibility of nuance, documentation of progress, and rewarding of seemingly minor (but critical) behaviors, a specific outcome can be achieved. ’ Accomplishing this gets them a badge or trophy or some representation of that achievement–something that students understand and can collect over time.

Gamification 102

Gamification Learning Motivation Learning Styles 102

Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2025

They discuss whether innovation matters more now because the world feels so unstable. 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. These aren’t signs of disengagement.

Beliefs 142

Beliefs Communication Lecturing Culture 142

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Highlights include new Math Talks for grades 3-5, which feature activities focused on making sense of mathematics through open-ended prompts and rich student discussions, Daily Fix-Its and Weekly Edits, which are teacher-led presentations targeting common student grammar errors, and more. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

Laboratory 189

Laboratory Social Studies Education Middle School 189

Edsurge

MAY 9, 2025

Later, the teachers can meet with their instructors to discuss the lab. We know there are key courses that are limiting opportunity, that are gatekeepers, because we know that theyre posing challenges [to] students achieving their goals. Students need to be prepared both for more advanced content and a college-ready mindset.

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Instructors Math Study High School 129

eSchool News

MAY 8, 2025

Youll also explore how to harness real-time data to fuel impactful discussions in your Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), driving focused, results-oriented collaboration. Learn how newer features like Quick Reassess and Assessment Compare can help you work smarter, not harder!

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Syllabus Learning Outcomes Art Achievement 164

Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2025

English learners often face challenges in understanding lessons, participating in discussions and completing assignments , which can lead to lower achievement and increased feelings of isolation. I feel more confident when working in groups because I can understand what's being discussed and can communicate with others.

English 128

English Languages Language Assignments 128

Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

Central to our discussion is the assertion that a “one-size-fits-all” approach to AI adoption is inadequate for educational institutions, whose missions and values differ significantly.

Ethics 110

Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 110

Faculty Focus

JUNE 1, 2025

In Gannons model, students begin with a B- and achieving, or failing to achieve, specific requirements raise or lower their grade. Gannon’s Contract Grading: A Transparent Framework Kevin Gannons (2022) grading contract (see Figure 1) heavily influenced my third semester of teaching.

Grades 67

Grades Evaluation Assignments Instructors 67

Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

Central to our discussion is the assertion that a “one-size-fits-all” approach to AI adoption is inadequate for educational institutions, whose missions and values differ significantly.

Ethics 71

Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 71

Faculty Focus

MAY 29, 2025

Form Intentional Teams and Track Achievement Data Be sure to devise measurement methods for data collection from the start of class to record and compare lower-level SES student achievement versus non-lower-level SES student achievements. What are the Necessary Steps to Specifically Help SES Students?

Student Engagement 91

Student Engagement Syllabus Learning Students 91

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

This program helps students turn frustration into achievement by teaching them how to manage tasks effectively and approach learning with a problem-solving mindset. Multi-sensory learning techniques, such as hands-on activities, visual aids, and interactive discussions, further enhance understanding and retention.

Skills 137

Skills Schools Learning Students 137

Tim Manson

JULY 10, 2025

Yet, I have had little opportunity to discuss my particular opinions. I would love to discuss the aims, objectives and key foci for what consitutues learning in 2025 (and beyond) in Northern Ireland. We need more space to meet, discuss, chat and share ideas.

Curriculum 96

Curriculum Blended Learning Knowledge Discussions 96

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 16, 2025

Conduct a casual formative assessment during a class discussion or group activity, and regularly check in with students who need more support. ” Check in with students regarding their goals, and reinforce to reluctant learners that every small achievement adds up to big success.

High School 52

High School High School Beliefs Schools 52

Edsurge

JULY 24, 2025

And what is also catching on: Counselors then plug those student achievements into a generative AI tool to help compose the letter of recommendation. It’s a common counseling technique. You get reactions of teachers that are already AI-forward and the others kind of shocked or surprised, like, ‘Really?

High School 130

High School High School Counselling Essay 130

Faculty Focus

JUNE 8, 2025

Is the classroom arranged traditionally with everyone facing forward, or can it be reorganized into pods or small groups, which will facilitate discussion during group projects? Since 2016, Dustin has been dedicated to helping learners achieve their goals in becoming effective healthcare practitioners.

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Evaluation Motivation Activities Study 59

Organized Classroom

JUNE 11, 2025

Exciting Ways to Involve Students in Fundraising Engaging students in fundraising can be achieved through interactive and exciting initiatives such as a “DIY Craft Sale Fundraiser.” These activities not only promote physical activity and teamwork but also foster a sense of community and philanthropy among students.

Elementary School 83

Elementary School Elementary School Participation Activities 83

Teach Thought

JULY 11, 2025

Strategy to actuate : Revisit old questions—through a journal prompt, Socrative discussion, QFT ( Question Formulation Technique ), or even a fishbowl discussion. Cause them to need something, not simply to finish an assignment, but to achieve the goal they set for themselves.

Learning 88

Learning Students Critical Thinking Game-Based Learning 88

Faculty Focus

JUNE 8, 2025

Is the classroom arranged traditionally with everyone facing forward, or can it be reorganized into pods or small groups, which will facilitate discussion during group projects? Since 2016, Dustin has been dedicated to helping learners achieve their goals in becoming effective healthcare practitioners.

Evaluation 53

Evaluation Motivation Activities Study 53

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Platforms like Zoom or Google Classroom enable real-time discussions, while forums foster ongoing dialogue beyond scheduled sessions. Studies indicate that students who collaborate in groups often achieve higher academic performance compared to those who study alone.

Hybrid Learning 128

Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 128

Faculty Focus

JUNE 29, 2025

If learning benefits from risk-taking, trust, and social connection , educators coming from an egoistic perspective may ironically make the achievement of the learning outcomes more difficult, not to mention joyless, as interpersonal connections become less natural. Teaching through discussion as the exercise of disciplinary power.

Teaching 65

Teaching Motivation Learning Outcomes Instructors 65

k12

JULY 18, 2025

These platforms enable teachers to create and deliver course materials, post assignments, review work, and host discussion forums—all in one place—for students and parents. Discuss age-restricted websites with your child. Moodle, Canvas, and Blackboard are popular learning management systems. Age limitations. Personal information.

Skills 52

Skills Internet Students Assignments 52

Faculty Focus

JUNE 29, 2025

If learning benefits from risk-taking, trust, and social connection , educators coming from an egoistic perspective may ironically make the achievement of the learning outcomes more difficult, not to mention joyless, as interpersonal connections become less natural. Teaching through discussion as the exercise of disciplinary power.

Teaching 66

Teaching Motivation Learning Outcomes Instructors 66

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 27, 2025

180 Days of Self-Care for Busy Educators by Tina Boogren Follow this self-care plan designed to support your health and wellness during the school year: Understand how prioritizing your own self-care will better equip you to positively impact student learning and achievement. Or read them all.

Reading 92

Reading Education Classroom Management Intelligence 92

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 27, 2025

The visuals on the board are meant to serve as a reminder of what the future can look and feel like if your students take the necessary steps to achieve their goals. These images should represent their goals and illustrate how they’ll feel when they’ve achieved them.

Learning Disabilities 64

Learning Disabilities Disabilities Students Art 64

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 11, 2025

Try these 7th grade writing prompts for journaling, group discussion, or formal essays: Which is better for connecting with friends: TikTok or Instagram? With a strong thesis, solid reasoning, and a sprinkle of style, they’ll be ready to win classroom discussions and possibly imaginary courtroom battles.

Writing 52

Writing Grades Essay Middle School 52

Edsurge

MAY 7, 2025

Painting approaches to history in stark black and white can shut down debate and keep social studies teachers from achieving what 94 percent of them report is the most important part of their job: preparing students for meaningful civic engagement. It isnt just that teachers have to find new, nonpartisan sources.

History 178

History Social Studies Teachers Textbooks 178

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 22, 2025

They will be past the point of suffering an annoying change in their lives and into the pride of achieving the goal. Have students read the book, meet in study groups to discuss it, and then devise their own projects to address the concerns. By the end of a month, the ideas contained in the book will color how they look at the world.

Activities 96

Activities Science Discussions Curriculum 96

k12

JUNE 10, 2025

Online learning works for me because I am responsible and motivated to achieve high standards in my academics. I finish around 3 PM, depending on whether I complete any additional discussions. I also like how the daily lessons are tailored and structured in the courses. At my school, I can control my work environment.

History 52

History English Schools Students 52

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Yet, the district has seen consistent and remarkable success in math achievement across all of its elementary schools since it began using Stepping Stones, a prekindergarten through sixth grade comprehensive math program from ORIGO Education. Stepping Stones is closing our achievement gaps. That wasn’t always the case.”.

Math 223

Math Exams Coaching Languages 223

eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

Otus team members coordinate the boards activities, bringing expertise in education technology, product development, and classroom instruction to facilitate meaningful discussions and actionable outcomes.

Feedback 254

Feedback Testing Participation Achievement 254