eSchool News

OCTOBER 9, 2017

Every game teaches the player something, from the very basics of how to play the game to achieving the game’s objectives, whether it be killing zombies or winning races. What do students receive if they achieve 90 percent mastery? In most situations, they receive an A, yet 10 percent of knowledge has been left on the table.

Achievement 211

Achievement Game-Based Learning Lecturing Knowledge 211

Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2023

Picture the following: A student volunteers to answer a math question in an elementary school classroom. In this situation, the teacher has made an effort to know each and every student, the math knowledge they bring to the lesson and how that knowledge can be used to advance learning more complex math.

Achievement 187

Achievement Math Culture Knowledge 187

eSchool News

AUGUST 15, 2018

Leadership does not have to be the school leaders; it can be the students themselves. In District Lead School Counselor Dr. O’Tasha Morgan’s district, students started to take on leadership roles and achieve more after the district implemented a mentoring program.

Elementary School 279

Elementary School Elementary School Assignments Curriculum 279

eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Cover every concept with effective literacy instruction Literacy rates among the nation’s youngest learners remain below pre-pandemic levels, and limited instructional time and larger class sizes make it difficult for educators to boost achievement.

Secondary Education 254

Secondary Education Grades Art Languages 254

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

We asked education experts to share their thoughts regarding student success priorities in 2025 (find 50 edtech predictions for 2025 here )–discover what they had to say: Across the country, there is growing consensus and demand for high school transformation. –Dr. .

Learning 309

Learning Students Critical Thinking Math 309

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

IXL Learning , the K-12 personalized learning platform used by 11 million students, today announced a three-year agreement with Austin Independent School District to bring its adaptive software to approximately 70,000 students. Austin ISD is the fifth-largest school district in Texas and serves a diverse student body.

Distance Learning 246

Distance Learning Exams English Math 246

eSchool News

AUGUST 16, 2021

16, 2021) – Lexia® Learning, a Cambium Learning® Group company, announced today that all schools throughout Alabama can now boost literacy instruction via LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional learning. showed growth in knowledge. BOSTON (Aug.

Learning 262

Learning Knowledge Languages Language 262

eSchool News

DECEMBER 31, 2018

Our primary goal is to build a world-class-quality K-12 technology service system, including achieving Level 2 in the ‘process and results’ categories of the National Institute for Standards and Technology’s Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award for Education.”. Kristina Stratton, principal, Westside Elementary School, Florida. “In

Elementary School 279

Elementary School Elementary School Writing Grades 279

eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2025

One of those educators who used the program is Lynmara Coln, the director of Student Opportunity and Multilingual Services at Prince William County Schools in Virginia. After a pilot, the district has allowed individual middle and elementary schools to purchase Lexia English during the 2024-2025 school year.

English 229

English Language Languages Social Studies 229

eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2024

Moreover, chronic absenteeism rates vary significantly across grade levels: Elementary school: 16 percent Middle school: 20 percent High school: 30 percent And when we consider socio-economic factors, schools in high poverty districts saw a much greater jump in chronic absenteeism.

Curriculum 294

Curriculum Students Languages Language 294

eSchool News

MAY 15, 2019

According to Learning in the 21st Century: the 2019 Digital Promise LVP Survey , 83 percent of teachers think students are capable of high achievement, but just 26 percent think students are reaching those levels today. In preK-3 reading, for example, students need alphabet knowledge, narrative skills, print awareness, and sight recognition.

Learning 275

Learning Blended Learning Elementary School Elementary School 275

eSchool News

JULY 22, 2016

Teacher preparation in Finland, Japan, Shanghai, and Hong Kong builds deep understanding of the content being taught in elementary schools, as well as of how young students learn and understand that content—two essential components of highly effective teaching–and this is a key element of high student performance, according to a new report.

Elementary School 181

Elementary School Elementary School Students Knowledge 181

eSchool News

JUNE 29, 2022

MADISON, WI – Today, Open Up Resources and Kiddom announced Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD ) has selected its top-rated EL Education K-5 Education Language Arts (ELA) curriculum for its 31 elementary schools in support of the district’s efforts to prioritize early literacy and beyond.

Art 246

Art Language Languages Blended Learning 246

eSchool News

MAY 15, 2024

But it’s not all bad–educators found success as they dedicated their efforts to improving student engagement and achievement, creating community-based approaches to learning, and inspiring students to become lifelong learners. It is anchored in exploring new ideas, testing our knowledge, and applying information in new contexts.

Education 299

Education Schools Math Science 299

eSchool News

AUGUST 20, 2020

The Woz U coding curriculum will focus on the basic fundamentals of coding so that any teacher can have a working knowledge of the subject. In the same way that any elementary school teacher would be able to give a simple explanation on physics or gravity, we want them to be able to provide that when a fourth-grader asks about coding.

Teachers 246

Teachers Education Elementary School Elementary School 246

eSchool News

JANUARY 20, 2022

SILVER SPRING, MD (Wednesday, January 19, 2022) — Shawnee Mission School District (SMSD) in Johnson County, Kansas has initiated a new partnership with Discovery Education supporting science education. Discovery Education could not be prouder to be a part of this work.”. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

Science 246

Science Education Elementary School Elementary School 246

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Our students are spread across 31 elementary schools, two pre-K schools, and seven secondary schools. This meant that the district needed a curriculum that would be robust enough to support all of these teachers, no matter their level of computer science knowledge or experience.

Science 297

Science Grades STEM Curriculum 297

eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Below are some of the highlights of what we learned from following the data and the ways we’re applying that knowledge to improve access to literacy and help more students discover the excitement of reading. The solution also allowed us to ease into the use of digital content at our own pace and within funding availability.

Reading 262

Reading English Beliefs Languages 262

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

However, there were still 25 elementary schools in the district without access to Hazel’s mental health resources. Cleveland successfully secured funding to expand to these 25 elementary schools, bringing Hazel services to more than 25,000 additional students in the district. Through persistent efforts, Ms.

Education 314

Education Elementary School Elementary School Math 314

eSchool News

MARCH 30, 2023

Charlotte, NC — New Mexico’s Aztec Municipal School District (AMSD) today announced the renewal of its multiyear partnership with Discovery Education supporting science education in three district elementary schools. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

Student Engagement 246

Student Engagement Science Schools Elementary School 246

Edsurge

MARCH 31, 2021

Students routinely arrive in my classroom lacking even a basic understanding of civic principles, constitutional knowledge and U.S. Yet despite my success using reenactments and roleplaying, students routinely arrive in my classroom lacking even a basic understanding of civic principles, constitutional knowledge and U.S.

History 217

History Social Studies Education Knowledge 217

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

The award-winning Get Set for School complete curriculum is divided into six learning areas that seamlessly create a better academic outcome for pre-K students. Students are taught developmentally, learning the easiest skills first, then building on that knowledge as learning progresses. Assessment Matters.

Learning 260

Learning Schools Curriculum Elementary School 260

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

The award-winning Get Set for School complete curriculum is divided into six learning areas that seamlessly create a better academic outcome for pre-K students. Students are taught developmentally, learning the easiest skills first, then building on that knowledge as learning progresses. Assessment Matters.

Curriculum 244

Curriculum Schools Learning Elementary School 244

eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2023

A K-2 literacy coach at Rose Hamilton Elementary School in Centerville, Frame is part of the first cohort of educators that trained in reading science practices as part of the Indiana Literacy Cadre. My favorite part of high school was when I was a cadet teacher and worked with elementary students.

Reading 270

Reading Science Teachers Coaching 270

eSchool News

APRIL 8, 2021

The Be Vape Free initiative has at its core the proven-effective CATCH My Breath program which equips students in Grades 5-12 with the science-based background knowledge and practical refusal skills necessary to avoid risky behaviors like vaping. This virtual field trip is appropriate for students in grades 5-12.

Education 269

Education STEM History Textbooks 269

eSchool News

OCTOBER 11, 2017

In “ Timesaving Strategies for Selecting Interventions for Struggling Readers ,” Cindy Kanuch, reading specialist at Calhan Elementary School, presented tips on working to address skill deficits in the most efficient and effective manner, which in some situations can help students improve in as soon as one to two weeks.

Languages 201

Languages Language Elementary School Elementary School 201

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Middle school students in grades 6-8 flex their civics knowledge for a chance to win recognition and cash prizes. Chambers of commerce across 27 states will host in-person contests in their communities this school year. Located in Boerne, TX, Boerne ISD is a PK-12 school district with over 10,000 students across 12 campuses.

Math 258

Math Middle School Middle School Essay 258

eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2023

With Phonics, Reading, and Me, students build skills and knowledge and connect the text to their own diverse experiences. The elementary school-level programs benefit all learners with multisensory, developmentally appropriate, proven practices, and are used by millions of students around the world.

Reading 246

Reading Accessibility Learning Elementary School 246

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 24, 2024

Because of this, educators have come to expect students to participate actively in the learning process and transfer their knowledge from the classroom to life. Proof of learning is the transfer of knowledge to other classes, other problems, family needs.

Internet 174

Internet Plagiarism Lecturing Knowledge 174

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Bedden’s dedication to promoting literacy in the Centennial School District has been truly inspiring. One of his standout achievements was creating a committee consisting of teachers, parents, and students to handpick summer take-home books from Lerner Publishing Group. LeCleir-Salas also gave high marks to S.P.I.R.E.’s

Education 284

Education Math Reading Secondary Education 284

eSchool News

JANUARY 7, 2018

Comprised of nearly 50 elementary schools, more than 20 middle and high schools, and over a dozen charter schools and alternative learning facilities, the Volusia County School District has made it a priority to leverage technology in support of superior learning opportunities.

STEM 128

STEM Schools Elementary School Elementary School 128

Edsurge

JANUARY 23, 2025

Huinker, who was once Robinsons instructor, argues that math-specific instructional coaches like Robinson are crucial, especially for elementary school students. Elementary school teachers can fall short on math instruction, according to Huinker. That experience helps Robinson to empathize with those shes coaching.

Math 192

Math Coaching Elementary School Elementary School 192

eSchool News

JANUARY 14, 2016

On that last point, my school, Shiloh Elementary School in Monroe, N.C., Shiloh Elementary’s SPLASH teachers immerse their students in 21 st Century and technology skills by linking their knowledge and the quality of meaningful lessons. wondered if we were doing enough.

Technology 189

Technology Languages Language Internet 189

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Our districts, Imagine Schools and Carbondale Elementary School District #95 (CES), might not seem to have much in common at first glance. For our youngest learners, we had them come to school to be assessed in person, one at a time.

Elementary School 180

Elementary School Elementary School Testing Grades 180

Edsurge

MARCH 28, 2023

First up is AJ Jacobs, an undergraduate in his junior year at Winthrop University who is studying to become an elementary school educator. It was in elementary school. My mom worked at the elementary school I went to. I want to be able to use the knowledge that my teachers have given me.

Teachers 172

Teachers Elementary School Elementary School Students 172

Edsurge

MARCH 3, 2020

Elementary school educators were more likely than secondary school educators to allow students relatively unstructured time to experiment with physical materials, often in the form of manipulatives. While most educators in our focus groups expressed similar ideas to Flamm, they did not offer one singular definition of making.

Coaching 180

Coaching Participation Failure Beliefs 180

Edsurge

MAY 8, 2023

And what’s preventing that knowledge from making it into classrooms where students are falling behind? It’s common for her to hear, “Oh, you know, I decided to be an elementary school teacher because I don't want to teach math.” and competing ideas about why so many kids struggle with this core subject.

Math 206

Math Teachers Textbooks Critical Thinking 206