k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Nam’s work is grounded in the belief that education must be both empowering and compassionate—equipping learners not only with knowledge, but with resilience, empathy, and the confidence to shape a better world. It should extend our ability to listen, relate, and empower learners to co-create knowledge within a community of care.

Interdisciplinary 144

Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 144

eSchool News

MAY 5, 2025

These false assumptions are holding back achievement for far too many students. So how can we help students achieve positive orientations to math education? Before we can think about building positive math identities in our students, we need to take a moment to evaluate our own math identities. Put your oxygen mask on first.

Math 186

Math Beliefs Culture Ethics 186

eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2025

Our study evaluated Core5’s impact on more than one million California elementary students’ ELA achievement during the 2022-23 school year. That fact drives home the point that improving students’ literacy outcomes boosts their achievements in other areas. points and 3.04 For more information, visit lexialearning.com.

English 130

English Language Languages Art 130

Faculty Focus

JULY 13, 2025

Critical thinking is defined by Paul and Elder as “the art of analyzing and evaluating thought processes with a view to improving them” (Paul and Elder 2020, 9). Is the information precise, significant, and relevant to the knowledge that I am seeking? Does the response represent logical and in-depth details?

Critical Thinking 98

Critical Thinking Intelligence Education Learning 98

k12 Digest

JUNE 24, 2025

We are shaping individuals who are not only knowledgeable but also compassionate, resourceful, and ready to take on the challenges of a global society,” Llana explains. The school prepares students from an early age, gradually building their knowledge and confidence. We don’t just prepare students for exams,” Llana explains.

Exams 137

Exams Counselling Education Schools 137

Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Liberal arts education empowers individuals to become well-rounded to handle complexity, diversity, and change by providing broad knowledge of the world and in-depth study in a specific area. This knowledge is deepened by engaging with significant, both contemporary and enduring, real-world problems.

Art 97

Art Curriculum Interdisciplinary Teaching 97

Faculty Focus

JULY 13, 2025

Critical thinking is defined by Paul and Elder as “the art of analyzing and evaluating thought processes with a view to improving them” (Paul and Elder 2020, 9). Is the information precise, significant, and relevant to the knowledge that I am seeking? Does the response represent logical and in-depth details?

Critical Thinking 120

Critical Thinking Intelligence Education Learning 120

Faculty Focus

APRIL 24, 2025

However, we are often unaware of tacit knowledge that underlies our activities and actions, especially when things do not go as planned. I see the 80/20 rule has an on-going process in which the next time I teach the same course, my goal is to move towards achieving 90% of desired outcomes. what we actually do).

Lecturing 55

Lecturing Faculty Development Knowledge Laboratory 55

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Research indicates that students thrive in environments where teachers act as facilitators rather than mere dispensers of knowledge. To summarize, while hybrid learning models offer promising solutions, their success hinges on thoughtful execution and consistent evaluation.

Hybrid Learning 128

Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 128

Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 11, 2025

Consider these definitions that I share in my book, AI with Intention: Principles and Action Steps for Teachers and School Leaders : Cheating is using a tool or resource to misrepresent ones knowledge and skills to receive undue credit for a task. However, it is evidence that you havent internalized that knowledge or those skills yet.

Academic Integrity 92

Academic Integrity Learning Feedback Assignments 92

eSchool News

DECEMBER 9, 2024

By equipping students with the skills, knowledge, and competencies they need to succeed, we can create a highly skilled and adaptable workforce that is capable of meeting the demands of a rapidly changing global economy. Recent research has shown that generative AI tools have the potential to help bridge these gaps.

Achievement 299

Achievement Education Ethics Evaluation 299

eSchool News

JUNE 4, 2024

Key points: Critical thinking should not be separate from and on top of what teachers are doing in the classroom How to help students build critical success skills 3 lessons on perseverance from Stoffel the honey badger For more news on durable skills, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Achievement discrepancies among U.S.

Critical Thinking 337

Critical Thinking Metacognitive Skills Knowledge Achievement 337

eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2015

NCTQ releases list of education colleges most effective at preparing teachers with content knowledge. With this latest round of findings, we hope education colleges across the country can focus on giving future teachers a strong foundation for content knowledge, so that they are as prepared as possible for the reality of the classroom.”.

Knowledge 131

Knowledge Teachers Testing Evaluation 131

eSchool News

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The AI Education Project on Wednesday released its AI Readiness Framework , a comprehensive way for students, teachers and school leaders to think about building AI Readiness in America’s schools and evaluating what being “AI Ready” means in a time of rapid technological change. aiEDU’s framework has three parts.

Interdisciplinary 284

Interdisciplinary Education Ethics Evaluation 284

eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Knowledge Graph helps developers enhance AI system inputs by aligning them with learning science research, state academic standards, and curricula, while Evaluators help developers assess AI system outputs to ensure they meet the accuracy, rigor, and quality essential for teaching and learning.

Intelligence 256

Intelligence Evaluation Knowledge Science 256

eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2021

While the way students are achieving educational goals may look a little different due to the pandemic, it doesn’t eliminate its value or importance. In fact, with the way our day-to-day lives are evolving, it’s critical that students take time to evaluate how their next steps , personally and professionally, might impact the future.

Learning Styles 296

Learning Styles Evaluation Students Knowledge 296

eSchool News

MAY 5, 2023

Now, updated Christensen Institute research illustrates the impact students’ connections and relationships have on their ability to achieve success in adulthood–and underscores the need for schools to track this data as they measure students’ progress.

Students 293

Students Evaluation Knowledge Participation 293

eSchool News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Key points: Critical thinking should not be separate from and on top of what teachers are doing in the classroom How to help students build critical success skills 3 lessons on perseverance from Stoffel the honey badger For more news on durable skills, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Achievement discrepancies among U.S.

Critical Thinking 268

Critical Thinking Metacognitive Skills Education Knowledge 268

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Our schools must not only impart knowledge to our students but also equip them with the creativity, empathy, and curiosity required to walk into an unpredictable, yet promising, future with unwavering confidence. This joy in learning lays the groundwork for lifelong educational enthusiasm and resilience.

Schools 300

Schools Learning Students Knowledge 300

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

BALTIMORE, Maryland — IXL Learning , developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, has unveiled the findings of a Johns Hopkins University study that affirms IXL Math’s effectiveness in boosting student achievement. ” Visit our research page for more information about IXL’s studies.

Math 258

Math Achievement English Evaluation 258

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 18, 2023

This method, however, may inadvertently create myriad barriers for students with hearing impairments, memory challenges, attention deficit disorders, insufficient background knowledge, or who lack familiarity with subject-specific or academic vocabulary. Teachers must strive to make the experience engaging and interactive.

Lecturing 433

Lecturing Knowledge Assignments Writing 433

eSchool News

JANUARY 7, 2019

Our efforts seem to be paying off, as all of our elementary and middle schools are rated by the state as either “shows progress” or “excels” in terms of reading and math achievement. Under these more rigorous standards, students are expected to read more complex texts and reach greater depths of knowledge than before.

Textbooks 279

Textbooks Math Knowledge Middle School 279

eSchool News

JUNE 15, 2022

Just four years ago, a study predicted that AI in education and learning would increase 47.5% through 2021; as it turned out, the prediction was conservative. The current landscape.

Instructors 258

Instructors Intelligence Evaluation Achievement 258

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

While the concept is understood–solve for one equation and substitute to solve for the missing variable–the deficiency is application, not knowledge. Students seek comprehensive understanding and application of knowledge. Let’s take an example of a middle school student struggling with systems of equations.

Multiple Choice Questions 277

Multiple Choice Questions Feedback Students History 277

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 12, 2019

The summer break gives us time to recharge and re-evaluate why we do this challenging work. What do we hope to achieve? Do your grades evaluate knowledge, skills, compliance? If we begin the year by evaluating what we do and why, we can eliminate some of the work we do that does not improve learning for students.

Metacognitive Skills 367

Metacognitive Skills Schools Blended Learning Evaluation 367

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Before adding IXL Math to the state’s grant list, the Action Center and Utah Education Policy Center (UEPC) rigorously evaluated the platform to determine its efficacy. The UEPC’s study shows that IXL can be a reliable partner in Utah educators’ efforts toward recovering learning, differentiating instruction and boosting achievement in math.”

Math 291

Math STEM Learning Textbooks 291

eSchool News

JULY 27, 2021

While the way students are achieving educational goals may look a little different due to the pandemic, it doesn’t eliminate its value or importance. In fact, with the way our day-to-day lives are evolving, it’s critical that students take time to evaluate how their next steps , personally and professionally, might impact the future.

Learning Styles 246

Learning Styles Evaluation Students Knowledge 246

EdTech Magazine

JUNE 14, 2018

3 Ways to Achieve a Successful School Improvement Initiative. Smart Technologies suggests using ADDIE — analyze, design, develop, implement, evaluate — as a formula for identifying meaningful ed-tech solutions. . eli.zimmerman_9856. Thu, 06/14/2018 - 09:27. Instead, take time to analyze the situation.

Achievement 138

Achievement Schools Teaching Methods Math 138

eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2016

CBL refers to learners’ acquisition of knowledge, skills, and abilities in any context, whether or not it is part of an educational program or happens in a formal educational setting. Competencies are the starting point for defining learning pathways that lead to well-defined achievements. Start with Backward Design.

Learning Outcomes 263

Learning Outcomes Achievement Culture Evaluation 263

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Under the MIZ program, there are 20 districts implementing IXL to boost achievement for students in pre-K through 8th grade. IXL’s adaptive assessment, the Real-Time Diagnostic , evaluates students across every concept in the K-12 curriculum, generating an accurate portrait of students’ knowledge levels in math and language arts.

Distance Learning 246

Distance Learning Exams English Math 246

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

By completing modules in this domain, teams achieve the following: Identify various interoperability solutions and their purposes Define an implementation team based on various interoperable solutions Articulate project parameters (e.g., ideal timeline, budget, etc.)

Confidentiality 300

Confidentiality Evaluation Feedback Culture 300

eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2024

Understanding and evaluating the building’s physical footprint is central to these efforts. The number and nature of access points to the building must be carefully evaluated to ensure they do not become vulnerabilities. Define threat detection protocols and proper communication practices based on threat levels.

Schools 317

Schools Evaluation Communication Accessibility 317

eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2024

At Tutor Doctor, were committed to helping students achieve academic success by understanding not just what they are learning but how they learn best, said Frank Milner, President of Tutor Doctor. The knowledge gained from these assessments equips students with self-awareness, helping them become more motivated and independent learners.

Learning 253

Learning Beliefs Motivation Teaching Methods 253

Edsurge

JANUARY 11, 2021

It is historically one of the most vexing problems in education that there is a tradeoff between scale and achievable quality of instruction : As class sizes grow larger, the ability of a teacher to provide the type of personalized guidance shown by learning science research to be most effective is diminished.

Teaching 213

Teaching Instructors Quizzes Intelligence 213

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2024

With the rapid advancement of technology, digital tools have emerged as powerful assets in achieving this goal. For example, AI-driven adaptive learning platforms can assess students’ knowledge and skills, identify areas for improvement, and recommend targeted activities and resources to support their learning journey.

Social Studies 293

Social Studies Study Ethics Intelligence 293

eSchool News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

More robust, systemic change across the education system will likely be needed to achieve that. This involves a cycle of planning, implementing, evaluating, and adjusting, with engagement of pertinent individuals to ensure ongoing relevancy. To that end, the report recommends steps that agencies and leaders at all levels of the U.S.

STEM 261

STEM Education Science Middle School 261

eSchool News

MAY 25, 2015

“ASCD is committed to supporting policies that enable growth and success for all students, and we believe the introduction of this Global Policy Agenda lays out a comprehensive vision for international educators to support student achievement.”. To achieve this, all schools must. Deliver social and emotional learning.

Testing 229

Testing Counselling Achievement Evaluation 229