k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

This process showed me that students flourish not only when they achieve academically but when their mental health, emotional resilience, and relationships are nurtured. Have you had a moment where student feedback or behavior reshaped your approach? This kind of structured choice fosters agency and motivation.

Interdisciplinary 144

Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 144

k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Another study showed that in mathematics, students exposed to brain-based instruction not only achieved higher scores but developed a deeper conceptual understanding of the material. Conclusion Implementing brain-based strategies in the classroom offers a host of possible benefits that extend far beyond academic achievement.

Science 130

Science Education Motivation Lecturing 130

eSchool News

JULY 18, 2025

.” –Alice Opperman, Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Technology, Emerson Public Schools (NJ) Still evolving, and that’s the point For Jessica and Alice, grading reform has never been about arriving at a perfect system (and certainly not achieving it overnight). Their message to other school leaders?

Grades 151

Grades Communication Feedback Curriculum 151

Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Economics utilizes systemic relationships and feedback loops in its models to analyse market dynamics, resource allocation, and the impact of economic policies on various sectors. Causation and Feedback Loops Causation: Understanding cause-and-effect relationships is crucial in liberal arts.

Art 114

Art Curriculum Interdisciplinary Teaching 114

Elevate k12

JUNE 27, 2025

We also found that more engaging classrooms not only drive higher student achievement, but also receive better student feedback. Based on these changes, we were happy to see progress in teacher survey feedback between the beginning and end of the school year.

Coaching 98

Coaching Feedback Achievement Evaluation 98

Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Economics utilizes systemic relationships and feedback loops in its models to analyse market dynamics, resource allocation, and the impact of economic policies on various sectors. Causation and Feedback Loops Causation: Understanding cause-and-effect relationships is crucial in liberal arts.

Art 97

Art Curriculum Interdisciplinary Teaching 97

eSchool News

MAY 20, 2025

Research by Guthrie and Klauda (2014) supports the idea that high expectations, paired with motivational strategies, can boost student achievement. It provides immediate feedback and fosters a sense of community and achievement, all while giving students autonomy in their reading choices. Why it works One-Two-Three-Read!

Motivation 171

Motivation Reading Achievement Feedback 171

eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2025

Otus earned the certification by demonstrating how its product team consistently partners with K-12 educators to guide product design, test new features, and provide direct feedback that shapes future updates. This approach not only reflects the authentic needs of teachers, administrators, and students—it drives better outcomes.

Coaching 130

Coaching Testing Feedback Achievement 130

Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

Monitor and Adapt : Use feedback from experiments to refine policies and practices. Assessing Effectiveness: KPIs for AI Initiatives To ensure that AI initiatives are achieving their intended outcomes, institutions must establish clear metrics for success. Actionable Tip : Draft an ethical AI charter and solicit campus-wide feedback.

Ethics 117

Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 117

Faculty Focus

JULY 13, 2025

Once you begin practicing with an AI chatbot, achieving your desired outcomes will become second nature. When creating an email, giving student feedback, or writing in general, a quick and easy way to use AI to assist you is to give the command “make this sound better” and plop in your message.

Critical Thinking 98

Critical Thinking Intelligence Education Learning 98

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. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

Laboratory 193

Laboratory Social Studies Education Middle School 193

Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

Ask a colleague to informally observe your teaching and provide constructive feedback on your work of being an inclusive teacher. Nader is passionate about providing equitable education for all students and supporting educators to achieve this goal.

Accessibility 95

Accessibility Disabilities Learning Disabilities Special Education 95

Teach Hub

APRIL 23, 2025

The site rewards progress with certificates and achievements. Plus, they give teachers instant feedback on student understanding. IXL.com is a popular online math practice tool that many teachers swear by. It offers interactive activities and visual representations to keep students engaged. Math doesnt have to be a dreaded subject.

Math 88

Math Textbooks Quizzes Participation 88

Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

Monitor and Adapt : Use feedback from experiments to refine policies and practices. Assessing Effectiveness: KPIs for AI Initiatives To ensure that AI initiatives are achieving their intended outcomes, institutions must establish clear metrics for success. Actionable Tip : Draft an ethical AI charter and solicit campus-wide feedback.

Ethics 74

Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 74

Faculty Focus

JULY 13, 2025

Once you begin practicing with an AI chatbot, achieving your desired outcomes will become second nature. When creating an email, giving student feedback, or writing in general, a quick and easy way to use AI to assist you is to give the command “make this sound better” and plop in your message.

Critical Thinking 120

Critical Thinking Intelligence Education Learning 120

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.

Grades 74

Grades Evaluation Assignments Instructors 74

Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 11, 2025

Students know there will be consequences if they are caught cheating, but they weigh them against the consequences of not achieving. When the pressure to achieve exceeds the fear of being caught, students easily rationalize why cheating is a logical, justifiable choice (Challenge Success, 2021). Im here to help!

Academic Integrity 92

Academic Integrity Learning Feedback Assignments 92

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. Language barriers can have a profound impact on these students academic performance, classroom engagement and social connection.

English 134

English Languages Language Assignments 134

Faculty Focus

APRIL 24, 2025

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. Whereas my effort in reflection after-action was about 10 percent and with results about 20 percent, while before-action was about 5 percent with 10 percent in terms of results.

Lecturing 55

Lecturing Faculty Development Knowledge Laboratory 55

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.” I list some type of question in which I would love your input and feedback.

Elementary School 83

Elementary School Elementary School Participation Activities 83

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Here are three key expectations that are redefining modern education: Interactive Learning : Students expect dynamic, interactive lessons that incorporate multimedia elements and real-time feedback. 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

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 16, 2025

” Check in with students regarding their goals, and reinforce to reluctant learners that every small achievement adds up to big success. Encourage reluctant students to focus on participation and completion goals, such as “I will turn in 90% of my homework” or “I will miss class fewer than 5 times.”

High School 52

High School High School Beliefs Schools 52

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. Through structured exercises, students improve their ability to plan, organize, regulate emotions, and tackle challenges with confidence.

Skills 137

Skills Schools Learning Students 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. Elmwood supports its teachers through a unique coaching program that encourages peer feedback and shared learning. That sense of ownership leads to deeper engagement.

Schools 210

Schools Culture Interdisciplinary Beliefs 210

Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2025

What feedback can you share from educators, students and families about using AI in your schools? They should also identify specific learning objectives or operational efficiencies they want to achieve with AI and align AI initiatives with the districts overall strategic plan. Many students and families were initially afraid of AI.

Ethics 98

Ethics Intelligence Critical Thinking Feedback 98

eSchool News

MAY 23, 2025

This level of personalization is difficult to achieve in traditional classrooms, where one teacher may be responsible for 20 or more students with diverse needs. This could be gamified lessons that minimize cognitive overload, voice-assisted content to reduce reading anxiety, or real-time emotional feedback to help manage frustration.

Multidisciplinary 299

Multidisciplinary Evaluation Reading Feedback 299

eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

Our education community across the country is still working to overcome setbacks in student achievement and learning progress , all while facing ongoing challenges such as chronic absenteeism, teacher shortages and burnout, and a noticeable increase in student mental health and behavioral concerns. Decouple behavior from academic achievement.

Grades 161

Grades Evaluation Students Achievement 161

Elevate k12

JUNE 20, 2025

High workload: Besides teaching classes, grading assignments and exams, and providing feedback, full-time teachers must plan lessons, attend meetings and professional development programs, and organize extracurricular activities. States that paid the highest salaries were Washington ($72.3k), California($73.2k), and New York ($76.4k).

Teachers 52

Teachers Education Attention Coaching 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 11, 2025

Should video game creators focus more on player feedback when developing new games? Describe a goal you’ve worked hard to achieve or are still working on. Should students be allowed to design their own school schedules? Would you want to live in the world of your favorite novel or video game? What could be a downside?

Writing 52

Writing Grades Essay Middle School 52

eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

The Otus AI Advisory Board meets monthly, providing valuable insights and feedback on AI-related initiatives and tools. Committed to student achievement and educational equity, Otus combines student data with powerful tools that provide educators, administrators, and families with the insights they need to make a difference.

Feedback 256

Feedback Testing Participation Achievement 256

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 23, 2022

I would like to see teachers balance the time they spend on instruction with the time they spend facilitating learning and providing feedback as students attempt to do something with that instruction. The challenge for teachers is figuring out how to create the time and space necessary to prioritize feedback. Blended learning can help!

Blended Learning 498

Blended Learning Feedback Learning Instructors 498

Catlin Tucker

JULY 2, 2023

How can pulling feedback into the classroom help students develop confidence and improve their self-regulation skills? Feedback is one of the most powerful tools a teacher has to support students in achieving standards-aligned goals. Feedback also Provides clarity on learning goals and expectations.

Feedback 423

Feedback Metacognitive Skills Blended Learning Beliefs 423

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Feedback is a powerful tool that can profoundly impact student learning and success. However, not all feedback is created equal; some approaches to feedback can propel students toward growth, while others may hinder their progress. What is the secret to effective feedback?

Feedback 363

Feedback Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Failure 363

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Key points: To personalize learning, teachers need actionable data more frequently A new partnership in Montana will support student achievement in just this manner See related article: What’s the state of K-12 assessment? I am confident that teachers, students, and families will benefit from these programs that increase academic achievement.”

Achievement 320

Achievement Students Math Feedback 320

eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2022

The Pikmykid platform has achieved an NPS score of 60, putting the platform in the same category of customer experience management as major brands including Starbucks, Netflix and Amazon, as well as Samsung, Intel and John Deere. TAMPA, Fla., Our parents absolutely love it and are requesting that we keep it next year. We love Pikmykid!

Achievement 250

Achievement Feedback Reading Activities 250

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

We also wanted individualized and personalized instruction with student feedback; flexibility for students and teachers in terms of how and when to use the program (tutoring hours); and a research-based solution with proven results from urban districts similar to BCPSS.

Achievement 294

Achievement Learning Outcomes Feedback Math 294

eSchool News

AUGUST 3, 2023

As part of the collaboration, the state’s second-largest K-12 school system will now use IXL’s award-winning platform district-wide to boost academic achievement in math, English language arts, science, social studies and Spanish. IXL is used by nearly 40 percent of all K-12 students in Kentucky, accounting for more than 283,000 learners.

Achievement 247

Achievement English Math Art 247