k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

The impact of technology on the human brain is still being studied, but there is a body of research which is decades old and has increased its capacity to inform education with advances in medical imaging technology. Teachers are constantly battling for students attention, often losing that battle to smart phones.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

These forms of feedback often focus on assignments and homework prior to college, where feedback becomes scarce. This raises an essential question: What kind of feedback information is genuinely useful for students? This idea is well understood in grading, but not as so in feedback to students.

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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

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eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2024

Ending the year on a strong note not only celebrates the achievements of students and staff but also sets the stage for a successful transition into the next academic year. Celebrate achievements: Reflecting on the successes of the school year is crucial for boosting morale and motivation among students and staff.

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Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2021

Golden collects the results, which students give anonymously, then studies the feedback and makes a list of all the information she’s received. This practice is called early-term feedback. In general, faculty and instructors are really responsive to student feedback. What should we start doing in this class?

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 31, 2020

When it comes to connecting with your colleagues, I’ve seen teams of teachers commit to a book study as a way to connect and learn. These goals are hard, if not impossible, to achieve with traditional, teacher-led, whole group lessons. 4 Ask students for feedback. If not, what would they enjoy learning?

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eSchool News

MAY 16, 2024

Intelligent AI tutoring programs accomplish this feat by using machine learning algorithms to detect patterns in how students interact with the software during study sessions. AI tutoring systems give students immediate feedback and guidance, addressing these problem areas before they become more severe.

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Learning Styles Learning Students Gamification 311

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

How many hours each week do you spend on creating, sharing, monitoring, evaluating and providing feedback on student activities? One survey found teachers average more than 10 hours weekly on planning and grading , and another study reported that about a third of teachers spend at least 2 hours daily on pre- and post-instruction activities.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Tutoring can make writing less of an isolating process because students can access different audiences and, as a result, receive feedback that is in the function of its message and not only for the sake of a grade. Tutoring practices that include non-evaluative feedback and mindful approaches support writers’ growth holistically.

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Evaluation Feedback Writing Languages 119

eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2019

A recent study found that not one school (of 180 surveyed) was able to improve student achievement records without effective school leadership. Good leadership in schools is the practice of encouraging and enabling school-wide teaching expertise in order to achieve a strong rate of progress for all learners.

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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.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2020

A real-time national education study of more than one million students by two leading not-for-profit education groups has found that continued engagement with technology-enabled instruction during COVID-19 school closures has significantly reduced students’ loss of potential reading growth. This study is the second in a series.

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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.

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eSchool News

APRIL 2, 2024

A science-backed and scalable solution for this mental health challenge is to provide students with an anonymous questionnaire that provides personalized feedback and supportive resources in the areas of mental health, well-being, social support, and psychosocial areas relevant to school persistence and achievement.

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Science Counselling Students Feedback 293

eSchool News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Develop career and technical education pathways Offer a career and technical education (CTE) program of study–a progression of industry-focused classes that create accessible pathways for students to gain the skills needed for college and career success–that introduces students to the teaching industry.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

They’re being asked to create an environment conducive to academic achievement without face-to-face interaction with their students. For example, in a study across grades 1-8 in the U.S., Faced with both new and long-existing challenges, teachers are working harder than ever.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

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.” IXL’s end-to-end teaching and learning solution supports personalized instruction in math, English language arts, science, social studies and Spanish.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

What we’ve discovered from feedback provided by both students and employers is that when youth engage in real-world work experiences, they emerge with higher self-esteem, a greater sense of responsibility, and newfound independence, all of which set the foundation for professional and personal success.

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eSchool News

JULY 26, 2022

The pandemic has put students well behind in their education, with millions of children achieving below grade level in reading and math. A study by the Brookings Institution of data from 5.4 K-12 school systems are facing a “perfect storm” of challenges today. . million U.S. Overburdened teachers.

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eSchool News

APRIL 15, 2024

Key points: Video-based coaching offers insight on teacher practices and makes feedback more effective I’m a first-year teacher. Recent research highlights the value of video: A study conducted through the U.S. One group had five rounds of coaching in which they recorded themselves teaching and received feedback on the video.

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Coaching Teachers Achievement Evaluation 324

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

CoSN’s case study–The Michigan Data Hub: A Strategic Alignment and ROI Study–offers insight into these hidden costs. The study’s authors found that “data management by [Michigan] districts requires both personnel effort and technology costs totaling over $160 million per year statewide. ideal timeline, budget, etc.)

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eSchool News

JANUARY 20, 2022

Whether it’s homework help or a study session, students pair up with their private tutor for a personalized 1-on-1 lesson in the advanced lesson space. Each session is archived, so students can conveniently access past lessons to help them with coursework and studying. Trusted by thousands of schools nationwide, over 1.5

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

“Several empirical studies have confirmed that students in gamified learning environments achieve higher levels of motivation and cognitive engagement compared to those in traditional classroom settings” (Dehghanzadeh et al., When studying vocabulary words, I used Quizlet Live to make practice more interactive.

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eSchool News

JUNE 21, 2019

A recent study found that not one school (of 180 surveyed) was able to improve student achievement records without effective school leadership. Good leadership in schools is the practice of encouraging and enabling school-wide teaching expertise in order to achieve a strong rate of progress for all learners.

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Schools Learning Outcomes Culture Feedback 236

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

The Rise of Online Learning Online learning has increasingly become a staple in education, with studies showing that over 30% of students now prefer it over traditional classroom settings. A study from the U.S. Department of Education found that 77% of online students reported a better balance between their studies and personal life.

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Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 141

eSchool News

AUGUST 21, 2024

The study examines the impact of different tutoring styles on math achievement among ninth-grade math students. Leveraging AI-powered analysis, the study shows that when tutors help students think through problems deeply, those who are already successful using intelligent tutoring systems (ITS) do even better.

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Coaching Math Intelligence Languages 302

eSchool News

MARCH 23, 2023

According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress, approximately one-third of 4th and 8th graders can’t read at the “basic” achievement level – the test’s lowest level. The tool listens to students as they read aloud and provides immediate feedback, individualized support, and measurable success.

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Intelligence Gamification Reading Achievement 306

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

The success rate of online learning versus traditional classroom learning is a topic of ongoing research, with various studies examining factors such as academic achievement, retention rates, and student satisfaction. Subsequent studies have provided mixed findings. What is the success rate of online learning?

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Learning Styles Laboratory Learning Online Learning 245

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Don’t get me wrong – efficacy studies are crucial when comparing edtech solutions in the procurement decision process. A decision-maker should not hesitate to reach out to their nationwide network of peers to get honest, unfettered feedback. How can it be adapted to our students’ needs? What’s the price point?

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Evaluation Feedback Testing Achievement 321

eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2023

These skill-building, multi-player games help students build critical skills in math, language arts, and social studies in a fun and entertaining way.   A new collection of compelling social studies and civics education resources from Sesame Workshop which can be found in the Discovery Education platform’s Sesame Learning Channel. 

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Tutoring can make writing less of an isolating process because students can access different audiences and, as a result, receive feedback that is in the function of its message and not only for the sake of a grade. Tutoring practices that include non-evaluative feedback and mindful approaches support writers’ growth holistically.

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Evaluation Feedback Writing Languages 98

eSchool News

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Studies show that supporting students’ social and emotional development produces an 11-percentage point gain in grades and test scores. Sustaining a focus on social and emotional growth through adolescence is crucial for improving achievement and outcomes beyond school. Why should SEL be implemented in the classroom?

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eSchool News

MAY 28, 2024

The Newark Board of Education in March approved a data-sharing agreement with Khan Academy to study whether the tool was effective “in the North Ward schools,” according to the agreement. After the pandemic, city, district, and community leaders sounded the alarm about the need to provide more support to improve student achievement.

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Schools Math Testing Intelligence 273

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. The recently reimagined Learning Commons is a perfect example.

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eSchool News

JUNE 6, 2024

This alarming trend jeopardizes students’ academic achievement, graduation prospects, and life outcomes. A recent study on adolescent loneliness suggests that light-touch, low-cost interventions focused on attendance can pay dividends. When they see a clear path from classroom to career, attendance improves.

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High School High School Counselling Communication 294

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

In this method, one studies something anew with a partner. I offer students the opportunity to earn extra credit by taking time over the weekend to study a topic of interest related to the subject I teach. I just check with them and their parents that the studying was done and give credit for that. The results?

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eSchool News

MAY 4, 2015

The sourcebook features infographics as well as stories from authors, feedback from educators, and strategies that can immediately be put into practice. Book study guides and sample chapters —ASCD offers free study guides and sample chapters for most of its professional development publications.

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