k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Through structured exercises, students improve their ability to plan, organize, regulate emotions, and tackle challenges with confidence. This program helps students turn frustration into achievement by teaching them how to manage tasks effectively and approach learning with a problem-solving mindset.

Skills 137

Skills Schools Learning Students 137

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Too many students don’t reach grade-level metrics and no one can agree on the cause. Research indicates that active participation leads to higher retention rates, which can be upwards of 60% for students engaged in interactive learning. Something broke in American education these past years.

Hybrid Learning 128

Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 128

eSchool News

OCTOBER 6, 2017

However, what we really should be striving to develop are self-sufficient classrooms where students are driving the learning. Ideally, by surpassing compliance goals and student-driven learning, we can get to an even more important goal — critical thinking. But achieving that goal isn’t easy.

Reading 423

Reading Technology Feedback Instructors 423

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 8, 2015

Online icebreakers give students an opportunity get to know one another and build a community online. Note: For educators interested in incorporating online discussions into their curriculum, my first book Blended Learning in Grades 4-12 provides resources and strategies to support this shift.

Discussions 419

Discussions Achievement Students Participation 419

eSchool News

JANUARY 4, 2024

The high-quality resources offered by Discovery Education also nurture my students’ natural curiosity, making it the perfect tool for improving student engagement. Eureka Math is also an important component in our efforts to boost student success in math. Alongside Eureka Math, we use i-Ready.

Math 342

Math Achievement Reading Elementary School 342

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

NEW YORK — North Carolina Virtual Academy (NCVA) and 3P Learning announced new results from an online summer learning camp focused on improving reading proficiency among third grade students. Educators leading the three-week NCVA summer camp selected Reading Eggs after seeing its positive impact on student engagement.

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Reading Grades Testing Achievement 256

eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2023

Together, these new enhancements drive deeper student engagement and offer even greater support to educators. A new drag-and-drop question type that develops students’ critical thinking skills by helping them build evidence and concepts into models.  Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

Student Engagement 253

Student Engagement Education Social Studies Art 253

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Students in any school or district, regardless of zip code or economic situation, deserve the opportunity to have access to the tools and resources that will prepare them for the future as 21st-century citizens. Students in those courses and grade levels—at all schools—were given access to the technology.

Achievement 243

Achievement Mobile Devices Students Grades 243

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY — Savvas Learning Company is excited to announce new and enhanced math and reading solutions that engage and inspire students to learn, while giving educators the evidence-based instructional resources they need to accelerate learning and help all students achieve. “At

Achievement 257

Achievement Math Reading Education 257

eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

Equity in Education : Persistent efforts are needed to ensure that all students, regardless of their background, have equal opportunities to succeed in school. Intrinsic Motivation : Encouraging students to be motivated by a genuine desire to learn and achieve, rather than external rewards, is key to their long-term success.

Student Engagement 254

Student Engagement Students Coaching Teaching Methods 254

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Artificial intelligence holds significant potential to address key challenges in education, particularly in enhancing student engagement and facilitating personalized learning. Basualto, a teacher with the Toronto District School Board, shares his experience leveraging AI for greater student engagement and more timely feedback.

Student Engagement 213

Student Engagement Ethics Teaching Education 213

eSchool News

MARCH 30, 2023

This renewed collaboration ensures students and teachers in the district’s K-5 classrooms will continue to use the company’s award-winning Mystery Science service to drive deeper student engagement in science instruction. Each lesson begins by posing a question commonly asked by young students.

Student Engagement 246

Student Engagement Science Schools Elementary School 246

eSchool News

MARCH 8, 2023

CHARLOTTE, NC — Wisconsin’s Stevens Point Area Public School District today announced it has renewed its multiyear partnership with Discovery Education supporting science education in grades K-5. Each lesson begins by posing a question commonly asked by young students. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

Science 245

Science Grades Education Schools 245

eSchool News

APRIL 24, 2017

You can look at all kids who are currently in grades K–12 as Generation Z. These students are even more enveloped in technology than the Millennials who came before them, and many educators now worry about how best to teach Generation Z basics—such as how to read—while competing for attention with digital devices.

Achievement 197

Achievement Attention Textbooks Students 197

eSchool News

JULY 20, 2022

Mystery Science , which joined the family of Discovery Education services in 2020 and recently won SIIA’s Best Science Instructional Solution CODiE award for Grades PK – 8, provides K-5 educators simple to use, open-and-go, hands-on lessons that inspire students to love science. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

Elementary School 244

Elementary School Elementary School Student Engagement Science 244

eSchool News

JANUARY 6, 2025

On average, about 25 percent of children in the early grades struggle with reading. These students are often reluctant readers because they find the process complicated, and they lack confidence in their abilities. This visibility allows students to see their literacy achievements and understand the steps required to advance.

Failure 326

Failure Motivation Gamification Cognitive Development 326

eSchool News

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Mystery Science , which joined the family of Discovery Education services in 2020 and recently won SIIA’s Best Science Instructional Solution CODiE award for Grades PK – 8, provides K-5 educators simple to use, open-and-go, hands-on lessons that inspire students to love science. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

Science 246

Science Student Engagement Social Studies English 246

Edsurge

MARCH 13, 2019

Read part one to learn how this teacher improved her student feedback system to increase student engagement. Jayda was confident that she understood the material, and hearing her make a choice not to pursue additional work for the purpose of chasing an extra few points on her grade made me proud. Valentina asked Jayda.

Culture 163

Culture Grades Feedback Assignments 163

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 25, 2023

Wondering how to get your students upbeat about learning math? Learners achieve higher achievement scores in math One 2016 randomized study by Roschelle et al found that students attained higher achievement scores when teachers combined one-on-one attention and web-based homework tools.

Math 147

Math Student Engagement Teachers Mobile Devices 147

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

To support these skills and increase student engagement and understanding in physics, CMS has purchased Essential Physics, a comprehensive, high school physics program from PASCO Scientific. Shmoop will offer feedback on everything: topic, coherence, organization, and even nitpicky things like sentence structure and grammar.

Science 177

Science Achievement Essay Textbooks 177

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.

Achievement 299

Achievement Schools Counselling Feedback 299

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Key points: Harnessing the power of video games can foster a deeper, more meaningful educational experience 3 ways educators leverage gamification strategies The future of gamification For more news on gaming principles, visit eCN’s Teaching & Learning page Student engagement is vital for any educator throughout the length of a course.

Gamification 335

Gamification Achievement Quizzes Reading 335

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. Students are not just passively learning math; they’re actively participating.

Education 308

Education Schools Math Science 308

Edsurge

MAY 16, 2022

Grade inflation is growing, and grade point averages alone are not enough for colleges to make informed decisions about applicants without an objective measure of competence—like, say, a standardized test. In it, ACT researchers found evidence of grade inflation over the past decade—namely, that the average high school GPA increased 0.19

Grades 159

Grades Testing Interdisciplinary STEM 159

eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2020

The partnership enables device-agnostic access to educators and students, increasing accessibility to help close the achievement gap across the nation. EdisonLearning provides digital learning solutions, including core and elective eCourses for grades 6-12.

Grades 148

Grades Achievement Learning Beliefs 148

eSchool News

JULY 3, 2023

The authors drew on data from the 2016–2017 to 2019–2020 school years involving more than 2,900 teachers and 79,000 students in grades K–12 in 101 schools in a large, diverse urban district in California. “We

Teachers 266

Teachers Peer Review Study Achievement 266

eSchool News

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Savvas Learning Company , a next-generation learning solutions leader for K-12 education, is proud to announce that its enVision® Mathematics Common Core Grades 6-8 © 2021 received the highest rating from EdReports.org. Teaching with high-quality instructional materials has a direct impact on student learning outcomes.

Grades 139

Grades Math Evaluation Problem-Based Learning 139

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Charlotte, NC — For observances of National STEM Day 2024, global edtech leader Discovery Education and select partners offer a curated collection of free resources to engage students in STEM education. million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in over 100 countries and territories.

STEM 262

STEM Education Internet Grades 262

eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

Equity in Education : Persistent efforts are needed to ensure that all students, regardless of their background, have equal opportunities to succeed in school. Intrinsic Motivation : Encouraging students to be motivated by a genuine desire to learn and achieve, rather than external rewards, is key to their long-term success.

Student Engagement 130

Student Engagement Students Coaching Teaching Methods 130

eSchool News

APRIL 15, 2021

SILVER SPRING, MD (Thursday, April 15, 2021) —South Dakota’s Pierre School District (PSD) today announced the launch of a new partnership with Discovery Education supporting the district’s mission to inspire all students to achieve their potential. PSD educators and students in grades 3-5 will have access to this resource.

Achievement 148

Achievement STEM Education Science 148

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Recent data shows student engagement and connection are at an all-time low. The percentage of students who “love” going to school plummets from 74 percent in third grade to 29 percent by 12th grade, and just 36 percent of middle and high school students feel they can develop their own ideas at school.

Motivation 306

Motivation Students Testing Participation 306

eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2025

Additionally, they expressed heightened curiosity about various career pathways–a significant shift in engagement. In a more comprehensive survey of 537 students spanning grades 711 (with the majority in grades 8 and 9) in 2023, the results reinforced this transformation.

Math 295

Math STEM Motivation Science 295

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Let’s teach our students to steer through the online ocean of data to be both effective researchers and responsible digital citizens. These positive learning outcomes make esports popular in secondary grades, with both students and educators advocating for the addition and growth of scholastic esports in their middle and high schools.

Reading 303

Reading Learning Beliefs Learning Styles 303

Teach Hub

MAY 9, 2024

Supporting students who are struggling academically as an educator can be challenging. Poor grades often signal an underlying issue that may go beyond the student’s understanding of the material, such as an external stressor or lack of motivation. Hands-on interactive lessons keep students engaged.

Grades 111

Grades Learning Disabilities Disabilities Motivation 111

eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2017

With all of the focus on helping struggling students achieve grade-level proficiency, students at the very top end of the academic spectrum often aren’t getting the challenges they need to stay engaged in school or tap their full potential. Next page: 1:1 mentoring for gifted students).

Students 260

Students Testing Achievement Curriculum Design 260

eSchool News

OCTOBER 4, 2023

This is a great phrase to remember as districts, schools, and educators increasingly rely on technology tools to support student achievement. believe quiet students seated in front of computer screens is indicative of good classroom management, remembering that our students need to move is always sound instructional strategy.

Quizzes 309

Quizzes Lecturing Learning Styles High School 309

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

comprehensive, research-backed science solution for grades K-12. Delivered through Discovery Education’s K-12 platform, the Science Techbook series drives engagement with exclusive phenomena and interactive content. PPS teachers and students in grades K-5 will also receive access to Discovery Education Coding.

Achievement 130

Achievement Schools Education Science 130