Teach Thought

JULY 10, 2025

Through increased visibility of nuance, documentation of progress, and rewarding of seemingly minor (but critical) behaviors, a specific outcome can be achieved. ‘Writing,’ for example, can become ‘Expert and self-initiated application of the ‘revision’ step of the writing process.’

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Faculty Focus

JULY 13, 2025

I, like many I assume, believed that artificial intelligence was a far-fetched concept that would only be real in the movies; however, AI is here and large-language models, such as Chat-GPT and Gemini, are only going to get more sophisticated with time. Use AI to assist you with generating clearer and more concise messages.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 1, 2025

My Journey in Alternative Grading: From Curiosity to Clarity The first time I stood in front of 20 bored freshmen, all alone, teaching a course I had designed, also all alone, I was teaching a general education writing and speaking course at the University of Iowa. As a TA, I even received rubrics with that language. Inoue, Asoa.

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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. Within my own schools, one of the most defining moments was leading the integration of social-emotional learning and well-being into the core academic curriculum.

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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. Whether its writing a research paper with academic integrity or designing a technology solution that addresses a global issue, Elmwood girls learn how to think deeply and act responsibly.

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Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 11, 2025

The official corrected the mistake by writing down the time Ruiz had told him. Students know there will be consequences if they are caught cheating, but they weigh them against the consequences of not achieving. This establishes a baseline of each students writing style, vocabulary, and skills. The time put Ruiz in 11th place.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 11, 2025

Ready to ignite your students’ imaginations and sharpen their writing skills? With these engaging 7th grade writing prompts, students will dive into a world of self-expression. They’re developing the skills to investigate real-world topics, explain ideas clearly, and write with purpose.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 27, 2025

The visuals on the board are meant to serve as a reminder of what the future can look and feel like if your students take the necessary steps to achieve their goals. Create a Word Wall: Have students write down words and quotes that feel relevant to the goals they listed.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2024

I spent countless hours guiding them through the writing process, giving feedback, and encouraging them to think critically. AI-powered tools have entered the educational landscape, and theyve changed the way I teach writing–particularly persuasive writing.

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English Writing Teaching Essay 294

eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2025

BOSTON (March 31, 2025) In recent months, almost 2,000 schools and districts have purchased or renewed licenses for Lexia English Language Development (Lexia English) from Lexia , a Cambium Learning Group brand. The numbers show just how much students and educators have needed access to a culturally responsive language learning solution.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Understanding the connection between class size and student achievement, as well as teacher retentions, is critical to the future of our educational system. The Link Between Class Size and Achievement. Research into the impact of class size on student achievement has been ongoing for decades. The Benefits of Small Class Sizes.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 23, 2017

But Mayfield’s true passion is language—particularly writing. Mayfield spent his grad school years studying natural language processing, computational linguistics, and machine learning. One thing that I’m working very hard to change is the baseline premise that writing is a high-stakes thing. In 2013, he left the Ph.D.

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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

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

For English Language Arts (ELA) teachers, AI-powered writing tools help to provide immediate feedback, guiding students through the writing process and fostering a more personalized approach to learning. So, introducing AI was relatively easy because my students were used to the writing process and going through revisions.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

When teachers know what they are trying to achieve, they design lessons with intention and a clear sense of purpose. Click To Tweet In my role as a coach, I had the opportunity to facilitate an articulation day with a group of middle school English language arts teachers. In my role as a blended learning coach, I value clear goals.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 15, 2024

The Ask a Tech Teacher team came up with fresh rules we think are less threatening and more geared to enabling students to enjoy this important writing style. By actively engaging with a diverse array of literary genres, styles, and voices, one can develop a keen eye for the intricate interplay of language, structure, and storytelling.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

For English learners, acquiring language proficiency opens the door to thrive across all subjects. However, learning a new language can be a long, difficult process that requires courage, resilience and trust from students who initially might feel vulnerable and out of place.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 27, 2025

Learning a language is a long process, often filled with ups and downs. The Ask a Tech Teacher team has these six tips to help you learn any language faster: Be a Quick Learner: 6 Tips to Learn Any Language Faster Learning a new language may be overwhelming, but it can also be enjoyable and rewarding when you apply the right strategies.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Adding IXL Language Arts to the list ensures that eligible local education agencies across the state can request reimbursement for purchasing the platform to enhance early literacy instruction. It then generates personalized action plans that help students eliminate their trouble spots, and grow their reading and writing skills.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 28, 2024

Essay writing is a crucial skill for academic and professional success because it teaches clear, logical, and persuasive communication. In this blog post, we’ll unlock the secrets to successful essay writing and share 10 proven tips to help you level up your writing game. What is Effective Essay Writing?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

We’ll break it down into small, achievable steps, from brainstorming ideas to turning them into something tangible. Photo by Glen Noble on Unsplash Embrace Your Inner Storyteller Think about what sparks your desire to write. Identify your audience Are you writing for fellow teachers? Writing for students?

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Writing Feedback Intelligence Curriculum 174

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Part II: Transitioning from Whole Group to Small Group to Achieve Equity in Education The first blog in this series, “ Time Efficiency vs. Equity in Education ,” explored two major barriers teachers face when shifting from whole group, teacher-led, teacher-paced model to student-centered blended learning models. MagicSchool.ai

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Edsurge

APRIL 19, 2017

Estrada fell for a girl who only spoke English his freshman year in high school but refused to let a language barrier divide them. After moving to the United States from Guatemala a little more than a year ago, love, not a new app or platform, propelled him to pick up a new language. Nonprofit organizations, including the.

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Languages Language English Exams 154

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 22, 2018

Too often the goals students set for themselves are either nonexistent or too lofty to achieve in the foreseeable future. English teachers can ask students to explain why they selected a piece of textual evidence to support a claim or why they organized a piece of writing in a particular way. SMARTGoalsStudents. OngoingSelfAssess.

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Metacognitive Skills Grades Curriculum Design English 420

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 13, 2022

On the first day of classes two years ago, I had students in my professional and technical writing course send me an email with their goals for the semester. Language. “I Their attempt to write specific goals demonstrates an inability to effectively move from essay and reflective language to professional language.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Agency is a key element in personalizing education, and research has found that students who have agency in their learning are happier in school and more likely to achieve success. As Pink writes in the book: “Control leads to compliance; autonomy leads to engagement.” Related : What is student agency–and why do we need it?

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Students Motivation Achievement Assignments 347

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

I would write the day’s learning objectives and agenda on the board and spend each class period moving my students as a unit through a series of learning activities. They bring different skills, abilities, needs, language proficiencies, backgrounds, learning preferences, and interests into the classroom. .

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Blended Learning Education Feedback Teaching Methods 419

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 18, 2023

One way to achieve this is by rotating students from a pre-video activity into the video lesson and ending with a post-video activity. Quick Writes: Teachers can present a prompt or question related to the video topic and ask students to spend a few minutes writing their thoughts. This encourages brainstorming and prediction.

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Lecturing Knowledge Assignments Writing 433

eSchool News

APRIL 12, 2018

After analyzing that data, we were determined to personalize reading and writing to meet the needs of our student population, 68 percent of whom are Hispanic and 12 percent of whom are English language learners (ELLs).

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

NoRedInk is an adaptive writing curriculum that engages students by personalizing exercises according to their interests. Students write more frequently and grow more quickly when they’re deeply engaged in their learning,” said NoRedInk Founder and CEO Jeff Scheur. Top student interests.

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eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2024

How do we ensure students achieve proficiency with the English language while receiving a rich and comprehensive education? Thanks to computer-driven translation, AI, and advanced classroom tools, we stand to put every student on a path to success with the English language and beyond. Today’s technology presents us with answers.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

We have seen the impact that on-demand support has on student achievement, and we are dedicated to providing expert help—anytime, anywhere—that gives students agency to achieve their educational goals. One of the most effective ways to enhance instruction and student achievement is through tutoring.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2015

It covers reading, writing, vocabulary, language, math, fact fluency, number sense, and science. In addition, a custom dedicated parent portal gives parents a window into their child’s progress, and teachers can set daily or long-term goals for their students to achieve. grade levels after an average of 26 hours using MobyMax.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

The deal provides 83 elementary schools and 17 high schools with access to IXL’s award-winning program to supplement instruction in math and English language arts. Under the MIZ program, there are 20 districts implementing IXL to boost achievement for students in pre-K through 8th grade.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

I ’m a writing instructor in higher education. I’m also a writing specialist in a support center. I work with students from all disciplines and cultural and linguistic backgrounds where I cover the whole spectrum of writing instruction. For students continuing to graduate school, the writing stakes are even higher.

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Evaluation Feedback Writing Languages 118

Edsurge

JULY 24, 2023

The Project Topeka rubric described students’ argumentative writing along four dimensions: Claim and Focus, Support and Evidence, Organization, and Language and Style, at four performance levels (Emerging, Developing, Proficient, Advanced). Is the evidence reliable? Is it relevant? If yes, [students] also have to explain it.

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Writing Essay Teachers Feedback 147

eSchool News

JULY 12, 2021

BOSTON ( July 12, 2021) – Lexia Learning, a Cambium Learning® Group company, today announced the official rebrand of Rosetta Stone® English to Lexia® English Language Development (Lexia English). The name change follows Cambium’s divestiture of Rosetta Stone’s languages division.

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