k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

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. This process showed me that students flourish not only when they achieve academically but when their mental health, emotional resilience, and relationships are nurtured.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

Through best practices, case studies, and expert insights, we outline a step-by-step guide for institutions to craft their AI policies. Assessing Effectiveness: KPIs for AI Initiatives To ensure that AI initiatives are achieving their intended outcomes, institutions must establish clear metrics for success. Chris holds a B.A.

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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. They want the ability to learn at their own pace and choose when and where they study.

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Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 128

Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

Through best practices, case studies, and expert insights, we outline a step-by-step guide for institutions to craft their AI policies. Assessing Effectiveness: KPIs for AI Initiatives To ensure that AI initiatives are achieving their intended outcomes, institutions must establish clear metrics for success. Chris holds a B.A.

Ethics 74

Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 74

Faculty Focus

JUNE 29, 2025

I offered students a chance to ask about my education, experience in finance, the time I lived and studied in Paris, or how I ended up teaching at a community college. In this mode, the professor’s authority, preferences, expertise, and goals (“learning outcomes”), even body, take center stage.

Teaching 69

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 29, 2025

I offered students a chance to ask about my education, experience in finance, the time I lived and studied in Paris, or how I ended up teaching at a community college. In this mode, the professor’s authority, preferences, expertise, and goals (“learning outcomes”), even body, take center stage.

Teaching 69

Teaching Motivation Learning Outcomes Instructors 69

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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eSchool News

JULY 11, 2016

For example, 21CLD is a simple and readily available framework for meaningful learning. It provides an easy way to assess existing units of study. The concepts are simple and obvious and the rubrics provided to analyse and improve units of study are easy to use. She has qualitative and quantitative data showing her success.

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eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2023

This sparks greater interest in literature, enabling teachers to facilitate meaningful interactions that inspire more compelling classroom discussions that increase critical thinking skills, delivering better learning outcomes. Download/view screenshots of Gale In Context: Literature.

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Critical Thinking Learning Outcomes High School High School 246

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

With school back, let’s talk about the most efficient ways to study. With increasing coursework and extracurricular activities, a structured approach to studying helps manage time effectively, reduces stress, and boosts learning outcomes. These resources can complement your study plan and provide additional support.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 23, 2022

Hattie’s and Timperley’s (2007) research on feedback identified it as having a significant impact on student achievement and learning. During these one-on-one sessions, the teacher can personalize the playlist, making the necessary adjustments to ensure the student continues making progress toward learning objectives.

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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. This research shows a clear connection between skilled school leadership and positive student learning outcomes. Leading through teaching and learning.

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Schools Learning Outcomes Culture Feedback 269

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. What to learn : Give students a variety of choices in the topics they can study by expanding the range of courses available to them.

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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. This research shows a clear connection between skilled school leadership and positive student learning outcomes. Leading through teaching and learning.

Schools 233

Schools Learning Outcomes Culture Feedback 233

eSchool News

MAY 17, 2024

Key points: Personalized learning is a strong classroom strategy for achievement Agency and self-direction: Giving students a voice 3 simple strategies to supercharge student growth For more news on personalization, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub A one-size-fits-all classroom is a thing of the past.

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Learning Teaching Philosophy Learning Styles Achievement 275

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Eighty-seven percent of educators believe this could be the top area for additional support to address learning losses. Other top causes for learning gaps include mental health and social-emotional struggles (38 percent) and lack of students completing their homework or studying (35 percent).

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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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Gamification Multiple Choice Questions Motivation Social Studies 303

Faculty Focus

APRIL 2, 2024

Case studies consist of a short narrative followed by guiding questions that help learners think through the steps of solving a real-world problem. apply, analyze, evaluate, create), and have been shown to be an effective way of learning (Lee et al., What is a case study? 2009; Thistlethwaite et al.,

Study 124

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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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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

A study of public schools in Texas found that those using IXL Math or IXL English Language Arts outperformed other schools on STAAR exams by as much as 11 percentile points in math, 17 percentile points in reading and 8 percentile points in writing. To learn more about IXL, visit www.ixl.com , facebook.com/IXL and twitter.com/IXLLearning.

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Distance Learning Exams English Math 246

eSchool News

MARCH 14, 2023

To provide an example, a group of students learning about space and the stars may be able to learn through the experience of going outside and looking at stars through a telescope. Immersive metaverse learning can help students and teachers to achieve similar benefits without the need to physically experience things in this way.

Learning 314

Learning Disabilities Laboratory Achievement 314

Faculty Focus

APRIL 2, 2024

Case studies consist of a short narrative followed by guiding questions that help learners think through the steps of solving a real-world problem. apply, analyze, evaluate, create), and have been shown to be an effective way of learning (Lee et al., What is a case study? 2009; Thistlethwaite et al.,

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 29, 2022

High-impact tutoring is one of the most-studied and effective educational interventions. TutorMe enables meaningful connections students need to learn and thrive, creating better learning outcomes for the entire school community. “We

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Essay Schools Achievement Learning Outcomes 244

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 29, 2024

Interdisciplinary Studies: Breaking Boundaries for Comprehensive Learning Interdisciplinary studies, as an approach to education, research, and problem-solving, break down traditional boundaries between academic fields, encouraging collaboration and integration of knowledge from diverse areas. 2017; Liu et al.,

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Pear Deck is used in more than 17,000 schools and by 8 million educators and students around the world to improve equity, academic achievement, and classroom culture. Founded by educators, Pear Deck translates proven learning science into simple, effective tools. www.goguardian.com.

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Classroom Management Hybrid Learning Learning Outcomes Student Engagement 283

eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2023

schools are well-positioned to help families get online with low-cost, high-speed internet options through the federal government’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), according to a new study from Discovery Education and Comcast.

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Internet Schools Students Learning Outcomes 215

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Many high-achieving students use AI to understand their work on a deeper level, consulting these tools for timely personalized feedback, which can enhance comprehension and learning outcomes.

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Accessibility Ethics Learning Fairness 311

eSchool News

MAY 28, 2024

The district was among the first in the country to test the chatbot called Khanmigo, an AI program developed by online learning giant Khan Academy that is designed for classrooms and acts as a tutor for students and an assistant for teachers. Reid studies educational technology products and reviews their efficacy in classroom instruction.

Schools 269

Schools Math Testing Intelligence 269

eSchool News

DECEMBER 12, 2016

MCSD narrowed the gap between its test scores and the state averages on 12 tests this year: third-grade English language arts, science, and social studies. fourth-grade science and social studies. fifth-grade English language arts, math, science, and social studies. eighth-grade social studies. seventh-grade science.

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Social Studies English Schools Art 243

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 29, 2024

Interdisciplinary Studies: Breaking Boundaries for Comprehensive Learning Interdisciplinary studies, as an approach to education, research, and problem-solving, break down traditional boundaries between academic fields, encouraging collaboration and integration of knowledge from diverse areas. 2017; Liu et al.,

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Interdisciplinary Study Multidisciplinary Students 98

eSchool News

DECEMBER 9, 2020

IXL Learning , the K-12 personalized learning platform used by 11 million students, today announced a three-year agreement with Laredo Independent School District to bring its award-winning program to approximately 23,600 students and 1,100 teachers. Laredo ISD is located in Laredo, Texas , on the border with Mexico.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 9, 2019

It Takes a Village to Study and Support Whole Teacher Well-Being The Happy Teacher Project takes a holistic and comprehensive approach by studying physical, psychological and professional well-being and how workplace conditions support these three areas. Most had below average cardiorespiratory fitness. sitting and reaching.

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Study Teachers Interdisciplinary Learning Outcomes 123

eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2025

al (2019), Integrative teaching benefits middle-level learners as it potentially increases student engagement, motivation, and achievement. As they engage with the content from different perspectives, students will apply their learning in real-world contexts. According to Moser et. This intentionality is crucial.

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Interdisciplinary Critical Thinking Peer Review Discussions 230

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

But that puts students with disabilities in a different box by saying, You dont know how to do this, said Maggie Mosher, assistant research professor in KUs Achievement & Assessment Institute, a co-principal investigator for the grant.

Skills 241

Skills Disabilities Interdisciplinary Special Education 241

Edsurge

AUGUST 10, 2016

Companies, unsurprisingly, are happy to help "prove" their effectiveness by publishing their own studies, sometimes in partnership with third-party research groups, to validate the impact of a product or service. Is your edtech efficacy study up to par? Digital Promise invites edtech developers to share their studies for review.

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Study Middle School Middle School Language 109

Edsurge

JANUARY 5, 2024

Largely missing from many conversations, however, is a discussion of how scientific approaches may be used to study ChatGPT and other generative AI tools in the context of higher ed.

Academic Integrity 205

Academic Integrity Education Instructors Assignments 205

eSchool News

JANUARY 15, 2021

“Schools need technology that paints vivid pictures of student knowledge levels so they can meaningfully evaluate and teach every learner,” said Paul Mishkin, CEO of IXL Learning. RIDE’s adoption of the Real-Time Diagnostic clears a path for educators to make significant strides towards boosting learning outcomes.”.

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