Edsurge

MAY 21, 2025

Here are some highlights on what teachers said about their feelings on the workplace, student achievement and their futures in the profession. Student Achievement About two-thirds of teachers agreed that their students were motivated to get good grades and on track to succeed in school.

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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. By creating an emotionally safe and supportive learning environment, teachers help students build resilience, motivation, and a growth mindset.

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eSchool News

JUNE 26, 2025

That’s what’s motivating. “I Math scores, which are still below pre-pandemic levels , show growing achievement gaps between higher- and lower-performing students. Teachers understand students in a way that AI may never duplicate, and human interaction can be uniquely motivating. Good games aren’t designed to be easy.

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eSchool News

JUNE 20, 2025

Those and other findings published Tuesday from the research corporation RAND highlight several ongoing challenges for instruction in math, where nationwide student achievement has yet to return to pre-pandemic levels and the gap between the highest and lowest-performing students in math has continued to grow.

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eSchool News

MAY 2, 2025

If we pair students strengths and aptitudes with in-demand careers through personalized learning, we are ensuring the success of our students and tomorrows workforce, thus realigning motivation and fulfilling the individuals Hierarchy of Needs. They also need to build self-esteem by experiencing achievement, recognition, and purpose.

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eSchool News

JUNE 5, 2025

Boosting student achievement Preventing teacher burnout Closing equity/access gaps Supporting student mental health Δ To help students truly thrive, schools must go beyond emotional support and daily well-being; they need a more comprehensive approach that fosters a clear sense of purpose, direction, and meaning in both school and life.

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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. Since it encourages internal motivation through an outwardly-created set of circumstances, gamification sits at the awkward intersection of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation.

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eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2025

While progress has been made, achievement gaps have widened, particularly among underserved students. This workshop offers a comprehensive framework to address chronic absenteeism through a lens of equity and inclusion, ensuring every student is seen, valued, and motivated to attend school regularly.

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k12 Digest

MAY 15, 2025

Through these experiences, Carl developed a deep understanding of what founders require to navigate the unique challenges within the Education Industry and achieve sustainable growth. This kind of adaptive, data-driven support is helping students achieve more in less time, making learning both more effective and more motivating.

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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. This kind of structured choice fosters agency and motivation. How do you ensure equity is more than a concept and becomes a daily practice in your school community?

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

While progress has been made, achievement gaps have widened, particularly among underserved students. This workshop offers a comprehensive framework to address chronic absenteeism through a lens of equity and inclusion, ensuring every student is seen, valued, and motivated to attend school regularly.

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Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2025

Still, a central challenge remains: How can this shift be sustainable, relevant and, most importantly, achievable for both teachers and students within the current educational landscape? For Johnson, it was a love of learning that motivated her: “I just like to know things about everything.

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eSchool News

MAY 13, 2025

This leads to increased engagement and motivation. Without sufficient resources, DEI programs may fail to achieve their intended outcomes thus further fueling criticism and skepticism. DEI initiatives also contribute to improved academic outcomes by fostering a sense of belongingness amongst students.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Discovery Education understands that curiosity is central to the learning experience, as it drives student engagement, motivation, and persistence, said Lance Rougeux, Discovery Educations Senior Vice President of Curriculum, Instruction, and Student Engagement. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2025

But by being able to take students who are motivated and put them in these dual-enrollment classes, you get a greater percentage of those who are going to recognize theyve got the ability and [will] go to college, she adds. Other districts have community organizations demonstrate how dual enrollment can help students outside high school.

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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. This kind of structured choice fosters agency and motivation. How do you ensure equity is more than a concept and becomes a daily practice in your school community?

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 1, 2025

In my more recent students evaluations, students say they are less stressed, they are more motivated, and they understand assignment expectations at the beginning of the semester. In evaluations, students say they are less stressed, they are more motivated, and they understand assignment expectations better.

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eSchool News

APRIL 22, 2025

Business partners make it possible for us to achieve our mission of preparing students for career success, Whitehead says. Held each June, the SkillsUSAs National Leadership & Skills Conference event features more than 6,500 state champions from across the United States competing head-to-head in 114 skill and leadership competitions.

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Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2025

One half is described as entrepreneurial, image-conscious and highly motivated. The first Gen Z students I taught had been shaped by the 2008 recession, parents who struggled to bounce back, and a high-achievement culture that still promised something at the end of the tunnel. It’s a neat storyline — and it makes for a great headline.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 12, 2025

Read on… Plan Ahe ad: Set Yourself Up for a Career in Electrical and Computer Engineering Regardless of where you are in your life or at what stage, if you have a dream that you want to achieve, you can start working toward that immediately. One of the biggest is self-efficacy and motivation.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Studies show that students in remote settings often feel isolated, which can lead to decreased motivation and engagement. Studies indicate that students who collaborate in groups often achieve higher academic performance compared to those who study alone. One major issue is the lack of personal interaction.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 8, 2025

Researchers have found that learners’ sense of belonging enhances psychological flexibility, learner satisfaction, motivation, and professional identity, thereby increasing student success (Carter et al., This sense of belonging is not a peripheral benefit – it is foundational to learner motivation, participation, and overall success.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 8, 2025

Researchers have found that learners’ sense of belonging enhances psychological flexibility, learner satisfaction, motivation, and professional identity, thereby increasing student success (Carter et al., This sense of belonging is not a peripheral benefit – it is foundational to learner motivation, participation, and overall success.

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Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 11, 2025

The Motive It is unknown whether Ruiz intended to cheat in New York or if the opportunity merely presented itself and she took it. Students know there will be consequences if they are caught cheating, but they weigh them against the consequences of not achieving. Addressing Academic Dishonesty Among the Highest Achievers.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 29, 2025

It can be constructive, motivating, and well-meaning in certain contexts. If learning benefits from risk-taking, trust, and social connection , educators coming from an egoistic perspective may ironically make the achievement of the learning outcomes more difficult, not to mention joyless, as interpersonal connections become less natural.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 29, 2025

It can be constructive, motivating, and well-meaning in certain contexts. If learning benefits from risk-taking, trust, and social connection , educators coming from an egoistic perspective may ironically make the achievement of the learning outcomes more difficult, not to mention joyless, as interpersonal connections become less natural.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 27, 2025

180 Days of Self-Care for Busy Educators by Tina Boogren Follow this self-care plan designed to support your health and wellness during the school year: Understand how prioritizing your own self-care will better equip you to positively impact student learning and achievement. This is no ordinary teaching book.

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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. These images should represent their goals and illustrate how they’ll feel when they’ve achieved them.

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Elevate k12

JUNE 20, 2025

Factors To Consider When Tackling the Teacher Shortage As your district leadership works to address shortages in your schools, consider the following factors: Student Achievement Student achievement is highly affected by teacher shortages.

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k12

JUNE 10, 2025

Online learning works for me because I am responsible and motivated to achieve high standards in my academics. I also have a half bulletin board and half dry-erase board with sticky notes of reminders, due dates, and inspirational and motivational sayings. I also work well in organized environments that have few distractions.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 23, 2025

Along the way, you gain insight into the moral fiber that grounds everything she does and the decisions she must make that some consider impossible for an adolescent, but are achievable for thousands of like-minded teens.

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eSchool News

APRIL 17, 2024

Key points: Motivating students requires collective action and systemic change Science-backed scalable tools improve student mental health Student mental health is still suffering–how should we address it? This disparity not only erodes motivation, but also fosters a sense of injustice among students who strive for excellence.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The lack of motivation has contributed to lower academic performance and increased dropout rates. The white paper sheds light on these critical trends and provides actionable strategies to transform schools into environments where students feel empowered, connected, and motivated to succeed.

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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. Even before schools closed in the spring, teachers were already grappling with a crisis in student motivation. Student motivation is important because it can be directly linked to attainment.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 24, 2023

We often attempt small tweaks and modifications in our educational system—upgrading curriculum, training teachers on new instructional strategies—hoping to see major gains in student achievement. Maybe we’re neglecting the ‘battery’ at the heart of education: student motivation.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Could approaching the design, instruction, and facilitation of learning (in class, online, or a combination of the two) with a “would you rather” lens improve student motivation and engagement? Choice has been shown to improve retention, transfer performance, and motivation (Schneider, Nebel, Beege & Rey, 2018).

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

First, I do not think grades are an effective long-term strategy for motivating most students. In his book Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us , Daniel Pink points out that extrinsic rewards–points, grades, or the promise of a class party for good behavior–are not effective ways to motivate people over time.

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