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. This helped them apply knowledge, develop communication skills, and see themselves as active citizens.

Interdisciplinary

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.

Lecturing

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. Gannon, Kevin. Inoue, Asoa.

Grades

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.

Hybrid Learning

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.

Evaluation

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.

Evaluation

Teacher Toms Blog

JULY 30, 2025

They have achieved this status by building their educational system on evidence. We have achieved this lack of success by relying upon the busy-body guesswork of policy makers, billionaire dilettantes, and administrators who listen to them. Please click the links in this post.

Learning

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.

Teaching

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.

Teaching

eSchool News

MAY 15, 2025

Higher achievement in eighth grade math is associated with a higher income, more education later and with declines in teen motherhood and incarceration and arrest rates, a 2022 study by Harvards Center for Education Policy Research found. Worse, the gaps between high and low achievers widened.

Testing

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

She might know the theory behind data science but not how to use Tableau. To achieve scale, forward-thinking platform companies likely will need to partner with colleges, universities and K12 schools to embed the acquisition of platform-centric skills within traditional programs and degrees.

Skills

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.

Motivation

eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2019

When students feel motivated, everything is better–grades, class engagement, standardized test scores, and determination. That’s why improving student motivation is at the top of many administrators’ to-do lists. What role, then, do schools and educators have in improving student motivation?

Motivation

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

And unfortunately, even before the pandemic, reading achievement has been low over the past several decades. Districts incorporating the science of reading into their curricula are seeing improved student outcomes. This includes research, webinars, and other content to guide implementation.

Science

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.

Achievement

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

So programs intended to make that process easier and faster are tapping into the science of motivation to improve their methods. Without that intrinsic personal motivation, it’s hard to reach the levels we expect and hope,” says Parandeh Kia, associate provost for educational technology at the institute. government.

Motivation

eSchool News

AUGUST 3, 2023

As part of the collaboration, the state’s second-largest K-12 school system will now use IXL’s award-winning platform district-wide to boost academic achievement in math, English language arts, science, social studies and Spanish. About IXL Learning Currently used by 14 million students and in 95 of the top 100 U.S.

Achievement

eSchool News

MAY 9, 2022

One day, your science teacher brings in a Microsoft HoloLens headset. You put on the mixed reality glasses and pick up the science article that the teacher wants you to read. Suddenly, reading in science class takes on a whole new emotion…you are feeling success and are even interested in reading more about science.

Failure

eSchool News

AUGUST 7, 2023

— The National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) is pleased to announce the generous support of TC Energy through a $100,000 grant to bolster the training of Virginia teachers. NMSI’s Laying the Foundation program aims to deepen student understanding and achievement in mathematics and science.

Math

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. The benefits of student agency Students are more engaged and motivated.

Students

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In recent years high schools across the country have been adding computer science courses, and there is a movement to make them ubiquitous. The study found that taking a computer science course had the greatest impact for female students, Black students and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

High School

eSchool News

JULY 10, 2024

In this new phase of partnership, students in grades K-8 will this year return to classrooms that feature innovative science lessons powered by Science Techbook for Texas by Discovery Education.

Science

eSchool News

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Boston – VHS Learning students surpassed national average pass rates on their Advanced Placement (AP)® exams during the 2021-22 academic year, marking more than a decade of high achievement. In AP® Environmental Science, 76% of VHS Learning students passed, compared to the national average of only 54%. About VHS Learning.

Exams

eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2025

The books, which are included in Just Right Readers Science of Reading Take-Everywhere Literacy Packs , were distributed to public school systems throughout the region in partnership with the Northwest Region Education Service Alliance (NWRESA) and Western Region Education Service Alliance (WRESA).

English

eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2025

Key points: Relevancy has great power in math instruction Reaching peak engagement in K-12 science education Helping science-averse teachers integrate STEM and literacy For more news on STEM subjects, visit eSNs STEM & STEAM hub How much longer will we keep trying to solve our nations dismal math proficiency problem by writing new math problems?

Math

eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2024

In my experience, even reluctant students become interested in setting up a science experiment when they have some level of agency over what they will be testing. which aligns well with the Next Generation Science Standard focused on matter and its interactions. Give students agency.

STEM

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

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2016

If I’m honest, there are three clear reasons that initially motivated my decision to assign homework every night: 1) I never had enough time to cover everything in class, 2) I believed students needed to learn to manage their time outside of class and develop important study habits, and 3) I was assigned homework in high school.

Assignments

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 15, 2015

National program uses famed sports video game to ignite students’ interest in math and science. EA SPORTS Madden NFL: Football by the Numbers, a comprehensive educational initiative, is an initiative designed to engage students in grades 5-9 with science and math content through an interactive digital learning game.

Math

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

A 2016 study from Columbia University found that high-school students’ science grades improved after they learned about the personal and intellectual struggles of scientists, while students who only learned about the scientists’ achievements saw their grades decline. Related content: 6 TED Talks about failing forward.

Failure

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

But it also can improve achievement when confident teachers incorporate it into instruction. It’s easy for students to become absorbed in Minecraft worlds, mainly due to the game’s “sandbox” nature–it’s open-ended and offers unlimited possibilities for math, science, and building challenges.

Learning

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., Ive used Gimkit for math and science review. Ive seen this firsthand!

Gamification

eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2019

The survey from Junior Achievement, conducted by the research group Engine, shows that only 9 percent of girls ages 13-17 express an interest in STEM careers, down from 11 percent in a similar 2018 survey. What can motivate girls to pursue STEM careers? Related: Girls and STEM: A female engineer shares her path.

STEM

eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2024

Key points: Inspiring young women in STEM programs requires cultivating a culture of community Black students need more STEM career exposure Launching a districtwide computer science program for all grades For more news on STEM education, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub All too often, female students are underrepresented in STEM classes.

STEM

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Diverse perspectives are set to make AI and technology among the most meaningful contributions to society, but it’s crucial to open up teaching opportunities to all to achieve this. Even when they achieved great milestones and innovated outstanding tech, their stories were overshadowed.

STEM

Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2023

Many instructors have observed variability in students’ motivation to learn and grow. In other words, can we foster greater motivation? Positive academic mindsets motivate students to learn Mindset science has uncovered actionable insights into the academic behaviors of students. This work has value to me.

Beliefs

Teach Hub

APRIL 9, 2025

Getting students motivated after spring break can feel a bit like trying to run in flip-flops. Keep the goals personal and achievable. Building this momentum helps students feel capable and proud, which fuels motivation better than any reward ever could. Suddenly asking them to snap back into full academic gear?

Motivation