eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Recently added lessons enable elementary students to explore the phenomena of seasonal change, travel back in time to a medieval castle, investigate animal habitats around the world, and more. million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in over 100 countries and territories.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Students then explore these questions through interactive videos featuring real-world visuals fostering a sense of wonder and actively supporting student engagement in the accompanying discussion prompts. . Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Research-based evidence affirms its highly positive impact on students’ academic achievement, soft skills, and social-emotional well-being. The county jumped on the esports train to heighten student engagement. A recent edWebinar , “Ready Player One: Esports in K-12,” highlights why esports has taken hold in schools.

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eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2023

Over time and through trial and error, we’ve learned the importance of engaging students in relevant content that is meaningful to them, engaging them in monitoring their own learning, or engaging them through strategies that make learning accessible.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 2, 2023

How can pulling feedback into the classroom help students develop confidence and improve their self-regulation skills? Feedback is one of the most powerful tools a teacher has to support students in achieving standards-aligned goals. Guides students in understanding their strengths as well as areas in need of improvement.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 5, 2023

As teachers, we know that the physical environment of a classroom can have a significant impact on how students engage with the material and each other. From the color of the walls to the lighting and temperature, every aspect of the room can contribute to a student’s ability to feel comfortable and stay focused.

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eSchool News

MAY 5, 2023

Students’ access to opportunities in life largely depends on their access to diverse, supportive relationships.

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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.

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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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eSchool News

JANUARY 6, 2025

In a TEDx talk titled The Super Mario Effect–Tricking Your Brain into Learning More , Mark Rober highlighted how video games like Super Mario can motivate people to achieve their goals by viewing failures as learning opportunities. The camp also yielded noteworthy results on the DIBELS 8th Edition Reading Assessment.

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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.

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eSchool News

APRIL 6, 2023

Utilizing a Roblox Community Fund grant , the organization will explore innovative ways to use 3D immersive experiences to engage students in the study of science and assess their achievements in the subject. This is especially true when exploring Next Generation Science Standards.

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eSchool News

JUNE 12, 2023

Key points: To improve student engagement, strive to create a positive learning environment Offer multiple means of engagement using technology inspired by UDL such as voice/screen capture or different ways to present a project While schools have largely returned to normal classroom instruction, some ripple effects of the pandemic remain.

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eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2025

The combination of automated assessment tools and flexible content delivery methods allows teachers to spot learning gaps quickly while giving students the freedom to master concepts through their preferred learning modes. Educational platforms now incorporate sophisticated gaming mechanics that go beyond basic point systems and badges.

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eSchool News

JULY 2, 2020

Research-based evidence affirms its highly positive impact on students’ academic achievement, soft skills, and social-emotional well-being. The county jumped on the esports train to heighten student engagement. A recent edWebinar , “Ready Player One: Esports in K-12,” highlights why esports has taken hold in schools.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 15, 2025

This involves evaluating the most effective methods and learning environments to engage students and enhance their achievement of desired learning outcomes. As students and educators adapt to digital platforms, student engagement has emerged as a key concern in online learning.

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eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2024

During my “freshman year” in the classroom, I made it a point to ask colleagues at my school, members of my professional learning community, educators I met at conferences, and others: “What are the best edtech resources for a new teacher to engage students and ignite their curiosity about learning?”

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Active learning strategies for students in K-12 encompass a range of techniques designed to promote engagement, critical thinking, and deeper understanding. Here are three effective strategies: Think-Pair-Share : This strategy encourages active participation and collaboration among students.

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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.

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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.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

For one thing, over 1,700 Madrid students annually already participate in our existing Global Scholars program and will continue to do so. “Our community has benefited greatly from the Global Cities model, and we’re eager to give more students the opportunity to connect with a diverse set of peers, he said.

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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.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The report, Students as Meaning Makers: Why Academic Solutions Aren’t Enough , underscores an increasingly critical need to ensure students find positivity and meaning in their learning. Recent data shows student engagement and connection are at an all-time low.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

As a fourth-grade teacher, Ive seen how gamification can transform a regular lesson into something my students look forward to. “Games are among childrens favorite activities, especially for primary school students. While engaging, the free version of Gimkit is quite limited. During a social studies unit on the U.S.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Research indicates that active participation leads to higher retention rates, which can be upwards of 60% for students engaged in interactive learning. You’re expected to cultivate skills that prepare students for real-world challenges. Cost-effectiveness is another critical advantage.

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eSchool News

JUNE 2, 2022

Silver Spring, MD (Thursday, June 2, 2022) — To keep students engaged in learning all summer long, Discovery Education and its Social Impact Partners are offering students and caregivers an array of no-cost dynamic digital resources they can use at home. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

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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.

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eSchool News

MAY 16, 2024

On the other hand, when students struggle with academic material, these tutoring programs can provide relevant and explanatory examples, practice exercises, and alternative explanations until the student achieves a reasonable mastery of those concepts.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

I was fortunate to work with numerous educators this summer on how to teach and lead for higher student engagement – even during a pandemic. This summer I worked with over 150 teachers in Virginia to redesign lessons and units for deeper learning, greater student agency, more authentic work, and rich technology infusion.

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Teach Hub

APRIL 23, 2025

Use Math Apps to Spark Engagement Technology can be a game-changer for keeping young students engaged in math. It offers interactive activities and visual representations to keep students engaged. The site rewards progress with certificates and achievements. Quizzes to review material in a high-energy way.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2017

Coming into the 2016 school year, a key element of our work has been to devise a “local innovation plan” involving education leaders and community stakeholders to achieve approval as a Texas Education Agency District of Innovation. Student engagement is critical in learning. PBL Teaches Educators Flexibility in Lesson Planning.

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eSchool News

JUNE 6, 2024

However, data reveals a sobering reality: chronic absenteeism rates are highest in high school, with approximately one in three students missing at least 10 percent of their school days. This alarming trend jeopardizes students’ academic achievement, graduation prospects, and life outcomes.

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eSchool News

MARCH 30, 2023

7M Cares will provide support to the Magic Wand Foundation in several meaningful ways including scholarships, leadership, in-kind resources, board participation, and financial contributions. The dedicated support from 7M Cares will help transform the number of students we’re able to positively impact,” said Waller.

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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.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 15, 2025

This involves evaluating the most effective methods and learning environments to engage students and enhance their achievement of desired learning outcomes. As students and educators adapt to digital platforms, student engagement has emerged as a key concern in online learning.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

“A high-quality education in the sciences helps students develop the important communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creative skills that we know drive academic achievement,” said Laura Nelson, Portsmouth Public Schools’ Supervisor of Science K-12. professional learning. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

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eSchool News

MARCH 8, 2023

While being one of the State’s largest districts, in both area, and student membership, the district exemplifies excellence in education, as evidenced by the fact that Stevens Point’s students continually achieve higher percentages than the State average, of proficiency and advanced proficiency in the Wisconsin Forward Examinations.

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