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. Conclusion Implementing brain-based strategies in the classroom offers a host of possible benefits that extend far beyond academic achievement.

Science 246

Science Education Motivation Lecturing 246

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Asking these eight questions can help school district leaders who want to make sure they’re using and administering formative, interim, and summative assessments at the right times and in effective ways. Considering these key questions can help districts build assessment systems that better support student learning and improved outcomes.

Questions 257

Questions Learning Education Students 257

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 23, 2020

It is essential to build in time for them to discuss information and ask questions. Ideally, I would suggest teachers provide the discussion questions ahead of time to allow students to think about them before the conversation. TeachingVideoConf. If teachers are planning to use video conference to simply transfer information (e.g.,

Learning 546

Learning Students Discussions Textbooks 546

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Walberto Flores EdTech Coordinator, Highlands International School San Salvador Artificial intelligence has entered our classrooms — sometimes invited and other times not — leaving educators to ask essential questions about its implementation and impact. It’s a valid question that even my high school students ask.

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Questions Ethics Education Fairness 209

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. IXL is used by nearly 40 percent of all K-12 students in Kentucky, accounting for more than 283,000 learners.

Achievement 246

Achievement English Math Art 246

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Key question provides a focus for each activity Content anchors provide context for each chapter Practical investigations integrated throughout. Features and Benefits: Beautifully Illustrated throughout with “infographic” style diagrams Rated and Reviewed 100% TEKS and 100% ELPS. An equipment list is provided.

High School 239

High School High School Achievement Confidentiality 239

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

It’s a place where interpersonal risks feel doable, interpersonal risks, like speaking up with questions and concerns and half-baked ideas and even mistakes.” Students may lose points on homework assignments or practice activities because they answered questions incorrectly. What characterizes a psychologically safe space?

Blended Learning 506

Blended Learning Feedback Coaching Achievement 506

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Give students a straightforward task with step-by-step directions to minimize confusion and questions when kids are in the breakout rooms. Ask students to produce something, even if they merely capture their ideas or questions on a Jamboard or Padlet Wall. The beauty of FlipGrid lies in its ease of use and versatility.

Learning Spaces 545

Learning Spaces Student Engagement Learning Students 545

eSchool News

MAY 5, 2025

Key points: Creating a culture where all students see themselves as capable math thinkers starts with leaders Key questions that unleash powerful PLCs Ethical PD: Doing right by the teachers who do right by the world For more news on teachers PD, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub One of my first vivid memories of math is of timed tests.

Math 170

Math Beliefs Culture Ethics 170

eSchool News

MAY 20, 2025

Thats the question our team of educators in the Oktibbeha County School District set out to answer when we created One-Two-Three-Read!, Research by Guthrie and Klauda (2014) supports the idea that high expectations, paired with motivational strategies, can boost student achievement. Why it works One-Two-Three-Read!

Motivation 168

Motivation Reading Achievement Feedback 168

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 9, 2020

If you are part of a professional learning community, the questions below are designed to facilitate a conversation–in person or online–about the issues discussed in this episode of The Balance. Think about the four elements of urban education that Dr. Woodly described in this episode–awareness, achievement, alliance, and artistry.

Culture 543

Culture Motivation Languages Language 543

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 23, 2022

It is in the moments when students are practicing and applying that they encounter obstacles, have questions, and need additional support. Hattie’s and Timperley’s (2007) research on feedback identified it as having a significant impact on student achievement and learning.

Blended Learning 498

Blended Learning Feedback Learning Instructors 498

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2023

Through our online series, we explored the power of universally designed blended learning models to achieve deeper learning outcomes. Identifying Challenges and Prototyping Solutions Prior to our meeting in Dubai, each school group selected a challenge related to achieving deeper learning that they wanted to address.

Blended Learning 460

Blended Learning Universal Design Learning Motivation 460

eSchool News

JUNE 4, 2024

Key points: Critical thinking should not be separate from and on top of what teachers are doing in the classroom How to help students build critical success skills 3 lessons on perseverance from Stoffel the honey badger For more news on durable skills, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Achievement discrepancies among U.S.

Critical Thinking 338

Critical Thinking Metacognitive Skills Knowledge Achievement 338

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 12, 2020

In the final moments of our conversation, I asked him what advice he had for achieving a work-life balance at this moment when many of us are both living and working in our homes. I had the pleasure of chatting with Linwood Paul, an executive coach, for an episode of my podcast, The Balance.

Coaching 546

Coaching Distance Learning Students Feedback 546

eSchool News

MAY 27, 2025

This might mean clearly outlining what is expected in an assignment, breaking down large tasks into smaller steps, or organizing test questions in a logical, grouped format. When the rules of the road are clearly defined, students can focus on the work at hand rather than managing anxiety around whats coming next.

Students 198

Students Learning Styles Assignments Intelligence 198

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

My children love “would you rather” questions. Relatedness is trickier to achieve when students are learning online. Would you rather go to the beach or the snow? Would you rather eat a cookie or a brownie? Would you rather watch a movie or read a book? They enjoy being presented with two options and getting to choose one.

Laboratory 543

Laboratory Motivation Fairness Participation 543

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Instead, internal factors like the enjoyment of a task, a sense of achievement, and recognition of growth motivate people. Ask them to work together to check, correct, and capture their questions. These “carrots” might work for a short period of time, but they are unlikely to be powerful long-term motivators.

Teachers 544

Teachers Motivation Assignments Students 544

eSchool News

JULY 15, 2022

They are distant during class, uninterested in engaging with the material, and their beliefs confirmed every time they get a question wrong – “I can’t do math.” Furthermore, research suggests that having a positive attitude toward math can boost math achievement. How can teachers combat this belief? Make math relevant.

Culture 297

Culture Math Beliefs Achievement 297

eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2023

Most of what is known about these questions has come from research conducted in the last five years. These projects and other recent research on four-day weeks have shed some light on questions about the implementation and outcomes of four-day school weeks. Impacts on Student Achievement: Drawbacks and Factors to Consider.

Schools 296

Schools Achievement Questions Study 296

eSchool News

APRIL 8, 2024

The district uses NWEA’s MAP Growth , part of NWEA’s Growth Activation Solution, to measure achievement and growth in K–12 math, reading, language usage, and science. As in all districts, educators in Schiller Park are grappling with a significant number of achievement gaps post-pandemic. What’s your secret to success?”

Students 315

Students Achievement Coaching Grades 315

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 28, 2018

When I lead blended learning workshops or coach teachers implementing blended learning, I get a lot of questions about classroom management. Teachers attempt to achieve compliance by managing students. Effects of Autonomy Supportive vs. Controlling Teachers’ Behavior on Students’ Achievements. Hofferber, N.,

Classroom Management 419

Classroom Management Blended Learning Motivation Coaching 419

Catlin Tucker

JULY 19, 2021

In a blended learning environment, the students are doing the thinking, discussing, making, questioning, exploring, collaborating, and reflecting. A key aspect of this definition is positioning the students as “active agents” in the lesson or learning experience.

Blended Learning 546

Blended Learning Learning STEM Learning Outcomes 546

eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Math and reading scores demonstrate more variability post-COVID, primarily due to a larger gap between low and high academic achievers, according to NWEA , a nonprofit research and educational services organization serving K-12 students.

Testing 270

Testing Achievement Math Reading 270

eSchool News

JANUARY 13, 2023

Educators who believe in student growth and achievement are the reason students grow. To develop collective teacher efficacy, it’s important for educators to take time to dig into their own learning beliefs by answering questions such as: What are your beliefs about learning? Understand Learning Beliefs. How do you learn best?

Beliefs 325

Beliefs Teachers Students Coaching 325

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

In contrast, medical school can overwhelm students with detailed information, like longitudinal reports on multiple-choice question performance throughout the year. This raises an essential question: What kind of feedback information is genuinely useful for students?

Multiple Choice Questions 276

Multiple Choice Questions Feedback Students History 276

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. Conclusion Implementing brain-based strategies in the classroom offers a host of possible benefits that extend far beyond academic achievement.

Science 130

Science Education Motivation Lecturing 130

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

There is an end goal in mind, achieving the maximum level or graduation. People enjoy video games mainly because the games offer a sense of accomplishment that is often not achievable in the real world. The game gives them strong dopamine rushes that are not as easily achieved in real life.

Gamification 338

Gamification Achievement Quizzes Reading 338

eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2023

However, I believe the most important factor in achieving a high level of student engagement in science is providing opportunities for students to participate in active learning experiences.

Science 289

Science Active Learning Achievement Activities 289

eSchool News

JULY 19, 2024

A new whitepaper outlines six essential questions to ask when making decisions about assessment tools. Teachers must be able to understand and act on data, but district leaders want to recognize long-term trends and get big-picture views of student achievement. Why are we assessing our students?

Achievement 273

Achievement Curriculum Questions Skills 273

eSchool News

MAY 13, 2024

Instead, equity should be defined as ensuring ALL students are moving forward with a pathology that dismantles systems disparities while providing opportunity and access to achieve their full potential. When interrogated with depth and breadth, achievement assessments are inequitable by structure and design.

Education 288

Education Achievement Culture Language 288

eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Efficacy research is a proven method of evaluating instructional delivery decisions so teachers, parents, administrators, and students understand what practices and resources connect directly with gains in literacy achievement. A collaborative environment emphasizes peer-to-peer work.

Study 281

Study Achievement Evaluation Curriculum Design 281

Edsurge

APRIL 24, 2025

Mixed Academic Achievement Despite their early challenges, Zoomers have still managed some impressive academic milestones. While Gen Z students are questioning the value of a college degree in a way their predecessors perhaps did not, Zoomers are keeping the rate of young people in higher education steady.

Education 160

Education Culture Math Achievement 160

eSchool News

MARCH 12, 2024

Last week, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), in partnership with SAS, launched the Missouri Data Visualization Tool (MO DVT), a web-based application that offers easy-to-use reports and analysis on academic performance, including achievement and growth data aggregated by subject, year, and grade.

Students 271

Students Achievement Questions Attention 271

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 18, 2023

However, I often hear the question, “Can I use the flipped classroom if I don’t assign homework?” 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. Simply showing an instructional video is not enough.

Lecturing 433

Lecturing Knowledge Assignments Writing 433

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Key questions remain: What is the status of professional learning on campuses serving most of the nation’s racially minoritized and poverty-affected students? Ray Keith with OLC’s Eric Loepp and Nicole Weber, provides answers to these questions through a synthesis of data collected via surveys and interviews.

Teaching 302

Teaching Learning Achievement Questions 302

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 22, 2020

If you are part of a professional learning community, the questions below are designed to facilitate a conversation–in person or online–about the issues discussed in this episode of The Balance. I will post a question a week to encourage an ongoing discussion about issues related to balance.

Laboratory 371

Laboratory Coaching Discussions Languages 371