k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

There was no fanfarejust a vision, a small classroom, and a deep belief in what girls could achieve when given the right environment to grow. That moment in 1915 became the foundation of what is now Elmwood School an institution that, in 2025, proudly celebrates 110 years of inspiring young women to lead with confidence and purpose.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2024

Research shows that the average student lost approximately one-third of a school year to the pandemic, leading to academic setbacks and missed opportunities for building skills fostered in school settings, such as learning to form routines and study habits, solve problems, and follow directions.

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eSchool News

MAY 8, 2025

That means students this year did not need to achieve the same mastery of knowledge and skills as kids in previous years. Minnesota, Florida, and North Carolina are rolling back high school math or English requirements. It also will lead to more students at all levels of educational achievement needing remedial help.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

These students came from all over the world to live in a dormitory-style house where they had a rigid schedule, including conditioning and skills training. While I don’t know the long-term outcomes for each student, I do know they were set on the right path to lifelong success because they could finish their high school education.

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Her career spans roles as an elementary teacher, instructional coach, mentor, special education administrator, and elementary school principal. She currently serves as the principal of Austin Steward Elementary School #46 in Rochester, New York. The effect of Brain Based Learning on academic achievement: A meta-analytical study.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 4, 2024

Under the great leadership of Dr. Shawn Foster, the Orangeburg County School District Superintendent, my school district had an active plan of action to ensure continuity of learning for all students. Our district, like so many across the country, was forced to re-imagine what learning looked like.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Key points: Digital literacy is a key skill–but it remains a challenge for U.S. students Enhancing media literacy skills in the age of AI 5 strategies to close the critical thinking gap For more news on durable skills, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub U.S. Their answers reveal that a higher percentage of U.S.

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eSchool News

MAY 27, 2025

graduate with a high school diploma compared to 86 percent of their non-autistic peers, and that gap speaks for itself, but we have the tools to close it. Throughout my career as a behavior therapist, classroom teacher, and Head of School, Ive worked closely with students on the spectrum and their families.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Charlotte, NC Discovery Education , the creators of indispensable K-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world, today announced an exciting new slate of standards-aligned educational content and instructional resources for Back-to-School 2025 that will inspire teachers and engage students.

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eSchool News

MAY 2, 2025

When these foundational supports are provided, students are likely to feel ready to explore career opportunities and develop the workplace-ready skills needed in todays economy. They also need to build self-esteem by experiencing achievement, recognition, and purpose.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 28, 2024

So, how did the Crockett Foundation’s students, most of whom attend Title I schools and live in historically under-resourced communities, achieve this sort of success? Currently, the CIA program has been rebranded as the Digital Explorers, a robust STEAM education program that spans four middle schools and serves over 150 students.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 12, 2023

public high schools has a positive effect on students’ social networks, psycho-social outcomes, and health behaviors. Academic tracking” is a common practice in high schools through which lower-performing students are clustered with others of similar academic achievement. The findings, published Dec. The findings, published Dec.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Post-pandemic academic achievement is showing encouraging signs of improvement, although not evenly across school years, according to NWEA , a nonprofit, research and educational services organization serving K-12 students. But there is still a long road ahead of us and achievement levels continue to be below pre-pandemic norms.”

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

For more than a decade, University of Kansas researchers have been developing a virtual reality system to help students with disabilities, especially those with autism spectrum disorder, to learn, practice and improve social skills they need in a typical school day. Office of Special Education Programs has awarded a five-year, $2.5

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eSchool News

JULY 4, 2022

A significant body of research has found that students who participate in scholastic esports programs benefit from increased emotional regulation, academic achievement, and graduation rates. I’ve come a long way in my journey from a skeptic with a critical view of esports in schools to a fierce advocate.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 8, 2021

I can empathize with their frustration, but I attribute these behaviors to underdeveloped self-regulation skills, especially in online and blended learning environments. Can students regulate their behaviors, actions, emotions, or thoughts to achieve goals? Key Process Necessary to Develop Self-regulation Skills.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

One in six employers is hesitant to hire young adults due to their lack of a strong work ethic and practical job skills, even as they struggle to fill critical labor gaps. Work-based learning partnerships are not just an add-on to the high school experience; they’re a transformative element that can lead to remarkable success.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

Key points: What priorities will be a focal point in the new school year? Vrain Valley School District, we will continue to provide our teachers with ample opportunities to collaborate, discuss, and share resources and strategies to enhance their understanding of AI and the potential benefits of AI tools. . This year at St.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

While mastering technical skills is essential, students must also develop soft skills like communication, collaboration and critical thinking to thrive beyond the classroom. As the workforce continues to shift, Keeney argues, equipping students with soft skills that can adapt to any career path is more important than ever.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Recent national test scores found that our country’s eighth graders are still a full school year behind pre-COVID levels in their reading and math achievements. As the executive principal at the Emma Donnan campus of Adelante Schools in Indianapolis, I want my students to be successful. percent to 71.9 percent in a year.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Key points: Literacy is critical for students–and elementary years are a pivotal time These online tools help students develop essential literacy skills See related article: How efficacy studies improve literacy instruction For more news on literacy, see eSN’s Innovative Teaching page Fall is the best time of year in Montana.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 3, 2022

The forced disruption was also the catalyst for students and teachers to quickly acquire digital skills that are ripe to be amplified, taking them from consuming skills to creating skills. For example, a visual demonstration of the task that outlines each step, and explores associated behaviors and skills.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 19, 2024

From poor reading skills to chaotic classrooms, the stubbornly high rate at which kids are absent from school makes it harder to solve every other problem in education. The goal is to reverse what happened during the pandemic, when the share of kids who miss a lot of school nearly doubled. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2023

What barriers make designing for deeper learning in schools challenging? Through our online series, we explored the power of universally designed blended learning models to achieve deeper learning outcomes. Cognitive The cognitive domain refers to the content knowledge and skills students must acquire to engage in deeper learning.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Greenville, SC – Greenville County Schools (GCS) is joining forces with Hats & Ladders , an innovative educational technology company, to revolutionize career readiness for its students. Hats & Ladders’ focus on career exploration and skill-building aligns seamlessly with GCS’s Graduation Plus initiative.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 23, 2020

Teachers can host a series of short Zoom or Google Hangouts sessions throughout the day focused on different skills or topics. Below are three suggestions for using these video conferencing platforms to continue teaching students as they learn remotely. #1 1 Small Group Instruction. one week at a time). GoldenCircleGoal. GoldenCircleGoal.

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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.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Our schools must not only impart knowledge to our students but also equip them with the creativity, empathy, and curiosity required to walk into an unpredictable, yet promising, future with unwavering confidence. By fostering a positive school culture, we create an environment where students and staff feel valued and motivated.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

But there’s a similar learning disability that is holding back the achievement of students in mathematics, and it’s much less widely known. But there’s a similar learning disability that is holding back the achievement of students in mathematics, and it’s much less widely known.

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eSchool News

APRIL 15, 2025

For students, the mid-year stretch is a chance to assess their learning, refine their decision-making skills, and build momentum for the opportunities ahead. For students, the mid-year stretch is a chance to assess their learning, refine their decision-making skills, and build momentum for the opportunities ahead.

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

One promising way AI can be integrated into childrens learning is in the form of autonomous, personalized tutors that children can use at home or at school. For example, English fluency can be a lifechanging skill in terms of job opportunities, quality of life , and finances.

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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 already see the connection and understand why it’s important.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

As the back-to-school season unfolded in New York, the city’s teachers set up their classrooms how they usually do: by putting up posters, reading through curriculums, sharpening pencils, and, for roughly a decade , charging Chromebooks. The one place where I was free from the pressure to snap and scroll was school. newsletters.

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eSchool News

MAY 6, 2025

A large part of setting students up for success involves connecting them with career training and experiences that allow them to explore their skills and interests. Bringing this learning to students offers a unique and individualized experience that equips students with skills and a foundational knowledge of different vocational careers.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 9, 2020

In this episode, Dr. Woodly speaks specifically about working with culturally diverse schools and schools in urban areas. If you do not have a PLC at your school but you want to engage in an online conversation with other educators, check out my Facebook page !

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eSchool News

MAY 23, 2025

This is where AI-powered educational tools step in, not as a replacement for the teacher, but as a skilled accompanist, tuning into each learners individual tempo and helping them find their own melody. What are you using AI for in your school/classroom? Success stories from the classroom Across the U.S.,

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

In fact, Mercy was the first all-girls school in the country to earn a STEM certification. The interest in our program has been intense; the school’s 500+ students come from 95 grade schools across several counties and even the neighboring state of Indiana. By graduation, those students had achieved an average score of 3.09

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