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. It also will lead to more students at all levels of educational achievement needing remedial help. Fortunately, there are states we can look to for guidance.

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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. We have to start using technology not just because it is available, but to support our students in unique and differentiated ways to help them achieve success.

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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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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.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 4, 2024

Although all members of the team worked hard to maintain continuity of learning during the pandemic, COVID has left our students’ reading and math skills in a state of emergency. As Eureka Math focuses on key concepts that layer over time, students gain an enduring body of math knowledge, not just a discrete set of skills.

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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. The growing career exposure gap is evidence of this disconnect.

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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

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? Students must be given opportunities where they are “at play” with technology and are challenged to apply their creativity alongside their problem-solving skills.

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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. Right now, the closest we can come to that is training peers.

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eSchool News

MAY 27, 2025

These arent just soft skills–they are essential for navigating school and life. In many schools, SEL is integrated into daily instruction through explicit lessons or classroom routines that focus on self-awareness, emotional management, and relationship skills.

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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

MAY 8, 2025

Many children missed crucial language development opportunities during key formative years, as mask-wearing limited their ability to observe mouth movements and naturally acquire speech skills. Simultaneously, we’re identifying more students needing support than ever before.

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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

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. In today’s world, goal setting isn’t just about school–it’s a necessary life skill.

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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

MAY 5, 2025

These false assumptions are holding back achievement for far too many students. So how can we help students achieve positive orientations to math education? Some have parents or guardians who have introduced them to foundational concepts and skills. With the right instructional approach, everyone can learn and do math.

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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

MARCH 28, 2023

Through our online series, we explored the power of universally designed blended learning models to achieve deeper learning outcomes. Designing for Deeper Learning The sign of deeper learning is the ability to transfer or apply knowledge and skills to new and novel contexts. This includes social negotiation.

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eSchool News

MAY 13, 2025

Furthermore, diverse learning environments encourage collaboration and communication skills because students learn to work effectively with peers from different backgrounds. Without sufficient resources, DEI programs may fail to achieve their intended outcomes thus further fueling criticism and skepticism.

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

For example, English fluency can be a lifechanging skill in terms of job opportunities, quality of life , and finances. By making your edtech tool language agnostic, or offering it in multiple languages–all the more achievable with modern AI technology–you may be able to support more children worldwide.

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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. Public Schools are using this tool as part of a districtwide initiative called the DCPS Road to Equity & Achievement in Math (DREAM).

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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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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

” I disagree, especially when it comes to assignments designed to provide students with opportunities to review concepts and practice specific skills. Instead, internal factors like the enjoyment of a task, a sense of achievement, and recognition of growth motivate people. Where do they see growth in their work or skill set?

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

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Many of our students entered the school year below grade level, and while achieving grade-level mastery is challenging, a growth mindset allows us to see their potential, celebrate progress, and plan for further successes amongst our students. Instead of focusing on what students cant do, we emphasize what they can achieve.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 9, 2020

Think about the four elements of urban education that Dr. Woodly described in this episode–awareness, achievement, alliance, and artistry. Is there a way to shift your time, focus, and energy away from these creativity killers? Which of these elements are most evident in your work with students?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 6, 2025

Reaching reluctant and disinterested readers can be challenging, frustrating, and discouraging for teachers, who fully grasp the importance of literacy skills. This persistence goes hand-in-hand with literary academic progress, and it also develops important durable life skills like resilience.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 23, 2022

Most teachers dedicate significant time and energy to their instructor role, explaining complex concepts and processes and modeling specific strategies and skills. Hattie’s and Timperley’s (2007) research on feedback identified it as having a significant impact on student achievement and learning.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 13, 2023

I encourage teachers to shift their thinking and empower their students with the skills necessary to make smart choices, manage their behavior, and take control of their learning. To achieve this shift in thinking, we need to start with trust.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Student achievement, predicted to slide in the ongoing chaos, revealed its fragile nature in the NAEP’s recently released Long-Term Trend results from 2020–2022. The report showed the first-ever decline in mathematics and the most significant drop in reading achievement since the 1980s. Effective student data analysis.

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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.

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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. Supports skill development and mastery of concepts.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 3, 2024

A new research report from NWEA , a K-12 assessment and research organization, explores trends in science achievement since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Similar to earlier research into math and reading, science achievement dropped early in the pandemic. This report analyzed data from 621 U.S. months lost in math.

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eSchool News

JULY 26, 2024

This iteration focuses on enhancing AI literacy, improving instructor workflows, and supporting student achievement. The new Achievements feature in Blackboard celebrates student accomplishments. With Achievements, instructors can create badges for students to earn based on specific performance criteria.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 21, 2025

Key points: CTE positions students to develop critical postsecondary skills Connecting learning to career exploration Real-life work experiences: The unseen curriculum for high school success For more news on CTE, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub What do today’s students need to know before they jump into the workforce?

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Student agency empowers learners to play a more active role in their own education by taking charge of the learning process under the guidance of skilled educators. Students learn independence and other skills needed for success. These are skills that will serve students well once they graduate.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

And unfortunately, even before the pandemic, reading achievement has been low over the past several decades. for literacy saw fourth-grade reading scores rise by 10 points – even after school closures during the pandemic – due to an emphasis on explicitly teaching foundational reading skills and professional development.

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