k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

With small class sizes, individualized instruction, and a focus on executive functioning, social-emotional growth, and life skills, AEF offers a unique educational experience tailored to each students needs. These platforms allow students to practice skills at their own pace while giving teachers real-time insights into their progress.

Skills 137

Skills Schools Learning Students 137

eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2025

To achieve this mission, ISTE+ASCD is making the following new commitments moving forward: Help all teachers become AI ready. The only way students can learn these skills in the classroom is if teachers are AI literate themselves. “We Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology. “To

Evaluation 244

Evaluation Culture Intelligence Skills 244

eSchool News

JUNE 10, 2025

The targeted program focused on foundational skills – phonemic awareness, letter naming, and oral reading fluency – and delivered remarkable results: 99% of participating students improved their overall composite early reading assessment scores from pre- to post-test. Catapult Learning’s HDT model is designed to scale individualized learning.

Secondary Education 233

Secondary Education Schools Learning Coaching 233

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 247

Science Education Motivation Lecturing 247

eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

What if the missing ingredient in student achievement isn’t better curriculum, tech, or teachers, but better motivation? They’ll memorize elaborate lore, master mechanics, mimic skills, and explain them to others—all without being assigned a single worksheet. Or modding computers.

Motivation 269

Motivation Learning Students Achievement 269

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.

Education 272

Education Math Exams English 272

eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2025

Cultivating Confidence: Transforming Middle Grades Math Education : A public charter school in Orangeburg, SC, offers a dynamic Algebra 1-focused related arts course to enhance math and reading skills while fostering positive math identities. While progress has been made, achievement gaps have widened, particularly among underserved students.

Art 286

Art Math STEM Participation 286

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.

Students 222

Students Learning Styles Assignments Communication 222

eSchool News

MAY 7, 2025

Marking Ignite Reading’s inaugural implementation in Florida at Dayspring Charter Academy in Pasco County through the Florida Tutoring Advantage partnership, the school hosted a showcase last week celebrating the significant literacy gains achieved through their collaboration. Suzanne Legg, Co-Founder & CEO of Dayspring Academy.

Reading 309

Reading Achievement Grades English 309

eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2025

All student groups — including Black and Hispanic students, those with IEPs and Multilingual Learners — had equitable skills growth, and those meeting end-of-year reading benchmarks grew more than 125%. At the same time, the percentage of students who required intensive reading intervention decreased 55%.

Reading 190

Reading Secondary Education English Grades 190

Faculty Focus

JULY 8, 2025

The three panelists shared their perspectives, borne out in an April 2025 Gallup survey : they want to learn to use AI tools in appropriate ways, they’re anxious about the potential negative impact on their critical thinking skills, and they want explicit guidance from their faculty members—which they’re not consistently getting.

Critical Thinking 127

Critical Thinking Assignments Academic Integrity Intelligence 127

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

Interdisciplinary 247

Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 247

Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

It fosters social responsibility, strong intellectual and practical skills, and the ability to think critically to apply knowledge in real-world settings, combining general education with specialized study (Barker, 2000). Experiment Design for Validity : Designing experiments or studies to test hypotheses and validate theories is a key skill.

Art 114

Art Curriculum Interdisciplinary Teaching 114

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.

Language 260

Language Languages Learning English 260

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

JULY 8, 2025

Their partnership with ClassDojo achieved 94% parent-teacher communication response rates within 24 hours through strategic data analysis and professional development. The district emphasizes balancing AI tools with essential human skills like empathy and collaboration.

Communication 111

Communication Achievement Discussions High School 111

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.

Education 150

Education Learning Knowledge Feedback 150

eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2025

Cultivating Confidence: Transforming Middle Grades Math Education : A public charter school in Orangeburg, SC, offers a dynamic Algebra 1-focused related arts course to enhance math and reading skills while fostering positive math identities. While progress has been made, achievement gaps have widened, particularly among underserved students.

Art 146

Art Math STEM Participation 146

eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2025

Through the district’s vision and leadership, Otus developed a flexible, skills-focused portfolio tool to support JCPS’s Journey to Success initiative. This districtwide framework empowers students to demonstrate growth through artifacts aligned to key success skills, such as emerging innovator and effective communicator.

Coaching 174

Coaching Testing Feedback Achievement 174

Faculty Focus

JULY 13, 2025

The critical thinking model developed by Dr. Richard Paul and Dr. Linda Elder is pragmatic and fosters the critical thinking skills needed to navigate AI. Determining fact from fiction will be a skill that dedicated educators will train their students to harness in the work they complete.

Critical Thinking 98

Critical Thinking Intelligence Education Learning 98

eSchool News

JUNE 26, 2025

Math scores, which are still below pre-pandemic levels , show growing achievement gaps between higher- and lower-performing students. They can stretch their math skills and plug away at a problem because they know help is just a click away if they get stuck. This metacognitive awareness is an advantageous skill in and out of school.

Math 167

Math Metacognitive Skills Motivation Knowledge 167

Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2025

Meeting the Growing Demand for CS Skills Alexis Johnson First Grade Teacher, Canyons School District Computing and technology shape how we communicate, work and learn. Yet the seamless functioning of these tasks relies on a skilled computer science workforce. Educators recognize the need to cultivate these skills.

Science 141

Science Teachers Critical Thinking STEM 141

eSchool News

JUNE 5, 2025

Boosting student achievement Preventing teacher burnout Closing equity/access gaps Supporting student mental health Δ To help students truly thrive, schools must go beyond emotional support and daily well-being; they need a more comprehensive approach that fosters a clear sense of purpose, direction, and meaning in both school and life.

Students 257

Students Counselling Beliefs Achievement 257

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.

Schools 241

Schools Special Education Language Languages 241

Faculty Focus

JULY 8, 2025

The three panelists shared their perspectives, borne out in an April 2025 Gallup survey : they want to learn to use AI tools in appropriate ways, they’re anxious about the potential negative impact on their critical thinking skills, and they want explicit guidance from their faculty members—which they’re not consistently getting.

Critical Thinking 98

Critical Thinking Assignments Academic Integrity Intelligence 98

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.

Math 176

Math Beliefs Culture Ethics 176

Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

It fosters social responsibility, strong intellectual and practical skills, and the ability to think critically to apply knowledge in real-world settings, combining general education with specialized study (Barker, 2000). Experiment Design for Validity : Designing experiments or studies to test hypotheses and validate theories is a key skill.

Art 97

Art Curriculum Interdisciplinary Teaching 97

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.

Learning 247

Learning Motivation Achievement Knowledge 247

Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2025

Teens in the survey were also concerned about how using AI might affect their ability to develop critical thinking skills, says Jennifer Rubin, a senior researcher at foundry10 who helped lead the study. I think a lot of the teachers and parents don’t know, either.” Typically, though, it does the opposite. “In

Essay 167

Essay Ethics Fairness Assignments 167

eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2025

Core5 accelerates the foundational and advanced literacy skills for all students—from at-risk to on-level and advanced—in elementary grades. Our study evaluated Core5’s impact on more than one million California elementary students’ ELA achievement during the 2022-23 school year. points and 3.04

English 161

English Languages Language Art 161

Faculty Focus

JULY 13, 2025

The critical thinking model developed by Dr. Richard Paul and Dr. Linda Elder is pragmatic and fosters the critical thinking skills needed to navigate AI. Determining fact from fiction will be a skill that dedicated educators will train their students to harness in the work they complete.

Critical Thinking 128

Critical Thinking Intelligence Education Learning 128

k12 Digest

JUNE 24, 2025

Programs like ASDAN, BTEC, and the Duke of Edinburgh International Award give students additional pathways to develop leadership, problem-solving, and real-world skills. A key part of this approach is the ASDAN curriculum, which is designed to develop practical skills, social integration, and emotional intelligence.

Exams 137

Exams Counselling Education Schools 137

Teach Thought

JULY 10, 2025

Through increased visibility of nuance, documentation of progress, and rewarding of seemingly minor (but critical) behaviors, a specific outcome can be achieved. ’ Accomplishing this gets them a badge or trophy or some representation of that achievement–something that students understand and can collect over time. .’

Gamification 105

Gamification Learning Motivation Learning Styles 105

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.

Students 161

Students Social Studies Skills English 161

Teach Hub

APRIL 23, 2025

One could focus on reviewing skills, another on drill practice, and another on a fun math game. Interactive apps like Prodigy , Moose Math , or The Mystery Math Museum make learning fun while reinforcing key skills. The site rewards progress with certificates and achievements.

Math 88

Math Textbooks Quizzes Participation 88

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

Interdisciplinary 144

Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 144

eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

Cultivating Confidence: Transforming Middle Grades Math Education : A public charter school in Orangeburg, SC, offers a dynamic Algebra 1-focused related arts course to enhance math and reading skills while fostering positive math identities. While progress has been made, achievement gaps have widened, particularly among underserved students.

Art 145

Art Math STEM Participation 145