k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Technology has permeated every facet of our lives, making many tasks easier, and even doing some of our work for us. The impact of technology on the human brain is still being studied, but there is a body of research which is decades old and has increased its capacity to inform education with advances in medical imaging technology.

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Edsurge

JULY 16, 2025

This inequitable distribution affects access to AP courses, certified teachers, updated facilities, technology and extracurricular programming — all of which directly influence student achievement and opportunity. I spent nights in front of my laptop, cross-referencing school ratings and pouring over New York City Public Schools data.

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Elementary School Elementary School Testing Accessibility 132

Elevate k12

JUNE 27, 2025

Replacing our previous teacher rater model, the new audit process was designed to provide a more holistic view of the LIVE classroom environment, including the overall technology, teacher, Classroom Coach, and student experience. Teachers rated as more engaging in the CEAs consistently earned higher student satisfaction scores.

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eSchool News

MAY 2, 2025

They also need to build self-esteem by experiencing achievement, recognition, and purpose. Connecting education with natural aptitudes and real-world career experiences can foster this sense of belonging and achievement. Path to self-actualization: Unlocking career potential At the pinnacle of Maslows hierarchy is self-actualization.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Nam is the co-founder of the Vietnam Innovative Educators Foundation (VIEF), a professional network of over 157,000 educators committed to advancing technology-enhanced and student-centered teaching practices nationwide. In a recent interview with K12 Digest, Nam Ngo Thanh discussed his experience with technology, innovation, and education.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

That vision became AEF Schools , a place designed for students who needed something differenta structured, supportive environment where learning goes beyond textbooks and tests. The Preparatory Programs support students who thrive in a structured setting without the added stress of homework or standardized testing.

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eSchool News

APRIL 22, 2025

The organization is best known for its skills competitions that bring students together to network with industry professionals and test their abilities in more than 100 career fields. Business partners make it possible for us to achieve our mission of preparing students for career success, Whitehead says.

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2025

Some states have eligibility requirements, such as passing a standardized test. We know there are key courses that are limiting opportunity, that are gatekeepers, because we know that theyre posing challenges [to] students achieving their goals. Barriers to access vary from state to state, Fink says.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 25, 2025

Be sure to visit the old post (almost 15 years old) for some amazing comments from keyboard enthusiasts I get this question a lot from readers and purchasers of my technology curriculum : How fast should kids type? Often, even when they’ve achieved a score that allows them to move on, they continue. What about Kindergartners?

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

The integration of AI technologies presents unparalleled opportunities for enhancing teaching, learning, and administrative processes. Assessing Effectiveness: KPIs for AI Initiatives To ensure that AI initiatives are achieving their intended outcomes, institutions must establish clear metrics for success.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

The integration of AI technologies presents unparalleled opportunities for enhancing teaching, learning, and administrative processes. Assessing Effectiveness: KPIs for AI Initiatives To ensure that AI initiatives are achieving their intended outcomes, institutions must establish clear metrics for success.

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Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 71

Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2025

Schools across the country are racing to integrate artificial intelligence into classrooms, but the real challenge isnt just adopting the technology its making sure it works for all students. Research shows that well-resourced schools often gain the most from new technology, leaving others at risk of falling further behind.

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k12 Prospects

JUNE 13, 2025

Decision-makers want reassurance that a product or service has been tested and proven effective in similar environments. Strategy: Clearly articulate how your product supports student achievement and teacher effectiveness. Many educators lack the time or resources to troubleshoot technology issues or navigate new systems on their own.

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Edsurge

MAY 13, 2025

That decision paid off: In two years, from 2021 to 2023, tests showed third graders reading at grade level jumped from 9 percent to 31 percent, and those achieving math proficiency went from just 5 percent to 27 percent. Dominguez called the results remarkable. These students also recovered much faster than their peers in large U.S.

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Coaching Math Achievement Grades 133

eSchool News

MAY 23, 2025

This level of personalization is difficult to achieve in traditional classrooms, where one teacher may be responsible for 20 or more students with diverse needs. The future of neurodiverse education The promise of AI in education goes beyond improved test scores or sleek digital interfaces, its about advancing equity.

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Edsurge

APRIL 24, 2025

Since generative artificial intelligence burst onto the scene a few years ago, schools and educators have grappled with how to approach the powerful-but-experimental technology. The order promotes appropriate integration of AI into education to ensure the United States remains a global leader in this technological revolution.

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Intelligence Schools Science Math 215

Elevate k12

JUNE 20, 2025

Offer professional development opportunities to update teachers on the latest teaching methods, strategies, and technologies. Retired teachers may not be up-to-date with the latest teaching methods, strategies, and technologies. However, there are potential pitfalls to relying solely on retired educators to fill these gaps.

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Teachers Education Attention Coaching 52

eSchool News

APRIL 22, 2025

On the opposite edge, workplaces are accelerating their AI integration, changing how and who they hire, investing heavily in generative AI training and reimagining entire workflows around these technologies. AI enhances our drive for achievement but disrupts our need for security, tradition, and conformity.

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High School High School Science Feedback 274

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Yet, the district has seen consistent and remarkable success in math achievement across all of its elementary schools since it began using Stepping Stones, a prekindergarten through sixth grade comprehensive math program from ORIGO Education. Stepping Stones is closing our achievement gaps. That wasn’t always the case.”.

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Math Exams Coaching Elementary School 223

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 10, 2017

His eight mindframes for teachers include: My fundamental task is to evaluate the effect of my teaching on students’ learning and achievement. None of these have anything to do with teacher training, background, test scores, rubrics, class size, or pay scales. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 20 years.

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Learning Failure Evaluation Feedback 183

eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

Since its inception in January 2025, the advisory board has grown to include district administrators, school principals, teachers, and instructional technology specialists, collectively representing more than 20 districts across 11 states.

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Feedback Testing Participation Achievement 254

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 23, 2025

In the words of James Stockdale, USNA ’46 and Medal of Honor Winner: “The test of character is not ‘hanging in there’ when you expect a light at the end of the tunnel, but performance of duty and persistence of example when you know that no light is coming.”

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Exams High School High School Intelligence 81

eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

From the rise of technology use within education to the adaptation of free tuition programs at schools like MIT, the education landscape is set to continue to change even more in 2025. Well be seeing some exciting shifts within education that will leverage technology to transform learning and assessment in meaningful ways.

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Testing Learning Learning Styles Achievement 300

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Key points: To personalize learning, teachers need actionable data more frequently A new partnership in Montana will support student achievement in just this manner See related article: What’s the state of K-12 assessment? I am confident that teachers, students, and families will benefit from these programs that increase academic achievement.”

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Achievement Students Math Feedback 314

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

College admissions trends have followed suit, especially regarding standardized testing. The debate over using test scores in college admissions has oscillated between requiring them and questioning their necessity in favor of relying more on student grade point averages (GPAs). Over time, standardized tests have evolved in many ways.

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Testing Exams Evaluation History 270

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Technology and internet access for rural students in some parts of the U.S. Home internet access for rural students is vital for learning, as report after report consistently identify the growing homework gap as detrimental to student achievement. is unreliable at best, and this limited access could adversely affect their learning.

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Internet Achievement Accessibility Students 279

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Improving math achievement has long been a sticking point for U.S. In addition, multilingual learners experienced a 17-point (five percent) higher mean score on the WIDA ACCESS for ELLs test, in addition to a higher math score. schools, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic’s negative impact on learning.

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Achievement Math Languages Language 256

eSchool News

AUGUST 18, 2022

New research from FEV Tutor shows that live 1:1 tutoring with a subject matter expert can help students progress and close achievement gaps. FEV Tutor students see significant improvement in subject mastery and test scores — and the more tutoring they receive, the better they do. points higher in math on the STAR tests.

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Achievement Math Participation Testing 246

eSchool News

MARCH 26, 2024

By prioritizing critical components like best-of-breed communication technology, school leaders can ensure their integrated safety plan will help minimize emergencies and significantly contribute to the academic growth and wellbeing of students and staff. Introducing a routine maintenance schedule is one of the simplest ways to get this done.

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Communication Technology Schools Testing 290

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY — Savvas Learning Company is excited to announce new and enhanced math and reading solutions that engage and inspire students to learn, while giving educators the evidence-based instructional resources they need to accelerate learning and help all students achieve. “At We couldn’t do that before.”

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Achievement Math Reading Education 255

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Technology continues to shape the future of how we educate our children and operate our schools, from flipped classrooms to the use of augmented and virtual reality. In addition, state testing is now done year-round. Related: Spotty internet access for rural students limits achievement.

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Educational Technologies Mobile Devices Technology Education 273

Edsurge

MAY 3, 2024

Texas is turning over some of the scoring process of its high-stakes standardized tests to robots. News outlets have detailed the rollout by the Texas Education Agency of a natural language processing program, a form of artificial intelligence, to score the written portion of standardized tests administered to students in third grade and up.

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Fairness Testing Grades Essay 197

eSchool News

MARCH 24, 2023

The industry’s only interactive display to meet the safety standard, BenQ Board RP03 features built-in EyeCare technologies that have been tested and certified to protect users’ eyesight by reducing high-energy blue light while maintaining optimal color performance.

Achievement 246

Achievement Interactive Teaching Testing Participation 246

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

It is increasingly clear that a key question we will all be answering in the coming school year will be: What should the role of technology be in K-12 education? Despite new technology solutions, teachers are still burned out, test scores remain sluggish, and pedagogical innovation is stifled.

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Technology Lecturing Learning Styles Blended Learning 254

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 24, 2024

How Low-Carb Diets Fuel High-Achieving Students Have you ever considered that your diet could be the secret weapon in your quest for academic success? Low-carb diets are more than just a trend; they’re transforming high-achievers into unstoppable forces in classrooms and beyond.

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Achievement Multiple Choice Questions Students Study 167

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2023

Epson, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide, 1 today announced the new PowerLite ® L570U , L770U and L775U are now available, adding 4K Enhancement Technology 2 and PixAlign Camera support to the compact and portable PowerLite L line up. LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. In heritage sites and other sensitive installations, less is always more.

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Technology Internet Testing Achievement 274

eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2024

How do we ensure students achieve proficiency with the English language while receiving a rich and comprehensive education? Today’s technology presents us with answers. has rapidly grown over the last three decades, technology has advanced even faster. Now, edtech can support bilingual education in a way impossible before.

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