eSchool News

MAY 20, 2025

Whether you are mastering a skill for work, learning to cook, or training for a marathon, you adjust your pace based on progress–not the ticking of a clock. In this model, students move forward when they have demonstrated mastery of a skill or concept, not when the bell rings or the calendar flips to June.

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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.

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eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2025

For example, in my coursework, I introduce a collaborative, screen-free robotics activity that aligns with the ISTE Standards for Students. These features empower teams to enhance their robots’ actions with sound effects, character voices, or background music, deepening the storytelling experience while building additional technical skills.

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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. Florida is actively looking at removing graduation requirements which include passing a 10th grade English Language Arts assessment and a statewide algebra test.

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eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2025

Explore and experiment in the hands-on Fiesta Studio–part creator space, part art lab. Keep an eye out for daily activities with local artists who will lead drop-in workshops to get the creative juices flowing. Discover our developed projects and strategies to bring these STEM activities into your classroom.

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Teach Hub

MAY 22, 2025

Bringing art into the classroom gives your students a new way to get involved. You dont need to be an art teacher to bring art into your classroom. You dont need to be an art teacher to bring art into your classroom. What you do need is a mindset that values creativity as part of the learning process.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 22, 2025

Design exploratory science activities 5. Nurture creativity with the arts 7. Preschool: Full Year Curriculum {Plans and Printables} BUNDLE By Mrs Plemons Kindergarten Grades: PreK-K This bundle focuses on exposure to core subjects with summary pages, printables, and activity overviews. Start with core concepts 2. 1, CCSS W.K.2,

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eSchool News

JUNE 16, 2025

Fortunately, a wide range of high-quality digital tools can help K-12 learners stay curious and build STEM skills throughout the summer months. From building mini solar ovens to exploring magnetism or water tension, each activity includes clear instructions, an explanation of the underlying science, and discussion prompts to extend learning.

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eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2025

Mindful Lunch Challenge” — Designate two phone-free lunch periods per week where students engage in structured social activities (discussion prompts, group games) or quiet reflection time. “Digital Sunset Program” — For a three-month pilot, implement a gradual evening wind-down where students agree to store phones outside of their bedrooms.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

Explore and experiment in the hands-on Fiesta Studio–part creator space, part art lab. Keep an eye out for daily activities with local artists who will lead drop-in workshops to get the creative juices flowing. Discover our developed projects and strategies to bring these STEM activities into your classroom.

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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. Critical thinking is defined by Paul and Elder as “the art of analyzing and evaluating thought processes with a view to improving them” (Paul and Elder 2020, 9).

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Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2025

A follow-up study in 2025 confirmed this trend, highlighting even steeper declines where secondary students have fewer opportunities to build new skills. Creativity now ranks among the top skills employers seek , alongside analytical thinking and AI literacy. It’s about being active and engaged. This inclusivity is intentional.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

For instance, at B.School, we designed a cross-subject project around the theme “Our Green Neighborhood,” where students from Grades 3 to 5 explored science (recycling, energy use), math (data collection), and language arts (report writing and public speaking) through hands-on fieldwork and community interviews.

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k12 Digest

JULY 24, 2025

These comic books, videos, and activities are Colleen’s gift to all future scientists – one that will help them succeed in college chemistry. They lack the foundational skills to decode the symbolic language of chemistry, such as chemical formulas, structural representations, and reaction mechanisms.

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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. Critical thinking is defined by Paul and Elder as “the art of analyzing and evaluating thought processes with a view to improving them” (Paul and Elder 2020, 9).

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Among the new content and resources now available to users of Discovery Education Experience are: Ready-To-Teach Lessons Enhancing Curriculum Built around research-based instructional strategies, these new ready-to-teach lessons and activities target critical classroom needs and help teachers create unique learning opportunities for each student.

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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.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

If a learning activity helps you become someone of value in your social group—if it earns you the respect and belonging you crave—you’ll throw yourself into it. They’ll memorize elaborate lore, master mechanics, mimic skills, and explain them to others—all without being assigned a single worksheet. Or modding computers.

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k12

JUNE 11, 2025

Art has long been celebrated for its therapeutic benefits. This article will explore how art and mental health are deeply connected and provide practical ways to incorporate creative activities into students’ routines. One of the most powerful ways to support mental health is through creative expression.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

These arent just digital skillstheyre life skills. Its active, collaborative, and forward-looking. They begin tackling real problems, building research skills, and learning how to think for themselves. For students drawn to the arts, Elmwood shines just as brightly. Elmwood doesnt toss out tradition; it builds on it.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 4, 2025

STEM isnt just the latest teaching topic: Its an innovative, cross-curricular way to strengthen problem-solving and critical thinking skills across science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Check out STEM activities for middle school that are sure to catch teenagers attention and inspire them to learn more.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 25, 2025

From clapping catchy beats with hands and feet to singing for all the class to hear, amp up your lesson plan with music activities for elementary students that hit all the right notes. Perfect for brain breaks, indoor recess games , or circle time warm-ups, each activity can be remixed to set the right tone for your class.

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Teach Hub

APRIL 25, 2025

This helps foster skills that go way beyond the project itselfskills like communication, empathy, and teamwork. It could be another teacher on your team, a specialist like an art or music teacher, or even a class in a different grade. Some students may need help learning how to listen, compromise, or take initiative.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

For instance, at B.School, we designed a cross-subject project around the theme “Our Green Neighborhood,” where students from Grades 3 to 5 explored science (recycling, energy use), math (data collection), and language arts (report writing and public speaking) through hands-on fieldwork and community interviews.

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k12 Online Schools

JUNE 24, 2025

Introduction In the 21st century, digital literacy has emerged as an essential skill set for children and young adults, transcending traditional educational boundaries. Studies have shown that students with strong digital skills tend to have higher grades and better engagement in their educational pursuits.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

Active Stakeholder Engagement : Regularly involve faculty, students, and staff to create a sense of shared ownership. Higher education institutions are uniquely positioned to: Prepare Students for the Future Workforce : By integrating AI into curricula, institutions can equip students with the skills needed to thrive in an AI-driven economy.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 25, 2025

Growing Word Wall: When students have extra time after an activity or assignment, have them draw and color a word that represents their feelings that day. Assign classroom jobs with ease Taking care of the classroom is a task that your students can actively be part of.

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Organized Classroom

JUNE 11, 2025

Engaging students in fundraising activities can be a rewarding experience for both educators and young learners. It not only instills a sense of social responsibility and empathy but also teaches valuable life skills such as teamwork, leadership, and organization.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 27, 2025

The degree plan combines basic science courses and lab work in biotechnology with a strong foundation in business and professional skills. While awarding scholarships was straightforward, fostering engagement in these activities and building a strong community proved far more challenging.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

Active Stakeholder Engagement : Regularly involve faculty, students, and staff to create a sense of shared ownership. Higher education institutions are uniquely positioned to: Prepare Students for the Future Workforce : By integrating AI into curricula, institutions can equip students with the skills needed to thrive in an AI-driven economy.

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Teach Thought

JULY 10, 2025

Gamification allows broad content areas (like English-Language Arts) with few measures of performance (alphanumeric symbols) to be broken up into more granular–and achievable–concepts and skills. You’re making a game out of something that isn’t. Personal) your praise? Social) peer pressure?

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 13, 2025

Back To School All About Me Flip-book Activity By Love Live Laugh TEACH Use an “all about me” activity to create your first bulletin board of the year! The resource comes with headers, editable Google Slides, and community-building activities. With the right design, you can even tie it to CCSS , like retelling a story.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Not all online platforms deliver quality education, and the lack of face-to-face interaction can hinder social development and collaborative skills. Research indicates that active participation leads to higher retention rates, which can be upwards of 60% for students engaged in interactive learning.

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Cult of Pedagogy

JUNE 22, 2025

Like most language arts/English teachers, I always wanted to share my love of reading with my students. It’s a simple, effective strategy that not only improves reading skills, but also increases reading stamina. Perhaps the most unconventional part of the process is that the silent reading activity is not attached to a grade.

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Teaching with a Mountain View

JULY 10, 2025

Try to avoid high-traffic areas where other household activities will become a distraction. Keep Supplies Accessible Also, take time to gather essentials– notebooks, pencils, a whiteboard, art supplies, etc. I still had my kids use binders/folders/notebooks so they were developing good organization skills.

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Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 12, 2025

Mystery Guests encourage students to work together, use critical thinking skills, and broaden their horizons. The activities during the Mystery Guest’s visit can vary. A postcard exchange allows students to share insights about their hometown, learn about other communities, and improve communication skills.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 7, 2025

Add accountability activities to your units 9. Maintain a steady stash of supplies Anyone who’s taught language arts (or any class, really) has heard “I forgot my pencil” more times than they can count. Add accountability activities to your units Teachers don’t give grades — students earn them.

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