eSchool News

MAY 9, 2025

When cleaning up some materials on a backup drive, I came across an article I wrote for the September/October 1997 issue of Book Report , a journal directed to secondary school librarians. What are you using AI for in your school/classroom? The digital tide has swept in new tools, habits, and expectations.

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eSchool News

MAY 8, 2025

Students who would have been performing below standards and assigned intervention support are now being told they are passing. Minnesota, Florida, and North Carolina are rolling back high school math or English requirements. Now, they have proposed eliminating an Algebra II requirement.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 21, 2025

Use these easy and effective ELA activities for middle school to keep students engaged and teach them valuable skills. These short ELA activities for middle school get students thinking and writing quickly. Pen a letter to a character Do your middle school readers have something to say to someone in your class novel?

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Teach Hub

APRIL 30, 2025

Creating a quick routine or checklist for outdoor time, just like you would for any part of your school day, helps make the transition smoother. Start with Short and Purposeful Activities Short and intentional activities are your best friend when you’re just starting with outdoor teaching.

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eSchool News

APRIL 24, 2025

As AI becomes more widespread in education, more than half of high school students (56 percent) polled think it can go a long way in reducing math anxiety, a new global survey shows. What are you using AI for in your school/classroom? See the full list of schools with winning teams.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Its a familiar story for many parentswatching their child struggle in school, knowing they are capable but somehow unable to thrive in a traditional classroom. They envisioned a school where children who didnt fit the standard mold could still succeed, not just academically but socially and emotionally.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 23, 2025

Team-building activities for kids help students build stronger connections with classmates and develop essential teamwork skills. No matter where you play, these activities teach cooperation and elevate the joy in your classroom. Assign each student in the group a station number.

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eSchool News

MAY 16, 2025

What are you using AI for in your school/classroom? Still, AI adoption and use remains high, with 70 percent of surveyed students reported that they use AI at least occasionally for their assignments.

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k12 Digest

MAY 15, 2025

Carl Morris, Co-Founder of educave, draws on extensive insights gained while building and scaling other EdTech and Education businesses, such as The Online School, EDAI, and Carfax Education. Unlike traditional educational models, where feedback loops stretch across days or weeks, virtual tutors close these loops in seconds.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

That realization has implications not just for how we understand student engagement, but for how we design schools…and why AI alone can’t get us where we need to go. 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.

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eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2025

Because this type of vision loss affects tasks that require detailed focus, such as reading, writing, and recognizing faces, students with central vision impairment often face unique challenges that can affect their overall school experience. Socially, central vision loss can create additional barriers.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 13, 2025

I also realized that once I was exposed to the Paul and Elder model for critical thinking in grad school, I was ignorant. Use AI for Your Benefit Generating activity ideas or lesson plans, creating rubrics, and assisting with basic writing tasks are three ways to easily get started with an AI chatbot.

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eSchool News

MAY 7, 2025

While summer breaks may offer a pause for students and staff, they often mark a hacker activity surge. By implementing a comprehensive IRP, schools can not only minimize the impact of cyberattacks but also enhance their long-term cybersecurity posture. Amidst this growing chaos, admins cannot afford to take a break.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 16, 2025

Use these classroom strategies for reluctant learners in high school to build relationships, stoke curiosity, and build a learning team that focuses on student success. Use ice breakers for high school students to learn more about them as individuals. Table of Contents 1. Begin with a fresh start 2. Create personal relationships 3.

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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 23, 2025

Its been one of the most disliked school subjects for decades. Making Math Fun for Young Students Turn Math into Learning Stations Textbooks alone wont cut it for young learners, they need movement, hands-on activities, and variety. Use budgeting activities to teach percentageshave students plan a trip with a set budget.

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Teach Hub

APRIL 25, 2025

Take a few minutes to ask about what lights them up outside of school. Encourage your students to work in groups and take on roles that complement their strengths, but instead of assigning totally separate tasks, focus on roles that require real teamwork. If you’re not sure where to start, tap into their interests.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 13, 2025

I also realized that once I was exposed to the Paul and Elder model for critical thinking in grad school, I was ignorant. Use AI for Your Benefit Generating activity ideas or lesson plans, creating rubrics, and assisting with basic writing tasks are three ways to easily get started with an AI chatbot.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 29, 2025

After 13 years of testing higher-order active learning modalities in the classroom, collecting data, building a database, and analyzing student learning results in bi-annual principles of marketing classes, my colleague and I saw two important results emerge.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 16, 2025

Wrapping up your school technology for the summer is as complicated as setting it up in September. If you have a school device, a lot of the shutdown steps will be done by the IT folks as they backup, clean, reformat, and maybe re-image your device. Heres a list. Skip those that dont apply to you and complete the rest.

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Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2025

public school students more than 5.3 English learners often face challenges in understanding lessons, participating in discussions and completing assignments , which can lead to lower achievement and increased feelings of isolation. Watch the Timekettle X1 AI Interpreter Hub in action at Olney Independent School District.

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Teacher Mood

JUNE 1, 2025

Not only is it okay to stop grading every single assignment , but there’s also a smarter way to ensure your students are learning and growing: self-checking student work. When students can see their mistakes, fix them, and understand why something is incorrect, they’re actively learning. What Is Self-Checking Student Work?

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Teachers Pay Teachers

MAY 21, 2025

These kid-approved activities are bursting with wonder and aligned with NGSS standards , so you can be sure curiosity and goals are fulfilled. From making balloons stick to walls to squishing and swirling magical textures, each activity turns curious kids into mini scientists with big imaginations. Ready to make more of those moments?

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Teach Thought

JULY 10, 2025

Letter grades are indeed first subjective evaluations of knowledge proficiency, but once they are passed to the hands of the students, they become game components, passed around as proof of the completion of some task, or the achievement of some desired goal (mastering a standard, fulfilling the requirements of an assignment, etc.)

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 22, 2025

Instead of fearing AI, we should actively explore its potential in the classroom, emphasizing how it can enrich the learning experience. Strategic Approaches to AI Integration One effective strategy is to intentionally redesign classroom activities and assignments to incorporate AI tools. Dont Ban ChatGPT in Schools.

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k12 Prospects

JUNE 13, 2025

Selling to schools isn’t just about offering a great product or service—it’s about establishing credibility and building trust with decision-makers. Schools prioritize vendors who demonstrate reliability, quality, and long-term value. Assist schools in identifying and applying for grants or alternative funding sources.

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Runde's Room

JULY 25, 2025

Back-to-school season can be a wild mix of nerves, name tags, and notebooks. Drama-based activities help build a safe, inclusive classroom where students feel seen, heard, and connected. Click on the images above to view these drama activities on TpT. Or grab just one and get ready for your students’ new favorite activity.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 25, 2025

A new school year means a new classroom — or a chance to give your current set-up a refresh! From back-to-school bulletin board ideas to topical concept bulletin board ideas, you’re only limited by the collective creativity of teachers around the world. Custom Comic Strip: Create a background that looks like a blank comic strip.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 15, 2025

They don’t just activate the intellect—they ignite curiosity. I still assign readings. Jeff DeGraff is Clinical Professor of Management and Organizations at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, and co-author of The Art of Change: Transforming Paradoxes into Breakthroughs. But I don’t start there anymore.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 15, 2025

They don’t just activate the intellect—they ignite curiosity. I still assign readings. Jeff DeGraff is Clinical Professor of Management and Organizations at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, and co-author of The Art of Change: Transforming Paradoxes into Breakthroughs. But I don’t start there anymore.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 15, 2025

With low-prep setup, challenging concepts, and the coolest finished projects ever, these class projects for middle school engineering classes are sure to inspire the next generation of future engineers in your class. Let robots help with daily activities 10. Table of Contents 1. Make an indestructible cell phone case 2.

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Teach Hub

JUNE 12, 2025

It’s an old-school strategy that works because it’s rooted in solid thinking habits. When done well, students may shift from passive readers to active thinkers. Group students together and assign each student a role. Here we’ll explain how it works and why it’s worth educators using it in their classroom. It’s fairly simple.

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Priceless Ponderings

MAY 25, 2025

Its about setting the tone for your entire school year. Start With Clear Classroom Expectations The start of the school year is the perfect time to introduce your science lab safety rules. Your students are already learning about school rules and classroom procedures, so why not include science safety in the mix?

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eSchool News

APRIL 22, 2025

School systems experience nearly daily security incidents with increasing sophistication, resulting in data breaches, financial losses, and operational disruptions. 11 to discuss the evolving landscape of digital threats in schools. Computer generated transcript below: Kevin Hogan OK. They face growing cybersecurity risks.

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k12

JUNE 11, 2025

Online learning has come a long way, but outdated myths still pop up—especially if you’re just starting to explore virtual school options. Through the Reel Me video competition, K12-powered students are busting the most common myths about online school and sharing what it’s really like to learn online. Think again. Want the real story?

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 7, 2025

All you need to add is a classroom full of eager middle schoolers, and you’ve got the best school year ever! Add accountability activities to your units 9. Keep a copy of your teaching philosophy nearby 8th Grade ELA teacher Essentials You Didn’t Know You Needed Seamlessly transition 8th grade ELA students to high school 1.

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k12

JULY 10, 2025

There are proven tools, techniques, and activities that can enhance the engagement and effectiveness of online learning for students. Active, engaged learners retain information better, participate more fully, and develop a deeper understanding of the material. Online learning isn’t limited to slides and reading assignments.

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