eSchool News

MAY 27, 2025

Throughout my career as a behavior therapist, classroom teacher, and Head of School, Ive worked closely with students on the spectrum and their families. This might mean clearly outlining what is expected in an assignment, breaking down large tasks into smaller steps, or organizing test questions in a logical, grouped format.

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eSchool News

MAY 9, 2025

Key points: Students need more than digital access; they need guidance 5 AI tools for classroom creativity A new era for teachers as AI disrupts instruction For more news on navigating AI, visit eSNs Digital Learning hub Finding accurate information has long been a cornerstone skill of librarianship and classroom research instruction.

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eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2025

Teachers must align instructional content with state and national standards, prepare and organize materials, and thoughtfully structure collaborative learning experiences to ensure effective learning outcomes. Teams document their final code with a photograph before progressing to the next part of the activity.

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

Teachers can use Gemini to create personalized lesson plans in a much shorter amount of time. With Gemini, my planning is so fast and easy, said STEM teacher Natali Barretto. What are you using AI for in your school/classroom? Albuquerque Public Schools is focusing on grant writing and lesson planning.

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Cult of Pedagogy

APRIL 27, 2025

In the 10 years since I chose a book called Make it Stick for a book study in the summer of 2015, I’ve been encouraging teachers to add more retrieval practice to their teaching. She advises teachers to emphasize the importance of struggle and mistakes as part of the learning. The strategies are summarized below.

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eSchool News

APRIL 24, 2025

Key points: AI’s instant feedback may help students from feeling lost during instruction Most teachers agree AI is a time-saver With AI coaching, a math platform helps students tackle tough concepts For more news on AI and instruction, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub This press release originally appeared online.

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Teach Hub

APRIL 30, 2025

Keeping students engaged is a daily goal that teachers are always trying to hit, and for good reason: its directly tied to how much students learn and retain. 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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k12 Digest

MAY 15, 2025

For instance, the University of Murcia integrated chatbots into their learning management system to provide real-time feedback on assignments, resulting in a 30% improvement in students understanding of course material [4]. Similarly, platforms like QuizBot and Buddy.ai

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

What if the missing ingredient in student achievement isn’t better curriculum, tech, or teachers, but better motivation? What if the key to unlocking motivation isn’t something intrinsic to students, but something found in their relationships with peers, teachers, mentors, and communities? They are wired to care about how they’re seen.

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eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2025

These students might take longer to complete assignments or may miss visual cues from teachers, making it difficult to follow along with lessons. Group activities, games, and unstructured time like lunch or recess can become sources of anxiety if students feel excluded or unsafe.

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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. And these jams aren’t just for music teachers! General education teachers can sneak a little Beethoven into science or roll with bucket drums in math.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 7, 2025

A good classroom management system, a novel list, and a set of writing prompts go a long way to set students and teachers up for success. We’ve gathered our favorite 8th grade ELA teacher essentials, including tips for brand-new teachers and seasoned veterans alike. Add accountability activities to your units 9.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

Beginning Add literature/resources from neurodivergent, disabled, and diverse authors to assigned course readings and class activities. Provide multiple sources and access points for assignment requirements and expectations (written descriptions, presentations, instructional videos, examples, rubrics).

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Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2025

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. Now, I understand my teachers better. Ive seen students become more confident in speaking to both teachers and classmates.

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Teach Hub

APRIL 23, 2025

As a teacher, that makes engaging students in math a real challenge. 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

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. It could be another teacher on your team, a specialist like an art or music teacher, or even a class in a different grade.

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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.

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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. The Mindset Shift Teachers Need Most of us were trainedor conditionedto believe that grading equals accountability. What Is Self-Checking Student Work?

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Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

In the digital era, especially post-pandemic, this strategy has gained renewed importance for fostering active learning, critical thinking, and academic resilience. Moreover, many students, especially those transitioning from traditional learning environments, may carry negative assumptions about active learning approaches.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 16, 2025

Use SEL check-in strategies to check up on struggling kids in your class who seem less interested in the instruction, including teacher-to-student journals for learners to keep you up to date on their lives. Shift to a student-centered classroom It’s no secret that teacher-centered classrooms are on the way out in the 21st century.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

In the digital era, especially post-pandemic, this strategy has gained renewed importance for fostering active learning, critical thinking, and academic resilience. Moreover, many students, especially those transitioning from traditional learning environments, may carry negative assumptions about active learning approaches.

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Teach Hub

MAY 22, 2025

You dont need to be an art teacher to bring art into your classroom. When students are actively making, building, or designing, theyre involved, engaged, and thinking critically. This kind of hands-on activity pushes problem-solving and innovation without needing a trip to the art supply store.

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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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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Maybe they forget to turn in assignments, have trouble organizing their thoughts, or feel overwhelmed by fast-paced lessons. Teachers use direct, explicit instructionbreaking down complex concepts into manageable stepsso students can grasp new ideas without feeling lost or overwhelmed.

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Teaching with a Mountain View

MAY 15, 2025

These five simple end-of-the-year teacher tips and resources will help you end this school year with a clear plan for a smooth start next August. Are you a new teacher ? This Tips for Organizing Student Work post is a great place to start if tackling papers and assignments is always a struggle. your systems for next year.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 11, 2025

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates recently stated in an interview that advances in AI will mean the humans will no longer be needed for most things, and stated that doctors and teachers in particular could be replaced by AI (CNBC, 2025). Trickle down engagement: Effects of perceived teacher and student engagement on learning outcomes.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 15, 2025

They don’t just activate the intellect—they ignite curiosity. They create a space where both students and teachers can explore, not just explain. I still assign readings. The Paradox Effect That one question—unresolved, unanswerable, alive—did more to wake up my students than any HBR case ever had. Something provocative.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 15, 2025

They don’t just activate the intellect—they ignite curiosity. They create a space where both students and teachers can explore, not just explain. I still assign readings. The Paradox Effect That one question—unresolved, unanswerable, alive—did more to wake up my students than any HBR case ever had. Something provocative.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 16, 2025

Assigned seats in a grid pattern aren’t your only option for an engaging classroom setup anymore! With large conference seating, teachers may find it hard to be locked in the middle of the square. They can be easily moved to meet student, teacher, and class needs at a moment’s notice without a lot of energy spent.

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Teach Hub

JUNE 12, 2025

But what it does is something that every teacher hopes for: it helps students take control of their own reading process. When done well, students may shift from passive readers to active thinkers. Group students together and assign each student a role. It’s not flashy and doesn’t have any bells or whistles. It’s fairly simple.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

MAY 21, 2025

For teachers, watching students have those aha moments isnt just special: Its the dream. These kid-approved activities are bursting with wonder and aligned with NGSS standards , so you can be sure curiosity and goals are fulfilled. The teacher should poke holes in plastic caps using a small screwdriver before the activity.)

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Priceless Ponderings

MAY 25, 2025

As a science teacher, especially in the elementary grades, teaching these rules isnt just about safety. Ive got you, teacher friend! Top 10 Simple Science Safety Lab Rules for the Classroom Heres a kid-friendly list of science safety lab rules I like to teach at the beginning of every year: Always listen to your teachers directions.

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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. So my question became, “How do I encourage my students to read in a way that lights a fire for them, so that they don’t see it as just another torturous reading assignment from their dumb teacher?” Those are my people.

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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. That’s true in traditional classrooms and also true in online settings.

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Organized Classroom

MAY 16, 2025

It is important as teachers to take the time to teach our students to use their agendas effectively. Read & Post: Read & post homework assignments every day. Rank & Order: Have students number each assignment in order of “attack”, e.g. what is to be done first, second, third, etc. Awesome Agendas: 1.

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k12 Prospects

JUNE 13, 2025

Provide testimonials from administrators, teachers, and IT directors to build credibility. Strategy: Clearly articulate how your product supports student achievement and teacher effectiveness. Strategy: Assign dedicated account managers to school districts to assist with onboarding and implementation.

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eSchool News

APRIL 22, 2025

And it’s increasingly common that we’ve seen school systems literally have to close, send students and teachers home and not even be able to deliver any services whatsoever. But even still, when students and teachers are back in school, it can be weeks, or sometimes even months. And responding to a significant incident.

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