k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

This is because brain-based strategies allow students to analyze, synthesize, and apply information actively during lessons, increasing the transfer of that knowledge to long-term memory. Active and Experiential Learning The brain-based learning framework consistently emphasizes the importance of active learning.

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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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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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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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Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2025

As classrooms across the country become more linguistically diverse, educators face a growing challenge: ensuring that every student, regardless of English proficiency, can access learning, participate fully and feel included. Elianis It has helped me communicate better with my classmates when working on a project. percent of U.S.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Meanwhile, participating in global education programs in countries like Finland, India, and the U.S. This helped them apply knowledge, develop communication skills, and see themselves as active citizens. I saw how even the most under-resourced classrooms could transform when teachers felt empowered and supported.

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Teach Hub

MAY 16, 2025

That little difference shows what active participation actually sounds like. Use it as a warm-up, an exit ticket, a brain break, or a way to bridge into a bigger activity. It supports a wide range of learners, builds communication and collaboration, and gives students something all kids deserve: a chance to be heard.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

These practical techniques will develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities by creating intentional opportunities to enhance social and communication skills. To address this dismal response to education, we must promote inclusive and respectful learning environments that foster engagement, motivation, and active discourse.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Multi-sensory learning techniques, such as hands-on activities, visual aids, and interactive discussions, further enhance understanding and retention. For many students, developing social awareness, confidence, and communication skills requires structured support. Effective communication is a key aspect of the BIC System.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Additionally, it cultivates intellectual and practical skills, including inquiry and analysis, critical and creative thinking, written and oral communication, quantitative literacy, information literacy, teamwork, and problem-solving. The “Thinking” in Systems Thinking: Seven Essential Skills (Pegasus Communications, Waltham, MA).

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Research indicates that active participation leads to higher retention rates, which can be upwards of 60% for students engaged in interactive learning. Without face-to-face communication, building relationships with peers and instructors becomes challenging, hindering collaboration and support.

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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. This not only promotes literacy and numeracy but also encourages students to take an active role in making a difference.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Additionally, it cultivates intellectual and practical skills, including inquiry and analysis, critical and creative thinking, written and oral communication, quantitative literacy, information literacy, teamwork, and problem-solving. The “Thinking” in Systems Thinking: Seven Essential Skills (Pegasus Communications, Waltham, MA).

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 27, 2025

With funding from the National Science Foundations Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (NSF S-STEM) program, we provide scholarships and support students with co-curricular activities to enhance their educational experience. deal with the stresses of graduate school and promote self-care, we hosted group yoga sessions.

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eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

After working on academics, students could choose from a variety of fun yet educational activities, and the game design program–which used a curriculum from Work ED –was one of them. The results Work ED assessed the participating students before starting the program and then again once they completed it.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 16, 2025

Build up foundational knowledge Many students enter high school with gaps in their instruction, making many lessons and activities feel impossibly difficult. Conduct a casual formative assessment during a class discussion or group activity, and regularly check in with students who need more support.

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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.

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Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 12, 2025

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. Your local leaders may also be interested in collaborating on a community event, like a donation drive or local park cleanup.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 6, 2025

Yet it can be difficult to know how to do so, especially on campuses where there is not already a robust civic participation infrastructure. Our experience with Plattsburgh Votes indicates that possibly the most significant remaining hurdle is young people’s relative lack of awareness that voting is a location-specific activity.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 6, 2025

Yet it can be difficult to know how to do so, especially on campuses where there is not already a robust civic participation infrastructure. Our experience with Plattsburgh Votes indicates that possibly the most significant remaining hurdle is young people’s relative lack of awareness that voting is a location-specific activity.

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k12 Prospects

JUNE 13, 2025

Building trust with schools requires consistent engagement, clear communication, and a proactive approach to solving their challenges. Position Yourself as a Thought Leader: Contribute to the education sector by publishing whitepapers, hosting webinars, and participating in industry conferences.

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Teach Hub

JUNE 19, 2025

When most people think of PE, they picture students taking laps around the gym, a few games of dodgeball, or students trying to sneak their way out of participating. Effective PE Class Essentials Help Students Enjoy Being Active Most PE teachers’ goal is to help students foster a love for being active.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Students arent just using devicestheyre using digital tools to solve real-world problems, create, collaborate, and communicate across borders. And students benefit from experiential learning opportunities that extend well beyond classroom walls, including global travel, field trips, and hands-on community work.

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Cal Matters

JUNE 25, 2025

Katie Honeycutt, a San Bernardino Valley College student who dropped her classes to take a job The social disruption was even worse: “I’m naturally a shy person, so transitioning from a year full of almost no social communication to being back in the classroom and having to make these relationships and friendships work was really, really hard.”

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k12

JULY 18, 2025

Online school students use computer skills to access classes, communicate with teachers, conduct research, review materials, and turn in assignments. Each of these parts is important for actively participating in online classes (and also a good entry into privacy conversations with your child). File management.

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k12 Digest

MAY 21, 2025

School leaders can support this safety by co-creating group agreements that promote active listening, confidentiality, and respectful participation. When staff feel secure in their learning community, they are more likely to reflect honestly on their beliefs and biases. Who is left out?

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k12 Digest

MAY 21, 2025

School leaders can support this safety by co-creating group agreements that promote active listening, confidentiality, and respectful participation. When staff feel secure in their learning community, they are more likely to reflect honestly on their beliefs and biases. Who is left out?

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Confidentiality Culture Discussions Beliefs 130

k12

JULY 21, 2025

I encourage students to look now for activities that can build skills and gain experience. These are all activities that will prepare you for your future life goals, not to mention looking great on your résumé. Have you participated in clubs or events that strengthen those skills? What are the first steps in writing a résumé?

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

What is your favorite way to communicate with friends? To extend the activity, have them share their thoughts with classmates. This resource includes nature observation sheets, scavenger hunt activities, and writing prompt ideas to continue the reflection process. Should children receive participation trophies if they dont win?

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k12

JULY 14, 2025

I learned valuable skills such as cooperation, problem-solving, communication, and being compassionate. I learned valuable skills, including cooperation, problem-solving, communication, and compassion. The Esports Schedule With K12 There is a lot of socializing that goes into gaming as an extracurricular activity.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

It requires extended supervision and after-hours participation from all involved parties. An important part of high school education is knowing how to speak to a group, listen to feedback, adapt the presentation to the audience’s learning style, and communicate information so listeners understand. Learning Expectations.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

This two-year researcher-practitioner partnership aims to increase participation of underrepresented minority students in postsecondary STEM programs. These researcher-practitioner partnerships do not happen by accident; nor are they sustained by luck.

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Edsurge

JULY 26, 2017

She is also the only woman on each of the boards where she participates. study by Deloitte found that out of 2,500 venture capital employees, almost half (45 percent) are women who largely occupy administrative or communications roles. Quazzo is a voting board member on three edtech startups and an observer on the boards of two others.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

One demographic that warrants special attention in terms of family communication is emerging bilingual (EB) families. The vital role of parent communication in student success Understanding the vital role of effective parent communication in promoting student success is paramount.

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eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2024

Communication plays a pivotal role in fostering a collaborative environment, ensuring the well-being of students and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. Schools have a two-fold challenge: Newcomers struggle to understand and be understood, and schools grapple with the means to effectively communicate with them.

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Communication Culture Languages Language 273

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.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

So, what are the three active strategies? What are three active learning strategies? Active learning strategies for students in K-12 encompass a range of techniques designed to promote engagement, critical thinking, and deeper understanding. What are active study strategies?

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