k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

John Fisher College of Education and brings almost 30 years of diverse experience in the field of education. Her career spans roles as an elementary teacher, instructional coach, mentor, special education administrator, and elementary school principal. Gina DiTullio holds a doctorate in Executive Leadership from the St.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 3, 2021

In fact, the switch to hybrid and fully virtual learning during the pandemic highlighted how students can become distracted and lose motivation when they are seemingly hiding behind a screen, causing many frustrated parents and teachers to loathe the use of technology in learning. My teenage students love technology.

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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

APRIL 23, 2025

Charlotte, NC Discovery Education , the creators of indispensable K-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world, today announced an exciting new slate of standards-aligned educational content and instructional resources for Back-to-School 2025 that will inspire teachers and engage students.

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Edsurge

MAY 21, 2025

As the education world grapples with a post-pandemic academic recovery that has stalled in some regions , a new research paper is taking the measure of key players in students success: their teachers. Parsing education data into snack-sized servings. Most also said their students are excited about what theyre learning.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 6, 2025

Educators need creative and authentic ways to engage students in reading without it seeming forced or gimmicky. Educators can apply the same principle to improving literacy outcomes through gamified learning in schools. Theyre encouraged to embrace mistakes, stay motivated, and deepen their understanding of the material.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 8, 2021

Teachers are frustrated by what they perceive as a lack of focus, engagement, and motivation. They have to take an active role in thinking about their goals, managing their time, monitoring their progress, and reflecting on their learning. My focus is positioning the student as an active agent at the center of learning.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2023

With the start of a new year and education conference season just beginning, educators and industry leaders are discovering the biggest education trends for 2023. The past few years have seen a significant transformation for education and edtech, and 2023 will continue to bring new ideas and emerging technologies.

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eSchool News

MAY 2, 2025

While this theory is universally recognized for understanding personal growth in human development, it can also be applied to an individual’s educational journey. If Maslow were designing todays educational experience, this would be the starting point–helping students discover their strengths and setting the stage for growth.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

When teachers turn a lesson or tough-to-teach concept into a motivational gamed or use a fun competition to teach new concepts, students become immersed in their learning and are often more engaged–meaning they’re more likely to retain information. and Prodigy to gamify her instruction and motivate students.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 3, 2021

There are two things I am certain of in education. However, the events of the last year have made it clear that educational landscapes can shift at any time. Education today requires flexibility and agility. To meet the needs of diverse learners in flexible landscapes, educators need more than a single framework.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Engineering is a critical part of STEM education, and engineers play a role in creating, improving, and maintaining some of today’s most valued and essential things, from smartphones and airplanes to zippers and roller coasters. This motivates students to tackle more difficult challenges.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 23, 2024

The psychology of motivation: Strategies for engaging students Motivation plays a role not only in people’s choice to get involved in their goals but also in their behavior, persistence, and, ultimately, success. What does motivation entail? Experts in psychology have comprehensively analyzed motivation.

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eSchool News

MAY 21, 2025

The threat to schools continues to grow as attempts to breach their networks become more frequent and sophisticated, while education budgets and resources to bolster cybersecurity dwindle. While resources may be limited, there are strategies educators and administrators can use to push back on cybercrime and this emerging strategy.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 29, 2023

1 most-read story focuses on some of the biggest education trends from 2023. With the start of a new year and education conference season just beginning, educators and industry leaders are discovering the biggest education trends for 2023. Here are five of the biggest education trends for 2023: 1.

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2023

CoCo is still in its beta phase, being tested out by educators from 65 different countries. As one educator writes about their experience with the tool, there are no individual user profiles, no way to collect likes and no followers — basically, no emphasis on comparison. The idea is to keep learners motivated in a class.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 9, 2021

We talk a lot about student engagement in education. Most educators got into this profession for the students, and, as a result, we want their experience to be as engaging and positive as possible. Given the myriad challenges of the last two years, everyone in education should be concerned about teacher engagement.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

This five step to-do list can help educators engage in artificial intelligence and begin using it to positively impact both teaching and learning. Educators are the experts in teaching and learning, and they need to be at the center of conversations about how artificial intelligence will be used in education. Learn about AI.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Key points: Inclusion can drive more women to work in AI and tech fields Report finds persistent STEM career exposure gaps for women 3 free STEAM education resources to nurture student curiosity For more news on STEM equity, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the technology education sphere.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 28, 2018

I’ve never liked the idea that as teachers it is our job to “manage” students, but it wasn’t until I was reading research about human motivation for my doctoral program that I understood why I was feeling such a knee-jerk reaction when I heard the phrase “classroom management.” Niestradt, J. &

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eSchool News

JULY 22, 2024

My experience has shown that special education students, in particular, benefit immensely from the right digital tools. The importance of interactive tools in special education Special education students often require personalized instructional strategies that traditional methods cannot fully address.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 23, 2019

A consistent theme in my work on blended learning is shifting students from passive consumers in the classroom to active, engaged members of a learning community. However, if the student has not played an active role in asking questions or investigating topics, they are unlikely to be interested in or motivated to remember the “answer.”

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eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2024

Key points: Inspiring young women in STEM programs requires cultivating a culture of community Black students need more STEM career exposure Launching a districtwide computer science program for all grades For more news on STEM education, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub All too often, female students are underrepresented in STEM classes.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 18, 2021

I am concerned about the impact that the imbalances in education have on teacher engagement and job satisfaction. I know firsthand the toll that the imbalances caused by traditional workflows in education can have on a teacher. Those unrealistic workflows almost drove me out of education.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

So, talking about educator well-being and cultivating the joy of teaching must matter too. Intentionally make time to build community with other educators. What motivated you to become a teacher? Or maybe who motivated you to step into education? You matter. Joy matters not just because it feels good.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 20, 2020

That way, teachers are inspired and motivated to work through the challenges associated with this shift in designing and facilitating learning. My adaptation of Staker and Horn’s (2012) often cited definition is rooted in constructivist principles emphasizing the student’s role as an active participant in the learning process.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Just as Dallman-Weiss and McNay complement each other’s abilities on the water, creating environments where diverse voices are not only heard but actively encouraged is a game-changer in any field. Her experience mirrors what we see in many sectors, including education. Diversity is a competitive advantage.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In education, where the success of students is intricately linked to the motivation and dedication of faculty and staff to go the extra mile, elevating employees’ well-being is not only a humane thing to do, but a crucial component of improving employee morale.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2023

In today’s rapidly changing educational landscape, educators face numerous challenges when designing instruction that promotes deeper learning for all students. Recently, I had the privilege of meeting with a group of international educators in Dubai grappling with these challenges.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

schools and its impact is being felt by students who need consistent, high-quality educators the most. Special education positions have some of the highest number of vacancies in school districts across the US. Special education positions have some of the highest number of vacancies in school districts across the US.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 5, 2023

By strategically positioning desks, chairs, and other pieces of furniture, we can create an environment that promotes collaboration, active engagement, and independent thinking. Education is one “make it work” moment after another. I know many teachers reading this don’t have flexible furniture.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 31, 2020

Starting each class with a two-word check-in like Brené Brown uses with her team, incorporating fun activities, like online icebreakers and scavenger hunts, and making time to conference with individual students can all help to build community and relationships with students, even if that work happens online. This is not new.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 10, 2022

It makes sense why so many educators are feeling mentally, emotionally, and physically exhausted. Too many of the workflows in education are teacher-centered, ineffective, and unsustainable. Too many students spend their days in classrooms passively observing, instead of actively engaging.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 12, 2023

1 Hard to Motivate After a Long Day at School After spending six to seven hours in a structured, often high-pressure academic environment, students face the additional burden of homework. As a result, writing assignments often fail to meet the psychological needs of autonomy, competence, and relatedness required for motivation.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 26, 2024

On the 9th Day of Edtech, our story focuses on major K-12 education trends. The education industry has witnessed a rapid evolution in recent years , marked by new ideas and emerging technologies. Here are five of the biggest education trends in 2024: 1.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2024

The education industry has witnessed a rapid evolution in recent years , marked by new ideas and emerging technologies. Here are five of the biggest education trends in 2024: 1. In 2024, this momentum will continue, bringing forth new edtech, innovative teaching approaches, and inspiring learning spaces.

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eSchool News

JULY 2, 2024

Key points: When it comes to K-12 innovation, change isn’t a consideration–it’s an imperative Students know best when it comes to transforming education Schools must embrace these 4 innovative focus areas to avoid failure For more news on K-12 transformation, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Across the U.S.,

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