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.

Education 152

Education Learning Knowledge Feedback 152

Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2025

Meanwhile, in my online section of the same course, students worked through carefully crafted modules at their own pace, their participation in discussion boards ebbing and flowing unpredictably. Instead, we need to reimagine active learning for both spaces, maintaining the core principles while adapting the execution.

Active Learning 66

Active Learning Activities Learning Minute Papers 66

k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Nam Ngo Thanh is an educational leader, innovator, and advocate for equity-driven, holistic learning. Currently serving as the school leader in Vietnam, he brings over a decade of experience in school leadership, teacher training, and educational transformation.

Interdisciplinary 247

Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 247

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. and sixth form students in England and Wales–as well as 250 of their teachers–to get their insights on the impact of AI on math education.

Math 246

Math Participation Feedback High School 246

eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2025

Keep an eye out for daily activities with local artists who will lead drop-in workshops to get the creative juices flowing. This AI, VR, and AR exploration zone is where innovation meets education in a dynamic virtual learning environment. Join us to explore the future of education with AI. What should we use?

Art 150

Art Math STEM Participation 150

eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2025

We applaud schools for considering the impact of phones on the student experience, and see this as a prime opportunity to invite students to participate in co-designing these solutions for greater effectiveness and equity. Run this for one month, with teachers and students documenting the impact on class participation and retention.

Schools 184

Schools Students Feedback Participation 184

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.

Laboratory 188

Laboratory Social Studies Education Middle School 188

eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

Keep an eye out for daily activities with local artists who will lead drop-in workshops to get the creative juices flowing. This AI, VR, and AR exploration zone is where innovation meets education in a dynamic virtual learning environment. Join us to explore the future of education with AI. What should we use?

Art 148

Art Math STEM Participation 148

eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2025

This year, I judged the middle school career research event, which allows students to explore careers of interest by completing a career interest survey, researching a field, and presenting key details such as education requirements, job outlook, salary, and what a typical workday looks like. What problems are students interested in solving?

Middle School 264

Middle School Middle School Elementary School Elementary School 264

Faculty Focus

MAY 20, 2025

Without adequate reading, students will be reluctant, or unable, to participate in class discussions and conversations for lack of understanding and fear of not measuring-up to peers (Severe, E., The activities provide multiple entry points that allow students to utilize the tool right away. Stalnaker, J., Hubbard, A., Doodle Time.

Instructors 93

Instructors Assignments Participation Students 93

eSchool News

JULY 8, 2025

Writing formulas are wicked As formulaic writing has become and remains prevalent in instruction and classroom writing activity, graphic organizers and structural guides, which were introduced as a tool to support acts of writing, have become a wicked problem of formula; the resource facilitating process has become the focus of product.

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Writing Essay Instructors Assignments 250

Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2025

Johnson is one of several Utah educators discovering that computer science isn’t just about coding — it’s about helping students think critically, solve problems and make sense of the world around them. Nationwide, high-quality CS education programs and equitable access lag behind demand.

Science 139

Science Teachers Critical Thinking STEM 139

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 18, 2025

Veterans Day, celebrated every year on November 11, is an opportunity for your class to honor real-life heroes, learn about the meaning of service, and have fun with hands-on activities. Beyond being enjoyable, these activities encourage meaningful discussions and deepen their understanding of the day.

Activities 97

Activities Teaching History Writing 97

k12 Digest

JUNE 24, 2025

Education is not just about memorizing facts or acing exams—it’s about shaping individuals who are prepared to navigate an ever-changing world. At the heart of this transformative institution is Llana Ann Reece, an educational leader with a bold vision for learning. We prepare them for life beyond them.”

Exams 137

Exams Counselling Education Schools 137

k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Nam Ngo Thanh is an educational leader, innovator, and advocate for equity-driven, holistic learning. Currently serving as the school leader in Vietnam, he brings over a decade of experience in school leadership, teacher training, and educational transformation.

Interdisciplinary 145

Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 145

eSchool News

JUNE 6, 2025

Operated and managed by the education nonprofit LA Promise Fund, which provides students with academic and enrichment opportunities that support our mission to spark passion, empower leadership, and prepare them for their chosen college and career paths. Our institution is supported by generous donors and funding sources.

Students 226

Students Classroom Management High School High School 226

eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2025

Without appropriate support, such as assistive technology, students may fall behind academically, which can affect their confidence and motivation to participate. Group activities, games, and unstructured time like lunch or recess can become sources of anxiety if students feel excluded or unsafe.

Assistive Technology 203

Assistive Technology Students Textbooks Reading 203

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. While this model offered significant benefits, the ever-changing dynamics of education in the digital era demand a more adaptive and responsive framework.

Critical Thinking 89

Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 89

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. While this model offered significant benefits, the ever-changing dynamics of education in the digital era demand a more adaptive and responsive framework.

Critical Thinking 95

Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 95

Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

Students in higher education also deserve nurturing spaces that focus on utilizing their personalized strengths and needs to foster increased academic and social development. A costly misconception is that pedagogical approaches in higher education must be lecture-based and teacher-led.

Assignments 73

Assignments Art Critical Thinking Motivation 73

Teach Hub

APRIL 24, 2025

But giving your students a few structured minutes to explore something on a device (a drawing app, a puzzle game, a quick educational video, or even a timer-based typing game) can actually help them get it out of their system. Not to mention, interactive physical activities foster a sense of community within the classroom.

Attention 76

Attention Testing Participation Activities 76

Teach Hub

APRIL 23, 2025

According to this survey , 42% of Americans disliked math classes during their K-12 education. 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. Lets be honest, math doesnt have the best reputation.

Math 89

Math Textbooks Quizzes Participation 89

Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

Creating a classroom in the service of social justice (The Metropolitan Center for Urban Education, 2008) requires a profound understanding of the impact of human diversity on teaching and learning (Cushner et al., Tell a colleague that you are committing to the work of becoming a more inclusive educator.

Accessibility 96

Accessibility Disabilities Learning Disabilities Special Education 96

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. Educators never stop learning; check out our available graduate degree programs to hone your skills and promote lifelong learning and academic excellence.

Fairness 81

Fairness Social Studies Questions Science 81

Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

Students in higher education also deserve nurturing spaces that focus on utilizing their personalized strengths and needs to foster increased academic and social development. A costly misconception is that pedagogical approaches in higher education must be lecture-based and teacher-led.

Assignments 62

Assignments Art Critical Thinking Motivation 62

Edsurge

JULY 9, 2025

It seems like luck that I eventually found my way to a lifelong profession as a K-8 educator, which has kept me eager to grow within it, unlike the spin-the-wheel decision-making I had during college. My practical immigrant parents talked me out of the first, and a terrible grade on a chemistry midterm out of the second.

Schools 146

Schools Failure Ethics Textbooks 146

eSchool News

JULY 1, 2025

The pilot program, in which four GSO students worked with approximately 200 students from the Providence Public School District middle school, was developed by the Rhode Island Department of Education and funded by a $10,000 STEMx Challenge Grant. The sixth graders participated in a water pressure experiment while at the Bay Campus.

STEM 130

STEM Middle School Middle School Laboratory 130

Cult of Pedagogy

APRIL 27, 2025

Dr. Pooja Agarwal Dr. Michelle Rivers Dr. Janell Blunt Whiteboard Activities Dr. Janell Blunt , an associate professor of psychology at Anderson University in Indiana, uses personal mini-whiteboards with her college students in every class. “As educators, we’re very used to writing learning objectives,” Rivers says.

Multiple Choice Questions 80

Multiple Choice Questions Teachers Writing Questions 80

Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2025

Students light up when they create something meaningful, and every educator has seen that spark. As AI rapidly reshapes software development, computer science (CS) education must move beyond syntax drills and algorithmic repetition. Research increasingly shows that creativity fuels deeper learning, especially in STEM education.

Ethics 150

Ethics Science Game-Based Learning Motivation 150

Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Liberal arts education empowers individuals to become well-rounded to handle complexity, diversity, and change by providing broad knowledge of the world and in-depth study in a specific area. Systems thinking helps students understand the broader purpose of their education and how different disciplines interconnect.

Art 114

Art Curriculum Interdisciplinary Teaching 114

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. Today, emergent bilingual (EB) students, also known as English learners, account for 10.6 percent of U.S.

English 128

English Language Languages Assignments 128

Organized Classroom

JUNE 11, 2025

Engaging students in fundraising activities can be a rewarding experience for both educators and young learners. By involving elementary students in fundraising, educators can create a positive impact on their development while contributing to meaningful causes. .”

Elementary School 83

Elementary School Elementary School Participation Activities 83

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Something broke in American education these past years. You might argue that the traditional classroom still plays an essential role in education, but the rapid growth of online and hybrid models suggests otherwise. This shift raises critical questions about the future of education: How will teachers adapt their roles?

Hybrid Learning 135

Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 135

Elevate k12

MAY 15, 2025

Digital platforms, new instructional models, and creative tech integrations are helping educators connect with MLs in ways that are interactive, inclusive, and highly effective. When paired with strong instructional practices, these tools open up more ways for students to participate, process, and thrive. or What word do you hear?

Language 52

Language Languages Participation Writing 52

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. AEF takes a different approach to education, one that meets students where they are and gives them the tools to succeed.

Skills 137

Skills Schools Learning Students 137

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.

STEM 54

STEM Science Activities Student Engagement 54

Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Liberal arts education empowers individuals to become well-rounded to handle complexity, diversity, and change by providing broad knowledge of the world and in-depth study in a specific area. Systems thinking helps students understand the broader purpose of their education and how different disciplines interconnect.

Art 97

Art Curriculum Interdisciplinary Teaching 97