Edsurge

JULY 9, 2025

I considered majoring in English since I loved reading, or maybe pre-med for financial stability. One time, I planned a novel study around a book my students selected, but I was forced by an administrator to trade it in for standardized test prep. Once I got to college, however, my A-student record failed me.

Schools

Teach Hub

MAY 16, 2025

The “think” step gives introverted students or English language learners time to gather their thoughts, while the “pair” stage gives students a low-key way to talk through their ideas and see if they make sense before sharing them with the whole group. Think-Pair-Share levels the playing field.

Fairness

Cult of Pedagogy

JUNE 22, 2025

Like most language arts/English teachers, I always wanted to share my love of reading with my students. There were plenty of studies replete with data on engagement, reading strategies, and Lexile scores. Perhaps the most unconventional part of the process is that the silent reading activity is not attached to a grade.

Reading

Teach Thought

JULY 10, 2025

Gamification allows broad content areas (like English-Language Arts) with few measures of performance (alphanumeric symbols) to be broken up into more granular–and achievable–concepts and skills. Not all students want trophies or gold stickers, or to be patted on the head for ‘studying hard.’ Academic) A good grade?

Gamification

Cal Matters

JUNE 25, 2025

And they entered college with gaps in study skills and anxiety about social interactions. Math and English levels among incoming freshmen have improved in the past couple of years, university data show. Some high school seniors graduated at the time with stellar grades but below-average test scores in math and English, she said.

Math

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 16, 2025

Discover ways to integrate Hispanic Heritage Month activities into your school day and honor the contributions of Hispanic leaders, artists, athletes, and icons worldwide. You’ll bridge the gap between Hispanic students and non-Hispanic students in your class, all while setting a context for additional Hispanic Heritage Month activities.

Activities

eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2025

In February, the Washington Post reported that NSF staff were told to comb through active research grants for keywords like “cultural relevance,” “diverse backgrounds” and “women” to see if they violated Trump’s executive orders. It’s still unclear exactly how the Trump administration determined which grants to terminate.

STEM

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 11, 2025

Reader Response Prompts Journal Middle School ELA Writing 6th 7th 8th 9th By English Oh My Grades: 6th-9th Get your students excited about reading by trying these 38 engaging worksheets, including topics like character analysis, plot structure, and author’s craft. Are classes like art, gym, and life skills as critical as math and English?

Writing

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

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. Have students write to the prompt before class begins. Explain how fashion has changed in the last 100 years.

High School

Teachers Pay Teachers

MAY 28, 2025

Try them for a morning meeting, first-week-of-school activity, or SEL check-in. Icebreaker Activity DIGITAL Middle & High School Would You Rather? These work perfectly for whole and small group activities. Drop these into a geography lesson as a fun activity, as well. Visit every U.S.

High School

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 23, 2025

Encourage engaging debates with weird and light-hearted topics Less-serious topics engage students and help them practice public speaking skills through a low-stakes activity. You can even let your class come up with the wacky topics they’ll argue. 8; CCRA.SL.4 4 You’ve heard of musical chairs, but now it’s time for philosophical chairs!

High School

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

13, 2021 — McGraw Hill today announced updates to its widely used and trusted Wonders English Language Arts program for grades K-5, building upon the program’s proven instructional approach while offering a multitude of enhancements designed to meet the needs of today’s classroom. NEW YORK, Sept.

English

eSchool News

JUNE 7, 2023

.– K-12 assessment and research organization NWEA released today a new study that takes a deeper look into instructional practices driving high academic growth. Mix whole group, small group, and individual activities 3. Provide supplemental learning time for targeted retrieval practice 2.

Study

eSchool News

JULY 7, 2021

Red Bank, NJ, July 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The National Lexile Study, a respected and recognized independent research analysis conducted by MetaMetrics®, the creators of the Lexile® Framework, was released today by Achieve3000. Achieve3000 and MetaMetrics have partnered to produce the National Lexile Study for the last two years.

Study

eSchool News

MARCH 2, 2021

Many English Learners (ELs) across the United States have gone months without exposure to the academic English they require for success in school and that they would normally receive in formal education settings. The study focused on 122 sixth-grade students enrolled in six supplemental reading classes at two district middle schools.

English

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

In this post, Sarah Dunn , a high school math teacher, shares her favorite technology tools and online activities. In an English or social studies class, students may use computers frequently to write papers or compose a response to a writing prompt. “It’s too hard for the students.”

Math

eSchool News

MAY 12, 2021

Mission Move incorporates movement with lessons in math, English language arts (ELA), and nutrition to make learning fun and engaging for kids. About the Mission Move Mission Move activates learning for students in kindergarten through fifth grade by incorporating movement with standards-based lessons.

Activities

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 20, 2025

These aren’t online tools or books, but mental conscripts that will get you where you want to be with more efficiency and less pain: The Secret to Learning English and Other Foreign Languages Faster Mastering a new language can be a transformative journey, opening doors to new cultures, opportunities, and personal growth.

English

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

With school back, let’s talk about the most efficient ways to study. With increasing coursework and extracurricular activities, a structured approach to studying helps manage time effectively, reduces stress, and boosts learning outcomes. These resources can complement your study plan and provide additional support.

High School

eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2024

How do we ensure students achieve proficiency with the English language while receiving a rich and comprehensive education? Thanks to computer-driven translation, AI, and advanced classroom tools, we stand to put every student on a path to success with the English language and beyond. Today’s technology presents us with answers.

English

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

Application activities also enhance retention and mastery of information, making it more likely that students will retain and effectively use what they have learned in the future. Can you suggest engaging activities for my grade class focusing on ? Can you generate activities that connect with for my grade students?

History

Catlin Tucker

MAY 12, 2015

I’ve written Creatively Teach the Common Core Literacy Standards with Technology to support English, history/social studies, and science teachers as they shift to the new Standards using technology. Connecting with Voxer to create study groups, encourage asynchronous conversations, or offer virtual office hours.

Technology

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 21, 2023

Learning a second language is a challenge, whether it be English, Russian, or any of the hundreds of world languages we find across the globe. You’ve come to the right place if you want to improve your English language skills. You can freely express your concerns and questions when you learn English through private tutoring.

English

eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2023

percent of students in grades 6-12 actively seek external support for their homework and study needs. No other subject comes close in terms of difficulty, with English ​​(16.8 Brainly’s Back-to-School survey highlights a growing trend–66.5 percent of students identifying it as their biggest academic hurdle.

Schools

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

According to ISTE, “gamification is about transforming the classroom environment and regular activities into a game.” Carrie Rosenberg, a fourth grade teacher at Community Christian School, notes that gamification is one of the biggest education trends right now. Rosenberg uses Gimkit , Kahoot! ,

Gamification

eSchool News

MARCH 29, 2024

Meanwhile, a 2020 study found a significant connection between average yearly income and average reading levels. According to the study, the average income of adults who read at the equivalent of a sixth grade level is $63,000. Learning to read is a lifetime activity that pays dividends for children, youth, adults and our communities.

Reading

eSchool News

DECEMBER 12, 2016

Schools where students completed at least 40 reading activities (on average once per week) with the Achieve3000 Pro Georgia Edition saw the greatest growth, outperforming schools that weren’t using Achieve3000 by an average of 74 Lexile ® points. fourth-grade science and social studies. eighth-grade social studies.

Social Studies

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Two years ago, our district started using Lexia English for our English Language Learners (ELLs), also with its Core5 and PowerUp programs. We carved out time every Friday to make sure teachers were building the platform into their weekly centers or activities. Track progress on every level.

Students

Edsurge

JULY 21, 2025

I studied the terminology, immersed myself in the ethics and mechanics of generative tools and leaned on the IT minds in my family. This summer, I began with 37 students, and 29 are still actively submitting work. I never thought I’d learn how to do this in an English class!” Ray, Thank you for your time today.

English

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

A new impact study at Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) found that students in grades 6 to 8 who used Speak Agent Math+Language outperformed their peers who did not use the program. This is the first large-scale study to find a positive, independent effect at a 99.9% ”

Achievement

eSchool News

MAY 12, 2023

DALLAS (PRWEB) — Frog Street , an early childhood education company designed around the latest science in early brain development, has announced the results of a study conducted by the Johns Hopkins School of Education evaluating the efficacy of the Frog Street Pre-K curriculum with students in Texas.

Curriculum

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

(NYSE: RST) to extend its world language program to military families and adult learners, in addition to supplementing traditional language learning instruction to its middle and high school students and English-language learners. The most common languages studied include Spanish, French, Latin and English.

Language

eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

You must have enough teachers, the right technology, and lessons that infuse STEM into all classes including history and English/language arts, just to name a few. But what about when you’re teaching English or social studies? We also offer summer STEM camps, after school clubs and Saturday activities.

STEM

eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

I use it to support my lesson planning and to supplement that material with content students would find exciting, like online games and activities. This lesson is part of the Constitution unit and is available in English and Spanish with several integration options, so the material can be adapted to whatever your classroom needs may be.

Students

eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2023

That was the joking term that my fellow English teachers and I came up with to describe what we were seeing. Texting’s oversized influence According to a recent Stanford Medicine study, the average age that children receive their first phone is 11.6 Our joking masked a real concern. years of age – 5th or 6th grade.

Writing

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Student agency empowers learners to play a more active role in their own education by taking charge of the learning process under the guidance of skilled educators. Learning independence is a key life skill that will set them up for success in whatever activities they pursue.

Students

eSchool News

JANUARY 26, 2021

Studies show that lack of training and ongoing support around using technology for classroom instruction is a major pain point for educators, who increasingly rely on tools for teaching in remote, in-person or hybrid learning environments. Easy to access answers to the most commonly-asked questions and more.

Teachers