eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2025

For example, kinesthetic learners might excel in hands-on professions like carpentry or welding Many middle school students in the competition chose medical careers.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 14, 2024

Of the nearly 10,000 students enrolled at Brookdale Community College in central New Jersey, about 17 percent are still in high school. Some of them travel to the campus during the school day to take courses in introductory English, history, psychology and sociology. That push is evident at Brookdale.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 13, 2020

I teach AP Psychology, blended and traditional, at a high school in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. Initially, some people at my school expressed concern about whether an AP- level course was the most appropriate choice for a blended learning pilot because of the sheer amount of content to be covered in a year.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 17, 2024

In response to the challenges of COVID, a dissatisfaction with local in-person schools, and increasingly diverse needs of the high school student population, enrollment in US virtual schools is now over 300,000 with about 20% of students taking at least one online course. Online Clubs and Interest Groups.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Here are a few tips from the Ask a Tech Teacher team for High School students who want to get the most out of these important years: Creating A Digital Study Plan: Tips And Tools for High School Students Developing a digital study plan can be a game-changer for high school students aiming to improve their academic performance.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Just under half (48 percent) of high school students and only 25 percent of middle school students report their school’s career-connected learning offerings include the careers they are interested in. Student engagement also increases with career-related learning opportunities.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 13, 2024

High School students will soon move into college and career where digital tools are de rigeur. Here are twelve recommended by the Ask a Tech Teacher team: 12 Innovative Digital Tools to Engage High School Students In the ever-evolving landscape of education, keeping students engaged can be a challenge.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 30, 2024

As High School students explore post-graduation options, more and more are looking at careers as creators. Dive into the world of photo editing with our comprehensive guide tailored for high school students. It is fulfilling and potentially lucrative and relies heavily on individual passion and preparation.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

Perfect as bell-ringers, exit tickets, or brain breaks for high school , these five-minute writing ideas are a great way to get students into a writing state of mind right after the bell rings. To extend the activity, have them share their thoughts with classmates. What are your goals for high school ?

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

New Mexicans can obtain their high school diploma through their local public library. Currently, six public libraries in New Mexico are offering Career Online High School to qualified adults (19 and older) who are looking to advance their careers, prepare for workforce entry or continue their education.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 12, 2021

Research demonstrates that strong communities are developing , with deep engagement from students who are involved in scholastic esports, particularly students that normally don’t become involved with school activities. Organizations play an important role in fostering DEI among students. Photo provided by Mark Godinez.

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2023

With math scores falling globally , top high school math students point to academic burnout as a key factor. Tackle the root cause of burnout, get diversion through non-academic activities, and make STEM classes more applicable to everyday life. Among their recommended solutions to boost math performance?

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 22, 2018

More formally, “metacognition was originally referred to as the knowledge about and the regulation of one’s cognitive activities in learning processes” (Veenman, Van Hout-Wolters, & Afflerbach, 2006, p.3). To be successful beyond high school, students must hone the skills necessary to continue learning.

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eSchool News

JUNE 6, 2025

At one point, our high school students were learning in a church because we didn’t have a traditional classroom set-up. We also lacked the equipment that a traditional high school might have. It’s there for the students’ use.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Our school is a five-year program that works to create first-generation college students. North Carolina is a leading state in the number of “early colleges,” which allow students to earn a college degree with their high school diploma. My favorite is The “Federal” in Federalism lesson.

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eSchool News

MAY 2, 2025

Encouraging students to participate in internships, apprenticeships, or mentorship programs can bridge the connection between their talents and real-world job opportunities. Students are no longer just attending school to pass tests–they are actively seeking knowledge and skills to help them achieve their dreams.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 13, 2025

These activities range from mock job interviews, AI-powered career coaching, career mentorships, and even virtual internships. High school internships will become more prevalent. There is no substitute for real world learning starting in high school. Well see that gap starting to close in 2025.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Through our partnership with TTSA, we look forward to supporting its virtual engineering competitions with our technology while helping to grow student participation across the state. states and includes high school and middle school students. Its membership is over 250,000 students strong spanning 48 U.S.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

“Games are among childrens favorite activities, especially for primary school students. “Games are among childrens favorite activities, especially for primary school students. This choice element gets students invested in the activity. Ive used Gimkit for math and science review.

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eSchool News

MARCH 29, 2023

public schools and their communities enjoy from STEM programs were underscored in a new survey conducted among some of the nation’s leading middle and high school STEM educators. public school students in grades 6-12 to explore the role STEM can play in solving some of the biggest issues in their local communities.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 12, 2015

Educators today are facing two major shifts in education–a move to the Common Core Standards and increasing pressure to teach students with the technology they’ll be expected to use in their lives beyond high school. technology to encourage students to be active and engaged participants in the learning process.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The findings not only highlight the benefits of college recruiters introducing high school students to STEM-related opportunities, but they can also help increase and diversify the STEM workforce in the United States.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 24, 2025

At Spokane Public Schools (SPS), educators and administrators are reversing the side effects of social media by re-connecting with students through school-based extracurricular activities. There are barriers to finding community for some kids, she shared.

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eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2024

During my “freshman year” in the classroom, I made it a point to ask colleagues at my school, members of my professional learning community, educators I met at conferences, and others: “What are the best edtech resources for a new teacher to engage students and ignite their curiosity about learning?”

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eSchool News

JULY 4, 2023

But as a high school teacher who has experimented with the sophisticated word predictor app in my economics, U.S. History, and speech and debate classes, I’ve found that ChatGPT provides opportunities to engage the students in class activities.

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eSchool News

JULY 4, 2022

A significant body of research has found that students who participate in scholastic esports programs benefit from increased emotional regulation, academic achievement, and graduation rates. These benefits only scratch the surface of the positive consequences for students participating in scholastic esports.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 17, 2022

Many teachers begin the year with community-building activities designed to help students form interpersonal relationships with their peers. Yet, teachers may not actively participate in these community-building activities, which results in members of the class getting to know each other but not necessarily getting to know the teacher.

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eSchool News

APRIL 8, 2025

Allowing students to explore and actively engage with real-world phenomena sparks curiosity, deepens understanding, and levels the playing field for learners with diverse needs and experiences. percent of participants identified hands-on lab work as the key factor inspiring them to pursue STEM degrees and careers. In one study , 92.6

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

What is STEAM and STEM activity? Much STEM and STEAM activity happens in labs. A STEM or STEAM lab is an environment where students, irrespective of grade, can come together and actively participate in hands-on STEM and STEAM learning. These educational spaces encourage active learning and problem solving.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

At FlexPoint, we have a Principles of Teaching program of study that provides high school students with the technical and soft skills needed to become a professional educator. This will allow them to better understand if its a career they would like to pursue.

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eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2025

Key points: Tech tools can create more engaging and effective learning experiences A critical shift in digital instruction in 2025 How multimedia and interactive tech transform engagement For more news on digital tools, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub In 2010, I began my teaching career as a high school English teacher.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 26, 2024

For more news on sports, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub In time for back-to-school season, Verizon is launching a free scholastic high school esports league through its free Verizon Innovative Learning HQ portal. All 30 activities across math, science and social studies subject areas are now available via app and web.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

STEM is often introduced in middle and high schools, but by that time, many students have already avoided it, said Jason McKenna, director of Global Educational Strategy at VEX Robotics and author of What STEM Can Do for Your Classroom: Improving Student Problem Solving, Collaboration, and Engagement, Grades K–6.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2021

Flinn Scientific, a flagship provider of science lab materials and safety and STEM solutions for the K-16 education market, has partnered with the Virginia Technology Student Association (Virginia TSA) to support and expand participation in virtual, intra-curricular student STEM competitions.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

It’s especially stark in high schools, where studies indicate that EB high school students have a chronic absenteeism rate of 25 percent, compared to 18 percent for their non-EB peers in the same grade. Use multiple methods to reach out, considering each family’s preferred mode for convenient participation.

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eSchool News

MARCH 29, 2024

We must act to ensure that children, youth and adults are receiving the literacy education that enables middle-skills workers—those who need more than a high school diploma but less than a college degree—to achieve success. Learning to read is a lifetime activity that pays dividends for children, youth, adults and our communities.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 30, 2024

In a 2023 poll conducted by National School Choice Week, nearly half of all parents surveyed across the United States shared they were actively seeking a new school for the 2023-24 school year. As educators, we are partners in preparing students for a successful and fulfilling life beyond high school.

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