eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2025

This loss is particularly pronounced among students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, who may have limited access to educational resources and enrichment activities during the break. Enrichment activities play a vital role in preventing summer learning loss.

Learning

eSchool News

JUNE 16, 2025

Exploratorium: Science Snacks The Exploratorium, a renowned museum of science, art, and human perception in San Francisco, offers Science Snacks–free, hands-on STEM activities designed for students in grades 3-12. Here are five online learning resources to support summer STEM learning: 1.

STEM

Edsurge

JUNE 20, 2025

When she needed a fun end-of-year activity for her first-grade students incorporating Candyland, gummy bears and phonics, Irene Farmer turned to ChatGPT. “It The AI provided the creative spark, but Farmer brings the pedagogical expertise and knowledge of her specific students to make it work. asks Manahan. “AI

Teachers

k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Nam’s work is grounded in the belief that education must be both empowering and compassionate—equipping learners not only with knowledge, but with resilience, empathy, and the confidence to shape a better world. It should extend our ability to listen, relate, and empower learners to co-create knowledge within a community of care.

Interdisciplinary

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.

Writing

eSchool News

JULY 8, 2025

The platform covers all subjects–from vocabulary and reading strategies to science, social studies, and math–through catchy songs and interactive lessons. The multimedia lessons come with interactive activities, quizzes, and printable resources. ClassHook lets you do just that.

Quizzes

eSchool News

JUNE 26, 2025

Administrative or time-saving functions With students, during class activities or for homework I’m using AI equally for my own tasks and with students I’m not using AI Δ A fundamental principle of cognitive science is that knowledge builds on prior knowledge. Hints can also help students who have a fear of math.

Math

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.

Laboratory

k12 Digest

JULY 24, 2025

These comic books, videos, and activities are Colleen’s gift to all future scientists – one that will help them succeed in college chemistry. The Alphabet of Science: The Periodic Table The Periodic Table serves as the “alphabet” of chemistry.

Education

eSchool News

JULY 29, 2025

To ensure students use AI as a support tool rather than a crutch, educators and schools must adopt strategies that actively promote critical thinking, reflection, and responsible technology use. Is it to brainstorm, generate ideas, verify knowledge, or seek clarification? or “What part did you still need to figure out on your own?”

Critical Thinking

Priceless Ponderings

MAY 18, 2025

6 Easy Science Activities and experiments MAGNETS how do they work? Thats where simple science meets wonder. Below are some playful and educational activities with magnets that turn your classroom or kitchen table into a mini science lab. Stay ahead of the game with MY FREE curriculum road map for science.

Science

k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Nam’s work is grounded in the belief that education must be both empowering and compassionate—equipping learners not only with knowledge, but with resilience, empathy, and the confidence to shape a better world. It should extend our ability to listen, relate, and empower learners to co-create knowledge within a community of care.

Interdisciplinary

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. This knowledge is deepened by engaging with significant, both contemporary and enduring, real-world problems.

Art

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 4, 2025

STEM isnt just the latest teaching topic: Its an innovative, cross-curricular way to strengthen problem-solving and critical thinking skills across science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Check out STEM activities for middle school that are sure to catch teenagers attention and inspire them to learn more.

Middle School

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. This knowledge is deepened by engaging with significant, both contemporary and enduring, real-world problems.

Art

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. ’ and then applying it to new knowledge.” The strategies are summarized below.

Multiple Choice Questions

Faculty Focus

APRIL 27, 2025

Our professional science masters (PSM) in biotechnology degree is designed for working professionals, offering primarily online and evening courses that emphasize applied learning and professional development. deal with the stresses of graduate school and promote self-care, we hosted group yoga sessions.

STEM

Tim Manson

JULY 10, 2025

On John Dunlosky’s Strengthening the Student Toolbox on Retrieval Practice On The Delivery of Learning On Cognitive Load Theory On Activity in lessons On Questioning in the Classroom on Dual Coding Top ten. As a Vice Principal, I have a deep knowledge and understanding of what works and what does not work in my school.

Curriculum

Faculty Focus

APRIL 22, 2025

Instead of fearing AI, we should actively explore its potential in the classroom, emphasizing how it can enrich the learning experience. Strategic Approaches to AI Integration One effective strategy is to intentionally redesign classroom activities and assignments to incorporate AI tools. References Anthology. link] Cooper, G.

Ethics

Faculty Focus

MAY 11, 2025

We cannot compete with the other resources available to our students in our fundamental content knowledge. 2001, University of Vermont) is a University Distinguished Teaching Scholar and Professor of Psychological Sciences at Kansas State University. This was our role as instructors prior to the advent of AI. Saucier, Ph.D.

Instructors

Elevate k12

MAY 15, 2025

Start by Building Background Not all students enter the classroom with the same prior knowledge, especially multilingual learners. Try This: Imagine youre teaching a new ecology unit to your 8 th grade science class. Why it works: These activities make learning sticky. or What word do you hear?

Language

Faculty Focus

JULY 27, 2025

These five competencies are crucial in developing students’ social and emotional knowledge and skills. This is an opportunity for active student engagement and can be utilized no matter the course modality. Social Science, Humanities and Sustainability Research. Dr. Raglena T. R., & Notar, C.E. Vol 3, No 3.

Classroom Management

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 30, 2025

These can be used as a quick review of the material or as a fun enrichment activity. These games are also great for team-building activities for kids and options for indoor recess games. Each activity aligns with CCSS, covering understanding fractions, operations with fractions, decimal notation, and comparing fractions and decimals.

Math

Faculty Focus

MAY 15, 2025

From Curiosity to Campuswide Inquiry The project began in two large general education courses I teach at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign: FSHN 101: The Science of Food and FSHN 120: Contemporary Nutrition. Amy Leman, professor in Human Development and Family Studies, helped navigate the IRB process providing insight and guidance.

Disabilities

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. Research indicates that students thrive in environments where teachers act as facilitators rather than mere dispensers of knowledge. Cost-effectiveness is another critical advantage.

Hybrid Learning

Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 8, 2025

In our Day 1 workshop, we will use the free 4 Shifts Protocol to redesign lessons, units, and other instructional activities for critical thinking and problem solving, greater student agency, more real-world authentic work, and robust technology infusion. Please bring your own examples and use cases of how you’re using AI!

Ethics

Faculty Focus

JULY 27, 2025

These five competencies are crucial in developing students’ social and emotional knowledge and skills. This is an opportunity for active student engagement and can be utilized no matter the course modality. Social Science, Humanities and Sustainability Research. Dr. Raglena T. R., & Notar, C.E. Vol 3, No 3.

Classroom Management

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 28, 2025

This new generation of robotics engineers will use their knowledge and understanding of robotics fundamentals to create systems that improve our lives, save our planet, and bring us further into the future. Score an academic goal by building a soccer-playing robot Turn high schoolers’ favorite activity into their new class project!

High School

Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 19, 2025

Whole Brain Teaching – An innovative approach to classroom management that enhances student engagement and behavior using active participation techniques. Hope Rising – Learn how the science of hope can inspire students, educators, and communities to thrive. called it eye-opening, and Jessica W.

Reading

Faculty Focus

MAY 22, 2025

This divide has resulted in a persistent gapboth in knowledge and in action. Closing this knowledge gap requires clear, accessible systemsand consistent faculty inclusion in mental health trainings and initiatives. in Behavioral Science from the University of Maryland University College, an M.A. Silver Spring, MD: ACHA.

Counselling

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 15, 2025

When science students combine their natural curiosity with engineering know-how, the sky’s the limit (literally, if you’re working on rockets)! Let robots help with daily activities 10. It’s not a great joke, but creating a potato clock is a great science experiment for middle school. With its eyes!

Middle School

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. That’s true in traditional classrooms and also true in online settings.

Online Learning

Teacher Toms Blog

JULY 29, 2025

I fetched one of those single-use gel packs that one activates by squeezing it in the middle until the internal bag pops and the chemicals mix. The knowledge and abilities of the two professions naturally overlap, but each is characterized by distinct set of complimentary expertise: together they heal, cure, and save lives.

Knowledge

Teach Your Kids

AUGUST 1, 2025

As the workforce continues to evolve toward technology, energy, and engineering fields, physics provides essential knowledge for future jobs in aerospace, robotics, data science, and clean tech. Even for students who do not pursue STEM careers, physics fosters a flexible, problem-solving mindset that is useful in any field.

Curriculum

k12

JULY 28, 2025

With K12, each pathway has different classes, hands-on activities, resources, and even career clubs and professional organizations to join. Industry certifications are credentials that demonstrate to employers your skills and knowledge in a specific area. What are industry credentials for students, and how does K12 help with those?

High School

eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2025

National Science Foundation, aimed to solve that problem with a drone-focused curriculum for rural middle schools. For decades, the federal government believed getting more students interested in science, math, and technology was a national security priority. Ted Cruz , the Republican chair of the Senate science committee.

STEM

k12

JULY 9, 2025

Right now, I have a fairly light high school course load, consisting of English, science, algebra, and some career-focused extracurriculars. I have several very knowledgeable teachers who know how to convey information extremely well. What activities or hobbies do you enjoy in your free time?

English