eSchool News

JULY 18, 2025

U-M researchers found that new educators are pioneering paths in science education by offering opportunities for scientific conversations, innovative learning strategies and encouraging children to become active participants in scientific exploration.

Science

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 That’s a game-changer for differentiation,” says Kim Zajac, a speech and language pathologist at Norton Public School in Massachusetts.

Teachers

Faculty Focus

JUNE 5, 2025

The initial enthusiasm for learning a foreign language may wane as other courses with demanding assignments compete for their attention. This is the moment when a language instructor must pivot, shifting the classroom dynamic to reignite curiosity and motivation. 2022; Nuessel and Marshall, 2008; Vidal and Nordgren, 2024).

Languages

eSchool News

JULY 23, 2025

Says Ryan Lufkin (RL): Instructure and OpenAI Announce Global Partnership The company also announced a global partnership that introduces a new integration that enables teachers to create Large Language Model (LLMs) workflows directly in the LMS.

Quizzes

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. They lack the foundational skills to decode the symbolic language of chemistry, such as chemical formulas, structural representations, and reaction mechanisms.

Education

eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

Personalized learning and student resources are the focus in the Ottawa Catholic School Board , where teachers use Gemini to give students differentiated experiences for needs such as special education, English as a second language (ESL) and advanced learners. What are you using AI for in your school/classroom?

Education

eSchool News

JULY 31, 2025

The study ignited a firestorm of posts and comments on social media, given its provocative finding that students who relied on ChatGPT for writing tasks showed lower brain engagement on EEG scans, hinting that offloading thinking to AI can literally dull our neural activity. But AI changes the equation.

Education

k12 Digest

MAY 15, 2025

Duolingos language lessons, which take just a few minutes per session, exemplify how microlearning can make consistent progress both accessible and effective. Students no longer passively consume information – they engage in active dialogue with responsive systems that continuously optimise the educational experience.

Education

eSchool News

MAY 8, 2025

Florida is actively looking at removing graduation requirements which include passing a 10th grade English Language Arts assessment and a statewide algebra test. Minnesota previously eliminated its graduation exam requirement for math, which resulted in a decade-long slide in student proficiency.

Education

Faculty Focus

JUNE 5, 2025

The initial enthusiasm for learning a foreign language may wane as other courses with demanding assignments compete for their attention. This is the moment when a language instructor must pivot, shifting the classroom dynamic to reignite curiosity and motivation. 2022; Nuessel and Marshall, 2008; Vidal and Nordgren, 2024).

Languages

eSchool News

MAY 19, 2025

teachers work with diverse groups, often with varying language backgrounds and ability levels, in both indoor and outdoor settings. Physical education develops students’ motor skills and shapes physical activity and fitness behaviors.

Physical Education

eSchool News

MAY 20, 2025

One student might master a new language with ease but struggle with scientific concepts. Ask any teacher, and they will tell you that the pace of learning is not universal. Some students grasp algebra in days, while others may need weeks. These differences are not deficits–they are human.

Learning

k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

For instance, at B.School, we designed a cross-subject project around the theme “Our Green Neighborhood,” where students from Grades 3 to 5 explored science (recycling, energy use), math (data collection), and language arts (report writing and public speaking) through hands-on fieldwork and community interviews.

Interdisciplinary

eSchool News

JULY 1, 2025

small-group activities, math routines, and table games), a Spanish-language version, and Transitional Kindergarten (TK) in California. “The students exploring to learn a new concept instead of teachers lecturing was super impactful on their learning.” InsightMath is available nationwide. Visit MIND Education at Booth #3448.

Math

Teachers Pay Teachers

AUGUST 4, 2025

Use these low-prep life skills activities for high school students who are just a few years (or even months!) Use these activities to foster social skills for high school students that they’ll use long after leaving your classroom. Introduce an active listening challenge. from becoming adults. Model wants vs. needs.

High School

eSchool News

JULY 28, 2025

Languages like Arabic and Vietnamese support learners with visual cues, called diacritics, that clarify pronunciation and reduce confusion. For students who may have missed foundational instruction or emergent bilinguals, glyphs offer a pathway to build decoding skills with clarity and confidence.

High School

eSchool News

AUGUST 6, 2025

A sudden screech of tires outside activates their sympathetic nervous system (the one associated with fight or flight), and the student shuts down, withdrawing into themselves. This way, all educators and staff alike develop a shared knowledge, understanding, language, and responses as they collaborate and connect with students.

Students

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

Faculty Focus

JULY 13, 2025

I, like many I assume, believed that artificial intelligence was a far-fetched concept that would only be real in the movies; however, AI is here and large-language models, such as Chat-GPT and Gemini, are only going to get more sophisticated with time. AI will generate a comprehensive activity with all the bells and whistles.

Critical Thinking

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 23, 2025

Team-building activities for kids help students build stronger connections with classmates and develop essential teamwork skills. No matter where you play, these activities teach cooperation and elevate the joy in your classroom. This activity helps with review and building a classroom community.

Activities

k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

As insights from neuroscience increasingly inform educational practices, we are seeing old theories and practices, such as whole language, challenged and new approaches more aligned to the science of learning emerge. Active and Experiential Learning The brain-based learning framework consistently emphasizes the importance of active learning.

Science

Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

Beginning Add literature/resources from neurodivergent, disabled, and diverse authors to assigned course readings and class activities. Create community guidelines for discussions that include intention and impact/anti-bias language. When they ask what this means, share these suggestions! Replace and/or supplement outdated readings.

Accessibility

Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2025

Making Computer Science Relevant and Relatable A key takeaway for these educators was the power of language. This activity introduced data analysis while building critical thinking and global awareness. — helping teachers see how CS concepts could be woven into daily instruction.

Science

k12 Digest

JULY 28, 2025

Faculty and staff come from diverse backgrounds and speak more than five languages; something that makes a big difference for students adjusting to life in a new country. “We Others join clubs, try new activities, or discover hidden talents. We know how hard it is to move across the world to study.

Schools

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 21, 2025

Use these easy and effective ELA activities for middle school to keep students engaged and teach them valuable skills. These short ELA activities for middle school get students thinking and writing quickly. 4 Refreshing ELA Activities for Middle School Reading How do you balance classroom fun with ELA CCSS ?

Middle School

eSchool News

JULY 28, 2025

small-group activities, math routines, and table games), a Spanish-language version, and Transitional Kindergarten (TK) in California. Future planned enhancements to InsightMath include additional differentiation supports (i.e., To learn more about InsightMath, visit: insightmath.com.

Math

Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2025

Language barriers can have a profound impact on these students academic performance, classroom engagement and social connection. Traditional supports for emergent bilingual students, such as peer translation, bilingual aides or simplified language, often fall short in busy classrooms where time and resources are stretched thin.

English

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 18, 2025

For parents and educators who follow or are interested in the Montessori approach, which emphasizes hands-on activity, self directed learning, and natural curiosity, this article will come in handy. Children can be made to think, develop language abilities, and be proud of what they accomplished through small things.

Technology

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 22, 2025

Design exploratory science activities 5. Preschool: Full Year Curriculum {Plans and Printables} BUNDLE By Mrs Plemons Kindergarten Grades: PreK-K This bundle focuses on exposure to core subjects with summary pages, printables, and activity overviews. Every activity can be used with one or more students. Table of Contents 1.

Curriculum

eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

If a learning activity helps you become someone of value in your social group—if it earns you the respect and belonging you crave—you’ll throw yourself into it. At Khan World School, a partnership between ASU Prep and Khan Academy, students have shown learning growth as high as 2 to 5 times national norms in math, reading, and language arts.

Motivation

Faculty Focus

JULY 13, 2025

I, like many I assume, believed that artificial intelligence was a far-fetched concept that would only be real in the movies; however, AI is here and large-language models, such as Chat-GPT and Gemini, are only going to get more sophisticated with time. AI will generate a comprehensive activity with all the bells and whistles.

Critical Thinking

k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

For instance, at B.School, we designed a cross-subject project around the theme “Our Green Neighborhood,” where students from Grades 3 to 5 explored science (recycling, energy use), math (data collection), and language arts (report writing and public speaking) through hands-on fieldwork and community interviews.

Interdisciplinary

Elevate k12

MAY 15, 2025

Thats especially true when youre supporting multilingual learners (MLs), who are navigating both academic content and a new language at the same time. Then follow with interactive tasks like a drag-and-drop activity where students can match new vocabulary words like evaporation, clouds, or rain to corresponding images.

Languages

Faculty Focus

JUNE 26, 2025

Designing AI-Driven Assignments for Active Learning Faculty can also integrate scaffolded AI-driven assignments into coursework to encourage critical thinking. On the Dangers of Stochastic Parrots: Can Language Models Be Too Big?” On Opportunities and Challenges of Large Language Models for Education.” Cotton, Debby R.,

Critical Thinking

eSchool News

JULY 2, 2025

This adaptivity ensures that students are met where they are with just-right instruction and fun activities. Built on the company’s patented Intelligent Adaptive Learning platform, DreamBox Reading captures data from student answers, strategies, and behaviors to personalize learning in real time.

Reading

Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Key learning outcomes from a Liberal Arts Curriculum include: A liberal arts curriculum fosters a comprehensive understanding of human cultures and the physical and natural world through diverse fields such as sciences, mathematics, social sciences, humanities, histories, languages, and the arts.

Art

Faculty Focus

JUNE 26, 2025

Designing AI-Driven Assignments for Active Learning Faculty can also integrate scaffolded AI-driven assignments into coursework to encourage critical thinking. On the Dangers of Stochastic Parrots: Can Language Models Be Too Big?” On Opportunities and Challenges of Large Language Models for Education.” Cotton, Debby R.,

Critical Thinking