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. “We are seeking additional funds for this work.

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eSchool News

JULY 2, 2025

Magic Studio lets students move from passive recipients of information to active creators–designing their own materials, organizing information in a visually compelling way, and adding context to their knowledge. It lets them visualize their knowledge and express their understanding in a creative format.

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Edsurge

MAY 21, 2025

Researchers are looking at whether teachers have what they need to thrive in Teaching for Tomorrow: Educators on the Future of Their Profession, part of a multiyear study undertaken by Gallup and the Walton Family Foundation. times more likely than their peers to be actively seeking a new job, the report posits.

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eSchool News

JUNE 10, 2025

Studies show that teachers spend 7-12 hours per week searching for or creating instructional materials, pulling from state websites, teacher-created worksheets, and free or purchased digital content. AI-generated lesson plans, practice activities, and instructional recommendations must reinforce the effective implementation of HQIM.

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Edsurge

JULY 14, 2017

A recent study backs their experiences up, and found that students who enroll in a mix of face-to-face and online classes are more likely to progress than students enrolled in either all in-person or all online classes.

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eSchool News

JULY 14, 2025

Studies and anecdotal reports suggest that students in tech-enhanced CTE classes show increased engagement and motivation. These platforms often come with features like automatic grading and analytics, which free up teachers’ time to focus more on hands-on instruction and one-on-one mentoring.

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Teach Hub

APRIL 30, 2025

Studies have shown that students learning outdoors return to the classroom more focused and ready to learn. Start with Short and Purposeful Activities Short and intentional activities are your best friend when you’re just starting with outdoor teaching.

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eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2025

Mindful Lunch Challenge” — Designate two phone-free lunch periods per week where students engage in structured social activities (discussion prompts, group games) or quiet reflection time. These TAs receive leadership training and help younger students develop alternative study strategies. Track sleep quality and morning alertness.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 22, 2025

Design exploratory science activities 5. Introduce social studies experiences 6. Introduce core subjects, like math, English, science, and social studies, through play, creativity, and real-world experiences. Every activity can be used with one or more students. Table of Contents 1. Start with core concepts 2.

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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.

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

The impact of technology on the human brain is still being studied, but there is a body of research which is decades old and has increased its capacity to inform education with advances in medical imaging technology. Active and Experiential Learning The brain-based learning framework consistently emphasizes the importance of active learning.

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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.

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k12 Digest

MAY 15, 2025

Empirical studies show that microlearning modules improve knowledge retention, engagement, and learning outcomes, with participants reporting high effectiveness scores in these areas [3]. They recognise when a student needs additional examples, simplified explanations, or more challenging material, tailoring support to individual needs.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

This helped them apply knowledge, develop communication skills, and see themselves as active citizens. How do you ensure your students remain active participants in their learning process, especially in digital or hybrid learning environments? The boundaries between subjects are becoming less relevant to students’ lives.

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

Educators in Miami-Dade County Public Schools use Gemini to generate quizzes and answer keys, and students are creating study materials aligned to concepts they’re struggling with for personalized tutoring and support. What are you using AI for in your school/classroom?

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eSchool News

APRIL 24, 2025

Almost a quarter (24 percent) of teachers recommended that students create AI-powered flashcards and personalized study plans to help them understand class materials and prepare for tests in the way they learn best. What are you using AI for in your school/classroom?

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 4, 2025

Check out STEM activities for middle school that are sure to catch teenagers attention and inspire them to learn more. Construct a thermal insulator device Concepts to Cover in Middle School STEM Prepare for the future with STEM activities for middle school 1. Build historical machines in interdisciplinary projects 7.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Available within Discovery Education Experience, the essential companion for engaged K-12 classrooms, this new content supports instruction in a variety of disciplines including ELA, Math, Social Studies, and Careers Exploration. activities that encourage students to step into a role of interest.

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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. In liberal arts, this helps students delineate the scope of their studies and understand the limits of their knowledge.

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Teach Hub

MAY 16, 2025

Use it in math to talk through different ways to solve a problem, in science to make predictions, in reading to dive into character choices, or in social studies to unpack big ideas like fairness or impact. That little difference shows what active participation actually sounds like.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 16, 2025

Others may need to actively seek out social opportunities through sports, volunteer work, or community programs. Teens need access to a reliable internet connection, a quiet and comfortable space to study, and a computer or device that can handle educational platforms. For some students, that’s perfectly fine.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 25, 2025

From clapping catchy beats with hands and feet to singing for all the class to hear, amp up your lesson plan with music activities for elementary students that hit all the right notes. Perfect for brain breaks, indoor recess games , or circle time warm-ups, each activity can be remixed to set the right tone for your class.

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eSchool News

MAY 16, 2025

In addition to feeling they are shortcutting learning, 50 percent of students report not knowing how to get the most benefit from AI in their studies. What are you using AI for in your school/classroom?

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Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

To address this dismal response to education, we must promote inclusive and respectful learning environments that foster engagement, motivation, and active discourse. Motivated by intentional opportunities for collaboration, students actively process information in favorable conditions that are both supportive and stimulating.

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Edsurge

JULY 9, 2025

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. We had taken their interests seriously and made room in the school experience to study a topic of their choice. The results were joyful, a little messy, but entirely theirs.

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eSchool News

JULY 15, 2025

They’ve innovated by transforming what were once bespoke district studies into the “ExactPath Impact Report”—an analytics tool built directly into their platform that helps all districts understand the relationship between student activities and outcomes. Have a listen:

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Faculty Focus

MAY 20, 2025

Course Context I teach a required, writing-intensive course for students in their junior year of their undergraduate studies. The activities provide multiple entry points that allow students to utilize the tool right away. In addition to a heavy writing component, there is also a heavy reading component.

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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. They are wired to care about how they’re seen. They want to matter to people whose opinions they value. In that light, motivation isn’t just about drive—it’s about social reward.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 29, 2025

After 13 years of testing higher-order active learning modalities in the classroom, collecting data, building a database, and analyzing student learning results in bi-annual principles of marketing classes, my colleague and I saw two important results emerge.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

This helped them apply knowledge, develop communication skills, and see themselves as active citizens. How do you ensure your students remain active participants in their learning process, especially in digital or hybrid learning environments? The boundaries between subjects are becoming less relevant to students’ lives.

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Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 144

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. In liberal arts, this helps students delineate the scope of their studies and understand the limits of their knowledge.

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Cult of Pedagogy

APRIL 27, 2025

In the 10 years since I chose a book called Make it Stick for a book study in the summer of 2015, I’ve been encouraging teachers to add more retrieval practice to their teaching. A big and growing body of research tells us that when we study with retrieval, we learn and remember things much better than we do by other review methods.

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eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2025

Group activities, games, and unstructured time like lunch or recess can become sources of anxiety if students feel excluded or unsafe. The student can magnify the image, scan and study it, and take what they need from it. As a result, they may be perceived as aloof or unfriendly, leading to social isolation or misunderstanding.

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Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2025

A 2021 OECD study found that 15-year-olds consistently show lower levels of creativity and curiosity than 10-year-olds globally. A follow-up study in 2025 confirmed this trend, highlighting even steeper declines where secondary students have fewer opportunities to build new skills. It’s about being active and engaged.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

Through best practices, case studies, and expert insights, we outline a step-by-step guide for institutions to craft their AI policies. Active Stakeholder Engagement : Regularly involve faculty, students, and staff to create a sense of shared ownership. Chris holds a B.A. in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

The Rise of Online Learning Online learning has increasingly become a staple in education, with studies showing that over 30% of students now prefer it over traditional classroom settings. A study from the U.S. Department of Education found that 77% of online students reported a better balance between their studies and personal life.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2025

Through hands-on activities at DelSesto Middle School and a field trip to URI’s Narragansett Bay Campus, the URI students helped the sixth graders understand how lessons in their science classes had real-world applications. “I

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