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Elmwood School: Where Girls Rise with Confidence, Curiosity and Global Vision

k12 Digest

What makes this continuum so effective is how it blends critical thinking with character education. Critical thinking isnt something we teach once, says Ms. Alongside the Prefect system, Elmwoods student-led councils offer focused leadership experiences in areas like academics, arts, athletics, and service.

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Virtual art meets language learning: A tech-enhanced ESL experience

eSchool News

Virtual museum visits extend this magic even further, granting students access to the worlds cultural treasures. From their desks, they can encounter masterpieces from diverse time periods and traditions, helping them appreciate art as a universal language and a reflection of the human experience.

Languages 181
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New Slate of Inspiring and Engaging Standards-Aligned Content Added to Discovery Education Experience for Back-to-School 2025

eSchool News

Need to Know Series Exploring Ancient Wonders and Key Topics in Civics The popular social studies series, Need to Know, features dynamic explorations of ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt for middle school students, highlighting geography, culture, and the lasting relevance of ancient civilizations in shaping the modern world.

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The Power of I Used to Think…Now I Think

Catlin Tucker

This promotes critical thinking and historical empathy. Exploring Different Cultures: When discussing cultural differences and traditions, the teacher could prompt students to share their initial assumptions and how their views changed as they learned about diverse cultures.

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5 approaches that engage middle school students in STEM learning

eSchool News

This process reinforces scientific inquiry and builds critical thinking skills as students see, touch, and analyze real results from their experiments. STEM storytelling combines language arts with STEM, enhancing students’ understanding of scientific impact through a historical or personal lens.

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Would You Rather: Transfer and Apply

Catlin Tucker

What activities can I use to help my grade students understand the cultural/historical context of ? Providing students with choices to transfer and apply their learning encourages deeper thinking and enhances their ability to communicate their understanding effectively.

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The Power of See, Think, Me, We

Catlin Tucker

This routine aims to scaffold the thinking process by breaking it down into manageable chunks, thereby facilitating rich classroom conversations or introspective thinking. The routine can be applied to various situations, from analyzing a piece of art to discussing a historical event.