k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

And when you combine strong values with smart tech and a global curriculum, you get more than a good education. What makes this continuum so effective is how it blends critical thinking with character education. Critical thinking isnt something we teach once, says Ms. At Elmwood, learning is never static.

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Edsurge

MAY 21, 2019

But at its core, computational thinking is simply a way to process information using higher-order or critical thinking, says Julie Oltman, who also teaches at Lehigh and is collaborating with Hammond on a related social studies curriculum. Naturally, it involves a lot of computational thinking.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

STEAM education is trending at an opportune time: The COVID-19 pandemic caused learning loss across the board, and a STEAM-centered curriculum that engages students while weaving important 21st-century education principles into real-world lessons is critical for success. You can’t have one without the other.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 21, 2021

In a recent edWebinar sponsored by Unruly Splats , Lauren Watkins, Marketing Director, and Christine Danhoff, Technology Integration Specialist at Genoa Area Local Schools in Ohio, advocate integrating coding and computer science into core subjects such as math, music, art, world language, English, and physical education.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

This “cookbook recipe” teaching style not only stifles creativity, but it can also hinder critical thinking skill development. And while the curriculum was structured in a logical manner, it also includes engaging design elements and leaves plenty of room for students to ask questions, solve problems, and troubleshoot.

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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.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2016

Is it time to rethink your curriculum? Educators are grappling — either by choice or decree — with how to incorporate digital devices, new learning standards, and more collaboration and critical thinking into the already-packed school day. What is a 21st century curriculum? What needs to change?

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

With the national emphasis on STEM, cross-curricular learning teaches students about history, science, technology, engineering, and math (as well as art and literature), all while inspiring students to explore these subjects and make connections on their own. Next page: Gen Z curriculum in action).

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eSchool News

APRIL 17, 2017

With the national emphasis on STEM, cross-curricular learning teaches students about history, science, technology, engineering, and math (as well as art and literature), all while inspiring students to explore these subjects and make connections on their own. Next page: Gen Z curriculum in action).

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Students need engagement in hands-on activities such as robotics, electronics, animation, 3D printing, and physical computing, as well as art and music, to reach their full potential. Children need to build robots, make art, and compose music to understand the world and boost their creativity in profound ways.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 28, 2025

Showcasing art and STEM with DIY projects not only enhances learning and creativity but makes these subjects more accessible to a broader audience. These activities encourage hands-on learning and spark curiosity, making art a natural gateway into the exciting world of STEM. What is STEAM and Why Does Art Matter in STEM?

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eSchool News

MAY 7, 2019

To the contrary, this innovative learning style helps students hone critical-thinking skills across every discipline. In my classroom, I teach students computational thinking through free materials from Ignite My Future in School , a partnership between Tata Consultancy Services and Discovery Education. Collecting data.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

a Young Innovators curriculum writer, explained the process for creating lesson plans that include projects introducing science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM), noting that “STEAM happens naturally in young children as they explore and investigate the world around them.”.

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eSchool News

JULY 30, 2024

Putting the ‘E’ in integrative STEM instruction For more news on STEAM, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub According to the National Math and Science Initiative , STEM education helps students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, fosters communication, and bolsters teamwork.

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eSchool News

JULY 11, 2018

More than half of today’s students will hold jobs that don’t yet exist today, which is why it is critically important for students to develop 21st-century skills such as creativity and problem solving. Roughly 32 percent of maker activities are tied directly to the curriculum. What do maker spaces look like?

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eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2015

For the month of April, digital curriculum resource ABC-CLIO is providing complimentary access to its 15 online databases to celebrate School Library Month. By offering open access to all of our digital resources, we’re carrying on a proud tradition that continues to transform education through strong library programs in our schools.”.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

As educators struggle with the best way to teach critical thinking and problem solving, coding has proven to be an effective and flexible tool. Here’s a thoughtful addition to that conversation: Should Coding be a Part of the Modern School’s Curriculum? 2 Synergizes with Other Subjects.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 26, 2023

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

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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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

As more students head back to school, we will continue to hear about how educators can successfully incorporate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education into curriculums from as early as Kindergarten. Let’s examine why the arts are such an important component to STEM curriculum: Because It Allows for Learning by Design.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 12, 2018

These statistics show a disconcerting lapse among curriculum, students, and the reasoning behind why we teach what we teach. For my K-8 media arts and technology students, I focus on skills such as computational thinking to display how what they are learning now can help them in a future career.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 22, 2022

million in technology and technology professional development with federal funds under Title I and Title IV to implement the technology within the existing curriculum. Behind Kim’s leadership, Calcasieu Parish conducted a thorough needs assessment before purchasing more than $4.1

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eSchool News

JANUARY 23, 2025

Alabama Miller & Levine Biology The best-selling science curriculum immerses students in inquiry-based learning through interaction with real-world biology phenomena, giving purpose to what students learn and keeping them interested to explore further. ” ABOUT SAVVAS LEARNING COMPANY At Savvas, we believe learning should inspire.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

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.

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eSchool News

MAY 25, 2017

I love the way the CERCA Framework (which stands for Claim, Evidence, Reasoning, Counterargument, Audience) builds students’ critical thinking and argumentative writing skills. Another inquiry-based initiative we are always working on is our Next Generation Curriculum model. It gives you goosebumps, doesn’t it?

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

However, here’s a thought: What if these AI systems could handle some of the more mundane tasks, leaving you to explore the art of teaching, to inspire curiosity, and ignite passion? You could probably write a whole curriculum around the worries of AI in education, and perhaps that is something to consider. There will be some.

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eSchool News

MAY 31, 2016

classrooms will now have access to CodeMonkey’s coding curriculum, including software programming and critical thinking. Software programming and critical thinking are the new building blocks for our children to compete within a 21st century global workplace. classrooms.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Through the launch, DreamBox is bringing its patented, state-of-the-art adaptive platform for the first time to PreK-2 readers, offering personalized learning paths that adapt in real-time to every interaction, both within and between lessons, in a playful, engaging learning environment. Reading scores have been flat in the U.S.

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eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2022

Many of the investigations promote collaboration, problem-solving, and the development of critical-thinking skills—all of which are crucial for success in college and the future workforce. To learn more about Vernier Connections and to sign up for updates on this state-of-the-art platform, visit [link].

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Over the years, CILC has developed hundreds of partnerships with organizations including museums, zoos, and science and performing art centers and delivered 113,000 global programs to 3.5 For more information about CILC’s programming or to incorporate programs into a school’s curriculum, please visit Discover.CILC.org.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

In this new paradigm, collaboration and critical thinking are essential. The use of digital tools fosters collaboration and interaction, which can enhance critical thinking skills. You might find that engaging with peers not only reinforces your knowledge but also develops critical thinking skills.

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eSchool News

JULY 30, 2024

Key points: A love of learning can lead to a lifetime of learning How to use PBL with makerspaces across your curriculum Here’s how schools can better support neurodiverse students For more news on instruction, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Curiosity is a fountain of opportunity for all educators.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Even if a student doesn’t select a career in STEM, the soft skills they will learn at a STEM-focused school (critical thinking, teamwork, problem-solving and more) will serve them well in whatever they choose to do in life. We utilize hands-on, innovative STEM curriculum to bring learning to life. This in turn sparks passion.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. Here’s the list of Kindergarten websites I use most often during the school year. link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2023

Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education —the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports instruction wherever it takes place—has announced a host of exciting updates to the company’s award-winning services. Together, these new enhancements drive deeper student engagement and offer even greater support to educators.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 12, 2016

MCSD narrowed the gap between its test scores and the state averages on 12 tests this year: third-grade English language arts, science, and social studies. fifth-grade English language arts, math, science, and social studies. fourth-grade science and social studies. seventh-grade science. eighth-grade social studies.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Through exploring transportation challenges in their communities and creating potential solutions, students apply critical thinking skills to improve access to opportunities, connect people in new ways, and build a more inclusive society.”. manufacturing facilities.

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