k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

broadened my worldview and helped me internalize the importance of cultural relevance and adaptability in educational reform—what works in one context must be thoughtfully localized in another. At the same time, I’ve prioritized integrating SEL as a core part of classroom culture—beyond isolated lessons.

Interdisciplinary 247

Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 247

Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2025

By positioning code as a creative tool, educators can tap into students' intrinsic motivation while simultaneously building computational thinking skills. According to Amy Patterson, Chief Program Officer at Urban Arts, “We’re not just teaching video games. This inclusivity is intentional. It’s about being active and engaged.

Ethics 150

Ethics Science Motivation Game-Based Learning 150

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

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.

Laboratory 187

Laboratory Social Studies Education Middle School 187

k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

broadened my worldview and helped me internalize the importance of cultural relevance and adaptability in educational reform—what works in one context must be thoughtfully localized in another. At the same time, I’ve prioritized integrating SEL as a core part of classroom culture—beyond isolated lessons.

Interdisciplinary 145

Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 145

Faculty Focus

JULY 10, 2025

That means wealthier neighborhoods get better schools—often with state-of-the-art facilities, robust extracurriculars, and college prep courses—while nearby communities may struggle with crumbling infrastructure and underpaid staff (Owens-Young 2023). Here’s the thing: public school funding in the U.S. depends heavily on local property taxes.

Teaching 53

Teaching Elementary School Elementary School Failure 53

Faculty Focus

JULY 10, 2025

That means wealthier neighborhoods get better schools—often with state-of-the-art facilities, robust extracurriculars, and college prep courses—while nearby communities may struggle with crumbling infrastructure and underpaid staff (Owens-Young 2023). Here’s the thing: public school funding in the U.S. depends heavily on local property taxes.

Teaching 53

Teaching Elementary School Elementary School Failure 53

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 13, 2025

Whether students step into the classroom or hang out in the counseling office, it’s the perfect time to spark motivation and help them set meaningful goals. We’re a Work of Art : Give students printouts of easels to create drawings of themselves. Add each student’s name to a flower stem to create a garden of positivity.

Schools 98

Schools Counselling Math Motivation 98

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Studies show that students in remote settings often feel isolated, which can lead to decreased motivation and engagement. Emotional Support : Social connections in the classroom provide a safety net, reducing anxiety and increasing motivation, which are essential for effective learning.

Hybrid Learning 128

Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 128

Faculty Focus

JUNE 1, 2025

In my more recent students evaluations, students say they are less stressed, they are more motivated, and they understand assignment expectations at the beginning of the semester. In evaluations, students say they are less stressed, they are more motivated, and they understand assignment expectations better. Gannon, Kevin. Inoue, Asoa.

Grades 67

Grades Evaluation Assignments Instructors 67

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 25, 2025

College & Career Awareness Bulletin Board By College Counselor Studio Grades: 6th-12th These college and career-focused motivational posters are easy to set up, ink-friendly, and impactful for students. Let art inspire your class Curate a culture of creativity when you highlight many aspects of the art world in your classroom decor.

Counselling 87

Counselling Math Assignments Art 87

Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 12, 2025

Learning about other communities through the eyes of their peers can build cultural awareness, foster empathy, and show students just how diverse our world really is! Hearing directly from experts can motivate students to dream big, explore new fields they haven’t considered, or find a new hobby. are all ways to contribute.

Writing 52

Writing Questions Discussions Activities 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 7, 2025

Maintain a steady stash of supplies Anyone who’s taught language arts (or any class, really) has heard “I forgot my pencil” more times than they can count. For students who are testing below grade level, incorporate the CCSS for language arts that are closer to their actual abilities.

Grades 52

Grades Teaching Teachers Teaching Philosophy 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 25, 2025

It even helps students connect to their cultural roots in meaningful ways. Journey to “The Planets” by Gustav Holst – Music Virtual Field Trip By Music and Motivate Grades: 2nd-4th Blast off into learning with this space-themed lesson that uses Gustav Holst’s orchestral suite to explore our solar system.

Activities 52

Activities Elementary School Elementary School Students 52

Cal Matters

JUNE 25, 2025

Bringing back campus life Reestablishing campus culture and student life might seem like a lower priority than boosting academic performance in the wake of the pandemic, but university leaders say they’re intertwined. Students welcomed low-key gatherings such as video nights or arts-and-crafts sessions.

Math 86

Math English Lecturing High School 86

Cal Matters

JULY 7, 2025

The task force will use data from a Jewish climate survey to draft a plan supporting Jewish life, antisemitism education and cultural awareness, according to the email. However, he thinks that “the overarching motivation for many of these people is to use this as a way of attacking higher education.

Questions 96

Questions Study Beliefs History 96

Edsurge

MARCH 31, 2023

Arts education belongs in every student’s curriculum — and not just because the arts can improve skills in other content areas. As an instrumental music teacher, I am used to advocating that the arts are essential to all students even though they may not be classified as a core subject. Kennedy’s support for the arts in America.

Art 218

Art Education Multidisciplinary Students 218

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

Art Projects: In the visual arts, students often work on projects that require creativity, experimentation, and refinement. Learning a Language: Acquiring a new language involves mastering vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and cultural nuances.

Teachers 481

Teachers Art Feedback Writing 481

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Clear expectations positively impact the students’ feelings of competence or confidence in their ability to complete a task, which can motivate them to put in their best effort. Rubrics also provide students with feedback, helping them understand their strengths and areas where they need to improve.

Fairness 546

Fairness Assignments Feedback Languages 546

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

Activity, context, and culture are central to this learning theory, which emphasizes the practical over the abstract. YummyMath asks students to apply math to real-world situations involving food, sports, weather, movies and entertainment, and art. ” When learning happens in context, it reflects a time, place, and culture.

Online Learning 420

Online Learning Learning Participation Knowledge 420

eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Plus, when they make mistakes, they’re motivated to try new approaches to test theories. For example, while studying engineering principles, teachers can incorporate art by challenging students to design aesthetically-pleasing yet functional structures, blending engineering and design thinking.

Middle School 329

Middle School Middle School STEM Interdisciplinary 329

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 21, 2017

As I consider what is causing teachers to be disengaged, I’m reminded of Daniel Pink’s Drive in which he explores human motivation. It challenged me to really think about what motivates my students and how to keep them interested and engaged in their learning. This book was a game changer for me as an educator.

Teachers 420

Teachers Motivation Coaching Curriculum 420

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2019

Biggest challenge: We wanted to refine our data culture and dig deeper into our data to determine external factors that could be impacting student achievement and growth. To address these challenges, Bramlett provided ongoing support and professional development focused on English language arts.

Culture 190

Culture Students Learning Elementary School 190

eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2024

Celebrate achievements: Reflecting on the successes of the school year is crucial for boosting morale and motivation among students and staff. Awards can range from academic excellence and perfect attendance to contributions in sports, arts, and community service.

Achievement 296

Achievement Schools Counselling Feedback 296

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

For instruction that yields cultural literacy, we most often look to language arts and social sciences. With Google's Applied Digital Skills as his foundation, Hicks prioritizes culturally relevant teaching through the vehicle of computer science. We really need to make everyone’s culture part of the conversation.

Culture 171

Culture Skills History Science 171

Edsurge

JANUARY 9, 2019

When I left the classroom in 2017 for a job as an events curator for a community arts organization, it was the middle of spring semester during my seventh year as a teacher. When I launched the project in 2016, I was baffled that the culture gaps in our schools weren’t inspiring protests in the streets.

Culture 166

Culture Teachers Schools Syllabus 166

eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Bringing parts of their personal lives into the learning process is not only motivating, but also improves knowledge retention over time. Incorporate pop culture, social media, sports and extracurriculars into lessons. Knowing students’ backgrounds and interests is an essential piece of this. 3: Clear expectations.

Student Engagement 294

Student Engagement Hybrid Learning Students Participation 294

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Here’s a sample of some of the newest products and announcements from the conference: Beanstack unveiled a brand-new admin experience to make it easier than ever for you to grow your school’s culture of reading. Jabra demonstrated the PanaCast 50 , offering state-of-the-art Panoramic-4K video technology.

Attention 300

Attention STEM Motivation Communication 300

eSchool News

AUGUST 20, 2024

If you then encourage students to research topics that interest them, they’ll be even more motivated to read and write–and they may even have some fun. It covered a range of insights about body piercings, including how different religious cultures apply them and how they may benefit migraine sufferers.

Reading 319

Reading Assignments Math English 319

k12 Digest

APRIL 26, 2025

The schools campus near Pittsburgh is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities that enhance both academic and extracurricular pursuits. Students explore science in modern labs, develop potent creative tools in the schools inspiring arts students, and build real skills in Kiskis workshops. Weekends are a thrill.

Schools 241

Schools History Art Culture 241

Edsurge

AUGUST 4, 2021

One is cultural, says Yong Zhao, author of the book “Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Dragon?: Other observers read between the lines and discern another motivation. In Chinese culture, parents provide as best they can for their children,” says Nicolas Huang, co-founder of Lonely Reader, a digital platform that teaches liberal arts.

Culture 161

Culture English Exams Cognitive Development 161

eSchool News

JULY 19, 2024

By thinking outside the box and implementing innovative strategies, school districts can create an appealing and sustainable career path for educators, ensuring that every classroom is led by a qualified and motivated teacher.

Teachers 287

Teachers Culture Special Education Interactive Teaching 287

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Keys to Connect features: A youth engagement challenge designed to motivate and inspire original approaches to societal issues such as transportation. About Discovery Education Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place.

STEM 281

STEM Education Students Critical Thinking 281

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

At South Park Middle School, our PBIS experience has transformed not only our school culture but also student and staff morale. Our Eagle Feathers reward system motivates students by providing tangible recognition for exhibiting Eagle PRIDE. Acknowledging student achievements is at the heart of our program.

Culture 165

Culture Middle School Middle School Learning 165

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

In 2020, Reading Plus doubled its content library to over 2,500 engaging and diverse selections to provide students with meaningful representation and culturally responsive texts as they grow into global, lifelong learners. The program develops fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary, while also measuring student motivation.

Reading 245

Reading Schools Math Special Education 245

Edsurge

APRIL 18, 2017

During an open mic night hosted by the San Jose Digital Arts department, the girls took home top prizes for their performances. Our hope is to motivate our girls to replace the desire to fit into society’s mold of beauty and success for women with a desire to redefine those terms.

Art 124

Art Activities Schools Participation 124

Edsurge

AUGUST 21, 2017

He was motivated, in part, by the September opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture on the Washington Mall, just 30 minutes away from Dominion High. But if you search for designs related to identity, history, or culture,” he says, you find nothing. Student created sticker and pendant.

Culture 126

Culture Beliefs History Students 126

k12 Digest

APRIL 26, 2025

We are always looking for ways to strengthen the exceptional education at Gulliver and the role we play as a core institution supporting Miamis remarkable ascent as a cosmopolitan center of innovation in business, technology, the arts, and entertainment, Hess adds. Exposure to the arts is a cornerstone of the Gulliver experience.

Art 188

Art Education Schools Textbooks 188