Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

Reading Comprehension: Reading assignments, especially those involving complex texts, can take students varying amounts of time to understand and analyze. Students benefit from the freedom to read at their own pace, ensuring they fully comprehend the material before moving on.

Teachers 481

Teachers Art Feedback Writing 481

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

September 29, 2021) – Reading Plus, an evidence-based online program that uses personalized instruction to improve students’ reading proficiency, today announced the expanded use of its platform within the Beaufort County School District in South Carolina. To learn more about the benefits of Reading Plus, visit www.readingplus.com.

Reading 245

Reading Schools Math Special Education 245

eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

I recently read 10 to 25 , a new book by David Yeager, one of the leading research psychologists in adolescent development and motivation. 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 292

Motivation Learning Students Achievement 292

eSchool News

JUNE 29, 2022

MADISON, WI – Today, Open Up Resources and Kiddom announced Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD ) has selected its top-rated EL Education K-5 Education Language Arts (ELA) curriculum for its 31 elementary schools in support of the district’s efforts to prioritize early literacy and beyond. Share assignments digitally; ? ABOUT KIDDOM.

Art 246

Art Languages Language Blended Learning 246

eSchool News

AUGUST 7, 2024

Rita Mortenson, the educational technology coach for Verona Area High School in Wisconsin, uses Google Arts and Culture. Google Arts and Culture offers over 1,600 experiments and counting. In addition to the extensive collection of artworks and cultural artifacts, it offers some pretty cool immersive experiences.

Education 313

Education STEM Art Culture 313

Edsurge

APRIL 1, 2019

Lian had learned to read and write in English while living in Malaysia, where her family waited for two years to immigrate to the U.S., As focused as both young women are on integrating into their new home, they are both fiercely protective of maintaining their first languages, their cultures and their identities. Walter Ufer.

Art 167

Art High School High School English 167

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

Activity, context, and culture are central to this learning theory, which emphasizes the practical over the abstract. Too often the information students are asked to read and engage with online is abstract and unrelated to their lives. ” When learning happens in context, it reflects a time, place, and culture.

Online Learning 420

Online Learning Learning Participation Knowledge 420

Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2025

This student, a recent immigrant from El Salvador, often struggles because of his limited English ability in core subjects like math, reading and science. Yet, in the art room, where images are the universal language, his talent shines, allowing his classmates to see his strengths, not just his struggles.

Art 173

Art English Languages Language 173

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 5, 2017

Read more about the column and browse future content here.]. I recognized I was credentialed in teaching students English language arts, but didn’t have a credential in communicating effectively with adults. Read more here ) The bottom line: this is essential. How do we create this climate of trust?

Culture 189

Culture Teachers Coaching Communication 189

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2023

Reading a Story: After reading a story with a surprise ending, the teacher could guide students to discuss how their predictions evolved as they read. This encourages cultural sensitivity and open-mindedness. This helps students understand the scientific process and how their understanding changed based on evidence.

Ethics 331

Ethics Metacognitive Skills Culture Critical Thinking 331

eSchool News

AUGUST 20, 2024

While novels are engrossing for some students, teachers who use a variety of texts and media sources engage more students and address a broader range of topics and reading standards. These connections make students more interested in the stories they read, enhancing their overall classroom engagement. The day went quickly.

Reading 329

Reading Assignments English Math 329

eSchool News

MAY 8, 2023

Featuring a dynamic and diverse group of educators, episodes offer age-appropriate content focusing on foundational reading, writing and literacy skills, with literacy coaches modeling best practices for using science of reading-based pedagogy.

Learning 300

Learning Art Social Studies Culture 300

eSchool News

JANUARY 14, 2018

Click here to read the full app review. Google Arts & Culture. Google Arts & Culture is both a website and an iOS or Android app that provides free access to art collections from around the world. Pros : Easy to search for and find art related to historical events, sites, movements, and media.

Art 144

Art Culture Assignments Science 144

Edsurge

AUGUST 21, 2024

Like, if someone's talking to me and I'm reading a book, I wouldn't hear them,” says Aylynn, an eighth grader in Pendergast Elementary District in Phoenix, Arizona. You can understand someone else's culture, what they celebrate, what they honor and what they believe in, without personally asking.

Science 174

Science Reading Interdisciplinary English 174

Edsurge

DECEMBER 13, 2018

I teach middle school English Language Arts at St. One student, Colleen, became agitated each time I mentioned that we would be reading each other’s writing. I also grapple with the cultural obsession with technology. It was validating to see students working so hard, and reading so carefully. The whole class did.

Culture 167

Culture Feedback Writing Assignments 167

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 313

Attention STEM Motivation Communication 313

Edsurge

MAY 27, 2025

Edgar Miguel Grajeda, an elementary art teacher in Washington, D.C., Reimagining Curriculum to Foster Engagement and Identity Over the years, fellows have noted how hard it has become to not only create engaging curriculum for students but also find ways to foster community and identity development in the classroom.

Education 118

Education Essay Culture Math 118

Edsurge

MAY 10, 2019

Sometimes it’s about empathy —or in the case of some of the latest research coming out of Johns Hopkins, it’s about understanding how art plays a role in learning. EdSurge sat down with Hardiman recently to learn about the Initiative’ recent findings around how injecting art into lessons across disciplines can boost memory and retention.

Art 167

Art Learning Beliefs Achievement 167

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Building on the national movement for social justice, the Savvas CRL Initiative seeks to cultivate a more inclusive culture at Savvas that elevates different perspectives and increases diversity within its workforce, vendors, and editorial content. The board members include: Cati V. de los Ríos, Ph.D.,

Culture 133

Culture Learning Curriculum Achievement 133

eSchool News

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Part of a partnership with Sewickley Academy , near Pittsburgh, PA, this donation will foster cross-cultural collaboration between the schools. We look forward to giving our elementary school students the opportunity to engage with another culture,” said Beau Blaser, director of technology at Sewickley Academy.

Culture 254

Culture Schools Art Elementary School 254

eSchool News

JUNE 10, 2021

This initiative includes curriculum and two STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) educational technology platforms, KIBO and ScratchJr. Students use these tools as they explore themes in the Jewish holiday cycle while expressing their ideas and understanding through building, coding, and art activities.

Education 274

Education Art Learning Schools 274

Edsurge

MARCH 20, 2023

Reading skills are the gateway to success in every classroom subject. The need to read is not limited to English Language Arts classes; literacy skills are essential in math, history and all other content areas. Not being able to read has a profound effect on our self-esteem, social-emotional skills and imagination.

Reading 165

Reading Failure Motivation Study 165

eSchool News

JANUARY 27, 2023

With neurodiverse and SEL practices at the forefront, advanced use of adaptive technology, and nature-based programming, we develop the love of the arts, literacy, numeracy, and inquiry skills in authentic ways to prepare our learners for lifelong success. For example, we have zen dens where students can relax, take a break, or do some art.

Special Education 329

Special Education Education Assistive Technology History 329

eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Each year, we share our 10 most-read stories. This year’s 9th most-read story focuses on instructional strategies for better student engagement. Incorporate pop culture, social media, sports and extracurriculars into lessons. 3: Clear expectations.

Student Engagement 307

Student Engagement Hybrid Learning Students Participation 307

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. “In

Culture 160

Culture English Exams Cognitive Development 160

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 15, 2023

Using Connect, Extend, Challenge at the Elementary Level Story Time Reflection Connect: After reading a story, ask students to relate a character or situation to something from their own lives. Extend: Encourage discussion on how this theme might be relevant in different cultural or historical contexts.

Metacognitive Skills 334

Metacognitive Skills Discussions Art Math 334

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Understanding the linguistic and cultural profile of your students will enable you to select the most appropriate evidence-based strategies and customize them to meet individual needs. Language acquisition isn’t something that is limited to a 45 or 90 minute block of language arts. For example, the word “plot.”

English 322

English Languages Language Testing 322

Edsurge

OCTOBER 19, 2017

The work we are doing with Google is about trying to help people find a culture of innovation. The visit to Google, then, was one of her strategies for cultivating an innovative culture in the state. The work we are doing with Google is about trying to help people find a culture of innovation.”. Erin O'Briant.

Culture 150

Culture Education Testing Physical Education 150

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Read about 10 more finalists here !) Read about the three 2023 winners here. She harnesses the power of many platforms, devices, and peripherals to offer her students personalized instruction, inclusivity, data-driven feedback, cross-cultural exchanges, and the support of other educators at their school.

Education 329

Education Elementary School Elementary School Math 329

Faculty Focus

MARCH 5, 2024

Culturally responsive teaching is a crucial student-centered approach that is critical in today’s multicultural and diverse educational environment. These differences in learning are related to a student’s cultural background, family structure, social and economic status, communication and language, and social identity (Gay, 2002).

Culture 115

Culture Teaching Learning Discussions 115

Edsurge

MARCH 6, 2019

The course, titled “The Reading Experiment: The Power of the Book,” takes place every other Friday beginning at 9:30 a.m. Students put away their technology and read for four hours. It’s a rediscovery of uninterrupted reading,” Peña-Guzman said last Friday while pulling up slides about the assigned readings.

Reading 162

Reading Teaching Lecturing Syllabus 162

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

We knew this instructional shift would be challenging for teachers, administrators, students, and parents, and we’ve read plenty of horror stories about new instructional initiatives not working as intended. Our first step in addressing this issue was to support our principals in creating a culture of innovation among their teachers.

Blended Learning 279

Blended Learning Learning English Evaluation 279

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place, the 2022 Possibility Grant Sweepstakes empowers educators to support high-quality STEM instruction to foster equity and access to quality education. Learn more about the 2022 Possibility Grant Sweepstakes and read the full rules here. . “In

STEM 261

STEM Education Distance Learning Art 261

Faculty Focus

MARCH 5, 2024

Culturally responsive teaching is a crucial student-centered approach that is critical in today’s multicultural and diverse educational environment. These differences in learning are related to a student’s cultural background, family structure, social and economic status, communication and language, and social identity (Gay, 2002).

Culture 110

Culture Teaching Learning Discussions 110

Edsurge

MAY 12, 2021

Younger kids wanted more arts activities, more play and more time in person with their friends. Her district is focused on fostering a “culture of fun,” which may look different for each kid. Young Audiences / Arts for Learning is a nonprofit with a longstanding relationship to Baltimore City Public Schools. Does It Matter?

Art 211

Art Learning Counselling Culture 211

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

.” – Tina Fey, Bossypants The art of improv comedy is to create a scene from nothing but a suggestion. The art of teaching is similar to the art of improv. I can’t play out an entire scene I’ve created in my head (cathedral) because my partner can’t read my mind. An actor can never say or do anything that will be wrong.

Art 284

Art Evaluation Culture Math 284

eSchool News

AUGUST 10, 2016

For instance, a new report highlights the link between arts-based learning and STEM education; a new challenge asks participants to explore and report on local folklore traditions; tutoring gets a social treatment; and more. Read more. Read more. Tutors and students negotiate location, time and duration of each session.

Art 165

Art Culture Intelligence STEM 165