Edsurge

JULY 26, 2016

This fall, my computer science class will follow the new AP Computer Science curriculum framework while also including culturally responsive instruction that makes use of students’ interests, community settings, and cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2023

Learning About Historical Figures: When studying historical figures, the teacher could ask students to reflect on what they initially thought about a person and how their understanding changed as they learned more. This encourages cultural sensitivity and open-mindedness. This promotes critical thinking and historical empathy.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 4, 2015

For a while now, schools have been slowly merging science and math lessons with visual arts as a way to add a hands-on component, and perhaps a dash of culture, to ordinary STEM curriculum. But the art teacher may not know the granular detail about the math principles and may not have the vocabulary to describe the math.”.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The routine can be applied to various situations, from analyzing a piece of art to discussing a historical event. Students could discuss topics like the importance of friendship or how birthdays are celebrated differently in various cultures.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 15, 2023

Art Exploration Connect: After creating an artwork, ask students to describe what inspired them or what personal experiences influenced their creation. Geography and Culture Connect: After studying a foreign country, ask students to find similarities between their own community and the one they studied.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

What activities can I use to help my grade students understand the cultural/historical context of ? Please provide some ideas for offering my grade students choices in how they demonstrate their understanding of. How can I integrate technology to enhance my grade students’ learning about ?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

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. Cross-disciplinary connections can help students see STEM from new perspectives and understand its relevance.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 15, 2021

EDSITEment offers free resources for teachers, students, and parents searching for high-quality K-12 humanities education materials in the subject areas of history and social studies, literature and language arts, foreign languages, arts, and culture.

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Edsurge

MAY 10, 2019

But studying how the brain learns doesn’t necessarily mean memorizing proteins and brain chemistry. 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. This conversation has been lightly edited and condensed for clarity.)

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eSchool News

MAY 8, 2023

The series also focuses on math, science, social studies, arts and social-emotional learning. Through these channels and streaming platforms, The WNET Group brings arts, culture, education, news, documentary, entertainment and DIY programming to more than five million viewers each month.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 2, 2022

While it’s become common for US students to study abroad, it is just as common for non-Americans to spend time studying in the US. If you live outside the US and are interested in study in America, here are some hints for how to make it happen, from one of our Ask a Tech Teacher contributors: Where to apply. What to study.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 8, 2021

Lately, I’ve concentrated on social studies. I chatted with my PLN, browsed forums where I knew efriends hung out, and taught a slew of online grad school classes to teachers who always are willing the discuss their newest favorite social studies tech tool. That means it’s easy to apply to your social studies class.

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eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2024

Awards can range from academic excellence and perfect attendance to contributions in sports, arts, and community service. Highlighting their achievements can boost morale and encourage a supportive school culture. This could include science fairs, art exhibitions, or community service projects.

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eSchool News

MARCH 18, 2024

As math educators, we can help those students by finding ways to relate their classroom learning to more recognizable cultural frames of reference that are authentic to the range of experiences in the room. Teachers can help students see how math animates science, history, music, social studies, art, and sports.

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eSchool News

JULY 19, 2018

Arts, Culture & Design. Students in the Arts, Culture and Design Academy recently toured the world-class facilities at Berklee College of Music in Boston. Field trips like this one give our students the opportunity to see how what they are studying in school can be applied to a future job. They are: STEM.

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Edsurge

JULY 5, 2019

Recently, Education Week published an article describing culturally-questionable activities and language found in Studies Weekly , a social studies curriculum used by more than 13,000 schools across the country. Of course, curriculum is only a small part of what’s needed to create culturally-responsive classrooms.

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eSchool News

JUNE 10, 2021

LCE is an integrated curriculum for students in grades K-3 (adaptable for preK-Grade 5) that was created to engage them with Judaic studies as they begin their journey into coding and robotics. We are excited to see young students use KIBO, decorated with arts and crafts, to bring Jewish holidays to life through storytelling.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Social studies educators have the unique challenge of teaching subject matter that is constantly shifting. Just as culture, society and history are dynamic, so too is the corresponding curriculum.

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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.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 1, 2017

In fact, this question has become the cornerstone of my personal educational philosophy, and a guiding principle for my team of high school social studies educators at Fairfax County Public Schools. Years ago, social studies classes used to focus on memorizing dates, names, and intricate details of historical events. They shouldn’t.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 7, 2019

A large nationwide study has found that teaching ninth graders to maintain a “growth mindset” toward learning—stressing that their minds are like muscles that can get stronger with use—can result in higher test scores. Dweck is a co-author of the study released today. Culture really matters,” said Dweck.

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eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2022

This particular room has boxes of books, containers of art supplies, and furniture pushed against the wall. Studies show classroom design affects student learning, so it’s important to design a space that matches 21 st century learning styles. Every room except one, that is.

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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.

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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.

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eSchool News

MAY 19, 2021

The foundation supports New England organizations serving in the areas of education, arts and culture, medical research, historic preservation and conservation, and more. VHS Learning also offers engaging Online Judaic Studies Courses made possible through a grant from AVI Chai Foundation. In 2021, VHS Learning received a $1.4

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 27, 2020

Before I get into how edtech enhances social studies lessons, let’s ask a foundational question: What the heck is Social Studies ? According to Brookings , roughly nine percent of educators consider themselves social studies teachers. Here are five ways edtech can kick up your social studies program: Simulations and games.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

CILC programs offer students anywhere the ability to take virtual field trips to museums and cultural and historic institutions around the world – creating an important bridge for underserved students who might otherwise never have exposure to such environments. Education Next.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Incorporate pop culture, social media, sports and extracurriculars into lessons. This was particularly true for educators in specialized subject areas, such as visual & performing arts and computer science & technology. 3: Clear expectations. This result was consistent across grade levels and subjects.

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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.,

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eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2021

Chinese 1 through AP® Chinese Language and Culture courses will be added to the more than 250 online courses currently offered by VHS Learning. The team will take state of the art content and create engaging learning experiences, fully aligned to ACTFL World Language standards, and delivered through VHS Learning’s unique, asynchronous model.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 4, 2021

More than 75 percent of students, according to a Chinese study from 2016 , spend their evenings or Saturdays with tutors, studying core subjects, or English, or learning sports, coding, or music, either in person or online, one-to-one or in groups. One is cultural, says Yong Zhao, author of the book “Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Dragon?:

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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

JUNE 14, 2024

It can also act as a study companion, generating practice questions, summarizing key points from e-textbooks and webpages, and much more. In history, these tools can transport students to different time periods and locations, making historical events and cultures more vivid and relatable.

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Edsurge

MARCH 15, 2021

However, as books like “ Brotopia ” by Emily Chang and “ Race after Technology ” by Ruha Benjamin indicate, the culture of tech companies can be misogynistic and racist and therefore unwelcoming to many people. I am actively learning about people across the globe who have different religious and cultural ways of life than I do.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 19, 2022

SILVER SPRING, MD — Connecticut’s Jumoke Academy Charter School today announced a new partnership with Discovery Education , the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. Social Studies Techbook. stay connected with Discovery Education on social media through?

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eSchool News

AUGUST 17, 2022

The United Kingdom-based DoodleLearning’s Math and English Language Arts products create personalized learning experiences that help improve students’ academic achievement and confidence. Silver Spring, MD (Tuesday, August 17, 2022) — Discovery Education —the worldwide edtech leader backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

This particular room has boxes of books, containers of art supplies, and furniture pushed against the wall. Studies show classroom design affects student learning, so it’s important to design a space that matches 21 st century learning styles. Every room except one, that is.

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