eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2025

In a landscape where English proficiency and reading levels vary widely, it’s essential that we provide high-quality, credible resources that offer both language accessibility and academic rigor. Integrate them into curriculum planning. World Book’s digital platform delivers just that. In fact, every teacher is a reading teacher.

Language

eSchool News

JULY 7, 2025

My role includes oversight of programs ranging from school counseling to English learning to technology, as well as curriculum implementation, instruction and assessment programming, and alignment with federal, state, and local resources. The inundation of disjointed data hit me particularly hard.

Counselling

eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2025

Sierra Sands Unified School District, (Ridgecrest, CA): Lisa Decker, Director of Elementary Education, Dulce Baca, Principal, Pierce Elementary School, and Julie Frisbee, English Language Arts Instructional Coach. Sue Kasun, Professor of Language Education.

STEM

eSchool News

JULY 18, 2025

They emphasized the clear need for teacher educators and curriculum developers to provide more concrete examples and resources to help future teachers navigate complex, justice-oriented approaches to science.

Science

k12 Digest

JULY 24, 2025

They lack the foundational skills to decode the symbolic language of chemistry, such as chemical formulas, structural representations, and reaction mechanisms. Activities such as sorting, matching, and pattern recognition can lay the groundwork for understanding chemical relationships, akin to phonics instruction in language learning.

Education

eSchool News

MAY 20, 2025

One student might master a new language with ease but struggle with scientific concepts. In courses like band, art, and performing arts, students refine their skills over time, receiving continuous feedback as they progress. Ask any teacher, and they will tell you that the pace of learning is not universal.

Learning

k12 Digest

JULY 24, 2025

They lack the foundational skills to decode the symbolic language of chemistry, such as chemical formulas, structural representations, and reaction mechanisms. Activities such as sorting, matching, and pattern recognition can lay the groundwork for understanding chemical relationships, akin to phonics instruction in language learning.

Education

eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2025

This activity emphasizes computational thinking and problem-solving, incorporating Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and utilizing differentiation strategies to support diverse elementary learners. I aim to demonstrate how technology integration can be purposeful and manageable by modeling this approach.

STEM

k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Today, I serve as Vice-Principal of B.School, where I lead efforts to integrate well-being, sustainability, and equity into our core curriculum. Within my own schools, one of the most defining moments was leading the integration of social-emotional learning and well-being into the core academic curriculum. I am also pursuing a Ph.D.

Interdisciplinary

Edsurge

MAY 27, 2025

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. Edgar Miguel Grajeda, an elementary art teacher in Washington, D.C.,

Education

eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

What if the missing ingredient in student achievement isn’t better curriculum, tech, or teachers, but better motivation? None of this is to say content doesn’t matter—good curriculum is essential. This post originally appeared on the Christensen Institute’s blog , and is reposted here with permission.

Motivation

k12 Digest

JUNE 24, 2025

This philosophy is embedded in the British Curriculum, which offers both structure and flexibility. ProEd Global School blends this rigorous curriculum with personalized support, ensuring that every learner gets the guidance they need to thrive, not just survive in the classroom. “Our goal is to help them define it on their own terms.”

Exams

eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2025

Sheridan Doerr shares how the Second Step K-12 social-emotional learning curriculum builds foundational human skills that enhance academic performance. fewer absent days per student.

Learning

eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2025

Sierra Sands Unified School District, (Ridgecrest, CA): Lisa Decker, Director of Elementary Education, Dulce Baca, Principal, Pierce Elementary School, and Julie Frisbee, English Language Arts Instructional Coach. Sue Kasun, Professor of Language Education.

STEM

Faculty Focus

JULY 13, 2025

Critical thinking is defined by Paul and Elder as “the art of analyzing and evaluating thought processes with a view to improving them” (Paul and Elder 2020, 9). The critical thinking model developed by Dr. Richard Paul and Dr. Linda Elder is pragmatic and fosters the critical thinking skills needed to navigate AI.

Critical Thinking

1 plus 1 plus 1 equals 1

JULY 9, 2025

As a homeschooler for over 20 years with my three kids, I have seen and used a lot of homeschool curriculum. I plan to share about all of the subjects and all of the homeschool curriculum we have used over the years. It was an extra thing, not our main spelling curriculum. Do you use a spelling program I didn’t feature?

Curriculum

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. Alongside the Prefect system, Elmwoods student-led councils offer focused leadership experiences in areas like academics, arts, athletics, and service. For students drawn to the arts, Elmwood shines just as brightly.

Schools

k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Today, I serve as Vice-Principal of B.School, where I lead efforts to integrate well-being, sustainability, and equity into our core curriculum. Within my own schools, one of the most defining moments was leading the integration of social-emotional learning and well-being into the core academic curriculum. I am also pursuing a Ph.D.

Interdisciplinary

Faculty Focus

JULY 13, 2025

Critical thinking is defined by Paul and Elder as “the art of analyzing and evaluating thought processes with a view to improving them” (Paul and Elder 2020, 9). The critical thinking model developed by Dr. Richard Paul and Dr. Linda Elder is pragmatic and fosters the critical thinking skills needed to navigate AI.

Critical Thinking

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 25, 2025

Curriculum Countdown: Write each unit for your curriculum on a separate sticky note. Immerse your class in Spanish everywhere they look Immersion is a popular method for teaching new languages, so why not make your Spanish classroom scream “Spanish” with decor? Stick all the notes to your bulletin board in order.

Counselling

Teaching with a Mountain View

JULY 10, 2025

What curriculum should you use? Keep Supplies Accessible Also, take time to gather essentials– notebooks, pencils, a whiteboard, art supplies, etc. Homeschool Curriculum Options One of the most challenging decisions for new homeschool parents is choosing a curriculum (we have the same dilemma as teachers!).

Teachers

Teach Thought

JULY 10, 2025

Gamification allows broad content areas (like English-Language Arts) with few measures of performance (alphanumeric symbols) to be broken up into more granular–and achievable–concepts and skills. .” What is the ‘nature’ of a student’s goals in your class? Academic) A good grade?

Gamification

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

The Academy Program, on the other hand, serves students who benefit from a highly customized curriculum with a strong emphasis on life skills, vocational training, and independent living. This holistic approach ensures that students not only master the curriculum but also develop essential life skills for the future.

Skills

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 7, 2025

Include review materials in your curriculum 3. 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. Table of Contents 1. Maintain a steady stash of supplies 2. Choose a classroom management system 4.

Grades

eSchool News

JULY 20, 2017

Through the process of writing, writers put nascent thoughts into comprehensible language for others to read. This process can happen when studying any subject, not just English language arts. Writing enables us to find out what we know—and what we don’t know—about whatever we’re trying to learn.”.

Writing

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 27, 2025

Vision Board Student Workbook By Danielle Knight Grades: 4th-12th Subjects: English Language Arts Students will create a 15×20 vision board using this eight-section guide. Turn vision boards into a bulletin board display Take your bulletin board beyond seasonal themes and art projects this year.

Learning Disabilities

k12

JULY 7, 2025

You want something easy to access and that works with your existing curriculum (because who has time to reinvent the wheel?). A Flexible Homeschool Curriculum Supplement That Works for YOU Let’s face it—one-size-fits-all resources rarely work for homeschoolers. You’ve probably already learned that by now. to “I’ve got this!”

Learning

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 16, 2025

You can also celebrate this important month by showcasing Hispanic history, culture, and the Spanish language in your curriculum, no matter what class you teach. Decorate your classroom with Hispanic heritage arts and crafts Present students with notable Hispanic historical figures in creative, hands-on ways.

Activities

Teachers Pay Teachers

MAY 30, 2025

Nurture their interests With more leisure time available, summer is a good time for kids to discover new passions like drawing, coding, creative writing, music, cooking, gardening, or even learning a new language. With TPT, find everything you need to build a flexible, effective curriculum that works for the unique needs of your learners.

Teaching

eSchool News

AUGUST 4, 2017

Is it any wonder, then, that educators are incorporating the popular block-based game into their curriculum? With a little creativity, educators can use Minecraft with history, math, writing and language arts, foreign language, and more.

History

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 30, 2025

2 | EDITABLE By Lana’s Classroom Grades: 6th-12th Subjects: English Language Arts Fifty riddles and accompanying solutions make it easy to incorporate daily riddles into your class period. Follow these tips to brighten up your curriculum and your students’ days. ELA Bell Ringers Riddles Brain Teasers | For Teens | Vol. #2

High School

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 10, 2017

I inform all about the language of learning. Subjects like art and music — though they show little value in overall student success — are valuable in and of themselves. I teach through dialogue not monologue. I enjoy the challenge and never retreat to “doing my best”. Don’t engage tracking with students.

Learning

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

I learned about K12 ’s challenging curriculum, and loved that the schools have state-certified teachers leading the classes. From math to language arts, from homeroom to electives, all of their classes took place online. William and Matthew started going to online school when they were in third and fourth grade.

High School

eSchool News

MAY 25, 2017

We are a diverse urban learning community, where our families speak 23 different languages. Another inquiry-based initiative we are always working on is our Next Generation Curriculum model. A pilot project for our Next Generation Curriculum was a student who researched feminist critique, medical ethics, and border wars.

Technology

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

13, 2021 — McGraw Hill today announced updates to its widely used and trusted Wonders English Language Arts program for grades K-5, building upon the program’s proven instructional approach while offering a multitude of enhancements designed to meet the needs of today’s classroom. NEW YORK, Sept.

English

eSchool News

MARCH 25, 2021

While it might be easier to see how comics would fit into an English language arts class, there’s no great trick to incorporating them across the curriculum. Why comics? The most obvious reason to have students create comics in class is because they’re fun.

Curriculum

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; ?

Art