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The Art of Collaboration: Designing Assignments That Work

Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

When considering a teacher’s pedagogical content knowledge, eliciting student feedback is paramount. solving a case study, evaluating evidence, or designing a project). By designing, facilitating, monitoring, and evaluating inclusive learning spaces, we can contribute to a sense of belonging and bring joy back into the classroom.

Assignments

Assignments Art Critical Thinking Motivation

Integrating Systems Thinking to Enhance Liberal Arts Curriculum through Learner-Centered Teaching

Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Liberal arts education empowers individuals to become well-rounded to handle complexity, diversity, and change by providing broad knowledge of the world and in-depth study in a specific area.

Art

Art Curriculum Interdisciplinary Teaching

Students Using Lexia Core5 Reading Outperformed Their Peers On the Smarter Balanced English Language Arts/Literacy Assessment

eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2025

The schools were highlighted in a recently released report which compared the students’ performance on the Smarter Balanced English Language Arts/Literacy (SBAC ELA) assessment. Our study evaluated Core5’s impact on more than one million California elementary students’ ELA achievement during the 2022-23 school year.

English

English Languages Language Art

An AI Wish List From Teachers: What They Actually Want It to Do

Edsurge

JUNE 20, 2025

The AI provided the creative spark, but Farmer brings the pedagogical expertise and knowledge of her specific students to make it work. But teachers are asking for more sophisticated integration with pedagogical knowledge. Human-Centered AI Educators are asking AI to respect the art of teaching and elevate their work.

Teachers

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The Art of Collaboration: Designing Assignments That Work

Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

When considering a teacher’s pedagogical content knowledge, eliciting student feedback is paramount. solving a case study, evaluating evidence, or designing a project). By designing, facilitating, monitoring, and evaluating inclusive learning spaces, we can contribute to a sense of belonging and bring joy back into the classroom.

Assignments

Assignments Art Critical Thinking Motivation

From school year to summer: Why reliable edtech matters to boost literacy

eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2025

That early access to knowledge helped shape who I am today, and I carry that legacy into my work leading library services and digital learning for more than 30,500 students in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. She insisted on having the latest World Book Encyclopedia set every year, instilling in me a love of reading and inquiry.

Languages

Languages Language English Math

Integrating Systems Thinking to Enhance Liberal Arts Curriculum through Learner-Centered Teaching

Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Liberal arts education empowers individuals to become well-rounded to handle complexity, diversity, and change by providing broad knowledge of the world and in-depth study in a specific area.

Art

Art Curriculum Interdisciplinary Teaching

Personalized Learning, Global Citizenship: A Framework for the Modern Classroom

k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Nam’s work is grounded in the belief that education must be both empowering and compassionate—equipping learners not only with knowledge, but with resilience, empathy, and the confidence to shape a better world. It should extend our ability to listen, relate, and empower learners to co-create knowledge within a community of care.

Interdisciplinary

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5 fun STEM learning resources for summer engagement

eSchool News

JUNE 16, 2025

Exploratorium: Science Snacks The Exploratorium, a renowned museum of science, art, and human perception in San Francisco, offers Science Snacks–free, hands-on STEM activities designed for students in grades 3-12. Here are five online learning resources to support summer STEM learning: 1.

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ProEd Global School: Empowering Young Minds Through Inclusive Global Education and Future-Ready Learning

k12 Digest

JUNE 24, 2025

We are shaping individuals who are not only knowledgeable but also compassionate, resourceful, and ready to take on the challenges of a global society,” Llana explains. The school prepares students from an early age, gradually building their knowledge and confidence. We don’t just prepare students for exams,” Llana explains.

Exams

Exams Counselling Education Schools

How Gamification Uncovers Nuance In The Learning Process

Teach Thought

JULY 10, 2025

Letter grades are indeed first subjective evaluations of knowledge proficiency, but once they are passed to the hands of the students, they become game components, passed around as proof of the completion of some task, or the achievement of some desired goal (mastering a standard, fulfilling the requirements of an assignment, etc.)

Gamification

Gamification Motivation Learning Learning Styles

Artificial Intelligence and Critical Thinking in Higher Education: Fostering a Transformative Learning Experience for Students

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). Is the information precise, significant, and relevant to the knowledge that I am seeking? Does the response represent logical and in-depth details?

Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking Intelligence Education Learning

Personalized Learning, Global Citizenship: A Framework for the Modern Classroom

k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Nam’s work is grounded in the belief that education must be both empowering and compassionate—equipping learners not only with knowledge, but with resilience, empathy, and the confidence to shape a better world. It should extend our ability to listen, relate, and empower learners to co-create knowledge within a community of care.

Interdisciplinary

Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture

Artificial Intelligence and Critical Thinking in Higher Education: Fostering a Transformative Learning Experience for Students

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). Is the information precise, significant, and relevant to the knowledge that I am seeking? Does the response represent logical and in-depth details?

Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking Intelligence Education Learning

Is the Traditional Classroom Becoming Obsolete?

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Research indicates that students thrive in environments where teachers act as facilitators rather than mere dispensers of knowledge. To summarize, while hybrid learning models offer promising solutions, their success hinges on thoughtful execution and consistent evaluation. You can’t ignore the impact of globalization either.

Hybrid Learning

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Exploring the Importance of Digital Literacy: How Parents Can Support Their Children’s Learning of Essential 21st Century Skills

k12 Online Schools

JUNE 24, 2025

Digital literacy refers to the ability to effectively and critically navigate, evaluate, and create information using a range of digital technologies. Information literacy involves the ability to locate, evaluate, and use information effectively. Encouraging critical thinking is essential for fostering digital literacy.

Skills

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Teaching at a Small Private College? Take our Advice

Faculty Focus

JUNE 19, 2025

After the announcement of our small private liberal arts college, we found ourselves redefining and reinventing our careers. Jenni, the early career Assistant Professor, was in her second year of teaching at the institution after leaving an even smaller liberal arts institution which she felt was on shaky financial footing.

Teaching

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Teaching at a Small Private College? Take our Advice

Faculty Focus

JUNE 19, 2025

After the announcement of our small private liberal arts college, we found ourselves redefining and reinventing our careers. Jenni, the early career Assistant Professor, was in her second year of teaching at the institution after leaving an even smaller liberal arts institution which she felt was on shaky financial footing.

Teaching

Teaching Ethics Teaching Evaluations Evaluation

Visible Learning and John Hattie

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 10, 2017

That includes everything from Common Core to the IB philosophy, from Depth of Knowledge to Project-based Learning. His eight mindframes for teachers include: My fundamental task is to evaluate the effect of my teaching on students’ learning and achievement. I confess, I found it frustrating. Or not occurring. I am a change agent.

Learning

Learning Failure Evaluation Feedback

Building Better Rubrics: Empowering Learners Through Effective Rubric Design

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

It helps students understand what is expected and how they will be evaluated. Rubric Criteria Research on a problem Solution design Communication and collaboration California English Language Arts Writing Standards Grade 7 Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.

Fairness

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McGraw Hill Announces New Version of its Wonders K-5 English Language Arts Curriculum

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

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5 ways to use crafts to drive deeper learning

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Key points: Crafts can help students develop skills needed to succeed in the 21st century 4 key findings on student engagement More gifted students need accelerated paths For more on deeper learning, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Who doesn’t love arts and crafts? Instead of just making a model, push students to optimize their designs.

Evaluation

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This Neuroscientist Wants to Know Your Brain On Art—and How It Improves Learning

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.

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CZI Announces Expanded Work in AI Along with New Advisory Board

eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Knowledge Graph helps developers enhance AI system inputs by aligning them with learning science research, state academic standards, and curricula, while Evaluators help developers assess AI system outputs to ensure they meet the accuracy, rigor, and quality essential for teaching and learning.

Intelligence

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Like it or not, ChatGPT is our new learning partner

eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2023

It is well-documented and often repeated in teachers’ professional development that the right type of co-learning can deepen understanding and long-term knowledge gains. Despite many efforts , there will never be a tool that can evaluate how much of an assignment was influenced by AI. How do we evaluate their knowledge?

Essay

Essay Plagiarism Assignments Learning

Helping students understand the Nature of Science

eSchool News

MARCH 27, 2023

Science is more than just a body of knowledge; it is the process of discovering new knowledge. The Nature of Science is what distinguishes science from other methods of knowing such as art, philosophy, or social science. In other words, it involves understanding the Nature of Science.

Science

Science Students Knowledge Evaluation

The Power of Connect, Extend, Challenge

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 15, 2023

Learners can more effectively assimilate and interrogate new concepts by connecting new information to prior knowledge, extending ideas beyond initial comprehension, and pinpointing areas of challenge or uncertainty. Challenge: Ask students to critically evaluate any ambiguities or contradictions in the text.

Metacognitive Skills

Metacognitive Skills Discussions Art Math

Utah STEM Action Center Adds IXL Math to K-12 Personalized Learning Grant List

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Before adding IXL Math to the state’s grant list, the Action Center and Utah Education Policy Center (UEPC) rigorously evaluated the platform to determine its efficacy. Action plans link to specific IXL math skills and give teachers a simple way to differentiate instruction, fill knowledge gaps and facilitate meaningful progress.

Math

Math STEM Learning Textbooks

Austin Independent School District Selects IXL to Support Classroom Instruction and Distance Learning

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

The deal provides 83 elementary schools and 17 high schools with access to IXL’s award-winning program to supplement instruction in math and English language arts. Austin ISD is the fifth-largest school district in Texas and serves a diverse student body. IXL’s TEKS alignment has been independently reviewed by Learning List.

Distance Learning

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IXL Math Meets Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Tier 1 Requirements in Randomized Control Trial Conducted by Johns Hopkins University

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

The evaluation of IXL Math’s impact meets the required rigor of Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Tier 1 and What Works Clearinghouse standards for evidence-based interventions. IXL’s end-to-end teaching and learning solution supports personalized instruction in math, English language arts, science, social studies and Spanish.

Math

Math Achievement English Evaluation

The Art of Annotation: Teaching Readers To Process Texts

Cult of Pedagogy

APRIL 28, 2024

Artful annotation inspires them to record their responses in their own unique ways. Andrea Castellano Irene Yannascoli High School Process: Collaborative Annotation Whether at the secondary or elementary level ( click here to jump up to elementary), the art of annotation is in making it meaningful. Responsive annotation does just this.

Art

Art Teaching Feedback Reading

Laredo Independent School District and IXL Partner to Support In-Person and At-Home Learning

eSchool News

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Through this partnership, all 33 schools in the district will use IXL to supplement math, English language arts, science and social studies instruction. Laredo ISD began piloting IXL in 2019 to complement its high school English language arts instruction and to identify areas where students were struggling.

English

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IXL Learning Acquires Emmersion, Developer of AI-Powered Language Assessments

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The acquisition of Emmersion deepens IXL Learning’s line of language and literacy products, which include the world-renowned Rosetta Stone , IXL English Language Arts , Vocabulary.com , SpanishDict , inglés.com and Fluencia. Emmersion’s cofounders, Brigham Tomco and Dr. Jacob Burdis, will remain with the company.

Languages

Languages Language Exams English

WIN Learning, Nepris partner on curriculum, readiness

eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2015

The cloud-based Nepris platform connects professionals to classrooms for online, interactive discussions covering the spectrum of STEAM careers, for mentoring or to evaluate student work.

Curriculum

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6 educator predictions about teaching and learning in 2025

eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

In a time when we are expecting students to graduate with authentic learning experiences and real-world skills in addition to academic knowledge, vibrant learning projects like this will become much more popular and widespread. Students are engaged and invested in a project that has local benefits!

Teaching

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Missouri Approves 95 Percent Group Programs as Recommended English Language Arts Supplemental Resources

eSchool News

MAY 29, 2024

. – Today 95 Percent Group LLC , the trusted source for comprehensive, proven literacy solutions, announced the Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education approved its 95 Phonics Core Program ®, 95 Literacy Intervention System , and Sound Wall Classroom Kit as recommended English Language Arts Supplemental Resources.

English

English Art Languages Language

Education Research Is Still Too Dense. We Need More Teacher-Researcher Partnerships.

Edsurge

APRIL 8, 2021

Though the sheer volume of educational advice-givers may be unique to this pandemic year, the scenario of educators needing to critically evaluate educational claims and pedagogy is nothing new. In fact, quite a few authors have tackled this subject directly. too much that happens in education is based on hunch, assumption and ideology.”

Teachers

Teachers Education Knowledge Evaluation

Rhode Island Approves IXL for K-12 Blended Learning and Assessment

eSchool News

JANUARY 15, 2021

Schools and districts in the state can now support blended learning with IXL and implement the Real-Time Diagnostic to assess students’ knowledge levels in math and reading. Pinpoint knowledge with the Real-Time Diagnostic.

Blended Learning

Blended Learning Distance Learning Learning Math

3M Young Scientist Challenge Announces 2022 National Finalists and Honorable Mentions

eSchool News

JULY 8, 2022

A diverse group of judges, including 3M scientists and leaders in education from across the country, evaluated entries based on creativity, scientific knowledge, and communication effectiveness. Each finalist will be evaluated on a series of challenges, including a presentation of their completed innovation. 3M.com/news?or

Middle School

Middle School Middle School STEM Science

Celebrating Earth Day with Resources from Discovery Education

eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2023

Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. All entries are reviewed by a diverse group of judges and evaluated on their creativity, scientific knowledge, and communication skills.

Education

Education STEM Grades Art

Minneapolis’ Aim Academy of Science and Technology Selects Discovery Education to Support Science and Social Studies

eSchool News

MAY 26, 2022

SILVER SPRING, MD (Thursday, May 26, 2022) —The Aim Academy of Science and Technology in Minneapolis, MN, today announced it has selected Discovery Education — the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place— to support science and social studies instruction in all grades.

Social Studies

Social Studies Science Study Technology

IXL Wins 2021 CODiE Awards for Best Math and English Language Arts Solutions

eSchool News

JULY 15, 2021

July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — IXL Learning , developer of personalized learning products used by more than 12 million students, announced that the IXL platform won two SIIA CODiE Awards in the Best Advanced Mathematics and Best Foundational English Language Arts (ELA) categories. SAN MATEO, Calif.,

English

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Gale Receives Platinum in 2025 Modern Library Awards from LibraryWorks for the Fourth Consecutive Year

eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2025

MLA judge Thorndike Press – Youth Large Print (platinum award) : A viable reading intervention tool, similar in size as standard print with the same cover art. For more than 65 years, Gale has partnered with libraries around the world to empower the discovery of knowledge and insights where, when and how people need it.

Languages

Languages Language High School High School

Global policy report touches on reduced testing reliance

eSchool News

MAY 25, 2015

Reduce the reliance on standardized testing —Many existing testing requirements are woefully inadequate to determine whether students possess the knowledge, skills, and traits needed for school and career success. Provide comprehensive opportunities in all academic subjects, including the arts. To achieve this, all schools must.

Testing

Testing Counselling Achievement Evaluation

The Art of Collaboration: Designing Assignments That Work

Integrating Systems Thinking to Enhance Liberal Arts Curriculum through Learner-Centered Teaching

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Integrating Systems Thinking to Enhance Liberal Arts Curriculum through Learner-Centered Teaching

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5 fun STEM learning resources for summer engagement

ProEd Global School: Empowering Young Minds Through Inclusive Global Education and Future-Ready Learning

How Gamification Uncovers Nuance In The Learning Process

Artificial Intelligence and Critical Thinking in Higher Education: Fostering a Transformative Learning Experience for Students

Personalized Learning, Global Citizenship: A Framework for the Modern Classroom

Artificial Intelligence and Critical Thinking in Higher Education: Fostering a Transformative Learning Experience for Students

Is the Traditional Classroom Becoming Obsolete?

Exploring the Importance of Digital Literacy: How Parents Can Support Their Children’s Learning of Essential 21st Century Skills

Teaching at a Small Private College? Take our Advice

Teaching at a Small Private College? Take our Advice

Visible Learning and John Hattie

Building Better Rubrics: Empowering Learners Through Effective Rubric Design

McGraw Hill Announces New Version of its Wonders K-5 English Language Arts Curriculum

5 ways to use crafts to drive deeper learning

This Neuroscientist Wants to Know Your Brain On Art—and How It Improves Learning

CZI Announces Expanded Work in AI Along with New Advisory Board

Like it or not, ChatGPT is our new learning partner

Helping students understand the Nature of Science

The Power of Connect, Extend, Challenge

Utah STEM Action Center Adds IXL Math to K-12 Personalized Learning Grant List

Austin Independent School District Selects IXL to Support Classroom Instruction and Distance Learning

IXL Math Meets Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Tier 1 Requirements in Randomized Control Trial Conducted by Johns Hopkins University

The Art of Annotation: Teaching Readers To Process Texts

Laredo Independent School District and IXL Partner to Support In-Person and At-Home Learning

IXL Learning Acquires Emmersion, Developer of AI-Powered Language Assessments

WIN Learning, Nepris partner on curriculum, readiness

6 educator predictions about teaching and learning in 2025

Missouri Approves 95 Percent Group Programs as Recommended English Language Arts Supplemental Resources

Education Research Is Still Too Dense. We Need More Teacher-Researcher Partnerships.

Rhode Island Approves IXL for K-12 Blended Learning and Assessment

3M Young Scientist Challenge Announces 2022 National Finalists and Honorable Mentions

Celebrating Earth Day with Resources from Discovery Education

Minneapolis’ Aim Academy of Science and Technology Selects Discovery Education to Support Science and Social Studies

IXL Wins 2021 CODiE Awards for Best Math and English Language Arts Solutions

Gale Receives Platinum in 2025 Modern Library Awards from LibraryWorks for the Fourth Consecutive Year

Global policy report touches on reduced testing reliance

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