Edsurge

JUNE 20, 2025

When she needed a fun end-of-year activity for her first-grade students incorporating Candyland, gummy bears and phonics, Irene Farmer turned to ChatGPT. “It Grading, especially, is viewed with skepticism. Human-Centered AI Educators are asking AI to respect the art of teaching and elevate their work. asks Manahan. “AI

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eSchool News

JULY 7, 2025

We now incorporate all our non-academic data, such as attendance, as well as comprehensive academic grades and scores from courses and testing, both current and historical. We received data based on grade-level academic standard assumptions instead of the individualized foundational literacy skills students needed.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

Instead, it is an educator’s responsibility to design cooperative learning structures that facilitate comfort and collaboration regardless of grade level. The post The Art of Collaboration: Designing Assignments That Work appeared first on Faculty Focus | Higher Ed Teaching & Learning.

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eSchool News

JULY 15, 2025

I was having fun grading. When teachers give their students opportunities to record their thoughts on video, we offer them a chance to communicate effectively in a modern medium, which has always been a hallmark of English Language Arts. As I reviewed their responses, I had a feeling that I cannot recall the last time I felt.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 1, 2025

I failed to appreciate the value of clear expectations and the inescapable necessity that my students needed to walk out of my class with a grade. For the next four years, I used Kevin Gannons grading contract to implement more structure and Barbara Schapiros third space to reflect on what worked for me and my students.

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eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2025

Explore and experiment in the hands-on Fiesta Studio–part creator space, part art lab. Building Confident Educators 101: The Art of Differentiating Instruction : “Differentiating Instruction 101” is a hands-on workshop that equips educators with essential strategies for addressing diverse student needs.

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k12 Digest

JULY 1, 2025

He holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Northern Colorado, a Master of Science in International Political Economy from the Colorado School of Mines, an MBA in Finance from the Quantic School of Business and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Leadership and Innovation at Purdue University – Global.

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eSchool News

MAY 8, 2025

In 2024, both Oklahoma and Wisconsin lowered what it means for students to be proficient in grade-level content. Florida is actively looking at removing graduation requirements which include passing a 10th grade English Language Arts assessment and a statewide algebra test.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 22, 2025

Nurture creativity with the arts 7. Preschool: Full Year Curriculum {Plans and Printables} BUNDLE By Mrs Plemons Kindergarten Grades: PreK-K This bundle focuses on exposure to core subjects with summary pages, printables, and activity overviews. Block out time for reading and writing 3. Design exploratory science activities 5.

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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. Identify the intended grade level and the specific ISTE Student Standards the lesson will address.

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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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eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2025

Making literacy seamless, not separate One of the most impactful shifts I’ve seen in recent years is the growing understanding that literacy is not confined to English Language Arts (ELA). In fact, every teacher is a reading teacher. That’s why World Book’s cross-curricular capabilities are essential.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

Explore and experiment in the hands-on Fiesta Studio–part creator space, part art lab. Building Confident Educators 101: The Art of Differentiating Instruction : “Differentiating Instruction 101” is a hands-on workshop that equips educators with essential strategies for addressing diverse student needs.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 7, 2025

Teaching 8th grade ELA can be a uniquely rewarding experience, as long as you’ve got the right tools. But is that enough to prepare new teenagers for 9th grade? We’ve gathered our favorite 8th grade ELA teacher essentials, including tips for brand-new teachers and seasoned veterans alike.

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k12 Digest

JULY 1, 2025

He holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Northern Colorado, a Master of Science in International Political Economy from the Colorado School of Mines, an MBA in Finance from the Quantic School of Business and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Leadership and Innovation at Purdue University – Global.

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Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2025

Laughing Together workshops are led by one of the program’s teaching artists, including professional comedians, actors and performers, alongside children’s psychologists, drawing on art, play and game therapy research, to develop social-emotional learning and communication skill-building into each exercise.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 2, 2025

Art and math are a dream team: Just ask Leonardo da Vinci or Albrecht Dürer, masters who knew their way around both a brush and a compass. Math art projects are a creative way to reinforce concepts like fractions, geometry, and measurement while giving students the freedom to express themselves. Angle Art 4. Table of Contents 1.

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eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2025

In a ninth grade class, he researched the earning potential for a STEM degree (“so much more money”) and the demand for mechanical engineers (“exploding”). Three years ago, Toppenish started offering middle schoolers two-week labs to test drive careers such as marketing, nursing, or culinary arts.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Highlights include new Math Talks for grades 3-5, which feature activities focused on making sense of mathematics through open-ended prompts and rich student discussions, Daily Fix-Its and Weekly Edits, which are teacher-led presentations targeting common student grammar errors, and more. The new civics-focused series, Need toKnow Jr.,

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

For instance, at B.School, we designed a cross-subject project around the theme “Our Green Neighborhood,” where students from Grades 3 to 5 explored science (recycling, energy use), math (data collection), and language arts (report writing and public speaking) through hands-on fieldwork and community interviews.

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k12

JUNE 11, 2025

Art has long been celebrated for its therapeutic benefits. This article will explore how art and mental health are deeply connected and provide practical ways to incorporate creative activities into students’ routines. One of the most powerful ways to support mental health is through creative expression.

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Teach Hub

APRIL 25, 2025

It could be another teacher on your team, a specialist like an art or music teacher, or even a class in a different grade. If you want to inject some new energy into a project, consider partnering up with another class. Want to take it even further?

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k12 Digest

JUNE 24, 2025

Success isn’t just about grades—it’s about finding your path and feeling confident in your journey,” says Llana. From entrepreneurial workshops and leadership programs to sports teams and arts clubs, there’s something for everyone. More Than Just Academics Learning at ProEd Global School isn’t limited to textbooks.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

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. From Prekindergarten to Grade 12, students learn social-emotional skills through a carefully structured curriculum.

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Cassie Stephens

JULY 16, 2025

Before we dive in, I just wanna say that what you're about to see here is how I run my first 30 minute art class with my first though fourth grade students. If you just want a whole dang book to have and to hold with all of the info I'm about to share (and so much more), you can pick up a copy of my book Art Teacherin' 101 right here.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2025

The students were excited to see what happened to their cups,” said Samuel Ashley, science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) coordinator for DelSesto Middle School. “It It was heartening to see the impression it made on the students.”

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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.)

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 30, 2025

The law states that works of art created in the U.S. after January 1, 1978, are automatically protected by copyright once they are fixed in a tangible medium (like the Internet) BUT a single copy may be used for scholarly research (even if that’s a 2nd grade life cycle report) or in teaching or preparation to teach a class.

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Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2025

Developed by Urban Arts in collaboration with Minecraft Education , the program offers middle school teachers professional development, ongoing coaching and a 72-session curriculum built around game-based instruction. According to Amy Patterson, Chief Program Officer at Urban Arts, “We’re not just teaching video games.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 25, 2025

Learning Objectives Display – Editable Learning Targets Bulletin Board | Decor By Learning in Wonderland Grades: K-3rd Use this kit to create a beautiful and low-maintenance objectives bulletin board! It includes ready-to-print and editable headers, editable objectives posters, and two sizes of letters.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

For instance, at B.School, we designed a cross-subject project around the theme “Our Green Neighborhood,” where students from Grades 3 to 5 explored science (recycling, energy use), math (data collection), and language arts (report writing and public speaking) through hands-on fieldwork and community interviews.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 13, 2025

Did You Know Bulletin Board | Staff Bulletin Board | Community Building Board By 2nd Grade Sassy Pants This “Did You Know?” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dana | 2nd Grade Teacher (@2ndgradesassypants) Create a sense of calm to tame the chaos The second your students step through that door after summer, it’s game on.

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Cult of Pedagogy

JUNE 22, 2025

Like most language arts/English teachers, I always wanted to share my love of reading with my students. The first book series I remember reading was in fourth and fifth grade. And 9 th grade seems like a good foundational place to start. That way they don’t have to worry about the grade. I just hope he has good brakes.

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Cal Matters

JUNE 4, 2025

Hunter survived her student-teaching experience and went on to teach fourth grade for 34 years, retiring last year from the Mark West Union School District in Santa Rosa. Providing new grants to compensate student teachers for important on-the-job training is a strong step forward in the right direction to strengthening public education.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

MAY 21, 2025

Fun Experiments for Kindergarten and 1st Grade Stir up some wiggles and wide-eyed wonder through inquiry-based learning where elementary students will marvel their way to big ideas and critical thinking. Simple 2nd and 3rd Grade Science Experiments Grab your goggles; it’s time to explore.

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Teaching with a Mountain View

JULY 10, 2025

Keep Supplies Accessible Also, take time to gather essentials– notebooks, pencils, a whiteboard, art supplies, etc. Third Grade Fourth Grade Fifth Grade Language Skill of the Day Engage your child in a daily review of key language arts and grammar skills with this Language Skill of the Day Weekly Journal.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 11, 2025

With these engaging 7th grade writing prompts, students will dive into a world of self-expression. Challenge your advanced writers with writing prompts for middle school that go beyond 7th grade expectations. Informational Writing Choice Board (Distance Learning) By Swain in the Middle Grades: 5th-8th Standards: CCSS W5.2,

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