k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Whether its writing a research paper with academic integrity or designing a technology solution that addresses a global issue, Elmwood girls learn how to think deeply and act responsibly. Alongside the Prefect system, Elmwoods student-led councils offer focused leadership experiences in areas like academics, arts, athletics, and service.

Schools 214

Schools Culture Interdisciplinary Art 214

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.,

Laboratory 197

Laboratory Social Studies Education Middle School 197

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 15, 2024

The Ask a Tech Teacher team came up with fresh rules we think are less threatening and more geared to enabling students to enjoy this important writing style. Start small. Mastering these basics is akin to acquiring the essential building blocks that will enable you to construct a sturdy and aesthetically pleasing literary edifice.

Essay 167

Essay Writing Skills Interdisciplinary 167

Edsurge

JULY 21, 2022

Seeing as how art has been such a big part of Irish history and culture, I was thinking about something artistic in some way, but how on earth do I grade something creative? I want the students to do something historical, obviously—depict an event or person, perhaps—but I understand that not everyone is equally creative in the arts.

Assignments 187

Assignments Grades History Ethics 187

Edsurge

MARCH 1, 2023

AI tools have rapidly entered Language Arts classrooms. ChatGPT adds to the suite of AI tools that might be encountered in an ELA classroom, along with automated essay scoring, writing evaluation and feedback. We wanted to understand better the relationship between teachers and the AI employed by the automated writing evaluation tool.

Grades 164

Grades Teaching Teachers Essay 164

eSchool News

OCTOBER 25, 2023

While the fears of cheating have definitely been legitimate, have you actually tried writing an essay using just AI? They can learn about art from Frida Kahlo and about WW2 by chatting with a teenage version of Anne Frank. Just as the internet revolutionized education, AI will be the next game-changer.

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Internet Essay Students Art 334

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Do this with a tool they all like — art. 1st Grade A critical skill for first graders is to not only understand the idea of a “digital citizen” but why it’s important to be one. 3rd Grade In 3rd grade, students should become grounded in avoiding and/or dealing with cyberbullies.

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Grades Teaching Internet Discussions 180

Edsurge

MAY 15, 2023

Her diverse background in teaching writing, science and coding positioned her well to participate in the Project Topeka pilot, a multifaceted AI program that gave real-time feedback to students to support the development of argumentative writing skills. Through this writing process, they can have their own epiphanies.

Writing 178

Writing English Interdisciplinary Languages 178

eSchool News

MAY 9, 2023

My second-grade teacher made me love Ramona Quimby. I’ve never forgotten my multiplication tables, thanks to my fourth-grade teacher. My fifth-grade teacher taught me to confidently project my voice (much to my husband’s chagrin when I’m on video calls!). My English literature teacher inspired me to write a book.

Teachers 294

Teachers English Art Math 294

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 28, 2024

Essay writing is a crucial skill for academic and professional success because it teaches clear, logical, and persuasive communication. In this blog post, we’ll unlock the secrets to successful essay writing and share 10 proven tips to help you level up your writing game. What is Effective Essay Writing?

Essay 157

Essay Writing Plagiarism Communication 157

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Other components of the RPS literacy framework include Integrated Literacy which integrates English language arts standards, Next Generation Science Standards, C3 standards, and some health standards. The elementary schools use Units of Study Writing as the core writing resource aligned to standards.

Elementary School 306

Elementary School Elementary School English Languages 306

Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2025

I held up one of my fourth grade students perspective drawings and projected it for the class to see. 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. Class, class! Yes, yes, they responded in unison. I have a recognition to make.

Art 170

Art English Languages Language 170

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

In an art class, a middle schooler drew a picture of her bedroom with colored pencils. For some students, art classes during the pandemic were a welcome escape; for others, they were a critical release—an opportunity for self-expression at a time of extreme stress and isolation.

Art 175

Art Students Participation Math 175

Edsurge

OCTOBER 31, 2017

I think students are reading and writing more than ever. Is it quality writing? I think students are reading and writing more than ever,” says Jeremy Hyler, an eighth-grade English teacher at Fulton Middle School in Michigan. “Is Is it quality writing? But it’s like learning how to write an argument for the SAT.

Writing 164

Writing Teaching Essay Middle School 164

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 29, 2016

Ask any teacher what his/her biggest “pain point” is related to teaching and the majority will report “the take home” or “the grading.” If our students are completing a piece of writing or working on a big project, we work together to provide them with ongoing feedback in real time and online.

Teaching 385

Teaching English Feedback Assignments 385

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 1, 2021

For example, an argumentative writing standard for English Language Arts reads, “Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.” It is not something that I would put in a grade book. What am I still confused about?

Learning 543

Learning Knowledge Writing Discussions 543

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Vooks : Vooks is a wonderful resource for the PK-2 grade teacher. For the primary grades it has read aloud stories with lessons provided to go with the story. WIthin the lessons there is a wide variety of ideas presented from SEL lessons, to art lessons, to science lessons and so much more. I like to use this resource in 2 ways.

Elementary School 339

Elementary School Elementary School Schools Quizzes 339

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

They rank among students’ most popular interests, based on responses collected by NoRedInk from millions of students in grades 5–12. NoRedInk is an adaptive writing curriculum that engages students by personalizing exercises according to their interests. Top student interests. NoRedInk also added a new category for Olympic athletes.

Students 241

Students Writing English Art 241

eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Interviewed and profiled here is winner John Arthur , a 6th grade teacher at Meadowlark Elementary School nominated by Follett. John Arthur, a sixth-grade teacher at Meadowlark Elementary School in Salt Lake City, was the 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year and one of four finalists for 2021 National Teacher of the Year.

Teachers 332

Teachers Elementary School Elementary School Students 332

Edsurge

AUGUST 16, 2023

The integration of AI tools in English language arts (ELA) instruction has emerged as a potentially transformative pedagogical approach that could redefine the traditional landscape of education. Students who may never have paused to reflect and consider their writing can now do so at the touch of a button.

Languages 148

Languages Language Art Teachers 148

Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2018

“I love teaching and helping kids grow,” she added, “but I hate that writing instruction takes up hours and hours of my life.” A 2016 study of 3rd to 8th grade educators found that only 55% of teachers said they enjoy teaching writing. 9% of writing assignments in grades six to eight include long form writing.

Writing 150

Writing Teaching Education Feedback 150

eSchool News

JULY 30, 2024

In my 25 years of teaching, I have learned that finding and infusing arts into STEM takes the learning even further. In my current role as a STEAM Specialist, where I teach students from Pre-K all the way to 6 th grade, it’s important to use resources that can be tailored to their education level and lesson plans.

STEM 334

STEM Education Critical Thinking Students 334

eSchool News

APRIL 12, 2018

and state assessment data showed that 62 percent of our 907 students did not meet grade-level standards. The NWEA MAP assessments indicated severe readability issues: 19 percent of students scored at a Kindergarten or first-grade Lexile level. We are a Title I school in Riverside, Calif.,

English 225

English Schools Writing History 225

Edsurge

MAY 16, 2022

The ACT has seen the writing on the wall—and it doesn’t look good. Grade inflation is growing, and grade point averages alone are not enough for colleges to make informed decisions about applicants without an objective measure of competence—like, say, a standardized test. grade points, from 3.17 Its reasoning?

Grades 156

Grades Testing Interdisciplinary STEM 156

Cult of Pedagogy

APRIL 28, 2024

I teach third grade, when young readers typically transition from developing readers to fluent ones, and it’s at this stage that they’re ready to begin to analyze texts on a deeper level. Artful annotation inspires them to record their responses in their own unique ways. They write this on their posters.

Art 145

Art Teaching Feedback Reading 145

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

In Cobb County School District , we strive to ensure every student is reading on or above grade level by grade 3. The Cobb County Teaching and Learning Standards in English Language Arts provide a rigorous set of proficiencies in reading, writing, listening, speaking, and language.

English 252

English Languages Language Evaluation 252

eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2024

Awards can range from academic excellence and perfect attendance to contributions in sports, arts, and community service. This could include science fairs, art exhibitions, or community service projects. Activities like creating portfolios, writing reflective essays, or presenting on their learning journey can be very effective.

Achievement 303

Achievement Schools Counselling Feedback 303

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Imagine you’re teaching a class, and instead of that time-consuming grading, you have AI in the classroom, taking care of the rote tasks. However, here’s a thought: What if these AI systems could handle some of the more mundane tasks, leaving you to explore the art of teaching, to inspire curiosity, and ignite passion?

Ethics 300

Ethics Art Critical Thinking Writing 300

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 5, 2023

In a series of blogs, I’ll be exploring each thinking routine and providing suggestions for how teachers across grade levels can harness the power of these thinking routines with students. Art Analysis: Display a piece of art or a photograph and guide students through the routine.

Metacognitive Skills 325

Metacognitive Skills Ethics Critical Thinking Art 325

eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Key points: ChatGPT is here to stay, and it’s wise to now consider it a part of learning In fact, every assignment moving forward must be graded with ChatGPT in mind See related article: How educators can navigate AI-driven plagiarism You may have heard of ChatGPT. How are teachers supposed to grade these efforts?

Essay 337

Essay Plagiarism Assignments Learning 337

eSchool News

AUGUST 20, 2024

If you then encourage students to research topics that interest them, they’ll be even more motivated to read and write–and they may even have some fun. Helping students uncover their passions I once had a student who insisted on writing her research paper on body piercings. This novel by S.

Reading 325

Reading Assignments English Math 325

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Through the launch, DreamBox is bringing its patented, state-of-the-art adaptive platform for the first time to PreK-2 readers, offering personalized learning paths that adapt in real-time to every interaction, both within and between lessons, in a playful, engaging learning environment. Reading scores have been flat in the U.S.

Reading 275

Reading Intelligence Learning Art 275

eSchool News

DECEMBER 12, 2016

Over the 2015-16 school year, students who worked with Achieve3000’s literacy solutions, KidBizPro ® for grades 2-5, TeenBizPro ® for grades 6-8, and EmpowerPro ® for grades 9-12 ( Pro ) saw significant literacy gains. fourth-grade science and social studies. seventh-grade science. eighth-grade social studies.

Social Studies 246

Social Studies English Schools Art 246

eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2023

Create signs or posters with login information, and have more experienced Minecraft users, or students in older grades, come in to help younger students. Topics include science, math, computer science, equity and inclusion, art, esports, and more. Students write a book talk script and use a green screen app to record their book talk.

Education 294

Education Social Studies Writing Science 294

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

When was the last time you read one other than for grading? Whether text, video or something else entirely, each of these mediums encompasses a form of writing. The ubiquity and impact of digital writing can’t be ignored. The ubiquity and impact of digital writing can’t be ignored. engagement and passion.

Writing 167

Writing Teaching Essay Assignments 167

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. Under the MIZ program, there are 20 districts implementing IXL to boost achievement for students in pre-K through 8th grade.

Distance Learning 246

Distance Learning Exams English Math 246

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

IXL’s adaptive assessment, the Real-Time Diagnostic , accurately measures students’ grade-level proficiency and growth in key math strands, helping educators understand exactly what learners know and what they can do to improve. To further target instruction, the diagnostic provides educators with personalized action plans for each student.

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Math STEM Learning Art 291