k12 Digest

JULY 24, 2025

By reimagining chemistry education through the lens of literacy development, we can cultivate learners who are not only proficient in chemical knowledge but also capable of engaging with molecular phenomena in ways that are meaningful, relevant, and empowering. References American Chemical Society (ACS).

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k12 Digest

JUNE 13, 2025

As we consider the role of AI in our lives, one quote has kept popping up on my echo-chamber social media feeds: “I want AI to do my laundry and dishes so that I can do art and writing, not for AI to do my art and writing so that I can do my laundry and dishes” (Joanna Maciejewska). Maybe we are asking the wrong questions?

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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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Gamification Motivation Learning Learning Styles 102

Organized Classroom

JUNE 11, 2025

Creative Classroom Fundraising Ideas for Elementary Students One creative idea to engage elementary students in fundraising is to organize a themed event such as a “Read-a-Thon” or “Math-a-Thon.” This encourages teamwork and knowledge sharing while raising funds in an intellectually stimulating manner.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 13, 2025

Spanish Bulletin Board – Frida Kahlo art and culture lesson By Mister Senor Grades: 3rd-12th Illuminate Hispanic culture and art with this colorful, creative bulletin board about Frida Kahlo. We’re a Work of Art : Give students printouts of easels to create drawings of themselves.

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k12

JULY 10, 2025

Online learning isn’t limited to slides and reading assignments. Whether it’s a short video, digital art, a song, or a presentation, expressing knowledge in a format they enjoy can boost engagement and retention. Creative Expression of Learning: Not every child shines through essays or multiple-choice tests—and that’s okay.

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Online Learning Quizzes Learning Motivation 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

How do you decide whether to keep reading a book or to stop reading it? Use them to begin longer narrative essays, begin class discussions, or introduce elements of fiction in your language arts class. Imagine a world where you could read everyones mind, but no one could read yours. What about 3 hours?

High School 52

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Teacher Toms Blog

JUNE 19, 2025

But most people acquire most of their knowledge outside school, and in school only insofar as school, in a few rich counties, has come their place of confinement during an increasing part of their lives.” Art, music, and stories stood at the center of the school day. He taught himself to read by the time he was three.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

MAY 28, 2025

See your cultures art hanging in the Louvre or trending on social media? Bite into these delicious Would You Rather food questions Teenagers are roaming vending machines of knowledge. Endure thunderous soda slurps during silent reading or nonstop chip crunching in your ear? They are part scholar and part snack connoisseur.

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High School High School Questions Schools 52

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Other investors in the round include Chinese education firm TAL Education Group, Follett Knowledge Fund and Plum Alley Investments, along with LinkedIn’s CEO Jeff Weiner and senior vice president Mike Gamson, Deborah Quazzo (founder and managing partner of GSV Acceleration) and Sam Yagan (founder of OkCupid). That’s a mistake, she believes.

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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. Subjects like art and music — though they show little value in overall student success — are valuable in and of themselves. Read Jacqui’s tech thriller series, To Hunt a Sub and Twenty-four Days.

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eSchool News

MAY 25, 2017

When I first became principal, I was compelled to explore all aspects of what it meant to be a 21 st -century learner in an international baccalaureate context: as a global citizen, as a collaborative co-creator of knowledge, as a caring human being. She ended up doing an art installation and website on the theme “Rightfully Ours.”

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Technology Fairness Schools Ethics 407

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.

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Edsurge

MARCH 31, 2023

Arts education belongs in every student’s curriculum — and not just because the arts can improve skills in other content areas. As an instrumental music teacher, I am used to advocating that the arts are essential to all students even though they may not be classified as a core subject. Kennedy’s support for the arts in America.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

Reading Comprehension: Reading assignments, especially those involving complex texts, can take students varying amounts of time to understand and analyze. Students benefit from the freedom to read at their own pace, ensuring they fully comprehend the material before moving on.

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Teachers Art Feedback Writing 481

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Reading proficiency requires the mastery of many complex skills. From phonological awareness and the alphabetic principle to background knowledge and vocabulary, each component is integral to a reader’s ability to comprehend text. EdSurge: What does the science of reading show about the skills necessary to become a proficient reader?

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Reading Science Interdisciplinary Languages 186

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 1, 2021

What will students understand (content knowledge) or be able to do (skills) at the end of the lesson or learning cycle? 2 Assess Prior Knowledge. Other students may not have any prior knowledge on a topic. Teachers can use a variety of strategies to assess prior knowledge in class or online. 3 Design Learning Experiences.

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Learning Knowledge Discussions Writing 543

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

Too often the information students are asked to read and engage with online is abstract and unrelated to their lives. YummyMath asks students to apply math to real-world situations involving food, sports, weather, movies and entertainment, and art. Instead, learning should be focused on real-life challenges.

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Online Learning Learning Participation Knowledge 420

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; ? ABOUT KIDDOM.

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Art Languages Language Blended Learning 246

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The global health crisis forced students out of the physical classroom and into a new virtual world for nearly two grades, and their initial homework and test scores reveal a significant decrease in knowledge transfer, social skills, and core learning habits across a variety of subjects.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 21, 2024

Like, if someone's talking to me and I'm reading a book, I wouldn't hear them,” says Aylynn, an eighth grader in Pendergast Elementary District in Phoenix, Arizona. Her words describe the transformative power of reading — a skill that, unlike spoken language, humans are not naturally hardwired to master.

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Science Reading Interdisciplinary Languages 176

eSchool News

JULY 25, 2017

The ability to read, and read well, is a skill that follows students for the rest of their lives and yet it’s shocking how many children lack the early education support they need to develop this essential competency.

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Reading Teaching Teachers English 190

eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Adding IXL Language Arts to the list ensures that eligible local education agencies across the state can request reimbursement for purchasing the platform to enhance early literacy instruction. It then generates personalized action plans that help students eliminate their trouble spots, and grow their reading and writing skills.

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Secondary Education Grades Art Languages 256

eSchool News

AUGUST 20, 2024

While novels are engrossing for some students, teachers who use a variety of texts and media sources engage more students and address a broader range of topics and reading standards. These connections make students more interested in the stories they read, enhancing their overall classroom engagement.

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Reading Assignments Math English 319

Edsurge

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Rather, Stinky Feet Day is the students’ hard-earned reward for reaching new benchmarks in silent reading. Silent reading is sometimes referred to as the “other fluency,” with oral fluency being the traditional standard-bearer. Yet, silent reading is a critical, albeit often overlooked, aspect of literacy development.

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Reading Peer Review Elementary School Elementary School 155

Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2025

This student, a recent immigrant from El Salvador, often struggles because of his limited English ability in core subjects like math, reading and science. 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.

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Art English Languages Language 173

k12 Digest

APRIL 26, 2025

This is achieved through strong academics tailored to different learning styles, leadership opportunities, service projects, and a vibrant community of clubs, sports, and the arts. One of the standout features is its STREAM program: Science, Technology, Religion, Arts, and Mathematics.

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Knowledge Beliefs Schools Art 137

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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eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

BOSTON In 2024, more than 2,600 districts, schools, and state departments purchased or renewed licenses to Lexia Aspire Professional Learning or the Lexia LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional learning programs. Strength of reading is so important. It tells teachers what were looking for.

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Education Reading Languages Language 256

eSchool News

AUGUST 7, 2024

Rita Mortenson, the educational technology coach for Verona Area High School in Wisconsin, uses Google Arts and Culture. Google Arts and Culture offers over 1,600 experiments and counting. With Kandinsky Music, students can explore art while experimenting with color and emotions.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

English language arts (ELA) standards identify a set of foundational skills students must master in their progression to becoming skilled readers. K-5 student test scores plummeted in math and reading nationwide this year, erasing two decades of progress. Letter knowledge should also include letter-sound correspondence.

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Edsurge

APRIL 17, 2024

Over the past few years, more literacy tools have been using generative AI, either to accelerate children’s reading proficiency or to stimulate more reading interest. Using speech recognition technology to listen to a child read and using AI to offer feedback can be helpful as long as the technology is based on science-backed design.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Each year, we share our 10 most-read stories. This year’s 9th most-read story focuses on instructional strategies for better student engagement. Bringing parts of their personal lives into the learning process is not only motivating, but also improves knowledge retention over time.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 15, 2018

“Around fourth grade, students transition from just reading for reading’s sake—or just for pleasure—to reading for understanding content,” he explains. But if students are reading inefficiently, it means they can’t get enough information from the text to develop background knowledge—or to acquire vocabulary.

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Motivation Reading Skills Art 167

Cult of Pedagogy

APRIL 28, 2024

Whether you teach ELA or another content area, chances are your students read in your class. And if they read, there’s a chance they might need to annotate. Hopefully this post can offer some strategies to help your students establish annotation as part of their regular reading practice. Read, stop, jot, explain.

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Art Teaching Feedback Reading 145

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Reading changes our brains. The effects of reading on the brain are also strongly influenced by the medium through which we read. The effects of reading on the brain are also strongly influenced by the medium through which we read. It also changes the way we read. And that can have good and bad implications.

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Reading Attention Knowledge History 168

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Or read a portion of the interview below, lightly edited for clarity. EdSurge: Is teaching an art or a science? We actually wrote a post for our Teaching Center’s blog with that title, “Is teaching an art or a science?” It has by far been read more than any other blog post that we’ve written.

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