eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2025

Some students get funneled to the military pathway, despite having no aspirations to serve, because the aptitude test is easier to pass. In Washington state’s final year of the exit exam, around 1 in 10 high school seniors didn’t pass the English language arts portion, and 1 in 5 didn’t pass the math test, the Seattle Times reported.

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eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2025

Next, test some small changes Key Action: Pilot changes and gather feedback from students and educators A current partner school that is focusing on cell phone policies this school year is taking a deliberately slow approach to developing a policy. Our Listening In Protocols offer helpful ways to solicit authentic opinions from students.

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eSchool News

MAY 8, 2025

Florida is actively looking at removing graduation requirements which include passing a 10th grade English Language Arts assessment and a statewide algebra test. Now, they have proposed eliminating an Algebra II requirement.

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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). For my district, that enduring solution has been World Book. In fact, every teacher is a reading teacher.

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Languages Language English Math 271

eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2025

Enhances problem-solving & critical thinking Game development forces students to think like systems engineers, breaking down problems, testing outcomes, and refining solutions. They apply math, physics, logic, and art often without realizing it. The 5 key benefits of game-based learning in STEAM education 1.

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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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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 22, 2025

Nurture creativity with the arts 7. Environmental Science Curriculum – Full Year of Lesson Plans, Labs, and Tests By Suburban Science Grades: 10th-11th Standards: NGSS HS-ESS2-5, 2-3, 2-4 This comprehensive course is interactive, hands-on, and student-centered. The lessons meet the National Core Arts Music Standards.

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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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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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Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 247

eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

Billions of dollars and countless reforms have gone toward efforts to raise test scores and close achievement gaps. At Khan World School, a partnership between ASU Prep and Khan Academy, students have shown learning growth as high as 2 to 5 times national norms in math, reading, and language arts. These are not marginal improvements.

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Motivation Learning Students Achievement 276

Teach Thought

JULY 10, 2025

Knowledge is evaluated with a slew of assignments and tests, and a letter grade is given as a kind of trophy—As are big trophies, Fs trophies of the wrong kind, but trophies still. Here is the goal, here are the criteria being used to establish the terms of quality, now give it a shot and I’ll evaluate how well I think you did.

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Gamification Motivation Learning Learning Styles 102

Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

Pilot and Evaluate : Test AI applications in low-risk areas and gather feedback to refine strategies. Prior to joining ERI, Raffi led marketing and communications at the Maine College of Art & Design, where he oversaw a significant rebranding and digital transformation initiative.

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Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 108

Faculty Focus

JUNE 15, 2025

In The Art of Change , I call this the Paradoxical Mindset Cycle —an approach that doesn’t resolve contradiction, but uses it as an engine for insight. Try This in Your Class Tomorrow If you want to test this out without overhauling your syllabus, here’s a quick plug-and-play format: Choose a paradox related to your next topic.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 15, 2025

In The Art of Change , I call this the Paradoxical Mindset Cycle —an approach that doesn’t resolve contradiction, but uses it as an engine for insight. Try This in Your Class Tomorrow If you want to test this out without overhauling your syllabus, here’s a quick plug-and-play format: Choose a paradox related to your next topic.

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Syllabus Ethics Art Questions 85

Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

Pilot and Evaluate : Test AI applications in low-risk areas and gather feedback to refine strategies. Prior to joining ERI, Raffi led marketing and communications at the Maine College of Art & Design, where he oversaw a significant rebranding and digital transformation initiative.

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Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 70

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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Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 145

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

That vision became AEF Schools , a place designed for students who needed something differenta structured, supportive environment where learning goes beyond textbooks and tests. The Preparatory Programs support students who thrive in a structured setting without the added stress of homework or standardized testing.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 7, 2025

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. For students who are testing below grade level, incorporate the CCSS for language arts that are closer to their actual abilities.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 4, 2025

Put their science and teamwork skills to the test with a five-activity survival STEM resource. Using popsicle sticks and instructions from the resource, middle schoolers work together to construct and test their catapults in a physics lesson about different types of energy.

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Middle School Middle School STEM Activities 52

Edsurge

JUNE 27, 2025

There will be some of the smaller liberal arts colleges that have a good brand and offer a good experience. By corporations who do very little testing to see whether or not those products are safe or effective for children. What do we provide that needs to be in person now that you can get everything online?

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Teachers Pay Teachers

MAY 21, 2025

Like the smile from acing a test or the joy of earning a reward, those flashes of satisfaction are unforgettable. Turn off the lights and test it out. For teachers, watching students have those aha moments isnt just special: Its the dream. Ready to make more of those moments? Line the inside with aluminum foil, taping it flat.

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Elementary School Elementary School Science Schools 75

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 27, 2025

Believe it or not, there are a whole list of skills easy enough for a fifth grader (maybe even fourth, but I haven’t had time to test it yet). These can be adapted to other art programs like Canva. The program that says ‘pro’ more than any other is Adobe Photoshop.

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Skills Art Intelligence Curriculum 92

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 15, 2025

Students work on cars that they’ll later pit against each other in the ultimate test of mechanical engineering, aerodynamics, and creativity. Students master the art of hydraulics and/or pneumatics with a creative project that brings multiple engineering types together.

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Middle School Middle School Schools Science 52

1 plus 1 plus 1 equals 1

JULY 9, 2025

IEW Phonetic Zoo Grades: 3–8+ Approach: Audio-based, mastery with self-testing. Best for: Charlotte Mason-inspired families, kids who get test anxiety, visual learners. Best for: Christian homeschoolers wanting to integrate faith and language arts.

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Curriculum Teaching Philosophy Learning Styles Grades 52

k12

JULY 10, 2025

Creative Expression of Learning: Not every child shines through essays or multiple-choice tests—and that’s okay. 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.

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Cal Matters

JUNE 25, 2025

Some high school seniors graduated at the time with stellar grades but below-average test scores in math and English, she said. She eventually found her niche at the college newspaper, the Highlander, first as a contributing writer and then as arts and entertainment editor, where she oversaw coverage of books, fashion, movies and concerts.

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Teach Thought

MAY 18, 2025

This activity combines art and simple electrostatic concepts. Sink or Float Challenge Test a variety of household items in water. LEGO Zip Line Use string, pulleys, and LEGO figures to build and test a zip line. Test and redesign. Build a Catapult Use popsicle sticks, rubber bands, and a spoon to create a mini catapult.

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STEM Activities Math Discussions 52

eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2025

NSF has long been a primary funder of this work, and one of the few institutions that helps researchers not only test new ideas in the classroom, but figure out what worked and why–which is key to replicating a successful program. Families also got to put their building skills to the test.

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k12

JULY 7, 2025

Subject Areas (math, language arts, science, history, and more) – Your child can go from “I hate math!” Other times, you just need to move on and skip the whole “test” thing. to “I’ve got this!” with a few extra lessons. Assessments (or not) – Sometimes, you need a quick quiz to see if your child’s grasping the concept.

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Learning Math Game-Based Learning Learning Styles 52

Teacher Toms Blog

JULY 7, 2025

Despite the tattling, however, it's clear to me that they are both sufficiently practiced in the playground arts. The newcomers were firm in establishing their rights, even as the others seemed driven to test them. I'd just met the girl who had complained as well as her friend, a boy. There was definitely a "them vs. us" dynamic.

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Primary Punch

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

I can’t forget this month’s Dot Art, Hearts ! These little dot art worksheets are always fun and they brighten up the speech room or hallway when we display them. My older kids like using the dot markers but the dot-art is too simple for them. I like that they can then be sent home for home practice too.

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Languages Language Art Motivation 52

k12

JUNE 24, 2025

For example, I create content for my YouTube channel and art during the daytime. On the other hand, last year, my favorite was my elective art courses because I was studying 2D animation. Sometimes more if there’s a test coming up. My typical day is filled with personal activities. Who is your favorite teacher?

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

Use them to begin longer narrative essays, begin class discussions, or introduce elements of fiction in your language arts class. Narrative Writing Prompts: TASK CARDS By Stacey Lloyd Grades: 6th-10th Subjects: Creative Writing, English Language Arts Avoid writers block with a helpful set of narrative writing task cards.

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Teacher Toms Blog

JUNE 19, 2025

Without curiosity, educators are left with no alternative but manipulation through a system of punishments and rewards which are still not guarantees of learning, but rather of successful test taking. Art, music, and stories stood at the center of the school day. Testing was rare and largely inconsequential. Many students.

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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. Test your students’ funny bones and critical thinking skills with these science-themed riddles and jokes.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 23, 2025

Give high schoolers the chance to channel their growing maturity into reasoned, structured arguments fueled by their passionate opinions and perspectives through the art of debate! Practice perspective-taking by exploring pros and cons How strong are your students’ arguments when testing against a counterargument? 8; CCRA.SL.4

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Third Grade — Pixel Art. Pixel Art is the blocky drawing that is most famous for appearing in Minecraft. For example: Blue: A1, B1, C1, D1, G1, H1, I1, J1, A2, B2, I2, J2, A3, J3, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, When done, students have a neighbor test the directions to see if they can create the intended drawing.

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