Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

These practical techniques will develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities by creating intentional opportunities to enhance social and communication skills. One student communicated, “I felt heard, valued, and important in this class… everyone truly has the opportunity to openly share without judgment.”

Assignments 61

Assignments Art Critical Thinking Motivation 61

eSchool News

MAY 27, 2025

Focus on social-emotional learning Social-emotional learning (SEL) plays a key role in helping students with autism develop tools for self-regulation, communication, and interpersonal connection. Heres how that looks in practice. These arent just soft skills–they are essential for navigating school and life.

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Students Learning Styles Assignments Communication 234

eSchool News

MAY 5, 2025

Sometimes they will cold call students, while other times they will ask students to share what they learned after theyve had a chance to read the assigned material or discuss it with their classmates in groups. It is also an invitation for the speaker to be attentive to communicating with the entire class.

Culture 273

Culture Feedback Languages Language 273

k12 Digest

JULY 1, 2025

It can be intentionally designed to help students develop mindsets such as creative problem-solving, flexibility, initiative, empathy, embracing ambiguity, communication, and reflection. These aren’t just assignments. This means scaffolding teamwork, building communication skills, and offering different ways to contribute.

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Learning Critical Thinking History Secondary Education 249

eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2025

In the second phase of the lesson, teams rotate and are assigned to another group’s obstacle course. This task encourages them to work together, communicate effectively, and share their ideas. Creative Communicator Through sound recordings and robot storytelling, students creatively communicate their chosen narrative and character.

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STEM Interdisciplinary Collaborative Learning Communication 196

eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

CPS uses NotebookLM for clear communication and understanding around the district’s guidance and policies, ensuring they’re following district mandates. A recent Google blog post outlines how four different school districts are leveraging Google AI tools, like Gemini and NotebookLM, for innovative teaching and learning.

Education 215

Education Quizzes Coaching Special Education 215

k12 Digest

JULY 1, 2025

It can be intentionally designed to help students develop mindsets such as creative problem-solving, flexibility, initiative, empathy, embracing ambiguity, communication, and reflection. These aren’t just assignments. This means scaffolding teamwork, building communication skills, and offering different ways to contribute.

Learning 130

Learning Critical Thinking History Secondary Education 130

eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2025

These students might take longer to complete assignments or may miss visual cues from teachers, making it difficult to follow along with lessons. There’s a huge social aspect to education, as well–seeing expressions on teachers’ and fellow students’ faces is a major part of communication,” Mattern said.

Assistive Technology 205

Assistive Technology Students Textbooks Reading 205

Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2025

English learners often face challenges in understanding lessons, participating in discussions and completing assignments , which can lead to lower achievement and increased feelings of isolation. Elianis It has helped me communicate better with my classmates when working on a project. an EB student.

English 134

English Language Languages Assignments 134

Faculty Focus

JUNE 5, 2025

The initial enthusiasm for learning a foreign language may wane as other courses with demanding assignments compete for their attention. Rooted in interaction and real-world application, the communicative approach prioritizes meaningful engagement over rote memorization, helping students develop fluency in natural, immersive ways.

Language 96

Language Languages Instructors Culture 96

Teach Hub

APRIL 25, 2025

Encourage your students to work in groups and take on roles that complement their strengths, but instead of assigning totally separate tasks, focus on roles that require real teamwork. This helps foster skills that go way beyond the project itselfskills like communication, empathy, and teamwork. The goal is collaboration, not division.

Students 94

Students Communication Intelligence Motivation 94

Teach Hub

MAY 2, 2025

Students build communication skills, empathy, and problem-solving abilities by stepping into different roles. For example, If youre teaching a unit on community helpers, create a mini post office, grocery store, or hospital. How to Implement: Set up role-playing scenarios based on lessons.

Activities 81

Activities Learning Students Critical Thinking 81

Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

Institutional leaders play a pivotal role in championing AI adoption by fostering trust, ensuring transparent communication, and making informed decisions. Building trust requires: Transparency in Communication : Leaders should articulate the “why” behind AI initiatives, addressing both opportunities and risks.

Ethics 117

Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 117

Faculty Focus

JUNE 5, 2025

The initial enthusiasm for learning a foreign language may wane as other courses with demanding assignments compete for their attention. Rooted in interaction and real-world application, the communicative approach prioritizes meaningful engagement over rote memorization, helping students develop fluency in natural, immersive ways.

Language 65

Language Languages Instructors Culture 65

Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

Institutional leaders play a pivotal role in championing AI adoption by fostering trust, ensuring transparent communication, and making informed decisions. Building trust requires: Transparency in Communication : Leaders should articulate the “why” behind AI initiatives, addressing both opportunities and risks.

Ethics 74

Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 74

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Maybe they forget to turn in assignments, have trouble organizing their thoughts, or feel overwhelmed by fast-paced lessons. For many students, developing social awareness, confidence, and communication skills requires structured support. Effective communication is a key aspect of the BIC System.

Skills 137

Skills Schools Learning Students 137

Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2025

Authority, on the other hand, is when I decide what lessons to assign to students, or when they must read silently to themselves or aloud to the class. They are for everyone. I have control over their actions and learning. Of course, it's easier to be in control when your role as a teacher puts you in a position of authority.

Multiple Choice Questions 115

Multiple Choice Questions History Students Beliefs 115

Faculty Focus

MAY 29, 2025

This step was taken especially since it became more difficult for me over the years in the classroom to keep todays device-driven students focused beyond 10 seconds or less on an assigned major concept for each of my fifty-minute classes.Retained learning was there but not at the expected levels.In

Student Engagement 96

Student Engagement Syllabus Learning Students 96

Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

This transparency not only improves learning outcomes but also enhances communication between instructors and students. Group discussions, simulations, debates, and problem-solving exercises should reference or utilize outputs from the pre-class assignments. In-class activities should build directly on pre-class efforts.

Critical Thinking 88

Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 88

Elevate k12

JUNE 30, 2025

It is not designed to address functional, behavioral, social-emotional, communication, or transitional goals. Once classroom logistics are confirmed, we’ll match you with certified special education teachers and assign an Inclusive Learning Coordinator to support your program. We’ll take care of the rest.

Special Education 97

Special Education Teachers Disabilities Coaching 97

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 16, 2025

Discussing topics with peers, investigating problems and solutions, working together in teams, and finding their own preferred methods for completing an assignment lets students take charge of their learning. Ask them for help Some reluctant learners feel like they don’t belong in a classroom community.

High School 52

High School High School Beliefs Schools 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 7, 2025

Decide how you’ll communicate with students, caregivers, and admin 8. Establishing classroom organization by listing learning objectives, assignment due dates, and upcoming tests in your classroom lets you (and your students) stay one step ahead of the schedule. Don’t forget admin in your communications!

Grades 52

Grades Teaching Teachers Teaching Philosophy 52

Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

This transparency not only improves learning outcomes but also enhances communication between instructors and students. Group discussions, simulations, debates, and problem-solving exercises should reference or utilize outputs from the pre-class assignments. In-class activities should build directly on pre-class efforts.

Critical Thinking 94

Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 94

Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 11, 2025

Communicate major assignments and assessments in advance and give students opportunities to plan their time and effort. In a classroom focused on avoiding errors and completing tasks, students may see the purpose of a math assignment as completing items 1-17 without any errors so it can be checked and graded.

Academic Integrity 92

Academic Integrity Learning Assignments Feedback 92

k12 Prospects

JUNE 13, 2025

Building trust with schools requires consistent engagement, clear communication, and a proactive approach to solving their challenges. Strategy: Assign dedicated account managers to school districts to assist with onboarding and implementation. Offer extensive training sessions and continuous professional development opportunities.

Schools 52

Schools Failure History Learning Outcomes 52

Teacher Mood

JUNE 11, 2025

It helps you: Stay organized without relying on Wi-Fi Track changes over time Spot missing assignments at a glance Handle mid-year program changes with less stress Let’s take a closer look at some real-life teacher situations where a paper gradebook saves the day. Situation 1: “Is This Assignment Missing?” You’re standing at your desk.

Grades 52

Grades Special Education Assignments Testing 52

Organized Classroom

MAY 16, 2025

They serve as an excellent means of communication between home and school. Read & Post: Read & post homework assignments every day. Rank & Order: Have students number each assignment in order of “attack”, e.g. what is to be done first, second, third, etc. Homework agendas are used in schools everywhere.

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Students Assignments Testing Reading 70

k12

JULY 10, 2025

Online learning isn’t limited to slides and reading assignments. Fostering Community and Connection While online learning may look different from the traditional school environment, that doesn’t mean your child has to feel disconnected. Establish Clear Communication Routines: Help your child understand how and when to seek help.

Online Learning 52

Online Learning Quizzes Learning Motivation 52

Elevate k12

JULY 3, 2025

Keep a record of what services were impacted, how they were maintained or modified, and what communication was provided to families. Review whether each student’s IEP matches the current instructional model, staffing assignment, and support minutes they are receiving. Prioritize solutions that reduce lift on your internal teams.

Special Education 94

Special Education English Languages Language 94

eSchool News

APRIL 22, 2025

So I think it wasn’t that long ago we thought of student accounts as being pretty innocuous and it wouldn’t be unusual for a school system to assign easily guessable username and password to a student. And interestingly, in the last few years, we’ve seen students become a vector for school incidents as well. Celebrate right.

Education 199

Education Local Government Internet Questions 199

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 16, 2025

Assigned seats in a grid pattern aren’t your only option for an engaging classroom setup anymore! It encourages whole-group communication, which promotes the idea that every voice matters. There are endless possibilities for seating layouts in your classroom, and each has its own benefits.

Classroom Management 98

Classroom Management Discussions Grades Lecturing 98

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 25, 2025

Music Circle Time Special Education, Autism, Preschool & Speech Therapy Activity By Supporting Special Learners Grades: PreK-K Use classic tunes like the ABC Song and The Ants Go Marching to help students build communication and social skills through rhythm and repetition. After all, songs are just poems set to music.

Activities 52

Activities Elementary School Elementary School Students 52

k12

JULY 16, 2025

The flexibility K12 gives me is amazing, and I have the time to complete my assignments at a reasonable pace. I can take my time on assignments while also incorporating my career practices. I wake up, get ready, log in to my K12 School (OLS), where all my classes and assignments are, and start school. Absolutely!

Assignments 52

Assignments Schools Students Online Learning 52

Teach Hub

JUNE 10, 2025

Between assignments, end-of-year projects, sports practices, and planning for summer, things can become chaotic quickly—not just for teachers and students but also for parents. Maybe your child wants to boost their math grade, read a certain number of books, or finish the year with fewer missing assignments.

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Students Math Assignments Learning Styles 74

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 27, 2025

The activity is designed for students to communicate and work together, so your students will enjoy discussions and movement while working on their vision board templates. The vision boards are accompanied by a writing assignment, and then they’re all hung as a class display.

Learning Disabilities 52

Learning Disabilities Disabilities Students Art 52

eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

According to the survey , 69 percent of families prefer daily (48 percent) or weekly (21 percent) communication, yet only 52 percent are currently receiving updates at that frequency. Academic achievement and behavior must be evaluated separately and communicated distinctly. Leverage technology as part of your communications strategy.

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Grades Evaluation Students Achievement 159

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

What is your favorite way to communicate with friends? 19 Longer Journal Writing Prompts for High School For a deeper dive into your students thoughts, assign longer journal prompts for high school. Should students be allowed to use AI on their assignments? Do you like watching sports live or on TV?

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High School High School Writing Essay 52