eSchool News

JULY 2, 2025

The Buck Institute for Education (dba PBLWorks ), a national provider of professional development for high-quality Project Based Learning (PBL), is launching PBLWorks TEACH , a web-based application with ready-to-use, standards-aligned, Gold-Standard PBL projects for middle school math, science, English Language Arts, and social studies.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

Students in higher education also deserve nurturing spaces that focus on utilizing their personalized strengths and needs to foster increased academic and social development. A costly misconception is that pedagogical approaches in higher education must be lecture-based and teacher-led.

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Assignments Art Critical Thinking Motivation 69

eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2025

Many schools haven’t clearly communicated guidelines for AI use in classrooms. This includes: Verifying AI responses with trusted sources Asking students to explain how AI supported their thinking Designing assignments that prioritize reflection and originality Yes, students might misuse it.

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Ethics Plagiarism Math Communication 259

eSchool News

MAY 27, 2025

When educators take the time to apply proven strategies, students with autism can and do thrive–academically, socially, and emotionally. 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.

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Students Learning Styles Assignments Intelligence 237

k12 Digest

JULY 1, 2025

His educational philosophy is centered on nurturing students’ thirst for knowledge and preparing them to do meaningful work in the future. If education is meant to prepare students for life beyond the classroom, then we must ask: are we equipping them with knowledge or wisdom? These aren’t just assignments.

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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. I have incorporated this particular linguistic shift into my work with other educators at Relay Graduate School of Education.

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Culture Feedback Languages Language 271

Faculty Focus

JULY 20, 2025

Reams have been written about the challenges with general education at US colleges and universities. Students often view general education requirements (gen eds) as “hurdles” to overcome on their way to the learning that matters to them. The sentiment is especially cacophonous in online education. Why am I doing this?”

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Syllabus Education Ethics Instructors 88

eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2025

Educators can adopt similar strategies to design interdisciplinary lessons that promote engagement, creativity, and foundational literacy and STEM competencies across grade levels. In the second phase of the lesson, teams rotate and are assigned to another group’s obstacle course. ISTE Standard for Students 1.1

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eSchool News

APRIL 22, 2025

Hello and welcome to the latest episode of Innovations and Education, eSchool News’s podcast on the latest and Greatest and Everything, Ed Tech. And see, we saw the US Department of Education starting to embrace its role in in helping school systems navigate this issue. So the US Department of Education’s work has ceased.

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Education Local Government Internet Questions 204

Faculty Focus

JULY 20, 2025

Reams have been written about the challenges with general education at US colleges and universities. Students often view general education requirements (gen eds) as “hurdles” to overcome on their way to the learning that matters to them. The sentiment is especially cacophonous in online education. Why am I doing this?”

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Syllabus Education Ethics Instructors 89

Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve at a rapid pace, educational institutions find themselves at a crossroads. Central to our discussion is the assertion that a “one-size-fits-all” approach to AI adoption is inadequate for educational institutions, whose missions and values differ significantly.

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Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 110

k12 Digest

JULY 1, 2025

His educational philosophy is centered on nurturing students’ thirst for knowledge and preparing them to do meaningful work in the future. If education is meant to prepare students for life beyond the classroom, then we must ask: are we equipping them with knowledge or wisdom? These aren’t just assignments.

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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. The ability to have central perception brought back into your set of tools for education is critically important,” said Roland Mattern, eSight’s director of sales and marketing.

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Assistive Technology Students Textbooks Reading 205

Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2025

As classrooms across the country become more linguistically diverse, educators face a growing challenge: ensuring that every student, regardless of English proficiency, can access learning, participate fully and feel included. Elianis It has helped me communicate better with my classmates when working on a project. percent of U.S.

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English Language Languages Assignments 128

Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve at a rapid pace, educational institutions find themselves at a crossroads. Central to our discussion is the assertion that a “one-size-fits-all” approach to AI adoption is inadequate for educational institutions, whose missions and values differ significantly.

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Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 71

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.

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Students Communication Intelligence Motivation 95

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.

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Language Languages Instructors Culture 91

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

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Student Engagement Syllabus Learning Students 91

Teach Hub

MAY 2, 2025

By engaging in these dynamic activities, students are empowered to connect academic concepts with practical applications, enriching and transforming their educational journey. Students build communication skills, empathy, and problem-solving abilities by stepping into different roles. They explore concepts deeply and collaboratively.

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Activities Learning Students Critical Thinking 82

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

With small class sizes, individualized instruction, and a focus on executive functioning, social-emotional growth, and life skills, AEF offers a unique educational experience tailored to each students needs. Maybe they forget to turn in assignments, have trouble organizing their thoughts, or feel overwhelmed by fast-paced lessons.

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Skills Schools Learning Students 137

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.

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Language Languages Instructors Culture 62

Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2025

In fact, in my practice as an educator who teaches U.S. 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. As teens grow into young adults, their desire to assert their own authority grows. history in an urban St. They are for everyone.

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Multiple Choice Questions History Students Beliefs 112

Elevate k12

JUNE 30, 2025

Meeting the Moment in Special Education Special education leaders are facing more pressure than ever before. Department of Education found that only 20 states fully met IDEA requirements , while the rest required assistance or intervention, often due to systemic noncompliance ( Disability Scoop ). In 2024, the U.S.

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Special Education Teachers Disabilities Coaching 97

Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

Enriching the Core Strategy The original flipped classroom model aimed to reverse the traditional structure of education by shifting the transmission of basic content, often done through lectures, outside the classroom, while using face-to-face class time for active engagement and problem-solving. Flipped Classroom 2.0: Flipped Classroom 2.0

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Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 80

Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

Enriching the Core Strategy The original flipped classroom model aimed to reverse the traditional structure of education by shifting the transmission of basic content, often done through lectures, outside the classroom, while using face-to-face class time for active engagement and problem-solving. Flipped Classroom 2.0: Flipped Classroom 2.0

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Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 89

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!

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Grades Teaching Teachers Teaching Philosophy 52

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.

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High School High School Beliefs Schools 52

k12 Prospects

JUNE 13, 2025

District administrators, procurement officers, and school boards need assurance that any investment they make will directly benefit students and educators. School purchasing decisions are often influenced by a combination of past experiences, budget constraints, and alignment with educational goals.

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Schools Failure History Learning Outcomes 52

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.

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Academic Integrity Learning Feedback Assignments 92

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.

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Grades Special Education Assignments Testing 52

Elevate k12

JULY 3, 2025

The Compliance Playbook Just Got Shredded In 2025, the rulebook for public education is being rewritten in real time. Department of Education, triggering major organizational shifts and a sharp decline in oversight capacity. At the same time, over $6 billion in federal education grants have been frozen.

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Special Education English Languages Language 94

k12

JULY 18, 2025

Online school students use computer skills to access classes, communicate with teachers, conduct research, review materials, and turn in assignments. Your kid will need to do research for their educational and professional journey. Students will likely tackle many assignments in Microsoft Word. Researching. Presentations.

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Skills Internet Students Assignments 52

k12

JULY 10, 2025

For many families, online learning opened the door to new possibilities in education. With the proper support and a few simple strategies, online education can be just as engaging as traditional classroom learning. Online learning isn’t limited to slides and reading assignments. The good news?

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Online Learning Quizzes Learning Motivation 52

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. Teacher-created classroom setup resources can give you new ideas that have already been tested out by other educators.

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Classroom Management Discussions Grades Lecturing 98

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 25, 2025

General education teachers can sneak a little Beethoven into science or roll with bucket drums in math. Assign different actions in the story specific sounds and have students play their instruments when those actions occur. Assign each note a number value and show students how to clap or snap the different notes.

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Activities Elementary School Elementary School Students 52

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.

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Learning Disabilities Disabilities Students Art 64

eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

Our education community across the country is still working to overcome setbacks in student achievement and learning progress , all while facing ongoing challenges such as chronic absenteeism, teacher shortages and burnout, and a noticeable increase in student mental health and behavioral concerns.

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Grades Evaluation Students Achievement 160