eSchool News

MAY 5, 2025

Having conducted well over a thousand observations of K-12 teachers over the last 15 years, I have noticed there is one piece of feedback I have given more than any other–and it involves a seemingly minor word change. Multiple times in any class period, teachers call on students to contribute to the lesson of the day.

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Culture Feedback Language Languages 264

Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2025

Afterward, the participant’s mom, who helped them publish the book, discussed the use of AI with the student. It was OK to use AI in this scenario, the mom said, but they shouldn’t use it for writing school assignments. I think a lot of the teachers and parents don’t know, either.”

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Essay Ethics Fairness Assignments 166

Cult of Pedagogy

APRIL 27, 2025

In the 10 years since I chose a book called Make it Stick for a book study in the summer of 2015, I’ve been encouraging teachers to add more retrieval practice to their teaching. She advises teachers to emphasize the importance of struggle and mistakes as part of the learning. Over 50,000 teachers have already joinedcome on in.

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Multiple Choice Questions Teachers Writing Questions 80

Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

Beginning Add literature/resources from neurodivergent, disabled, and diverse authors to assigned course readings and class activities. Provide multiple sources and access points for assignment requirements and expectations (written descriptions, presentations, instructional videos, examples, rubrics).

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Accessibility Disabilities Learning Disabilities Special Education 96

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. Now, I understand my teachers better. Ive seen students become more confident in speaking to both teachers and classmates.

English 129

English Language Languages Assignments 129

eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

What if the missing ingredient in student achievement isn’t better curriculum, tech, or teachers, but better motivation? What if the key to unlocking motivation isn’t something intrinsic to students, but something found in their relationships with peers, teachers, mentors, and communities? All of those are real.

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Motivation Learning Students Achievement 269

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 7, 2025

A good classroom management system, a novel list, and a set of writing prompts go a long way to set students and teachers up for success. We’ve gathered our favorite 8th grade ELA teacher essentials, including tips for brand-new teachers and seasoned veterans alike. Add accountability activities to your units 9.

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Grades Teaching Teachers Teaching Philosophy 52

Faculty Focus

APRIL 22, 2025

Strategic Approaches to AI Integration One effective strategy is to intentionally redesign classroom activities and assignments to incorporate AI tools. Here is one example from an AI reflective assignment that I tried out in my classes, followed by some other actionable strategies you may want to try out.

Ethics 89

Ethics Plagiarism Education Intelligence 89

Cal Matters

JUNE 26, 2025

Turnitin, a longtime leader in the plagiarism-detection market, released a new tool within six months of ChatGPT’s debut to identify AI-generated writing in students’ assignments. That detector first became popular among professors when the internet made it easy for students to copy and paste information from websites into their assignments.

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Plagiarism Assignments Academic Integrity Writing 118

Teach Hub

JUNE 27, 2025

Discuss how Thomas Edison, Bill Gates, Whoopi Goldberg, etc. By discussing the many success stories of famous people who overcame great adversity through perseverance, you can make a real impact on a struggling student’s life. Struggling in school can be frustrating for both you, as the teacher, as well as the student.

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Teaching Failure Students Feedback 97

Faculty Focus

JUNE 1, 2025

Each assignment has 1-10 points, with a total of 100 points. In my more recent students evaluations, students say they are less stressed, they are more motivated, and they understand assignment expectations at the beginning of the semester. I especially wanted students to understand that the final assignment was anything but.

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Grades Evaluation Assignments Instructors 75

Faculty Focus

JUNE 24, 2025

Students do not learn much just sitting in classes listening to teachers, memorizing pre-packaged assignments, and spitting out answers. Online courses can quickly become overwhelming as the emails, discussion posts, and papers roll in like the next COVID-19 variant. For example, look at the log in records. Dr. Jennifer P.

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eLearning Students Assignments Feedback 70

Faculty Focus

JUNE 24, 2025

Students do not learn much just sitting in classes listening to teachers, memorizing pre-packaged assignments, and spitting out answers. Online courses can quickly become overwhelming as the emails, discussion posts, and papers roll in like the next COVID-19 variant. For example, look at the log in records. Dr. Jennifer P.

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eLearning Students Assignments Feedback 68

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 16, 2025

Assigned seats in a grid pattern aren’t your only option for an engaging classroom setup anymore! Conference Seating: Best for whole-class discussions 2. Horseshoe: Best for class discussions and inclusivity 5. With large conference seating, teachers may find it hard to be locked in the middle of the square.

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Classroom Management Discussions Grades Lecturing 98

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 16, 2025

Use SEL check-in strategies to check up on struggling kids in your class who seem less interested in the instruction, including teacher-to-student journals for learners to keep you up to date on their lives. Shift to a student-centered classroom It’s no secret that teacher-centered classrooms are on the way out in the 21st century.

High School 52

High School High School Beliefs Schools 52

Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2025

As the seminal punk band so adequately expressed for millions of teens across the country, no one represents the concept of authority better than their teachers and administrators. In most classrooms, the management boils down to, “I’m the teacher, so I’m in charge.” I’m the fun teacher! Naturally, this bummed me out.

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Multiple Choice Questions History Students Beliefs 113

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 Learning Motivation Learning Styles 105

Teach Hub

JUNE 12, 2025

But what it does is something that every teacher hopes for: it helps students take control of their own reading process. Each role targets a specific reading skill, and when students cycle through all four, they’re not just reading, they’re processing, discussing, and deepening their understanding. It’s fairly simple.

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Reading Discussions Fairness Questions 66

Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

AI-enabled systems such as adaptive learning platforms, chatbots, and generative tools like ChatGPT can provide students with on-demand explanations, simulate peer discussions, offer low-stakes quizzes, and give instant feedback. AI Tools In the Flipped Classroom 2.0 Flipped Classroom 2.0

Critical Thinking 89

Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 89

Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

AI-enabled systems such as adaptive learning platforms, chatbots, and generative tools like ChatGPT can provide students with on-demand explanations, simulate peer discussions, offer low-stakes quizzes, and give instant feedback. AI Tools In the Flipped Classroom 2.0 Flipped Classroom 2.0

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Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 95

Faculty Focus

MAY 11, 2025

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates recently stated in an interview that advances in AI will mean the humans will no longer be needed for most things, and stated that doctors and teachers in particular could be replaced by AI (CNBC, 2025). Trickle down engagement: Effects of perceived teacher and student engagement on learning outcomes.

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Instructors Motivation Critical Thinking Students 98

Faculty Focus

JUNE 15, 2025

They create a space where both students and teachers can explore, not just explain. I still assign readings. Here’s what I learned the hard way: Bad paradox = bad discussion If the question is too vague or too clever, students freeze. Have students pair up and discuss both sides for five minutes. Something provocative.

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Syllabus Ethics Art Questions 98

Faculty Focus

JUNE 15, 2025

They create a space where both students and teachers can explore, not just explain. I still assign readings. Here’s what I learned the hard way: Bad paradox = bad discussion If the question is too vague or too clever, students freeze. Have students pair up and discuss both sides for five minutes. Something provocative.

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Syllabus Ethics Art Questions 85

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Maybe they forget to turn in assignments, have trouble organizing their thoughts, or feel overwhelmed by fast-paced lessons. Teachers use direct, explicit instructionbreaking down complex concepts into manageable stepsso students can grasp new ideas without feeling lost or overwhelmed.

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Skills Schools Learning Students 137

Teach Thought

JULY 11, 2025

Strategy to actuate : Revisit old questions—through a journal prompt, Socrative discussion, QFT ( Question Formulation Technique ), or even a fishbowl discussion. Cause them to need something, not simply to finish an assignment, but to achieve the goal they set for themselves.

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Learning Students Critical Thinking Game-Based Learning 93

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 21, 2025

By making reading assignments as creative as the books they’re covering! Assign creative book reports Forget the standard five-paragraph book report format! Host a literary game show ELA teachers have a wealth of riches when it comes to game show options! Bring popular game shows like Jeopardy! Keep it interesting.

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Middle School Middle School Activities Schools 52

Teach Hub

APRIL 30, 2025

Keeping students engaged is a daily goal that teachers are always trying to hit, and for good reason: its directly tied to how much students learn and retain. Discuss behavior boundaries, noise levels, and how to move safely and respectfully in an outdoor space. Assign roles within each group to help students stay focused.

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Activities Teaching Learning Attention 81

eSchool News

APRIL 22, 2025

11 to discuss the evolving landscape of digital threats in schools. And it’s increasingly common that we’ve seen school systems literally have to close, send students and teachers home and not even be able to deliver any services whatsoever. I’m joined once again by our resident cybersecurity expert, Doug.

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Education Local Government Internet Questions 193

k12

JULY 10, 2025

Here are some ways you can support active learning at home: Breakout Rooms (in live sessions): If your child attends live virtual classes, ask their school or teacher whether breakout rooms are part of the setup. Discussion Forums: Some programs include online forums where students can continue conversations beyond the classroom.

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Online Learning Quizzes Learning Motivation 52

Edsurge

MAY 5, 2025

As educators and industry leaders, we must ask: What do students and their teachers need to prepare for a future that is still unfolding? Instead, an early elementary lesson might involve discussing what computers are, how they help people and their role in students daily lives.

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Science Ethics Education Students 111

k12

JULY 18, 2025

Online school students use computer skills to access classes, communicate with teachers, conduct research, review materials, and turn in assignments. Video Conferencing and Collaboration Showing up to class online means knowing how to access the digital classroom and chat with teachers and peers virtually, rather than face-to-face.

Skills 52

Skills Internet Students Assignments 52

Priceless Ponderings

MAY 25, 2025

As a science teacher, especially in the elementary grades, teaching these rules isnt just about safety. Ive got you, teacher friend! Top 10 Simple Science Safety Lab Rules for the Classroom Heres a kid-friendly list of science safety lab rules I like to teach at the beginning of every year: Always listen to your teachers directions.

Science 52

Science Activities Classroom Management Critical Thinking 52

eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

Hands-on experimentation with AI tools is more valuable than theoretical discussions – “the difference between nothing and expert is about 15 minutes” of actual usage. AI should primarily benefit learners, not just teachers or administrative systems.

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Education English Assignments Writing 278

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. Ease back from breaks with vision board planning Settling back into school routines after seasonal and holiday breaks is hard for students and teachers alike.

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Learning Disabilities Disabilities Students Art 64

k12

JUNE 24, 2025

Even teachers would try to take parts of my lunch away if they deemed it not healthy enough. My Teachers & Classmates Do you have a favorite subject? Every teacher supports students differently since all students have their own way of learning.” Who is your favorite teacher? My favorite teacher is my homeroom teacher.

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Schools Grades Students Online Learning 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 11, 2025

Try these 7th grade writing prompts for journaling, group discussion, or formal essays: Which is better for connecting with friends: TikTok or Instagram? You’ll also get three customizable covers perfect for group assignments, novel studies, and independent projects. Should teachers allow students to listen to music while working?

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Writing Grades Essay Middle School 52

Teacher Toms Blog

JULY 21, 2025

Registration is now open for Teacher Tom's Play-Based Learning Summer Camp (see below). That's right, at the roots of Western civilization lies the transformative idea that school should be a place of leisure, a time to discuss and study, not what others assign you, but rather according to what gives you pleasure.

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Questions Discussions Study English 82