eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2025

What are you using AI for in your school/classroom? Many schools haven’t clearly communicated guidelines for AI use in classrooms. That’s why AI literacy is essential–not just for students, but for families and schools as well. To reinforce SEE principles at home and school, consider the following steps: 1.

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Edsurge

JUNE 20, 2025

When she needed a fun end-of-year activity for her first-grade students incorporating Candyland, gummy bears and phonics, Irene Farmer turned to ChatGPT. “It Starbridge , which uses AI to help businesses spot early buying signals from school districts, looked at 5,000 U.S. Grading, especially, is viewed with skepticism.

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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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eSchool News

JUNE 10, 2025

The future of AI in education must be a shared effort across curriculum providers, district and school leaders, and policymakers. These platforms offer unprecedented opportunities to personalize learning, refine curriculum development, and support teaching. The result?

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eSchool News

MAY 8, 2025

In 2024, both Oklahoma and Wisconsin lowered what it means for students to be proficient in grade-level content. Students who would have been performing below standards and assigned intervention support are now being told they are passing. Minnesota, Florida, and North Carolina are rolling back high school math or English requirements.

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eSchool News

APRIL 24, 2025

As AI becomes more widespread in education, more than half of high school students (56 percent) polled think it can go a long way in reducing math anxiety, a new global survey shows. The survey polled 1,500 11th and 12th grade students from across the U.S. What are you using AI for in your school/classroom?

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 7, 2025

Teaching 8th grade ELA can be a uniquely rewarding experience, as long as you’ve got the right tools. But is that enough to prepare new teenagers for 9th grade? We’ve gathered our favorite 8th grade ELA teacher essentials, including tips for brand-new teachers and seasoned veterans alike. Table of Contents 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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Cal Matters

JUNE 26, 2025

And as faculty members grapple with what this means for grading, tech companies have proved yet again that there’s money to be made from panic. 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.

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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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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Its a familiar story for many parentswatching their child struggle in school, knowing they are capable but somehow unable to thrive in a traditional classroom. They envisioned a school where children who didnt fit the standard mold could still succeed, not just academically but socially and emotionally.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 16, 2025

Use these classroom strategies for reluctant learners in high school to build relationships, stoke curiosity, and build a learning team that focuses on student success. Use ice breakers for high school students to learn more about them as individuals. Table of Contents 1. Begin with a fresh start 2. Create personal relationships 3.

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Teach Hub

APRIL 25, 2025

Take a few minutes to ask about what lights them up outside of school. 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. If you’re not sure where to start, tap into their interests.

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Teacher Mood

JUNE 1, 2025

When the Grading Stack Becomes Too Much As the classroom quiets and the last student heads out the door, you finally take a breathonly to be met with the overwhelming sight of papers piled high, waiting for your attention. If youve ever wondered whether you really have to grade everything the answer is no. Some work is for practice.

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Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2025

public school students more than 5.3 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. Watch the Timekettle X1 AI Interpreter Hub in action at Olney Independent School District.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 14, 2025

This list of 8th grade writing prompts is sure to put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboards!) What middle school class has been your favorite so far? Use these 8th grade creative and narrative writing prompts to address CCSS for writing and to inspire even the most reluctant storytellers in your class. Yes, even math!

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Teachers Pay Teachers

MAY 21, 2025

Fun Experiments for Kindergarten and 1st Grade Stir up some wiggles and wide-eyed wonder through inquiry-based learning where elementary students will marvel their way to big ideas and critical thinking. Simple 2nd and 3rd Grade Science Experiments Grab your goggles; it’s time to explore.

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eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

The lasting effects of this isolation continue to shape our society, nowhere more visibly than in Americas schools. Compounding these issues is a shift in how families engage with schools and understand their childrens academic progress. One factor impacting families engagement with schools and teachers is the issue of grade inflation.

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Teach Hub

APRIL 23, 2025

Its been one of the most disliked school subjects for decades. Engaging Middle Schoolers in Math Middle school is when students start wondering, When will I ever use this? Its great for in-class use and also works well as a homework assignment. Lets be honest, math doesnt have the best reputation.

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The Applicious Teacher

MAY 25, 2025

Teaching UFLI in 2nd grade? After a full year of using the UFLI Phonics program in my second grade classroom, (and for two years prior in small group!) Personal Whiteboard with marker s Using UFLI in your Second Grade Classroom Before we get into it, I want to add a clarification. Magnetic Letters 2. Cookie Trays 3.

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Teach Hub

JUNE 27, 2025

When they hit a hurdle in school, they often freeze or, worse, give up. You have the power to help students tap into their full potential, even when they feel like school just isn’t clicking. The more they struggle in school, the more their brain is telling them that they are no good. That’s where you come in.

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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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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2025

“Back in school, you ever get busted for trying to walk and have some administrator tell you, ‘Son, you can shirk your obligations and try to be different from your peers, but the responsibility of your future is gonna find you!’" I asked my students, “Do you understand why you learn what you learn in school?” history in an urban St.

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Teacher Toms Blog

JULY 3, 2025

I can pick up this whole school!" "I Sadly, this type of experience is all too rare in American schools, especially the farther one gets from the preschool years. Grades and scores and other assessments are individual things. In school, to boast of one's prowess is no joke: it is the point. No you can't!" "You

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Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 11, 2025

Consider these definitions that I share in my book, AI with Intention: Principles and Action Steps for Teachers and School Leaders : Cheating is using a tool or resource to misrepresent ones knowledge and skills to receive undue credit for a task. But integrity is a different coin entirely. Miller, Murdock, Grotewiel, 2017).

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Teacher Mood

JUNE 11, 2025

Raise your hand if you’ve ever been caught in a login loop with your school’s online grading platform, only to give up five minutes later. I’ll share practical ways it helps with common grading and documentation headaches, plus a teacher-tested tip that keeps your paper gradebook in sync with your digital one. No hunting.

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k12

JUNE 11, 2025

Online learning has come a long way, but outdated myths still pop up—especially if you’re just starting to explore virtual school options. Through the Reel Me video competition, K12-powered students are busting the most common myths about online school and sharing what it’s really like to learn online. Think again.

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Elevate k12

JUNE 30, 2025

Commission on Civil Rights, 72% of public schools reported difficulty filling SPED roles , and over 1 in 5 lacked a full special education team altogether ( K–12 Dive ). This model provides full course instruction aligned to grade-level standards. According to a briefing from the U.S. We’ll take care of the rest.

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Teach Hub

JUNE 12, 2025

It’s an old-school strategy that works because it’s rooted in solid thinking habits. Group students together and assign each student a role. This strategy also works across grade levels. Here we’ll explain how it works and why it’s worth educators using it in their classroom. It’s fairly simple. First, you choose a text.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 15, 2025

With low-prep setup, challenging concepts, and the coolest finished projects ever, these class projects for middle school engineering classes are sure to inspire the next generation of future engineers in your class. Table of Contents 1. Make an indestructible cell phone case 2. Build the sturdiest bridge in class 3.

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Cult of Pedagogy

JUNE 22, 2025

Listen to the interview with Dan Tricarico: Sponsored by Alpaca and The School Me Podcast This page contains Bookshop.org links. The first book series I remember reading was in fourth and fifth grade. And 9 th grade seems like a good foundational place to start. So now we go Old School. Of course I’m teasing.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 11, 2025

With these engaging 7th grade writing prompts, students will dive into a world of self-expression. Challenge your advanced writers with writing prompts for middle school that go beyond 7th grade expectations. What habits help students stay focused at school and at home, and why do they work?

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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. Give them a try during Music in Our Schools Month in March.

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Elevate k12

JULY 3, 2025

Programs that fund after-school services, ELL support, and Special Education staffing are now in limbo, leaving states like California and Connecticut facing massive shortfalls with no warning ( CT Insider , AP News ). Without them, schools may struggle to provide coaching, mentoring, or skill development for staff already stretched thin.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 16, 2025

Assigned seats in a grid pattern aren’t your only option for an engaging classroom setup anymore! Pros: These non-traditional desk arrangements encourage students to be more creative, think analytically, and have more fun at school. There are endless possibilities for seating layouts in your classroom, and each has its own benefits.

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Priceless Ponderings

MAY 25, 2025

As a science teacher, especially in the elementary grades, teaching these rules isnt just about safety. Its about setting the tone for your entire school year. Whether youre diving into 1st grade science or setting up your 3rd grade science lab, classroom expectations and procedures are everything.

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k12

JUNE 24, 2025

12th grade student and SAC intern SAC Blog Series: Each year, the K12 Marketing Department hires a cohort of high school interns known as the Student Advisory Council or SAC. We asked them what makes online school so great, and here’s what Madison had to say. My K12 Why What do you like about online private school?

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