eSchool News

MAY 9, 2025

When cleaning up some materials on a backup drive, I came across an article I wrote for the September/October 1997 issue of Book Report , a journal directed to secondary school librarians. What are you using AI for in your school/classroom? The digital tide has swept in new tools, habits, and expectations.

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

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. Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is using NotebookLM and Gemini for curriculum review and district guidance. What are you using AI for in your school/classroom?

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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. What are you using AI for in your school/classroom? See the full list of schools with winning teams.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

That realization has implications not just for how we understand student engagement, but for how we design schools…and why AI alone can’t get us where we need to go. But the more I’ve observed students in and out of school, the more convinced I’ve become that it’s based on a faulty assumption. At the time, that critique gave me pause.

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Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2025

It was OK to use AI in this scenario, the mom said, but they shouldn’t use it for writing school assignments. It’s a major concern that generative AI will impact school development at a really developmentally critical time for young people,” Rubin adds. And they themselves also recognize this.”

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Edsurge

MAY 29, 2025

Although it is not known for swiftness, the Supreme Court surprised the nation last week with a relatively speedy decision on its first case involving charter schools. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School v. For charter school advocates, the decision was a relief and a close call. The court heard oral arguments for St.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 13, 2025

Navigating the Disorienting Dilemma As we reason through this innovative technology, we will question truth and reality. I also realized that once I was exposed to the Paul and Elder model for critical thinking in grad school, I was ignorant. Ultimately, our students look up to us and use our guidance in their learning.

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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 117

eSchool News

MAY 7, 2025

By implementing a comprehensive IRP, schools can not only minimize the impact of cyberattacks but also enhance their long-term cybersecurity posture. When students own the device in question, the situation gets a little trickier. For schools running on lean IT teams, device management solutions offer much-needed relief.

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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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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!’" These are the opening lyrics to Operation Ivy’s song, “ Gonna Find You. ” history in an urban St. Martin’s class.

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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. Elianis: Before using the tool, I couldnt ask questions or talk to other students in the classroom.

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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. What a good question. As a TA, I even received rubrics with that language.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 13, 2025

Navigating the Disorienting Dilemma As we reason through this innovative technology, we will question truth and reality. I also realized that once I was exposed to the Paul and Elder model for critical thinking in grad school, I was ignorant. Ultimately, our students look up to us and use our guidance in their learning.

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Critical Thinking Intelligence Education Learning 122

Teach Hub

MAY 2, 2025

How to Implement: Assign students a real-world problem, such as designing an eco-friendly home, creating a marketing campaign for a fictional product, or developing a plan to improve their school. How to Implement: Pick a thought-provoking question related to a book, historical event, or current issue.

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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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Faculty Focus

APRIL 22, 2025

The key question is: how can we transform AI from a potential source of plagiarism into a valuable educational resource? Strategic Approaches to AI Integration One effective strategy is to intentionally redesign classroom activities and assignments to incorporate AI tools. Dont Ban ChatGPT in Schools. Department of Education.

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Teacher Mood

JUNE 1, 2025

Not only is it okay to stop grading every single assignment , but there’s also a smarter way to ensure your students are learning and growing: self-checking student work. Math Fluency Practice Without the Grading Drain You assign a daily math warm-up with 50 addition facts. Because sometimes, the old-school way really is better.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 15, 2025

I walked into my classroom and started with a question I didn’t know the answer to. The Paradox Effect That one question—unresolved, unanswerable, alive—did more to wake up my students than any HBR case ever had. I still assign readings. I never position the question as rhetorical. Students asked sharper questions.

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Teach Hub

JUNE 12, 2025

Reciprocal reading is a structured yet flexible strategy where students work together to make sense of a text using four roles: summarizer, questioner, clarifier, and predictor. 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.

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eSchool News

APRIL 22, 2025

School systems experience nearly daily security incidents with increasing sophistication, resulting in data breaches, financial losses, and operational disruptions. 11 to discuss the evolving landscape of digital threats in schools. Computer generated transcript below: Kevin Hogan OK. They face growing cybersecurity risks.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 15, 2025

I walked into my classroom and started with a question I didn’t know the answer to. The Paradox Effect That one question—unresolved, unanswerable, alive—did more to wake up my students than any HBR case ever had. I still assign readings. I never position the question as rhetorical. Students asked sharper questions.

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Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 11, 2025

As the potential for students to misuse AI tools raises ongoing questions about accountability, cheating, and academic integrity, a scandal from the past offers insights into the future. Inquiry about integrity begins with the question Does this work accurately represent the students skills and understandings?”

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Teachers Pay Teachers

MAY 21, 2025

These experiments are easy to set up and can be done at home or at school. Help students understand how wind, ice, and water wear things down by assigning group or partner investigations using simple foods like graham crackers. So you know theyll love slime and ice cream experiments.

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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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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 7, 2025

All you need to add is a classroom full of eager middle schoolers, and you’ve got the best school year ever! Keep a copy of your teaching philosophy nearby 8th Grade ELA teacher Essentials You Didn’t Know You Needed Seamlessly transition 8th grade ELA students to high school 1. Table of Contents 1.

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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. Want the real story?

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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. Online learning isn’t limited to slides and reading assignments. Encourage your child to participate!

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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

Organized Classroom

MAY 16, 2025

Homework agendas are used in schools everywhere. They serve as an excellent means of communication between home and school. Routines and expectations should be set firmly in place at the beginning of the school year and monitored closely. Read & Post: Read & post homework assignments every day. Awesome Agendas: 1.

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Teacher Mood

JUNE 17, 2025

This isn’t about assigning blame or beating yourself up. Ask Yourself the Right Questions To make meaningful changes, dig a little deeper. A Teacher’s Guide to a Better School Year Self-Checking Student Work to the Rescue! Ask yourself: What routines ran smoothly without constant reminders? Transitions? Group work?

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Priceless Ponderings

MAY 25, 2025

Its about setting the tone for your entire school year. Start With Clear Classroom Expectations The start of the school year is the perfect time to introduce your science lab safety rules. Your students are already learning about school rules and classroom procedures, so why not include science safety in the mix?

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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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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. So my question became, “How do I encourage my students to read in a way that lights a fire for them, so that they don’t see it as just another torturous reading assignment from their dumb teacher?”

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 25, 2025

Give them a try during Music in Our Schools Month in March. Add music to classic recess games When you think of music in elementary school, you might picture kids pounding out rhythms with Boomwhackers or squeaking away on recorders. Assign each note a number value and show students how to clap or snap the different notes.

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Edsurge

MAY 5, 2025

Computer science should begin early and continue throughout elementary, middle and high school. In many schools, computer science instruction is assigned to teachers based on availability rather than expertise. Computer science curricula should be turnkey, ready for any educator to pick up and teach.

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