eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

Albuquerque Public Schools is focusing on grant writing and lesson planning. Teachers can use Gemini to create personalized lesson plans in a much shorter amount of time. With Gemini’s help, the district won four grants totaling $100,000, all by using Gemini to aid in grant research and writing.

Education 215

Education Quizzes Coaching Special Education 215

k12 Digest

JULY 1, 2025

Teachers can develop and design their own applied learning course(s), such as AL Business & Finance, AL Synthetic Biology, AL Engineering, AL Big Data Analysis, AL Epidemiology, AL Social Entrepreneurship, AL Creative Writing, and AL Fashion Design. These aren’t just assignments. That made all the difference.”

Learning 249

Learning Critical Thinking History Secondary Education 249

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.

Culture 273

Culture Feedback Languages Language 273

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. “It doesn’t have that fun feeling. .”

Multiple Choice Questions 80

Multiple Choice Questions Teachers Writing Questions 80

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. I think a lot of the teachers and parents don’t know, either.” A red use would be inappropriate or unethical, such as asking ChatGPT to write an essay based on an assigned prompt.

Essay 169

Essay Ethics Fairness Assignments 169

Cal Matters

JUNE 26, 2025

Why would students write anything themselves, instructors wondered, if a chatbot could do it for them? Indeed, many students have taken the bait, if not to write entire essays, then certainly to draft an outline, refine their ideas or clean up their writing before submitting it.

Plagiarism 117

Plagiarism Assignments Academic Integrity Writing 117

k12 Digest

JULY 1, 2025

Teachers can develop and design their own applied learning course(s), such as AL Business & Finance, AL Synthetic Biology, AL Engineering, AL Big Data Analysis, AL Epidemiology, AL Social Entrepreneurship, AL Creative Writing, and AL Fashion Design. These aren’t just assignments. That made all the difference.”

Learning 130

Learning Critical Thinking History Secondary Education 130

Elevate k12

JUNE 30, 2025

This reality is compounded by a nationwide shortage of certified special education teachers. SDI delivers real-time, IEP-aligned instruction and structured progress monitoring from a certified special education teacher. Here is what sets SDI apart: Certified Special Education Teachers, Guaranteed Every SDI session is led by a U.S.-certified

Special Education 97

Special Education Teachers Disabilities Coaching 97

eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2025

Because this type of vision loss affects tasks that require detailed focus, such as reading, writing, and recognizing faces, students with central vision impairment often face unique challenges that can affect their overall school experience. The glasses can help with these social challenges.

Assistive Technology 205

Assistive Technology Students Textbooks Reading 205

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. Keep writing prompts on hand 6.

Grades 52

Grades Teaching Teachers Teaching Philosophy 52

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.

Grades 74

Grades Evaluation Assignments Instructors 74

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. They must talk about what they are learning, write about it, relate it to past experiences, and apply it to their daily lives” (p. For example, look at the log in records. Dr. Jennifer P.

eLearning 69

eLearning Students Assignments Feedback 69

Teach Hub

APRIL 25, 2025

You can also weave in Howard Gardners theory of multiple intelligences to figure out how your students best express themselves; some shine when they write, others when they build, act, or code. It could be another teacher on your team, a specialist like an art or music teacher, or even a class in a different grade.

Students 94

Students Communication Intelligence Motivation 94

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. They must talk about what they are learning, write about it, relate it to past experiences, and apply it to their daily lives” (p. For example, look at the log in records. Dr. Jennifer P.

eLearning 67

eLearning Students Assignments Feedback 67

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 88

Ethics Plagiarism Education Intelligence 88

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 14, 2025

All you need is designated time in your class, the right writing materials, and a prompt that really inspires them. This list of 8th grade writing prompts is sure to put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboards!) ” You’ll also find tips for getting middle schoolers to write in every class. Yes, even math!

Writing 52

Writing Grades Middle School Middle School 52

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.)

Gamification 103

Gamification Learning Motivation Learning Styles 103

Edsurge

JULY 16, 2025

This frequently results in greater funding for local schools, yielding better resources, highly qualified teachers, robust programming and unsurprisingly, higher school ratings. And until it doesn’t, I’ll keep teaching, mothering, writing, and shouting — because this isn’t just policy. Black and Latinx. Working-class. But it does.

Elementary School 114

Elementary School Elementary School Testing Accessibility 114

Teach Hub

JUNE 27, 2025

If students are not getting the encouragement they need from home, then they need to get it from a teacher or a peer. Break Down Complex Tasks Big assignments can feel overwhelming, especially for students who are already behind. For example, if they’re writing an essay, help them focus on just the intro first.

Teaching 94

Teaching Failure Students Feedback 94

Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 11, 2025

The official corrected the mistake by writing down the time Ruiz had told him. 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.

Academic Integrity 92

Academic Integrity Learning Assignments Feedback 92

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 11, 2025

Ready to ignite your students’ imaginations and sharpen their writing skills? With these engaging 7th grade writing prompts, students will dive into a world of self-expression. They’re developing the skills to investigate real-world topics, explain ideas clearly, and write with purpose.

Writing 52

Writing Grades Essay Middle School 52

Faculty Focus

JUNE 15, 2025

They create a space where both students and teachers can explore, not just explain. I still assign readings. Write it on the board as the only thing visible when students walk in. The Paradox Effect That one question—unresolved, unanswerable, alive—did more to wake up my students than any HBR case ever had. Make it messy.

Syllabus 98

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. Write it on the board as the only thing visible when students walk in. The Paradox Effect That one question—unresolved, unanswerable, alive—did more to wake up my students than any HBR case ever had. Make it messy.

Syllabus 85

Syllabus Ethics Art Questions 85

Teachers Pay Teachers

MAY 21, 2025

For teachers, watching students have those aha moments isnt just special: Its the dream. Grass Head Science Journal – Growing Hair Experiment – Kindergarten & First By Class of Kinders Grade: K-1st Subject: Earth Sciences, Writing This experiment for kids includes a journal and a breakdown of the steps.

Elementary School 75

Elementary School Elementary School Science Schools 75

Organized Classroom

MAY 16, 2025

It is important as teachers to take the time to teach our students to use their agendas effectively. 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. Awesome Agendas: 1.

Students 70

Students Assignments Testing Reading 70

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 25, 2025

And these jams aren’t just for music teachers! General education teachers can sneak a little Beethoven into science or roll with bucket drums in math. No Prep Ta and Ti-Ti Music Worksheets By Aileen Miracle Grade: 1st-2nd Using the ta and ti-ti notes, students read and write patterns, copy patterns, and color patterns.

Activities 52

Activities Elementary School Elementary School Students 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

High schoolers write a lot every school day. How can you help them improve their writing skills and have fun at the same time? Thats where daily writing prompts come in! What is the first sign that youre going to like or dislike a teacher? Write a thank-you note to someone in your life. Are pranks funny or mean?

High School 52

High School High School Writing Essay 52

Cult of Pedagogy

JUNE 22, 2025

Like most language arts/English teachers, I always wanted to share my love of reading with my students. But with the advent of technology, the internet, and cell phones, it seemed like reading for pleasure (not to mention the requisite attention span) had gone the way of buggy whips, writing quills, and powdered wigs. Graphic novels?

Reading 75

Reading English Grades Attention 75

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. Screen Sharing: When working with a tutor or teacher in real time, screen sharing enables step-by-step guidance.

Online Learning 52

Online Learning Quizzes Learning Motivation 52

The Applicious Teacher

MAY 25, 2025

So today, I’m sharing some practical teacher tricks that make the whole routine run a little bit smoother. There is no cost to you, but this extra coinage allows me to continue creating free resources and writing awesome content for you! Tip #1 Use a Notebook UFLI includes a few key writing components.

Grades 52

Grades Learning Students Learning Disabilities 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. Assign roles within each group to help students stay focused. But lets be honest, coming up with fresh and creative ways to hold their attention isnt always easy.

Activities 81

Activities Teaching Learning Attention 81

Teacher Toms Blog

JULY 3, 2025

Teachers might assign a group project here and there, but we all know that the "smart" kids resent the "stupid" ones, concerned they will "hold them back" or not do enough of the work, taking relief in knowing that the grading, at least, will be individual. They hugged and jumped up and down, saying things like, "We did it!"

Schools 80

Schools Writing Grades Assignments 80

Teacher Toms Blog

MAY 30, 2025

I once randomly met a teacher from a local high school at a social event. The teacher shook his head, then said, "I worry about that kid." When I asked his teacher for more, he answered that he was "too quiet" and "shut in," that he didn't seem particularly engaged with school, and that he had a "motivation problem."

Motivation 104

Motivation Assignments Testing Writing 104

k12

JUNE 24, 2025

Even teachers would try to take parts of my lunch away if they deemed it not healthy enough. I also enjoy writing very much. While I don’t write my own stories frequently, I love drafting new ideas for written pieces. My Teachers & Classmates Do you have a favorite subject? Who is your favorite teacher?

Schools 52

Schools Grades Students Online Learning 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 27, 2025

Create a Word Wall: Have students write down words and quotes that feel relevant to the goals they listed. 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. Explore resources on TPT

Learning Disabilities 52

Learning Disabilities Disabilities Students Art 52

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 30, 2025

Today, the Ask a Tech Teacher international team is exploring how flowers inspire students in STEM, art, and ecology, how a bouquet can enhance tech-driven education and classroom joy. To weave that magic into any classroom, anyone can order a bouquet of flowers and have it delivered, ideal for sparking inspiration or gifting to a teacher.

STEM 81

STEM Art Learning Fairness 81

Organized Classroom

JUNE 12, 2025

Story starters for any grade level are a great way to practice writing skills. I remember being in 4th grade, and loving creative writing lessons with my teacher. What If Story Starters Writing prompts can be quick or lengthy. You can assign one prompt per week that is due by the end of the week.

Writing 68

Writing Assignments Reading High School 68