k12 Digest

JULY 1, 2025

These aren’t just assignments. Traditional tests don’t always capture things like creativity, grit, or collaboration. One of the participating students put it this way: “We weren’t just creating a marketing campaign; we were solving a real-world problem that mattered. That made all the difference.”

Learning 130

Learning Critical Thinking History Secondary Education 130

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).

Accessibility 95

Accessibility Disabilities Learning Disabilities Special Education 95

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 104

Gamification Motivation Learning Learning Styles 104

Teach Hub

MAY 2, 2025

Create a simple outdoor science experiment, like making rain gauges to track precipitation over time or test how different types of soil (sand, clay, and garden soil) absorb water and how erosion occurs. Explore buoyancy by testing different objects in a water bin to see which ones sink or float.

Activities 81

Activities Learning Students Critical Thinking 81

Edsurge

JULY 16, 2025

When I reviewed the data, I noticed a glaring pattern: The best-rated schools in Brooklyn with strong state test scores, robust programming and rave parent reviews were clustered in neighborhoods with high property values, PTAs that fundraise like Fortune 500s, lush parks and Trader Joe’s within walking distance.

Elementary School 114

Elementary School Elementary School Testing Accessibility 114

Edsurge

JUNE 3, 2025

Technology may pose solutions, too: some counselors say they are changing how they connect with students and are testing out artificial intelligence platforms. Or you could also look at it and itll say, Hey, this kiddo is not quite understanding the assignment. Might need to check on them, said Kemble.

Ethics 159

Ethics Schools Students Skills 159

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.

Plagiarism 118

Plagiarism Assignments Academic Integrity Writing 118

eSchool News

MAY 7, 2025

This means establishing alerts and working towards regular device audits, patch testing, and rollback strategies. Our ultimate assignment is to create cyber-secure classrooms for future learners. For schools running on lean IT teams, device management solutions offer much-needed relief.

Local Government 266

Local Government Counselling Intelligence History 266

Faculty Focus

MAY 29, 2025

After 13 years of testing higher-order active learning modalities in the classroom, collecting data, building a database, and analyzing student learning results in bi-annual principles of marketing classes, my colleague and I saw two important results emerge.

Student Engagement 96

Student Engagement Syllabus Learning Students 96

eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

They’ll memorize elaborate lore, master mechanics, mimic skills, and explain them to others—all without being assigned a single worksheet. Billions of dollars and countless reforms have gone toward efforts to raise test scores and close achievement gaps. So, the problem isn’t that most kids aren’t self-directed learners.

Motivation 277

Motivation Learning Students Achievement 277

Cult of Pedagogy

APRIL 27, 2025

But if you’re new here, I’ll give you a very quick overview: Retrieval practice is the act of trying to recall something you learned from memory by doing things like taking a test on it or using flashcards instead of just looking at, rereading, or reviewing the information. “So basically, why did you pick that response?

Multiple Choice Questions 80

Multiple Choice Questions Teachers Writing Questions 80

Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2025

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. Some students opted for a good old-fashioned test. They are for everyone. I have control over their actions and learning. Some students created Canva presentations and Google Slides.

Multiple Choice Questions 115

Multiple Choice Questions History Students Beliefs 115

Edsurge

MAY 29, 2025

The decision has also emboldened opponents of the emerging school choice movement, which aims to give parents options beyond the assigned district public school, often using public dollars to do so. Drummond at the end of April, less than a month before issuing its decision.

Schools 76

Schools Assignments Questions Testing 76

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 16, 2025

No matter what subject you teach, spend time showing students how to take notes, how to study for tests and quizzes, and how to balance their time between homework and other after-school activities. Find new ways to assess learning Reluctant learners often suffer from test anxiety , especially by the time they reach high school.

High School 52

High School High School Beliefs Schools 52

Teach Hub

MAY 22, 2025

Its a creative and meaningful way to wrap up a unit, and not to mention, it gives you insight into their thinking that a test never could. This really works with students who think in pictures or have a harder time connecting with more traditional assignments. The goal isnt for students to land on one right answer.

Art 57

Art Students Assignments History 57

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

That vision became AEF Schools , a place designed for students who needed something differenta structured, supportive environment where learning goes beyond textbooks and tests. The Preparatory Programs support students who thrive in a structured setting without the added stress of homework or standardized testing.

Skills 137

Skills Schools Learning Students 137

Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

Actionable Tip : Assign a dedicated AI governance team to monitor adherence to policies. Pilot and Evaluate : Test AI applications in low-risk areas and gather feedback to refine strategies. Actionable Tip : Draft an ethical AI charter and solicit campus-wide feedback. Actionable Tip : Evaluate outcomes against predefined KPIs.

Ethics 117

Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 117

Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

Actionable Tip : Assign a dedicated AI governance team to monitor adherence to policies. Pilot and Evaluate : Test AI applications in low-risk areas and gather feedback to refine strategies. Actionable Tip : Draft an ethical AI charter and solicit campus-wide feedback. Actionable Tip : Evaluate outcomes against predefined KPIs.

Ethics 74

Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 74

Faculty Focus

JUNE 15, 2025

I still assign readings. Try This in Your Class Tomorrow If you want to test this out without overhauling your syllabus, here’s a quick plug-and-play format: Choose a paradox related to your next topic. Since then, I’ve started every class not with content, but with creative tension. But I don’t start there anymore. Make it messy.

Syllabus 85

Syllabus Ethics Art Questions 85

Faculty Focus

JUNE 15, 2025

I still assign readings. Try This in Your Class Tomorrow If you want to test this out without overhauling your syllabus, here’s a quick plug-and-play format: Choose a paradox related to your next topic. Since then, I’ve started every class not with content, but with creative tension. But I don’t start there anymore. Make it messy.

Syllabus 98

Syllabus Ethics Art Questions 98

Teacher Mood

JUNE 11, 2025

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. Situation 1: “Is This Assignment Missing?” Include the assignment name and date at the top of each column. You’re standing at your desk. Things change.

Grades 52

Grades Special Education Assignments Testing 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 7, 2025

For students who are testing below grade level, incorporate the CCSS for language arts that are closer to their actual abilities. 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.

Grades 52

Grades Teaching Teachers Teaching Philosophy 52

Elevate k12

JULY 3, 2025

The result: districts are facing shortages of educators who are not only qualified to teach, but certified in areas where compliance is non-negotiable, such as delivering IEP services, bilingual content-based instruction, or state-tested core courses. Pay special attention to Title I campuses and state-tested subjects.

Special Education 94

Special Education English Language Languages 94

k12 Prospects

JUNE 13, 2025

Decision-makers want reassurance that a product or service has been tested and proven effective in similar environments. Strategy: Assign dedicated account managers to school districts to assist with onboarding and implementation. A lack of experience in the K-12 market can make it challenging to secure contracts.

Schools 52

Schools Failure History Learning Outcomes 52

Organized Classroom

MAY 16, 2025

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. They also don’t waste valuable time mulling over more difficult assignments. Color Coding: Highlight any tests (e.g.

Students 70

Students Assignments Testing Reading 70

Priceless Ponderings

MAY 25, 2025

There are test tubes, beakers, and maybe even open flames depending on the grade level. Assign roles if needed: Material manager Safety monitor Clean-up captain Use those lab rules as a guidepost for behavior. From fire drills to test tubes, safety rules should be as routine as sharpening a pencil. And yeslets talk fire drills.

Science 52

Science Activities Classroom Management Critical Thinking 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 15, 2025

Students work on cars that they’ll later pit against each other in the ultimate test of mechanical engineering, aerodynamics, and creativity. Assign a specific type of race car construction project, such as rubber band cars, balloon cars, and bottle box cars, or allow students to use their own materials from home.

Middle School 52

Middle School Middle School Schools Science 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 16, 2025

Assigned seats in a grid pattern aren’t your only option for an engaging classroom setup anymore! Teacher-created classroom setup resources can give you new ideas that have already been tested out by other educators. There are endless possibilities for seating layouts in your classroom, and each has its own benefits.

Classroom Management 98

Classroom Management Discussions Grades Lecturing 98

Teachers Pay Teachers

MAY 21, 2025

Like the smile from acing a test or the joy of earning a reward, those flashes of satisfaction are unforgettable. Turn off the lights and test it out. Help students understand how wind, ice, and water wear things down by assigning group or partner investigations using simple foods like graham crackers.

Elementary School 75

Elementary School Elementary School Science Schools 75

k12

JULY 10, 2025

Online learning isn’t limited to slides and reading assignments. If your child is reluctant to get involved with other students, give them a little push to participate fully in group assignments or peer review activities. Creative Expression of Learning: Not every child shines through essays or multiple-choice tests—and that’s okay.

Online Learning 52

Online Learning Quizzes Learning Motivation 52

Teacher Toms Blog

MAY 30, 2025

She's recently learned that his teachers were dangling these mandated breaks as a "reward" for completing this or that assignment. Indeed, the research finds just the opposite: every human ever tested thinks more clearly while their body is in motion. Her son's IEP (Individualized Education Program) calls for regular "movement breaks."

Motivation 104

Motivation Assignments Testing Writing 104

k12

JUNE 24, 2025

Sometimes more if there’s a test coming up. They also provide a detailed rubric for how work will be graded on each assignment, which is super helpful in maintaining the quality of work I need for the grade I want. They have lots of different ways of contacting us, which is a main component of being taught in an online private school.

Schools 52

Schools Grades Students Online Learning 52

Elevate k12

JUNE 20, 2025

High workload: Besides teaching classes, grading assignments and exams, and providing feedback, full-time teachers must plan lessons, attend meetings and professional development programs, and organize extracurricular activities. States that paid the highest salaries were Washington ($72.3k), California($73.2k), and New York ($76.4k).

Teachers 52

Teachers Education Attention Coaching 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

19 Longer Journal Writing Prompts for High School For a deeper dive into your students thoughts, assign longer journal prompts for high school. Students can keep a long-term journal to respond all year long, or they can use journal prompts as a springboard into a class essay or assignment. Do parents deserve respect no matter what?

High School 52

High School High School Writing Essay 52

k12

JUNE 10, 2025

For starters, my online school allows me to have flexibility in my class and assignment schedule. At 12:30 PM, I attend my student advisory council meeting, and then at 1:30 PM, I finish working through my psychology assignments, notes, and readings from that week. It is hard to list all the things.

History 52

History English Schools Students 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 30, 2025

Test your students’ funny bones and critical thinking skills with these science-themed riddles and jokes. Students can work on their own or in teams to test their knowledge of facts while solving subject-specific riddles. Test their knowledge of organelles and their functions with scavenger hunt activities.

High School 52

High School High School Schools Math 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 23, 2025

Practice perspective-taking by exploring pros and cons How strong are your students’ arguments when testing against a counterargument? Should students be allowed to use AI on their homework assignments? Is it ever okay to cheat on a test? Allow students to take turns moderating debates when they’re not assigned a topic.

High School 52

High School High School Schools Counselling 52