k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

For instance, at B.School, we designed a cross-subject project around the theme “Our Green Neighborhood,” where students from Grades 3 to 5 explored science (recycling, energy use), math (data collection), and language arts (report writing and public speaking) through hands-on fieldwork and community interviews.

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The Hungry Teacher Blog

JULY 21, 2025

Friday: Pick Your Rhythm When you’re curriculum planning, you’re looking at a lot of different ELA skills: reading, writing, grammar, listening, and vocabulary. They might have 20 minutes dedicated to reading and 20 minutes dedicated to writing. For example, you might focus on Narrative Writing for three weeks. in sixth grade.

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Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 11, 2025

Missed Signals Shed Cheated in Her Previous Marathon The press coverage from Boston caught the attention of a New Yorker named Susan Morrow. The official corrected the mistake by writing down the time Ruiz had told him. The pressure students feel to get high grades and the pressure for teachers to give them are both real.

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Cult of Pedagogy

JUNE 22, 2025

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. The first book series I remember reading was in fourth and fifth grade. So now we go Old School.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 21, 2025

ELA class gives middle schoolers the opportunity to write creatively, read imaginative stories, and present their thoughts and opinions to peers. These short ELA activities for middle school get students thinking and writing quickly. If they’d prefer, let them write in a texting or social media format.

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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! Write a thank-you note to someone in your life. Have students write to the prompt before class begins. Do you like watching sports live or on TV?

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k12

JULY 21, 2025

12th grade student and SAC intern As high school students, we’re preparing to enter the working world. What are the first steps in writing a résumé? The most important thing for résumé writing is having something to put on your résumé. And what you write on your résumé isn’t limited to only actual jobs. By: Sophia H.,

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Edsurge

MAY 19, 2025

city by population, are reading below grade level. Both the loss of school librarians in Philadelphias school district and its disappointing reading scores caught the attention of Deb Kachel, a school librarian of 30 years. According to the Read by 4th coalition , 71 percent of fourth graders in Philadelphia, the sixth largest U.S.

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Teacher Toms Blog

JULY 22, 2025

Indeed, most school curricula don't introduce the idea until first or second grade when children are twice Naomi's son's age, and even then it's typically done using the dry convention of numerals and ciphering, rather than the rich, relevant metaphor of lonely and friendly numbers on a street of houses.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

MAY 30, 2025

Get kids ready for the next grade Over the summer, you can help prepare for whats next by reviewing key skills from the past year and gently introducing concepts theyll encounter soon. Pay attention to what sparks your childs curiosity, and help them find ways to deepen their skills through inquiry-based learning.

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eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2025

She no longer feels comfortable inviting students in her argument and persuasion class to discuss and write about politics and current events. We do all these DEI trainings, and our kids still can’t read and write on grade level,” she said. “We We still have a 30-percentage-point gap between Black and white students.

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Teach Hub

MAY 19, 2025

Consider writing your learning objectives in I can statements that are simple, concrete, and kid-friendly. This will help you spot which students are getting it and which are not, before its time to grade something. Quick writes: Give students a prompt and one to two minutes to jot down their thoughts.

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eSchool News

APRIL 2, 2021

According to the most recent data from the National Assessment of Educational Performance (NAEP), two-thirds of K-12 students are not writing at levels expected for their grade level. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, writing had not received the same attention as math or reading. Why is writing so important?

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Texthelp ®, a leading education technology company focused on helping learners of all ages and abilities improve their reading, writing, and math skills, today announced the launch of WriQ ®, a cloud-based writing assessment and achievement tool. “Writing is a subject where national norms have been missing,” adds McKay.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

As students rotate to this station, they receive focused attention and resources that address their unique learning challenges or advanced needs, ensuring that each student is supported where they are in their learning journey. Group 2 (On Grade Level): Students read a standard-level folktale and discuss the central message.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

However, encouraging students to read in and out of class is challenging as small screens command much of their time and attention. Based on the reading data I’ve collected from my students, the percentage of students reading well below grade level is rising. Response to Reading Choice Board.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Sometimes this is the result of students who are distracted or not paying attention. Writing or typing detailed directions is time-consuming. Even really young students in kindergarten and first grade who may not be able to read, can press play on a video and watch the teacher explain how to complete a task.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

When I volunteer in my children’s elementary classrooms (1st and 3rd grade), I am struck by how frequently the teacher finds time to work directly with small groups of students to offer additional support, review concepts, assess understanding, and practice skills. At the secondary level scenes like this are less frequent.

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Edsurge

MAY 21, 2020

Historically, we’ve mandated students attend school, but we’ve incentivized them to do well by rewarding them with grades, GPAs and class rankings. In a pre-COVID-19 world, the logic was simple: You get good grades to get into a good college. But thanks to COVID-19, grades have suddenly lost their meaning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 24, 2024

Creative writing techniques can make essays more engaging and original while maintaining the required objective structure. This approach not only captured students’ attention but structured arguments more clearly. However, it’s possible to use creative writing ideas to help you come up with a unique essay.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 16, 2024

1st Grade A critical skill for first graders is to not only understand the idea of a “digital citizen” but why it’s important to be one. How does paying attention to their surroundings at the mall equate to paying attention on websites? Can students identify each other? Break the class into two.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

My days fly by in a blur of driving the kids to school, working, making dinner, cleaning up, packing lunches, lesson planning, and grading. Yet, those slow mornings feel far away as I write this. I am writing this blog because the lack of balance in my own life has left me feeling exhausted.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 28, 2022

A nod from a top science magazine to the game many parents wish their kids had never heard of should catch the attention of teachers. It’ll start with a plot of land and students will write the story, cast the characters, create the entire 1776 world. This follows Common Sense Media’s seal of approval. Again, think Legos.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 2, 2016

Student engagement is “ the degree of attention, curiosity, interest, optimism, and passion that students show when they are learning or being taught.” ” The truth is I didn’t need to teach my 9th and 10th-grade students what an RSA animated film is or how to create one. Why not let students figure it out?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 29, 2025

Teachers find AI tools that grade assignments, create lesson plans, and offer personalized student support. Some AI assistants grade papers, while others spot students who might need extra help. When papers need grading or test scores need tracking, AI steps in. Will AI replace teachers?

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 1, 2021

Teachers can pop in and out of breakout rooms while students discuss academic topics and collaborate around shared tasks, but it isn’t the same as walking around a classroom with watchful eyes and attentive ears. It is not something that I would put in a grade book. What am I still confused about?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In the early elementary grades, the assumption that PBL is simply too much for young learners can be a frequent roadblock. Some ideas of what PBL might look like in a first grade classroom include: A group of strong readers begin reading nonfiction books about a topic of their choosing and write their own story about the topic.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 28, 2024

Essay writing is a crucial skill for academic and professional success because it teaches clear, logical, and persuasive communication. In this blog post, we’ll unlock the secrets to successful essay writing and share 10 proven tips to help you level up your writing game. What is Effective Essay Writing?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 18, 2023

Read how to draft an IB extended essay below Writing Strategies for an Extended Essay in the International Baccalaureate Program IB is a rigorous two-year project for personal and academic development. However, more importantly, it contributes to the overall diploma grade. The IB sets criteria and guidelines for the write-up.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

AI can help students write stronger essays, solve tricky math problems, and even manage their stress levels, all while giving TAs more time to focus on what matters most–building meaningful connections with students. Diffit provides leveled resources as well. Nearly all generative AI tools offer a summary function. Documentor.cc

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eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2021

And that’s just one example of using technology to enhance writing skills, public speaking skills, and stimulating imagination while learning about a critical historical moment.”. Casey Foundation shows that students who were not proficient readers by the end of third grade were four times more likely to drop out of high school.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 31, 2018

In the new year, when we receive our mid-year i-Ready results, I want to celebrate our students’ growth, paying particular attention to those who were below grade level on their fall assessment and have worked hard to make meaningful progress since then.”. Jenna Rosienski, 7th-grade teacher, Franklin Middle School, Wisconsin. “My

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 7, 2016

When we met for her annual review this year, one of her goals revolved around her learning how to extend her writing. Last year, I’d bought a marble composition notebook, and I told her that we would write every day. Although it wasn’t the easiest idea to implement (I mean, it still required reading and writing during her break!),

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

I ’m a writing instructor in higher education. I’m also a writing specialist in a support center. I work with students from all disciplines and cultural and linguistic backgrounds where I cover the whole spectrum of writing instruction. I don’t proofread text or explain what it takes to get a better grade.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 6, 2023

From their focus on hands-on learning to a lack of district-provided devices in the lower grades, the reasons are both pedagogical and budgetary. These days my teaching is at the college level, but I’ve found that at least one challenge never changes, regardless of the age of the students: There is so much to pay attention to all the time!

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 30, 2023

This ensures they are exposed to grade-level academic content while developing their English language skills. ELs need ample opportunities to practice speaking, listening, reading, and writing in English. Culturally responsive teaching is also vital for supporting ELs.

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eSchool News

MARCH 13, 2025

To boost teacher morale, reimagine the teacher role For more news on teacher burnout, visit eSNs SEL & Well-Being hub Todays teachers are coping with a wide range of stresses, from chronic student absenteeism to limitations on what you can teach and parents pressuring you to change grades.

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