eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

In addition, the company takes the Engineering and Design class of science teacher Dr. Eric Wong on a tour of its assembly lines and hands-on activities in its training facility and metrology lab. For example, Victoria Hawkins, Mercy’s assistant STEM coordinator and science teacher, noted that algebra is frequently used in chemistry class.

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STEM High School High School Schools 281

eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2017

While many of us agree that’s a step in the right direction, “whats” typically compartmentalize efforts and building tasks instead of culture. As such, we all—regardless of community, economy, demographic, age or any other data point—are compelled by one factor: belief. As professionals, we’re pretty darn good at the “whats.”

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Questions Beliefs STEM Culture 266

eSchool News

AUGUST 9, 2024

Students used the PlayLab platform to experiment with and iterate on their ideas, with projects like an inquiry-based guessing game for students and a tool to make lessons more culturally relevant for teachers. These examples show how AI can enhance learning experiences, making them more engaging and interactive.

Teaching 327

Teaching Essay Teaching Methods Intelligence 327

eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

But TikTok, and social media more broadly, continues to capture curiosity and attention, and it’s not all just dance videos–Indiana science teacher @ChemteacherPhil commands an audience of more than 3 million followers on the app. This leads to a culture of experimentation, creation, and inquiry. Is there a lesson in that?

Teaching Methods 315

Teaching Methods Lecturing Schools Beliefs 315

Edsurge

AUGUST 21, 2017

For years, school leaders in Loudoun County, Virginia “had been talking about a one-to-one technology initiative,” says Josh Ajima, instructional facilitator for technology at Dominion High School and Loudoun Academy of Science. But if you search for designs related to identity, history, or culture,” he says, you find nothing.

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Culture Beliefs History Students 130

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

At the heart of AEFs teaching methods is the belief that learning should be engaging and accessible. Creating an empowering learning environment starts with a school culture built on structure, consistency, and emotional support. Small class sizes ensure that every student receives the individual attention they need.

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Skills Schools Learning Students 144

eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2025

A meta-analysis of studies, including data from 145,000 students in 33 nations, tell two notable truths: By age six, kids already see girls as worse than boys at computing and engineering Kids see girls as far superior in reading and writing by age eight, a belief that strengthens over time.

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STEM Reading Beliefs Middle School 241

Edsurge

AUGUST 15, 2017

We should learn from experiences, particularly if those experiences show our previous beliefs to be untrue. So why are people so easy to fool when it comes to beliefs about learning? But those beliefs persist. To explore this, let’s connect neuromyths to other phenomena that have been observed in social and behavioral science.

Learning Styles 161

Learning Styles Beliefs Learning Evaluation 161

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Adaptive Educators By constantly adapting our curriculum, we have the ability to critically examine the culture we’re sharing and work to change the beliefs and messages schools transmit. I could pour even more energy into helping kids learn how to build community if AI helped them build their academic skills.

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Teaching Beliefs Education Culture 217

eSchool News

AUGUST 18, 2023

No other subject comes close in terms of difficulty, with English ​​(16.8%), history (14.7%), science (12.3%) and world languages (11%) following way behind. Brainly’s users also seek help in science (18.84%), social studies (17.2%), and English (16.3%). of all subject searches and underscoring the need for assistance.

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Education Schools English High School 246

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

She harnesses the power of many platforms, devices, and peripherals to offer her students personalized instruction, inclusivity, data-driven feedback, cross-cultural exchanges, and the support of other educators at their school. At the same time, a national movement away from Balanced Literacy toward the science of reading had begun.

Education 327

Education Elementary School Elementary School Math 327

Edsurge

JULY 22, 2019

Suguey was able to build her Alexa Skill through Hello World , a K-12 computer science program based in Austin and San Francisco, an organization I lead, that allows students to learn computer science skills that aren’t being taught in your average classroom. In 2013, among B.S. We know confidence is not borne in a vacuum.

Beliefs 167

Beliefs Exams Science STEM 167

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

college-educated workforce today but hold only a quarter of the science and engineering jobs. Cultural norms and pervasive beliefs remain a hindrance to improving diversity in the STEM workforce. Cultural norms and pervasive beliefs remain a hindrance to improving diversity in the STEM workforce.

STEM 167

STEM Beliefs Participation Culture 167

Edsurge

JANUARY 11, 2023

Everett Collection/Shutterstock At the same time, I also recognize that my privileged experience in Hawaiʻi was forged by settler culture , the effects of which still persist in the state educational system. Conversely, I also have settler students who push back and say “it is not their culture.”

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Teachers History Culture Intelligence 206

Edsurge

APRIL 12, 2021

When Dr. Jo Boaler started her teaching career in inner-city London—in a culturally diverse school population with roughly 250 different languages spoken—she was tasked with teaching math to students assigned to the bottom track. As far as the school system was concerned, this was the group destined for low-level achievement.

Math 217

Math Curriculum Beliefs Achievement 217

Edsurge

MARCH 2, 2019

One can see school reform, and actual schools, continue to reflect society’s dominant cultural tropes regarding modernity. Even popular culture, where robot teachers and wired students have been a staple of science fiction for decades, demonstrates our tendency to project current beliefs that schools should “leverage” (i.e.,

Education 167

Education Beliefs History Culture 167

Edsurge

OCTOBER 12, 2021

At GoGuardian , our philosophical belief is that students are inherently curious, and it’s a matter of supporting teachers and schools to enable the right set of educational experiences. Research has shown that tools like Pear Deck that support active learning can improve equity, reduce achievement gaps and help improve school culture.

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Learning Outcomes Beliefs Student Engagement Feedback 217

Edsurge

AUGUST 15, 2018

There’s always something new I discover to help me better live out my beliefs about teaching. We have talked about grading and assessment , digital literacy , open education , caring for students , cultural competence , how people learn , and productivity. (You can read more about my background and university role here.)

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Art Science Teaching Mobile Devices 115

Edsurge

DECEMBER 17, 2019

It’s the belief that learning how to play music together is a powerful force for bringing together children across different backgrounds. Van Zandt says TeachRock is more than just music history; the idea is to use music as a hook to explore all kinds of subjects, from English to science and social studies.

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Art Education Learning History 213

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

We look forward to working with the STEM Career Coalition and Discovery Education to increase access to quality educational opportunities in science, engineering, and technology.”. A coalition of industry partners are joining forces with Discovery Education to impact the culture of STEM education in K – 12 schools nationwide.

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STEM Interdisciplinary Beliefs Culture 197

Edsurge

JULY 25, 2023

A frustrating combination of factors is keeping Latino students underrepresented in science, technology and math classes. Latinos who work in education are ready for change , and they say their culture already holds dear values like community-building and generosity that are needed to improve education for their students.

Teachers 148

Teachers Education Culture Ethics 148

Edsurge

JULY 7, 2023

Though there are a number of strong language programs across the country, a 2016 report published by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences showed evidence of declines in foreign language course offerings in elementary schools and middle schools over the years. were studying a world language or American Sign Language. I feared for my GPA.

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Language Languages Education English 178

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Over the summer, the professor from the University of California at Santa Cruz, spent a week at Harvard to learn how to redesign the mathematics for life sciences courses his institution offers. Thousands of students go through the university’s life sciences department, he adds, but a lot of them don’t graduate with degrees in those fields.

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Math Instructors Science STEM 218

Edsurge

JULY 23, 2021

According to the French social theorist Pierre Bourdieu, a college education provides graduates, especially those from elite universities, with not just a college degree, but with distinctive cultural qualities—the way graduates carry themselves, tastes they acquire and the economic class of their peers. million by contrast with $1.2

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Study Ethics Beliefs Lecturing 214

Edsurge

MAY 10, 2019

And in my own doctoral work here at Johns Hopkins I became interested in looking at the research on neuro and cognitive sciences and what of that is relevant to educators. Brain target four: What strategies are we using from the neuro and cognitive sciences to teach for mastery? I came up with six areas that I called brain targets.

Art 167

Art Learning Beliefs Achievement 167

Edsurge

MARCH 15, 2023

Building up the courage to ask for more, I sent a long-winded, evidence-based email to my administrators asking them to test it out in my science classroom, taking the opportunity to shake up our physical space – and perhaps emit an air of fancifulness. What Our Students Deserve Our public school students deserve the world.

Schools 178

Schools Beliefs Lecturing Culture 178

k12 Digest

APRIL 26, 2025

One of the standout features is its STREAM program: Science, Technology, Religion, Arts, and Mathematics. That belief creates a school culture built on respect, kindness, and forgiveness. They work together, reinforcing the belief that faith is a foundation, not a limitation. One of the most cherished traditions at St.

Knowledge 144

Knowledge Beliefs Schools Art 144

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In 1998, critical research that examined data from the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) revealed teaching methods varied significantly across cultures , resulting in a “ teaching gap.” According to video documentation in the study, U.S.

Problem-Based Learning 196

Problem-Based Learning Math Education Learning 196

Elevate k12

MAY 15, 2025

It takes the right strategies, thoughtful planning, and a belief that every learner can grow and succeed. Try This: Imagine youre teaching a new ecology unit to your 8 th grade science class. Creating a classroom where every student feels confident to contribute doesnt happen overnight.

Language 52

Language Languages Participation Writing 52

Edsurge

JUNE 28, 2023

Reversing the Freshman Funk When a student lacks a sense of belonging, it’s a sign that they might struggle to make progress in their college program, according to a study published in the May issue of Science. So in my culture, I would answer the question,” Mentor recalls. I would stop to start saying how I am. But in the U.S., “the

Middle School 175

Middle School Middle School Schools Students 175

Edsurge

JULY 18, 2017

It’s no shock to anyone—there is a gender disparity problem in the computer science world. three times that of other industries , but the number of females attaining computer science degrees is falling, as U.S. Rather, it’s a problem of culture and consistency. “A Reshma Saujani. Saujani, a former lawyer and the CEO/founder of.

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Failure Science Math Culture 127

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The online program offers a solution to families seeking alternative ways to have students educated, while maintaining the core belief that traditional schooling is valuable and not easily replaced. His dedication to excellence and steady support have created a culture of achievement and growth at Clover High School.

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Education Math Reading Secondary Education 287

Edsurge

MARCH 24, 2018

Girls Who Code reports that 74 percent of young girls express interest in STEM fields and computer science. in Electrical Engineering and a minor in Math and Computer Science. JWW: Your story will no doubt inspire a lot of young women in computer science to believe in the value of hard work and perseverance.

STEM 136

STEM Math Science Beliefs 136

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Sixth-grader, Chris Pozo, using the Summit Platform in is science class. Core to the charter network’s vision is a belief that students can be empowered to make choices that direct their learning, with guidance from teachers and access to real-time data. This is really about a whole belief, a way of educating, thinking and learning.

Beliefs 139

Beliefs Schools Assignments Grades 139

Edsurge

DECEMBER 10, 2024

When districts slot students into math classes based on ability they send conspicuous messages to those on the lower track that they are not smart enough, says Ho Nguyen, who was a K-12 math and computer science program administrator in San Francisco during the district's detracking attempt. Its worse when class and race intersect, he says.

Math 181

Math Grades Counselling Beliefs 181

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

It was not the belief that technology has yet to be harnessed to its highest potential that surprised me. As a student of cognitive science, I hold strong to the work of Lev Vygotsky, which suggests the latter and posits technology as a cultural tool. These tools become truly transformative when they’re used by teachers.

Teachers 167

Teachers Feedback Knowledge Beliefs 167

eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

— Edson Barton, CEO, YouScience The Science of Reading continues to gain momentum in changing how educators approach reading instruction, particularly in foundational skills for Grades K-3. For some, this may be a struggle to embrace due lack of access or belief that paper is better.

Schools 338

Schools Coaching STEM Evaluation 338