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. Learning That Works for Every Student Imagine a student who is bright, curious, and eager to learn but constantly struggles in a traditional classroom.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Key points: Digital learning is a key part of students’ school experiences As technology evolves, so, too, do students’ learning opportunities See related article: Is AI the future of education? Edtech tools, connected learning experiences, and 21st-century skills all play a role in preparing students for the future.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Luhtala suggests that political belief polarization may emerge because of people’s conflicting confirmation and desirability biases, which leads them to interpret new evidence as a confirmation of one’s own existing beliefs and theories. Related content: School librarians facilitate learning despite massive school closures.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 13, 2023

He shares how educators need to start taking credit for the learning happening in their classrooms by believing they are the ones causing that learning. Understanding learning does not just happen by chance is foundational for success. Understand Learning Beliefs. What are the steps you take to learn something new?

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Key points: It is critical to monitor AI systems for bias and impact on student groups AI use guide helps students navigate AI in learning AI’s transformative role in accessibility For more news on AI and bias, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub In the quickly evolving landscape of AI, education stands at the forefront.

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eSchool News

MAY 28, 2020

Culturally responsive teaching before COVID-19 and after should focus on keeping students’ cultural norms and beliefs in mind and putting time into relating to students who have different life experiences, languages, and values than your own.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 8, 2024

These four lessons learned from this past year really get into the subconscious to discover how we feel about AI in our schools. Students needed devices to learn in remote settings, so most schools that weren’t 1:1 before the pandemic became it almost overnight. Each year I share my predictions about these trends.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

But are we failing young minds when it comes to helping them develop a strong math learning foundation? Every such story reinforces my belief that one of the biggest areas of focus for any government should be the education of its children. Current math learning challenges.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Our goal is to shift pedagogy toward a “culture of thinking” that supports more student agency and more effective use of the learning space itself. As part of that mission, we knew we needed innovative furnishings for the learning environments, which would go hand-in-hand with that work. Here’s how we did it: 1.

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eSchool News

JULY 15, 2022

They are distant during class, uninterested in engaging with the material, and their beliefs confirmed every time they get a question wrong – “I can’t do math.” How can teachers combat this belief? Picture this: a student enters your classroom, a negative attitude at the ready. Make math relevant.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

There was no fanfarejust a vision, a small classroom, and a deep belief in what girls could achieve when given the right environment to grow. The schools Lifted and Unstoppable philosophy ensures every girl learns to trust her voice, take risks, and lead with confidence. The recently reimagined Learning Commons is a perfect example.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: Digital learning is a permanent classroom fixture–here’s how to integrate it Defining digital curriculum in a new era of learning 5 digital tools to enhance your social studies instruction For more news on digital trends, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Digital learning isn’t going anywhere–nor should it.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

It’s a common belief that testing anxiety affects only older students, such as those taking high school or college placement exams. In special education programs, many of our students’ disabilities are closely related to anxiety, and testing can be a trigger that heightens those negative thoughts and feelings.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2025

In elementary classrooms, the most effective model of blended learning is called the station rotation model. In elementary classrooms, the most effective model of blended learning is called the station rotation model. According to Blended Learning Universe (n.d.),

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 2, 2023

Feedback also Provides clarity on learning goals and expectations. Encourages engagement and active participation in the learning process. Promotes a growth mindset and a belief in the potential for improvement. Promotes a growth mindset and a belief in the potential for improvement.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

However, this belief is often misguided or a direct result of imperfect execution by school systems that struggle to adapt to a virtual format. An important aspect of learning for all students is the student’s perception of themselves as a learner.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

An effective school culture is a positive environment that supports learning for each and every student. In a healthy school culture, there’s a belief that every student holds unique gifts and talents, and has the innate ability to be successful. And, literacy impacts students of every age – from PreK to college and beyond.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 24, 2017

.” That line from Jim Knight’s book Unmistakable Impact highlights the power of dialogue as a vehicle to learn from the people around us. Learn from different perspectives. The value of discussions can hardly be overstated. They allow students to: Articulate their ideas. Ask questions. Make connections.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2024

TORONTO Tutor Doctor , the leader in one-to-one private tutoring, announces its global partnership with the world-class brand MindPrint Learning. As the only K12 solution that uses objective cognitive data to teach students how they learn best, MindPrint offers personalized strategies based on each students learning strengths and needs.

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eSchool News

MAY 11, 2020

So far, the best idea has been the growth mindset—the belief that ability to learn isn’t fixed, that it can change with your effort,” Duckworth says during her talk. . “How [do we] build grit in kids? The honest answer is, we don’t know. What we do know is that talent doesn’t make you gritty.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 30, 2024

Do you feel like our current approach to teaching and learning is working for either teachers or students? This belief is what drove me to develop my TEDx Talk titled “ Education Reimagined: Student-Led Learning.” If you answered, “no,” we are on the same page. Click the image to watch!

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 13, 2021

Last week, my class of teacher candidates explored the topic of building an online learning community. We talked about the importance of nurturing a learning community over time and providing regular opportunities for students to engage with each other to build relationships. 3 Go Deeper with a Dialogic Interview Format.

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eSchool News

MAY 26, 2020

Educators, practitioners, and administrators should identify the what, the why, and the how of essential social and emotional learning (SEL) skills when implementing these strategies in an effective manner, according to SEL advocates. The next three are belief ecologies: attitudes, habits of mind, and ways of thinking about the world.

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eSchool News

MARCH 9, 2020

VR and AR will change how we live, work, learn, and interact with each other. This belief caused me to start The Glimpse Group , a diversified VR and AR platform company made up of 9 unique software and services subsidiaries. Related content: 10 reasons to use AR and VR in the classroom.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 11, 2021

” I hope educators and educational institutions use this year and the lessons learned to reimagine “school” and how we design and facilitate learning. Much of that time has been focused on how to teach in online or blended learning environments. Learning happens in classrooms. The teacher is the expert.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 28, 2024

Our purpose is twofold: (1) provide our students with unique experiential learning opportunities; and (2) expand their understanding of the STEAM careers of the future. Subjects like mathematics and science are often learned in isolation, making it difficult for students to develop comprehensive ideas across the different disciplines.

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eSchool News

JUNE 5, 2025

At the same time, schools are working to reverse learning losses stemming from the pandemic. Psychologists call this deeper kind of fulfillment eudaimonia –a sense of meaning, purpose, and the belief that what you do truly matters. The latest NAEP scores show declines in reading and math among fourth and eighth graders.

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eSchool News

JUNE 28, 2022

What’s more, Minecraft and Roblox take core ideas from popular games and learning tools and make the possibilities infinite. “This idea that interest-driven learning directly influences longevity of engagement drives our belief in the power of Minecraft and Roblox as teaching tools,” Kreutter said.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 4, 2022

ReadTheory , an edtech company that helps students build reading comprehension skills, announced the findings of its new survey of nearly 1,700 teachers to get their insights into the challenges of implementing social emotional learning (SEL) programs in today’s tumultuous educational environment. To learn more, visit ReadTheory.org.

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eSchool News

JULY 24, 2024

However, educators said changing traditional beliefs about what education looks like is the #1 hurdle to implementing more personalized learning models, showing that many leaders recognize the need for personalized learning but struggle with how to shift traditional views.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 29, 2021

As a small rural district in Texas where 92 percent of students have families that are economically disadvantaged and where 68 percent of students are at risk, we place a big emphasis on social and emotional learning (SEL) and its value in the educational environment.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 24, 2022

Social-emotional learning,” or SEL , was a buzzword two years ago, but in 2022 it will be a necessity. As a school community, we need to focus on creating a joy of learning and togetherness. This year, I taught a lesson where students researched fairytales and folktales from around the world as we were learning about nationalism.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 30, 2023

Blended learning seamlessly weaves together online and in-person learning experiences to boost student engagement and meet the unique needs of a diverse class by providing flexible pathways through learning experiences. When students have a voice in their education, they become more engaged and invested in the process.

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eSchool News

MAY 28, 2019

Teachers, school counselors, and school leaders impact student social-emotional learning (SEL) to the degree that they transform each student’s mindset by empowering the self of the student. Student SEL is the process of deep change—changing beliefs, assumptions, and paradigms of reality.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

As novice sixth grade math and English teachers, weve learned to approach our mid-year benchmark assessments not as final judgments but as tools for reflection and growth. A growth mindset is the belief that abilities grow through effort and persistence. This allowed them to feel and have tremendous ownership over their learning.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 8, 2020

The report, Education Policy Issues for the COVID-19 Era: Policy Actions and Responses to Leverage the Moment for Future Readiness , offers insight into effecting high-level systematic change for the future of teaching and learning. Related content: 3 steps to help students’ learning after the pandemic.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning page Misconception: AI will encourage students to cheat. However, if a student uses generative AI to help them edit their college admission paper or brainstorm a science fair idea, there’s a belief that it is dishonest.

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