eSchool News
JUNE 5, 2025
The latest NAEP scores show declines in reading and math among fourth and eighth graders. Psychologists call this deeper kind of fulfillment eudaimonia –a sense of meaning, purpose, and the belief that what you do truly matters. At the same time, schools are working to reverse learning losses stemming from the pandemic.
Edsurge
JUNE 25, 2025
I walked into classrooms where ninth graders were reading at a third-grade level. Because contrary to popular belief, not every Black child is navigating poverty, violence or a broken home. Some just want to read a good book and be seen for who they are, not as a stereotype waiting to be saved.
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Edsurge
MAY 27, 2025
This lack of belief in Black students potential can lead to a self-fulfilling prophecy. These biases manifest in various ways, such as underestimating Black students math abilities and providing less encouragement. In addition to their students, these fellows also stressed how important their own identities are as teachers in the classroom.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JUNE 18, 2025
Dr. Maria Montessori’s belief was in child-directed learning. If a child is learning about animals, they start by playing with toy models of animals, matching them to cards and reading books on them. But it takes thoughtfulness, balance, and a profound grasp of why Montessori works in the first place.
Edsurge
JUNE 18, 2025
As much as the sentiment of students standing up to the powers that be warms my punk rock heart, it’s hard to balance my beliefs in authority with the need to always be the leader in control at the front of the classroom. They are for everyone. I have control over their actions and learning.
Teachers Pay Teachers
JULY 16, 2025
Choose high-interest books and materials for reading activities, and encourage students to choose how they’d like to finish final projects. Give second (and third) chances For many reluctant learners, one school failure is enough to reinforce their belief that they’re poor students.
Elevate k12
MAY 15, 2025
It takes the right strategies, thoughtful planning, and a belief that every learner can grow and succeed. Go-To Organizer #2: Show how ideas relate to each other with Venn Diagrams Download templates Venn Diagrams and T-Charts are especially helpful for comparing and contrasting ideas in reading, writing, or discussions.
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