k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Its a familiar story for many parentswatching their child struggle in school, knowing they are capable but somehow unable to thrive in a traditional classroom. They envisioned a school where children who didnt fit the standard mold could still succeed, not just academically but socially and emotionally.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Currently serving as the school leader in Vietnam, he brings over a decade of experience in school leadership, teacher training, and educational transformation. I realized that to make lasting change, I needed to reach beyond the walls of one school. But as my classroom evolved, so did my vision. I am also pursuing a Ph.D.

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Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 144

eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2025

“ISTE+ASCD is proud to spotlight the innovative leaders, educators, and school systems who are redefining what’s possible in education,” said Richard Culatta, CEO of ISTE+ASCD. The Sierra Sands Unified School District educates over 5,200 students in 11 schools.

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STEM Education Coaching Elementary School 130

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 16, 2025

Use these classroom strategies for reluctant learners in high school to build relationships, stoke curiosity, and build a learning team that focuses on student success. Use ice breakers for high school students to learn more about them as individuals. Table of Contents 1. Begin with a fresh start 2. Create personal relationships 3.

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High School High School Beliefs Schools 52

Teacher Mood

MAY 25, 2025

Even in June, your mind drifts back to moments from the school yearsome you want to relive, and others you wish had gone differently. Over the next several weeks, well walk through 15 simple changes you can make this summersmall steps that will help you reset for a better school year. Thats exactly why this blog series exists.

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Schools Classroom Management Beliefs Grades 69

Edsurge

MAY 27, 2025

Burns opening quote is a reminder that teaching is purpose-driven work and that student growth and development depend on supporting teachers and school leaders. In that time, each fellow has managed to speak vulnerably about educational leadership, student engagement and systemic challenges in K-12 education.

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Education Essay Culture Math 117

Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2025

“Back in school, you ever get busted for trying to walk and have some administrator tell you, ‘Son, you can shirk your obligations and try to be different from your peers, but the responsibility of your future is gonna find you!’" I asked my students, “Do you understand why you learn what you learn in school?” history in an urban St.

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Multiple Choice Questions History Students Beliefs 113

k12 Digest

JUNE 2, 2025

Michele Gay, founder and executive director of Safe and Sound Schools, is an internationally recognized leader in comprehensive school safety. As a mother, I hoped that when I sent my daughters to school, they would feel that same sense of safety and love. As I grieved, I co-founded an organization called Safe and Sound Schools.

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Multidisciplinary Students Beliefs Culture 137

k12 Digest

JUNE 2, 2025

Michele Gay, founder and executive director of Safe and Sound Schools, is an internationally recognized leader in comprehensive school safety. As a mother, I hoped that when I sent my daughters to school, they would feel that same sense of safety and love. As I grieved, I co-founded an organization called Safe and Sound Schools.

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Multidisciplinary Students Beliefs Culture 130

Edsurge

MAY 13, 2025

When Angela Dominguez took the helm of Donna Independent School District in Texas in 2021, she thought the districts original decision to use most of its federal Elementary and Secondary School Relief (ESSER) money to pay for existing fourth- and fifth-grade teacher positions was short-sighted.

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Coaching Math Achievement Grades 134

k12 Digest

MAY 21, 2025

His book,The Antiracist School Leader: What to Know, Say, and Do, is currently available. He has received numerous honors, including a 2017 Distinguished Service to Public Education Award from Montgomery County Public Schools and a 2025 Exemplary PK20 Boundary Spanner Award from the National Association for School-University Partnerships.

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Confidentiality Culture Discussions Beliefs 213

k12 Digest

MAY 21, 2025

His book,The Antiracist School Leader: What to Know, Say, and Do, is currently available. He has received numerous honors, including a 2017 Distinguished Service to Public Education Award from Montgomery County Public Schools and a 2025 Exemplary PK20 Boundary Spanner Award from the National Association for School-University Partnerships.

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Confidentiality Culture Discussions Beliefs 130

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 27, 2025

Having said that, here’s a granular list of teacher-approved books to keep you busy this summer: What Great Teachers Do Differently by Todd Whitaker What are the beliefs and behaviors that set great teachers apart? In this internationally renowned bestseller, Todd Whitaker reveals 19 keys to becoming more effective in the classroom.

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Reading Education Classroom Management Intelligence 94

Edsurge

JULY 2, 2025

A Supreme Court ruling at the end of June handed a major victory to parents who want to opt their children out of lessons that run counter to their religious beliefs, part of a push for parental rights over the finer details of what goes on in classrooms that has gained strength in recent years.

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Schools Writing Beliefs Accessibility 141

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 11, 2025

Challenge your advanced writers with writing prompts for middle school that go beyond 7th grade expectations. What habits help students stay focused at school and at home, and why do they work? How do friendships influence school life, and what would school be like without them? Why might some geniuses struggle in school?

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Writing Grades Essay Middle School 52

Cal Matters

JULY 7, 2025

Many of the universities that have been called to testify before the House Committee on Education and Workforce are among the nation’s most elite schools. We sought out colleges that fit this criteria and offered diverse school settings across the country. We also sought out a balance of public and private schools.

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Questions Study Beliefs History 99

Edsurge

MAY 28, 2025

For most schools, shifting from traditional teaching models to truly personalized learning means reimagining classroom roles, embracing new instructional strategies, and supporting teachers and students through an ongoing process of innovation. Sean Ryan President of McGraw Hill School What did you observe when visiting Eastern York?

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Beliefs Feedback Culture Math 105

Edsurge

JULY 3, 2025

Young adults are finding it harder to borrow books reflective of their lived experiences in their schools and public libraries. This website equipped adults with the quotes they needed to challenge books on school library shelves, leading to record bans nearly every year since 2021.

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Accessibility Participation Reading Beliefs 211

Dangerously Irrelevant

DECEMBER 17, 2017

I always love redesigning instructional activities with teachers and school leaders. In the afternoon we looked at a variety of innovative schools from around the world and tried to answer the twin questions of ‘What is going on in these schools that’s different?’ compared to those in more traditional schools].

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Schools Beliefs Motivation Discussions 167

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2017

The good news was that she was reconsidering her beliefs and was now convinced that she had been underestimating her students. He is the author of Understanding the Human Side of School Change , and I’m thrilled to say he will be speaking at the 2017 Building Learning Communities (BLC) conference in Boston on July 28.

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Beliefs Schools Culture Knowledge 276

eSchool News

JULY 25, 2024

The survey looked at how educators in Michigan are using AI and how they are implementing AI in schools. Educators (not all, but many) are “ahead” of their districts and using AI in their classrooms and schools. These results also revealed that many educators are ready to engage in this challenge, with the right supports in place.

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Beliefs Ethics Education Middle School 288

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

According to Michelle Luhtala, Library Department Chair at New Canaan High School in Connecticut, in a recent edWebinar , “The future of democracy presents a case for the critical need for school librarians in every school.”. Related content: School librarians facilitate learning despite massive school closures.

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Beliefs Schools High School High School 363

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. Related content: How we turned around our school culture.

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Culture Beliefs Schools Writing 355

eSchool News

MAY 26, 2021

The pandemic has taught us that change is inevitable, but being prepared can set a school apart. As a principal, I’m enthusiastic about what lies ahead for our school and district after a year of adjustments. It takes communication, organized teamwork, and a belief in modern data-driven approaches to bring forth learning success.

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Teachers Beliefs Instructors Schools 332

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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Culture Math Beliefs Achievement 295

eSchool News

JANUARY 13, 2023

Professor John Hattie defines “collective teacher efficacy” as “the collective self-perception that teachers in a given school make an educational difference to their students over and above the educational impact of their homes and communities.”. Understand Learning Beliefs. Focus on Collective Teacher Efficacy. How do you learn best?

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Beliefs Teachers Students Coaching 314

eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Despite vaccinations being distributed in record-breaking time, the COVID surge continues to be a wearisome reality for the third consecutive school year. A school principal leading in these demanding and chaotic circumstances faces relentless pressures, limited options, and sleepless nights. . Purpose-driven.

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Beliefs Schools Education Learning 276

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

It can range from refusing to do work, crying, hiding in the bathroom, and verbal aggression to physical behavior like flipping tables and desks or hitting school staff. Some students avoid school on test days, and many suffer from symptoms such as stomachaches or headaches. However, testing anxiety affects students of all ages.

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Special Education Testing Disabilities Failure 363

eSchool News

JUNE 6, 2024

Key points: Light-touch, low-cost interventions focused on attendance can pay dividends Student success is impacted by issues outside of school, survey finds How bullying contributes to K-12 student absenteeism For more news on student success, visit eSN’s SEL & Well-Being hub One surefire way to support student success?

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High School High School Counselling Communication 282

eSchool News

MAY 4, 2022

At Scott Elementary School, our approach to education is defined as GAIN (Growth in Academics through Innovation and Neuroeducation), which includes multiple initiatives to ensure each student reaches their maximum potential. They found that attitudes, beliefs, and emotions are the major influencers.

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Math Education Beliefs Schools 254

eSchool News

OCTOBER 17, 2023

As a school librarian for the past 11 years, my primary focus has been on helping students become adept navigators of the sea of information they live in. Our students’ belief that everything they need to know is online can, without the right skillset, leave them prey to misinformation. But don’t settle for just one.

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High School High School Skills Schools 300

eSchool News

APRIL 26, 2019

Consider the results of a recent survey by The School Superintendents Association (AASA), which found that the two most important issues are student mental health and student apathy. Related: 3 no-cost ways to support mental health in schools. We challenge school leaders to take two actions to address student wellbeing today!

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Beliefs Students Schools Evaluation 277

eSchool News

DECEMBER 7, 2023

It’s easy to fall into the belief that some choices are mundane, merely navigating the day-to-day operations of an organization. A few examples illustrate this premise: As a high school principal, a science teacher gave a student a final grade of F. The student had earned 69.7 percent in the course. As did her Navy recruiter.

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Schools Beliefs Grades High School 290

eSchool News

MARCH 28, 2019

There are four lies/misconceptions about struggling readers that have become embedded in school systems, said Terrie Noland, vice president of educator initiatives at Learning Ally, during a recent edWebinar. School leaders are just following along and are starting to believe them.” 4 lies we are told about struggling readers.

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Disabilities Teaching Beliefs Schools 257

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

In fact, Mercy was the first all-girls school in the country to earn a STEM certification. The interest in our program has been intense; the school’s 500+ students come from 95 grade schools across several counties and even the neighboring state of Indiana.

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STEM High School High School Schools 269

eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Even if a student doesn’t select a career in STEM, the soft skills they will learn at a STEM-focused school (critical thinking, teamwork, problem-solving and more) will serve them well in whatever they choose to do in life. We are a STEM-based charter school network serving more than 3,900 students in grades K-12 at seven different campuses.

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STEM Interdisciplinary Schools Fairness 309

eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

And that makes sense–as systemic as some issues facing our education system are, every school, class, and student is unique. There’s an entire school of thought on this. Yet through all that, there is perhaps one constant, one shared experience that is as universal as the No.

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Teaching Methods Lecturing Schools Beliefs 300