Edsurge

APRIL 17, 2024

Referred to as AI-powered reading coaches, assistants or tutors, these tools use generative AI to provide learners with personalized reading practice, stories, feedback and support. Contrary to these findings, AI-powered reading coaches seem designed to prioritize encouraging external motivation.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 9, 2019

In a coaching session last month, I had a teacher ask me how to create a final exam that complements a standards-based approach to assessing students. They know what to focus on as they study. .” I never had a clear sense of what content would appear on the final. My suggestion was to create a personalized final exam.

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Exams Essay Fairness Coaching 419

eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2024

Urban Assembly, a network of 21 schools, is working with the American Institutes of Research to develop an AI-powered tool that can help instructional coaches analyze videos of teachers delivering lessons and offer feedback, according to network leaders. The use of AI in teacher coaching brings up similar questions.

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Intelligence Teachers Coaching Feedback 328

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. The Preparatory Programs support students who thrive in a structured setting without the added stress of homework or standardized testing.

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eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2024

Wisconsin is creating a new literacy office and hiring reading coaches. A similar number of states administer weak licensure tests, the report said, creating uncertainty about how well prepared teachers are. Hundreds of studies are pointing us in this direction, but they are not pointing us to ‘buy this curriculum.’”

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Her career spans roles as an elementary teacher, instructional coach, mentor, special education administrator, and elementary school principal. Another study showed that in mathematics, students exposed to brain-based instruction not only achieved higher scores but developed a deeper conceptual understanding of the material.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2015

As an instructional coach, I’m often asked about the role of technology in math education. Although the study showed mixed results for some grade levels—who underperformed their control groups—the biggest gains were seen in first grade students, with nearly 80 percent meeting or exceeding their individual progress goals.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Literacy coach Mika Frame has a memorable mantra for accomplishing big goals. “My A K-2 literacy coach at Rose Hamilton Elementary School in Centerville, Frame is part of the first cohort of educators that trained in reading science practices as part of the Indiana Literacy Cadre. What drew you to a career in education?

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

For example, Herb Simon and others studied how chess masters played the game in order to understand problem solving. In this way, AI can also assist teachers by acting as a one-to-one coach for students. They should also rigorously test their programs to identify potential bias and then continually monitor them.

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eSchool News

APRIL 15, 2024

A study co-authored by MIT scholars concludes that widely disseminated school quality ratings reflect the preparation and family background of their students as much or more than a school’s contribution to learning gains. Angrist is co-author of a newly published paper detailing the study’s results.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Our third graders take state standardized tests, and our scores used to be pretty good,” explained Connie Hibbitts, Instructional Coach for all four elementary-middle schools in the county and an educator with 34 years of experience. After just a few months in, students’ hard work started paying off. And this program was it.”

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Reading Elementary School Elementary School Learning 267

eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2024

For example, Herb Simon and others studied how chess masters played the game in order to understand problem solving. In this way, AI can also assist teachers by acting as a one-to-one coach for students. They should also rigorously test their programs to identify potential bias and then continually monitor them.

Students 302

Students Coaching Intelligence Ethics 302

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Howard Street Charter School in Salem, Oregon, is a project-based institution that pushes students to achieve excellence in all areas of study. And we did not teach to the test. The students who exceeded on the state test were from diverse backgrounds. And now that’s the mid-range,” Principal Christina Tracy states.

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Math History Learning Achievement 268

eSchool News

JULY 16, 2024

Test-optional and test-blind admissions in recent years could mean a radical expansion of access to selective colleges. The patchwork of admission test policies in college admissions underscores a larger challenge—and opportunity—for both K-12 and higher education.

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Education Testing Feedback English 300

eSchool News

JANUARY 13, 2025

These activities range from mock job interviews, AI-powered career coaching, career mentorships, and even virtual internships. In fact, a study by America Succeeds found that 70 percent of the most requested skills in nearly 82 million job postings are durable skills. High school internships will become more prevalent.

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Mobile Devices Middle School Middle School Learning 286

Edsurge

MARCH 18, 2020

Name: Edlyft HQ: San Francisco Founded: 2019 For $250 a month per student, Edlyft provides computer science majors with group tutoring, study groups and guidance from people already proficient in the subject. The platform hosts more than 500 courses and 100,000 videos, documents and tests.

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eSchool News

MAY 28, 2024

The district was among the first in the country to test the chatbot called Khanmigo, an AI program developed by online learning giant Khan Academy that is designed for classrooms and acts as a tutor for students and an assistant for teachers. Reid studies educational technology products and reviews their efficacy in classroom instruction.

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Schools Math Testing Intelligence 267

Edsurge

APRIL 28, 2020

If a college baseball coach wants to improve the hitting average of his team, what should he do in batting practice? Some of my most brilliant students have grappled to comprehend concepts, to remember processes and to perform well on tests. Every spring, I start gauging the amount of time I have remaining until the tests arrive.

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Math Coaching Testing Assignments 216

k12 Digest

APRIL 26, 2025

As dorm parents, coaches, and club advisors, teachers foster a culture of support and engagement that extends far beyond academics. The Learning Center offers one-on-one tutoring focused on study skills and subject mastery, and peer-led programs like Mathnasium provide additional support three nights a week.

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eSchool News

MARCH 25, 2025

About Revolution Prep: Revolution Prep is a leader in education, providing personalized tutoring services and test preparation programs that empower students to reach their academic goals. “With IMG Academy and NCSA, we’re making sure student-athletes don’t have to choose between success in sports and success in school.”

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 28, 2016

We want to] establish a standard for low-cost, quick turnaround evaluations of apps, and field test rapid-cycle evaluations,” Culatta wrote in last year’s call-to-arms. Anyone interested in giving it a test run and leave feedback can do so TKTK.

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Evaluation Coaching Feedback Testing 166

eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2023

Teachers, parents, counselors, administrators, coaches, and other loved ones have faced an unprecedented challenge in this regard. Districts will see the value in data-driven instructional coaching. One practice that we will see gaining popularity is instructional coaching. –Patty Hagan, Teaching and Learning Coach, St.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 23, 2025

An instructional coach for K-5 math teachers in Milwaukee Public Schools in Wisconsin, Robinson can find herself zipping around several of the schools she works with in the city to assist teachers, give workshops or try to help vice principals grasp the nuances of math instruction. Thats why Robinson says she feels like a math therapist.

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Math Coaching Elementary School Elementary School 192

eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2024

Murrieta, CA Oblio is improving the university admissions process with an innovative AI tool designed to help admissions officers, faculty, staff, and coaches send hyper-personalized emails, streamline communication, and embrace multilingual inclusivity. Oblio, Inc. Quizard AI, Inc.

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Textbooks Education Intelligence Quizzes 299

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

They also were required to pass a test on national and state civil rights laws and professional ethics, as well as a rigorous state test required for the grade-level and subject-matter area. “I had to study for it,” Durfey said of the science test. “It was like going back to school again.

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Teaching Teachers Schools Ethics 237

eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Advisors coach them as they do their research and outreach to ensure that internships match their needs and interests. Its learners receive all of their core academic content–English, history, social studies, and math–through mastery-based online courses.

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eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2025

Some colleges and universities encourage using standing or treadmill desks while studying, as well as taking breaks to exercise. A student might not remember their score on a math test, but they likely vividly recall that time they shot the winning basket that sent their team to the state championship. Start small.

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Edsurge

JUNE 14, 2021

to offer students who take online college courses a physical space to study and interact. Students pay tuition to the colleges, which then share revenue with the nonprofits, which use the funds to pay for services that students access in person, including coaching, career advising and assistance with basic needs, such as meals and child care.

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Essay Coaching Study Accessibility 200

Edsurge

JUNE 29, 2019

The Wrights not only solved a long-studied technical problem, but also helped create an entirely new world. In the past year alone we coached over 300 teachers across 99 schools, and conducted walkthroughs in over 700 classrooms. They studied problems encountered by previous scientists. They interviewed engineers.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

With a library card, students can receive live, one-on-one tutoring, access practice tests, and get expert feedback on essays and reportsall available in English and Spanish. Skill-Building Tools Practice tests, lessons, and study guides tailored to individual learning needs.

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Essay Schools Internet Feedback 157

Faculty Focus

APRIL 2, 2023

Pre-pandemic, I would meet with students one-on-one and assess their learning style and learning needs, and then help them identify ways to better study and/or improve test-taking skills. I would look to see if they were missing key words, if they understood the question, or if they just did not know the content.

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Coaching Exams Failure Learning Styles 98

Faculty Focus

APRIL 2, 2023

Pre-pandemic, I would meet with students one-on-one and assess their learning style and learning needs, and then help them identify ways to better study and/or improve test-taking skills. I would look to see if they were missing key words, if they understood the question, or if they just did not know the content.

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Coaching Exams Failure Learning Styles 98

Edsurge

AUGUST 4, 2020

Necessity begets ingenuity, and for many businesses no test of survival has been tougher than the current one wrought by a global pandemic. Duolingo Passes Its English Test Don’t worry, the pandemic hasn’t shuttered Duolingo’s popular gamified language learning app. to accept its test scores. Denny’s is selling groceries.

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English Exams Testing Languages 210

Edsurge

JANUARY 15, 2020

MBE is an academic field that brings a transdisciplinary lens to the study of teaching and learning, specifically focused on the intersection of cognitive neuroscience, psychology and education. But we took it one step at a time. It started with coffee.

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Education Coaching Math English 217

eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

To support their professional growth, teachers will also have continued access to the AI Coach platform , which enables them to watch and reflect on videos of their classroom instruction, set professional goals, and receive personalized observation tips, coaching, and resources from a virtual, computerized AI coach.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 20, 2025

The question is not whether new technologies could overcome that but if our policies and practices can absorb the potential of those new technologies into an entrenched system anchored on high-stakes summative tests. The track record of overcoming those challenges is not great.

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Education Motivation Attention Testing 262

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

What I have learned from coaching hundreds of students over two decades is that while some students need intensive support, others just need me to get out of their way. Lecturing and quizzing on content is more efficient than coaching and mentoring groups of students through real-world problems.

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