eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Passive learning doesn’t help students develop future-ready skills, like critical thinking or creativity, in the same way active learning does.

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Activities Middle School Middle School Critical Thinking 306

Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Critical Thinking Development in Middle School Education Fostеring critical thinking skills in middlе school еducation is paramount to equipping studеnts with thе intеllеctual tools necessary for succеss. Sеvеral kеy componеnts constitutе critical thinking.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2022

. – When young students learn coding, they hone skills – such as computational thinking and collaboration – that enhance their success in school and future careers. The course is aligned with relevant standards frameworks, such as CSTA and NGSS, and includes extension opportunities for middle school classrooms.

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eSchool News

APRIL 10, 2025

It allows students to compile evidence of learning through text, images, videos, and links, fostering creativity and critical thinking. Adobe Express: Adobe Express allows students to record video responses to prompts, making it a good choice for educators looking to assess verbal communication, critical thinking, and creativity.

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Evaluation Quizzes Critical Thinking Feedback 272

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

Student success is a critically important issue for school districts–and not simply because districts want students to perform well. Improving student learning and student success is necessary for students to compete in a rapidly changing world that requires critical thinking, creativity, and adaptability.

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Learning Students Critical Thinking Math 309

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Eleven years later, as I walk through the halls in a middle school/high school setting, I see students sitting on a tile floor crowded around a device trying to type, communicate, take videos, and record their voices with background noise and distractions often interrupting their progress. The environment. The pedagogy.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

This shift marks a departure from the traditional model of rote memorization and a movement toward inquiry-based learning, where students are encouraged to learn through hands-on experimentation, problem-solving, and critical thinking in the context of real-world scenarios, rather than passively absorbing information.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

As the nation’s premier middle school science competition, the annual 3M Young Scientist Challenge invites students in grades 5-8 to compete for an exclusive mentorship with a 3M scientist, a $25,000 grand prize, and the chance to earn the title of “America’s Top Young Scientist.” We eagerly await this year’s entries!”.

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eSchool News

JULY 5, 2022

As the nation’s premier middle school science competition for 15 years, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge features outstanding innovations from young scientists that utilize the power of STEM to improve the world. 3M and Discovery Education announced 31 State Merit Winners in the 2022 3M Young Scientist Challenge.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 4, 2022

Bolsters students’ capacity for critical thinking and perseverance through complex tasks ? Students to take ownership of their learning and collaborate with others, problem solve, think critically, develop their creativity, and enhance communication skills. Cognia recognizes and certifies PCS’ STEM program: ?

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eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2025

After seven years in the classroom teaching middle and high school students, I transitioned into instructional technology, where I currently serve as a digital integration specialist for South Carolinas Anderson School District Five.

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Technology Middle School Middle School Assignments 228

eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2019

Eleven years later, as I walk through the halls in a middle school/high school setting, I see students sitting on a tile floor crowded around a device trying to type, communicate, take videos, and record their voices with background noise and distractions often interrupting their progress. The environment. The pedagogy.

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Teachers Assignments Students Participation 240

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Amid the technological advancements shaping education, the emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and conversational agents like ChatGPT have further expanded the possibilities for learning and communication (Alam, 2023). Next, paste the copied selection of responses after the above prompt.

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Communication Ethics Intelligence Learning 135

eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2023

As we continue to recover from the impacts of COVID learning disruptions, parent communication and engagement will continue to be a strategic imperative for all schools. Parents have become used to increased information and communication from schools. — Russ Davis, Founder and CEO, SchoolStatus.

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Coaching Special Education Disabilities Communication 329

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

While mastering technical skills is essential, students must also develop soft skills like communication, collaboration and critical thinking to thrive beyond the classroom. We see soft skills mentioned in national and state standards related to career education, as well as in typical school district policies.

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Skills Middle School Middle School Communication 196

Edsurge

MARCH 22, 2022

School is not the problem. This statement was shared by a former middle school student of mine during his freshman year of high school. John* was getting all A’s and one B in stark contrast to the B’s, C’s, and D’s received in middle school. Students are the problem.”

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Middle School Middle School Schools Motivation 187

EdTech Magazine

JULY 11, 2019

In PBL, teachers create assignments rooted in the real world to help students build important skills such as problem-solving, communication and teamwork. At McKissack Middle School in Nashville, Tenn., It’s just good teaching and learning,” Thomas Chappelle, principal of McKissack Middle School, told EdTech.

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Learning Technologies Technology Middle School Middle School 166

eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2017

In “ Closing the Homework Gap: Equity of Access for All Students Outside of School ,” Rhonda Schroeder, EdD, principal, Arthur Elementary School, Oklahoma City, OK; Mike Cory, EdD, principal, Gettys Middle School, SC; Barbara J. Communicate with Families. Michael Cory is Principal of Richard H.

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Internet Beliefs Elementary School Elementary School 207

Edsurge

DECEMBER 2, 2020

"Digital skills are vital for students today because this is what their jobs will look like in the future," says veteran middle school teacher Kay Vanzant-Bradney of Nelson Academy in Long Beach, California. We're not playing at something at school. This is exactly what it's like in the workforce, ”she explains.

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Learning Students Mobile Devices Middle School 210

Faculty Focus

JUNE 11, 2023

In reflections, they communicated that being situated outside the four walls of the classroom empowered them to feel freer to express themselves. Julia Miller began her teaching career in 2007 in New Orleans where she taught middle school English for the next 14 years.

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Critical Thinking Interdisciplinary Syllabus History 83

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Imagine IM’s Inspire Math video Climbing Mount Everest links the drama of mountaineering to middle school work on percentages. It fosters critical thinking, problem-solving skills and a deeper understanding of mathematical principles by placing students as active learners rather than passive recipients of information.

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Problem-Based Learning Math Education Learning 195

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Amid the technological advancements shaping education, the emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and conversational agents like ChatGPT have further expanded the possibilities for learning and communication (Alam, 2023). Next, paste the copied selection of responses after the above prompt.

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Communication Ethics Intelligence Learning 111

Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2019

Instead of relying on textbooks and teacher direction, these students had to think critically about unfolding events, collaborate with peers and adults, and make creative use of digital tools to communicate their ideas. She wears a number of hats as middle school teacher, instructional coach, and author (@tweenteacher).

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Skills Critical Thinking Communication Gamification 168

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Remember that heavy feeling you sometimes got as a kid heading into yet another school day? Middle school Guidance Counselor Rachelle Vallon remembers the feeling, too. But she doesn't want that to be how kids experience school going forward. Those results are a testament to our model and how it supports students.

Game-Based Learning 187

Game-Based Learning Skills Learning Middle School 187

eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

To help schools and educators navigate these challenges along with parents, these tips can help: When a child is resisting going to school: Try to understand why a child doesn’t want to go to school, collaborate with parents and other school resources and problem-solve with the child.

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Schools Coaching STEM Evaluation 329

eSchool News

JUNE 15, 2015

Roanoke County Public Schools (RCPS) is transforming the way instructional planning, digital resources, and technology are leveraged to deliver their vision that all students will be empowered to learn through technology and 21st century skills: Collaboration, Communication, Creativity, and Critical thinking.

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Culture Learning Students Critical Thinking 135

Edsurge

AUGUST 16, 2023

. — Molly Castner As educators navigate the responsible use of AI in classrooms, AI tools could give students more opportunities to practice writing than they would have in the absence of such tools, which could lead to more advanced skills in communication and expression, enabling them to thrive in an increasingly technology-driven world.

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Languages Language Art Teachers 148

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 10, 2023

Meanwhile, DragonBox focuses on fostering critical thinking skills through a series of entertaining logic games rooted in mathematics. Not only do multimedia projects promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills, but they also foster teamwork and communication abilities essential for success beyond the classroom.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Communication of Ideas : Graphs provide a universal language for communicating ideas across different fields. Critical Thinking : Interpreting graphs requires critical thinking skills.

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Critical Thinking Math Science Intelligence 133

Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2017

There was no collaboration and there certainly was no effective communication. But think back to the days when you had a group project. It didn’t matter if it was middle school or graduate school or professional development—the dynamics were likely the same. So how to fix the problem?

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Middle School Middle School Students Critical Thinking 158

eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2024

Get students to communicate and deepen their understanding of mathematics. Nigel Nisbet began his education career by teaching a class of 15 at an idyllic private all-girls school in rural England. After moving to the U.S.,

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Teachers Math Middle School Middle School 137

k12 Digest

MARCH 4, 2025

He currently serves as the Proud Superintendent of the Texarkana Arkansas School District, where he is committed to making a lasting impact on students, educators, and the community. He later became the Assistant Superintendent of School Leadership for Kansas City Public Schools before taking the helm in Texarkana.

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Technology Teaching Methods Critical Thinking Learning Styles 130

Edsurge

JULY 11, 2019

When I was in seventh grade, my middle school class was tasked with raising funds for our end-of-the-year field trip. Since the school had a garden, and tomatoes and peppers grow well in the South, we decided to make and sell salsa. Likewise, the other groups didn’t get to hone their communication or creativity skills.

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Skills Learning Critical Thinking Communication 162

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Yet most high school and middle school students are illiterate when it comes to online texts, and can’t discern real information from fake news. the foundations of good writing are the same in any platform—critical thinking and analysis, structure, voice, tone, and audience.

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Writing Teaching Essay Assignments 167

eSchool News

APRIL 20, 2021

In addition, the program hones the skills needed to reinforce student engagement, application, exploration and use of communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity. One example is Todd Leff, a CS and technology teacher who has been teaching programming at Kingsview Middle School in Maryland.

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Science Teachers Evaluation STEM 150

eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2024

Their teaching philosophy revolves around fostering communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity, while elevating student choice and voice in the classroom. As the Vale Middle School CTE teacher, Mr. Knapp’s innovative approach not only inspires but also empowers our students to reach their full potential.

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Education Interdisciplinary Middle School Middle School 130

Edsurge

MARCH 21, 2017

Defining Student Success through Four Dimensions Shortly after opening the school, the founders of Two Rivers began researching the non academic skills students needed to be successful. Heyck-Williams says the school already had a strong foundation in core content & basic skills.)

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Teachers Critical Thinking Testing Communication 118