k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

broadened my worldview and helped me internalize the importance of cultural relevance and adaptability in educational reform—what works in one context must be thoughtfully localized in another. This helped them apply knowledge, develop communication skills, and see themselves as active citizens.

Interdisciplinary 144

Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 144

k12 Digest

JUNE 30, 2025

Eric Francis Manu is a world-renowned authority in international diplomacy, protocol, and cross-cultural intelligence, trusted by royalty, dignitaries, celebrities, and C-suite leaders across the globe. And more specifically, what does it mean for those who shape nations, command boardrooms, or represent culture on the world stage?

Intelligence 180

Intelligence Ethics Culture Education 180

k12 Digest

JUNE 30, 2025

Eric Francis Manu is a world-renowned authority in international diplomacy, protocol, and cross-cultural intelligence, trusted by royalty, dignitaries, celebrities, and C-suite leaders across the globe. And more specifically, what does it mean for those who shape nations, command boardrooms, or represent culture on the world stage?

Intelligence 180

Intelligence Ethics Culture Education 180

Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Key learning outcomes from a Liberal Arts Curriculum include: A liberal arts curriculum fosters a comprehensive understanding of human cultures and the physical and natural world through diverse fields such as sciences, mathematics, social sciences, humanities, histories, languages, and the arts.

Art 114

Art Curriculum Interdisciplinary Teaching 114

Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

Key focus areas include developing a philosophical AI framework that guides decision-making, establishing governance structures, fostering a culture of experimentation and innovation, and implementing policies that ensure transparency, accountability, and inclusivity. Actionable Tip : Evaluate outcomes against predefined KPIs.

Ethics 117

Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 117

Edsurge

MAY 16, 2025

The process is part of a five-year plan to build an accountability culture around edtech use. Major tools go through a year-long pilot, with teacher feedback, training and student learning data collected in a standardized worksheet. To support the shift, Magley communicates with staff through newsletters and presentations.

Evaluation 137

Evaluation Secondary Education Disabilities Feedback 137

Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Key learning outcomes from a Liberal Arts Curriculum include: A liberal arts curriculum fosters a comprehensive understanding of human cultures and the physical and natural world through diverse fields such as sciences, mathematics, social sciences, humanities, histories, languages, and the arts.

Art 97

Art Curriculum Interdisciplinary Teaching 97

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

The development of Discovery Educations newest content is based on feedback from the companys school-based partners and makes teaching and learning even more relevant, interesting, and personalized for users of Discovery Education products. The new civics-focused series, Need toKnow Jr.,

Laboratory 190

Laboratory Social Studies Education Middle School 190

Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

Key focus areas include developing a philosophical AI framework that guides decision-making, establishing governance structures, fostering a culture of experimentation and innovation, and implementing policies that ensure transparency, accountability, and inclusivity. Actionable Tip : Evaluate outcomes against predefined KPIs.

Ethics 74

Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 74

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Students arent just using devicestheyre using digital tools to solve real-world problems, create, collaborate, and communicate across borders. Elmwood encourages students to create and lead clubs that reflect their passionswhether thats robotics, creative writing, or cultural heritage. The results speak for themselves.

Schools 210

Schools Culture Interdisciplinary Beliefs 210

Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

These practical techniques will develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities by creating intentional opportunities to enhance social and communication skills. When considering a teacher’s pedagogical content knowledge, eliciting student feedback is paramount. Final Reflections Former U.S.

Assignments 66

Assignments Art Critical Thinking Motivation 66

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Small group instruction ensures that students receive individualized feedback, while structured classroom settings create a supportive atmosphere where they can develop confidence and independence. Creating an empowering learning environment starts with a school culture built on structure, consistency, and emotional support.

Skills 137

Skills Schools Learning Students 137

Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

These practical techniques will develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities by creating intentional opportunities to enhance social and communication skills. When considering a teacher’s pedagogical content knowledge, eliciting student feedback is paramount. Final Reflections Former U.S.

Assignments 61

Assignments Art Critical Thinking Motivation 61

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Without face-to-face communication, building relationships with peers and instructors becomes challenging, hindering collaboration and support. Here are three key expectations that are redefining modern education: Interactive Learning : Students expect dynamic, interactive lessons that incorporate multimedia elements and real-time feedback.

Hybrid Learning 128

Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 128

Faculty Focus

APRIL 27, 2025

Maintaining alumni engagement through events and communication channels ensures ongoing mentorship and support for students. After two years, our program has shown promising results, with preliminary pre- and post-survey data indicating growth in leadership, cultural, and academic capital, as well as STEM professional identity.

STEM 53

STEM Science Activities Student Engagement 53

Cal Matters

JUNE 25, 2025

Katie Honeycutt, a San Bernardino Valley College student who dropped her classes to take a job The social disruption was even worse: “I’m naturally a shy person, so transitioning from a year full of almost no social communication to being back in the classroom and having to make these relationships and friendships work was really, really hard.”

Math 87

Math English Lecturing High School 87

Catlin Tucker

JULY 2, 2023

How can pulling feedback into the classroom help students develop confidence and improve their self-regulation skills? Feedback is one of the most powerful tools a teacher has to support students in achieving standards-aligned goals. Feedback also Provides clarity on learning goals and expectations.

Feedback 423

Feedback Metacognitive Skills Blended Learning Beliefs 423

eSchool News

MAY 9, 2024

This framework acknowledges and values the cultural backgrounds, identities, and experiences of all students, creating an inclusive environment where every learner can thrive. By prioritizing cultural responsiveness, school leaders can foster a sense of belonging and empowerment among students, teachers, and the broader school community.

Culture 291

Culture Schools Cognitive Development Classroom Management 291

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Rubrics also provide students with feedback, helping them understand their strengths and areas where they need to improve. The consistent use of rubrics can help to promote higher levels of self-awareness, a culture of learning and growth, and ensure that assessments are accurate, transparent, and meaningful.

Fairness 545

Fairness Assignments Feedback Languages 545

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

The overall quality of students’ work also suffers when they do not have the time and space needed to fully engage with academic tasks or produce artifacts to express and communicate their learning. Learning a Language: Acquiring a new language involves mastering vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and cultural nuances.

Teachers 481

Teachers Art Feedback Writing 481

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 5, 2017

I recognized I was credentialed in teaching students English language arts, but didn’t have a credential in communicating effectively with adults. The faculty must work together to make this difference, and communication at the level of impact implies a sense of trust and belief in the competence of the others who work with you.

Culture 189

Culture Teachers Coaching Communication 189

Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2021

Golden collects the results, which students give anonymously, then studies the feedback and makes a list of all the information she’s received. This practice is called early-term feedback. In general, faculty and instructors are really responsive to student feedback. Collecting feedback can be as easy as passing out index cards.

Feedback 191

Feedback Instructors Students Syllabus 191

Edsurge

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Teachers refused to allow my peers and me to speak or communicate in Spanish and forced assimilation to English. I work intentionally to ensure students’ linguistic capital—an expression of community cultural wealth — is acknowledged through language supports via student pairings and vocabulary, sentence, and speaking scaffolds.

English 186

English Culture Languages Language 186

eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2024

Highlighting their achievements can boost morale and encourage a supportive school culture. Celebratory events : Plan fun and engaging activities such as field days, talent shows, or cultural festivals that celebrate the diversity and creativity of the student body. Clear communication helps to reduce confusion and stress.

Achievement 299

Achievement Schools Counselling Feedback 299

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Teachers enter this profession determined to do it all – design and facilitate lessons, communicate with parents, monitor and track student progress, provide timely feedback, and grade everything. Are there strategies you use to create a classroom culture where taking risks and failing forward are encouraged and celebrated?

Blended Learning 366

Blended Learning Culture Coaching Discussions 366

eSchool News

JUNE 6, 2024

Consistent, positive family communication. A recent report found that this wanes somewhat throughout middle school, and, by the time students reach high school, many schools subscribe to the belief that the need for school-to-home communication diminishes. One essential mechanism for repairing that connection is family communication.

High School 291

High School High School Counselling Communication 291

Edsurge

DECEMBER 13, 2018

I would encourage her to write more than one paragraph before coming to me, but she needed feedback constantly, and would apologize each time she came to my desk. I also grapple with the cultural obsession with technology. The ability to properly communicate and collaborate is a skill that needs to be preserved and fostered.

Culture 167

Culture Feedback Writing Assignments 167

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Giving feedback in university courses allows for the provision of supportive ideas for improvement, elaboration, and/or heightened thinking as students prepare for job factors outside of their university preparation. Feedback Literacy.

Feedback 119

Feedback Reading Disabilities Assignments 119

Edsurge

JANUARY 19, 2022

And so there were settings that we had to adjust as we learned and heard the feedback—like students by default are not opted in because that's clearly not gonna work with education records.” So if her goal was to revamp the way professors and students communicate, how does she grade her efforts? “I We learned,” said Sankar last week.

Communication 195

Communication Learning Students Culture 195

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

Here are five important steps we have taken to change our school’s culture—and a few lessons we’ve learned along the way. They also narrate positive behaviors as they see them to provide students with real-time verbal feedback on what they’re doing well. Related: 4 ways to ensure a successful school culture initiative.

Schools 279

Schools Culture Classroom Management Feedback 279

Edsurge

MARCH 13, 2019

This is the second part of a two-part story about changing classroom culture. Read part one to learn how this teacher improved her student feedback system to increase student engagement. The culture around grading was still pretty toxic—even with the new resubmit policy. Are you going to resubmit your chemical changes model?"

Culture 163

Culture Grades Feedback Assignments 163

eSchool News

AUGUST 24, 2022

But over the past two years, we’ve seen that learning happens in context, and that academic needs are inextricably linked to social, emotional, and cultural needs. But this doesn’t mean that change shouldn’t be influenced by the perspectives, experiences, and voices in your community.

Schools 291

Schools Feedback Failure Culture 291

eSchool News

JULY 19, 2024

Moreover, the interactive nature of these platforms, with features like live Q&A, collaborative tools, and instant feedback, can enhance student engagement and improve learning outcomes. By leveraging advanced technology, schools can tap into a broader pool of skilled teachers.

Teachers 290

Teachers Culture Special Education Interactive Teaching 290

eSchool News

JANUARY 23, 2023

Student culture may become strained, faculty and staff may feel tired and frustrated, lessons aren’t as strong as they had hoped, and/or the highest needs students aren’t getting the support they need. Consider whether these gaps are about student or staff culture, or about instruction gaps. Clarify the vision.

Culture 309

Culture Coaching Feedback Achievement 309

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Communication. Communication. Communication is king. And so I think it goes back to communication. And I think that kind of applies when you talk about sending positive feedback and and positive feed. And yeah, really just that idea of communication. Antoinette Banks Oh yeah.

Special Education 139

Special Education Communication Education Disabilities 139

eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Family-school partnerships : Create dedicated teams to build and maintain strong, ongoing relationships between schools and families through two-way school-home communication. This simple practice can significantly boost students’ sense of belonging and connection to the school community.

High School 274

High School High School Schools Students 274

eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2023

Whether you are an administrator or active community member, how you speak, write, and/or communicate towards educators will shape the culture. Indeed, teachers are working in a school culture where verbal communication means much more than only using considerate language. Traditional (i.e.

Teachers 297

Teachers Counselling Ethics Languages 297