eSchool News

MAY 1, 2023

The former has more creative reign, often uploading content that aligns with curriculum and projects that students are working on. Digital signage has proven to be a far more effective platform for communications within our hallways. Something is always catching my eye on the Carousel network,” said Skaggs.

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eSchool News

APRIL 28, 2025

A survey of over 100 teachers, 125 parents, and 50 district and private school curriculum leaders uncovered a stark contrast between administrative optimism and the realities faced by educators and families when using multiple ad hoc or even officially-sanctioned edtech applications.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Cultivating responsibility Another EHS student, Marcus, worked part-time at a local utility and communications company. This kind of validation is irreplaceable and builds a robust sense of self-worth that classroom grades alone cannot provide. He learned what it meant to be relied upon by his employer and colleagues.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2025

The Edge , an innovative, research-based social-emotional and life skills curriculum,creates a dynamic and effective learningenvironment where middle and high school students can build the social-emotional and life-readiness skills needed to succeed in school, relationships, and life. Compelling Content.

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is using NotebookLM and Gemini for curriculum review and district guidance. CPS staff are creating Gems (custom AI experts in Google Gemini) when they upload the district’s curriculum development evidence guides and rubrics. What are you using AI for in your school/classroom?

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eSchool News

MAY 5, 2025

I want to start a conversation, but I also want the student to look at their classmates and communicate the information to them directly. It is also an invitation for the speaker to be attentive to communicating with the entire class. I want them to be audible enough for everyone tohear them, not just me.

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eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

After working on academics, students could choose from a variety of fun yet educational activities, and the game design program–which used a curriculum from Work ED –was one of them. So, there are tie-ins to storytelling and literature, explained Jessica McDivitt, director of curriculum for Work ED.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

When schools moved to remote instruction, communication between parents and educators soared. Priorities such as setting up remote learning structures, developing a distance curriculum, and offering social and emotional support required increased collaboration with home.

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Lab to Class

MAY 26, 2025

Autism is widely associated in daily circles with people who are socially awkward, have a different way of thinking, and are generally less effective communicators. What they found was that communication levels were about the same for the autistic and non-autistic groups, but the scores were lower on both sides in the mixed-group rooms.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 11, 2024

So it is with the services of the Family Engagement Lab , whose mission statement is, “to catalyze equitable family engagement and student learning by bridging classroom curriculum and at-home learning. The use of technology is seen as a tool to bridge gaps and make communication more accessible.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 29, 2025

Communication as a student in a foreign land depends heavily on knowledge of the language. The Ask a Tech Teacher international team has a few broader issues to think about when considering what barriers face students in foreign lands: Language: The Biggest Communication Barrier for Foreign Students?

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Here’s the latest: Communication between schools and parents or caregivers is absolutely critical, and the need to maintain consistent communication doesn’t wane as students become older, notes Dr. Kara Stern, director of Education and Engagement at SchoolStatus.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 10, 2022

Today’s students need to be exposed to working environments that foster collaboration, communication, and community. Real-world examples bring something more tangible, impactful, and real to the curriculum, and students become more interested and engaged when they see how their lessons apply to their daily lives.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

To help teachers recognize, respond to and prevent bullying toward these students, researchers at the University of Missouri collaborated to develop an evidence-based, online professional development curriculum. Instead of just teaching students math or science, tell them you will be monitoring how well they interact with one another.”

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eSchool News

MAY 13, 2025

One of the main advantages of DEI in education is the promotion of a more inclusive and representative curriculum. Furthermore, diverse learning environments encourage collaboration and communication skills because students learn to work effectively with peers from different backgrounds. This enhances critical thinking and empathy.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

At whatever stage, communicating with peers about proposed solutions is an important part of the design process, and shared ideas can lead to improved designs. This can result in students feeling frustrated and confused about what is expected of them and may lead to a misalignment between the curriculum and the assessment.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

The Academy Program, on the other hand, serves students who benefit from a highly customized curriculum with a strong emphasis on life skills, vocational training, and independent living. This holistic approach ensures that students not only master the curriculum but also develop essential life skills for the future.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Teachers might face pressures from lesson planning, meeting new students, or adjusting to changes in curriculum. For students, integrating mental health education into the curriculum can create an environment that encourages open conversation about mental health struggles and reduces the associated stigma.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 21, 2021

Students are in a multitude of educational environments that have challenged the entire school community. As educators, we cannot predict what the future holds, but we understand the importance of developing core skills such as collaboration, effective communication, and problem solving in our students today.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 18, 2024

The Ask a Tech Teacher team has ideas on how to incorporate giving into your STEM curriculum: Incorporating Monthly Giving Projects into STEM Curriculum: Inspiring the Next Generation of Philanthropists STEM equips students with critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovative skills vital for their future careers. Sound interesting?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

While new and emerging technologies can feel like a hurdle at times, there is also much that can be gained by incorporating them into our curriculum. To overcome these obstacles, collaboration and communication are key. This will promote self-paced learning among students and curriculum resources can be accessed anytime.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

I have anchored my own research and work in the fields of blended and online learning in the Community of Inquiry theoretical framework because I appreciate the emphasis on the role of community in constructing and confirming meaning. Different learners have different interests, strengths, and values.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2022

This is particularly true for children who struggle in class and have trouble accessing their curriculum. Collaborative communication between a school and parents is critical for ensuring positive student outcomes.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Among the new content and resources now available to users of Discovery Education Experience are: Ready-To-Teach Lessons Enhancing Curriculum Built around research-based instructional strategies, these new ready-to-teach lessons and activities target critical classroom needs and help teachers create unique learning opportunities for each student.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 3, 2021

Each student will encounter unique barriers, enjoy engaging with information in different formats, thrive in different learning scenarios, have particular preferences, benefit from varying levels of support, and communicate their learning differently. Education today requires flexibility and agility.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2019

Instead of working from a curriculum that feels disconnected from life beyond the classroom, a project-based approach is intellectually challenging and allows students to make connections between the curriculum and real-world issues.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2024

Key points: Improving family engagement methods can be challenging, but not impossible See article: 5 tips to increase parent engagement See article: 3 tips to cultivate meaningful parent engagement For more news on school communication, see eSN’s Educational Leadership page As a school administrator, I thought a lot about family engagement.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

How to interact online in an appropriate way, and how to navigate difficult issues such as sexting and cyberbullying, often aren’t addressed in school curriculum, despite the huge impact they can have on students both emotionally and academically if things go wrong.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 27, 2022

There is currently no standardized cyber safety curriculum being taught in primary, elementary or intermediate schools. Cyber Legends intends to change that with engaging, curriculum-aligned lessons, masked as a fun video game. There is currently no standardized cyber safety curriculum being taught in educational systems.

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eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2020

Related content: 8 qualities of a digital literacy curriculum. In today’s world, the “mother tongue”—or, better said, the “lingua franca”–is found in coding and basic tech skills needed to communicate with the devices in the Internet of Things. So, what should we do to ensure our kids are not operating at a disadvantage?

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

” Conferences gave educators–including administrators, classroom teachers, IT leaders, curriculum directors–to attend sessions targeted to their interests and their individual school or district needs. – a technology solution that enhances campus communication via both audio and visual means.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Upon reflection, it’s probably because I was extremely shy and struggled with interpersonal communications. She was organized, a strong communicator, and creative. Tricia says, “One of the great things about college is that the curriculum allowed me to explore a lot of different areas. The stats speak for themselves.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

Much like participation in an athletic team, esports players learn how to work together as an effective team by communicating and collaborating with each other. We saw that communication between parents and educators soared during and after the shutdown. Literacy and Curriculum, Certified Academic Language Therapist C.A.L.T

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 24, 2020

That may mean they don’t cover as much ground in terms of curriculum or volume of information, but it creates space for them to spend more time facilitating deep and meaningful learning. They also have a built-in support network of peers with whom they can communicate, collaborate, problem-solve, and create.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Maybe some of these challenges sound familiar, whether you’re a district, a school, a curriculum leader or an instructional coach, a digital learning specialist, or a librarian. I know is a great resource, but I don’t think teachers are even aware of it. Is professional learning a part of your edtech implementations?

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Not only does this affect their ability to communicate effectively, it also affects their reading skills, because writing and literacy are closely linked. It should include logically sequenced lessons, aligned with literacy standards and curriculum. Yet, this omission has a profound effect on students literacy skills.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

and Quizlet , or educational games aligned with the curriculum, can turn lessons into engaging experiences. Asynchronous communication tools: Integrate asynchronous communication tools such as discussion forums, blogs, or messaging platforms. Apps like Kahoot!

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