Edsurge

MARCH 19, 2020

Studies suggest, for example, that grades can frustrate students’ intrinsic motivation and make them more focused on how they’ll be measured than on the material they should be studying. During a crisis, an insistence on grading could send the wrong message to students who are struggling to cope, Stommel fears.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Communicates with parents about student progress. My decision was not motivated by laziness or my inability to do these tasks, but rather I wanted my students to take more ownership over their learning. My students are more motivated to learn because they play an active role in defining what that learning looks like.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Highlights include new Math Talks for grades 3-5, which feature activities focused on making sense of mathematics through open-ended prompts and rich student discussions, Daily Fix-Its and Weekly Edits, which are teacher-led presentations targeting common student grammar errors, and more. The new civics-focused series, Need toKnow Jr.,

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Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2025

A first grade teacher with no formal CS background, she jumped at the chance to explore how computer science principles could enhance early literacy instruction — and ended up transforming her classroom in the process. For Johnson, it was a love of learning that motivated her: “I just like to know things about everything. “Let’s do it!”

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 28, 2020

I want students to understand that their grades are a reflection of their skills, and they are capable of improving those skills at any time. I want students to be intrinsically motivated to revisit and improve their work because they feel like active agents in the learning process. First, I was not going to take grading home anymore.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 16, 2021

Choice is a powerful motivator. Not all students express or communicate their learning effectively in the same way. The goal of this time from a teacher’s perspective should be to connect with learners and shift more time-consuming teacher tasks, like feedback and grading, into the classroom. The Benefits of Choice Boards.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

When students become interested in STEM at a young age, their critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and communication skills have a chance to thrive. This motivates students to tackle more difficult challenges. Because STEM is not a standalone, core academic subject, it’s implemented differently all over the country.

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eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2023

The student understands the underlying motives driving the character’s behavior here. They mirror the shortcomings of communication via texting. years of age – 5th or 6th grade. Texting quickly becomes the dominant space for written communication in their lives. But there are some problems with this response.

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eSchool News

JULY 23, 2024

From lesson planning and resource creating to parent communication–all improved because of Canva. Classroom decorations I’m an elementary teacher who has taught grades from kindergarten through 5th grade. My room decor has changed with the grades I teach. We also have many ways to communicate with parents.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

When a public school system in the San Francisco Bay Area explored replacing traditional grading practices with a form of “standards-based grading system” meant to eliminate bias, it sparked widespread opposition from parents. This school system is hardly alone in drawing controversy over changes to grading systems.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Between balancing core instruction, administering assessments, grading homework, and ensuring students are prepared for college and career, high school teachers have a lot on their plates. When students have strong social and emotional skills, they are more motivated, engaged, and understand the value of their learning.

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eSchool News

JULY 5, 2023

Reading scores dipped considerably due to the pandemic, with fewer than half of students qualifying at their grade level standard. Educators continue to work hard to keep students motivated and engaged in learning to read while helping them cope with mental health challenges.

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eSchool News

JULY 7, 2022

teachers highlighted that key performance indicators such as engagement (the feeling of accomplishment), inclusion (the ability to reach full potential) and well-being (relationships and motivation) show room for improvement across K-12 grade levels. It’s critical that this type of communication occurs more than once a school year.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 19, 2023

Every teacher knows it’s essential, and every teacher tries to motivate students. But it’s just as true that all teachers have experienced those days when they don’t feel particularly motivated, when the content seems old and tired, and when students (sometimes the whole class) are clearly anything but motivated by what’s happening in class.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2023

ESL students won’t be able to succeed at school or college if they can’t use the language well enough: Their grades and overall subject knowledge will suffer. Writing is essential for professional and long-distance communication. all these require proper writing skills to avoid mistakes and misunderstanding.

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Writing Skills Essay Language 278

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 10, 2022

These traditional workflows do not position the students to be active agents or help them to develop into expert learners, who are resourceful, strategic, motivated, and self-aware. Too many of the workflows in education are teacher-centered, ineffective, and unsustainable.

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eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2024

Celebrate achievements: Reflecting on the successes of the school year is crucial for boosting morale and motivation among students and staff. Engage students in meaningful activities : Keep students engaged and motivated until the last day of school by planning meaningful end-of-year projects or events.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2023

According to the Nation’s Report Card, the average eighth-grade mathematics score was lower than all previous assessment years—going back to 2003. Encourage open and honest communication. According to NAEP Mathematics Assessment data, eighth-graders’ algebra scores were eight points lower in 2022 than in 2019.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Unfortunately, says Guthrie, students’ reading motivation is often "shockingly low." After spending 45 years studying how to motivate and engage students, Guthrie has learned that the secret to developing successful readers lies in understanding the right—and wrong—ways to motivate them. Not the books and the content.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2023

Many instructors have observed variability in students’ motivation to learn and grow. In other words, can we foster greater motivation? Positive academic mindsets motivate students to learn Mindset science has uncovered actionable insights into the academic behaviors of students. Emphasize learning as an iterative process.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

As a fourth-grade teacher, Ive seen how gamification can transform a regular lesson into something my students look forward to. “The competitive environment provided by Quizizz fosters a sense of motivation and engagement that is linked to better performance and higher test scores” (Zhang & Crawford, 2023, p.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Educators often talk about 21st-century skills and the benefits of incorporating communication, creativity, collaboration, problem-solving, and critical thinking into lessons. The study examined students in second and fifth grade, and took place during the 2015–2016 school year. The fifth-grade group had similar results.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2022

forming teacher-student relationships was highlighted as the top instructional practice for driving engagement across all grade levels and subjects. Bringing parts of their personal lives into the learning process is not only motivating, but also improves knowledge retention over time. 1: Teacher-student relationships.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 1, 2022

Be motivated to pursue challenging tasks. How can a regular practice of goal setting impact student motivation over time? Teachers working with older students may want them to set a few goals to focus on for the length of a grading period or unit of study. Manage one’s stress in a healthy way. Self-management.

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Learning Motivation Achievement Skills 343

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

That is why schools that embrace social-emotional learning programs see reduced absenteeism, higher student engagement and motivation, a stronger feeling of community among students, improved academic performance, and fewer dropouts. My fifth-grade teacher, Ms. I know this firsthand.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

They complete tasks quickly, are often motivated to dig deeper into a subject, and are prone to boredom if not sufficiently challenged. Specifically, the Talents Unlimited model identified the following five key thinking abilities that lead to success: Productive Thinking, Communication, Forecasting, Decision Making, and Planning.

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Students Learning Communication Discussions 307

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 19, 2023

Every teacher knows it’s essential, and every teacher tries to motivate students. But it’s just as true that all teachers have experienced those days when they don’t feel particularly motivated, when the content seems old and tired, and when students (sometimes the whole class) are clearly anything but motivated by what’s happening in class.

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Motivation Beliefs Students Assignments 97

eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

To overcome these obstacles, collaboration and communication are key. Effective Assessment: Digital tools make it easier for teachers to create and grade assignments, quizzes, and exams. These tools can allow teachers to create dynamic and engaging lessons to motivate students.

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Collaborative Learning Gamification Teachers Teaching Methods 308

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

(September 29, 2021) –– Anti-bullying is focused on promoting safety, addressing behaviors, defining rules and expectations, and rewarding positive behavior through communication. Rise Vision has released 10 free anti-bullying posters for schools that feature positive messages and motivational quotes to promote healthy student learning.

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Teach Hub

MAY 9, 2024

Poor grades often signal an underlying issue that may go beyond the student’s understanding of the material, such as an external stressor or lack of motivation. Whatever the case, low grades can impact a student’s motivation and self-esteem leading to a cycle of poor performance.

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Grading student work can be the most labor intensive part of the job for most of us. We often feel pulled in multiple directions – with service commitments and research projects on top of teaching responsibilities – so finding time to grade student papers, exams, projects, and in-class work can feel challenging.

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Grades Interdisciplinary Evaluation Feedback 113

eSchool News

MARCH 26, 2025

The platform lets school and district leaders drill down to grade- and classroom-level data to examine attendance, grades, behaviors, and SEL components. The AI feature can show me all 8 th grade students who are chronically absent who also have a zero for their sense of belonging. Positive communication with families is key.

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Middle School Middle School Grades Communication 305

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Grading student work can be the most labor intensive part of the job for most of us. We often feel pulled in multiple directions – with service commitments and research projects on top of teaching responsibilities – so finding time to grade student papers, exams, projects, and in-class work can feel challenging.

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Grades Interdisciplinary Evaluation Feedback 110

eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2024

By analyzing patterns in students’ grades, attendance, participation, and other behavioral indicators, AI algorithms can predict potential academic risks and learning disabilities. Automated grading and feedback : Automated grading systems powered by AI can significantly reduce teachers’ time evaluating assignments and exams.

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eSchool News

MAY 24, 2021

The learning systems are intended for specialized learning units covering preschool to grade 12. Using proprietary AI technology, these systems help teachers foster collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, and increased engagement in learning, in students. Osmo for Schools , a division of Tangible Play, Inc.,

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Grades Disabilities Schools Learning 152

Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2023

Many instructors have observed variability in students’ motivation to learn and grow. In other words, can we foster greater motivation? Positive academic mindsets motivate students to learn Mindset science has uncovered actionable insights into the academic behaviors of students. Emphasize learning as an iterative process.

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Beliefs Motivation Instructors Students 98

eSchool News

AUGUST 28, 2023

BOSTON – As part of its human-centered approach to AI in K-12 education, learning technology company HMH today announced new OpenAI-powered integrations within Writable , its award-winning writing practice and assessment solution for grades 3-12. HMH serves more than 50 million students and 4 million educators in 150 countries.

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Plagiarism Teachers Feedback Essay 246