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. When studying vocabulary words, I used Quizlet Live to make practice more interactive. Each group members device displayed different options, requiring students to communicate and decide together.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

It’s no secret that learning a second language, building on communication skills and absorbing other cultures are important components of success today. In order to best prepare its students to compete in a global world, Missouri’s Nixa Public Schools (NPS) is implementing a new world language program for all students grades 2-6 this fall.

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eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2022

The online tutoring sessions are available to students in grades 3-12 and focus on the core subjects of math, English, science, and social studies. The FEV Tutor online tutoring platform allows JCPS students to communicate with a live tutor via the chat function as well as share their screen or upload videos or documents.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

The latest proof point is Mystery Science , a provider of elementary-grade science curriculum, which has been acquired by Discovery Education. Discovery Education was formed in 2003 as a division of its then-parent company Discovery Communications, known for its broadcast television programs.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

For instance, at B.School, we designed a cross-subject project around the theme “Our Green Neighborhood,” where students from Grades 3 to 5 explored science (recycling, energy use), math (data collection), and language arts (report writing and public speaking) through hands-on fieldwork and community interviews.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Learners are responsible for researching potential internship opportunities and communicating with partner sites to arrange their internships. 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

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

The new version shares tips on how to establish a collaborative environment in classrooms and provides relevant and engaging lessons, organized by subject matter and grade level. There are lessons in math, language arts, science, and social studies for three grade ranges encompassing the K-12 spectrum.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2016

The Canvas Parent app is available to all iOS and Android users to help parents of K–12 students stay informed on their children’s assignments, grades and overall schooling. Skyward has launched Qmlativ Education Management System, the next evolution of the company’s SIS and ERP technology. Read more. Read more.

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Priceless Ponderings

APRIL 14, 2025

Priceless Ponderings The Best Homeschool Social Studies Curriculum for Busy Parents Finding the perfect homeschool social studies curriculum can feel overwhelming. If you’re a busy parent, you need a curriculum that simplifies your life while making social studies exciting for your child.

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Edsurge

MAY 5, 2020

I wish the public knew that communication is the key, just like in every relationship. Establishing an open and transparent line of communication with families is key to educational success and positive relationship-building. Stephen Guerriero, sixth grade teacher at Needham Public Schools in Needham, Mass.: “I Teaching them.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

We are a STEM-based charter school network serving more than 3,900 students in grades K-12 at seven different campuses. Students are better equipped to think logically, communicate effectively, and to be scientifically and mathematically literate. But what about when you’re teaching English or social studies?

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

We spoke with ninth-grade History Teacher Nick Pant, from Dayton Regional STEM School, about successfully implementing Unreal Engine in the classroom. I am a social studies teacher who got introduced to game design as a result of trying to motivate students to study history. I am by no means a game designer.

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Edsurge

APRIL 19, 2023

It’s about more than tests and grades. In 2017, while teaching fifth grade language arts and social studies, I took my love of radio and started a podcast on teaching and education. In 2021, while teaching sixth grade humanities, I united my love of writing and teaching and penned a memoir about my experiences teaching.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

In an effort to reach all students with meaningful literacy instruction, McGraw-Hill Education, a learning science company, has launched SRA FLEX Literacy Projects Jumpstart, a free introduction to project-based literacy intervention for grades 3-12.

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Teach Hub

MAY 16, 2025

You Can Use It Anywhere, With Any Grade Think-Pair-Share isnt tied to one subject, it works anywhere. Use it in math to talk through different ways to solve a problem, in science to make predictions, in reading to dive into character choices, or in social studies to unpack big ideas like fairness or impact.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

I believe more schools will begin explicitly teaching skills such as analysis, open-mindedness, problem-solving, creativity, and communication as early as elementary school. Success will no longer be measured only by grades or course completion. In more and more states, critical thinking is becoming a requirement for graduation. .

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Angela Fleck says this was the typical scene last year in the sixth grade social studies classes she teaches at Glover Middle School in Spokane, Washington: Nearly every student had a smartphone, and many of them would regularly sneak glances at the devices, which they kept tucked behind a book or just under their desks.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 15, 2019

According to national social studies teacher education guidelines , infusing technology into instruction should: Extend learning beyond what could be done without technology. Contribute to the research and evaluation of social studies and technology. Introduce technology in context.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 19, 2016

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Animate Scientific Illustrations, Grades 2 to 12: In this colorful project, students can use a green screen and diagrams to illustrate scientific processes. Tour Body Systems, Grades 2 to 12: Remember the 1987 movie Innerspace ? Rebecca Recco) And now, onto the projects.

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Edsurge

MAY 15, 2024

STEM education is not just about science and math; it develops skills such as creativity, communication, empathy and critical thinking that complement technologies like generative AI and coding. As the demand for digital skills grows, schools must develop inclusive programs to engage diverse learners.

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Edsurge

JULY 20, 2020

Videos that teachers create or curate—individually or as grade-level or departmental teams—can provide effective coverage of basic content. Programs that follow this model place high priority on making sure all communications and course materials are easy for students to access and navigate with minimal teacher direction or facilitation.

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Edsurge

MARCH 17, 2020

For communication channels, we don’t assume that the ones that were effective while school was open will have the same exact impact when it is now closed. Or at the very least, we don’t assume that the way those communication channels were used will be exactly the same. Communication channels include: Teacher email. Phone calls.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

APRIL 21, 2025

Whether youre planning five-minute bell ringers or long-term research assignments, these sociology questions for 8th grade are sure to get them talking and writing. Perfect for a social studies class, language arts, or a dedicated sociology course, these sociology questions for 8th grade will intrigue even your most reluctant writers.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 7, 2024

With the flexibility that came with pandemic-era school, they’re not used to firm deadlines or strict grading. Today’s students also report greater mental health struggles , which some experts attribute to excessive social media use. Instead, college instructors need to change how they assign and communicate their homework assignments.

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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. In the process, they also learned plenty about social studies and civic engagement.

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eSchool News

JULY 22, 2021

With GPA, we are reinventing learning for students in grades 6 through 12. GPA’s curriculum will consist of four pillars: Core: Traditional studies in English, mathematics, social studies and the sciences. Dialogues: Growing skills in problem-solving, communication and self-expression through exploration of the arts.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 22, 2017

Whether it’s home-grown or off-the-shelf, the possibilities for adding future-ready skills to a science or social studies project are endless. Grades and Subjects. Grades K-2 Life Science, Biomes and Animal Habitats Data synthesis, communication, self-direction, self-awareness States of Matter: What Would Happen If…?

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Computer science can be added to any core curriculum—math, science, language arts, social studies, history, or even art. And in grades K-5, computer science is an integral part of the STEM program and added when possible to larger project-based learning activities. In LASD, computer programming using MIT’s.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 27, 2023

And when you start preparing early, you can effectively build the resilience, confidence, and independence you need to handle independent living, set study goals, gain time management skills, establish positive habits, and learn how to create a social life. You can also take foreign languages, social studies, and arts.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

In particular, my district, JCPS, wanted to boost reading and math for students who were at least one year below the norm for their grade level, and give teachers an opportunity to try new approaches, such as project-based learning. Students selected their adventures in advance from among dozens of choices.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 10, 2019

We’re focusing on collaboration, communication and resilience, specifically. We’re focusing on collaboration, communication and resilience, specifically. We also want to make sure this material is not just available in social studies classes. What terms do you use? How do you teach those terms?

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Over the last year, she’s noticed ads peppered throughout the communications app, which is used by most students, parents and teachers at her 13-year-old’s middle school. edmodo so usually things don’t bother me but this is the ad that popped up in my 8th grade son’s social studies feed today. You can do better, right?

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Thousands of classrooms across grade levels, demographics and locations are podcasting. Eighth grade teachers Matt Stokes and Katie Rogers reflect on podcasting as a powerful way to give legitimacy to a student’s voice and create a space to capture someone’s spirit: This trend makes sense; the human voice is captivating.

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Edsurge

MARCH 21, 2017

serves over 700 students across three campuses from Pre-K through eighth grade. Their findings shaped a new definition of student success, which encompasses four broad dimensions: core content & basic skills, critical thinking & problem solving, collaboration & communication, and character.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 25, 2025

The University of Maryland reports that music boosts social, emotional, cognitive, and motor skills. No Prep Ta and Ti-Ti Music Worksheets By Aileen Miracle Grade: 1st-2nd Using the ta and ti-ti notes, students read and write patterns, copy patterns, and color patterns. But that is just the beginning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 10, 2023

These apps come in all shapes and sizes, catering to various subjects including math, language arts, science, and social studies. 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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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

For the past 13 years, I have been a social studies teacher at the middle school level. After all of my years in the classroom, I know what to expect when I come in each morning, but each year brings a new group of learners and sometimes a different grade level or classroom. The period couldn’t end fast enough.

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