k12 Digest

JULY 1, 2025

It can be intentionally designed to help students develop mindsets such as creative problem-solving, flexibility, initiative, empathy, embracing ambiguity, communication, and reflection. One of the participating students put it this way: “We weren’t just creating a marketing campaign; we were solving a real-world problem that mattered.

Learning 130

Learning Critical Thinking History Secondary Education 130

k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

These types of activities allow for total engagement and participation for students and allow multiple pathways in the brain to become activated, making retrieval of the learning easier. work with a partner to light a bulb using the materials provided for you).

Science 247

Science Education Motivation Lecturing 247

eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2025

High school students should be encouraged to: Select relevant courses, certifications, and electives Participate in clubs and extracurricular activities Pursue internships, volunteer opportunities, or part-time jobs in their field of interest Develop soft skills like communication, leadership, and critical thinking While it’s great to see students (..)

Middle School 266

Middle School Middle School Elementary School Elementary School 266

Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2025

It showcased communication, collaboration, creativity and critical thinking — the 4Cs in action. With its success, regional leaders are already planning the next phase, emphasizing teacher training, broader participation and enhanced support. Collaboration: Teams build shared purpose and community. What stood out most?

STEM 140

STEM Disabilities Interdisciplinary Critical Thinking 140

Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2025

As classrooms across the country become more linguistically diverse, educators face a growing challenge: ensuring that every student, regardless of English proficiency, can access learning, participate fully and feel included. Elianis It has helped me communicate better with my classmates when working on a project. percent of U.S.

English 134

English Language Languages Assignments 134

Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2025

Meeting the Growing Demand for CS Skills Alexis Johnson First Grade Teacher, Canyons School District Computing and technology shape how we communicate, work and learn. ISTE+ASCD is recruiting educators to participate in the fall 2025 cohorts of the Transform Computer Science program.

Science 144

Science Teachers Critical Thinking STEM 144

k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Meanwhile, participating in global education programs in countries like Finland, India, and the U.S. This helped them apply knowledge, develop communication skills, and see themselves as active citizens. I saw how even the most under-resourced classrooms could transform when teachers felt empowered and supported.

Interdisciplinary 144

Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 144

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. Aside from promoting positive interdependence and individual accountability, students participate equally through simultaneous interactions.

Assignments 66

Assignments Art Critical Thinking Motivation 66

Teach Hub

MAY 16, 2025

That little difference shows what active participation actually sounds like. It supports a wide range of learners, builds communication and collaboration, and gives students something all kids deserve: a chance to be heard.

Fairness 80

Fairness Social Studies Questions Science 80

eSchool News

JULY 1, 2025

Color E-Paper expands upon Samsung’s portfolio of energy-efficient digital signage—perfect for the dynamic communication needs of K–12 schools and campuses. Leveraging digital ink technology, the Color E-Paper delivers ultra-low power consumption, high visibility and a lightweight, wire-free design.

Technology 140

Technology Education Coaching Communication 140

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. This recent study had various pairings of autistic, non-autistic and mixed-group participants and had them do two tasks.

Communication 52

Communication Failure Culture Participation 52

k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

These types of activities allow for total engagement and participation for students and allow multiple pathways in the brain to become activated, making retrieval of the learning easier. work with a partner to light a bulb using the materials provided for you).

Science 130

Science Education Motivation Lecturing 130

Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

This article explores how these three components can reshape flipped learning and address persistent challenges such as student unpreparedness, fear of participation, and lack of motivation. Addressing Fear Through Technology-Supported Safety Fear is one of the most formidable barriers to classroom participation. Flipped Classroom 2.0:

Critical Thinking 88

Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 88

Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Additionally, it cultivates intellectual and practical skills, including inquiry and analysis, critical and creative thinking, written and oral communication, quantitative literacy, information literacy, teamwork, and problem-solving. The “Thinking” in Systems Thinking: Seven Essential Skills (Pegasus Communications, Waltham, MA).

Art 114

Art Curriculum Interdisciplinary Teaching 114

Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

This article explores how these three components can reshape flipped learning and address persistent challenges such as student unpreparedness, fear of participation, and lack of motivation. Addressing Fear Through Technology-Supported Safety Fear is one of the most formidable barriers to classroom participation. Flipped Classroom 2.0:

Critical Thinking 94

Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 94

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. Aside from promoting positive interdependence and individual accountability, students participate equally through simultaneous interactions.

Assignments 61

Assignments Art Critical Thinking Motivation 61

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

DE Original Series Boosting Literacy Skills With The Writer’s Block, middle school students build grammar, literary analysis, and communication skills with relatable hosts and captivating storytelling.

Laboratory 190

Laboratory Social Studies Education Middle School 190

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

For many students, developing social awareness, confidence, and communication skills requires structured support. To further support students, AEF utilizes the BIC System (Behavior, Intervention, and Communication), a digital tracking tool that monitors behavior, executive functioning progress, and social-emotional development.

Skills 137

Skills Schools Learning Students 137

Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Additionally, it cultivates intellectual and practical skills, including inquiry and analysis, critical and creative thinking, written and oral communication, quantitative literacy, information literacy, teamwork, and problem-solving. The “Thinking” in Systems Thinking: Seven Essential Skills (Pegasus Communications, Waltham, MA).

Art 97

Art Curriculum Interdisciplinary Teaching 97

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Research indicates that active participation leads to higher retention rates, which can be upwards of 60% for students engaged in interactive learning. Without face-to-face communication, building relationships with peers and instructors becomes challenging, hindering collaboration and support.

Hybrid Learning 128

Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 128

eSchool News

MAY 1, 2025

The law passed in 2024 alongside a spate of bills aimed at boosting the states labor participation rate, which at 58% as of January remained below the national rate of 63%. The workforce diploma would make it more difficult for students on that track to get into those colleges. Simply put, Alabama wants to get more of its residents working.

High School 249

High School High School Schools Math 249

Faculty Focus

APRIL 27, 2025

Ask the students what they want An integral part of community building is having students meet as a group, whether in person or online. To increase the likelihood of student participation, we first invited their input on what types of events they want to attend, and when.

STEM 53

STEM Science Activities Student Engagement 53

Elevate k12

JUNE 30, 2025

It is not designed to address functional, behavioral, social-emotional, communication, or transitional goals. Many shared that they felt supported, motivated, and eager to participate in lessons tailored just for them. SDI is intentionally focused on academic instruction tied to IEP goals.

Special Education 97

Special Education Teachers Disabilities Coaching 97

Organized Classroom

JUNE 11, 2025

Additionally, a “Sports Day Fundraiser” can be organized, where students participate in friendly sports competitions and challenges, with each participant collecting pledges or donations based on their performance.

Elementary School 83

Elementary School Elementary School Participation Activities 83

Faculty Focus

JULY 6, 2025

Yet it can be difficult to know how to do so, especially on campuses where there is not already a robust civic participation infrastructure. Dr. Ben Medeiros is Assistant Professor of Communication Studies at SUNY Plattsburgh. His teaching and research focus on political communication, media law, and digital media culture.

Students 53

Students Attention Communication Study 53

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 16, 2025

Stop that train in its tracks with ample communication from the very beginning of the year, whether it’s weekly progress emails to parents or regular conversations with academic counselors (or ideally, both). Help parents set up a homework ritual and show them how to check student progress in your online gradebook.

High School 52

High School High School Beliefs Schools 52

Faculty Focus

JULY 6, 2025

Yet it can be difficult to know how to do so, especially on campuses where there is not already a robust civic participation infrastructure. Dr. Ben Medeiros is Assistant Professor of Communication Studies at SUNY Plattsburgh. His teaching and research focus on political communication, media law, and digital media culture.

Students 59

Students Attention Communication Study 59

k12

JULY 10, 2025

Active, engaged learners retain information better, participate more fully, and develop a deeper understanding of the material. Polls and Quizzes: Encourage your child to participate in polls or mini quizzes if their online platform offers them. Encourage your child to participate!

Online Learning 52

Online Learning Quizzes Learning Motivation 52

k12 Prospects

JUNE 13, 2025

Building trust with schools requires consistent engagement, clear communication, and a proactive approach to solving their challenges. Position Yourself as a Thought Leader: Contribute to the education sector by publishing whitepapers, hosting webinars, and participating in industry conferences.

Schools 52

Schools Failure History Learning Outcomes 52

Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 12, 2025

A postcard exchange allows students to share insights about their hometown, learn about other communities, and improve communication skills. Engage with Public Leaders Connecting students with public leaders can help students learn what goes into shaping a local community.

Writing 52

Writing Questions Discussions Activities 52

eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

The results Work ED assessed the participating students before starting the program and then again once they completed it. By sharing their process and final result Shark Tank -style, the students learned how to communicate effectively and pitch their ideas.

Skills 253

Skills Students Instructors Reading 253

Teach Hub

JUNE 19, 2025

When most people think of PE, they picture students taking laps around the gym, a few games of dodgeball, or students trying to sneak their way out of participating. Every game, team challenge, and partner activity is an opportunity for students to practice communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution.

Discussions 52

Discussions Activities Participation Physical Education 52

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Students arent just using devicestheyre using digital tools to solve real-world problems, create, collaborate, and communicate across borders. And through the school’s house system, each student gets the chance to participate in and contribute to meaningful events. The results speak for themselves.

Schools 210

Schools Culture Interdisciplinary Beliefs 210

Edsurge

JUNE 23, 2025

Growing Pains Communication has been muddled over what exactly transitional kindergarten is and when children are eligible for the programs. Even as California builds more early learning capacity, enrollment trends nationwide raise questions about family participation. If You Build It, Will They Come?

Elementary School 111

Elementary School Elementary School Fairness Communication 111

Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 11, 2025

Communicate major assignments and assessments in advance and give students opportunities to plan their time and effort. Suppose race officials instituted a rule that said, Any participant using the subway will be disqualified. They ensure participants are on track toward a successful finish. Im here to help!

Academic Integrity 92

Academic Integrity Learning Assignments Feedback 92

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

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

What is your favorite way to communicate with friends? Should children receive participation trophies if they dont win? Perfect as bell-ringers, exit tickets, or brain breaks for high school , these five-minute writing ideas are a great way to get students into a writing state of mind right after the bell rings. Why or why not?

High School 52

High School High School Writing Essay 52