k12 Digest

APRIL 26, 2025

An AP curriculum challenges students to excel, and Harkness-style classes foster discussion and debate, giving students a voice in their learning. As dorm parents, coaches, and club advisors, teachers foster a culture of support and engagement that extends far beyond academics. Weekends are a thrill.

Schools 242

Schools History Art Culture 242

Edsurge

MARCH 6, 2024

What Happens When Students Don’t Receive a Diploma Culturally, graduation is a right of passage and a source of immense pride. Admittedly, I find it hard to counsel them when the value of a diploma and the future of society keeps moving before I have time to adjust. How will it shape their self image and how their loved ones see them?

Multidisciplinary 206

Multidisciplinary Counselling Multiple Choice Questions Exams 206

Edsurge

JUNE 15, 2020

One of the things the COVID-19 pandemic revealed is the assessment culture we’ve created in our schools. When I talk about transforming education, I'm talking about that culture. We have developed a toxic culture of assessment whereby we've drifted away from the reasons why schools exist in the first place.

Teaching 191

Teaching Blended Learning Coaching Learning 191

Edsurge

MAY 4, 2017

secondary schools and universities , where demand for counseling services is rapidly outstripping supply. Our thesis is that one route to effective SEL and preventive mental health lies at the intersection of character education, community building and traditional counseling center services. For example, community.

Counselling 149

Counselling Learning Lecturing Testing 149

Edsurge

JULY 31, 2023

The discrepancy stems from systemic factors like economic inequality, as well as cultural ones. Studies have shown that counseling and therapy are more effective when providers share a cultural understanding with patients. Families may believe that therapy is ‘a white people thing,’” Cherestal says.

Counselling 148

Counselling Culture STEM High School 148

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Dr. Pollard co-authored “Women Who Lead in Education Featuring School Principals” and serves as co-host of the Class Dismissed Podcast, where she discusses educational news and shares inspirational ideas. She recently earned her doctorate at William Carey University, showcasing her dedication to lifelong learning.

Special Education 269

Special Education History Interdisciplinary Instructors 269

Edsurge

MARCH 19, 2019

I became assistant principal in 2018, but served as dean of culture at Westgate for three years prior. Even when I came on and there were two of us counseling, it wasn’t enough to support that many students. Mentors even sat in on counseling sessions to observe our counselor and I during sessions.

Counselling 165

Counselling Confidentiality Middle School Middle School 165

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

I do not hold to the essentialist thinking that puts teachers into categories of “will participate in professional development” and “will not participate in professional development,” but rather, I follow the context principle as discussed in Todd Rose’s “The End of Average.” Go beyond “checking-in” to building a culture of relational trust.

Teachers 218

Teachers Coaching Schools Counselling 218

Edsurge

AUGUST 5, 2024

We had representatives from technology, student services, administration, counseling and curriculum in the room for the district meeting. That completed form goes to the school-based tech team, which discusses the product and compares it to what we know is already being used across the school and district. There is more at risk.

Evaluation 178

Evaluation Schools Coaching Counselling 178

EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

One way that schools are engaging students is by introducing coding activities in makerspaces, where students can use the creative culture to start establishing the building blocks of computational thinking. MORE FROM EDTECH: Find out what professional development your teachers need to run a successful makerspace !

Schools 168

Schools Learning Counselling Students 168

Edsurge

AUGUST 29, 2023

The value of the implementation of SEL practices for children has become widely discussed and recognized. In addition, school and district leaders can incorporate mindfulness practices into professional development sessions to support a culture of well-being in educational environments.

Learning 191

Learning Counselling Feedback Assignments 191

eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2023

As such, from the characters portrayed in online programs to reading excerpts included in curricular products, it is important for all education companies to provide, and educators to seek out, more culturally relevant, modifiable, and accessible resources to effectively meet the varying learning needs of all students.

Coaching 338

Coaching Special Education Disabilities Communication 338

eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2023

We as educators can also serve as gatekeepers to either advanced studies, special education, counseling, etc. Examples of microaggression can be scheduling major deadlines on important cultural event dates or making inappropriate and insensitive jokes about a particular group of students.

STEM 130

STEM Counselling Gamification Special Education 130

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

In response, universities and educators strive to create and nurture virtual relationships and communities that foster positive relational school cultures, understanding student behavior within a social context (Manassah, Roderick, and Gregory 2018, 39). Counseling Services: Mental health support is critical for student well-being.

Accessibility 105

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 105

Teach Hub

APRIL 18, 2025

Check with your districts legal counsel or administration to understand your rights and responsibilities. Plan for a Follow-Up Tell all the students involved that this situation isnt over yetthere will be a follow-up discussion. Offer counseling, peer support groups, or mentoring programs to help them regain confidence.

Teachers 94

Teachers Counselling Culture Discussions 94

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

On the latest installment of our monthly online discussion forum, EdSurge Live , we brought in key experts quoted in our series to further explore the issue and answer questions from readers. Typically, they should have access to tutoring and other support, writing and communication centers and counseling services on their campuses.

Academic Integrity 136

Academic Integrity Culture Plagiarism Writing 136

Faculty Focus

APRIL 1, 2025

By fostering a culture of continuous improvement through pedagogical observation, educators engage in dialogue to share insights, plan for instructional improvement, self-reflect, adopt effective strategies, and refine teaching practices.

Evaluation 104

Evaluation Teaching Teaching Methods Faculty Development 104

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

In response, universities and educators strive to create and nurture virtual relationships and communities that foster positive relational school cultures, understanding student behavior within a social context (Manassah, Roderick, and Gregory 2018, 39). Counseling Services: Mental health support is critical for student well-being.

Accessibility 98

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 98

Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2021

During the next class period, she discusses the findings with her students. When that happens, instructors should try to “take what’s actionable, leave what’s emotional,” Gorman counsels. Golden collects the results, which students give anonymously, then studies the feedback and makes a list of all the information she’s received.

Feedback 196

Feedback Instructors Students Syllabus 196

eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

Vrain Valley School District, we will continue to provide our teachers with ample opportunities to collaborate, discuss, and share resources and strategies to enhance their understanding of AI and the potential benefits of AI tools. Share information about school counseling services and online resources that offer additional support.

Schools 338

Schools Coaching STEM Evaluation 338

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

However, perhaps now is the time for marital counseling. Especially in today’s culture, where the call for innovation and increased efficiencies are abundant, community colleges cannot afford to be viewed as inefficient and non-responsive intermediaries.

Counselling 179

Counselling Intelligence History Culture 179

Faculty Focus

APRIL 1, 2025

By fostering a culture of continuous improvement through pedagogical observation, educators engage in dialogue to share insights, plan for instructional improvement, self-reflect, adopt effective strategies, and refine teaching practices.

Evaluation 97

Evaluation Teaching Teaching Methods Faculty Development 97

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Students explore their preferences for campus and educational culture, residential life, student resources, academics and extracurricular life. A discussion follows, and she adjusts their lists accordingly. Susan Chiarolanzio at Flint Hill School in Virginia said that it used to take four hours to get clarity on what students wanted.

Counselling 113

Counselling Students High School High School 113

EAB

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Content warning: this blog contains discussions of gun violence and hate speech. I did not see myself reflected in staff working at the counseling center, in the classroom, or around campus. Our LGBTQ students’ lives and wellbeing are at risk—here are 5 things campus leaders can do to help.

Counselling 105

Counselling Students Culture Discussions 105

Edsurge

MARCH 26, 2019

Instead, the public charter school has embraced “restorative justice,” an alternative disciplinary approach that exposes students to mindfulness exercises, one-on-one counseling and group therapy sessions with a social worker. They take both seriously and are proud of the new school culture it’s created.

Schools 167

Schools Middle School Middle School Blended Learning 167

EAB

MAY 2, 2023

EAB’s Katie Herrmann is joined by Dr. Carl Dindo, the Director of Campus Health Services for Northern Arizona University, to discuss innovative approaches to meeting student mental health needs. Joining me today to discuss this challenge is the Director of Counseling Services for Northern Arizona University, Dr. Carl Dindo.

Accessibility 97

Accessibility Counselling Students Questions 97

Edsurge

MARCH 18, 2019

As outrage continues over the admissions scandal , legitimate college counseling providers are wrestling with how to address concerns bubbling among students who have been advised all along to play by the rules. But staff at the nonprofit are discussing ways to approach the conversation if that changes.

Counselling 114

Counselling Accessibility Coaching Attention 114

Edsurge

MARCH 16, 2020

According to the document, local leaders “should be a part of any planning for an outbreak and should request a bargaining session with your employer to discuss readiness. Consider setting expectations and establishing a new virtual classroom culture, suggests Wilkey Oh, an executive editor at Common Sense Media.

Schools 178

Schools Disabilities Exams Distance Learning 178

EAB

AUGUST 21, 2023

Their experiences as parents and their juggling of multiple responsibilities offer valuable insights and contribute to diverse discussions and perspectives in classrooms and campus activities.

Motivation 97

Motivation Education Students Counselling 97

EAB

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Meeting this challenge requires a campus-wide mental health strategy, something that has traditionally been the domain of student affairs and centered on the counseling center. Foster a campus culture that breaks down stigma and encourages help-seeking behavior. Technology can help students make these connections for themselves.

Counselling 75

Counselling Students Culture Accessibility 75

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Proudfoot (2022) discussed integrating qualitative and quantitative methods through hybrid thematic analysis, highlighting the flexibility in using Likert-type items in qualitative research. In this paper, we present some of the main arguments for and against their use qualitatively and quantitatively, with some examples from each.

Counselling 94

Counselling Science Beliefs Discussions 94

eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

As such, from the characters portrayed in online programs to reading excerpts included in curricular products, it is important for all education companies to provide, and educators to seek out, more culturally relevant, modifiable, and accessible resources to effectively meet the varying learning needs of all students.

Learning 180

Learning Coaching Reading Science 180

EAB

MAY 5, 2023

While counseling is a critical part of mental health care, unfortunately, mental health professionals are in short supply and often already over capacity. The upper tiers represent high-intensity options such as 1:1 counseling, while the bottom tiers represent lower intensity programs and services.

Counselling 52

Counselling Students Schools Achievement 52

EAB

MAY 8, 2023

3 ways chronic absenteeism is a different problem today In the past, discussions of absenteeism typically focused on material barriers to attendance–obstacles that prevent families from getting to school even when they want to be there. counseling, health services, operations/transportation, etc.).

Counselling 52

Counselling Discussions Motivation Beliefs 52

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 21, 2025

They learn to use interactive whiteboards, host breakout discussions, and embed live polls seamlessly within sessionsakin to actors trained for both stage and film. History discussions often bring in voices from current events, connecting past lessons to modern social movements. Electives extend even further. Social events add sparkle.

Schools 52

Schools Lecturing Coaching Art 52

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Proudfoot (2022) discussed integrating qualitative and quantitative methods through hybrid thematic analysis, highlighting the flexibility in using Likert-type items in qualitative research. In this paper, we present some of the main arguments for and against their use qualitatively and quantitatively, with some examples from each.

Counselling 64

Counselling Science Beliefs Discussions 64

EAB

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

In that spirit, the text that follows reflects on key points discussed in the October 31 hearings and related context. Lacking specific guidance, colleges’ general counsels might, understandably, err on the side of caution, with the associated risk of oversteering. A radical stance. A practical impossibility. Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Discussions 52

Discussions Counselling Art Essay 52