eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Rachel Blackwell, Instructional Technology/Digital Learning Facilitator, Pulaski County Special School District, Arkansas Rachel Blackwell has been with Pulaski County Special School District for 18 years. She began as a classroom teacher before transitioning to math instructional facilitator. Dr. Shepherd was the Asst.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Even years later, San Francisco Unified School District casts a shadow over attempts to quash long-standing disparities in math. In 2014, the district pushed algebra to ninth grade from eighth grade, in an attempt to eliminate the tracking, or grouping, of students into lower and upper math paths.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Suddenly, lessons on the physics of energy were tied to teaching kids how to be theme park engineers, and language arts and math lessons were anchored in running and marketing a profitable startup. For others, he says, “We have to bring that into the school, into the family’s life, so they can see that their child can absolutely compete.”

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Edsurge

MARCH 19, 2019

I was originally hired in 2015, to support the only counselor at our school, which served 500 students at the time. Even when I came on and there were two of us counseling, it wasn’t enough to support that many students. Across the country, we have lost time in school to just talk to each other.

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Edsurge

MARCH 17, 2020

While it’s tempting to fret about how students will learn, and what online tools will make that possible, all that should take a backseat to something more important: their mental health and wellbeing, says Reshan Richards, director of studies at New Canaan Country School in Connecticut and a board member of Global Learning Academy.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 17, 2023

Timothy Witchet, pre-kindergarten teacher and former Big Brothers Big Sisters "little brother" Early in their relationship, Dennison says Witchet was a strong math student but needed help with reading. I didn’t have a stellar academic record in middle school and freshman year of high school. What do you see for yourself?’”

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eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2023

–Jessica Medley, 8th Grade Math Teacher, Phenix City Schools (AL) & a Curriculum Associates’ 2022 Extraordinary Educator. I think administrators at more schools across the county will lean into non-traditional supports for students including mentoring, behavioral counseling and socialization exercises for students.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

Share information about school counseling services and online resources that offer additional support. In the math classroom, tasks like games or puzzles –where kids naturally engage in mathematical problem-solving without coaxing–are beginning to become essential, rather than just nice to have. That’s not playful.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2022

The district formed a partnership with HMH—purchasing HMH Into Math, HMH Into Reading, HMH Into Literature, and Waggle programs, along with professional services, which are all accessed via Ed, HMH’s learning platform. Tiffany has taught various math courses ranging from 6th grade math through AP Calculus.

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APRIL 27, 2017

It will also cover college study skills and involve regular trips to the college with King to get familiar with campus support services like financial aid offices, career and employment resources, and professional counseling. That effort goes even further back than high school, though. Through two separate grant initiatives with.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

–Jessica Medley, 8th Grade Math Teacher, Phenix City Schools (AL) & a Curriculum Associates’ 2022 Extraordinary Educator Assessments should create opportunity – not squash it. I’m also hopeful we’ll see more schools providing comprehensive mental health supports – for both students and staff members.

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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 26, 2025

Additionally, the school should provide: Academic advisors Technical support teams Special education services, if needed Mental health counseling options Student success is significantly enhanced when online schools prioritize strong, timely teacher-student interactions and offer comprehensive support systems.

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OCTOBER 3, 2024

A respected math teacher at a K-12 public charter school in Apple Valley, California, Holifield was in steep physical decline. The school put on a festival to fundraise for medical bills resulting from his diagnosis with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Steve Holifield’s breathing was labored.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Students have always needed counseling services that go well beyond the college and career development that has become standard fare in American high schools. But that job can’t be done—and certainly it can’t be done well—by any single individual who is stretched thin across a large school. You’re just putting out fires.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Note: Figures include charter schools. The Ravenswood City School District, which has about 1,600 students in its elementary and middle schools (excluding charters) in East Palo Alto and Menlo Park, saw chronic absenteeism spike from just 471 out of 2,549 (18.5 Graphic by Zoe Morgan of Embarcadero Media.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

For years now, there’s been a growing push to provide more and better counseling services to students at all levels of the public school system. But in the last two-and-a-half years, especially, the need for counseling professionals has been recognized like never before. The difference is evident, Lopez says.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 28, 2025

Title I, free meals, counseling, after-school programs, etc.) provide additional resources to schools serving high numbers of low-income students, many of which are located in inner-city areas. The department plays a crucial role in addressing disparities in funding education, as well as in funding access. Federal programs (i.e.,

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