k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Today, I serve as Vice-Principal of B.School, where I lead efforts to integrate well-being, sustainability, and equity into our core curriculum. Meanwhile, participating in global education programs in countries like Finland, India, and the U.S. I am also pursuing a Ph.D.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Among the new content and resources now available to users of Discovery Education Experience are: Ready-To-Teach Lessons Enhancing Curriculum Built around research-based instructional strategies, these new ready-to-teach lessons and activities target critical classroom needs and help teachers create unique learning opportunities for each student.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 24, 2025

This philosophy is embedded in the British Curriculum, which offers both structure and flexibility. ProEd Global School blends this rigorous curriculum with personalized support, ensuring that every learner gets the guidance they need to thrive, not just survive in the classroom. “Our goal is to help them define it on their own terms.”

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Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2025

It aligns with digital literacy frameworks that emphasize critical evaluation, meaningful contribution and not just technical skills. Research suggests that interest-driven, creativity-focused tech education increases participation, particularly among student groups historically underrepresented in computer science.

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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. Cost-effectiveness is another critical advantage. In this new paradigm, collaboration and critical thinking are essential.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

And when you combine strong values with smart tech and a global curriculum, you get more than a good education. What makes this continuum so effective is how it blends critical thinking with character education. Critical thinking isnt something we teach once, says Ms. At Elmwood, learning is never static.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 8, 2025

In our Day 1 workshop, we will use the free 4 Shifts Protocol to redesign lessons, units, and other instructional activities for critical thinking and problem solving, greater student agency, more real-world authentic work, and robust technology infusion. Please bring your own examples and use cases of how you’re using AI!

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

The Academy Program, on the other hand, serves students who benefit from a highly customized curriculum with a strong emphasis on life skills, vocational training, and independent living. This holistic approach ensures that students not only master the curriculum but also develop essential life skills for the future.

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Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2025

Being part of this network helps us integrate cutting-edge AI tools and practices into classrooms, fostering critical thinking, creativity and real-world problem-solving skills to prepare our scholars for a technology-driven world. Ypsilanti Community Schools students, educators and community members engage in hands-on AI learning.

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Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 19, 2025

Whole Brain Teaching – An innovative approach to classroom management that enhances student engagement and behavior using active participation techniques. 8 Weeks of Curriculum Guides I also created weekly tips that will leave you better prepared to teach eight key upper elementary reading and math skills all year.

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Organized Classroom

JUNE 4, 2025

Includes 14 articles from Organized Classroom, including topics such as: -Curriculum Mapping -Setting Up Your Daily Classroom Schedule -Digital Filing Cabinets -Weekly Planning Resources -Several To-Do List Templates -Balancing Home and Work Life in your Calendar -File Organization and even more! This 70 page digital book has you covered!

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k12 Digest

MAY 21, 2025

Its a commitment to embedding equity into every layer of school culture, from classroom practices and curriculum to policies and professional learning. School leaders can support this safety by co-creating group agreements that promote active listening, confidentiality, and respectful participation. Who is left out?

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k12 Digest

MAY 21, 2025

Its a commitment to embedding equity into every layer of school culture, from classroom practices and curriculum to policies and professional learning. School leaders can support this safety by co-creating group agreements that promote active listening, confidentiality, and respectful participation. Who is left out?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Last year, almost 300,000 students (age 4-104) participated from over 180 countries and wrote almost 20 billion lines of code. The 200,000+ teachers involved came away believing that, of all their education tools, coding was the best at teaching children to think. When you make a mistake, don’t give up or call an expert.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

Here are ten projects (each, about one hour in length) you can use in your classroom to participate in this wildly popular event: Macros. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-8 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. Grade level: 5-12.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Key points: In preparing students for the modern workforce, think globally A globalized curriculum helps children learn without barriers See related article: 10 things schools need to do to build students’ networks For more news on global learning, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page Learning should be lifelong.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Key points: Virtual field trips can help engage students in critical STEM education 8 virtual field trips for STEM education How to elevate climate literacy for future scientists For more news on virtual field trips, visit eSN’s Digital Learning page Climate change is an increasingly important subject in school curriculums.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Here’s why you should participate. Should Coding be a Part of the Modern School’s Curriculum? She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. Long list of websites by grade. Minecraft Review.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Here’s Why Kids Should Participate in Extracurricular Activities Most parents ignore this, but playtime activities significantly contribute to a child’s overall development. That said, below are a few reasons your child should actively participate in extracurricular activities: 1.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

For one thing, over 1,700 Madrid students annually already participate in our existing Global Scholars program and will continue to do so. David Cervera Olivares, the Madrid education official spearheading this initiative, gets why this is such critical work.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

STEAM education is trending at an opportune time: The COVID-19 pandemic caused learning loss across the board, and a STEAM-centered curriculum that engages students while weaving important 21st-century education principles into real-world lessons is critical for success. What is STEAM and STEM activity?

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eSchool News

MARCH 22, 2024

Rather, teams and tournaments promote collaboration, critical thinking, communication skills, and offer inclusive environments that welcome students from all backgrounds and with all abilities. How do I participate in esports tournaments? How can schools create esports programs and teams? Is esports a good career?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Here’s why you should participate. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. Over the next week, I’ll share ideas that will get you ready for your Hour of Code.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Critical Thinking Development in Middle School Education Fostеring critical thinking skills in middlе school еducation is paramount to equipping studеnts with thе intеllеctual tools necessary for succеss. Sеvеral kеy componеnts constitutе critical thinking.

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eSchool News

JULY 5, 2022

the award-winning provider of distance learning, video collaboration and education technology solutions, announced their participation in the ISTELive 22 , one of the world’s most influential education events, hosted by The International Society for Technology in Education ( ISTE ). AVer Information Inc.,

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 18, 2024

The Ask a Tech Teacher team has ideas on how to incorporate giving into your STEM curriculum: Incorporating Monthly Giving Projects into STEM Curriculum: Inspiring the Next Generation of Philanthropists STEM equips students with critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovative skills vital for their future careers.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 25, 2015

With a new video, standards-based exercises and an interactive creative challenge each week, the dynamic series provides a unique platform to teach core subjects through real-world news and promote the development of important skills like reading, writing and critical thinking. “We

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Digital escape rooms merge creativity with student engagement and skill development : Escape rooms are engaging for people of all ages–they require durable skills such as creativity, critical thinking, determination, and the ability to work in groups to solve challenges.

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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. Educators participating in the research used Defined STEM as the core resource to implement PBL in their classrooms. Effectively implementing PBL.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

It is evident that schools must confront three obstacles contributing to low student motivation and engagement: Overemphasis on extrinsic motivation : “Two decades of standardized testing have shaped a generation of students who excel at test-taking but struggle with student-led learning, critical thinking, and adaptability.”

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Embrace hands-on projects to foster creativity and problem-solving skills For kids to think creatively, they need to take risks and make mistakes. Physical projects allow kids to use materials in new ways, generating ideas and encouraging more frequent class participation. Hands-on projects provide the perfect opportunity.

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eSchool News

MAY 12, 2021

members, can implement our well-structured and inclusive curriculum with the knowledge that the program meets and exceeds the requirements to become an integral component of a school’s STEM implementation.”. The courses and curriculum engage students in solving gamified challenges by coding a virtual robot. consortium. “We

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eSchool News

APRIL 9, 2025

As AI disrupts the educational landscape, this partnership aims to shape the national conversation about the evolving role of critical thinking in writing practice. Offering a comprehensive writing platform essential to ELA curriculum, NoRedInk measurably improves students’ writing proficiency and ELA test scores.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

Student success is a critically important issue for school districts–and not simply because districts want students to perform well. Improving student learning and student success is necessary for students to compete in a rapidly changing world that requires critical thinking, creativity, and adaptability.

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eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2022

While participating in the platform’s investigations and projects, students can use Vernier apps to collect, display, and analyze data as they learn important science concepts. The content can also be aligned to a district’s scope and sequence, removing the guesswork for teachers.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In the think stage, participants move from observation to interpretation. They think about what these observations might mean, offering explanations, hypotheses, or interpretations. This is where analytical thinking comes into play. This is where analytical thinking comes into play.

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eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2024

These strategies encourage curiosity and critical thinking, setting the stage for deeper exploration of the day’s lesson. The Kinesthetic Hook Engaging students through movement is a powerful strategy that enhances active participation and deepens learning experiences.

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