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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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

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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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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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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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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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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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

JANUARY 13, 2025

The top reasons selected include the opportunity to participate in hands-on learning (44 percent) and the ability to complete such programs faster than they could earn a college degree (41 percent). Fortunately, were seeing more people embrace other choices like trades.

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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

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Instead of snuffing out the doom scroll at its source, educators should lean into it, learn, and apply takeaways to their curriculum. By fostering an atmosphere where trial and error are celebrated as crucial steps on the path to growth, we empower students to become active participants in their own learning journeys.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2024

Amazon Web Services (AWS) in early January announced 15 startup companies selected to participate in the inaugural AWS Education Accelerator. The participating edtech startups are focused on a wide range of solutions for PK-12, higher education, and workforce education customers.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Instead, ChatGPT-4 acts as an enhancer for my innate critical thinking and creative prowess. The writing is on the wall for the decision-makers, professors, and curriculum developers. It is about whether you are ready to lead this transformation, be a constructive participant, or choose to be left behind.

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eSchool News

MARCH 28, 2023

“This year’s celebration of all-things-math was no different, and our entire team is in awe of the accomplishments of this year’s top individuals and schools and all the other participants. A big congratulations to all!”

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eSchool News

JULY 30, 2024

Key points: A love of learning can lead to a lifetime of learning How to use PBL with makerspaces across your curriculum Here’s how schools can better support neurodiverse students For more news on instruction, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Curiosity is a fountain of opportunity for all educators.

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eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2024

ChatGPT In 2024, my district was fortunate to participate in a fabulous professional development opportunity lead by Jason Neiffer of the Montana Digital Academy ( MTDA ). Alberton Schools has set a goal to have 100 percent of our high school student body participate in an extra-curricular or co-curricular activity.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 20, 2024

Students were so engaged in learning how geese flying over mountains ride the thermal updrafts like roller coasters that they didn’t quite realize how much time they had spent practicing important skills such as math, close reading, and critical thinking. Others painted or drew a picture.

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eSchool News

MARCH 9, 2022

“We’ve used our combined experience as educators, programmers, engineers, and gamers to create a learning environment that makes coding feel like a game for kids, while empowering them to develop problem-solving, critical thinking and grit skills,” Duchin continued. Pilot participants included dozens of homeschoolers from the U.S.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

In practical terms, Joy in schools means integrating creative and interactive activities into the curriculum, celebrating achievements, and creating spaces where students are safe to express themselves. This joy in learning lays the groundwork for lifelong educational enthusiasm and resilience.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The partnership provides 2021-2022 school year Challenge participants with a complimentary six-month WeVideo for Schools license for use on their submissions through June 2022. KQED Youth Media Challenges prompt critical thinking and foster civic engagement and are open to middle and high school students across the U.S.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 12, 2016

Participating schools will receive Achieve3000’s 24/7 differentiated, blended instruction for students, teaching resources and blended professional development for educators, real-time data dashboard for administrators, and robust home support for parents and guardians. “For Lewis, Ed.D.,

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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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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 25, 2025

As a pedagogical strategy, it can be effective in reinforcing critical thinking, cooperation, creativity, and problem solving–traits that are difficult to teach but essential for students who want to become productive, happy adults. Dependence on Participation : Success hinges on everyone contributing.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2019

Teachers are diligently meeting state standards while covering course content and using technology to address collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and creativity. Sitting in rows and facing front is no longer the best option for students to participate in the classroom. The environment. 10 steps to support change.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2020

With a focus on inquiry and critical thinking, the programs’ curriculum boosts student engagement with digital activities, culturally responsive content, and support for integrating social emotional learning skills. Election Resources — provides up-to-date U.S.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Problem Solving: Students identify common tech issues and propose solutions, fostering critical thinking. Problem-Solving Mindset: Emphasizing that problems are opportunities fosters resilience and encourages critical thinking among students. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: Engage students actively for deeper learning and enhanced academic outcomes Enhance learning through active participation, collaboration, and critical thinking skills Stay up to date on the latest in classroom learning trends Active learning strategies engage students in the learning process, fostering deeper understanding and retention.

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