eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2025

These benefits translate well to STEAM contexts, where critical thinking, teamwork, and creativity are essential. Enhances problem-solving & critical thinking Game development forces students to think like systems engineers, breaking down problems, testing outcomes, and refining solutions.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Currently serving as the school leader in Vietnam, he brings over a decade of experience in school leadership, teacher training, and educational transformation. I realized that to make lasting change, I needed to reach beyond the walls of one school. But as my classroom evolved, so did my vision. I am also pursuing a Ph.D.

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eSchool News

JUNE 10, 2025

Schools embraced a broader vision of learning by nurturing curiosity, critical thinking, and emotional growth (as opposed to solely standardized test scores). Its policymakers favored the comprehensive school model that served all students equally. Every child had access to a well-funded neighborhood school.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

That moment in 1915 became the foundation of what is now Elmwood School an institution that, in 2025, proudly celebrates 110 years of inspiring young women to lead with confidence and purpose. The schools leap into the future began in 1978 with the introduction of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 24, 2025

That’s where ProEd Global School comes in. Driven by her passion for personalized, inclusive, and globally relevant education, Llana founded ProEd Global School to create an environment where students don’t just learn—they thrive. This philosophy is embedded in the British Curriculum, which offers both structure and flexibility.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Charlotte, NC Discovery Education , the creators of indispensable K-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world, today announced an exciting new slate of standards-aligned educational content and instructional resources for Back-to-School 2025 that will inspire teachers and engage students.

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k12 Digest

JULY 1, 2025

Steven Sgourdos has a passion for fostering intellectual curiosity and critical thinking in his students. Sgourdos also holds CAGS from the University of Notre Dame and Harvard Business School. Are they memorizing facts, or learning how to think, solve, and lead? That number should stop us in our tracks.

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eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2025

Thomas-EL’s well-established “4Cs of School Success” framework, providing educators with practical tools to support students’ diverse needs, both academically and emotionally. Educators Applaud Dr. Thomas-EL’s Message of Resilience and Support At previous conferences, Dr. Thomas-EL’s keynote resonated deeply with educators.

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2025

The energy was electric: Three teams of students from three neighboring school systems faced off in a high-stakes competition, their colorful jerseys and team pride on full display. It showcased communication, collaboration, creativity and critical thinking — the 4Cs in action.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2025

Avantis Education , a global leader in Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR) technology for K–12 schools, unveiled the engaging Future Forests Experience and its most advanced ClassVR headsets to date – Xplorer and Xcelerate. “At

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Currently serving as the school leader in Vietnam, he brings over a decade of experience in school leadership, teacher training, and educational transformation. I realized that to make lasting change, I needed to reach beyond the walls of one school. But as my classroom evolved, so did my vision. I am also pursuing a Ph.D.

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eSchool News

MAY 20, 2025

The structure of our schools revolves around standardized schedules: 180 days in a school year, 45 minutes for a lesson, five days a week. Outside of school, success often depends on persistence, practice, and timing that matches individual needs. The result? Time becomes a barrier instead of a tool. Its absurd.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Its a familiar story for many parentswatching their child struggle in school, knowing they are capable but somehow unable to thrive in a traditional classroom. They envisioned a school where children who didnt fit the standard mold could still succeed, not just academically but socially and emotionally.

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eSchool News

MAY 13, 2025

One of the main advantages of DEI in education is the promotion of a more inclusive and representative curriculum. This enhances critical thinking and empathy. Students gain a broader understanding of the world by integrating diverse perspectives into course materials.

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Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2025

The Creativity Challenge in Computer Science Education Creativity often declines as students progress through school. Developed by Urban Arts in collaboration with Minecraft Education , the program offers middle school teachers professional development, ongoing coaching and a 72-session curriculum built around game-based instruction.

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Teach Thought

JULY 10, 2025

Here is the goal, here are the criteria being used to establish the terms of quality, now give it a shot and I’ll evaluate how well I think you did. The Grade Point Average might be the most visible example of gamification in school. The rest are sent to vocational school. More learners than podium spots.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Not all students have reliable internet connections or devices, creating a digital divide that exacerbates existing inequalitiesespecially for younger learners in an online elementary school setting where consistent access is critical for foundational development. In this new paradigm, collaboration and critical thinking are essential.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

MAY 21, 2025

Fun Experiments for Kindergarten and 1st Grade Stir up some wiggles and wide-eyed wonder through inquiry-based learning where elementary students will marvel their way to big ideas and critical thinking. These experiments are easy to set up and can be done at home or at school.

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Teaching with a Mountain View

JULY 3, 2025

The first day of school is one of the most important days of the year. As a mentor teacher, the biggest tip I give mentees is that they should absolutely put effort into planning their first week of school BEFORE spending extra time on their classrooms. FREE First Day of School Lesson Plans! I NEED ThESE! with all their stuff?

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 4, 2025

STEM isnt just the latest teaching topic: Its an innovative, cross-curricular way to strengthen problem-solving and critical thinking skills across science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Check out STEM activities for middle school that are sure to catch teenagers attention and inspire them to learn more.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 8, 2025

Let’s create reasons for students to come to school and opportunities to do things that are interesting! We also will peek inside some deeper learning schools around the country to see how they’re approaching this instructional design work.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 17, 2025

While interdisciplinary teaching brings unique challenges, the rewards of boosting students’ critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills are tremendous. Hojeij combines her expertise in curriculum development with a strong research portfolio, having secured over 2 million AED in research grants over the past 10 years.

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Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2025

Schools across the country are racing to integrate artificial intelligence into classrooms, but the real challenge isnt just adopting the technology its making sure it works for all students. As districts explore AIs potential, they must also confront critical questions about equity, algorithmic bias and access.

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Priceless Ponderings

MAY 25, 2025

Its about setting the tone for your entire school year. They help establish a culture of respect, responsibility, and critical thinking. Start With Clear Classroom Expectations The start of the school year is the perfect time to introduce your science lab safety rules. When kids know whats expected of them, they thrive.

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Teaching with a Mountain View

JULY 10, 2025

What curriculum should you use? My Personal Homeschool Experience During the 2021-2022 school year, my husband and I decided to homeschool our twin third graders. Choose a Dedicated Space Separating home from school can be tricky when your home literally becomes your classroom. Take a deep breath! It was a dream!

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Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 19, 2025

After a school year full of early mornings, lesson plans, and seemingly endless to-do lists, we’ve all earned some well-deserved rest and relaxation! Why Summer Might Be the Perfect Time for Professional Growth Summer is a much-needed time for teachers to recharge after a busy school year. Summer break is right around the corner.

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k12 Digest

MAY 21, 2025

His book,The Antiracist School Leader: What to Know, Say, and Do, is currently available. He has received numerous honors, including a 2017 Distinguished Service to Public Education Award from Montgomery County Public Schools and a 2025 Exemplary PK20 Boundary Spanner Award from the National Association for School-University Partnerships.

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k12 Digest

MAY 21, 2025

His book,The Antiracist School Leader: What to Know, Say, and Do, is currently available. He has received numerous honors, including a 2017 Distinguished Service to Public Education Award from Montgomery County Public Schools and a 2025 Exemplary PK20 Boundary Spanner Award from the National Association for School-University Partnerships.

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eSchool News

MAY 2, 2025

As schools, districts, and policymakers grapple with the realities of a rapidly evolving workforce that requires discipline-specific knowledge, high-tech know-how, and hands-on skills, there is a growing recognition that the traditional approaches to preparing students for the real world no longer suffice.

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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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Edsurge

APRIL 22, 2025

Students in schools run by the Department of Defense have staged multiple walkouts in recent months to protest the agencys decision to pull books that may not align with President Donald Trumps executive orders on race and gender. Books were pulled from libraries. Black History Month was canceled.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 30, 2025

High school isn’t all fun and games, but it can have a few jokes and riddles! Keep students guessing and thinking with a set of riddles for high school students. A pillow 14 ELA Enigmas and Wordplay Puzzles Need a brain break for high school students between chapters of your latest novel unit? What am I?

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Ideally, by surpassing compliance goals and student-driven learning, we can get to an even more important goal — critical thinking. Two of the four elementary schools in our district have a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students. But achieving that goal isn’t easy.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Ask them to organize the list in the order completed as they get ready for school. Open the spreadsheet program you use in your school (Google Sheets, Excel, or another). If necessary, adapt the following Windows/iPad directions to the device used in your school: Go to Start. overview of Alice by Middle School students.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

This is an easy way to add MLA headings (or whichever standard your school uses). 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. Name your macro. Choose whether it should be a keyboard shortcut or a button.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Whether we realize it or not, data is everywhere in our schools. Schools use analytics to identify at-risk students or allocate resources. Data literacy in a school context means more than reading charts or calculating averages. Integrating data literacy into K-12 curriculum The good news?

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eSchool News

MAY 25, 2017

Let me explain: Wildwood IB World Magnet School is a top performing K-8 public magnet school. They plan and deliver many school assemblies like Pi Day, and they engage in all sorts of action and service, both inside the formal IB units of inquiry and outside of it. Tools to Support Inquiry-Driven Learning.

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