Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2025

This was the South Florida Showdown , the first Minecraft Education tri-district esports challenge of its kind. It showcased communication, collaboration, creativity and critical thinking — the 4Cs in action. Esports is fast becoming a cornerstone of innovative education. For the students, it was more than a game.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 22, 2025

Since the public release of ChatGPT in December 2022, educators have faced the challenge of effectively integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into their teaching. This approach will help students better understand and utilize AI as an educational ally, enabling innovative methods for effective classroom integration.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

And its exactly how Elmwood thinks education should feel in the 21st century. Educators dont just keep up with innovationthey lead it. And when you combine strong values with smart tech and a global curriculum, you get more than a good education. The IBs interdisciplinary structure plays a key role. Its lively.

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Elevate k12

JUNE 11, 2025

At Elevate K-12, we work with an incredible community of educators who bring passion, innovation, and unwavering dedication to their LIVE classrooms every single day. We sat down with these two incredible educators to learn more about their journeys, their inspirations, and the wisdom they have for their fellow teachers.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

Psychology “Do Now” Writing Prompts & Slides By Loosli Learning Grades: 9th-12th Subjects: Psychology Ideal for psychology classes or any subject focused on critical thinking, these do now writing prompts are an intriguing way to start the day. What is the impact of class size on student education?

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Introducing STEM education at an early age fosters curiosity and the ability to tackle real-world challenges. One way to engage students in STEM education is with hands-on, project-based learning. Integrating STEM into K-12 curricula helps prepare students for a world that increasingly depends on interdisciplinary knowledge.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

An integrated STEAM education also puts students on the path to success with higher test scores, stronger attendance records, better disciplinary records, and increased engagement and graduation rates. Let’s take a closer look at STEAM education: What is an example of STEAM education? What does STEAM do for education?

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 29, 2024

This ambitious undertaking demands technical expertise and embodies the true essence of interdisciplinary collaboration. Their interdisciplinary approach incorporates the work of both solar panel designers and nuclear reactor engineers, seeking solutions that optimize energy generation while adapting to the unique Martian conditions.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

With 2025 barely in its infancy, educators are looking to new technologies and strategies to meet the needs of students. We asked educators to share their views about teaching and learning in 2025 (find industry predictions for 2025 here ). AI, digital learning tools, and personalized supports have become central to the classroom.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 19, 2024

This understanding has deepened through my collaboration with Kathy Renfrew, whose journey from a self-proclaimed science-phobic classroom teacher to renowned STEM educator and leader illustrates the transformation that happens when educators break down traditional subject-area barriers and create truly interdisciplinary units.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 29, 2024

This ambitious undertaking demands technical expertise and embodies the true essence of interdisciplinary collaboration. Their interdisciplinary approach incorporates the work of both solar panel designers and nuclear reactor engineers, seeking solutions that optimize energy generation while adapting to the unique Martian conditions.

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eSchool News

JULY 11, 2018

STEAM learning can help schools ensure students are combining creativity with critical thinking and other key skills, and librarians are uniquely positioned to take an active role in designing STEAM programs and maker spaces. What do maker spaces look like? Roughly 32 percent of maker activities are tied directly to the curriculum.

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eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2025

This highlights the need for educators to emphasize real-world applications across all subjects. As an educator, I consistently strive to illustrate the practical applications of geography beyond the classroom walls. Therefore, it is imperative to build this groundwork to enable students to engage in higher-order thinking effectively.

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Edsurge

MAY 15, 2024

Educators face the challenge of engaging students in STEM amidst limited resources. STEM education is not just about science and math; it develops skills such as creativity, communication, empathy and critical thinking that complement technologies like generative AI and coding.

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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

MARCH 31, 2017

Engaging young children in STEM is critical for creating a lifelong love of learning and for developing critical thinking skills which will serve them well across all academic disciplines and prepare them for the 21st Century workforce. Next page: What does the future look like for STEM education?).

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eSchool News

JUNE 26, 2024

STEM is incredibly important, specifically for skills like critical thinking and problem solving,” said Dr. Erika Neuman, CEO of iSTEMmentors and a lecturer at the University of Texas at San Antonio, during an ISTELive 24 session. Brainstorm potential solutions and scenarios, think of different variables, and let students research 3.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

As the hoopla surrounding emerging AI technologies and their impact on education endures, we need to get past whether or not to use ChatGPT—Pandora’s box is officially open—and focus instead on how best to use it. Instead, a gradual introduction with teacher guidance is recommended.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

In January, Discovery Education debuted STEM Connect , a web-based supplemental K-8 resource, developed with the input of educators and curriculum experts, which helps educators create engaging STEM lessons that strengthen students’ critical-thinking skills.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

This process reinforces scientific inquiry and builds critical thinking skills as students see, touch, and analyze real results from their experiments. Encourage cross-disciplinary connections STEM education doesn’t exist in a vacuum–many real-world applications overlap with other subjects.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Even if a student doesn’t select a career in STEM, the soft skills they will learn at a STEM-focused school (critical thinking, teamwork, problem-solving and more) will serve them well in whatever they choose to do in life. Don’t overlook the value in partnering with educational institutions as well. According to the U.S.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

You may not like the new charter school presence in New Orleans, but those schools came about because local educators seized the opportunities presented by Katrina and acted upon them as entrepreneurs. Organizational change in education is often preceded by an action forcing event. Public education will never be the same.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 30, 2022

Charlotte, NC — Alabama’s Huntsville College Preparatory School (HCPS) today announced a new partnership with Discovery Education , the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. Discovery Education Science Techbooks. Discovery Education’s?Social Social Studies?Techbooks.

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eSchool News

JULY 28, 2021

. – July 26, 2021 – The computer science program CoderZ was named winner in the Best Coding and Computational Thinking Solution of 2021 as part of the annual SIIA CODiE Awards. The prestigious CODiE Awards recognize the companies producing the most innovative education technology products across the country and around the world.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Two Kentucky school systems— Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) and the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS )—recently selected Discovery Education to support STEM/STEAM education in their school districts.

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eSchool News

MAY 12, 2021

The requests for proposals covered the following areas: Supplemental educational software for multiple content areas Enrichment and remediation interventions for students. Students take an interdisciplinary approach – applying data collection, math, concepts in physics and understanding in robotics and code – to solve challenges.

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2024

AMERICAN FORK, Utah – YouScience ® ,the leading technology provider dedicated to solving the skills gap crisis for students and employers, is proud to announce the recipients of the esteemed YouScience Innovative Educator Award. Thank you for your exceptional contributions to education and for setting a high standard for others to follow.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 30, 2023

Widely adopted by school districts across the country, Portrait of a Graduate outlines the interdisciplinary skills that a district believes its students should embody and exemplify by high school graduation. Our district Portrait supports our intentionality. It wasn’t one more thing for teachers to do.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 11, 2023

My recent opportunity to teach a First-Year Seminar was educational for both me and my students. As an instructor of teacher education, I pitched a FYS related to teaching, but also hoping to engage students who weren’t necessarily interested in becoming a certified teacher.

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Edsurge

MAY 5, 2023

Recently, EdSurge podcast host Carl Hooker discussed with field experts how educators can foster creativity for college and career readiness. Tacy Trowbridge Lead for Global Education Thought Leadership & Advocacy Adobe What importance does creativity play when it comes to college and career pathways?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: Current education trends point to personalization and accessibility Keeping up with current trends in education is essential for educators Learn more about K-12 Tech Innovation News In the dynamic landscape of K-12 education, several trends are shaping the way students learn and educators teach.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 22, 2025

Since the public release of ChatGPT in December 2022, educators have faced the challenge of effectively integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into their teaching. This approach will help students better understand and utilize AI as an educational ally, enabling innovative methods for effective classroom integration.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 19, 2021

Our mission this year is to introduce 200,000 more students to the interdisciplinary skills that STEM develops, including future-ready skills, SEL, and more. CoderZ believes STEM and Computer Science education are essential for the future and should be universally available to all kids. About CoderZ.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 11, 2019

Very few of them had any interest in interdisciplinary programs,” is how he remembers it. When I would suggest adding subjects like critical thinking, philosophy, history of science, communication, visual design, or anthropology, they would stop talking to me — Mark Madsen (@markmadsen) December 26, 2018.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 30, 2017

Returning to its roots of changing the lives of disadvantaged learners, the School District of Norris has dismantled common practices in public education and designed a new system that rethinks the experience of learners to create personalized experiences that build learner agency and self-efficacy. Roles and practices of learners.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

Here are some back-to-school tips, advice, and valuable insights from educators, stakeholders, and industry experts: As I reflect on two decades of work in the clean energy education space, I become increasingly convinced that the key to impacting students is people.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

As we examine the significance of digital literacy skills, we’ll focus on highlighting their role in empowering students to navigate the complexities of the information age, fostering critical thinking, and preparing them for the challenges of an increasingly interconnected and technologically-driven world. What is digital literacy?

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