Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

In the digital era, especially post-pandemic, this strategy has gained renewed importance for fostering active learning, critical thinking, and academic resilience. While this model offered significant benefits, the ever-changing dynamics of education in the digital era demand a more adaptive and responsive framework.

Critical Thinking 89

Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 89

eSchool News

JUNE 10, 2025

Ironically, Finland borrowed key elements from the United States and went on to build one of the most effective and equitable educational systems in the world, but the United States systematically dismantled its own blueprint for success. In the decades following World War II, the United States made sweeping investments in public education.

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Education Testing Secondary Education Failure 281

Faculty Focus

JUNE 26, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini are increasingly prevalent in higher education, raising questions about how students can engage with AI meaningfully. Why AI Prompting Matters for Critical Thinking Engaging AI effectively requires intentionality.

Critical Thinking 74

Critical Thinking Skills Ethics Academic Integrity 74

Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

In the digital era, especially post-pandemic, this strategy has gained renewed importance for fostering active learning, critical thinking, and academic resilience. While this model offered significant benefits, the ever-changing dynamics of education in the digital era demand a more adaptive and responsive framework.

Critical Thinking 80

Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 80

Faculty Focus

JUNE 26, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini are increasingly prevalent in higher education, raising questions about how students can engage with AI meaningfully. Why AI Prompting Matters for Critical Thinking Engaging AI effectively requires intentionality.

Critical Thinking 69

Critical Thinking Skills Ethics Academic Integrity 69

eSchool News

JULY 11, 2025

Educators can create multimedia lessons, games, and assessments tailored to their curriculum. The platform uses AI to assess student performance and provide just-in-time support, making it a great tool for teaching scientific practices and critical thinking aligned with NGSS.

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Social Studies Learning Critical Thinking Science 218

eSchool News

MAY 20, 2016

EDC’s Oceans of Data Institute (ODI) convened an expert panel of data analysts and educators for a workshop on data literacy, and panelists focused on what it means to be data literate in today’s world of big data, as well as what to teach students to prepare them to be part of today’s workforce and society.

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eSchool News

JUNE 20, 2025

Khan Kids , a separate app for younger learners (ages 2-8), combines educational videos, stories, and games that focus on early literacy, math, and social-emotional development. For younger children, PBS Kids also provides games and shows that reinforce foundational skills in reading, math, and critical thinking.

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Math Quizzes Critical Thinking History 272

Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Liberal arts education empowers individuals to become well-rounded to handle complexity, diversity, and change by providing broad knowledge of the world and in-depth study in a specific area. For this it is essential to introduce the concepts and principles of systems thinking (Figure 1).

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Art Curriculum Interdisciplinary Teaching 109

eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2025

This phenomenon has garnered increasing attention from educators, researchers, and policymakers due to its substantial impact on student achievement and educational equity. Online educational platforms and apps can provide structured practice opportunities while maintaining student engagement through interactive elements.

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Learning Achievement Critical Thinking Middle School 237

k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

John Fisher College of Education and brings almost 30 years of diverse experience in the field of education. Her career spans roles as an elementary teacher, instructional coach, mentor, special education administrator, and elementary school principal. Gina DiTullio holds a doctorate in Executive Leadership from the St.

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Science Education Motivation Lecturing 130

Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Liberal arts education empowers individuals to become well-rounded to handle complexity, diversity, and change by providing broad knowledge of the world and in-depth study in a specific area. For this it is essential to introduce the concepts and principles of systems thinking (Figure 1).

Art 92

Art Curriculum Interdisciplinary Teaching 92

eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2025

As an educator, I believe that for students to truly develop a healthy and flexible learning mindset, they must first learn how to disagree without being disagreeable. Unfortunately, we live in a highly polarized world, and our inability to engage with different perspectives threatens to cripple students’ collaborative abilities.

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Students History Art Critical Thinking 242

Teach Thought

JULY 9, 2025

Views Facebook Linkedin Print All Educators Have Two Minds by Terry Heick In his essay Two Minds , Wendell Berry, unsurprisingly enough, offers up two tones of thought produced by two kinds of ‘mind’—Rational, and Sympathetic. It’s no surprise that these two minds exist in education as well.

Education 73

Education Critical Thinking Essay Motivation 73

eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2025

In today’s world, where misinformation is rampant and digital literacy is more important than ever, students must also develop the critical thinking skills to evaluate sources and identify truth. Our librarians teach information literacy and digital citizenship as core parts of our library program.

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Languages Language English Math 271

eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2025

Teaching AI literacy: SEE it, model it, practice it AI literacy isn’t about coding or programming; it’s about understanding how to use AI safely, ethically, and effectively. Just as we teach responsible use of the internet and social media, we must teach responsible use of AI. Another critical issue is accuracy.

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Ethics Plagiarism Math Communication 254

k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Nam Ngo Thanh is an educational leader, innovator, and advocate for equity-driven, holistic learning. Currently serving as the school leader in Vietnam, he brings over a decade of experience in school leadership, teacher training, and educational transformation.

Interdisciplinary 247

Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 247

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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Laboratory Social Studies Education Middle School 187

eSchool News

MAY 27, 2025

Nancy Frey and Doug Fisher know their way around an education acronym. Both professors at San Diego State University and teacher leaders at Health Sciences High and Middle College, they are constantly focused on improving teaching practices and school leadership. So, of course, they have some thoughts on AI.

Critical Thinking 139

Critical Thinking Attention Science Teaching 139

eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2025

This year, I judged the middle school career research event, which allows students to explore careers of interest by completing a career interest survey, researching a field, and presenting key details such as education requirements, job outlook, salary, and what a typical workday looks like. What problems are students interested in solving?

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Middle School Middle School Elementary School Elementary School 264

Faculty Focus

JULY 20, 2025

Reams have been written about the challenges with general education at US colleges and universities. Students often view general education requirements (gen eds) as “hurdles” to overcome on their way to the learning that matters to them. The sentiment is especially cacophonous in online education. Why am I doing this?”

Syllabus 88

Syllabus Education Ethics Instructors 88

eSchool News

MAY 27, 2025

Nancy Frey and Doug Fisher know their way around an education acronym. Both professors at San Diego State University and teacher leaders at Health Sciences High and Middle College, they are constantly focused on improving teaching practices and school leadership. So, of course, they have some thoughts on AI.

Critical Thinking 157

Critical Thinking Attention Science Teaching 157

eSchool News

MAY 20, 2025

And yet, our education system insists on treating time as the fixed variable in the equation of learning–even when we know better. These schedules are rigid, designed not to maximize learning, but to maintain compliance with an outdated factory model that prioritizes memorization and recall over deep understanding and critical thinking.

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Learning Art Fairness Critical Thinking 273

eSchool News

MAY 29, 2025

The first step towards informing policies is continuing education. Whether youre new to the education space, refining your policies, or growing in your role, understanding the different ways students use AI is crucial. Increased usage of and attachment to AI tools brings unprecedented challenges for school and district leaders.

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Ethics Schools Students Math 283

Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2025

Johnson is one of several Utah educators discovering that computer science isn’t just about coding — it’s about helping students think critically, solve problems and make sense of the world around them. Nationwide, high-quality CS education programs and equitable access lag behind demand.

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Science Teachers Critical Thinking STEM 139

k12 Digest

JUNE 24, 2025

Education is not just about memorizing facts or acing exams—it’s about shaping individuals who are prepared to navigate an ever-changing world. At the heart of this transformative institution is Llana Ann Reece, an educational leader with a bold vision for learning. We prepare them for life beyond them.”

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Exams Counselling Education Schools 137

eSchool News

JUNE 16, 2025

These platforms are designed to be interactive, accessible, and aligned with educational standards, offering students the opportunity to explore STEM topics at their own pace–and often, while having fun. These “snacks” are short, creative experiments that use easily accessible materials to teach key scientific principles.

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STEM Learning Science Textbooks 231

Faculty Focus

JULY 17, 2025

This teaching helps students blend ideas, think deeply across fields, and work well with people from varied backgrounds. True interdisciplinary teaching goes beyond just putting different topics side by side. Climate shifts, health crises, social divides, and tech changes do not fit neatly into one subject area.

Interdisciplinary 59

Interdisciplinary Teaching Knowledge Peer Review 59

Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

Students in higher education also deserve nurturing spaces that focus on utilizing their personalized strengths and needs to foster increased academic and social development. A costly misconception is that pedagogical approaches in higher education must be lecture-based and teacher-led.

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Assignments Art Critical Thinking Motivation 96

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.

Ethics 81

Ethics Plagiarism Education Intelligence 81

eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2025

This activity emphasizes computational thinking and problem-solving, incorporating Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and utilizing differentiation strategies to support diverse elementary learners. I aim to demonstrate how technology integration can be purposeful and manageable by modeling this approach.

STEM 193

STEM Interdisciplinary Collaborative Learning Communication 193

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.

STEM 138

STEM Disabilities Interdisciplinary Critical Thinking 138

Faculty Focus

JULY 20, 2025

Reams have been written about the challenges with general education at US colleges and universities. Students often view general education requirements (gen eds) as “hurdles” to overcome on their way to the learning that matters to them. The sentiment is especially cacophonous in online education. Why am I doing this?”

Syllabus 89

Syllabus Education Ethics Instructors 89

eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2025

Schools can also harness this opportunity to educate families about the impacts of phone use and foster a community response. Their initial list of options included: “Tech-Free Teaching Blocks” — Select specific class periods across different subjects where all phones are collected in a secure charging station at the start of class.

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Schools Students Feedback Participation 182

eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2025

Salome Thomas-EL, a nationally recognized educator and award-winning author, will unveil his latest book, Meet Their Needs: And They’ll Succeed , at the ASCD and ISTE Joint Conference on Sparking Joyful Learning and Leading Without Limits in San Antonio, Texas, from June 29 – July 2, 2025.

Culture 130

Culture Motivation Coaching Critical Thinking 130

Faculty Focus

JULY 17, 2025

This teaching helps students blend ideas, think deeply across fields, and work well with people from varied backgrounds. True interdisciplinary teaching goes beyond just putting different topics side by side. Climate shifts, health crises, social divides, and tech changes do not fit neatly into one subject area.

Interdisciplinary 53

Interdisciplinary Teaching Knowledge Peer Review 53

Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

Students in higher education also deserve nurturing spaces that focus on utilizing their personalized strengths and needs to foster increased academic and social development. A costly misconception is that pedagogical approaches in higher education must be lecture-based and teacher-led.

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Assignments Art Critical Thinking Motivation 69