eSchool News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

For more news on scaffolds for ELLs, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub As schools continue to serve an increasingly diverse student body, many educators face the challenge of meeting the needs of English Language Learners (ELLs) in content-rich classrooms.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2024

STEM can help with English language development by allowing students to engage with language in a variety of ways. Native English speakers can struggle, too. Be sure to explicitly teach words that have multiple meanings in English, e.g., base , bond , code , engineer , mass , model , range , volume , and odd and even.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 27, 2022

This early childhood solution continues Riverside’s strong tradition of developing leading assessments to support deeper understanding of English learners (EL), who are often over- or under-identified for special learning accommodations. “We Bateria IV : A comprehensive assessment system to evaluate native Spanish speakers.

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eSchool News

JULY 15, 2022

I sought to bring that same joy of reading to my high school history and English students. All our students should have access to a school library and a certified librarian to help improve reading levels and foster critical thinking and source analysis.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Mentoring Minds , a leading provider of K-12 instructional and critical thinking materials, announces the availability of the Mentoring Minds Resource Library, a mobile app comprised of resources to support instruction and promote student success. This module also features printable graphic organizers!

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Reducing friction for non-English speakers: Dr. Anthony Kaziboni, the Head of Research at the University of Johannesburg, teaches students who mostly don’t speak English outside of the classroom. He encourages his students to use ChatGPT for translation assistance, to improve their English writing, and to practice conversation.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

Providing students with choices to transfer and apply their learning encourages deeper thinking and enhances their ability to communicate their understanding effectively. These choices promote active engagement, critical thinking, and the ability to connect and apply concepts in various contexts.

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eSchool News

JUNE 5, 2018

I’m going to confess, I did not bring podcasts into my English classroom with any intention of improving my students’ literacy skills. Using Serial turned out to be a huge academic success for a variety of reasons , most of them related to critical thinking, listening comprehension, and the art of storytelling.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

“The Teachable Moments lessons help engage students in scientific inquiry and offer a critical connection to real-life events,” said Dr. Tammy Bravo, Seismology Outreach Specialist of IRIS. “By The lessons include interpreted U.S.

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eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2023

That was the joking term that my fellow English teachers and I came up with to describe what we were seeing. To engage in the critical thinking process that underpins the ability to write? These students suffered from “Texting Sickness.” Our joking masked a real concern. years of age – 5th or 6th grade.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

For English Language Learners (ELLs), this scenario is even more daunting due to limited vocabulary or fear of making mistakes. This fosters critical thinking and collaboration as students craft branching storylines and engage in problem-solving to connect various plot points. Encouraging critical thinking is also crucial.

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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.

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eSchool News

JULY 20, 2017

Simply put, writing is our critical thinking made visible. Because it is a critical thinking process, writing isn’t merely an act of jotting down what you have in your head. This process can happen when studying any subject, not just English language arts.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

With the rise of AI and increase in employers who say AI skills will be a necessary component for workplace success, learning computer science is more critical than ever. “The data is clear: computer science equips students with essential skills for future careers in all industries.

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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. It’s not too difficult to think of ways to create engaging STEM learning in a chemistry or computer class.

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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. Founded in 2012 by a high school English teacher, NoRedInk is led by an experienced team of educators, technologists, and language evangelists.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

This shift marks a departure from the traditional model of rote memorization and a movement toward inquiry-based learning, where students are encouraged to learn through hands-on experimentation, problem-solving, and critical thinking in the context of real-world scenarios, rather than passively absorbing information.

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2025

Not only do these courses offer students a jump-start on credits once they get to college, but they also equip them with skills like time management, critical thinking and study habits that researchers say encourage them to enroll and stay in college. The number of dually enrolled students has boomed in recent years.

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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

DECEMBER 12, 2016

MCSD narrowed the gap between its test scores and the state averages on 12 tests this year: third-grade English language arts, science, and social studies. fifth-grade English language arts, math, science, and social studies. fifth-grade English language arts, math, science, and social studies. seventh-grade science.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Twenty-two credits in courses including Mathematics, English, Social Sciences, Sciences, Humanities, and Fine Arts are required to complete the program. Noteworthy courses include Critical Thinking and Personal Financial Literacy.

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eSchool News

APRIL 14, 2025

For English Language Learners (ELLs), its more than an expressive outlet. Through creative activities, students build vocabulary, develop critical thinking, and practice expressive language, all while immersing themselves in global art and culture.

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eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2025

These language demands can be particularly challenging for students whose primary language is not English. Incorporate visual aids Visuals and multimedia improve MLs English language acquisition and engagement. This not only fosters critical thinking but also helps build confidence and perseverance. Here are a few: 1.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2018

It can be used in math class or as a critical thinking lesson. There isn’t much reading involved, so it can be used with pre-readers or English language learners. Teachers can use Magnus Kingdom of Chess as a fun but gentle introduction to the game of chess for even the youngest students.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 17, 2022

Research has found multiple benefits of integrating science and math instruction , as well as science and English language arts instruction , such as increasing student understanding, strengthening critical-thinking skills, and helping students acquire STEM skills they need for postsecondary success.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

English Language Proficiency Standards ( ELPS ) are integrated throughout in a way that requires students to think critically, understand and learn new concepts, process complex academic material, and interact and communicate in English within the science classroom. An equipment list is provided.

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eSchool News

APRIL 14, 2021

English language learners in particular benefit from developing context through film: their comprehension is aided by imagery and visual sentence frames, and their pronunciation by aural guides. These lessons are mapped to ELA and ELD/WIDA standards, as well as NGSS, Social Studies, and ISTE standards as appropriate.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 22, 2023

“CCRA+ is a valuable tool that can help educators identify students’ strengths and opportunities for improvement in critical thinking, problem solving, and written communication. With this relationship, educators will have a more comprehensive view of their students’ needs and the support required to succeed.”

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eSchool News

MARCH 4, 2021

SIS uses real Census Bureau statistics to create resources tying into subjects ranging from math, to geography, to English and more, all designed by educators with statistical literacy in mind. A teacher can introduce their students to statistical thinking by guiding them in a discussion about what a dataset reveals.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

A majority of Kansas public school students aren’t on track to be ready academically for college based on their scores on standardized English and math tests this past spring, a state report said Tuesday. For 10th graders, the figures were 31 percent for the English tests and 25 percent for the math tests.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

A seasoned writer and editor in English Language Arts and the humanities, Sparks previously served as a Senior Research Analyst at the American Institutes for Research and a Curriculum Writer for Public Consulting Group. “I in English Literature from Princeton University and a degree in librarianship from the University of Wales.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Reading Park meets Foundational Reading Standards for grades K-2 as outlined in national and state English Language Arts (ELA) standards. DreamBox’s intelligent adaptive learning platform leverages cognitive science and learning principles to engage and support students at any age. “As

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eSchool News

JANUARY 27, 2025

Studies, like one conducted in 2023 by Chaves-Yuste and de-la Pea , have found that students learning English as a foreign language have demonstrated significantly higher scores compared to a control group after creating and using podcasts in the classroom. All you need is a way to record and edit audio.

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eSchool News

APRIL 2, 2025

Edia aligns with Illustrative Mathematics IM Math, which New York City Public Schools adopted in 2024 as part of its NYC Solves initiative–a program aiming to help students develop the problem-solving, critical thinking, and math skills necessary for lifetime success.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Specifically, district leaders and teachers sought a digital resource aligned to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards, supportive of hands-on learning, and accessible to the district’s English Language Learners. Editable ready-to-use worksheets and assessments are also available in both English and Spanish.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 11, 2023

Our class, “Banned Books and School Policy,” related to education, of course, but also touched on sociology, political science, history, English literature, religion, and public policy. Julia Miller began her teaching career in 2007 in New Orleans where she taught middle school English for the next 14 years.

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eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2025

Creating a foundation to build upon Engaging in academic discussions and navigating through academic content is essential for fostering a critical thinking mentality among students. For instance, principles from science can be linked to literature they are studying in English class.

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