k12 Digest

JULY 1, 2025

Steven Sgourdos has a passion for fostering intellectual curiosity and critical thinking in his students. Are they memorizing facts, or learning how to think, solve, and lead? We use clear rubrics, reflective feedback, and skill progression models that prioritize growth over grades.

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eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2025

Another critical issue is accuracy. ’ This makes critical thinking more important than ever. Math isn’t my strongest subject, and when a student asked me to help solve an equation involving angles, I hesitated. Students should be taught to question AI’s output: Does this make sense? Can I find this fact somewhere else?

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eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2025

While AI seems like a relatively new development, it’s been around for quite some time, and is changing very quickly within the education space. “We’re keeping an eye on usage in the U.S.,

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Edsurge

JULY 14, 2025

Melissa Vito, EdD Vice Provost for Academic Innovation, University of Texas at San Antonio According to Carnegie and ETS research, the 11 most important durable skills are collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, curiosity, digital and AI literacy, growth mindset, leadership, perseverance, self-regulation and civic engagement.

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eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2025

Educators can adopt similar strategies to design interdisciplinary lessons that promote engagement, creativity, and foundational literacy and STEM competencies across grade levels. They also share their thinking through written directions left for peers. ISTE Standard for Students 1.1

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eSchool News

JUNE 16, 2025

Exploratorium: Science Snacks The Exploratorium, a renowned museum of science, art, and human perception in San Francisco, offers Science Snacks–free, hands-on STEM activities designed for students in grades 3-12. Each lesson poses a big question–like “Why do stars twinkle?” or “Can a tree grow without seeds?”–and

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Only when I’m clear on the objective—whether it’s collaboration, reflection, critical thinking, or empathy—do I select the technology that best supports that goal. These approaches develop not just knowledge but critical thinking, empathy, and systems awareness—skills that are increasingly essential in a volatile, uncertain world.

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k12 Digest

JULY 1, 2025

Steven Sgourdos has a passion for fostering intellectual curiosity and critical thinking in his students. Are they memorizing facts, or learning how to think, solve, and lead? We use clear rubrics, reflective feedback, and skill progression models that prioritize growth over grades.

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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. But accessibility alone isn’t enough. Our librarians teach information literacy and digital citizenship as core parts of our library program.

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Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2025

That was Alexis Johnson’s reaction when she saw professional learning opportunities focused on computational thinking. A first grade teacher with no formal CS background, she jumped at the chance to explore how computer science principles could enhance early literacy instruction — and ended up transforming her classroom in the process.

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2025

It showcased communication, collaboration, creativity and critical thinking — the 4Cs in action. The way the Showdown brought together students from every district and grade level. More than you might expect: Critical Thinking: Students tackle real-world problems with technical expertise. What stood out most?

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Among the new content and resources now available to users of Discovery Education Experience are: Ready-To-Teach Lessons Enhancing Curriculum Built around research-based instructional strategies, these new ready-to-teach lessons and activities target critical classroom needs and help teachers create unique learning opportunities for each student.

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Teach Thought

JULY 10, 2025

Letter grades are indeed first subjective evaluations of knowledge proficiency, but once they are passed to the hands of the students, they become game components, passed around as proof of the completion of some task, or the achievement of some desired goal (mastering a standard, fulfilling the requirements of an assignment, etc.)

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Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

Instead, it is an educator’s responsibility to design cooperative learning structures that facilitate comfort and collaboration regardless of grade level. These practical techniques will develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities by creating intentional opportunities to enhance social and communication skills.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2025

Deadlines for each phase keep the momentum going, while incorporating peer evaluation into the final grade ensures consistent participation. This approach not only reinforces learning but also develops critical thinking skills that serve students well beyond our course.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Only when I’m clear on the objective—whether it’s collaboration, reflection, critical thinking, or empathy—do I select the technology that best supports that goal. These approaches develop not just knowledge but critical thinking, empathy, and systems awareness—skills that are increasingly essential in a volatile, uncertain world.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

Instead, it is an educator’s responsibility to design cooperative learning structures that facilitate comfort and collaboration regardless of grade level. These practical techniques will develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities by creating intentional opportunities to enhance social and communication skills.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

What makes this continuum so effective is how it blends critical thinking with character education. Critical thinking isnt something we teach once, says Ms. Theres something for everyoneacademic clubs like Debate, DECA, HOSA, and Model UN challenge critical thinking and sharpen presentation skills.

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Elevate k12

JUNE 11, 2025

“It has encouraged me to think creatively about how to foster engagement, build relationships, and differentiate instruction in an online environment,” she explains. She leverages interactive tools like Nearpod and gamified platforms like Kahoot to enhance collaboration and critical thinking. For Tiffany, data is key.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 24, 2025

Success isn’t just about grades—it’s about finding your path and feeling confident in your journey,” says Llana. The school believes that skills like critical thinking, teamwork, and creativity are just as important as academic knowledge. More Than Just Academics Learning at ProEd Global School isn’t limited to textbooks.

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Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2025

Designed for grades 6-8, the project-based program is beginner-friendly; no prior programming experience is required for teachers or students. It blends storytelling, collaborative design and foundational programming skills with a focus on creativity and equity.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Too many students don’t reach grade-level metrics and no one can agree on the cause. In this new paradigm, collaboration and critical thinking are essential. The use of digital tools fosters collaboration and interaction, which can enhance critical thinking skills.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 8, 2025

In our Day 1 workshop, we will use the free 4 Shifts Protocol to redesign lessons, units, and other instructional activities for critical thinking and problem solving, greater student agency, more real-world authentic work, and robust technology infusion.

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Priceless Ponderings

MAY 25, 2025

As a science teacher, especially in the elementary grades, teaching these rules isnt just about safety. Whether youre diving into 1st grade science or setting up your 3rd grade science lab, classroom expectations and procedures are everything. They help establish a culture of respect, responsibility, and critical thinking.

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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. STEM Sailboat Challenge Math & Engineering Activity By Vivify STEM Grades: 4th-10th Standards: CCSS 6.G.A.1, 1, 2, 3, 4; 7.G.B.4,

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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. Simple 2nd and 3rd Grade Science Experiments Grab your goggles; it’s time to explore.

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k12 Online Schools

JUNE 24, 2025

Furthermore, digital literacy fosters critical thinking and creativity, enabling children to become not just consumers of information but also contributors to the digital world. Studies have shown that students with strong digital skills tend to have higher grades and better engagement in their educational pursuits.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 11, 2025

With these engaging 7th grade writing prompts, students will dive into a world of self-expression. Challenge your advanced writers with writing prompts for middle school that go beyond 7th grade expectations. Informational Writing Choice Board (Distance Learning) By Swain in the Middle Grades: 5th-8th Standards: CCSS W5.2,

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Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 12, 2025

Mystery Guests encourage students to work together, use critical thinking skills, and broaden their horizons. Each grade level in our school hosts one community project per year. When you invite guests from different communities, your students begin to see that the world is full of diversity. are all ways to contribute.

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Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 19, 2025

Teaching Strategies and Innovation Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics Grades K-12 – A resource filled with strategies to encourage deep mathematical thinking in students. Conscious Discipline – A useful framework for fostering emotional intelligence and creating a calm, focused classroom culture.

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Teaching with a Mountain View

JULY 10, 2025

Third Grade Fourth Grade Fifth Grade Language Skill of the Day Engage your child in a daily review of key language arts and grammar skills with this Language Skill of the Day Weekly Journal. It’s perfect for building vocabulary skills while sparking curiosity and critical thinking every single day!

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

For those drawn to intellectual challenges, the Chess Club provides an opportunity to develop critical thinking and strategic planning in a competitive yet supportive environment. Here, learning goes beyond grades and test scores. Social-emotional learning remains a priority.

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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.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 30, 2025

Students can answer the riddle in a daily journal or chat with a partner before you start the day’s lesson, letting them settle in and practice using important critical thinking skills. Test your students’ funny bones and critical thinking skills with these science-themed riddles and jokes.

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eSchool News

JUNE 4, 2024

Key points: Critical thinking should not be separate from and on top of what teachers are doing in the classroom How to help students build critical success skills 3 lessons on perseverance from Stoffel the honey badger For more news on durable skills, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Achievement discrepancies among U.S.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Here are just a few simple strategies teachers can implement to unleash student curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking using the power of AI. Curiosity Curiosity Prompts: Ask an AI program like ChatGPT to give you learning prompts designed for your grade level and focused on common classroom topics.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

On the 2nd Day of Edtech, our story focuses on critical thinking. To make real gains, teachers need to address the underlying problem: the critical thinking gap. These five critical thinking strategies can help. Why focus on critical thinking? Here are some ways teachers can get started: 1.

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