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Gale In Context: Literature Launches to Promote Critical Thinking Skills and Better Learning Outcomes in ELA for High School Students

eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2023

The company has launched Gale In Context: Literature, a new resource for literature instruction and learning that helps high schoolers engage and thrive in English language arts (ELA). For today’s readers, studying literature takes place in the context of a complex world filled with the noise of social and short-form media.

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High school students say AI will change the workforce

eSchool News

APRIL 18, 2024

Schools can do more To that end, Bliss explained that most survey respondents are looking to their schools for help and guidance, with 68 percent saying their school isn’t doing enough to prepare students for the future world of AI. How can high schools prepare students for the future world of AI?

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New Online Platform from Vernier Boosts High School Students’ STEM Learning with Fun, Interactive Investigations and Projects

eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2022

BEAVERTON, Oregon, March 31, 2022 — Leveraging standards-based instructional content and its award-winning technology, Vernier Software & Technology is announcing Vernier Connections , an innovative web-based platform to engage high school students in hands-on STEM learning and exploration.

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5 practical ways to integrate AI into high school science

eSchool News

MARCH 18, 2025

Here are five examples of how AI can be used effectively in high school science classes: 1. AI also tracks progress and suggests the next topic to study, ensuring that students build a strong foundation before advancing. This helps them develop critical thinking and data literacy skills essential for modern scientific research.

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Computational Thinking Is Critical Thinking. And It Works in Any Subject.

Edsurge

MAY 21, 2019

While it got its start as a way to help computer scientists think more logically about data analysis, lately it’s been catching on with instructors in a diverse number of subjects—from science to math to social studies. There’s sort of an efficiency there in encouraging this sort of critical thinking across disciplines,” Oltman says.

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Should High School Students Do Academic Research?

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

A growing number of high school students are looking for opportunities to do academic research, hoping to add ‘published author’ to their list of achievements when they apply to colleges. But experts say that the trend of high school research, while well-intentioned, has plenty of pitfalls. They may be playing sports.

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Dual Enrollment Numbers Are Rising. Colleges Want Them to Keep Growing.

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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School libraries are disappearing when students need them most

eSchool News

JULY 15, 2022

In 2014, I got my first teaching job at a brand new high school in Detroit. The building had once been an elementary school with a fully functioning library. I remember fondly the book recommendations that my elementary and middle school librarians would give me. This story was originally published by Chalkbeat.

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Online research program offers first ever covid-19 independent study

eSchool News

JULY 28, 2020

Pioneer Academics, the college-accredited online research program for high school students, has launched Pioneer Open Summer Study (POSS), a free program that gives any interested high school student the opportunity to participate in independent studies about COVID-19.

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How to boost student resilience during COVID-19

eSchool News

APRIL 28, 2020

As it relates to children, through the integration of collaborative assignments as part of a pandemic pedagogy, schools can play an important role in supporting student resilience. Collaborative song writing and art. 2100) suffering from the effects of climate change and communicating their feelings in a letter to previous generations.

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Research shows significant learning via scholastic esports

eSchool News

JULY 1, 2020

She and a team of researchers have just completed several empirical studies on student behaviors and learning specific to NASEF’s scholastic-based structured environment. The data documents significant positive learning outcomes for high school students because of their participation in NASEF’s scholastic esports program.

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Concerns mount as high school graduates express career uncertainty

eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2024

Gender disparities exist Several pieces of research demonstrate that students–regardless of gender and race–are experiencing inequalities when it comes to post-grad high school preparedness and exposure to in-demand careers.

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Case Study Resources for Modern Teachers

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 9, 2023

In education, case studies are widely used as a pedagogical tool to encourage critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and the application of theoretical knowledge. Well-planned case studies can challenge students’ problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Where to Find Case Studies?

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Engaging All Learners: Expanding High School Options for Success

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 8, 2024

High School collects a diverse group of students into a large learning community, but it also prepares teenagers for a future as variable as any we can imagine. Yet, the one-size-fits-all model persists in many high schools. Could we expand high school options to guarantee every student’s success?

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The purpose of a K-12 education: Who decides and how do we get there?

eSchool News

MARCH 17, 2023

In a recent report by Populace (2022), 55 percent of American parents expressed their desire for educators to rethink how today’s K-12 schools are educating our children. Instead, the study reported, today’s parents would like to see their children develop practical skills “for both life and career” (p.

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5 news literacy resources for students

eSchool News

MAY 20, 2024

How to teach with news and media sources For more news on media literacy, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub News literacy skills are of paramount importance in today’s world, and are especially key for students, who must be able to critically assess information sources and vet resources effectively.

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21 priorities for student success and learning in 2025

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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5 ways kids will learn about careers in 2025

eSchool News

JANUARY 13, 2025

High school internships will become more prevalent. There is no substitute for real world learning starting in high school. Research shows that employers benefit from offering high school internships and want to do so, while many students think they wont be able to get one.

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12 lesser-known K-12 STEM education resources

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

TeachEngineering : Standards-aligned, hands-on STEM activities and lesson plans for elementary to high school educators and students. Tyto Online : A game-based learning platform for middle and high schoolers to explore science concepts through simulations.

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Computer science education sees more investment, but access gaps linger

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

It features national and state-level policy and implementation data, focusing on high school data. Eleven states now require students to earn credit in computer science to graduate from high school. public high schools offer foundational computer science (up from 57.5

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94 Intriguing Writing Prompts for High School

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

Perfect as bell-ringers, exit tickets, or brain breaks for high school , these five-minute writing ideas are a great way to get students into a writing state of mind right after the bell rings. 19 Longer Journal Writing Prompts for High School For a deeper dive into your students thoughts, assign longer journal prompts for high school.

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How our district engages students in a CTE program

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Over the past decade, industries across the world have voiced their concern over the lack of tech skills among high school and college graduates. However, the education sector’s response is that currently less than half of high schools teach , and only 5 percent of students go on to further computer science study.

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New, Free Digital Experience Offers All Students Invaluable Career Readiness Opportunities

eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2023

BOSTON, MA – Kids today do not feel adequately prepared to make informed, confident decisions about what they want to do after high school. Research shows that more than 65 percent of students feel they would have benefited from more career exploration in middle and high school.

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Friday 5: STEAM education in action

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

A new study at the University of Missouri–in partnership with Harvard-Smithsonian researchers–shows that when colleges host ‘STEM Career Days,’ the students who attend are far more likely to pursue a career in a STEM-related field. What are 3 benefits of STEM? STEM learning benefits are invaluable.

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How esports can help students in the classroom (no, seriously!)

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

At Mira Mesa High School in San Diego, California, which has launched an esports program, teacher Brandon Trieu has proven through the success of the team he coaches, the Mira Mesa Marauders, that esports are a valuable addition to the classroom. But that’s no longer a good reason to sit on the sidelines. They enrich it.

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Early STEM career awareness drives future success for students–and the economy

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

It supports critical skills development, such as fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and adaptability. Early STEM intervention provides many benefits beyond broadening career options as well.

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How hands-on learning deepens STEM engagement

eSchool News

APRIL 8, 2025

In one study , 92.6 This field-based approach to investigations has helped high school students identify and track declining river health, share findings that prompted action from local and federal agencies, and restore local conch populations. Builds critical thinking and teamwork skills.

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The state of AI: Who is leading AI adoption?

eSchool News

AUGUST 30, 2024

More than four out of five (82 percent) higher education students have used AI technologies compared to just 58 percent of high school students. More college students also report that their institutions have established a code of conduct regarding AI use compared to high school students (41 percent vs. 18 percent).

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Friday 5: College and career readiness

eSchool News

APRIL 12, 2024

Key points: College and career readiness helps students reach their goals and become successful A smarter way to think about college 10 ways to teach students for a changing world For more news on college and career, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching Hub When we think of K-12 education, an important aspect is what students do after high school.

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5 ways teaching science with probeware promotes 3D learning

eSchool News

MAY 30, 2024

One study showed that high school student interest and motivation in physics were significantly boosted with the introduction of probeware to physics classes, and similar trends have been reported in vocational schools as well as elementary and middle school classes.

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5 ways to integrate gamification into your classroom

eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

“Several empirical studies have confirmed that students in gamified learning environments achieve higher levels of motivation and cognitive engagement compared to those in traditional classroom settings” (Dehghanzadeh et al., When studying vocabulary words, I used Quizlet Live to make practice more interactive.

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Students desperately need to see relevance in their learning

eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2022

This perceived lack of education relevance can quickly result in a number of undesirable outcomes, such as disengagement in high school, students dropping out, long-term underemployment, and education and workforce inequalities. Research has found that around 66 percent of students are not engaged with school.

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Teachers: It’s time to make friends with AI

eSchool News

DECEMBER 13, 2024

In high school, wrote one student on an anonymous survey I give at the start of the semester, I stayed far away from the tool because it was emphasized to me as a way of cheating rather than a study tool. It is, I explain to them, the perfect study tool if used correctly.

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Poptential™ by Certell Revolutionizes Social Studies Education with Integration of American Principles and Launch of Engauge™ Teacher Dashboard

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS — Certell, the creator behind the Poptential family of free social studies course packages, announced a significant update to its digital curriculum and platform designed to help students better understand the principles that have shaped American history while giving teachers tools to better manage their classroom and improve learning.

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How podcasts can improve literacy

eSchool News

JUNE 5, 2018

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. People like reading the lyrics of their favorite songs. Even after hearing Serial 10 times, I still read along.

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5 approaches that engage middle school students in STEM learning

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. For math, measurement and geometry activities like building models or plotting data can turn abstract numbers into something students can visualize and manipulate.

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Interdisciplinary Studies: Preparing Students for a Complex World

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 29, 2024

Interdisciplinary Studies: Breaking Boundaries for Comprehensive Learning Interdisciplinary studies, as an approach to education, research, and problem-solving, break down traditional boundaries between academic fields, encouraging collaboration and integration of knowledge from diverse areas. 2017; Liu et al.,

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NoRedInk and the National Writing Project Partner to Inspire the Next Generation of Writers in the Age of Gen AI

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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Savvas Launches New Interactive US and World History Series

eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Savvas Learning Company , a next-generation learning solutions provider for K-12 education, today announced the release of its new print and digital high school history series, US History Interactive ©2022 and World History Interactive ©2022 , that promotes a deeper investigation of the past and connects history to the present.

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With Limited Options, a Struggling Campus Prepares Students for Life After High School

Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2018

As we walk towards the new Career Launch Center, Anabel Garza, principal at Reagan Early College High School in Austin, Texas, greets two young men in the hallway. Garza’s story is well-chronicled, the age-old tale of a principal trying to turn around an impoverished school with failing tests scores.

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Poptential™ Free Economics Curriculum Adds Content to Explain Today’s Inflation, Recession Woes

eSchool News

AUGUST 18, 2022

With inflation reaching a 40-year high and talk of a looming recession, high school students are coming of age during one of the most challenging economies in recent history. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Certell is a 501(c)3 nonprofit whose mission is to foster a generation of independent thinkers.

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VHS Learning Is Awarded Teaching with Primary Sources Grant from Library of Congress

eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2023

“We are honored to receive the TPS grant from the Library of Congress to deepen student discussions through primary source analysis, and we look forward to bringing this to high school students through an online U.S. History curriculum.”

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EVERFI Tackles Inequality in Nation’s Healthcare System with Introduction of First Healthcare Literacy Course for Students

eSchool News

MAY 11, 2021

the leading Impact-as-a-Service TM education innovator, announced the development of the nation’s first healthcare literacy course designed for high school students. The program will be available to all high schools nationwide at no cost during the fall 2021 academic term. EVERFI Inc.,

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A new teacher’s perspective: Today’s best edtech resources

eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2024

It can also act as a study companion, generating practice questions, summarizing key points from e-textbooks and webpages, and much more. Esports I also learned that middle and high school extracurricular esports programs offer numerous ways to engage students in instruction, especially in a rural community like Alberton.

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Gale In Context: Literature Launches to Promote Critical Thinking Skills and Better Learning Outcomes in ELA for High School Students

High school students say AI will change the workforce

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New Online Platform from Vernier Boosts High School Students’ STEM Learning with Fun, Interactive Investigations and Projects

5 practical ways to integrate AI into high school science

Computational Thinking Is Critical Thinking. And It Works in Any Subject.

Should High School Students Do Academic Research?

Dual Enrollment Numbers Are Rising. Colleges Want Them to Keep Growing.

School libraries are disappearing when students need them most

Online research program offers first ever covid-19 independent study

How to boost student resilience during COVID-19

Research shows significant learning via scholastic esports

Concerns mount as high school graduates express career uncertainty

Case Study Resources for Modern Teachers

Engaging All Learners: Expanding High School Options for Success

The purpose of a K-12 education: Who decides and how do we get there?

5 news literacy resources for students

21 priorities for student success and learning in 2025

5 ways kids will learn about careers in 2025

12 lesser-known K-12 STEM education resources

Computer science education sees more investment, but access gaps linger

94 Intriguing Writing Prompts for High School

How our district engages students in a CTE program

New, Free Digital Experience Offers All Students Invaluable Career Readiness Opportunities

Friday 5: STEAM education in action

How esports can help students in the classroom (no, seriously!)

Early STEM career awareness drives future success for students–and the economy

How hands-on learning deepens STEM engagement

The state of AI: Who is leading AI adoption?

Friday 5: College and career readiness

5 ways teaching science with probeware promotes 3D learning

5 ways to integrate gamification into your classroom

Students desperately need to see relevance in their learning

Teachers: It’s time to make friends with AI

Poptential™ by Certell Revolutionizes Social Studies Education with Integration of American Principles and Launch of Engauge™ Teacher Dashboard

How podcasts can improve literacy

5 approaches that engage middle school students in STEM learning

Interdisciplinary Studies: Preparing Students for a Complex World

NoRedInk and the National Writing Project Partner to Inspire the Next Generation of Writers in the Age of Gen AI

Savvas Launches New Interactive US and World History Series

With Limited Options, a Struggling Campus Prepares Students for Life After High School

Poptential™ Free Economics Curriculum Adds Content to Explain Today’s Inflation, Recession Woes

VHS Learning Is Awarded Teaching with Primary Sources Grant from Library of Congress

EVERFI Tackles Inequality in Nation’s Healthcare System with Introduction of First Healthcare Literacy Course for Students

A new teacher’s perspective: Today’s best edtech resources

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