eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2025

When I think back to the impact of World Book , my first memories aren’t from the classroom, but from my grandmother’s living room. 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.

Languages

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. Here are five online learning resources to support summer STEM learning: 1.

STEM

k12 Digest

JULY 1, 2025

Steven Sgourdos has a passion for fostering intellectual curiosity and critical thinking in his students. Since 2009, he has taught History, English, and Theology in the United States, and has since expanded his expertise to the Social Sciences, Humanities, and Business studies in China. That’s what we want to see. “I

Learning

k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Nam’s work is grounded in the belief that education must be both empowering and compassionate—equipping learners not only with knowledge, but with resilience, empathy, and the confidence to shape a better world. It should extend our ability to listen, relate, and empower learners to co-create knowledge within a community of care.

Interdisciplinary

eSchool News

JULY 21, 2025

It requires thoughtful guidance, encouragement, and critical thinking–things AI can support, but not replace. As AI becomes more embedded in how students learn, it’s critical to remember that technology works best when paired with real human connection.

Study

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. This knowledge is deepened by engaging with significant, both contemporary and enduring, real-world problems.

Art

Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2025

It showcased communication, collaboration, creativity and critical thinking — the 4Cs in action. Phase 2 Semi-Finals: District champions tackled the challenge of restoring the Everglades ecosystem, applying science and teamwork in a digital environment. For the students, it was more than a game. What stood out most?

STEM

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. This knowledge is deepened by engaging with significant, both contemporary and enduring, real-world problems.

Art

Teach Thought

JULY 9, 2025

So rather than worry that this student can’t read and this student is a brilliant artist ready for a professional mentor to foster his gift and this student needs both a hug and self-knowledge more than content knowledge, you respond analytically. Scientific concepts from the application of science. Proficiency from curiosity.

Education

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

“Meet the Magnets” Virtual Field Trip (Grades K-5) Hosted by Sesame Workshop and the National Science Foundation (NSF), this interactive experience takes young learners to NSFs Magnetic Field Laboratory, igniting their curiosity about the everyday applications of magnet science in our lives.

Laboratory

k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Nam’s work is grounded in the belief that education must be both empowering and compassionate—equipping learners not only with knowledge, but with resilience, empathy, and the confidence to shape a better world. It should extend our ability to listen, relate, and empower learners to co-create knowledge within a community of care.

Interdisciplinary

Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2025

Odgers, a professor of psychological science and informatics at UC Irvine, launched a national survey to investigate the use of AI among teens, parents and educators. I think a lot of the teachers and parents don’t know, either.” With AI, though, no one yet fully understands how it works, so parents can’t pass that knowledge down. “In

Essay

Faculty Focus

MAY 11, 2025

I admit that I did not have the most thoughtful or eloquent answer as I discussed trying to keep up with advances, to recognize the utility of AI, but also to continue to foster critical thinking skills in my students. We cannot compete with the other resources available to our students in our fundamental content knowledge.

Instructors

Faculty Focus

JULY 17, 2025

Building Interdisciplinary Courses: Choosing Scope and Mixing Knowledge Creating a solid interdisciplinary course starts with a clear scope and thoughtful mixing of knowledge. For example, a course on city growth might pull from earth science, social studies, money matters, and city planning. Yang et al. Yang et al.

Interdisciplinary

Faculty Focus

APRIL 22, 2025

In this context, AI serves as a companion that guides students in their tasks, enhancing their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. One student posited that AI could extend and enrich student learning by assisting in generating ideas, discussion points, and encouraging critical thinking. References Anthology.

Ethics

Faculty Focus

JULY 17, 2025

Building Interdisciplinary Courses: Choosing Scope and Mixing Knowledge Creating a solid interdisciplinary course starts with a clear scope and thoughtful mixing of knowledge. For example, a course on city growth might pull from earth science, social studies, money matters, and city planning. Yang et al. Yang et al.

Interdisciplinary

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Research indicates that students thrive in environments where teachers act as facilitators rather than mere dispensers of knowledge. 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.

Hybrid Learning

Teach Thought

JULY 11, 2025

It arrests emotion and spontaneity in pursuit of planning and precision, a logical trade in the eyes of science. And also revisit the thinking from the first go-round to see what has changed. Learning strategies are applied, and snapshots of understanding are taken as frequently as possible.

Learning

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. Put their science and teamwork skills to the test with a five-activity survival STEM resource. Table of Contents 1.

Middle School

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. Please bring your own examples and use cases of how you’re using AI!

Ethics

eSchool News

MAY 2, 2025

As schools, districts, and policymakers grapple with the realities of a rapidly evolving workforce that requires discipline-specific knowledge, high-tech know-how, and hands-on skills, there is a growing recognition that the traditional approaches to preparing students for the real world no longer suffice.

Education

Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 19, 2025

Hope Rising – Learn how the science of hope can inspire students, educators, and communities to thrive. The Knowledge Gap – An eye-opening exploration of the importance of building knowledge-rich curricula in education. called it eye-opening, and Jessica W. said it “ Totally made me change my teaching for the good.

Reading

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. Explain how fashion has changed in the last 100 years.

High School

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 30, 2025

Keep students guessing and thinking with a set of riddles for high school students. From riddles you can use as icebreakers and bell ringers to riddles made just for science and math, we’ve got plenty of head scratchers and brain teasers to keep the learning going (with a few giggles in between!).

High School

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Other investors in the round include Chinese education firm TAL Education Group, Follett Knowledge Fund and Plum Alley Investments, along with LinkedIn’s CEO Jeff Weiner and senior vice president Mike Gamson, Deborah Quazzo (founder and managing partner of GSV Acceleration) and Sam Yagan (founder of OkCupid).

Textbooks

eSchool News

MAY 25, 2017

When I first became principal, I was compelled to explore all aspects of what it meant to be a 21 st -century learner in an international baccalaureate context: as a global citizen, as a collaborative co-creator of knowledge, as a caring human being.

Technology

eSchool News

AUGUST 15, 2024

Key points: Building science literacy skills takes creativity and grit 3 free STEAM education resources to nurture student curiosity 4 essential resources for building research skills in high school For more news on STEM learning, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub Science literacy is a crucial skill for modern students.

Science

eSchool News

AUGUST 17, 2022

BEAVERTON, Oregon, August 17, 2022 — Vernier Software & Technology has changed its name to Vernier Science Education. We’ve always been more than a software and technology company—we’re a science education company with a deep commitment to being an authentic partner to educators.”.

Science

eSchool News

MAY 26, 2022

SILVER SPRING, MD (Thursday, May 26, 2022) —The Aim Academy of Science and Technology in Minneapolis, MN, today announced it has selected Discovery Education — the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place— to support science and social studies instruction in all grades.

Social Studies

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.

Critical Thinking

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Students explore practical applications of theoretical knowledge, such as designing simple machines, programming robots, or analyzing environmental data. Integrating STEM into K-12 curricula helps prepare students for a world that increasingly depends on interdisciplinary knowledge.

STEM

eSchool News

DECEMBER 6, 2022

In the latest phase of this collaboration, a new edition of the award-winning Mystery Science service built especially for Texas educators is helping CCISD teachers in K-5 classrooms districtwide engage students more deeply in science instruction. Each lesson begins by posing a question commonly asked by young students.

Science

Edsurge

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Computer science is one of the most in-demand fields of the U.S. Student interest in computer science far exceeds access to computer science education, especially among historically underserved populations. employers increasingly seek job candidates with skills or a background in computer science.

Science

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.

Learning

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

Through a partnership with nonprofit Nextech and a collaboration with Apple, the Metropolitan School District (MSD) of Decatur Township in Indiana became the first school district in the state to implement a K-12 Computer Science Pathway. An Exciting, New Computer Science Program. How the Program Works.

Science

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

How can we create a learning environment where each student feels confident applying the knowledge and skills they’re acquiring? This stage of the learning process encourages deeper thinking by moving beyond memorization, requiring students to engage in higher-order cognitive processes such as critical analysis and problem-solving.

History

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

These Teachable Moments presentations contain an explanation of the science of why the earthquake occurred, and often also includes Associated Press photos, animations, and other resources to help educators link the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) to earthquake phenomena in a way that makes it relevant and engaging for students.

STEM