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

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

MAY 29, 2025

I’m glad to see you’ve got good critical thinking skills though – I think if I heard a bot claiming to be a psychologist, I might be a little suspect too! Of course, youth may overlook these flaws, choosing to ignore or forget that these bots arent human. When we asked Character.AI Note: Although the Character.AI

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eSchool News

MAY 16, 2025

Navigating a clear path forward means equipping educators with solutions to integrate AI in ways that preserve critical thinking skills, and prepare students for the demands of an AI-driven future. What are you using AI for in your school/classroom?

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Education Critical Thinking Students Ethics 286

k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Content areas, such as math and science, and other areas like memory, executive function, and social-emotional development are being informed by research. And while the science of reading is currently in the forefront of media cycles, many other areas of education are being informed by cognitive neuroscience research.

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eSchool News

JUNE 16, 2025

Summer-themed projects like designing Mars rovers or building water filtration systems encourage students to apply physics, math, and problem-solving in real-world contexts. During the summer months, the platform provides free access to a curated collection of mini-lessons designed to spark curiosity and critical thinking.

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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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Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2025

The increasing need for CS skills underscores the critical importance of equipping K-12 students with core competencies such as critical thinking and problem-solving. For Stacey King, a secondary math and computer science teacher, the appeal was clear: “I love PD and am always looking for ways to help me be better.”

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Teach Hub

MAY 2, 2025

Whether working with younger or older students, hands-on activities can make a huge difference in engagement, retention , and critical thinking. Even a short outdoor activity can reinforce science, math, and literacy skills. Use sidewalk chalk to practice spelling words, math facts, or storytelling.

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Activities Learning Students Critical Thinking 82

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 22, 2025

You become their biggest advocate as they grow in subjects like math, science, and English. Make math hands-on and incorporate vertical learning 4. Introduce core subjects, like math, English, science, and social studies, through play, creativity, and real-world experiences. Table of Contents 1. Start with core concepts 2.

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Content areas, such as math and science, and other areas like memory, executive function, and social-emotional development are being informed by research. And while the science of reading is currently in the forefront of media cycles, many other areas of education are being informed by cognitive neuroscience research.

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Science Education Motivation Lecturing 130

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Available within Discovery Education Experience, the essential companion for engaged K-12 classrooms, this new content supports instruction in a variety of disciplines including ELA, Math, Social Studies, and Careers Exploration.

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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. Experts encourage dual enrollment programs to focus on crucial subjects like math.

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Elevate k12

JUNE 11, 2025

She leverages interactive tools like Nearpod and gamified platforms like Kahoot to enhance collaboration and critical thinking. She began her teaching career in New York City, where she spent 10 years as a bilingual math teacher. For Tiffany, data is key.

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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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Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2025

I think a lot of the teachers and parents don’t know, either.” Teens in the survey were also concerned about how using AI might affect their ability to develop critical thinking skills, says Jennifer Rubin, a senior researcher at foundry10 who helped lead the study.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 18, 2025

Time to grab your tablet and build the ultimate math classroom wish list, from everyday essentials to surprising tools you’ll wonder how you ever taught without. This isn’t just a checklist: It’s your blueprint of essentials for a high school math classroom that supports every learner and highlights your unique teaching style.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

What makes this continuum so effective is how it blends critical thinking with character education. They learn that math isnt just numbersits problem-solving. Critical thinking isnt something we teach once, says Ms. Theyre not just prepared for universitytheyre prepared for life. Meadowcroft.

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Teach Hub

JULY 18, 2025

Before a student is able to solve a complex math problem, they must know their math facts. The same goes for math; when they’ve practiced their multiplication facts enough to quickly recall them, it’s easier to tackle word problems or multi-step equations without getting overwhelmed. This is where rote learning comes into play.

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Learning Math Social Studies Languages 52

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. Launch STEM learning with bottle rockets Bottle rockets are a STEM classic that combine engineering, math, and the principles of rocketry.

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Middle School Middle School STEM Activities 52

Teaching with a Mountain View

JULY 10, 2025

We tag-teamed – every morning, I taught all the math, reading, and writing, and in the afternoon he would teach science and social studies. They kept their math supplies in one area, reading in another, etc. Some don’t have enough fluency practice, grammar practice, or mental math practice. NONE of it came from a workbook!

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Teachers Math Social Studies Languages 52

Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 12, 2025

Mystery Guests encourage students to work together, use critical thinking skills, and broaden their horizons. Interacting with experts helps students see how the math problem they’re solving or the story their writing might be applied to a future career. The experts can simply give presentations or run interactive activities.

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Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 19, 2025

Modifying Your Thinking Classroom for Different Settings – Learn how to adapt cognitive engagement strategies to diverse teaching contexts. Accelerating K-8 Math Instruction – Practical tips for fostering meaningful math understanding in younger learners. You can view all of my professional development options here.

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Reading Skills Teachers Classroom Management 59

Teaching with a Mountain View

JULY 3, 2025

Keep all tasks accessible and engaging – think of tasks with a low floor and high ceiling here or consider some critical thinking tasks! Think of the first day of school as just a small preview of the classroom’s rhythm. Math Workshop If you are planning to run a math workshop, I LOVE to start it on day one!

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Teaching Schools Math Activities 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 23, 2025

You might catch collaboration and critical thinking in action as students work on collaborative projects, or you might see it unfold naturally during small math groups as they problem-solve together. The game continues until all the animal herds successfully cross together.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Whether its reinforcing math concepts, improving reading comprehension, or learning a new language, these resources make learning more engaging and effective. 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.

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Teach Thought

MAY 18, 2025

Skip to content Read Menu Toggle Critical Thinking Posts Learning Posts Literacy Posts Recent Newsletter Support Us? Measure Trees With Math Teach estimation and basic trigonometry by measuring a tree’s shadow and comparing it to a known height (like a yardstick). Compare with official forecasts and make your own predictions.

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STEM Activities Math Discussions 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 11, 2025

Sharpen critical thinking by comparing and contrasting Expository writing prompts do more than just walk students through a step-by-step process or ask about their favorite things. They encourage students to examine similarities and differences and explain their thinking.

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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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High School High School Writing Essay 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 30, 2025

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!). Test your students’ funny bones and critical thinking skills with these science-themed riddles and jokes.

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High School High School Schools Math 52

Teach Thought

JULY 17, 2025

A math problem, maker project, formal debate, reading test–whatever you’ve modeled for them and then helped them do. Analogy Booklet Read Toggle child menu Expand Critical Thinking Posts Learning Posts Literacy Posts Recent Newsletter Search Systems Aren’t Built for That.

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Beliefs Culture Students Critical Thinking 93

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Founded in 2012, ThinkCERCA offers a set of digital tools and lesson plans to help educators teach critical thinking skills across a variety of subjects, including English language arts (ELA), math, social studies and science. Some districts purchase the product as a wholesale textbook replacement for their ELA classes.

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Textbooks Essay English Writing 271

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

The 200,000+ teachers involved came away believing that, of all their education tools, coding was the best at teaching children to think. It’s easy to see why when you look at fundamental programming concepts: abstraction and symbolism – variables are common in math, but also in education. creativity – think outside the box.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Students, too, interact with data daily, whether analyzing graphs in math class or using feedback from educational platforms to guide their learning. In math , students can move beyond computation to analyze real-world datasets. Teachers use data dashboards to track student progress. And it doesnt require a separate course.

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Ethics Education Culture Social Studies 297

Edsurge

JULY 20, 2017

Critical thinking skills. Math Blaster. Ah yes, Math Blaster. 2017 Equivalent: Most adaptative math programs (IXL Math, Khan Academy, DreamBox) have some gamification element. If only one-to-one had been a thing back then. Undoubtedly. But so sterile, so flat. Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?

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Teachers Gamification Internet Math 290

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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Critical Thinking Metacognitive Skills Knowledge Achievement 334

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. Use AI to create a scavenger hunt that is math based. Have students submit some personal information into a survey (such as their favorite food, animal, or school subject).

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Critical Thinking Plagiarism Students Writing 341