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. Students, in turn, build literacy skills in context, rather than treating reading as an isolated subject.

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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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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

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

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eSchool News

JUNE 16, 2025

Fortunately, a wide range of high-quality digital tools can help K-12 learners stay curious and build STEM skills throughout the summer months. 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.

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Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2025

Meeting the Growing Demand for CS Skills Alexis Johnson First Grade Teacher, Canyons School District Computing and technology shape how we communicate, work and learn. Yet the seamless functioning of these tasks relies on a skilled computer science workforce. Educators recognize the need to cultivate these skills.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

With small class sizes, individualized instruction, and a focus on executive functioning, social-emotional growth, and life skills, AEF offers a unique educational experience tailored to each students needs. These platforms allow students to practice skills at their own pace while giving teachers real-time insights into their progress.

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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. This helped them apply knowledge, develop communication skills, and see themselves as active citizens.

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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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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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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. Experiential Learning for Younger Students Younger students are naturally curious and love exploring the world around them, these activities harness that energy while reinforcing key skills.

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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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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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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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Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 19, 2025

I’m picturing a lot of family time, slower mornings, and leisure reading in my future, but I also like to spend some time brushing up on my teaching skills each summer. Each of these titles will help you seek fresh inspiration and sharpen your skills in classroom management, student engagement, or a subject area you want to improve.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Teachers regularly use technology, not just to teach, but to help students think deeper, ask better questions, and tell their own stories. These arent just digital skillstheyre life skills. They begin tackling real problems, building research skills, and learning how to think for themselves. Meadowcroft. The result?

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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. This helped them apply knowledge, develop communication skills, and see themselves as active citizens.

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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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Teach Hub

JULY 18, 2025

Why the Basics Matter Every single skill starts with a foundation. Before a student is able to solve a complex math problem, they must know their math facts. When and Where It Works Best Rote learning is most effective in early elementary classrooms where students need to develop fluency in both reading and math.

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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. I still had my kids use binders/folders/notebooks so they were developing good organization skills. They kept their math supplies in one area, reading in another, etc.

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

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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. A postcard exchange allows students to share insights about their hometown, learn about other communities, and improve communication skills. The postcards themselves also make great mementos of the year!

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 23, 2025

Working together as a team is a skill that takes practice. Team-building activities for kids help students build stronger connections with classmates and develop essential teamwork skills. They extend far beyond typical indoor recess games and are designed to foster real communication and decision-making skills.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 11, 2025

Ready to ignite your students’ imaginations and sharpen their writing skills? They’re developing the skills to investigate real-world topics, explain ideas clearly, and write with purpose. They encourage students to examine similarities and differences and explain their thinking. Every prompt below aligns with CCSS W.7.1,

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

How can you help them improve their writing skills and have fun at the same time? 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

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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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

In todays technology-rich classrooms, digital literacy is becoming a foundational skill–students are learning to navigate devices, use educational software, and collaborate online. Students, too, interact with data daily, whether analyzing graphs in math class or using feedback from educational platforms to guide their learning.

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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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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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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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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. 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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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. Focusing on core cognitive skills sets students up for success throughout their academic careers. These five critical thinking strategies can help.

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eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2023

Well, according to the 2018 National Survey of Science and Mathematics Education , K–3 students spent an average of 89 minutes studying ELA, 57 minutes learning math, and a miniscule 18 minutes a day on science. These numbers aren’t too surprising when you consider that reading and math are high priorities in early grades.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2021

Math is not easy to teach or learn. So, teachers use a variety of strategies to boost their students’ numeracy skills as they progress through math education. Embracing the messiness of math education. But teachers often rely on methods that do not effectively drive students’ math education in this capacity.

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eSchool News

APRIL 2, 2025

Math is a fundamental part of K-12 education, but students often face significant challenges in mastering increasingly challenging math concepts. Many students suffer from math anxiety, which can lead to a lack of confidence and motivation.

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eSchool News

MARCH 12, 2025

While calculators are traditionally used in math classrooms, their application can extend to so much more, which ups the value in the investment and helps broaden students application of the technology. These lessons encourage creativity and collaboration among students as they learn important problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

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