Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

In the digital era, especially post-pandemic, this strategy has gained renewed importance for fostering active learning, critical thinking, and academic resilience. model, the learning process is amplified by integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, which help personalize student learning pathways. Flipped Classroom 2.0:

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eSchool News

MAY 20, 2016

A new report outlines the need for K-16 students to develop key data literacy skills. Focusing on three specific areas could be key to boosting K-16 students’ data literacy in a world where big data’s importance grows daily, according to a new report. Next page: Why the need data know-how, and why now?

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eSchool News

MAY 16, 2025

The new survey findings on the state of AI in secondary and higher education, from Turnitin ,offer perspectives from students, educators and academic administrators across six countries, the The risk of intentional misuse will always exist with generative AI. What are you using AI for in your school/classroom?

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eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2025

Unfortunately, we live in a highly polarized world, and our inability to engage with different perspectives threatens to cripple students’ collaborative abilities. As an educator, I believe that for students to truly develop a healthy and flexible learning mindset, they must first learn how to disagree without being disagreeable.

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eSchool News

JULY 2, 2025

We know first-hand how effective Project Based Learning is in supporting student success and we have nearly 30 years of experience training educators and administrators on how to design and implement Gold Standard PBL projects in their schools,” said PBLWorks CEO Bob Lenz. A simple, easy-to-use interface that requires no high-tech skills.

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eSchool News

MAY 29, 2025

Whether youre new to the education space, refining your policies, or growing in your role, understanding the different ways students use AI is crucial. In fact, students are using AI chatbots to talk about the most painful of topics, such as self-harm and suicide. When we asked Character.AI Note: Although the Character.AI

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Teach Thought

MAY 17, 2025

Skip to content Read Menu Toggle Critical Thinking Posts Learning Posts Literacy Posts Recent Newsletter Support Us? For example, if a standard asks students to infer and demonstrate an author’s position using evidence from the text, there’s a lot built into that kind of task.

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eSchool News

JULY 11, 2025

There are numerous lesser-known digital platforms that offer unique, high-quality learning experiences tailored to students’ and teachers’ needs. The platform uses AI to assess student performance and provide just-in-time support, making it a great tool for teaching scientific practices and critical thinking aligned with NGSS.

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eSchool News

JUNE 20, 2025

NWEA research notes that students can lose up to two months of math skills over the summer, and reading abilities can also decline, particularly for students from underserved communities. With the growing availability of engaging, high-quality online learning tools, students have more opportunities than ever to keep their skills sharp.

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k12 Digest

JULY 1, 2025

Steven Sgourdos has a passion for fostering intellectual curiosity and critical thinking in his students. His educational philosophy is centered on nurturing students’ thirst for knowledge and preparing them to do meaningful work in the future. Are they memorizing facts, or learning how to think, solve, and lead?

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eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2025

Using a student-centered process, we have seen positive results with schools who want to develop effective cell phone policies to minimize distractions, enhance student focus, and help them build relationships with teachers and peers. Are students engaged in meaningful work or simply just ‘doing school’?

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eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2025

This phenomenon has garnered increasing attention from educators, researchers, and policymakers due to its substantial impact on student achievement and educational equity. Research indicates that students typically lose between one to two months of reading and mathematics skills during summer vacation.

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eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2025

Despite using digital tools daily, many students still struggle to turn that exposure into marketable, employable skills. What we need are methods that both engage students and build the competencies they’ll need to thrive in a tech-driven future. When done right, it can radically change how students learn and retain essential skills.

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eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2025

Math isn’t my strongest subject, and when a student asked me to help solve an equation involving angles, I hesitated. Students exchanged surprised glances, and I heard one whisper, almost in disbelief, “She’s using ChatGPT.” Later, I learned that many students were already using a math-solving app called Gauth AI, but discreetly.

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Edsurge

JULY 14, 2025

When a high school student uses AI to design a community mural or a college freshman collaborates with peers across continents on a digital storytelling project, it’s clear the boundaries of learning are shifting. EdSurge: What skills matter most for students’ futures, and how are institutions responding? Our faculty have been amazing.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Liberal arts education has long been valued for its broad-based approach to learning, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and a well-rounded knowledge base. Systems thinking complements interdisciplinary learning. For this it is essential to introduce the concepts and principles of systems thinking (Figure 1).

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Teach Hub

MAY 2, 2025

Instead of students passively absorbing information, they get to get their hands dirty (sometimes literally) and connect learning to real-world experiences. Whether working with younger or older students, hands-on activities can make a huge difference in engagement, retention , and critical thinking.

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k12 Digest

JULY 1, 2025

Steven Sgourdos has a passion for fostering intellectual curiosity and critical thinking in his students. His educational philosophy is centered on nurturing students’ thirst for knowledge and preparing them to do meaningful work in the future. Are they memorizing facts, or learning how to think, solve, and lead?

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Teachers are constantly battling for students attention, often losing that battle to smart phones. By aligning instructional strategies with how the brain naturally learns, educators can create environments where students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Lets examine a few examples from the research.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 11, 2025

Balch & Blanck, 2025; Butulis, 2023; Parks & Oslick, 2024) and to provide their students with instruction and practice in using AI in productive and ethical ways (e.g., As the capacity of AI grows to complete increasingly complex tasks, we (as college instructors) may wonder what we can offer our students in the age of AI.

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eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2025

” Colorado Springs School District 11 is leveraging PowerSchool’s AI-powered solution, PowerBuddy for Learning , to help educators spend more time teaching to create a more engaging, personalized experience for students. “We’re keeping an eye on usage in the U.S.,

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Nam is the co-founder of the Vietnam Innovative Educators Foundation (VIEF), a professional network of over 157,000 educators committed to advancing technology-enhanced and student-centered teaching practices nationwide. As a student, I found myself disengaged, even though I deeply valued the idea of learning.

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eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2025

While I used to be deeply involved in CTSOs as an advisor and teacher, stepping into an administrator role has allowed me to continue engaging with students in a new way–judging events and witnessing their enthusiasm firsthand. Is this career path truly the right fit for the student?

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eSchool News

JUNE 10, 2025

Landmark legislation like the GI Bill and the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of 1965 aimed to level the playing field for all students (regardless of race or background). Schools embraced a broader vision of learning by nurturing curiosity, critical thinking, and emotional growth (as opposed to solely standardized test scores).

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Liberal arts education has long been valued for its broad-based approach to learning, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and a well-rounded knowledge base. Systems thinking complements interdisciplinary learning. For this it is essential to introduce the concepts and principles of systems thinking (Figure 1).

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eSchool News

APRIL 30, 2025

The framework prioritizes the importance of human skills, including as critical thinking, creativity, and emotional intelligence, and offers higher-ed institutions structured guidance around creating AI literacy approaches that will equip individuals with key foundational AI competencies and industry-specific applications.

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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. Roughly 75 percent of our students come from Spanish-speaking households, more than 85 percent are economically disadvantaged, and over half are emergent bilinguals.

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2025

The energy was electric: Three teams of students from three neighboring school systems faced off in a high-stakes competition, their colorful jerseys and team pride on full display. For the students, it was more than a game. It showcased communication, collaboration, creativity and critical thinking — the 4Cs in action.

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eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2025

The book builds on Dr. Thomas-EL’s well-established “4Cs of School Success” framework, providing educators with practical tools to support students’ diverse needs, both academically and emotionally. Every child and teacher deserves to be seen, heard, and celebrated.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

Students in higher education also deserve nurturing spaces that focus on utilizing their personalized strengths and needs to foster increased academic and social development. 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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eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2025

While including the ISTE Standards for Students may initially seem like an additional burden, it can be seamlessly integrated into well-designed lessons. For example, in my coursework, I introduce a collaborative, screen-free robotics activity that aligns with the ISTE Standards for Students. ISTE Standard for Students 1.1

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Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2025

Johnson is one of several Utah educators discovering that computer science isn’t just about coding — it’s about helping students think critically, solve problems and make sense of the world around them. At the heart of the plan was a bold goal: provide every student with access to computer science education.

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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. We have to stop being obstinate to what we increasingly see in our students.

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eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2025

This innovative collaboration will bring to life two new “ELA Snapshots” — curriculum experiences that can be revisited throughout the school year to deepen students’ exploration of human relationships in the age of artificial intelligence.

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Teach Thought

JULY 11, 2025

Views Facebook Linkedin Print These Learning Strategies Make Students Curious by Terry Heick Understanding where curiosity comes from is the holy grail of education. Views Facebook Linkedin Print These Learning Strategies Make Students Curious by Terry Heick Understanding where curiosity comes from is the holy grail of education.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2025

I was watching as a few of my students took notes while the remaining students sat passively, perhaps hoping my animated gestures and pacing would somehow osmotically transfer my explanation of classical conditioning into their brains. Yet simply abandoning these proven engagement strategies isn’t the answer.

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eSchool News

MAY 20, 2025

But we often ignore one fundamental truth: Learning takes time, and the time needed is different for every student. Some students grasp algebra in days, while others may need weeks. One student might master a new language with ease but struggle with scientific concepts. This rigidity doesnt prepare students for the real world.

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