Edsurge

MAY 5, 2025

Bruce McLaren has committed his career to understanding how education technologies, especially digital games and intelligent-tutoring systems, can help children learn. According to Ross, NSF cuts to STEM education projects dwarfed all other award terminations. In many cases, the studies started because educators asked for the research.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Charlotte, NC Discovery Education , the creators of indispensable K-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world, today announced an exciting new slate of standards-aligned educational content and instructional resources for Back-to-School 2025 that will inspire teachers and engage students.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 7, 2024

Integrating digital tools into the classroom may seem intimidating to some educators, but fear not–it’s a relatively simple process once you’ve vetted a tool and confirmed that it enhances your instruction and adds learning value. Google Arts and Culture offers over 1,600 experiments and counting.

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eSchool News

MAY 13, 2024

As we continue to contend with the realities of the DC-Stage of Education (During COVID-19), we have an opportunity to reauthor the operating model in this new paradigm–the AC-Stage of Education (After COVID-19). This underscores the tone of addressing black or brown students and those whose first language is not English.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 9, 2020

He is the architect behind the educator movement “ Teach Hustle Inspire ,” and he wrote the bestselling book MC Means Move the Class: How to Spark Engagement and Motivation in Urban and Culturally Diverse Classrooms. Woodly speaks specifically about working with culturally diverse schools and schools in urban areas.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

But there is another critical area often overlooked in these discussions: education. Our educational institutions, from elementary schools to universities, are not immune to the growing threat of cybercrime. According to a report from Sophos , 80 percent of K–12 schools and 79 percent of higher education institutions in the U.S.

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eSchool News

JULY 29, 2022

Before jumping into the competitive aspects of esports and gaming, we spent three weeks discussing the importance of positive mental health and the negative effects associated with some online gaming cultures. I began my esports program with a focus on social-emotional well-being using resources from NASEF to structure initial lessons.

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eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2024

Key points: Inspiring young women in STEM programs requires cultivating a culture of community Black students need more STEM career exposure Launching a districtwide computer science program for all grades For more news on STEM education, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub All too often, female students are underrepresented in STEM classes.

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Edsurge

MAY 20, 2024

In the post-COVID pandemic educational setting, assessment offers ways to gain crucial insights into student thinking and learning and the areas requiring support for progress toward learning goals. The first step is to consider the idea of school culture and how it underpins the related concept of assessment culture.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 14, 2020

This made the responses easier to see and discuss. I shared the TRACE acronym for the tenets of school culture, which Jason Green talked about in our conversation on my podcast, The Balance. It quickly identified “risk-taking” as the aspect of school culture that was the least visible. quiz features).

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2023

This year’s 8th most-read story focuses on the need for more Black educators–especially Black male educators. Representation matters, and when students have educators who look like them, it does wonders for their learning experience. That education needs to start when they’re children,” Williams told the audience.

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eSchool News

MAY 15, 2024

But it’s not all bad–educators found success as they dedicated their efforts to improving student engagement and achievement, creating community-based approaches to learning, and inspiring students to become lifelong learners. A culture of continuous learning Wendy W. She can be reached at apence@hbuhsd.edu.

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eSchool News

JULY 22, 2024

Stride PD’s courses are created by educators for educators, leveraging subject matter experts to build courses that address teachers’ most pressing needs. hours to complete, allowing educators to engage in learning when it’s most convenient for them.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Nearly 90% of the students at tech-heavy career technical education school are boys, Newton-Rodriguez said.). That also requires educators to think more “holistically” about computer science and embed it across disciplines, she said. Teaching culturally responsive computer science.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

As a writer, my Indigenous culture shows up in my poetry. How do we, as educators, empower ourselves to affirm Indigenous knowledge as foundational to our practice and move closer to a pedagogy of justice and gratitude in our curriculum? As a teacher, it filters through my relationships with students and into the curriculum I curate.

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eSchool News

JULY 17, 2024

As educators, we understand that students thrive academically when they feel safe, valued, and respected. By honoring and embracing our students’ cultural backgrounds, we not only create a sense of belonging but also enhance their educational journey. Takeaways for educators 1.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

In preparation for several upcoming significant historical, cultural and societal events, the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC) has curated a list of live, interactive virtual field trips that educators can access to enrich discussions surrounding Black History Month, President’s Day, Women’s History Month and Earth Day.

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Edsurge

MARCH 5, 2024

You might think the discussions would involve shouting matches or verbal fireworks. But Futernick — a longtime educator who has served as an elementary school teacher, a teacher educator and a leader of a national school turnaround center — aims to keep the dialogues as civil and productive as possible. I've heard this.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 27, 2023

At the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning at Ulster Board of Cooperative Education Services (BOCES), we have developed the architecture to accomplish and codify a leadership approach to help schools consider how to reach our most marginalized and vulnerable students. Related : What matters most for our special education teachers?

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 16, 2020

Jason Green has dedicated his career to creating positive change in education. In this episode, Jason and I talk about how to positively change the culture on school campuses, shift from pockets of innovation to innovation at scale, move from a focus on presenting to being present, and be compassionate with ourselves. coaching, PLCs)?

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eSchool News

JUNE 1, 2021

As a social studies teacher who spends a lot of class time poring over comic books with students, it’s been gratifying to see the attitude about comics in education shifting over the last decade or so. In 2011, Miles Morales, a Black teen, was introduced as Spiderman and our class discussed the ways in which pop culture reflects society.

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eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2023

At ISTELive 23’s opening mainstage event, featured speakers sat down for a chat about the challenges around representation and getting more Black educators—particularly Black male educators—into classrooms. Back in the 1800s, in this city, Caroline LeCount said we need more Black educators for Black children,” El-Mekki said.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

As educators, how do we empower ourselves to create boundaries both inside and outside the classroom? As an educator with 16 years of teaching experience, I have dedicated the last several years to training, coaching, and supporting teachers. In each episode of The Balance , I’ll talk with a different thought leader or educator.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

Activity, context, and culture are central to this learning theory, which emphasizes the practical over the abstract. ” When learning happens in context, it reflects a time, place, and culture. When people tackle everyday challenges, they learn. Learning in context makes that learning more relevant and applicable to life.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards recognize the dedicated efforts of education professionals across K-12 departments, including IT, curriculum, instruction and administration. The program received an influx of inspiring nominations that highlight the innovation and selflessness of educators in schools and districts across the nation.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Travis believes that by empowering learners to drive their learning we can start to create a new system that honors all learners and their cultures. If you are part of a professional learning community, the questions below are designed to facilitate a conversation–in person or online–about the issues discussed in this episode of The Balance.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Across the nation, district equity discussions include how schools must examine current biases from bus stops and classroom materials to educator and staff expectations. Instead, said Duchesneau, educators and staff need to recognize cultural and contextual differences and how they impact students.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2023

Teachers can leverage the power of thinking routines developed by Project Zero at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education to help students develop their metacognitive muscles. Reading a Story: After reading a story with a surprise ending, the teacher could guide students to discuss how their predictions evolved as they read.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Teachers can leverage the power of thinking routines developed by Project Zero at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education to help students develop their metacognitive muscles. I See, Think, Me, We Thinking Routine The “See, Think, Me, We” thinking routine promotes deeper understanding and encourages discussion.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 10, 2023

Curriculum Associates recently launched its Extraordinary Educators Leadership Collaborative to support the professional growth of rising school principals nationwide. All of the principals participating in the Extraordinary Educators Leadership Collaborative have been in their current role for three or less years.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards recognize the dedicated efforts of education professionals across K-12 departments, including IT, curriculum, instruction and administration. The program received an influx of inspiring nominations that highlight the innovation and selflessness of educators in schools and districts across the nation.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

A key piece to these discussions and, ultimately, closing the inequity gaps is to look at the long-term, root causes of inequities and provide all adults who work with students the opportunities to learn how to address, discuss and examine implicit bias as a community. Related content: How COVID put a spotlight on equity.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2021

Juneteenth being established as a federal holiday is an opportunity for educators to make a shift and expand upon the history, cultures, and experiences discussed in the classroom. Here are three tips for incorporating discussion of Juneteenth throughout the school year.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

In today’s educational landscape, the emphasis on inclusion and creating the least restrictive environments for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) has significantly reshaped classroom dynamics. Group 2 (On Grade Level): Students read a standard-level folktale and discuss the central message.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO – The PLtogether resource site powered by Edthena now features more than 75 video interviews with education experts. Educators can access the free, on-demand “Lounge Talks” video series to hear about and learn effective strategies for a number of timely topics ranging from professional development to teacher wellness.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 11, 2024

Current partnerships include districts such as Oakland Unified School District and collaborations with the Louisiana Department of Education. The vision involves creating a more holistic understanding of students, and incorporating their cultural backgrounds and experiences into the learning process for a richer educational experience.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

Creating a classroom in the service of social justice (The Metropolitan Center for Urban Education, 2008) requires a profound understanding of the impact of human diversity on teaching and learning (Cushner et al., Tell a colleague that you are committing to the work of becoming a more inclusive educator.

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