eSchool News

JULY 17, 2024

By honoring and embracing our students’ cultural backgrounds, we not only create a sense of belonging but also enhance their educational journey. For students, feeling safe emotionally and physically in their learning environment is fundamental. Include texts, examples, and discussions that honor various cultural perspectives.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 14, 2021

This will be easier to do if school leaders harness the talent on their campuses and create systems that encourage teachers to learn with and from each other. Professional learning should not be relegated to a handful of all-staff training days. The members of the PLC determine the focus of their inquiry and learning.

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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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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 14, 2020

I began our session by asking participants to tell me the first three words that came to mind when they heard the phrase “blended learning.” This made the responses easier to see and discuss. It quickly identified “risk-taking” as the aspect of school culture that was the least visible. quiz features).

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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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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

That vision became AEF Schools , a place designed for students who needed something differenta structured, supportive environment where learning goes beyond textbooks and tests. Learning That Works for Every Student Imagine a student who is bright, curious, and eager to learn but constantly struggles in a traditional classroom.

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eSchool News

MARCH 28, 2024

As educators, our responsibility lies not only in disseminating knowledge but also in understanding and accommodating the diverse learning styles present among our students. Learning styles refer to the preferred methods individuals use to absorb, process, and retain information. This can foster deeper engagement and understanding.

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eSchool News

JUNE 8, 2020

But digital citizenship can also simply be part of your classroom culture. It’s true: Educators who can teach digital citizenship as a standalone unit can really dive deep into the dilemmas students face online. Related content: 6 steps to promote good digital citizenship for all students.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2024

Some experts believe this new technology can have a positive impact on teaching and learning, while others fret it may weaken the teaching of critical thinking and increase bias by spreading misinformation about different groups and cultures. Encourage students to look beyond the classroom for deeper learning.

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eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

This months episode explores how remote and digital learning has evolved beyond emergency pandemic measures into strategic, purpose-driven educational approaches. DLACs John Watson distinguishes between emergency remote learning during the pandemic and today’s well-planned online and hybrid models. Have a listen, OK?

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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. They must learn how to understand and interpret data that drives so many aspects of their lives. The same goes for students.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

As a writer, my Indigenous culture shows up in my poetry. This past June, I received an email inviting me to participate in a webinar on Gratitude-Based Learning (GBL). Kimmerer advises readers that “we must learn to practice gratitude, not just as a fleeting emotion, but as a way of life.”

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eSchool News

JANUARY 26, 2021

VHS Learning has received a $1.4 VHS Learning will also use the grant to provide supplemental curriculum and instruction services to schools in rural and high-needs areas. “In These enhancements will help VHS Learning better meet customer needs, streamline operations, and improve reporting capabilities.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 16, 2020

In this episode of The Balance , I talk with Jason Green , co-author of Blended Learning in Action and Co-Founder and Co-CEO of LINC. Jason has helped hundreds of schools and districts reimagine and implement 21st-century teaching and learning. Is building culture a priority on your campus? coaching, PLCs)?

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2023

To recap, metacognition is a cognitive ability that allows learners to consider their thought patterns, approaches to learning, and understanding of a topic or idea. This helps students understand the impact of their learning better and how their ideas have developed over time. This encourages cultural sensitivity and open-mindedness.

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Edsurge

MARCH 5, 2024

You might think the discussions would involve shouting matches or verbal fireworks. Futernick shares these recorded discussions on his podcast, “ Courageous Conversations About Our Schools. ” I became distressed about these so-called ‘culture wars’ erupting all over the place. And he records the conversations.

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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. 1: How does the “testing culture” in education impact the quality of learning in classrooms?

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eSchool News

MARCH 17, 2023

CLEVELAND – TeachingBooks.net today announced a unique collaboration with Pear Deck , providing expanded opportunities for student engagement and learning. When used with the Sora student reading app , a complete interactive literacy experience is created that engages students of all ages and provides unique learning opportunities.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

We discuss the need to model a growth mindset for our students and what is needed to cultivate classrooms where we celebrate experimentation, risk-taking, and failing forward. As advocates of blended learning, Tiffany and I explore both the pitfalls and potential of integrating technology into classrooms.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

To recap, metacognition is a cognitive ability that allows learners to consider their thought patterns, approaches to learning, and understanding of a topic or idea. 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

JUNE 1, 2021

I also deliver in-service learning for teachers, and these days I’m more likely to hear gratitude than skepticism from educators whose own teachers took their comic books away from them as students. I started doing research and wrote my thesis on using comics and pop culture in the classroom to increase engagement and confidence in readers.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

During the edWebinar Leading for Equity: Academic Development Through an Equity Lens , hosted by AASA, The Superintendents Association and AASA’s Leadership Network , the presenters talked about the important role social-emotional learning (SEL) plays in the process. Related content: How COVID put a spotlight on equity.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 29, 2021

. – Distance learning has long been a part of the education landscape. Virtual learning has become a permanent fixture in modern academia. Virtual learning has become a permanent fixture in modern academia. Digital Citizenship: Online Communities By Banyan Global Learning, for Grade K-4. Tuesday, Nov.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on innovative ways to engage students, digital resources, and online and hybrid learning strategies related to post-pandemic teaching. This year’s 10th most-read story focuses on creating a great hybrid learning program. I’ve seen it for myself.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

This approach creates an inclusive environment where students of varying abilities can learn together while still receiving the targeted support they need. This structure balances differentiated instruction and uniform content delivery, providing personalized support and consistent foundational learning for all students.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 5, 2025

The initial enthusiasm for learning a foreign language may wane as other courses with demanding assignments compete for their attention. Introducing something unexpected and different from the established classroom dynamics can reenergize students, foster creativity, and enhance their enthusiasm for learning.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

After almost 20 years of a connection-centered teaching practice, I offer three ways to foster meaningful connections with them and inspire their learning. Share personal moments in your learning journey that align with the students experience, which offers both perspective and compassion. Plus, vulnerability comes in gradations.

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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

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Joy: Cultivating a love for learning Imagine a school where students eagerly anticipate each day, where learning is synonymous with excitement and discovery. By fostering a positive school culture, we create an environment where students and staff feel valued and motivated. This vision underscores the first promise of Joy.

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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

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

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Students and school staff are no different, so it’s crucial to ensure learning environments foster a sense of belonging. Build trusting relationships with students to create a culture of belonging Trust is the cornerstone of belonging. We are all searching for a sense of connection with the people and places in our lives.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 15, 2023

Metacognition is a cognitive ability that allows learners to consider their thought patterns, approaches to learning, and understanding of a topic or idea. This routine fosters critical thinking and enhances the meaningful integration of new learning into an individual’s cognitive framework. playing soccer on sand vs. grass).

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eSchool News

MARCH 18, 2024

As math educators, we can help those students by finding ways to relate their classroom learning to more recognizable cultural frames of reference that are authentic to the range of experiences in the room. We should teach—and students should learn—them simultaneously.

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eSchool News

JULY 29, 2022

I was prepared to talk about the connections to STEM learning, the opportunity to engage otherwise disengaged students, the inclusive nature of gaming, the research behind gamification and game-based learning, and more. . That said, the competitive gaming aspect of the program was certainly a highly motivating factor for students.

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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. 1: Be proactive, and don’t limit yourself to June 19.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 11, 2024

So it is with the services of the Family Engagement Lab , whose mission statement is, “to catalyze equitable family engagement and student learning by bridging classroom curriculum and at-home learning. ” Their signature tool, FASTalk, shares at-home learning activities via text messages in each family’s home language.

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