k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Its a familiar story for many parentswatching their child struggle in school, knowing they are capable but somehow unable to thrive in a traditional classroom. They envisioned a school where children who didnt fit the standard mold could still succeed, not just academically but socially and emotionally.

Skills 137

Skills Schools Learning Students 137

Edsurge

APRIL 24, 2025

The oldest of the cohort born from 1997 to 2012 are in their mid- to late 20s and taking heat for chafing against workplace culture in ways that come off as entitled (sound familiar, millennials?). For millennials, about 11 percent of people ages 16 to 19 left school without a degree. Surgeon General declared it a crisis in 2021.

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Education Culture Math Achievement 156

eSchool News

JULY 1, 2025

“The education sector faces reduced funding, competing state priorities, and compliance-focused cultures that can stifle innovation, making it challenging to build solutions that shift status quo approaches to teaching and learning,” said AERDF CEO Auditi Chakravarty.

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Math Culture Knowledge Science 130

Edsurge

MAY 27, 2025

Burns opening quote is a reminder that teaching is purpose-driven work and that student growth and development depend on supporting teachers and school leaders. In that time, each fellow has managed to speak vulnerably about educational leadership, student engagement and systemic challenges in K-12 education.

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Education Essay Culture Math 117

Edsurge

MAY 5, 2025

For more than a decade, McLaren and colleagues have brought games like this to Pittsburgh area schools to test their technology and learning theories. McLaren was preparing to replicate the study in schools in the fall with a different math game.

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STEM Math Education Peer Review 165

eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

That realization has implications not just for how we understand student engagement, but for how we design schools…and why AI alone can’t get us where we need to go. We’ve discussed grit, growth mindset, intrinsic motivation, relevance, autonomy, and purpose. The problem is that school content often lacks any social payoff.

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Motivation Learning Students Achievement 269

Faculty Focus

JULY 10, 2025

I grew up in a historically underserved neighborhood in Houston, Texas, zoned to one of the lowest-performing elementary schools in the city. But due to a granted academic transfer, I ended up attending a top-performing public school just three miles away. Here’s the thing: public school funding in the U.S. Different ZIP code.

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Teaching Elementary School Elementary School Failure 54

Faculty Focus

JULY 10, 2025

I grew up in a historically underserved neighborhood in Houston, Texas, zoned to one of the lowest-performing elementary schools in the city. But due to a granted academic transfer, I ended up attending a top-performing public school just three miles away. Here’s the thing: public school funding in the U.S. Different ZIP code.

Teaching 54

Teaching Elementary School Elementary School Failure 54

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 16, 2025

Conference Seating: Best for whole-class discussions 2. Horseshoe: Best for class discussions and inclusivity 5. Conference Seating: Best for whole-class discussions Similar to group pods, this type of classroom seating arrangement involves having all of the desks connected to feel more like a large conference room table.

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Classroom Management Discussions Grades Lecturing 98

Faculty Focus

APRIL 27, 2025

deal with the stresses of graduate school and promote self-care, we hosted group yoga sessions. Beyond seeing students in class and at monthly cohort events, regular one-on-one check-ins, whether in person or via Zoom, offer a space for students to discuss both academic and personal matters in an informal setting.

STEM 54

STEM Science Activities Student Engagement 54

eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

Guest speaker John Watson is the founder of DLAC (formerly Evergreen Education Group), which has been a leading consulting and advisory firm serving school districts, state agencies, foundations, and companies in the K-12 digital learning field for more than 20 years. The computer-generated transcript is below: Kevin Hogan OK.

Learning 130

Learning Discussions Gamification Technology 130

Faculty Focus

JUNE 1, 2025

As much as it was my job to teach students to write, I also felt the grading system disadvantaged those students who came in with subpar high school educations and less writing experience. Pedagogy: Critical Approaches to Teaching Literature, Language, Composition, and Culture 9, no. As a TA, I even received rubrics with that language.

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Grades Evaluation Assignments Instructors 75

Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 12, 2025

These real-world connections add depth to classroom discussions, spark curiosity, and inspire students to explore new topics. You can also connect with other local schools to see if they’re interested in sharing a booking. Many authors host super affordable Zoom sessions for schools, which expands your options.

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Writing Questions Discussions Activities 52

Cal Matters

JUNE 26, 2025

The GovSpend database of government-purchasing records shows a nationwide spike in Turnitin contracts during the 2020-21 school year. As a writing instructor, he takes issue with schools unquestioningly handing over original student work to a for-profit company. I trust you. I trust that your work is your own.”

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Plagiarism Assignments Academic Integrity Writing 118

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Platforms like Zoom or Google Classroom enable real-time discussions, while forums foster ongoing dialogue beyond scheduled sessions. Technology Investment : Schools must invest in technology like interactive whiteboards, tablets, and online platforms. Additionally, remote education can lead to distractions in a home environment.

Hybrid Learning 139

Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 139

Priceless Ponderings

MAY 25, 2025

Its about setting the tone for your entire school year. They help establish a culture of respect, responsibility, and critical thinking. Start With Clear Classroom Expectations The start of the school year is the perfect time to introduce your science lab safety rules. When kids know whats expected of them, they thrive.

Science 52

Science Activities Classroom Management Critical Thinking 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 7, 2025

All you need to add is a classroom full of eager middle schoolers, and you’ve got the best school year ever! Keep a copy of your teaching philosophy nearby 8th Grade ELA teacher Essentials You Didn’t Know You Needed Seamlessly transition 8th grade ELA students to high school 1. Table of Contents 1.

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Grades Teaching Teachers Teaching Philosophy 52

Cal Matters

JUNE 25, 2025

In summary Five years after COVID shut down most California high schools, today’s college students describe a difficult transition to adulthood, marked by fear, loss and a lack of preparation. The 2021 class of high school graduates saw the percentage of low-performing math students tick up even more, to 22%.

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Math English Lecturing High School 89

k12 Digest

MAY 21, 2025

His book,The Antiracist School Leader: What to Know, Say, and Do, is currently available. He has received numerous honors, including a 2017 Distinguished Service to Public Education Award from Montgomery County Public Schools and a 2025 Exemplary PK20 Boundary Spanner Award from the National Association for School-University Partnerships.

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Confidentiality Culture Discussions Beliefs 213

k12 Digest

MAY 21, 2025

His book,The Antiracist School Leader: What to Know, Say, and Do, is currently available. He has received numerous honors, including a 2017 Distinguished Service to Public Education Award from Montgomery County Public Schools and a 2025 Exemplary PK20 Boundary Spanner Award from the National Association for School-University Partnerships.

Confidentiality 130

Confidentiality Culture Discussions Beliefs 130

Lab to Class

MAY 26, 2025

Communication styles can stereotypically differ between culture groups, genders, and generationally. It takes many years of experiencing and living in a culture to fully understand how they communicate. Lack of understanding, especially between different cultures can lead to distrust, discrimination and even violence.

Communication 52

Communication Failure Culture Participation 52

Reading Power Gear

JUNE 17, 2025

This is a wonderful book to launch a discussion about family and cultural traditions and how they can be passed down within a family. He tells her of the day years ago when he and the other children from their community were told to board the train before being taken to residential school where their lives were changed forever.

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History Culture Language Languages 66

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 9, 2025

It’s the first day of school, and your high school class is quiet. Use these ice breakers for high school students on the first day of class or when starting a new semester. Help them introduce themselves with more engaging ice breaker activities for high school students that range from funny to fascinating.

High School 52

High School High School Questions Activities 52

Edsurge

JULY 2, 2025

Parents of students in a Maryland school district brought the lawsuit forward after the district restricted them from pulling their kids out of class when the lesson included storybooks with LGBTQ+ characters. Parsing education data into snack-sized servings. And experts say it’s part of a broader effort to undermine public education.

Schools 143

Schools Writing Beliefs Accessibility 143

Edsurge

APRIL 22, 2025

Students in schools run by the Department of Defense have staged multiple walkouts in recent months to protest the agencys decision to pull books that may not align with President Donald Trumps executive orders on race and gender. Books were pulled from libraries. Black History Month was canceled. Health courses were canceled.

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Schools History Students Culture 116

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 30, 2025

High school isn’t all fun and games, but it can have a few jokes and riddles! Keep students guessing and thinking with a set of riddles for high school students. A pillow 14 ELA Enigmas and Wordplay Puzzles Need a brain break for high school students between chapters of your latest novel unit? What am I?

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High School High School Schools Math 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 16, 2025

You can also celebrate this important month by showcasing Hispanic history, culture, and the Spanish language in your curriculum, no matter what class you teach. Discover ways to integrate Hispanic Heritage Month activities into your school day and honor the contributions of Hispanic leaders, artists, athletes, and icons worldwide.

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Activities Culture English Language 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 11, 2025

Challenge your advanced writers with writing prompts for middle school that go beyond 7th grade expectations. Describe your family culture and explain how it shapes who you are. What habits help students stay focused at school and at home, and why do they work? Do you think it’s easier to follow rules at school or at home?

Writing 52

Writing Grades Essay Middle School 52

Edsurge

MAY 7, 2025

History in Secondary Schools, 16 percent of teachers said they received frequent or several criticisms from parents or others over the way they teach history. One of Trumps first executive orders claimed schools use radical indoctrination to imprint anti-American, subversive, harmful, and false ideologies on children.

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History Social Studies Teachers Textbooks 179

Teachers Pay Teachers

MAY 28, 2025

When traditional icebreakers just dont cut it, try switching things up with Would You Rather questions for high school. Ease into the new year with these fun and lighthearted Would You Rather questions for high school students. Ease into the new year with these fun and lighthearted Would You Rather questions for high school students.

High School 52

High School High School Questions Schools 52

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Boise’s One Stone doesn’t resemble your typical high school—here you won’t find classrooms, teachers or even letter grades. Since One Stone is so different from the typical high school experience, our culture is a crucial part of how we define ourselves. That’s where the culture club’s focus on vulnerability comes into play.

Failure 296

Failure Feedback Culture Students 296

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

As schools look ahead to serving not just student needs, but the greater needs of their community and world, service learning becomes an increasingly important part of high school education. In any number of homes and schools across the nation, students are more comfortable with using digital devices than many adults.

Teachers 187

Teachers Language Languages Internet 187

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Whether we realize it or not, data is everywhere in our schools. Schools use analytics to identify at-risk students or allocate resources. Data literacy in a school context means more than reading charts or calculating averages. The road ahead Building a data-literate school culture takes time and intention.

Ethics 287

Ethics Education Culture Social Studies 287

Edsurge

JULY 3, 2025

Young adults are finding it harder to borrow books reflective of their lived experiences in their schools and public libraries. This website equipped adults with the quotes they needed to challenge books on school library shelves, leading to record bans nearly every year since 2021. between 2020 and 2024.

Accessibility 211

Accessibility Participation Reading Beliefs 211

Dangerously Irrelevant

DECEMBER 17, 2017

I served as the lunch keynote for TIES on Sunday and then facilitated a lesson redesign workshop that afternoon using our trudacot discussion protocol (thanks, Julie Graber , for joining us!). I always love redesigning instructional activities with teachers and school leaders. compared to those in more traditional schools].

Schools 167

Schools Beliefs Motivation Discussions 167

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2017

Join education thought leader Alan November in Boston July 26-28 for his 2017 Building Learning Communities edtech conference , where hundreds of K-12 and higher-education leaders from around the globe will gather to discuss the world’s most successful innovations in education. Rob Evans is one of the foremost experts on this issue.

Beliefs 276

Beliefs Schools Culture Knowledge 276

eSchool News

MAY 9, 2024

This framework acknowledges and values the cultural backgrounds, identities, and experiences of all students, creating an inclusive environment where every learner can thrive. By prioritizing cultural responsiveness, school leaders can foster a sense of belonging and empowerment among students, teachers, and the broader school community.

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Culture Schools Cognitive Development Classroom Management 282