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. AEF takes a different approach to education, one that meets students where they are and gives them the tools to succeed.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Something broke in American education these past years. You might argue that the traditional classroom still plays an essential role in education, but the rapid growth of online and hybrid models suggests otherwise. This shift raises critical questions about the future of education: How will teachers adapt their roles?

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 12, 2025

It reminded me that the journey to becoming a strong nurse—and an enthusiastic, confident educator—is never a solo effort. Be an Advocate One of my earliest mentors showed me that being an educator is about more than teaching content—it’s about showing up and being a reliable advocate.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 12, 2025

It reminded me that the journey to becoming a strong nurse—and an enthusiastic, confident educator—is never a solo effort. Be an Advocate One of my earliest mentors showed me that being an educator is about more than teaching content—it’s about showing up and being a reliable advocate.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 10, 2024

In fact, one in five schools reported being understaffed for their existing special education programs in fall of 2023. It is a genuinely alternative, inclusive model for education. But more importantly, it’s an example of what’s possible when we are willing to radically rethink education and build a community around students’ needs.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The LRE ensures that students under IDEA are offered equitable access to education alongside their non-disabled peers. Under these requirements, special education students should be in the same classrooms as their peers to the maximum appropriate extent. Here are three strategies for educators to support inclusive learning: 1.

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eSchool News

MARCH 3, 2025

What if we approached education initiatives the same way my father started a home renovation project? At a time when schools can be limited by obsolete teaching methods, inequitable policies, and uninspiring school cultures, we should aspire to rehab the features of an antiquated education system.

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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

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Key points: Student engagement is key to an authentic learning experience It also allows students to develop the right attitude to approach learning See related article: 4 ways edtech tools drive student engagement and build classroom culture When you think of education, what is the first thing that comes to mind?

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

When we challenge the system and take students out of their boxes and see them as individuals with unique backgrounds, dreams, and potential–despite challenges they may be facing–something amazing happens: they start taking charge of their own education. She held me to high standards and provided the support I needed to meet them.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 4, 2022

Over the past year and a half, “hybrid learning” has become quite the buzzword when it comes to education. With the COVID-19 pandemic impacting learners across the world, we’ve witnessed the growing need for hybrid learning, an education option that combines the benefits of a traditional in-person classroom and online learning.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

That’s the perspective of John Costilla, Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer at Capstone , the nation’s leading educational publisher of K-5 digital solutions, children’s books, and literacy programs for school libraries, classrooms, and at-home reading. He mentions, (what else?),

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Just as “turnt,” “on fleek,” and “adulting” have become trending words in pop culture, so too has “spaced repetition” become a buzzword in education. Some educators are obsessed with it. And yet it remains the most underrated and underutilized learning principle in the history of education. So what’s “the tea?”

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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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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

While this is no easy feat, it does provide a great opportunity for school leaders to create a stronger school community and embrace innovative learning and teaching methods. These best practices fall into three main buckets: supporting the work, upgrading the culture and practicing self-care.

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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

AUGUST 9, 2024

While 89 percent of teachers reported in a recent survey that they believe generative AI will have an impact on teaching, recent reporting in the Wall Street Journal and The74 have rightly identified some of AI’s limitations in education, questioning the technology’s ability to serve as, for example, an effective tutor.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

In the meantime, many educators—and even entire schools and districts—continued using outdated teaching methods or only engaged in phonics instruction with students in need of remediation. Related : How I use digital curriculum in my math classroom 5 ways to create a strong math culture in your schools.

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eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2022

Traditional teaching methods are evolving. You smile and move on, never doubting that this room will be one of the most creative, functional, and beloved rooms in just a few short days. It always is. How will it get there? The students will make it happen. Why get students involved?

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Edsurge

APRIL 19, 2024

The goal is to improve science literacy among high school students by making lessons meaningful and relevant to their lives through a teaching method called project-based learning. Department of Education and will last five years. Other challenges seem to have set back STEM education, too.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

And that makes sense–as systemic as some issues facing our education system are, every school, class, and student is unique. Instead of snuffing out the doom scroll at its source, educators should lean into it, learn, and apply takeaways to their curriculum. This leads to a culture of experimentation, creation, and inquiry.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 3, 2018

This trend is reflected in the growing demand for VR and AR applications as equipment becomes cheaper and easier to use while proving its value as an educational tool. Traditional teaching methods too often focus on providing facts and delivering large amounts of information. Let’s consider some examples.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Distance learning has long been a part of the education landscape. In the midst of the second pandemic-disrupted year the field has flexed, adapted and evolved to encompass a myriad of teaching methods to a wide-ranging student population. In May 2020 demand for online educational courses was up 250% from the previous year.

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eSchool News

MAY 1, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, technology can play a pivotal role in shaping the learning experience. Looking towards the future, the concepts of “smarter classrooms” emerge as a beacon of innovation, bridging the gap between traditional teaching methods and the digital age.

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eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2024

Combining PBL with makerspaces (also called maker education) gives educators an infinite number of projects, assignments, and activities that engage students and truly immerse them in learning. Maker education is when a person can demonstrate understanding through the creation of an artifact. Why maker education?

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Being not only consumers but also active content creators, examining their social media usage reveals much about their cultural identity expression. This exploration aims to unravel how this digital interplay extends beyond merely influencing educational engagement, delving into its impacts on the broader academic experience.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Restorative justice culture : Implement school-wide restorative practices to replace punitive discipline systems, fostering a more supportive and equitable school community. Use this feedback to make real-time adjustments to teaching methods and school policies. ” These small steps will kick-start engagement right away.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2024

This includes in-person and tech-enabled learning that is specifically focused on strengthening culturally responsive teaching, differentiated instruction, and inclusive practices. Collaborative teaching opportunities. Have you experienced any pushback or uncertainty from educators around AI coaching for PD? Math support.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Traditional teaching methods are evolving. You smile and move on, never doubting that this room will be one of the most creative, functional, and beloved rooms in just a few short days. It always is. How will it get there? The students will make it happen. Why get students involved? .

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The Traditional Approach Problem-based learning has a rich history in American education, with John Dewey laying the theoretical groundwork in 1916 and McMaster University pioneering the PBL program for medical education in 1969. Deforestation in Borneo presents fractions in the context of an environmental problem.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

While this is no easy feat, it does provide a great opportunity for school leaders to create a stronger school community and embrace innovative learning and teaching methods. These best practices fall into three main buckets: supporting the work, upgrading the culture and practicing self-care.

Teaching Methods 148

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

While this is no easy feat, it does provide a great opportunity for school leaders to create a stronger school community and embrace innovative learning and teaching methods. These best practices fall into three main buckets: supporting the work, upgrading the culture and practicing self-care.

Teaching Methods 148

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 25, 2023

With the recent advent of ChatGPT and other generative AI technologies, conversations in education are now abuzz about AI’s potential to redefine lesson delivery, homework and formative assessments. Advancements in education technology History has taught us that innovation is inevitable.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 11, 2024

Auditory Hallucination Simulation To help my students, I thus took part in a cultural immersion exercise to learn more about what it is like to live with schizophrenia. She has experience as a clinical education specialist, palliative care nurse, and critical care nurse. ” Nurse Education Today 96: 1-18.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Preparing our students rests on four foundational promises–Joy, Connection, Growth, and Success–and the commitment of dedicated educators to put them into practice. By fostering a positive school culture, we create an environment where students and staff feel valued and motivated.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: Current education trends point to personalization and accessibility Keeping up with current trends in education is essential for educators Learn more about K-12 Tech Innovation News In the dynamic landscape of K-12 education, several trends are shaping the way students learn and educators teach.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 11, 2024

Auditory Hallucination Simulation To help my students, I thus took part in a cultural immersion exercise to learn more about what it is like to live with schizophrenia. She has experience as a clinical education specialist, palliative care nurse, and critical care nurse. ” Nurse Education Today 96: 1-18.

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