Edsurge

MARCH 5, 2024

Ken Futernick brings together people who disagree deeply on issues that are most dividing school communities these days — such as teaching about gender and sexual identity or about the history of racism in America. I became distressed about these so-called ‘culture wars’ erupting all over the place.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 6, 2022

During this month, we recognize the contributions, heritage, culture, and importance of Hispanic and Latinx Americans and how they have shaped our country’s character. Here are eight opportunities for your school or district to celebrate. Host a cultural night for families and the community. Learn Spanish!

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Edsurge

MAY 27, 2025

Over the last nine months, weve worked with eight fellows whose pathways in education are as diverse as they have ever been, including a trauma psychotherapist turned early childhood counselor, a physics teacher with a penchant for storytelling and a Jordan-born immigrant who moved to the United States to pursue her passion for teaching.

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Edsurge

MAY 12, 2025

The result: high school teachers often expend their time creating classroom resources instead of developing a rich classroom culture that pulls students in, he adds. Currently, they cover about 650 career options for students to explore and for teachers to use in algebra and geometry, according to a spreadsheet sent to EdSurge.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2020

This 26-year veteran educator has created a culture of student-centered, independent learning in her classroom. Teaching students how to learn independently — and giving them the practice they need to develop this skill — can alleviate this concern. What’s her “secret sauce?”

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

. – Playworks has launched SparkPlay, an online, subscription-based education resource to support the continuous learning of safe and healthy play for school and youth development staff. It uses evidence-based best practices, practical tips, and fun game ideas to teach the foundational components of a well-run play experience.

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Edsurge

APRIL 29, 2022

As workplaces, schools can intentionally structure systems and provide resources that decrease some of these barriers, such as addressing the scarcity of dedicated services and supporting educators through convoluted insurance hurdles that make it even harder to seek professional help.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 10, 2022

During last year’s widespread remote schooling, teachers found greater flexibility—no commute, no hallway duty—and liked it, even if they didn’t like teaching virtually. After that experience, the relentlessness of the in-person school week is a big reason teachers are finding this year even more stressful. So let’s imagine.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Our goal is to shift pedagogy toward a “culture of thinking” that supports more student agency and more effective use of the learning space itself. As part of that mission, we knew we needed innovative furnishings for the learning environments, which would go hand-in-hand with that work.

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eSchool News

MAY 15, 2024

It has renewed my excitement for teaching because my students feel connected to the material. A culture of continuous learning Wendy W. Amato, K12 Coalition–Teaching Channel As the 2023–2024 school year winds down, I find myself thinking about how educators are models for students, whether or not they are in a classroom.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

We’re proud to partner with an organization that not only shares this focus but is driving an entire culture change within the schools of our customers from all across the country,” said Kevin Zerber, co-founder and CEO of Treering Yearbooks.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

enVision offers an innovative math curriculum that helps educators teach with confidence and inspires students with hands-on, problem-based learning. However, there were still 25 elementary schools in the district without access to Hazel’s mental health resources. Through persistent efforts, Ms.

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eSchool News

MARCH 16, 2021

We’re really excited about the release of the Second Step Elementary digital program,” says Vice President of Product Polly Stansell. elementary schools. Department of Education, the Journal of the American Medical Association, the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL), and other institutions.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

To start the school year off right, invest in literacy Dog Man vs. To Kill a Mockingbird For more news on literacy, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub My husband and I have matching Emmy awards. For example, four of the 10 top-selling elementary school books are part of The Baby-Sitters Club , I Survived , and Dog Man series.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 2, 2024

My colleagues, friends and family often praise my relentless pursuit of excellence, especially in my teaching career. My journey into teaching was born from a deep-seated curiosity about the transformative power of education and a drive for social justice. Teaching them is an immense privilege, one that I do not take lightly.

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Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2020

It is an ingredient for their success through college and careers, and it is also a frequently cited goal among educators working to reimagine teaching and learning. Our Canopy Project , which documented student-centered learning plans in schools, found that three-quarters of them are designed to foster learner agency.

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eSchool News

JUNE 2, 2022

The contest enables communities to vote for their elementary school to win $10,000 to support financial literacy education in their school. Plus, parents can help students build financial literacy skills for life by watching together a series of fun, engaging videos that teach students to earn, save, spend, and donate.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Over the past 6-8 years we have seen a supersonic advancement in public schools and the way our teachers now must teach. The consequence, in many schools, is that teachers have begun to use technology but have forced it into all the wrong places and for all the wrong reasons. Technology Tuesdays.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 10, 2023

“A major focus of the Extraordinary Educators Leadership Collaborative is giving leaders time and space for connecting as well as collaborating with each other on the importance of building positive school cultures,” said Danielle Sullivan, national director of content and implementation at Curriculum Associates. “We

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Waltham, MA — KinderLab Robotics today announced that it has donated four KIBO robot kits to La Puerta Abierta , a school in Santiago Atitlán, Guatemala. Part of a partnership with Sewickley Academy , near Pittsburgh, PA, this donation will foster cross-cultural collaboration between the schools.

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eSchool News

APRIL 15, 2024

Department of Education looked at video-based coaching in about 100 elementary schools. One group had five rounds of coaching in which they recorded themselves teaching and received feedback on the video. We’ve also had an influx of people transitioning to teaching from previous careers.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 13, 2018

At Tudor Elementary School in Anchorage, Alaska, “show and tell” has an inspiring twist. Carton developed the project as a way to expose her students to the wider world and to inspire them to really think about what peace means to them personally, what peace means in Alaska, and what peace means to kids in other locations and cultures.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2024

Moreover, chronic absenteeism rates vary significantly across grade levels: Elementary school: 16 percent Middle school: 20 percent High school: 30 percent And when we consider socio-economic factors, schools in high poverty districts saw a much greater jump in chronic absenteeism.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

“Unfortunately many students leave elementary school still not proficient in reading, and that creates a significant barrier to their ability to learn across subjects. Most middle and high school teachers are not trained in the teaching of foundational reading skills (e.g.,

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Using mostly recyclable materials, equipment, and furniture, these educators are providing learning opportunities for students and teachers that have changed the school climate and culture. Making learning more real for students allows them to learn better in a much more energized school,” said Luhtala. A multi-year redesign.

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Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2018

Melissa Schlinger, the Vice President of Practice and Programs at CASEL , tells EdSurge that teachers holding themselves accountable, as Alston does in her classroom, is vital for building a positive, SEL-friendly school culture. She points to a school in Chicago she loves visiting.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Here are the top requested titles according to trend reports in our industry: In lower elementary, the most popular book (and my #BritReads pick for the little ones) is a picture book called The Smart Cookie by John Jory. My #BritReads favorite for upper elementary school is a throwback to my childhood.

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eSchool News

MAY 27, 2024

Key points: It’s critical for students to have access to reading opportunities 6 tips to help educators support young readers 3 keys to successful summer reading For more news on literacy, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub When I was a kid, my dad never let me shop the Scholastic Book Fair.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 20, 2021

In fact, elementary school educators have some of the highest levels of math anxiety compared with other fields of study. More than 90 percent of elementary school teachers are female. Thus, math anxiety greets our students as soon as they enter school. It is true of parents and it is true of teachers.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 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. Incorporate pop culture, social media, sports and extracurriculars into lessons. 3: Clear expectations.

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eSchool News

APRIL 30, 2018

Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are not just important topics for school children—they are essential to our culture. Early elementary school teachers may feel ill-prepared to teach STEM topics or may face demands to focus on other subjects.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

We’re a K-12 American Curriculum/IB school, so our goal with Houses is to support our learners to develop specific skills that have a positive impact on the school culture. These help our students to become global citizens.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

ExoLab-8 provides a truly one-of-a-kind, hands-on learning opportunity that will teach students about important NGSS-aligned topics, as well as crosscutting concepts,” said John Wheeler, CEO of Vernier Software & Technology. Through our partnership with Magnitude.io To learn more about ExoLab-8, visit [link].

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Edsurge

MAY 7, 2024

Viridiana Martinez’s family immigrated twice when she was in elementary school — once, from Mexico to Canada, and a second time to the United States. With each move, she had to learn a new language and adjust to a different culture. I’ve wanted to go into the teaching profession ever since then. What motivates them?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2018

These 14 districts are being recognized for their efforts in social emotional learning (SEL) and their dedication to creating safe learning environments where individuals feel empowered to express themselves, and where effective teaching and learning can occur. Atlanta (GA) Public Schools. Number of Schools: 89.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2024

As a preschool teacher with five years of experience at Emerson Elementary School, I understand the challenges new educators face. “When students listen to audiobooks or watch audio media, they are able to become experienced with different cultures, dialects, and beliefs (Parmeter, p.24). Technology and Young Children.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 9, 2020

The company is committed to teachers and to developing creative ways to teach and learn science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) using hands-on science. With worldwide distribution to over 150 countries, Vernier data loggers are used by educators and students from elementary school to university.

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