Edsurge

MAY 12, 2025

For example, Marylands state board has flagged that it wants every student career ready by the end of 10th grade. 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. Shadel supports revamping math courses around careers.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 12, 2021

I was a designated English learner in the first grade, primarily due to my inability to read at the expected fluency levels determined by the California English Language Development Test (CELDT), an English reading, writing, and speaking assessment. Together, we create a rich and culturally wealthy community of learners.

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Edsurge

JULY 21, 2022

Seeing as how art has been such a big part of Irish history and culture, I was thinking about something artistic in some way, but how on earth do I grade something creative? Do I grade a student lower if she/he isn't able to write a song or create some kind of representative artistic element? What do I do? Suppose that…?

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Edsurge

JULY 19, 2023

public schools raise questions about whether curricula and edtech are staying culturally relevant. It’s not enough for a school to simply offer these students computer science classes — teachers like Noriega are working to tear down the invisible mental and cultural barriers that keep Latino students from considering the field altogether.

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Edsurge

JUNE 14, 2018

But a lack of focus around culture and gender inclusiveness are stunting its true promise, according to a new report out of Drexel University. The report, appropriately titled “ Making Culture ,” is the result of about a year’s worth of interviews and site visits to around 30 different makerspaces across 12 urban regions.

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k12 Digest

APRIL 26, 2025

Joseph Catholic School isnt just about grades; its about building confident, capable students who take ownership of their learning. As a 1:1 campus from kindergarten through eighth grade, every student has access to digital tools that enhance their education. Technology is another key part of the schools learning experience.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Teachers enter this profession determined to do it all – design and facilitate lessons, communicate with parents, monitor and track student progress, provide timely feedback, and grade everything. Do you use technology to engage students in the active construction of knowledge? But what’s the solution? If so, how?

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

3.2 – Recount stories, including fables, folktales, and myths from diverse cultures; determine the central message, lesson, or moral and explain how it is conveyed through key details in the text. Group 2 (On Grade Level): Students read a standard-level folktale and discuss the central message.

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eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2021

New supplemental reading program for Grades 3–5 engages students with grade-level content using culturally relevant texts. To help students build confidence while mastering critical reading skills, Curriculum Associates has launched the supplemental Magnetic Reading program for Grades 3–5.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2022

forming teacher-student relationships was highlighted as the top instructional practice for driving engagement across all grade levels and subjects. Bringing parts of their personal lives into the learning process is not only motivating, but also improves knowledge retention over time. 1: Teacher-student relationships.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 7, 2024

STEM kits have proven to be invaluable in K-5 grade levels where she is able to use age-appropriate coding and robotics kits like Bee-Bots. Rita Mortenson, the educational technology coach for Verona Area High School in Wisconsin, uses Google Arts and Culture. Google Arts and Culture offers over 1,600 experiments and counting.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

For example, I was asked to demonstrate a model lesson during a district professional development day and represented my subject and grade level on a curriculum vertical alignment committee. Enhanced collaboration and innovation: Teacher leaders naturally facilitate knowledge-sharing and idea generation among their peers.

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eSchool News

JULY 28, 2022

AIM Pathways courses have extensive opportunities for teachers to apply their knowledge of the science of reading with their students. Knowing the science of reading is important, but its application is critical.”. Designed for Educational Leaders).

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eSchool News

AUGUST 20, 2024

It covered a range of insights about body piercings, including how different religious cultures apply them and how they may benefit migraine sufferers. In inquiry-based classrooms, teachers guide students through the research process and allow them to share their knowledge on their chosen subject. This novel by S.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Whichever assessment practice model you use—be it Response to Intervention (RTI), multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS), or any other—building a positive culture of assessment is the key to success for both students and teachers. Tech tools alone cannot transform your data culture, but the right knowledge and strong leadership can.

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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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eSchool News

APRIL 30, 2024

Teachers love these resources and rely on the components of the activities to build background knowledge, provide accessible content, and spark curiosity. ” After watching this VFT, our 3rd grade students teamed up with our high school robotics class to learn, play, and have some fun.

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eSchool News

MAY 1, 2024

It is a dynamic, interconnected space where knowledge flows freely, and learners are active participants in their educational journey. Learning management systems (LMS) that facilitate online content delivery, assignments, and grading. The classroom of the modern era is no longer confined to four walls and rows of desks.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

It was the beginning of sixth grade, braces, and the descent into the digital world. In his widely discussed 2024 book “The Anxious Generation,” social psychologist Jonathan Haidt details how the cultural shift from a “play-based childhood” to a “phone-based childhood” corresponds to the spike in adolescent mental illness.

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eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2016

As I wrote in my last column , the traditional skill we have valued in teachers when paper was the dominant media—the ability to transfer knowledge of a subject—is becoming less important. Increasingly, a teacher’s knowledge can be found online and in various learning styles. He immediately said, “The ability to ask good questions.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 30, 2023

This ensures they are exposed to grade-level academic content while developing their English language skills. Culturally responsive teaching is also vital for supporting ELs. Recognizing and valuing their diverse cultural backgrounds and experiences fosters a sense of belonging and enhances engagement in the classroom.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Waltham, MA – KinderLab Robotics , a leader in educational STEAM robotics for grades pre-K–5, has launched Thinking with KIBO: Introducing Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Early Grades , a free curriculum designed to help students understand how AI tools work and think critically about how these tools can improve lives in their communities.

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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. According to recent data, over 20 percent of U.S.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 23, 2023

Did you know that a 5th grade teacher is expected to guide students to mastery of 200 standards each year? Consider implementing the following categories and grading them on a scale of 1–5: Building Block: How much future learning is dependent on this standard? Given a typical school year of 180 days, that’s 1.1 standards a day!

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eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2025

Using powerful speech recognition technology, the program supports students in grades K-6 to build their linguistic confidence in academic English. The numbers show just how much students and educators have needed access to a culturally responsive language learning solution. For more information, visit lexialearning.com.

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eSchool News

MAY 15, 2024

A culture of continuous learning Wendy W. When we commit to participating in a culture of continuous learning, we are living out phrases like, “It’s okay not to know,” “Everyone has things they are still learning,” or ,“We all make mistakes.” She can be reached at apence@hbuhsd.edu. Learning can happen in many ways!

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Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

It is important to understand inclusive pedagogies as practices where we discern the nuance between general multicultural education or culturally responsive pedagogy and inclusive practices that specifically address the ability/disability continuum and the health dimension. Assume that students are capable and possess knowledge and skills.

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eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2024

In the past, limited-English or non-English households may have struggled with understanding assignments, feedback, or grading. When both the learning and testing materials are correctly reflected in the right language, with the right cultural context, and delivered in a relevant way, testing becomes far more reliable.

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eSchool News

MAY 26, 2022

SILVER SPRING, MD (Thursday, May 26, 2022) —The Aim Academy of Science and Technology in Minneapolis, MN, today announced it has selected Discovery Education — the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place— to support science and social studies instruction in all grades.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2017

CS50 assumes no prior knowledge or skill in computer programming, yet it’s extremely demanding. After many conversations with Professor Malan and Dan, I have identified at least three processes that we can apply across the curriculum at all grade levels. One of the aspects that makes his course unique is its culture.

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Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2023

In this situation, the teacher has made an effort to know each and every student, the math knowledge they bring to the lesson and how that knowledge can be used to advance learning more complex math. Many efforts to advance students’ mathematical achievements largely focus on fitting grade-level lessons to an entire class of students.

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eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2025

Solution for teachers : Teachers can foster a culture of integrity by establishing trust and open communication. More focus on grades than learning When students are preoccupied with grades, they often lose sight of the learning process itself. They may view learning as a means to an end, rather than a valuable process.

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k12 Digest

APRIL 26, 2025

As dorm parents, coaches, and club advisors, teachers foster a culture of support and engagement that extends far beyond academics. This international mix enriches learning, preparing students for college and beyond by exposing them to a wide array of viewpoints and cultures. Weekends are a thrill.

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eSchool News

JULY 28, 2022

This year’s recipient was Rose Moe, a 6th-grade math teacher at Lincoln Middle School in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District. The Reimagining Middle Grades (RMG) initiative serves as the primary method for changing the experience of their middle school students. About the Champions. About the Champions.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 18, 2023

In its Back-to-School survey, Brainly , the leading learning platform for all school subjects and grades, highlights a growing trend – a remarkable 66.5% of students in grades 6-12 actively seek external support for their homework and study needs. and English teacher Mary Ann Rafferty from Williams Middle Magnet School in Tampa, Fla.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 9, 2023

Academic acceleration is one strategy designed to focus on teaching students grade level-appropriate lessons, while efficiently and effectively reteaching only the skills and lessons from earlier grades that are necessary to understand new content. Building a culture focused on the success of all students is non-negotiable.

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Edsurge

MAY 5, 2023

Just like that, she’s gone,” my friend said to me just a few weeks ago, devastated that her daughter’s second grade teacher — her favorite teacher — left before the school year ended. When her children moved to the next grade, we met with their new teachers to share background information to build continuity of support.

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