eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2024

Celebrate achievements: Reflecting on the successes of the school year is crucial for boosting morale and motivation among students and staff. Highlighting their achievements can boost morale and encourage a supportive school culture. Here are five strategies that school leaders can implement to accomplish this goal.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

In my school, the award ceremonies began in first grade, and after I received my first one, I wanted more. Competition can be thrilling and motivating to those who choose to engage. Influenced by my own experiences and the philosophy of my school, competition became a staple in our classroom culture.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 9, 2019

Once my family moved to the mainland from Honolulu when I was in third grade, I don’t remember ever having any Asian or biracial teachers through elementary, middle or high school, or even in college or graduate school. I still find that teachers are just as frustrated and challenged by the culture gaps in our schools as our students are.

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eSchool News

JULY 5, 2023

Reading scores dipped considerably due to the pandemic, with fewer than half of students qualifying at their grade level standard. Educators continue to work hard to keep students motivated and engaged in learning to read while helping them cope with mental health challenges.

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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. This heightened engagement translates into increased motivation, higher teacher retention, and a positive ripple effect throughout the school community.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 2, 2018

With 10 million students in grades K-12 struggling to read, taking those struggling readers from disengaged to enthused may seem like a huge feat. Promoting a school-wide reading culture, as well as recognition for the struggling readers (many who have never had that feeling before), was crucial to curbing these negative feelings.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

For instruction that yields cultural literacy, we most often look to language arts and social sciences. With Google's Applied Digital Skills as his foundation, Hicks prioritizes culturally relevant teaching through the vehicle of computer science. We really need to make everyone’s culture part of the conversation.

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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

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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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Meanwhile, a 2018 UK study found that secondary students aren’t selecting challenging books as they often do in primary grades—a choice that does not support sustained reading comprehension and has concerning implications for success at the college level.

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eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2025

When students fail to see the connection between what theyre learning and the real world, they lose motivation to engage meaningfully with the content. Solution for teachers : Teachers can foster a culture of integrity by establishing trust and open communication. Do you support student use of AI in school and/or for assignments?

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 14, 2021

The PLCs are composed of teachers who teach similar grade levels and/or subject areas. The learning teams that enjoy high levels of autonomy and agency tend to be more motivated and engaged. Teachers in one subject area, at one grade level, or teaching in one community are likely to face unique challenges and have different interests.

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eSchool News

APRIL 13, 2015

The maker movement embodies opportunities for experimentation and innovation to occur across all grade levels and all content areas. Makerspaces can help set the stage for meaningful student learning, as well as help cultivate a culture of innovation within a school. Next page: The 5 steps revealed.

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eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2019

When students don’t perform well in a subject, the typical responses relate to student motivation, e.g., they need more grit, they don’t have the right growth mindset, or they just need to work more effectively. Related: Resources for creating a school culture of empathy, inclusion, and kindness.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 8, 2019

If playing games is part of our culture, even part of our identities, then it stands to reason that students can be highly motivated by game-based learning opportunities. In the past, a poor grade usually resulted in the negative feelings associated with failure. So what if we make classrooms the game?

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eSchool News

AUGUST 20, 2024

If you then encourage students to research topics that interest them, they’ll be even more motivated to read and write–and they may even have some fun. It covered a range of insights about body piercings, including how different religious cultures apply them and how they may benefit migraine sufferers. This novel by S.

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eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2016

The big change is not adding technology to the current design of the classroom, but changing the culture of teaching and learning and fundamentally changing the job descriptions of teachers and learners. This comes from Dan Pink and others who have written about purpose, and why it’s such a motivator for doing our best work.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

In eighth grade math, the gap between the highest- and lowest-performing students was the widest in the tests history. Fourth grade math was the lone bright spot, with average student scores ticking up two points on the 500-point scale. Thats making a trend that began about a decade ago even more pronounced.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2019

We needed to foster a growth culture that fostered high expectations and support for the whole child. The curriculum is now part of our preschool, kindergarten and first grade classrooms. Growth mindset is now woven tightly into our school culture. The truth is our kids need and deserve both simultaneously.

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Too many students don’t reach grade-level metrics and no one can agree on the cause. Studies show that students in remote settings often feel isolated, which can lead to decreased motivation and engagement. While this can enhance competitiveness, it risks homogenizing educational experiences and neglecting local cultural values.

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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

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

grade levels in a single school year when used with fidelity. In 2020, Reading Plus doubled its content library to over 2,500 engaging and diverse selections to provide students with meaningful representation and culturally responsive texts as they grow into global, lifelong learners.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2021

A score of 3 or higher on an AP® exam is considered a “passing” grade for AP® college credit at many universities. AP® Spanish Language and Culture, 92% of exam takers from VHS Learning passed, compared to the national average of 89%.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

At South Park Middle School, our PBIS experience has transformed not only our school culture but also student and staff morale. Our Eagle Feathers reward system motivates students by providing tangible recognition for exhibiting Eagle PRIDE. Acknowledging student achievements is at the heart of our program.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

More than ever, personalized learning is critical in getting students engaged and motivated to learn and supporting academic growth,” said Bethlam Forsa, CEO of Savvas Learning Company. Personalized Learning Experiences That Engage and Motivate Students. Teachers know best how to personalize learning for their students.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

One of the most challenging parts of creativity is resisting the impulse to give up when you meet failure or criticism of your ideas, which students commonly face at school when working on group projects or receiving grades. But where does this innovation come from?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Therefore, teachers can help students meet the physical activity recommendations by incorporating movement breaks in the classroom” ( Get The Facts: Movement Breaks in the Classroom Grades K-5 , 2023). References: Get the Facts: Movement Breaks in the Classroom Grades K-5. 2023, March 21). link] Helean, T. & 2023, March 21).

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Because of their identities, parents are motivated to enroll their kids in our school because we offer an Arabic language program; they see the value in learning Arabic to understand their holy scriptures, the Quran and Hadith. It wasn't just about them getting a better grade or future job prospects, though that's certainly a big part.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

I’ve learned leadership is about using the privilege of our position to build collaborative teams of talented and motivated individuals who can help us stay ahead of any problems and drive innovation that brings impactful change. We viewed it as a success, allowing for greater efficiency and significant cost savings. Until it wasn’t.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2017

But Dr. Malan’s unique learning culture and sense of responsibility placed on the students helped Dan to discover a passion for “learning how to learn” and thinking about design—skills he can apply to manage his learning in any situation, from other courses to his professional growth. My son, Dan, took the course.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 14, 2016

Currently, we have one immersion class—taught full-time in Spanish, with the goal of “immersing” or teaching Spanish to speakers of other languages, like English—in each of our Kindergarten through third grade classrooms. She told the students about her culture and showed them her home.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 18, 2023

Aperture’s student-facing portal offers a new DESSA Middle School Student Self-Report to capture student voice regarding their social and emotional skills and deliver gamified activities to build student’s competence, guiding them through self-paced key growth areas designed specifically for grades 6-8.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 26, 2015

I remember my surprise when I walked into first grade for the very first time. The change from kindergarten to first grade was extreme. After exploration and experimentation, creation follows — the manifestation of cultural artifacts, inventions and product as well as the building of confidence through real experience.

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eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2018

Our teachers and administrators are constantly looking at data trends—including data over periods of time, across grade levels, and for individual teachers and subgroups of students—to help drive instruction and student achievement. Specifically, Bronson uses schoolwide data to determine core instructional needs and proficiency targets.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

These teacher-to-teacher relationships—through mentorship, collegial support, and friendship—have kept me grounded and motivated. Hoover, a fellow first-grade teacher who had also moved to Jacksonville for the job. Her deep understanding of the cultural needs of our students constantly pushed me to reflect on my teaching practices.

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eSchool News

MARCH 26, 2019

Biggest challenge: Our school is required to enforce a series of standardized tests every year to assess a student’s achievements and knowledge learned in the grade level. My goal was to change the climate and culture in my classroom to help students feel more comfortable with trying, failing, and, most importantly, improving.

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