eSchool News

FEBRUARY 28, 2016

Florida Senate votes to consider coding a foreign language for graduation requirements. State senators in Florida overwhelmingly approved a proposal to allow high school students to count computer coding as a foreign language course, although questions linger about whether the two subjects should be considered one and the same.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 12, 2021

I told my supervisor the design and language used in the activity were not accessible to my students. Given Spanish was my home language, I said mesero. My reclassification as “English proficient” would not come until I made it to high school, at which point I avoided reading, writing, and speaking in the classroom.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 13, 2024

High School students will soon move into college and career where digital tools are de rigeur. Here are twelve recommended by the Ask a Tech Teacher team: 12 Innovative Digital Tools to Engage High School Students In the ever-evolving landscape of education, keeping students engaged can be a challenge.

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eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2019

Demographics: West Broward High School , located in Pembroke Pines, Fla., Many of those struggling were English-language learners (ELLs) whose English proficiency wasn’t at the level needed to comprehend challenging texts within these exams. serves more than 2,000 students in grades nine through 12.

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Edsurge

APRIL 1, 2019

Moving to a new home and starting a new school would be intimidating—even terrifying—for most teenagers. But for Lian and Lisbet, who moved to a home they did not choose in a place they did not know and needed to communicate in a language they did not speak, these transitions have led to freedom for them and their families.

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Edsurge

APRIL 19, 2017

stammered Estrada, a native Spanish-speaking sophomore from Yes Prep High School in Texas. “My Estrada fell for a girl who only spoke English his freshman year in high school but refused to let a language barrier divide them. Waves of language learning apps like Babbel and Duolingo have hit the market.

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Edsurge

MAY 27, 2025

Hind Haddad, an Arabic language teacher in Columbus, Ohio, experienced many microaggressions as a Muslim educator. Edgar Miguel Grajeda, an elementary art teacher in Washington, D.C., In addition to their students, these fellows also stressed how important their own identities are as teachers in the classroom.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

It’s especially stark in high schools, where studies indicate that EB high school students have a chronic absenteeism rate of 25 percent, compared to 18 percent for their non-EB peers in the same grade. Cultural adjustment : Many emergent bilingual families are navigating a new cultural and educational landscape.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

New Mexicans can obtain their high school diploma through their local public library. Currently, six public libraries in New Mexico are offering Career Online High School to qualified adults (19 and older) who are looking to advance their careers, prepare for workforce entry or continue their education.

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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. In fact, spaced repetition is the key to all learning of knowledge-heavy subjects, from preschool literacy and numeracy exercises through high school, corporate training, and beyond.

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eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2024

How do we ensure students achieve proficiency with the English language while receiving a rich and comprehensive education? Thanks to computer-driven translation, AI, and advanced classroom tools, we stand to put every student on a path to success with the English language and beyond. Today’s technology presents us with answers.

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Edsurge

APRIL 29, 2022

We saw how having the language to talk about difficult experiences —such as prolonged exposure to intense stress and collective trauma—serves as a critical first step in being able to acknowledge, process and face these widespread events. At my school it was ‘self care,’ and then, ‘I need you to do these five things before school on Monday.'"

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eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2024

students speak a language other than English at home, and approximately 16 percent of children live in poverty. Here are some innovative approaches: Multilingual workshops : Host interactive workshops in multiple languages, ensuring all families can participate fully in attendance education.

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eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2024

Additionally, students can use ChatGPT to learn new languages, receive personalized tutoring, and explore new subjects at their own pace. Esports I also learned that middle and high school extracurricular esports programs offer numerous ways to engage students in instruction, especially in a rural community like Alberton.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Our school is a five-year program that works to create first-generation college students. North Carolina is a leading state in the number of “early colleges,” which allow students to earn a college degree with their high school diploma. to highlight young voices during this historical milestone for the United States.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

STEM storytelling combines language arts with STEM, enhancing students’ understanding of scientific impact through a historical or personal lens. As students progress through middle school, STEM learning should focus on building curiosity, confidence, and foundational skills that students will carry with them through high school and beyond.

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Edsurge

MAY 2, 2018

As a teacher of world language, I want my students to realize that you don’t have to learn Spanish by studying verb conjugations out of a textbook every day. A language is something to absorb, not to memorize. I want it to be an experience they enjoy, filled with culture and stories.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Last year, I presented a paper on using technology in my Arabic class at the Ohio Foreign Language Association summer conference. At the end of my session, a Spanish language teacher opened the discussion by talking about students dismissing her work because it is not an essential subject in the state.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 4, 2021

With their advanced degrees and English-language skills, they represent a selective set of perspectives. One is cultural, says Yong Zhao, author of the book “Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Dragon?: “You just do it secretly,” she says. Some parents pay the equivalent of tens of thousands of U.S. dollars a year for this instruction.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Key privacy considerations include: Ownership and control of data: District leaders should be cautious when using large language models not specifically designed for educational purposes. There is a broader responsibility to safeguard students’ emotional well-being and personal information, or as she calls it, a ‘responsibility of care.’

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eSchool News

AUGUST 26, 2024

For more news on sports, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub In time for back-to-school season, Verizon is launching a free scholastic high school esports league through its free Verizon Innovative Learning HQ portal. The esports league opened for registration in early August and runs from September 23 to December 13.

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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

AUGUST 26, 2020

It’s critical that schools are equipped with the right culturally-responsive tools and trauma-informed approaches to support students,” said Dr. Isaiah Pickens, CEO of iOpening Enterprises. It is incredibly stressful to be a middle or high school student right now. About PresenceLearning. PresenceLearning, Inc.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Building on the national movement for social justice, the Savvas CRL Initiative seeks to cultivate a more inclusive culture at Savvas that elevates different perspectives and increases diversity within its workforce, vendors, and editorial content. The board members include: Cati V. de los Ríos, Ph.D.,

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eSchool News

JUNE 10, 2024

I recommend using the remaining ESSER funds to provide your teachers and staff with high-quality professional development and training to ensure they feel confident teaching in the virtual environment.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2021

Pass rates for the 2020 AP® English Language Composition exam were even more remarkable. AP® Spanish Language and Culture, 92% of exam takers from VHS Learning passed, compared to the national average of 89%. AP® Biology, which 89% of exam takers from VHS Learning passed, compared to the national average of 65%.

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eSchool News

APRIL 15, 2024

Teachers with five or fewer years of experience and those with teaching practices in the bottom third of participants saw even greater improvement in both math and English language arts. These groups are part of our culture of coaching, which means that everyone, everywhere in our district, from top to bottom, receives coaching.

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eSchool News

JUNE 1, 2018

When it comes to education, the undeniable truth of the testing culture from the past 20 years is that children arrive to the working world woefully unprepared to deal with interpersonal relationships or even the ability to work in teams. A course previously taught only in college quickly trickled down to classes in high school.

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Edsurge

JULY 26, 2016

This fall, my computer science class will follow the new AP Computer Science curriculum framework while also including culturally responsive instruction that makes use of students’ interests, community settings, and cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Many will be eager to hit the books but also overwhelmed by language barriers and meeting basic needs in the face of an under-resourced resettlement process. Avoiding Stereotypes Refugees, immigrants, Afghans, Pashtuns, Muslims, English language learners. and starting school. wars overseas. .; wars overseas.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

(September 29, 2021) – Reading Plus, an evidence-based online program that uses personalized instruction to improve students’ reading proficiency, today announced the expanded use of its platform within the Beaufort County School District in South Carolina.

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Edsurge

JULY 7, 2023

As an English language teacher in an international primary school and a language learner myself, I often think about how many K-12 students in the United States are given the opportunity to study another language in school. however, with insufficient and lagging data from schools, this research has its limitations.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2022

With the median high school teacher salary being around $62,870, educators often don’t have a lot of leeway to pay for physical and mental wellness resources themselves. Your approach here should certainly include building a culture of openness around mental health. Providing Resources.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 18, 2023

NEW YORK – Students are gearing up for the 2023 school year, and new research from Brainly reveals that AI is an integral element in middle and high school students’ academic life – even as educators debate and worry whether the revolutionary technology belongs in the classroom. Where are students going for help?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 20, 2022

About Oklahoma City Public Schools. Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) is a multi-cultural district serving more than 34,000 students. It is the largest traditional school district in Oklahoma and employs over 5,000 people. Over 60 languages are represented within our district, and 16,500 of our students are bilingual.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 21, 2017

For years, school leaders in Loudoun County, Virginia “had been talking about a one-to-one technology initiative,” says Josh Ajima, instructional facilitator for technology at Dominion High School and Loudoun Academy of Science. But if you search for designs related to identity, history, or culture,” he says, you find nothing.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Data Bridge Builders Award Winner: Tonja Brun & Team (Savannah Chatham Public Schools, GA) This award recognizes an organization that excels at collaborating and building toward a data-driven culture to improve teaching and learning.

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