eSchool News

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

ARLINGTON, Texas/PRNewswire/ — Workforce solutions provider Ancora has developed a new relationship with McGraw Hill to launch Ancora High School. Ancora High School is an online high school that offers a Texas high school diploma and is accredited by Cognia.

High School 274

High School High School Schools Instructors 274

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 23, 2024

The psychology of motivation: Strategies for engaging students Motivation plays a role not only in people’s choice to get involved in their goals but also in their behavior, persistence, and, ultimately, success. What does motivation entail? Experts in psychology have comprehensively analyzed motivation.

Motivation 174

Motivation Students Feedback Achievement 174

Edsurge

OCTOBER 8, 2019

When I first started working with middle school and high school students on organization and time-management nearly two decades ago, most students would tell me their biggest distractions were food, pets, siblings and sleep. Last year I visited a middle school twice in the span of six months. But how does that work?

Motivation 167

Motivation Students Mobile Devices Middle School 167

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

I beat the national average of 3-5 years for high school math and science teachers. This heightened engagement translates into increased motivation, higher teacher retention, and a positive ripple effect throughout the school community. Maybe exploring the world. Can you say that in an interview? He hired me anyway.

Teachers 301

Teachers Coaching Culture Math 301

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. Department of Education’s most recent survey, about 80 percent of all public school teachers are white.

Culture 167

Culture Teachers Schools Syllabus 167

eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Plus, when they make mistakes, they’re motivated to try new approaches to test theories. Build a culture of curiosity and encourage questioning An environment that encourages curiosity and allows students to ask questions and explore concepts they’re genuinely interested in can significantly enhance engagement.

Middle School 331

Middle School Middle School STEM Interdisciplinary 331

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

In high school, I competed in statewide competitions with the Business Professionals of America , a student organization focused on career and leadership development, through which I learned how to receive feedback and how to lose with grace and maintain pride. They were used as gimmicks and antics to “motivate” students.

Motivation 171

Motivation Students Middle School Middle School 171

eSchool News

JULY 28, 2022

The 2022 PBL Champions are: District PBL Champion Broward County Public Schools (Fort Lauderdale, Florida) School PBL Champion Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Education High School in Queens, New York, was named the School PBL Champion for their unique approach to turning PBL into a school-wide strategy.

Middle School 290

Middle School Middle School Coaching English 290

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

PBIS , which stands for Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, provides a framework for schools and educators to create a safe learning environment where students feel valued and connected through tiered support. School safety, culture and student wellness needs continue to evolve as we emerge from the pandemic.

Motivation 245

Motivation Culture Schools Students 245

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

One evening last week, I collapsed into bed after homework was finished, lunches were packed, and bedtime stories were read and happened upon an impassioned Los Angeles Times op-ed by high school political science teacher Jeremy Adams. my smartphone.

Culture 167

Culture Reading Study Motivation 167

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

This is a powerful social-emotional learning (SEL) experience for middle- and high-school-aged students. This false self is learned through family systems that permit only certain values, customs, and behaviors that are deemed acceptable, while emotions deemed somehow unacceptable are repressed and suppressed by the family culture.

Achievement 270

Achievement Counselling Beliefs Students 270

eSchool News

MARCH 22, 2023

Even in schools with strong reading cultures, some students just don’t feel the spark—yet. Those students likely won’t be motivated by learning how to use the catalog—and sometimes, it’s better to hand them a book by engaging authors like Nic Stone or Jason Reynolds. Not everyone loves to read. Hand it to them.

Reading 335

Reading Motivation Culture Testing 335

eSchool News

APRIL 13, 2015

Of course I was beyond proud of him, but I also could not help but wonder if his schooling would allow him to carry and sustain that innate zeal for learning with him as he came to face the rigors of the Common Core and standardized testing. Next page: The 5 steps revealed.

STEM 280

STEM Motivation Culture Testing 280

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.

STEM 346

STEM Education Math Ethics 346

eSchool News

MARCH 23, 2017

That’s exactly what is happening at Trailside Middle School in Loudoun County, Virginia; at high schools in Gaston County Schools, North Carolina; and at a few other pioneering classrooms around the country where I have had the opportunity to work with innovative educators. The answer is a resounding YES.

Achievement 263

Achievement Teachers Middle School Middle School 263

eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2025

Students, especially in the middle and high school years, have more opportunities than ever to cheat using AI tools, such as writing assistants or even text generators. When students fail to see the connection between what theyre learning and the real world, they lose motivation to engage meaningfully with the content.

Academic Integrity 206

Academic Integrity Failure Students Culture 206

eSchool News

JANUARY 4, 2021

It’s halfway through the academic year, and schools across the United States are still wrestling with how to keep students enthusiastic about learning through a computer screen. According to a recent survey of high school students, more than half ( 54 percent ) reported being less engaged during remote learning than during in-person classes.

Counselling 363

Counselling Learning Students Distance Learning 363

Edsurge

AUGUST 4, 2021

One is cultural, says Yong Zhao, author of the book “Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Dragon?: In China, you have a hierarchy where people are always trying to compete to be better than you,” says Zhao, a professor of education at the University of Kansas and the Melbourne Graduate School of Education. dollars a year for this instruction.

Culture 159

Culture English Exams Cognitive Development 159

eSchool News

JULY 15, 2024

The inaugural Deeper Learning New York conference (DLNY 2024) kicks off tomorrow July 16-17 at Kingston High School in the Hudson Valley of New York. The network of ten school networks spans a mix of charter and traditional public schools across 41 states and serves more than 200,000 students.

Science 265

Science STEM Motivation High School 265

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Joy: Cultivating a love for learning Imagine a school where students eagerly anticipate each day, where learning is synonymous with excitement and discovery. By fostering a positive school culture, we create an environment where students and staff feel valued and motivated.

Schools 297

Schools Learning Students Knowledge 297

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. years of proficiency grade-level gains in a single school year.

Reading 245

Reading Schools Math Special Education 245

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. I've seen how it can enhance cognitive skills, boost cultural awareness, and improve critical thinking.

Languages 201

Languages Language Learning Students 201

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2021

AP® Spanish Language and Culture, 92% of exam takers from VHS Learning passed, compared to the national average of 89%. Taking advantage of VHS Learning’s 24 online Advanced Placement® courses can help students earn college credit, and also help them acquire valuable life skills such as time management and self-motivation,” said DeFuria. “We

Exams 246

Exams English Learning Students 246

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

He describes the shift from a two-year college to the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, which has about 20,000 students, as one of culture shock. “It Research shows that he’s not alone — that often transfer students tend to be more motivated and engaged than students who come to college straight from high school.

Students 193

Students Motivation Assignments Culture 193

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.

Culture 129

Culture Beliefs History Students 129

eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Prior to her current role, she worked for Toledo Public Schools in Ohio and San Bernardino Unified School District and West Contra Costa Unified School District in California. During this time, she served as a high school English teacher, mentor teacher, and facilitator of various education workshops.

Education 245

Education Curriculum Instructors Schools 245

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.

Schools 240

Schools History Art Culture 240

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.

Textbooks 242

Textbooks Education Schools Math 242

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

It’s become a culture war issue, it’s become an existential problem,” Kendall-Taylor says, “and the interesting thing is the way in which that crisis- and urgency-focused narrative really gives no space and has no room for solutions.” What Motivates the Adolescent Brain? The campaign didn’t land.

Motivation 192

Motivation Attention Culture High School 192

eSchool News

APRIL 22, 2021

Girls4Tech is Mastercard’s signature science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) program geared towards giving girls in middle and high school access to STEM resources and career exploration tools with an emphasis on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cyber security.

STEM 247

STEM Education Textbooks Learning 247

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The results are sure to fuel ongoing debate about whether schools are doing enough to help struggling students, especially those who are the farthest behind, the role that school closures played in exacerbating learning gaps, and whether schools effectively spent the nearly $190 billion they received in federal COVID relief dollars.

Math 275

Math Students Reading Testing 275

Edsurge

MARCH 22, 2022

School is not the problem. This statement was shared by a former middle school student of mine during his freshman year of high school. John* was getting all A’s and one B in stark contrast to the B’s, C’s, and D’s received in middle school. Grades should not be the driving motivator for students to learn.

Middle School 183

Middle School Middle School Schools Motivation 183

eSchool News

AUGUST 18, 2023

Building on the success of Aperture’s High School Student Self-Report, the Middle School Student Self-Report will also reside in Aperture’s Student Portal. Yet students today face the unprecedented challenges of social media, political polarization and learning gaps from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Middle School 246

Middle School Middle School Education Students 246

eSchool News

MARCH 26, 2019

Demographics: Hillsboro High School is part of the Hillsboro Independent School District in Hillsboro, Texas. 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.

Essay 195

Essay Failure Students Writing 195

Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2020

For those who can, it’s become abundantly clear that grades alone are insufficient to motivate learning. According to Rocky Bragg, a high school English teacher in the district, this policy has created some havoc. Teachers can: introduce more student control over activities, schedules, and assessments during remote learning.

Teaching 218

Teaching Students Learning English 218

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Consider the following students whose potential remains untapped in the current industrial model: Even though he struggles with dyslexia as a high school junior, Eddie (student names have been changed) had figured out how to do school well enough to get through his day. What Is Individualized Learning?

Learning 166

Learning Syllabus Social Studies Students 166

Edsurge

JUNE 15, 2020

Thus began his transition, from teaching high school students to focusing on their teachers. Still as passionate as ever about cultivating meaningful relationships, he also continues to work with kids as a high school football coach. When I talk about transforming education, I'm talking about that culture.

Teaching 186

Teaching Blended Learning Coaching Learning 186