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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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

As a math educator at the high school and middle school levels, I lived for the moments when students’ furrowed brows ever-so-slightly began to unfold and smiles emerged. Many of those luminations surfaced because the lessons my students engaged with were designed to promote student inquiry and prioritize cultural relevance.

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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

AUGUST 13, 2021

As the high school esports club advisor for the William Penn Cybercats, I have had the opportunity to work with my students on some pretty awesome projects. But as a 2020-2021 NASEF Fellow, I was encouraged to go beyond my building walls in a way that enhances cultural understanding and international collaboration.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

As a writer, my Indigenous culture shows up in my poetry. This past June, I received an email inviting me to participate in a webinar on Gratitude-Based Learning (GBL). In doing so, it makes me wonder, what else have we unknowingly appropriated from Indigenous culture?

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Edsurge

JUNE 14, 2018

Makerspaces may be one of the most exciting elements on any school’s campus. But a lack of focus around culture and gender inclusiveness are stunting its true promise, according to a new report out of Drexel University. Making Culture" looked at 30 makerspaces in 12 urban areas.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 12, 2021

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. Returning to the classroom as a teacher has informed how I ensure students can participate and learn in meaningful ways regardless of their familiarity with English.

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eSchool News

MAY 19, 2021

Over the past quarter century, the online learning provider has developed a variety of school partnerships, and currently partners with more than 700 schools around the world. The nonprofit serves middle and high school students in 66 countries. In 2021, VHS Learning received a $1.4

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

culturally relevant textbooks? Six Massachusetts colleges and universities, alongside the state’s Department of Higher Education, are testing their hypothesis that free, culturally relevant textbooks can improve student performance. Her experiences couldn’t be further away from the examples her elementary school books centered on? “If

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Edsurge

APRIL 1, 2019

As focused as both young women are on integrating into their new home, they are both fiercely protective of maintaining their first languages, their cultures and their identities. They are classmates in the second cohort of the Accelerate to Graduate, or A2G, program at Iroquois High School, where I teach.

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eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2024

During my “freshman year” in the classroom, I made it a point to ask colleagues at my school, members of my professional learning community, educators I met at conferences, and others: “What are the best edtech resources for a new teacher to engage students and ignite their curiosity about learning?”

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eSchool News

JUNE 15, 2015

It requires a cultural shift spanning leadership, staff and teachers. In order to facilitate the cultural shift, RCPS has been working with the Dell Professional Learning team to implement a comprehensive plan to support profession growth through active participation of each staff member within a professional learning community.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 21, 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.

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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.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2019

In May 2019, 150 school principals from across the country participated in an edWeb survey on the topics, challenges, and accomplishments they experienced this year as the educational leaders in their buildings. Robert Furman, principal, of South Park Elementary Center (PA).

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The vast majority of high school students are not financially literate but respond well to economics and personal finance courses that include digital tools in their curriculum, according to a new study by Project Tomorrow and Certell, creator of the Poptential family of free, award-winning social studies course packages.

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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.

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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

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

AUGUST 11, 2021

The most recent – and most notable – comes from what some may consider an unlikely source: a series of partnerships between Utah schools and ASU Prep Digital, an accredited online K-12 school based in neighboring Arizona. Utah Education Landscape. At Juan Diego, every class is now a blended online learning class.”.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Lessons on these events and others are included in Common Sense Economics from Poptential , a comprehensive and free high school digital curriculum. Investing in mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offers individuals a pathway to participate in the stock market. Click to tweet. the nonprofit behind Poptential.

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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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Edsurge

AUGUST 4, 2021

The Rise of Private Tutoring In China, millions of families participate in “ shadow education ,” or private tutoring that supplements the teaching students receive in schools. One is cultural, says Yong Zhao, author of the book “Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Dragon?: Some parents pay the equivalent of tens of thousands of U.S.

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eSchool News

JUNE 16, 2023

The finals will take place Wednesday, October 4, and are open to EDTECH WEEK 2023 participants with free live streaming also available ( registration required ). Skizaa Education helps education leaders make real-time data-driven decisions by collecting and analyzing data from last-mile schools, saving more than 90 days.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Idaho Virtual Academy participated in Cognia’s rigorous Accreditation Engagement Review process, which is based on research-based performance standards. The evaluation seeks to prove evidence of growth in learning, a healthy culture for learning, engaging and high-quality instructional environments, and effective leadership for learning.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 24, 2024

There are many resources to guide SEL implementations in districts and schools ( CASEL is a great place to start). Here’s a look at how five educators are approaching SEL integration in their districts, schools, and classrooms. Mendivil , the district’s superintendent.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 25, 2017

We want to rebuild the whole education culture, start at the beginning,” he says. He saw a need to educate and employ more natives who could work engineering jobs where they are familiar with the people and culture. At the high-school level, ANSEP has multiple programs. Michael Bourdukofsky. Making a shift.

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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

MAY 15, 2024

Here’s what educators have to say about the 2023-2024 school year: Improving engagement and test scores with phenomena-based curricula April Pence, Edison High School Last year was my first time using phenomena-based units aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) in chemistry.

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eSchool News

APRIL 2, 2019

The Southeast Conference on Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS) is a two-and-a-half day annual conference that provides training for schools and districts for developing school-wide behavioral intervention plans. School Climate and Culture Forum , July 8-12, Las Vegas, NV.

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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

JUNE 17, 2024

. — The Congressional Medal of Honor Society , a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Medal of Honor and supporting Recipients of the Medal, has launched ” Path to Honor ,” a free platform designed for middle and high school students. Active citizens participate in their communities.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

For many students, high school and college are times of tremendous personal growth and experimentation. Yet as confident as they may seem, many are yearning for guidance and a way in which to align their beliefs with the pull of popular culture. This is especially apparent during an election cycle.

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eSchool News

JULY 28, 2020

Pioneer Academics, the college-accredited online research program for high school students, has launched Pioneer Open Summer Study (POSS), a free program that gives any interested high school student the opportunity to participate in independent studies about COVID-19.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

In addition to his role as superintendent, he taught at Rowland Unified School District (La Puente, CA) and Chaffey Joint Union High School District (Ontario, CA) before going on to serve as a principal for schools in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District (Watsonville, CA) and SFUSD’s Horace Mann Middle School.

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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. This vision underscores the first promise of Joy.

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Edsurge

JUNE 12, 2024

"It would be amazing if the boys were able to find their voices and develop confidence before they go into high school," my supervisor remarked during a meaningful conversation about Black boys in our school.

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