k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Nam’s work is grounded in the belief that education must be both empowering and compassionate—equipping learners not only with knowledge, but with resilience, empathy, and the confidence to shape a better world. It should extend our ability to listen, relate, and empower learners to co-create knowledge within a community of care.

Interdisciplinary

Faculty Focus

JULY 24, 2025

The increasing internationalization of higher education does not automatically lead to global knowledge and skill exchange in the classroom. Such a method enables international students to share their diverse expertise and breakdown assumptions about where and in whom relevant knowledge and information lies.

Ethics

Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Liberal arts education empowers individuals to become well-rounded to handle complexity, diversity, and change by providing broad knowledge of the world and in-depth study in a specific area. In liberal arts, this helps students delineate the scope of their studies and understand the limits of their knowledge.

Art

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

“Meet the Magnets” Virtual Field Trip (Grades K-5) Hosted by Sesame Workshop and the National Science Foundation (NSF), this interactive experience takes young learners to NSFs Magnetic Field Laboratory, igniting their curiosity about the everyday applications of magnet science in our lives.

Laboratory

eSchool News

JULY 1, 2025

At its Awardee Showcase, AERDF is presenting learning science-based, cutting-edge prototypes and technical innovations that are redefining what’s possible in teaching and learning. This approach produces scientific knowledge, technical capabilities, and scalable, classroom-ready prototypes that are evidence-based and demonstrate impact.”

Math

Faculty Focus

JULY 24, 2025

The increasing internationalization of higher education does not automatically lead to global knowledge and skill exchange in the classroom. Such a method enables international students to share their diverse expertise and breakdown assumptions about where and in whom relevant knowledge and information lies.

Ethics

Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Liberal arts education empowers individuals to become well-rounded to handle complexity, diversity, and change by providing broad knowledge of the world and in-depth study in a specific area. In liberal arts, this helps students delineate the scope of their studies and understand the limits of their knowledge.

Art

Faculty Focus

APRIL 27, 2025

Our professional science masters (PSM) in biotechnology degree is designed for working professionals, offering primarily online and evening courses that emphasize applied learning and professional development. Guest speakers open their eyes to the different possibilities.In

STEM

Elevate k12

MAY 15, 2025

Start by Building Background Not all students enter the classroom with the same prior knowledge, especially multilingual learners. Try This: Imagine youre teaching a new ecology unit to your 8 th grade science class. Background building is the process of helping students connect new content to what they already know.

Languages

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Research indicates that students thrive in environments where teachers act as facilitators rather than mere dispensers of knowledge. You might find that engaging with peers not only reinforces your knowledge but also develops critical thinking skills. In this new paradigm, collaboration and critical thinking are essential.

Hybrid Learning

Faculty Focus

MAY 22, 2025

This divide has resulted in a persistent gapboth in knowledge and in action. Closing this knowledge gap requires clear, accessible systemsand consistent faculty inclusion in mental health trainings and initiatives. in Behavioral Science from the University of Maryland University College, an M.A. Widely known as Dr.

Counselling

eSchool News

MAY 2, 2025

As schools, districts, and policymakers grapple with the realities of a rapidly evolving workforce that requires discipline-specific knowledge, high-tech know-how, and hands-on skills, there is a growing recognition that the traditional approaches to preparing students for the real world no longer suffice.

Education

Dangerously Irrelevant

JUNE 21, 2025

Liz Garden and I had the pleasure of hosting Tim Boyle, principal of Science Leadership Academy Middle School (SLAMS) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) podcast in June. [ I realized that I am way behind on posting recent podcast episodes, so I am catching up! ]

Middle School

Class Tech Tips

JUNE 21, 2025

Liz Garden and I had the pleasure of hosting Tim Boyle, principal of Science Leadership Academy Middle School (SLAMS) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) podcast in June. [ I realized that I am way behind on posting recent podcast episodes, so I am catching up! ]

Middle School

Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 19, 2025

Conscious Discipline – A useful framework for fostering emotional intelligence and creating a calm, focused classroom culture. Hope Rising – Learn how the science of hope can inspire students, educators, and communities to thrive. called it eye-opening, and Jessica W. called it eye-opening, and Jessica W.

Reading

eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2025

National Science Foundation, aimed to solve that problem with a drone-focused curriculum for rural middle schools. For decades, the federal government believed getting more students interested in science, math, and technology was a national security priority. Ted Cruz , the Republican chair of the Senate science committee.

STEM

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 30, 2025

From riddles you can use as icebreakers and bell ringers to riddles made just for science and math, we’ve got plenty of head scratchers and brain teasers to keep the learning going (with a few giggles in between!). 10 Riddles for High School Student Scientists When you experiment with science riddles, the results are easy to predict.

High School

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Recently, a multi-disciplinary team from the University of Pittsburgh was awarded $300,000 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to diversify access to urban universities for students in STEM fields. A researcher-practitioner partnership can die an early death if differences are not adequately identified and negotiated.

Learning

eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2024

BEAVERTON, Oregon — Vernier Science Education has named Jill Hedrick as its new chief executive officer (CEO). What stood out to me about Vernier Science Education is its longstanding history in serving science educators worldwide,” said Hedrick. “My Hedrick is the third CEO in Vernier Science Education’s 40-plus-year history.

Science

eSchool News

AUGUST 17, 2022

BEAVERTON, Oregon, August 17, 2022 — Vernier Software & Technology has changed its name to Vernier Science Education. We’ve always been more than a software and technology company—we’re a science education company with a deep commitment to being an authentic partner to educators.”. About Vernier Science Education.

Science

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.

Social Studies

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

The consistent use of rubrics can help to promote higher levels of self-awareness, a culture of learning and growth, and ensure that assessments are accurate, transparent, and meaningful. Next Generation Science Standard Grades 3-5 ETS1-2 Engineering Design ETS1.B:

Fairness

eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2024

Dozens of states are moving to align their teaching practices with the science of reading, a body of research on how children learn that emphasizes explicit phonics instruction alongside helping students build vocabulary and knowledge about the world. Others struggled to find approved curriculum that felt culturally responsive.

Curriculum

eSchool News

DECEMBER 6, 2022

In the latest phase of this collaboration, a new edition of the award-winning Mystery Science service built especially for Texas educators is helping CCISD teachers in K-5 classrooms districtwide engage students more deeply in science instruction. Each lesson begins by posing a question commonly asked by young students.

Science

Edsurge

AUGUST 21, 2024

You can understand someone else's culture, what they celebrate, what they honor and what they believe in, without personally asking. Language comprehension involves developing background knowledge for context and mastering language structures, such as grammar and syntax, to make sense of sentences and larger texts.

Science

Edsurge

OCTOBER 12, 2021

I work intentionally to ensure students’ linguistic capital—an expression of community cultural wealth — is acknowledged through language supports via student pairings and vocabulary, sentence, and speaking scaffolds. Together, we create a rich and culturally wealthy community of learners.

English

Edsurge

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Computer science is one of the most in-demand fields of the U.S. Student interest in computer science far exceeds access to computer science education, especially among historically underserved populations. employers increasingly seek job candidates with skills or a background in computer science.

Science

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

How can we create a learning environment where each student feels confident applying the knowledge and skills they’re acquiring? This approach often fails to recognize and accommodate the diverse ways students understand and express their knowledge. What is the goal of transferring and applying learning?

History

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

I beat the national average of 3-5 years for high school math and science teachers. Enhanced collaboration and innovation: Teacher leaders naturally facilitate knowledge-sharing and idea generation among their peers. Maybe exploring the world. Can you say that in an interview? He hired me anyway. Content provided by:

Teachers

Edsurge

JULY 19, 2023

public schools raise questions about whether curricula and edtech are staying culturally relevant. Holding the Door Open for Young Latinos Cindy Noriega is a third-year mathematics and computer science teacher in the Los Angeles area. Meanwhile, changing demographics of students in U.S.

Knowledge

eSchool News

JULY 28, 2022

The opportunity for AIM Institute for Learning and Research to collaborate with Mississippi teachers and leaders as they continue on their path to reading excellence is thrilling,” said Dr. “AIM Pathways courses have extensive opportunities for teachers to apply their knowledge of the science of reading with their students.

Hybrid Courses

eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2025

This is a significant gap in AIs ability to support language learners and culturally diverse classrooms. Understanding context in texts and conversations AI can summarize a passage or analyze a text, but it often misses the deeper meaning, tone, and cultural nuance, especially in literature and history.

Intelligence

Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2020

The course—“COMP 10: Computer Science For All”—was designed specifically for non-computer science majors. The social-emotional aspects of programming are as important as the content knowledge. There are various reasons for teaching computer science, but one approach that has gained traction is the idea of coding as a literacy.

Science

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.

Reading

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

STEM learning experiences that connect to and leverage students local rural knowledge and experiences are important components of effective K-12 STEM education in rural settings. Our report focuses on how federal programs can better support each individual rural community in taking advantage of their unique potential.

STEM

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

eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Bringing parts of their personal lives into the learning process is not only motivating, but also improves knowledge retention over time. Incorporate pop culture, social media, sports and extracurriculars into lessons. Tips for implementing this practice: Provide opportunities for students to apply their knowledge in a tangible manner.

Student Engagement