eSchool News

MAY 5, 2025

Key points: Creating a culture where all students see themselves as capable math thinkers starts with leaders Key questions that unleash powerful PLCs Ethical PD: Doing right by the teachers who do right by the world For more news on teachers PD, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub One of my first vivid memories of math is of timed tests.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Available within Discovery Education Experience, the essential companion for engaged K-12 classrooms, this new content supports instruction in a variety of disciplines including ELA, Math, Social Studies, and Careers Exploration. The new civics-focused series, Need toKnow Jr.,

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

The Rise of Online Learning Online learning has increasingly become a staple in education, with studies showing that over 30% of students now prefer it over traditional classroom settings. A study from the U.S. Department of Education found that 77% of online students reported a better balance between their studies and personal life.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

When considering a teacher’s pedagogical content knowledge, eliciting student feedback is paramount. solving a case study, evaluating evidence, or designing a project). Responding to end of course surveys, student reflections highlight the importance of the affective domain through several emerging pivotal themes.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

When considering a teacher’s pedagogical content knowledge, eliciting student feedback is paramount. solving a case study, evaluating evidence, or designing a project). Responding to end of course surveys, student reflections highlight the importance of the affective domain through several emerging pivotal themes.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 22, 2025

This divide has resulted in a persistent gapboth in knowledge and in action. Studies show that students are more likely to exhibit early signs of distress in the classroom than in other campus spaces, making faculty key frontline responders (Lipson et al., Faculty and Mental Health: Knowledge, Confidence, and Responsibility.

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eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2025

In February, the Washington Post reported that NSF staff were told to comb through active research grants for keywords like “cultural relevance,” “diverse backgrounds” and “women” to see if they violated Trump’s executive orders. There’s a lot of knowledge and expertise that will be lost,” she said. “We Now we just went to zero.”

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2024

This article explores the significance of digital tools in social studies instruction, delving into their benefits, implications, and the emerging capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) in both elementary and secondary settings.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 13, 2022

The loss of my unci , a lifelong educator, my namesake, and one of the most important teachers in my life, and in the lives of many others, has prompted me to think even more deeply about how important it is for Indigenous Knowledge Systems to be not only included, but honored and affirmed in classrooms.

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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.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Years ago, before I became an educator, I took a contemporary Native American studies course as one of my first college classes. In order to truly address trauma, we must also consider both the cultural experiences and socioeconomic inequities that impact our students.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

As a writer, my Indigenous culture shows up in my poetry. When I was a student, I struggled to see my people represented in curricula, so when I design Spanish and social studies classes, I work to decolonize my lessons and reclaim Indigenous history. The short answer: it starts with us.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Poptential , an award-winning family of free social studies course packages, has expanded and enhanced its Bell Ringer content with the goal of providing a bell ringer for every day of the school year. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Click to tweet. Bell Ringers are brief conversation starters for use at the beginning of class to get students thinking.

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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.

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Edsurge

JULY 5, 2019

Recently, Education Week published an article describing culturally-questionable activities and language found in Studies Weekly , a social studies curriculum used by more than 13,000 schools across the country. Of course, curriculum is only a small part of what’s needed to create culturally-responsive classrooms.

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eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2024

The culture and climate of the social studies classroom has changed, and the way teachers teach social studies has to change with it. The modern social studies classroom should now be a classroom full of student inquiry and choice. They need to be able to place their findings in the overall context of the course.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 15, 2023

Learners can more effectively assimilate and interrogate new concepts by connecting new information to prior knowledge, extending ideas beyond initial comprehension, and pinpointing areas of challenge or uncertainty. Extend: Encourage discussion on how this theme might be relevant in different cultural or historical contexts.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2023

Consider how their thoughts have changed, evolved, or expanded as they’ve gained more knowledge or insights. Learning About Historical Figures: When studying historical figures, the teacher could ask students to reflect on what they initially thought about a person and how their understanding changed as they learned more.

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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.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

Learning a Language: Acquiring a new language involves mastering vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and cultural nuances. Each student progresses differently based on prior knowledge, learning preferences, and exposure to the language. I’ve built project playlists, close-reading playlists, and writing playlists.

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eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2019

A recent study found that not one school (of 180 surveyed) was able to improve student achievement records without effective school leadership. Good leadership in schools helps to foster both a positive and motivating culture for staff and a high-quality experience for learners. 5 top skills of good school leaders.

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eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2021

Chinese 1 through AP® Chinese Language and Culture courses will be added to the more than 250 online courses currently offered by VHS Learning. Professor Feng also brings to the project extensive experience as an original team member in the design of The College Board’s AP® Chinese Language and Culture exam. About VHS Learning.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

This encourages them to synthesize their knowledge, form their own interpretations, and express their perspective on the matter. Biodiversity Loss: Students might claim the reasons for declining biodiversity, provide evidence from ecological studies, and ask questions about the consequences for ecosystems and human societies.

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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. This could be a specific skill, concept, or knowledge area.

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eSchool News

JULY 19, 2018

To ensure the transition is successful, schools must work to give their students the skills and knowledge they will need when they enter college or the 21st-century workplace. Arts, Culture & Design. Students in the Arts, Culture and Design Academy recently toured the world-class facilities at Berklee College of Music in Boston.

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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. This post originally appeared on the NAS news site and is reposted here with permission.

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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

JUNE 16, 2022

Our mission is to empower the discovery of knowledge and insights and this recognition is further confirmation of the innovation and value Gale Primary Sources brings to enriching the research experience for students and faculty.”. Gale has 500 employees globally with its main operations in Farmington Hills, Michigan.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 3, 2018

Even though technology has allowed knowledge to be more easily attained for more people, there are roadblocks to learning that must be surmounted. Education is most effective when students show curiosity, interest, and passion in their studies. This is where VR, AR, and immersive technology are becoming a powerful educational tool.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Students could discuss topics like the importance of friendship or how birthdays are celebrated differently in various cultures. Studying a Historical Figure See: The teacher presents a portrait or image of a historical figure. Think: Students discuss the mood, themes, or messages they interpret from the artwork or musical piece.

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eSchool News

JUNE 21, 2019

A recent study found that not one school (of 180 surveyed) was able to improve student achievement records without effective school leadership. Good leadership in schools helps to foster both a positive and motivating culture for staff and a high-quality experience for learners. 5 top skills of good school leaders.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 15, 2024

Interest-Based Learning: In a unit of study, a teacher sets up must-do stations addressing core curriculum requirements and may-do stations that invite students to delve into subtopics related to the subject, allowing students to choose based on their interests and passions.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2015

It can be the place where, together, we redefine what “mainstream media” is and who controls information and knowledge. Awareness of the resources that you can use to expand your knowledge and access diverse perspectives. The first step in using social media as a tool to create change is gaining awareness. Torrey Trust, Ph.D.,

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eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2016

As I wrote in my last column , the traditional skill we have valued in teachers when paper was the dominant media—the ability to transfer knowledge of a subject—is becoming less important. Increasingly, a teacher’s knowledge can be found online and in various learning styles. He immediately said, “The ability to ask good questions.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 4, 2015

For a while now, schools have been slowly merging science and math lessons with visual arts as a way to add a hands-on component, and perhaps a dash of culture, to ordinary STEM curriculum. Share knowledge back and forth. How every school can create a great STEAM program. That’s when the real collaboration can begin.

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eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2025

The numbers show just how much students and educators have needed access to a culturally responsive language learning solution. Seventeen characters with diverse backgrounds help students practice speaking skills by engaging with content in academic subjects such as math, science, social studies, and general knowledge.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

By sharpening their lens on holistic data, districts can ensure that data becomes an authentic and integrated part of district culture and decision making all year long. CoSN’s case study–The Michigan Data Hub: A Strategic Alignment and ROI Study–offers insight into these hidden costs.

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