k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

broadened my worldview and helped me internalize the importance of cultural relevance and adaptability in educational reform—what works in one context must be thoughtfully localized in another. At the same time, I’ve prioritized integrating SEL as a core part of classroom culture—beyond isolated lessons.

Interdisciplinary 248

Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 248

Faculty Focus

JUNE 5, 2025

The initial enthusiasm for learning a foreign language may wane as other courses with demanding assignments compete for their attention. This is the moment when a language instructor must pivot, shifting the classroom dynamic to reignite curiosity and motivation. 2022; Nuessel and Marshall, 2008; Vidal and Nordgren, 2024).

Language 96

Language Languages Instructors Culture 96

eSchool News

MAY 27, 2025

We have an extremely diverse student body, which means foundational skills and native languages are varied and distinctive. While many students are proficient in other languages, these languages may not share the same alphabet or sounds as English. Teach to a group or individuals.

English 166

English Students Language Languages 166

k12 Digest

JUNE 30, 2025

Eric Francis Manu is a world-renowned authority in international diplomacy, protocol, and cross-cultural intelligence, trusted by royalty, dignitaries, celebrities, and C-suite leaders across the globe. And more specifically, what does it mean for those who shape nations, command boardrooms, or represent culture on the world stage?

Intelligence 180

Intelligence Ethics Culture Education 180

k12 Digest

JUNE 30, 2025

Eric Francis Manu is a world-renowned authority in international diplomacy, protocol, and cross-cultural intelligence, trusted by royalty, dignitaries, celebrities, and C-suite leaders across the globe. And more specifically, what does it mean for those who shape nations, command boardrooms, or represent culture on the world stage?

Intelligence 180

Intelligence Ethics Culture Education 180

Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

It is important to understand inclusive pedagogies as practices where we discern the nuance between general multicultural education or culturally responsive pedagogy and inclusive practices that specifically address the ability/disability continuum and the health dimension. Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Framework.

Accessibility 95

Accessibility Disabilities Learning Disabilities Special Education 95

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.

Math 181

Math Beliefs Culture Ethics 181

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.

Education 121

Education Essay Culture Math 121

k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

broadened my worldview and helped me internalize the importance of cultural relevance and adaptability in educational reform—what works in one context must be thoughtfully localized in another. At the same time, I’ve prioritized integrating SEL as a core part of classroom culture—beyond isolated lessons.

Interdisciplinary 144

Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 144

Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2025

In those environments, creativity was often seen as defiance, and culturally relevant teaching was just as perilous. PASS Network was going to be a bridge — connecting families to the language, policies and strategies they needed to push for change from within. My students were growing. They were curious. They were healing.

Schools 148

Schools Beliefs Culture Testing 148

Faculty Focus

JUNE 5, 2025

The initial enthusiasm for learning a foreign language may wane as other courses with demanding assignments compete for their attention. This is the moment when a language instructor must pivot, shifting the classroom dynamic to reignite curiosity and motivation. 2022; Nuessel and Marshall, 2008; Vidal and Nordgren, 2024).

Language 65

Language Languages Instructors Culture 65

k12 Digest

JUNE 24, 2025

Beyond ASDAN, the school provides a wide range of personalized support services, including individualized learning plans, speech and language therapy, and counseling. Beyond academics, ProEd Global School fosters a culture of empathy and kindness. Every child deserves an education that meets their unique needs,” Llana emphasizes. “We

Exams 137

Exams Counselling Education Schools 137

eSchool News

MAY 30, 2025

Multilingual expansion Translates words, not nuance or meaning across cultures. Static knowledge bases Easy to search but often outdated or contextually off. Ethics and accessibility policies Written down but rarely embedded in daily workflows. These systems might help learners stay afloat. They dont help them go deeper.

Ethics 212

Ethics Intelligence Feedback Questions 212

Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Key learning outcomes from a Liberal Arts Curriculum include: A liberal arts curriculum fosters a comprehensive understanding of human cultures and the physical and natural world through diverse fields such as sciences, mathematics, social sciences, humanities, histories, languages, and the arts.

Art 114

Art Curriculum Interdisciplinary Teaching 114

eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2025

The company recently completed a major evidence study across 242 sites and 25,000 students, showing significant improvements in English language arts, reduced disciplinary issues, better school culture, and 2.5 fewer absent days per student.

Learning 150

Learning English Art Culture 150

Edsurge

MAY 16, 2025

The process is part of a five-year plan to build an accountability culture around edtech use. You might find a tool thats low-cost, easy to maintain and highly valued, or something thats a top-down priority but doesnt fit the culture or workflow, she says. If students arent engaged, it doesnt matter how much we paid for it.

Evaluation 137

Evaluation Secondary Education Disabilities Feedback 137

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Elmwood encourages students to create and lead clubs that reflect their passionswhether thats robotics, creative writing, or cultural heritage. Thats why the school has built a culture where care isnt an afterthoughtits a foundation. Leadership isnt limited to official titles, either. But its not all theory.

Schools 210

Schools Culture Interdisciplinary Beliefs 210

eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

At Khan World School, a partnership between ASU Prep and Khan Academy, students have shown learning growth as high as 2 to 5 times national norms in math, reading, and language arts. Or is it relying heavily on the support structures, relationships, and cultural norms students bring from outside, especially from their families?

Motivation 277

Motivation Learning Students Achievement 277

Cult of Pedagogy

JUNE 8, 2025

That’s the focus of my conversation with Amy Tondreau and Laurie Rabinowitz, authors of the book Sustaining Cultural and Disability Identities in the Literacy Classroom, K-6. And so we really started to think about what would it look like for us to treat disability as a cultural identity that was worthy of being sustained.

Disabilities 91

Disabilities Teaching Culture Special Education 91

Elevate k12

MAY 15, 2025

Thats especially true when youre supporting multilingual learners (MLs), who are navigating both academic content and a new language at the same time. Offering multiple ways to share thinking reduces anxiety, supports language development, and builds confidence over time. A synonym for is.

Language 52

Language Languages Participation Writing 52

Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Key learning outcomes from a Liberal Arts Curriculum include: A liberal arts curriculum fosters a comprehensive understanding of human cultures and the physical and natural world through diverse fields such as sciences, mathematics, social sciences, humanities, histories, languages, and the arts.

Art 97

Art Curriculum Interdisciplinary Teaching 97

Faculty Focus

JUNE 3, 2025

generate questions, review/structure answers) Beyond verbal language, visuals are an important facet of communication and students need to be prepared for more multimodal communication tasks at the workplace (Brumberger, 2005). It cannot fully understand subtle aspects like culture, values or emotional nuances (Hwang and Wu 2024).

Writing 98

Writing Students Communication Lecturing 98

Faculty Focus

JUNE 3, 2025

generate questions, review/structure answers) Beyond verbal language, visuals are an important facet of communication and students need to be prepared for more multimodal communication tasks at the workplace (Brumberger, 2005). It cannot fully understand subtle aspects like culture, values or emotional nuances (Hwang and Wu 2024).

Writing 92

Writing Students Communication Lecturing 92

Faculty Focus

JUNE 1, 2025

As a TA, I even received rubrics with that language. Pedagogy: Critical Approaches to Teaching Literature, Language, Composition, and Culture 9, no. Traditional grading felt too subjective, based on a sliding scale of bad, average, or great. University Press of Colorado, 2022. Schapiro, Barbara. 3 (2009): 423-439.

Grades 74

Grades Evaluation Assignments Instructors 74

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Whether its reinforcing math concepts, improving reading comprehension, or learning a new language, these resources make learning more engaging and effective. Creating an empowering learning environment starts with a school culture built on structure, consistency, and emotional support. But learning doesnt stop with formal training.

Skills 137

Skills Schools Learning Students 137

Teach Your Kids

JULY 7, 2025

Meet the tutors ➡️ Rowan (Latin and Ancient Greek) A specialist in Latin and Ancient Greek, Rowan loves guiding gifted learners into the fascinating world of classical languages and ideas. His approach makes even the most complex material engaging and accessible for curious minds.

Feedback 91

Feedback Language Languages Culture 91

Faculty Focus

MAY 22, 2025

Learning the language of how to intervene can help facilitate the appropriate connection to campus services. Toward a Culture of Care UMBC is advancing a Culture of CARE that centers equity, resilience, and connection across the campus experience. A simple statement like, Ive noticed you seem a bit off latelyare you okay?

Counselling 53

Counselling Students Culture Knowledge 53

Faculty Focus

JUNE 8, 2025

Practical Application of the Belonging Social-Ecological Model The study underscores the pivotal role of departmental culture and environment in shaping a learner’s sense of belonging. If the goal is to engage the entire room, can the seating be arranged into a large circle to allow learners to see each other’s body language while speaking?

Evaluation 59

Evaluation Motivation Activities Study 59

Faculty Focus

JUNE 8, 2025

Practical Application of the Belonging Social-Ecological Model The study underscores the pivotal role of departmental culture and environment in shaping a learner’s sense of belonging. If the goal is to engage the entire room, can the seating be arranged into a large circle to allow learners to see each other’s body language while speaking?

Evaluation 53

Evaluation Motivation Activities Study 53

A Place Called Kindergarten

MAY 31, 2025

Encourages Mathematical Language: Children learn to express their ideas clearly using math vocabulary. Fosters Community: Every voice matters during a math talk, creating a strong classroom culture. Develops Number Sense: Daily exposure to numbers in multiple contexts helps build deep understanding.

Math 52

Math Discussions Culture Language 52

Reading Power Gear

JUNE 17, 2025

This is a wonderful book to launch a discussion about family and cultural traditions and how they can be passed down within a family. Ashley promises to wait with her uncle by the train tracks, in remembrance of what was lost and she promises to never forget the their culture or language.

History 66

History Culture Language Languages 66

Priceless Ponderings

MAY 25, 2025

They help establish a culture of respect, responsibility, and critical thinking. Think bold, colorful visuals with kid-friendly language. Building a Year-Long Culture of Safety Dont just teach science safety lab rules once and call it a day. Students benefit from seeing reminders daily, especially during hands-on activities.

Science 52

Science Activities Classroom Management Critical Thinking 52

Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 19, 2025

Conscious Discipline – A useful framework for fostering emotional intelligence and creating a calm, focused classroom culture. 7 Steps to a Language-Rich, Interactive Classroom – Strategies for creating immersive, language-focused classrooms to boost learning outcomes. called it eye-opening, and Jessica W.

Reading 59

Reading Skills Teachers Classroom Management 59

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 7, 2025

Maintain a steady stash of supplies Anyone who’s taught language arts (or any class, really) has heard “I forgot my pencil” more times than they can count. For students who are testing below grade level, incorporate the CCSS for language arts that are closer to their actual abilities.

Grades 52

Grades Teaching Teachers Teaching Philosophy 52

eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

Have you seen examples of that working, and if so, what are some of the best practices to kind of establish the culture that all Ed tech leaders know is important in person? If it doesn’t already exist, we’re not far from being able to say OK, now give me a version of that course for an English language learner.

Learning 130

Learning Discussions Gamification Technology 130

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 16, 2025

You can also celebrate this important month by showcasing Hispanic history, culture, and the Spanish language in your curriculum, no matter what class you teach. When you add them to a display, they help class visitors and guests learn about this culture, too.

Activities 52

Activities Culture English Language 52

Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2025

However, several studies found that it created no additional benefits, with one even finding it inhibited babies’ language development. Baby Einstein, for example, was regarded as quality programming in the mid-1990s, eventually selling to Disney.

Fairness 182

Fairness Study Laboratory Evaluation 182