k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

With small class sizes, individualized instruction, and a focus on executive functioning, social-emotional growth, and life skills, AEF offers a unique educational experience tailored to each students needs. These platforms allow students to practice skills at their own pace while giving teachers real-time insights into their progress.

Skills 137

Skills Schools Learning Students 137

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 165

English Students Language Languages 165

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 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 182

Math Beliefs Culture Ethics 182

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

k12 Digest

JUNE 24, 2025

Programs like ASDAN, BTEC, and the Duke of Edinburgh International Award give students additional pathways to develop leadership, problem-solving, and real-world skills. A key part of this approach is the ASDAN curriculum, which is designed to develop practical skills, social integration, and emotional intelligence.

Exams 137

Exams Counselling Education Schools 137

Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

It fosters social responsibility, strong intellectual and practical skills, and the ability to think critically to apply knowledge in real-world settings, combining general education with specialized study (Barker, 2000). Experiment Design for Validity : Designing experiments or studies to test hypotheses and validate theories is a key skill.

Art 114

Art Curriculum Interdisciplinary Teaching 114

Edsurge

MAY 27, 2025

Hind Haddad, an Arabic language teacher in Columbus, Ohio, experienced many microaggressions as a Muslim educator. Now I realize it is not only about being there for them, but about passing on the skills I have gained to live with my neurodivergence. Edgar Miguel Grajeda, an elementary art teacher in Washington, D.C.,

Education 116

Education Essay Culture Math 116

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. Assume that students are capable and possess knowledge and skills.

Accessibility 96

Accessibility Disabilities Learning Disabilities Special Education 96

eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2025

Sheridan Doerr shares how the Second Step K-12 social-emotional learning curriculum builds foundational human skills that enhance academic performance. fewer absent days per student.

Learning 145

Learning English Art Culture 145

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

These arent just digital skillstheyre life skills. They begin tackling real problems, building research skills, and learning how to think for themselves. Elmwood encourages students to create and lead clubs that reflect their passionswhether thats robotics, creative writing, or cultural heritage. The result?

Schools 209

Schools Culture Interdisciplinary Beliefs 209

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. This helped them apply knowledge, develop communication skills, and see themselves as active citizens.

Interdisciplinary 144

Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 144

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

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 22, 2025

Preschool Curriculum & Lesson Plans | Toddler Activities Worksheets Sensory Bins By The Stay at Home Teacher – Kaitlyn Renfro Grades: PreK This curriculum includes basic skills like counting, shapes, colors, letter identification, and more. Find ways to connect it to your family’s culture, traditions, and everyday life.

Curriculum 98

Curriculum Social Studies Art Learning Styles 98

Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

It fosters social responsibility, strong intellectual and practical skills, and the ability to think critically to apply knowledge in real-world settings, combining general education with specialized study (Barker, 2000). Experiment Design for Validity : Designing experiments or studies to test hypotheses and validate theories is a key skill.

Art 97

Art Curriculum Interdisciplinary Teaching 97

eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

They’ll memorize elaborate lore, master mechanics, mimic skills, and explain them to others—all without being assigned a single worksheet. 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.

Motivation 272

Motivation Learning Students Achievement 272

Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 19, 2025

I’m picturing a lot of family time, slower mornings, and leisure reading in my future, but I also like to spend some time brushing up on my teaching skills each summer. Each of these titles will help you seek fresh inspiration and sharpen your skills in classroom management, student engagement, or a subject area you want to improve.

Reading 59

Reading Skills Teachers Classroom Management 59

Faculty Focus

JULY 20, 2025

When the vision of gen ed is realized for learners, they learn the habits of mind that result in the durable skills employers are looking for – critical thinking, problem solving, communication, and curiosity. Problem Solving : Use critical thinking skills to analyze customer issues and develop appropriate solutions.

Syllabus 94

Syllabus Education Ethics Instructors 94

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 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 1, 2025

As a TA, I even received rubrics with that language. For more complicated assignments, I assign each point an objective, and each objective introduces a new skill or concept. Pedagogy: Critical Approaches to Teaching Literature, Language, Composition, and Culture 9, no. have you told us what the monster is a metaphor for?

Grades 75

Grades Evaluation Assignments Instructors 75

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 93

Writing Students Communication Lecturing 93

Faculty Focus

MAY 22, 2025

Learning the language of how to intervene can help facilitate the appropriate connection to campus services. Faculty, by contrast, are rarely required to learn these skills, even as they face growing demands to support student wellbeing. A simple statement like, Ive noticed you seem a bit off latelyare you okay? Widely known as Dr.

Counselling 54

Counselling Students Culture Knowledge 54

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. These daily prompts are: Designed to build number sense Aligned with kindergarten math skills Quick to use (just 5 minutes a day!)

Math 52

Math Discussions Culture Language 52

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

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

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

Lyla in the Loop" took nine years to develop, helping children tackle computational thinking skills. had stronger literacy skills. That same year, a study found viewers of “Peg + Cat” had stronger mathematical skills. A 2021 study found “Molly of Denali” had better problem-solving skills.

Fairness 185

Fairness Study Laboratory Evaluation 185

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 9, 2025

Perfect for class members working on social skills or for those too-silent periods, these questions, activities, and getting-to-know-you resources are just what you need to warm things up in class. Beat the Teacher: Compete against the whole class in a trivia contest with topics like pop culture, movies, or your specific subject matter.

High School 52

High School High School Questions Activities 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 11, 2025

Ready to ignite your students’ imaginations and sharpen their writing skills? They’re developing the skills to investigate real-world topics, explain ideas clearly, and write with purpose. Describe your family culture and explain how it shapes who you are. Every prompt below aligns with CCSS W.7.1, Aligned with CCSS W.7.3,

Writing 52

Writing Grades Essay Middle School 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

MAY 28, 2025

Experience the cultural traditions of Buddhist Asia or Renaissance Europe? Attend college or take a skilled trade path? Define your culture with these questions Heritage is a big part of your students lives, but they dont always get a chance to celebrate it at school. See the Eiffel Tower up close or check out the Tokyo Skytree?

High School 52

High School High School Questions Schools 52

Edsurge

MAY 28, 2025

When Marisha Speights first started as a speech language pathologist in preschools serving affluent families in Nashville, Tennessee, she used the typical screening and assessment measures that she believed and was taught worked well. It was, I dont think this child has a speech or language issue, but the test says theyre at risk.

Language 138

Language Languages Intelligence Testing 138

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 30, 2025

Students can answer the riddle in a daily journal or chat with a partner before you start the day’s lesson, letting them settle in and practice using important critical thinking skills. Test your students’ funny bones and critical thinking skills with these science-themed riddles and jokes. How is this possible?

High School 52

High School High School Schools Math 52

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

In todays technology-rich classrooms, digital literacy is becoming a foundational skill–students are learning to navigate devices, use educational software, and collaborate online. Teaching data literacy helps students succeed academically and develop the civic skills theyll need to navigate the wider world.

Ethics 289

Ethics Education Culture Social Studies 289