Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

If you want to effortlessly become an expert in a new language, you’re probably too late. And yet, adults regularly set out to study a second (or third, or fourth) language. That’s the kind of question asked by researchers who study motivation. That’s an opportunity largely reserved for children.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 20, 2025

Surprisingly, learning a foreign language has a set of guidelines that–if followed–are pretty good predictors of success. For many, the challenge of learning a foreign language like English may seem daunting, but with the right strategies, the process can become both efficient and enjoyable.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Part library, part innovation hub, part quiet study nook, it offers flexible zones where students can choose how they learn bestwhether thats brainstorming with peers, diving into solo study, or using digital tools to bring projects to life. Thats why the school has built a culture where care isnt an afterthoughtits a foundation.

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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

In social studies , students can interpret historical or demographic data, question sources, and discuss how data is used to shape policy. Coaching, co-teaching models, and collaborative inquiry teams can also build teacher capacity and create shared language around data use. The payoff is worth it.

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eSchool News

JUNE 29, 2022

MADISON, WI – Today, Open Up Resources and Kiddom announced Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD ) has selected its top-rated EL Education K-5 Education Language Arts (ELA) curriculum for its 31 elementary schools in support of the district’s efforts to prioritize early literacy and beyond. Share assignments digitally; ? ABOUT KIDDOM.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2019

Biggest challenge: We wanted to refine our data culture and dig deeper into our data to determine external factors that could be impacting student achievement and growth. To address these challenges, Bramlett provided ongoing support and professional development focused on English language arts.

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Edsurge

APRIL 21, 2023

There are at least four languages spoken by the students I currently teach, so people are often surprised to learn that I’m monolingual. Nearly 4,500 students are eligible to receive direct language support services this year in Hamilton County Schools, the district where I teach in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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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

MARCH 6, 2025

Switching seamlessly between languages like many bilingual learners do AI-powered translation tools are improving, but they dont match the way multilingual individuals naturally switch between languages in real life. Bilingual students often engage in code-switching, blending languages based on context, audience, and emotion.

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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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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2023

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. This encourages cultural sensitivity and open-mindedness. This promotes critical thinking and historical empathy.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 29, 2025

Communication as a student in a foreign land depends heavily on knowledge of the language. The Ask a Tech Teacher international team has a few broader issues to think about when considering what barriers face students in foreign lands: Language: The Biggest Communication Barrier for Foreign Students? Ive been on the same page also.

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Edsurge

MARCH 29, 2020

His own lessons around that time with an English tutor inspired him to switch his company to language learning. But spikes in his platform’s traffic suggest to Bigai that some have used that time to improve on their language skills. You start by learning a language, but you really learn about a culture,” says Bigai.

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 27, 2025

Learning a language is a long process, often filled with ups and downs. The Ask a Tech Teacher team has these six tips to help you learn any language faster: Be a Quick Learner: 6 Tips to Learn Any Language Faster Learning a new language may be overwhelming, but it can also be enjoyable and rewarding when you apply the right strategies.

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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

MARCH 21, 2024

How do we ensure students achieve proficiency with the English language while receiving a rich and comprehensive education? Thanks to computer-driven translation, AI, and advanced classroom tools, we stand to put every student on a path to success with the English language and beyond. Today’s technology presents us with answers.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Everything about Ray, from his seat choice to his body language in class, indicated that he didn’t want to be noticed. In this light, SEL should not be reserved for special projects but instead woven into the daily culture of both the in-person and virtual classroom. I am very proud to report that Ray’s success wasn’t an anomaly.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 15, 2021

EDSITEment offers free resources for teachers, students, and parents searching for high-quality K-12 humanities education materials in the subject areas of history and social studies, literature and language arts, foreign languages, arts, and culture.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 8, 2021

Lately, I’ve concentrated on social studies. I chatted with my PLN, browsed forums where I knew efriends hung out, and taught a slew of online grad school classes to teachers who always are willing the discuss their newest favorite social studies tech tool. That means it’s easy to apply to your social studies class.

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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.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 7, 2019

A large nationwide study has found that teaching ninth graders to maintain a “growth mindset” toward learning—stressing that their minds are like muscles that can get stronger with use—can result in higher test scores. Dweck is a co-author of the study released today. Culture really matters,” said Dweck.

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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 consider the themes or emotions conveyed, speculating on the author’s intentions.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

For example, while studying engineering principles, teachers can incorporate art by challenging students to design aesthetically-pleasing yet functional structures, blending engineering and design thinking. Cross-disciplinary connections can help students see STEM from new perspectives and understand its relevance.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Building on the national movement for social justice, the Savvas CRL Initiative seeks to cultivate a more inclusive culture at Savvas that elevates different perspectives and increases diversity within its workforce, vendors, and editorial content. The board members include: Cati V. de los Ríos, Ph.D.,

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Edsurge

AUGUST 4, 2021

With their advanced degrees and English-language skills, they represent a selective set of perspectives. One is cultural, says Yong Zhao, author of the book “Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Dragon?: “You just do it secretly,” she says. Some parents pay the equivalent of tens of thousands of U.S. dollars a year for this instruction.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

One of the persistent challenges in second language acquisition (SLA), especially within the communicative approach, is how to incorporate writing in a way that feels meaningful and beneficial to students. Both teachers and students tend to resist prioritizing writing activities into language lessons. 2010; Kern, 1992).

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eSchool News

MARCH 9, 2022

Department of Education stated that the number of Emergent Bilinguals – also known as English language learners – in U.S. The study focused on 2,034 emergent bilingual K-5 students across 21 schools in a mid-sized northern California district. public schools has increased by more than a million since 2000.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 27, 2020

Before I get into how edtech enhances social studies lessons, let’s ask a foundational question: What the heck is Social Studies ? According to Brookings , roughly nine percent of educators consider themselves social studies teachers. Here are five ways edtech can kick up your social studies program: Simulations and games.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 15, 2024

” Our classrooms are composed of diverse groups of students with different skills, abilities, preferences, language proficiencies, and academic needs. A teacher recently asked me whether students always need to attend every station in a rotation. The short answer is “no.”

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eSchool News

MARCH 27, 2023

She specifically focused on social and cognitive processes in language learning, cultural differences in language learning behavior, sources of variation in learning, and primary language retention and loss.

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eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2024

It can also act as a study companion, generating practice questions, summarizing key points from e-textbooks and webpages, and much more. Additionally, students can use ChatGPT to learn new languages, receive personalized tutoring, and explore new subjects at their own pace.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Part of a partnership with Sewickley Academy , near Pittsburgh, PA, this donation will foster cross-cultural collaboration between the schools. We look forward to giving our elementary school students the opportunity to engage with another culture,” said Beau Blaser, director of technology at Sewickley Academy.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

K-12 assessment and research organization NWEA recently released results of a yearlong study examining the effectiveness of a reading fluency intervention targeting struggling middle school readers from historically marginalized populations or those living in poverty. school district in 2022-23. .”

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eSchool News

MAY 8, 2023

The series also focuses on math, science, social studies, arts and social-emotional learning. American Sign Language (ASL) translations will be added to a collection of story segments that will live on the website. Educators can also access guidance on how to use Let’s Learn in the classroom on PBS LearningMedia.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

It’s no secret that learning a second language, building on communication skills and absorbing other cultures are important components of success today. Kids Discover, a provider of online science and social studies curriculum, is excited to announce the winners of its Cross-Curricular Lesson-Building Contest.

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