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.

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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.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

As an Apple Distinguished School, Elmwood integrates technology in ways that feel seamless and empowering. But here, technology isnt a shiny extra. Technology at Elmwood is not a mere add-on, says Matt Perreault, Director of Technology. Its part of the everyday toolkitlike pens once were. Its a bicycle for the mind.

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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).

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Edsurge

MAY 16, 2025

Cot, assistant director of educational technology for the Massachusetts education department. The process is part of a five-year plan to build an accountability culture around edtech use. Kyle Berger, chief technology officer, Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District, Texas.

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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.

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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

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

Unless AI technology evolves to a point where it plays a meaningful role in real social systems, where time, attention, and affirmation are scarce and must be earned, it will fall short of solving the motivational challenge. But I don’t believe it’s the technology alone that drives these outcomes. These are not marginal improvements.

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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).

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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).

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Faculty Focus

JULY 20, 2025

Behavioral Observation : Observe and interpret body language and verbal cues to better understand customer satisfaction and needs. Cultural Sensitivity : Show awareness of cultural differences when interacting with diverse customers, adapting communication styles as needed.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

AEF also integrates cutting-edge technology to enhance personalized learning. Whether its reinforcing math concepts, improving reading comprehension, or learning a new language, these resources make learning more engaging and effective. But learning doesnt stop with formal training.

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eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

He emphasizes that effective digital programs are driven by specific educational needswhether supporting CTE (Career and Technical Education), dropout recovery, or creating early college opportunitiesrather than by technology itself. I mean, it’s program first technology, second right? I mean it’s. And I were. Well, you go.

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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.

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Edsurge

MAY 30, 2025

She worried about how she would fit in with American culture, whether she would be effective in her new job, and even how well she would connect with her students. She even worried about her English, noting that while she speaks her second language well, using it professionally every day was intimidating at first.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 11, 2025

Describe your family culture and explain how it shapes who you are. Would you rather take a class with more technology or minimal screen time? narrative prompts allow students to write using clear sequences, descriptive details, reflection, and figurative language. Would you rather text your friends or talk on the phone?

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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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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. But as we prepare students for the future, its no longer enough for them to simply use technology. The payoff is worth it. Now its time to go further.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

A popular service learning endeavor is teaching technology skills to those who don’t have them. In this lesson plan, students will teach a group of seniors how to use common technology to help them manage their life and relationships better. develop language skills to present information. Teacher Preparation.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

September 8th is International Literacy Day, a great time to think about promoting a class culture that values reading. Below are strategies and resources I’ve used to cultivate a reading culture in my classroom. Cultivating a culture of reading doesn’t happen overnight. Guest post written by Amy Tobener-Talley.

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eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2021

Nonprofit VHS Learning is partnering with Continental Han Feng Network Technology (CHF) to develop a full Chinese language high school program. Chinese 1 through AP® Chinese Language and Culture courses will be added to the more than 250 online courses currently offered by VHS Learning.

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eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2025

BOSTON (March 31, 2025) In recent months, almost 2,000 schools and districts have purchased or renewed licenses for Lexia English Language Development (Lexia English) from Lexia , a Cambium Learning Group brand. The numbers show just how much students and educators have needed access to a culturally responsive language learning solution.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

By preparing educators to approach AI with a critical lens and a deep understanding of inclusive teaching practices, teacher preparation programs can ensure that the technology will be used to empower, not exclude. When used thoughtfully, this technology can also create opportunities to bolster cultural competency and inclusion.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The Department of Education dubbed speaking a second language a “superpower” when it announced plans last year to support multilingual education with grants. In states like California and New York , students speak as many as 150 languages. Arabic, the second-most common home language, comes in with a mere 2.5

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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. But technology-enabled tools that aim to deliver language instruction at scale are also building incentives into their systems to help learners make more progress.

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eSchool News

APRIL 14, 2025

For English Language Learners (ELLs), its more than an expressive outlet. Virtual museum visits extend this magic even further, granting students access to the worlds cultural treasures. This article presents a standards-aligned lesson plan that uses virtual museum visits as a foundation for deep language learning.

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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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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. ABOUT OPEN UP RESOURCES. ABOUT KIDDOM.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 12, 2021

I told my supervisor the design and language used in the activity were not accessible to my students. Given Spanish was my home language, I said mesero. All assignments are scaffolded in groups while students translate questions and vocabulary into languages they can read and write.

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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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Language Languages English Learning 199

eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2020

Stress the importance of coding and basic technology application skills. Any child not equipped to speak this new language of coding will be lost, as if they were in a foreign culture with no cultural language skills.

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Culture Language Languages Internet 329

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 26, 2023

Learning a second language for many is complicated. Here are four proven approaches, from the Ask a Tech Teacher crew: 4 Approaches to Effective Second-Language Teaching In an article from the Michigan State University website, children who are skilled in at least two languages are known to possess cognitive flexibility.

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Language Languages Teaching Culture 148

Edsurge

OCTOBER 8, 2021

In order to truly address trauma, we must also consider both the cultural experiences and socioeconomic inequities that impact our students. In my experience, teachers who have the most success with their Native students take into consideration these cultural strengths during their planning and instruction.

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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.”.

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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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Language Languages Learning Motivation 139

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

We talk about the potential of technology to connect learners as opposed to isolating them. As advocates of blended learning, Tiffany and I explore both the pitfalls and potential of integrating technology into classrooms. How do you stay current when it comes to new teaching strategies, instructional models, and technology tools?

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eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2024

Communication plays a pivotal role in fostering a collaborative environment, ensuring the well-being of students and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. Breaking language barriers One of the most significant barriers to successful integration of newcomers into communities is language. Bloomz lets me do that.”

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