eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Need to Know Series Exploring Ancient Wonders and Key Topics in Civics The popular social studies series, Need to Know, features dynamic explorations of ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt for middle school students, highlighting geography, culture, and the lasting relevance of ancient civilizations in shaping the modern world.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Travis believes that by empowering learners to drive their learning we can start to create a new system that honors all learners and their cultures. In this episode, Travis and I talk about school design and the ways in which Harrisburg School District is reimagining school for its students.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 26, 2021

The teachers are loving that the students are learning to self-facilitate and come to class with articulated questions. How are you keeping yours motivated and engaged? The teams I work with are virtual right now—we have weekly meetings, and we're using Discord to stay engaged. How to Build a Classroom Culture Remotely.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Incorporate hands-on activities and experiments Hands-on activities let students engage directly with STEM concepts, making learning tangible and memorable. Plus, when they make mistakes, they’re motivated to try new approaches to test theories.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

Complex Problem Solving: Tasks that involve higher-order thinking and problem-solving, such as math word problems, scientific experiments, or coding projects, often require different amounts of time for students to analyze, understand, and solve. This sustained engagement helps maintain their interest and motivation in the learning process.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

On the 10th Day of Edtech, our story focuses on student engagement. This means that educators can turn boredom to their advantage by tailoring their content to meet these student needs. This approach encourages critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration, as students are often working in groups and learning from each other.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 3, 2024

In the evolving landscape of online education, post pandemic, it has become increasingly essential to use technology to foster student engagement. Among the many digital tools available, e-portfolios have emerged as a powerful means for enhancing student involvement, motivation, and learning outcomes.

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eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2024

Celebrate achievements: Reflecting on the successes of the school year is crucial for boosting morale and motivation among students and staff. Recognition events: Plan ceremonies or assemblies where students and staff are publicly acknowledged for their hard work and accomplishments.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

In high school, I competed in statewide competitions with the Business Professionals of America , a student organization focused on career and leadership development, through which I learned how to receive feedback and how to lose with grace and maintain pride. Competition can be thrilling and motivating to those who choose to engage.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 20, 2024

These connections make students more interested in the stories they read, enhancing their overall classroom engagement. If you then encourage students to research topics that interest them, they’ll be even more motivated to read and write–and they may even have some fun.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2024

Some experts believe this new technology can have a positive impact on teaching and learning, while others fret it may weaken the teaching of critical thinking and increase bias by spreading misinformation about different groups and cultures. Motivate students to act by incorporating action planning into assignments.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 4, 2021

What academic, social, emotional, and behavioral challenges are our students dealing with? We then use that information to brainstorm how to best approach online lessons, build and maintain critical school culture and relationships, and enable other wrap-around supports, such as counseling and therapy. Engage parents. .

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eSchool News

JULY 19, 2024

By thinking outside the box and implementing innovative strategies, school districts can create an appealing and sustainable career path for educators, ensuring that every classroom is led by a qualified and motivated teacher. By leveraging advanced technology, schools can tap into a broader pool of skilled teachers.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Rather than demonizing devices or fretting about our current technological landscape, let’s focus instead on the foundational skills of reading, like reading efficiency (the physical act of reading), motivation and self-confidence, and comprehension—which are more important than ever.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Research indicates that active participation leads to higher retention rates, which can be upwards of 60% for students engaged in interactive learning. Studies show that students in remote settings often feel isolated, which can lead to decreased motivation and engagement.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Under the leadership of a great principal, teachers thrive, students engage with core content and school administrative functions run smoothly. This finding makes sense as principals serve as the head of their schools, and their decisions affect school culture, parent involvement and overall community satisfaction.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

Alex Marrero, Superintendent of Denver Public Schools discussed the community hubs initiative in Denver, aimed at leveling the playing field for students facing poverty. Carlanda Miller, also known as The Magical Teacher, shared her approach to motivating students and creating a joyful learning environment.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 3, 2024

In the evolving landscape of online education, post pandemic, it has become increasingly essential to use technology to foster student engagement. Among the many digital tools available, e-portfolios have emerged as a powerful means for enhancing student involvement, motivation, and learning outcomes.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 9, 2024

This means that educators can turn boredom to their advantage by tailoring their content to meet these student needs. In fact, there are a number of simple methods teachers can use to spark student engagement while fostering curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. These adaptations do not need to be complicated either.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Makerspaces, or library media centers that encourage collaboration and support student invention, are on the rise across the United States. This has always been the case, but in a prevailing learning culture that promotes outside-the-box problem solving, these activities are growing more common in the 21st-century school library.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

At South Park Middle School, our PBIS experience has transformed not only our school culture but also student and staff morale. Acknowledging student achievements is at the heart of our program. Our Eagle Feathers reward system motivates students by providing tangible recognition for exhibiting Eagle PRIDE.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

This surge, driven by the need to bridge the gap of physical isolation, highlighted the urgency to scrutinize how these students engage with digital platforms. Being not only consumers but also active content creators, examining their social media usage reveals much about their cultural identity expression.

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eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2025

The material feels irrelevant or unvaluable to students One of the primary reasons students cheat is that they dont perceive the material being tested as valuable or relevant to their lives. Do you support student use of AI in school and/or for assignments?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2017

Through the Leader in Me and an RTI2-B partnership with Vanderbilt University, the school is transforming its culture and addressing unrealistically high behavioral issues that inhibit learning. Lexile levels are climbing, and students are more engaged and motivated to read more now than ever. Student engagement is high.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Students today are more distracted and disengaged than ever, all while they’re spending an average of 95 minutes every single day on TikTok alone. Meanwhile, 80 percent of teachers across the nation are reporting critically low student engagement, signifying a lack of connection with the material, the methodology, or both.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 12, 2023

It is important to build this type of classroom environment so students can feel safe to respond freely and ask questions all throughout the semester (Ricevuto & McLaughlin, 2022), which of course, increases student engagement. Engaging students on the first day and every day: 7 strategies for connecting in the classroom.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Mimi Ito is a cultural anthropologist and learning scientist at UC Irvine. She’s been sharing her observations with EdSurge readers for nearly a decade now, reflecting on young people’s interest-driven and playful engagements as they relate to education. In esports, the status and recognition are authentically motivating.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

“A one-size-fits-all instructional approach doesn’t work in a classroom where every student brings their own unique learning style. More than ever, personalized learning is critical in getting students engaged and motivated to learn and supporting academic growth,” said Bethlam Forsa, CEO of Savvas Learning Company.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

This neglect affects both my teaching and the opportunities available to my students, of which a large majority identify with Arabic heritage or Muslim faith. In this case, devaluing untested subjects like Arabic in favor of core subjects confuses students about the importance of their heritage and identity.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

This surge, driven by the need to bridge the gap of physical isolation, highlighted the urgency to scrutinize how these students engage with digital platforms. Being not only consumers but also active content creators, examining their social media usage reveals much about their cultural identity expression.

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k12 Digest

APRIL 26, 2025

As dorm parents, coaches, and club advisors, teachers foster a culture of support and engagement that extends far beyond academics. Kiskis diverse student body, representing 31 countries, brings a global perspective to classroom discussions. Weekends are a thrill.

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eSchool News

MARCH 1, 2020

We know that daily reading practice helps students avoid the dreaded summer slide that can rob them of gains they’ve made during the school year. The solution is a summer literacy initiative that motivates students with the support of both families and community partners. Why wouldn’t they?”.

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eSchool News

MARCH 26, 2019

Instead of worrying about a single test score, I wanted my students to shift their focus on their day-to-day growth. My goal was to change the climate and culture in my classroom to help students feel more comfortable with trying, failing, and, most importantly, improving. Encourage student engagement.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 12, 2023

It is important to build this type of classroom environment so students can feel safe to respond freely and ask questions all throughout the semester (Ricevuto & McLaughlin, 2022), which of course, increases student engagement. Engaging students on the first day and every day: 7 strategies for connecting in the classroom.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

And this year, at the age of 36, he's one of 13 percent of the nation's college students who transferred institutions in fall of 2023. He describes the shift from a two-year college to the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, which has about 20,000 students, as one of culture shock. “It

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Students engaged in the lesson, and I left the room excited to debrief my model with Daniel. The question is: How do I empower our white teachers to be their most authentic selves while creating culturally responsive experiences for our students of color? However, this is an integral part of the process.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Students go through a guided, asynchronous course experience, monitored by course coaches and student success champions, that is designed to move students through their coursework efficiently. When students engage with Connect, their individual needs become clear. McGraw Hill Connect® is a complete course platform.

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