k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Nam is the co-founder of the Vietnam Innovative Educators Foundation (VIEF), a professional network of over 157,000 educators committed to advancing technology-enhanced and student-centered teaching practices nationwide. As a student, I found myself disengaged, even though I deeply valued the idea of learning.

Interdisciplinary 247

Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 247

eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2025

Thomas-EL’s well-established “4Cs of School Success” framework, providing educators with practical tools to support students’ diverse needs, both academically and emotionally. His motivational stories will have the audience cheering and saying ‘amen!’”

Culture 130

Culture Motivation Coaching Critical Thinking 130

eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2025

AI Trust You- Building a Culture of Trust and Learning with AI : Discover how LBUSD empowers educators through thoughtful AI integration. Learn from their journey, featuring the innovative AI Trust You Add-On that fosters stronger student-teacher trust. K-12 students suffered historic learning loss due to COVID-19.

Art 152

Art Math STEM Participation 152

eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

AI Trust You- Building a Culture of Trust and Learning with AI : Discover how LBUSD empowers educators through thoughtful AI integration. Learn from their journey, featuring the innovative AI Trust You Add-On that fosters stronger student-teacher trust. K-12 students suffered historic learning loss due to COVID-19.

Art 148

Art Math STEM Participation 148

Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

Students in higher education also deserve nurturing spaces that focus on utilizing their personalized strengths and needs to foster increased academic and social development. According to a recent survey by Salesforce (2022), just 12% of college students felt a strong sense of belonging in their institutions.

Assignments 97

Assignments Art Critical Thinking Motivation 97

k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Nam is the co-founder of the Vietnam Innovative Educators Foundation (VIEF), a professional network of over 157,000 educators committed to advancing technology-enhanced and student-centered teaching practices nationwide. As a student, I found myself disengaged, even though I deeply valued the idea of learning.

Interdisciplinary 145

Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 145

eSchool News

MAY 13, 2025

DEI aims to foster environments where all students can thrive regardless of their backgrounds. Students gain a broader understanding of the world by integrating diverse perspectives into course materials. Furthermore, the approach prepares students to navigate and contribute to our increasingly globalized society.

Education 215

Education Critical Thinking Motivation Culture 215

Faculty Focus

JUNE 5, 2025

Halfway through the semester, it’s not uncommon to notice a shift in your students’ energy levels (Baghurst and Kelley, 2013; Kumari et al., Some students prioritize subjects they perceive as more directly tied to their major or career, while others simply feel the weight of mid-semester exhaustion.

Languages 93

Languages Language Instructors Culture 93

Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2025

One half is described as entrepreneurial, image-conscious and highly motivated. Each student receives a fictional budget and must bid on leadership traits they value most. What has changed is the way students talk about those traits. Students linger over the choices. I want a leader who’s smart.” Communication is key.”

Beliefs 142

Beliefs Communication Lecturing Culture 142

Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

Students in higher education also deserve nurturing spaces that focus on utilizing their personalized strengths and needs to foster increased academic and social development. According to a recent survey by Salesforce (2022), just 12% of college students felt a strong sense of belonging in their institutions.

Assignments 71

Assignments Art Critical Thinking Motivation 71

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Charlotte, NC Discovery Education , the creators of indispensable K-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world, today announced an exciting new slate of standards-aligned educational content and instructional resources for Back-to-School 2025 that will inspire teachers and engage students.

Laboratory 189

Laboratory Social Studies Education Middle School 189

Faculty Focus

JULY 20, 2025

Students often view general education requirements (gen eds) as “hurdles” to overcome on their way to the learning that matters to them. Sadly, students often trudge through gen ed courses, without realizing the intended benefits. At least in a face-to-face classroom, a student can meet a new friend or connect with a professor.

Syllabus 91

Syllabus Education Ethics Instructors 91

Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2025

Students light up when they create something meaningful, and every educator has seen that spark. Coding alone isn’t enough; students must also learn to think systemically, design creatively and build with intention. Coding alone isn’t enough; students must also learn to think systemically, design creatively and build with intention.

Ethics 150

Ethics Science Motivation Game-Based Learning 150

Faculty Focus

JUNE 24, 2025

Students may feel lonely, and faculty can feel overwhelmed even in well-designed online classes; however, a focus on engagement and well-being educators can support faculty and students via simple, low-tech, and personalized strategies in conjunction with the learning platform. Learning does not occur in isolation.

eLearning 66

eLearning Students Assignments Feedback 66

Faculty Focus

JUNE 24, 2025

Students may feel lonely, and faculty can feel overwhelmed even in well-designed online classes; however, a focus on engagement and well-being educators can support faculty and students via simple, low-tech, and personalized strategies in conjunction with the learning platform. Learning does not occur in isolation.

eLearning 64

eLearning Students Assignments Feedback 64

Faculty Focus

JUNE 5, 2025

Halfway through the semester, it’s not uncommon to notice a shift in your students’ energy levels (Baghurst and Kelley, 2013; Kumari et al., Some students prioritize subjects they perceive as more directly tied to their major or career, while others simply feel the weight of mid-semester exhaustion.

Languages 63

Languages Language Instructors Culture 63

Faculty Focus

JULY 10, 2025

And today, as a doctoral student and aspiring professor, I can see how those early disparities still show up in our college classrooms. And students from those environments bring that context with them when they walk into our lecture halls. And that gap isn’t the student’s fault. I also let students revise one major assignment.

Teaching 53

Teaching Elementary School Elementary School Failure 53

Faculty Focus

JULY 10, 2025

And today, as a doctoral student and aspiring professor, I can see how those early disparities still show up in our college classrooms. And students from those environments bring that context with them when they walk into our lecture halls. And that gap isn’t the student’s fault. I also let students revise one major assignment.

Teaching 53

Teaching Elementary School Elementary School Failure 53

Faculty Focus

JUNE 1, 2025

I read Susan Blums Ungrading as a first-year graduate student and was immediately smitten. At the same time, COVID-19 forced many seasoned instructors to grapple with assessing their students, making alternative assessment more mainstream. As a first-year graduate student, I had read Susan Blums Ungrading and was immediately smitten.

Grades 70

Grades Evaluation Assignments Instructors 70

Faculty Focus

JULY 20, 2025

Students often view general education requirements (gen eds) as “hurdles” to overcome on their way to the learning that matters to them. Sadly, students often trudge through gen ed courses, without realizing the intended benefits. At least in a face-to-face classroom, a student can meet a new friend or connect with a professor.

Syllabus 92

Syllabus Education Ethics Instructors 92

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Too many students don’t reach grade-level metrics and no one can agree on the cause. As students increasingly seek flexible and interactive learning experiences, the conventional approach may not meet their needs any longer. Something broke in American education these past years. You might wonder why this preference exists.

Hybrid Learning 128

Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 128

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 13, 2025

If you’re staring at blank walls and not sure what to fill them with (or are in need of new ideas), never fear: The TPT community has plenty of back-to-school bulletin board ideas to inspire you and your students. Create a board that highlights your students and their stories. It’s time to say “welcome back” with style.

Schools 98

Schools Counselling Math Motivation 98

We are Teachers

JULY 18, 2025

This week on Ask We Are Teachers, we have a teacher who is sick of the candy-as-reward culture at school. Read our advice here!

Culture 52

Culture Schools Reading Teachers 52

Faculty Focus

JUNE 8, 2025

Student success has become a major outcome measure for many academic units (Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education, 2005 and Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, 2025). This sense of belonging is not a peripheral benefit – it is foundational to learner motivation, participation, and overall success.

Evaluation 59

Evaluation Motivation Activities Study 59

Faculty Focus

JUNE 8, 2025

Student success has become a major outcome measure for many academic units (Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education, 2005 and Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, 2025). This sense of belonging is not a peripheral benefit – it is foundational to learner motivation, participation, and overall success.

Evaluation 53

Evaluation Motivation Activities Study 53

Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2025

Schools increasingly find themselves on the front lines of managing the ripple effects of students’ online lives — from digital distractions that interfere with learning to online bullying and harmful content — leaving educators to address these challenges without the tools or authority to intervene effectively.

Middle School 88

Middle School Middle School Schools Students 88

Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 12, 2025

When we intentionally broaden our students’ worlds with unique ways to build community connections, we create new opportunities for our students to see themselves as part of a larger community. These real-world connections add depth to classroom discussions, spark curiosity, and inspire students to explore new topics.

Writing 52

Writing Questions Discussions Activities 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 25, 2025

From clapping catchy beats with hands and feet to singing for all the class to hear, amp up your lesson plan with music activities for elementary students that hit all the right notes. It even helps students connect to their cultural roots in meaningful ways. And these jams aren’t just for music teachers!

Activities 52

Activities Elementary School Elementary School Students 52

Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 19, 2025

Maybe you’ve thought about trying a new classroom management strategy, exploring new methods for student engagement, or digging into the latest trends in education. 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

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 7, 2025

A good classroom management system, a novel list, and a set of writing prompts go a long way to set students and teachers up for success. Decide how you’ll communicate with students, caregivers, and admin 8. 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

Faculty Focus

JUNE 12, 2025

She was the first to model what it means to truly be there for students, during both their triumphs and their hardest moments. Set the Bar High “Set the bar high, and students will strive to reach it.” When we show students that we believe in their capabilities, they rise—not just to meet the challenge, but often to surpass it.

Beliefs 105

Beliefs Education Motivation Failure 105

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 25, 2025

How you set up your room can help you stay organized , make expectations clear to students, and create a comfortable and exciting learning environment for your class. Being intentional with bulletin board ideas and classroom decor choices can help support student growth and truly deepen learning experiences. Who Said That?:

Counselling 87

Counselling Math Assignments Art 87

Cal Matters

JUNE 25, 2025

In summary Five years after COVID shut down most California high schools, today’s college students describe a difficult transition to adulthood, marked by fear, loss and a lack of preparation. Across California students grappled with transitioning to college during the pandemic. In 2020 32% fell into the bottom tier.

Math 88

Math English Lecturing High School 88

Faculty Focus

JUNE 12, 2025

She was the first to model what it means to truly be there for students, during both their triumphs and their hardest moments. Set the Bar High “Set the bar high, and students will strive to reach it.” When we show students that we believe in their capabilities, they rise—not just to meet the challenge, but often to surpass it.

Beliefs 98

Beliefs Education Motivation Failure 98

We are Teachers

JULY 1, 2025

Use these teacher-tested morning meeting questions to inspire, encourage, or get kids thinking first thing in the day. Free printable!

Questions 77

Questions Testing Teachers Motivation 77

We are Teachers

JUNE 6, 2025

This week on Ask We Are Teachers, we tackle what to do when your principal goes back on his promise to let you switch grade levels.

Grades 52

Grades Teachers Motivation Culture 52

We are Teachers

MAY 16, 2025

This week on Ask We Are Teachers, we tackle self-care at the end of a long and stressful school year, plus grade-grubbing.

Grades 52

Grades Teachers Motivation Schools 52