Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Clear expectations positively impact the students’ feelings of competence or confidence in their ability to complete a task, which can motivate them to put in their best effort. Testing a solution involves investigating how well it performs under a range of likely conditions.

Fairness 545

Fairness Assignments Feedback Evaluation 545

eSchool News

MARCH 22, 2023

Even in schools with strong reading cultures, some students just don’t feel the spark—yet. Those students likely won’t be motivated by learning how to use the catalog—and sometimes, it’s better to hand them a book by engaging authors like Nic Stone or Jason Reynolds. Not everyone loves to read. Hand it to them. Share your enthusiasm.

Reading 337

Reading Motivation Culture Testing 337

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

For instruction that yields cultural literacy, we most often look to language arts and social sciences. With Google's Applied Digital Skills as his foundation, Hicks prioritizes culturally relevant teaching through the vehicle of computer science. We really need to make everyone’s culture part of the conversation.

Culture 174

Culture Skills History Science 174

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Key points: Tying classroom decor to learning themes is great for student engagement The psychology of classroom management 3 pillars for building a positive classroom culture For more news on classroom management, see eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Teachers have their own preferences and approach when it comes to classroom decor.

Student Engagement 303

Student Engagement Motivation Students Classroom Management 303

eSchool News

MARCH 23, 2017

Further, what if this mindset change led to an increase in student achievement on tests? The technique involves testing students twice: once individually and once in groups. It’s something I first saw practiced by Harvard physics professor Eric Mazur, who has redesigned the culture of his classroom to have students own their learning.

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Achievement Teachers Middle School Middle School 265

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. Live, interactive teaching does more than just help fill classroom vacancies.

Teachers 295

Teachers Culture Special Education Interactive Teaching 295

eSchool News

APRIL 13, 2015

Of course I was beyond proud of him, but I also could not help but wonder if his schooling would allow him to carry and sustain that innate zeal for learning with him as he came to face the rigors of the Common Core and standardized testing. Next page: The 5 steps revealed.

STEM 279

STEM Motivation Culture Testing 279

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Here’s a sample of some of the newest products and announcements from the conference: Beanstack unveiled a brand-new admin experience to make it easier than ever for you to grow your school’s culture of reading. BenQ plans to eliminate digital integration hurdles in the classroom with its teacher-focused smart boards.

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Attention STEM Motivation Communication 310

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. When students fail to see the connection between what theyre learning and the real world, they lose motivation to engage meaningfully with the content.

Academic Integrity 206

Academic Integrity Failure Students Culture 206

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Sitting at my desk at the end of the day, I recall numerous instances where colleagues said my work was either easy or unimportant because it wasn't a state-tested subject or graduation requirement. This lack of recognition extends to subjects not tested by the state, like Arabic, which are often undervalued compared to core subjects.

Language 204

Language Languages Learning Students 204

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

In eighth grade math, the gap between the highest- and lowest-performing students was the widest in the tests history. The new NAEP scores have landed as conservatives push to expand private school choice, public schools grapple with budget cuts, culture war skirmishes persist, and chronic absenteeism remains at historically high levels.

Math 252

Math Students Reading Testing 252

eSchool News

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Higher test scores are often used to measure student achievement, but we know true meaning-making and application of skills are measured in different ways. Innovation in technology and strategies can provide new opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our students. Successful adoption also requires defining the measure of success.

Hybrid Learning 317

Hybrid Learning Cognitive Development Intelligence Motivation 317

eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2016

The problem is to balance the reality of today’s pressure for test scores and required teacher evaluation with the changes that can be anticipated during the next two decades. Yet in our schools, too often we’re fostering a culture of dependency, where kids are waiting for teachers to tell them how well they are doing.

Questions 279

Questions Teachers Internet Knowledge 279

Edsurge

JULY 10, 2019

State test scores told Ruiz that all her students, and especially ELLs, needed math support. She says the tool’s language support and multiple opportunities for success kept him motivated. Thanks to those supports, Ruiz’s fourth grade ELL students improved their scores on the state math test by more than 60 percent. “It

Math 145

Math Testing English Disabilities 145

eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Students can see and experience the relevance of what they are learning, which can have a profound impact on their motivation and comprehension. This leads to a culture of experimentation, creation, and inquiry. There’s an entire school of thought on this. Try, fail, learn, repeat.

Teaching Methods 315

Teaching Methods Lecturing Schools Beliefs 315

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. This international mix enriches learning, preparing students for college and beyond by exposing them to a wide array of viewpoints and cultures. Weekends are a thrill.

Schools 242

Schools History Art Culture 242

Edsurge

JULY 9, 2019

State test scores told Ruiz that all her students, and especially ELLs, needed math support. She says the tool’s language support and multiple opportunities for success kept him motivated. Thanks to those supports, Ruiz’s fourth grade ELL students improved their scores on the state math test by more than 60 percent. “It

Math 140

Math Testing English Disabilities 140

eSchool News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

I’ve learned leadership is about using the privilege of our position to build collaborative teams of talented and motivated individuals who can help us stay ahead of any problems and drive innovation that brings impactful change. Last year, I had to adjust our schools’ bell schedule to accommodate a week of state testing.

STEM 295

STEM Beliefs Elementary School Elementary School 295

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 15, 2024

Preparation for an Assessment: To prepare for upcoming tests or assessments, must-do stations provide practice and support in areas where data shows students struggle. In contrast, may-do stations offer practice in areas where students feel they can benefit from additional practice and review.

Metacognitive Skills 344

Metacognitive Skills Math Blended Learning Quizzes 344

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Some believe it will cripple the education system and replace human workers ; others denounce ChatGPT as a free essay-writing and test-taking tool that makes it laughably easy to cheat on assignments, while the validity of responses generated by ChatGPT has also been called into question.

Ethics 336

Ethics Essay Syllabus Feedback 336

eSchool News

MARCH 26, 2019

Biggest challenge: Our school is required to enforce a series of standardized tests every year to assess a student’s achievements and knowledge learned in the grade level. When students weren’t passing these tests, their self-confidence was diminished and it affected their willingness and effort during difficult tasks.

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Essay Failure Writing Students 181

eSchool News

AUGUST 26, 2015

They come first, before college, before careers, before testing. After exploration and experimentation, creation follows — the manifestation of cultural artifacts, inventions and product as well as the building of confidence through real experience. Schools at their heart should be human potentiality incubators. The makerspace.

Learning Spaces 279

Learning Spaces Learning Game-Based Learning Teaching Methods 279

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 20, 2025

These aren’t online tools or books, but mental conscripts that will get you where you want to be with more efficiency and less pain: The Secret to Learning English and Other Foreign Languages Faster Mastering a new language can be a transformative journey, opening doors to new cultures, opportunities, and personal growth.

English 166

English Language Languages Learning 166

eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2018

The data we analyze is collected from various sources, including the Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) in reading and math for grades 3-5 and the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test Science for grade 5. We also use diagnostic data that we collect three times a year using the i-Ready program for reading and math in grades K-5.

Schools 216

Schools Elementary School Elementary School Math 216

eSchool News

DECEMBER 31, 2018

This is a good thing, because it will take motivation from all sides to achieve simpler data connections between systems. SEL will begin to affect school culture from the top-down, bringing about change in adults first and students second. Dr. Carolyn Brown, president and co-founder, Foundations in Learning. •

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Failure Learning Outcomes Communication Activities 280

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. Culture really matters,” said Dweck. Dweck said other changes were made during the testing process as well. “We

Study 167

Study Motivation Testing Grades 167

eSchool News

APRIL 6, 2022

For districts to thrive, they need more than a way to clean up data, they need a cultural shift toward quality data,” Betts added. For the reasons of improving student education and funding we are motivated to be sharing the opportunity with Skyward districts across the country.”.

Fairness 260

Fairness English Motivation Evaluation 260

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

Thanks to his storytelling, we come to care for the principal, for individual teachers and students, for the ups and downs of a day he describes as “Success Academy in microcosm: a gaudily expensive pep rally, angry tweets, a teacher’s faith in his students, test prep, joy, and vomit.” That’s by test scores, of course, in English and math.

Questions 148

Questions Schools Motivation Elementary School 148

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Effective for in-person, hybrid, or remote learning and available in both English and Spanish, DreamBox uniquely personalizes the learning experience for each student through an engaging and motivating environment that adapts in real-time within and between math lessons based on how students are solving problems.

Math 208

Math Education Evaluation Learning 208

Edsurge

MARCH 22, 2022

John ended with the recommendation that I provide assignments and tests focused on rote learning and memorization. Instead, we must ensure that learners are intrinsically motivated through learning activities that are challenging, purposeful, relevant and empowering. Grades should not be the driving motivator for students to learn.

Middle School 189

Middle School Middle School Schools Motivation 189

Edsurge

MAY 17, 2021

To set foot into untrodden territory can be exciting, and we must not let our unfounded fears of learning loss or misguided motivations for learning acceleration trick us into going back to what we were doing before the pandemic. This includes outdated and misguided thinking on personalized learning.

Learning 218

Learning Feedback Testing Lecturing 218

Edsurge

JUNE 15, 2020

We have been operating within this mindset that, if we just test enough, we'll be able to identify the problems and then make them go away. One of the things the COVID-19 pandemic revealed is the assessment culture we’ve created in our schools. When I talk about transforming education, I'm talking about that culture.

Teaching 191

Teaching Blended Learning Coaching Learning 191

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Teachers are skilled at curriculum and pedagogy, but parents understand their childrens strengths, motivations, and challenges in ways that can inform classroom strategies. Another way to elevate family leadership is by recognizing cultural wealth. One principle for educators is to view families as experts on their children.

Students 176

Students Culture English Communication 176

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Accelerators : Real-world megatrends or catalysts that help motivate and increase the speed of innovation Learner agency : Learner Agency is all about students as active choice-makers in their education; its about reconceptualizing their role from that of student to that of learner.

Ethics 196

Ethics Intelligence Communication Motivation 196

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

It is essentially a case of bureaucratic culture versus the app culture. Today’s youth culture lives in apps—not for the sake of the technology itself, but for the rich social, psychological identity-driven mash-up that define a person, group, interactions and opinions. This routine is not part of their culture.

Culture 148

Culture Students Motivation Attention 148

Edsurge

MAY 20, 2024

But for Fiske, of Mysa, the popularity of alternatives to public school actually raises a concern: She fears that her approach to microschooling could be eclipsed by politics and cultural war clashes. While popular in some conservative circles, classical learning isn’t traditionally a byword for culture war politics. It’s confusing.

Schools 204

Schools Culture Attention Testing 204

eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2022

For years, the school had been searching for ways to reverse the pattern of disengagement, build motivation to complete schoolwork and get students over that finish line at graduation. This program will continue this year with the same group of motivated educators thanks to the successful contributions of Laura.

Education 271

Education Exams Motivation Elementary School 271