eSchool News

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS — Certell, the creator behind the Poptential family of free social studies course packages, announced a significant update to its digital curriculum and platform designed to help students better understand the principles that have shaped American history while giving teachers tools to better manage their classroom and improve learning.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 19, 2022

This collaboration provides the educators at the Academy’s three campuses access to a suite of award-winning, digital resources that create enriching, real-world learning experiences and prepare scholars for citizenship in today’s culturally diverse, democratic society. . Social Studies Techbook.

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eSchool News

MARCH 4, 2024

While primarily a geography resource, interactive maps can be used across various subjects within the social studies domain. Teachers can integrate maps into lessons related to history, cultural studies, and geopolitics. In addition, interactive maps are a terrific way for students to explore new areas of the world.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2023

Exploring Different Cultures: When discussing cultural differences and traditions, the teacher could prompt students to share their initial assumptions and how their views changed as they learned about diverse cultures. This encourages cultural sensitivity and open-mindedness.

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eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2024

During this professional development, I was able to further my understanding of AI and how to best implement its capabilities into my classroom to increase student engagement in instruction. ChatGPT is the AI tool I use in the classroom, and I have discovered that it can serve as a powerful tool for engaging students in learning.

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eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2024

Public acknowledgment : Publicly recognize the efforts of the staff in meetings, newsletters, and social media. Highlighting their achievements can boost morale and encourage a supportive school culture. Interactive projects : Implement projects that allow students to apply what they have learned in a real-world context.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Teachers in rural areas are exceptionally creative, working around limited library access, funding restrictions, and the ever-present battle with scaling best practices to support their students. Finding interesting resources goes a long way in boosting my students’ engagement with the material, better positioning them for lifelong success.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 30, 2022

Through this new collaboration, HCPS’s educators gain access to an award-winning suite of digital resources supporting the school’s mission to provide students with an individualized academic experience that is a catalyst for confidence and curiosity. . Social Studies?Techbooks. Discovery Education’s?Social Math Techbook.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Silver Spring, MD (Wednesday, December 1, 2021) — To support continued student engagement anywhere during the winter holiday breaks, Discovery Education and leading social impact partners are introducing new flexible and engaging learning resources.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2020

With a focus on inquiry and critical thinking, the programs’ curriculum boosts student engagement with digital activities, culturally responsive content, and support for integrating social emotional learning skills. Hook & Inspire!

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eSchool News

JUNE 29, 2022

Communicate with students, and deliver personalized feedback on submissions; ? Prioritize student reading proficiency and content knowledge of science and social studies; ? Share assignments digitally; ? Leverage a full-service, multi-year professional learning plan from EL Education to support teachers; and. ?

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eSchool News

JUNE 3, 2022

As a result, teachers are looking for educational tools that engage students and help them compete with summer distractions. Summer school teachers have to work extra hard to keep students engaged,” said Julie Smitherman, who taught high school social studies for eight years and is now director of content management for Certell, Inc.’s

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Poptential , a family of free social studies course packages, explores the historical significance of global trade in its World History curriculum, equipping high school educators with media-rich content to help students gain a deeper understanding of the importance of free trade. the nonprofit behind Poptential.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2021

In the latest phase of this multiyear collaboration, all district middle school students will receive access to a dynamic digital social studies textbook. To empower educators to provide middle school students these essential skills, the district selected Discovery Education’s? Social Studies?Techbook.?Featuring

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2023

“It’s never too early for teachers to engage students in discussions about the history of the stock market, its impact on economic growth or decline, and how it can potentially empower students to invest in their own futures,” said Julie Smitherman, a former social studies teacher and director of content at Certell, Inc.,

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Edsurge

MARCH 21, 2019

In Jill Armstrong’s social studies classes, when students learn about other countries, they don’t just learn from textbooks and news articles, which she says can seem abstract and elusive to teenagers. For me, it’s a perfect job,” she says, adding that she genuinely enjoys talking with the students every day.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Steve Kahlfeldt wants his students to grasp how the census impacts them right now, not in some far-off future. Kahlfeldt has touched on the census many times in his 15 years as a middle school social studies teacher at Winfield School District 34 (22 years total as an educator). This was a perfect follow-up activity.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

They include features specifically designed to help teachers seamlessly shift between in-person and remote learning, easily identify both learning gaps and the critical content from the previous grade to close them, as well as increase student engagement with immersive activities and simplified access to their digital content.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

For the past 13 years, I have been a social studies teacher at the middle school level. To build a classroom culture where risk-taking is encouraged for students, a teacher also needs to be willing to try new things.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2022

The pandemic tasked her to meet an influx of students who faced new sets of challenges, while maintaining high standards and helping students cope with new learning environments. Teachers were very appreciative to have more flexibility and are seeing an increase in student engagement and participation.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

This article is part of our upcoming guide, Social Studies: It's Time to ReInvest. Shortly after college, I became a social studies teacher in the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD). Ethnic studies resources from Newsela. Storytelling and cultural traditions.

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Priceless Ponderings

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

If youre looking for a way to mix science and social studies with literacy, Ive got just the thing! With THESE science reading comprehension worksheets , your students can connect March events and holidays to real-world topics while sharpening their reading skills. But do your students know the real history behind St.

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k12

MARCH 31, 2025

History and Social Studies History helps students understand cause and effect, societal changes, and the interconnectedness of key events. History tutors encourage critical thinking and deeper analysis, helping students connect the past to the present. French to master a globally influential language.

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k12 Online Schools

MARCH 6, 2025

These schools offer a unique blend of traditional academic frameworks and innovative teaching strategies that prioritize student engagement, emotional intelligence, and practical skills development. The connection to nature fostered in online school can enhance students’ understanding of environmental issues.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 17, 2023

The CASEL Framework, which identifies core competencies related to social-emotional learning, defines relationship skills as the abilities needed to “ establish and maintain healthy and supportive relationships and to effectively navigate settings with diverse individuals and groups.” Kiuhara, S. A., & MacKay, M.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Sal Khan, founder of Khan Academy, doesn’t think the civics mandates will make students engaged. Social media in particular has served as a rumor mill, exaggerating distrust and polarization, Khan says. Practical Practice So what was useful for those students who did get involved? It’s not enough, though.

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eSchool News

MAY 28, 2025

The students academic levels span an incredible range–from kindergarten-level skills to almost high school-level proficiency. Students engage in literacy learning and practice as they travel around the world through Lexias levels. Lexia has created a new product, PowerUp , for older students in grades 6-8.

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Edsurge

MAY 7, 2025

Conditions havent improved for social studies teachers since. Painting approaches to history in stark black and white can shut down debate and keep social studies teachers from achieving what 94 percent of them report is the most important part of their job: preparing students for meaningful civic engagement.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2025

We dont have a cultural message; were trying to take care of every one of our students, said Jim Bever, a junior high principal. When we become ground zero for culture wars, it takes away from the educational work were already struggling with. In my school, in my district, were not out trying to reculture kids.

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