eSchool News
MAY 12, 2025
students read for fun almost every day–down from 31 percent in 1984. What began as a simple classroom project to encourage reading evolved into a movement that amplified student voices, built confidence, and connected learners across cultures. Students were given creative freedom to shape their presentations.
eSchool News
MAY 5, 2025
Multiple times in any class period, teachers call on students to contribute to the lesson of the day. Sometimes they will cold call students, while other times they will ask students to share what they learned after theyve had a chance to read the assigned material or discuss it with their classmates in groups.
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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. However, encouraging students to read in and out of class is challenging as small screens command much of their time and attention. Just four years ago, approximately 10% of my students were reading below grade level.
eSchool News
APRIL 22, 2025
Today, ISTE+ASCD announced a $1 million grant from Pinterest to help school leaders create healthy digital cultures. These task forces will support districts in creating the right conditions for students to practice becoming upstanding members of their digital communities.
eSchool News
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
The same is true for building a school culture and community for staff and students alike. When I was named the leader of Follett’s K12 business, one of my first priorities was to create a team dedicated to improving the culture of the organization. Our library is a very special part of our school community.
eSchool News
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Within the educational landscape, the concept of Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) has emerged as a multifaceted approach that aims to promote equitable excellence and validate the diverse experiences of students. Effective teaching is deemed as inherently and inevitably culturally responsive.
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
If a child is placed in a classroom that experiences multiple disruptions, has little interpersonal connection, and rarely tries to engage students, they are unlikely to experience much growth. Students require positive environments that strive to build them up both socially and academically. An old woman or a young one?).
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