eSchool News

JUNE 10, 2025

In fact, it was the ideal of education as a vehicle for equity and democracy that drew Finnish officials to study the United States education system in the 1970s. Even while the nation was grappling with desegregation and civil rights, there was a belief that public education could be a great equalizer.

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eSchool News

JULY 8, 2025

Flocabulary : Flocabulary combines instructional content with hip-hop and multimedia to help children learn in a way that’s culturally relevant and fun. The platform covers all subjects–from vocabulary and reading strategies to science, social studies, and math–through catchy songs and interactive lessons.

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Quizzes Social Studies Learning Students 159

Edsurge

MAY 5, 2025

At the Human Computing Interaction Institute at Carnegie Mellon University, McLaren develops digital learning games to study how effective they are in the classroom and beyond. McLaren was preparing to replicate the study in schools in the fall with a different math game. One such game is called Decimal Point.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Liberal arts education empowers individuals to become well-rounded to handle complexity, diversity, and change by providing broad knowledge of the world and in-depth study in a specific area. In liberal arts, this helps students delineate the scope of their studies and understand the limits of their knowledge.

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eSchool News

MAY 5, 2025

Key points: Creating a culture where all students see themselves as capable math thinkers starts with leaders Key questions that unleash powerful PLCs Ethical PD: Doing right by the teachers who do right by the world For more news on teachers PD, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub One of my first vivid memories of math is of timed tests.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

broadened my worldview and helped me internalize the importance of cultural relevance and adaptability in educational reform—what works in one context must be thoughtfully localized in another. At the same time, I’ve prioritized integrating SEL as a core part of classroom culture—beyond isolated lessons.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Liberal arts education empowers individuals to become well-rounded to handle complexity, diversity, and change by providing broad knowledge of the world and in-depth study in a specific area. In liberal arts, this helps students delineate the scope of their studies and understand the limits of their knowledge.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Part library, part innovation hub, part quiet study nook, it offers flexible zones where students can choose how they learn bestwhether thats brainstorming with peers, diving into solo study, or using digital tools to bring projects to life. Thats why the school has built a culture where care isnt an afterthoughtits a foundation.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Available within Discovery Education Experience, the essential companion for engaged K-12 classrooms, this new content supports instruction in a variety of disciplines including ELA, Math, Social Studies, and Careers Exploration. The new civics-focused series, Need toKnow Jr.,

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

Through best practices, case studies, and expert insights, we outline a step-by-step guide for institutions to craft their AI policies. Institutions should: Foster a Culture of Experimentation : Encourage pilot projects that allow for controlled experimentation. Department of Commerce’s District Export Council for Maine.

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eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2025

The company recently completed a major evidence study across 242 sites and 25,000 students, showing significant improvements in English language arts, reduced disciplinary issues, better school culture, and 2.5 fewer absent days per student.

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Cult of Pedagogy

JUNE 8, 2025

That’s the focus of my conversation with Amy Tondreau and Laurie Rabinowitz, authors of the book Sustaining Cultural and Disability Identities in the Literacy Classroom, K-6. And so we really started to think about what would it look like for us to treat disability as a cultural identity that was worthy of being sustained.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

Studies have found that while many online learning programs can produce significant gains when used at recommended dosages, only about 5% of students actually use them as recommended. Or is it relying heavily on the support structures, relationships, and cultural norms students bring from outside, especially from their families?

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Edsurge

JULY 16, 2025

A 2019 study by the Library Research Service found that predominantly white school districts receive $23 billion more annually than predominantly nonwhite districts, despite serving the same number of students. Gentrification adds a new layer: the displacement of longtime residents and the erasure of culture. The cruel irony?

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

Through best practices, case studies, and expert insights, we outline a step-by-step guide for institutions to craft their AI policies. Institutions should: Foster a Culture of Experimentation : Encourage pilot projects that allow for controlled experimentation. Department of Commerce’s District Export Council for Maine.

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Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2025

A 2021 OECD study found that 15-year-olds consistently show lower levels of creativity and curiosity than 10-year-olds globally. A follow-up study in 2025 confirmed this trend, highlighting even steeper declines where secondary students have fewer opportunities to build new skills.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

The Rise of Online Learning Online learning has increasingly become a staple in education, with studies showing that over 30% of students now prefer it over traditional classroom settings. A study from the U.S. Department of Education found that 77% of online students reported a better balance between their studies and personal life.

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Elevate k12

JUNE 11, 2025

Both Tiffany (Elementary General Ed & Gifted) and Stephanie (Middle & High School Math) have modeled remarkable teaching by crafting and upholding the perfect LIVE learning environment, expertly planning for their classes, and nurturing a culture of collaboration, growth, professionalism, and strong student engagement and outcomes.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 2, 2025

A Global Youth Culture study found that 60% of young people report experiencing depression, 66% struggle with anxiety, and 35% have had suicidal thoughts. Schools must also foster a culture where students feel safe, valued, and connected—where they know they have trusted adults and peers they can turn to for support.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

solving a case study, evaluating evidence, or designing a project). Furthermore, by refining our pedagogical practices, we can foster a more robust society with confident, culturally competent, and self-aware leaders of tomorrow. Create tasks that are complex enough to require collaboration (e.g., Final Reflections Former U.S.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 2, 2025

A Global Youth Culture study found that 60% of young people report experiencing depression, 66% struggle with anxiety, and 35% have had suicidal thoughts. Schools must also foster a culture where students feel safe, valued, and connectedwhere they know they have trusted adults and peers they can turn to for support.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 24, 2025

Many studies have looked at ways to ensure the quality of online courses, providing general suggestions for best practices in the online environment (McNeal & Gray, 2021). The slow professor: Challenging the culture of speed in the academy. References Bailey, E. The sound of a wild snail eating. Berg, M., & Seeber, B.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 24, 2025

Many studies have looked at ways to ensure the quality of online courses, providing general suggestions for best practices in the online environment (McNeal & Gray, 2021). The slow professor: Challenging the culture of speed in the academy. References Bailey, E. The sound of a wild snail eating. Berg, M., & Seeber, B.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 8, 2025

Practical Application of the Belonging Social-Ecological Model The study underscores the pivotal role of departmental culture and environment in shaping a learner’s sense of belonging. Faculty should strongly consider whether their academic space provides the area for learners to study and have meals together. Majó-Rossell, A.,

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Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

solving a case study, evaluating evidence, or designing a project). Furthermore, by refining our pedagogical practices, we can foster a more robust society with confident, culturally competent, and self-aware leaders of tomorrow. Create tasks that are complex enough to require collaboration (e.g., Final Reflections Former U.S.

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Assignments Art Critical Thinking Motivation 61

Faculty Focus

JUNE 8, 2025

Practical Application of the Belonging Social-Ecological Model The study underscores the pivotal role of departmental culture and environment in shaping a learner’s sense of belonging. Faculty should strongly consider whether their academic space provides the area for learners to study and have meals together. Majó-Rossell, A.,

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Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2025

“I think Montessori has been around for a very long time, and there have been all kinds of waxes and wanes, with generations discovering Montessori again and again for very different ideas,” Mira Debs, director of education studies at Yale University, says. “As Lillard, who studied play and cognition during her Ph.D.

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Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 12, 2025

Learning about other communities through the eyes of their peers can build cultural awareness, foster empathy, and show students just how diverse our world really is! These interactions are more than just a social studies lesson… they show students what it takes to be an active member of their community! Plan ahead!

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Faculty Focus

MAY 22, 2025

Studies show that students are more likely to exhibit early signs of distress in the classroom than in other campus spaces, making faculty key frontline responders (Lipson et al., Toward a Culture of Care UMBC is advancing a Culture of CARE that centers equity, resilience, and connection across the campus experience.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 6, 2025

Our on-the-ground experience echoed the data for our campus tabulated by the National Study of Voting, Learning, and Engagement (NSLVE) project at Tufts University, which is available for most campuses in the United States (National Study of Learning, Voting and Engagement 2025). National Study of Learning, Voting and Engagement.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

This initiative helps students strengthen their academic foundations, develop better study habits, and build resilience. Creating an empowering learning environment starts with a school culture built on structure, consistency, and emotional support. But learning doesnt stop with formal training.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 6, 2025

Our on-the-ground experience echoed the data for our campus tabulated by the National Study of Voting, Learning, and Engagement (NSLVE) project at Tufts University, which is available for most campuses in the United States (National Study of Learning, Voting and Engagement 2025). National Study of Learning, Voting and Engagement.

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Cal Matters

JUNE 25, 2025

And they entered college with gaps in study skills and anxiety about social interactions. Bringing back campus life Reestablishing campus culture and student life might seem like a lower priority than boosting academic performance in the wake of the pandemic, but university leaders say they’re intertwined. They’re just not showing up.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 7, 2025

Add more works that represent multiple voices and cultures, and let students choose from a list of titles to ensure they’ll be engaged in the reading. And speaking of procrastinating, project-based learning is a great way to make students aware of their own study habits.

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Cal Matters

JULY 16, 2025

Instead of forming a study group, students can ask AI for help. Julia Freeland-Fisher studies how technology can help or hinder student success at the Clayton Christensen Institute. Alba, 20, attends College of the Canyons, a large community college north of Los Angeles, where he is studying business and history.

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Lab to Class

MAY 26, 2025

However, different is not always bad, and that is what a recent study found out. This recent study had various pairings of autistic, non-autistic and mixed-group participants and had them do two tasks. Communication styles can stereotypically differ between culture groups, genders, and generationally.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 25, 2025

It even helps students connect to their cultural roots in meaningful ways. But don’t hit pause there: Music and movement are key players in a child’s development. The University of Maryland reports that music boosts social, emotional, cognitive, and motor skills.

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