Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

If you’re an educator, the weeks leading up to state testing are likely some of the most stressful and demanding days in your year. You’re focused not only on test preparation, but also on each student’s specific needs. 10 Tips for Testing Success. Ace the Test with Study Island. Assessment For Learning.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Poptential , an award-winning family of free social studies course packages, has expanded and enhanced its Bell Ringer content with the goal of providing a bell ringer for every day of the school year. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Click to tweet. Bell Ringers are brief conversation starters for use at the beginning of class to get students thinking.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2019

Biggest challenge: We wanted to refine our data culture and dig deeper into our data to determine external factors that could be impacting student achievement and growth. Demographics: Fairfield County Schools is a small, rural, high-poverty school district in South Carolina.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

When Ray was my student, I decided to test out gamifying my Greek Mythology Unit by creating a new Edmodo class, chunking the content into small groups, and providing my students with a paper game board to support the blended learning within the unit. I am very proud to report that Ray’s success wasn’t an anomaly.

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eSchool News

APRIL 11, 2023

As Tax Day approaches, Poptential , a family of free social studies course packages, offers instructors media-rich content to teach key concepts about taxation in the United States. Poptential course packages include everything instructors need to teach a subject, including lessons, e-books, bell ringers , quizzes, and tests.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Districts have taken a wide range of approaches, as documented by the Manpower Demonstration Research Corporation, a nonprofit that studies how government policies impact low-income families. Others are applied more broadly, like mentorship programs or culturally responsive curriculum. Do you know what happened?”

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Poptential , a family of award-winning social studies course packages that infuse lessons with digital storytelling, offers an array of engaging content to illustrate the culture, traditions, and history of Native Americans for National American Indian Heritage Month. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Click to tweet.

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eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2023

Poptential , an award-winning family of free social studies course packages, offers instructors a variety of content to help students learn about the national debt using pop culture media to engage students. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Click to tweet. the nonprofit behind Poptential. The debt ceiling will be in the news this spring.

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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. Dweck is a co-author of the study released today. Culture really matters,” said Dweck.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 25, 2022

Studying overseas is becoming more popular than ever. The Institute for International Education of Students (IES) explained why based on a survey they conducted to explore the long-term impact of study abroad on the personal, professional, and academic lives of students. How to Apply to Study in the UK.

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eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2024

Bilingual education’s impact With 1 in every 10 students experiencing a lack of English proficiency, millions are at risk for struggles with reading and writing comprehension, reduced academic achievement, and less rigorous tracks of study, which lead to increased dropout rates, and lowered educational attainment and human capital.

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Edsurge

MARCH 4, 2021

Major studies reveal that sexual harassment is pervasive in some disciplines, discrimination strains women and people of color , and bias leaches into everything from teaching to tenure promotion. Universities striving for greater equity may offer implicit bias tests, DEI seminars or curriculum reviews. Or, they might put on a play.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

The University of Massachusetts Amherst has historically required prospective undergraduate students to submit a standardized test score as part of their applications. Even now, as testing has resumed—albeit with social distancing, face coverings and limited seating—access to testing centers is not equal, nor equitable.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

That vision became AEF Schools , a place designed for students who needed something differenta structured, supportive environment where learning goes beyond textbooks and tests. The Preparatory Programs support students who thrive in a structured setting without the added stress of homework or standardized testing.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

K-12 assessment and research organization NWEA recently released results of a yearlong study examining the effectiveness of a reading fluency intervention targeting struggling middle school readers from historically marginalized populations or those living in poverty. school district in 2022-23.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Plus, when they make mistakes, they’re motivated to try new approaches to test theories. For example, while studying engineering principles, teachers can incorporate art by challenging students to design aesthetically-pleasing yet functional structures, blending engineering and design thinking.

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eSchool News

MARCH 17, 2023

The study found that, despite the widespread perception that American society wants K-12 schools to prepare students for college, college is not as important to parents as it used to be. Instead, the study reported, today’s parents would like to see their children develop practical skills “for both life and career” (p.

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Edsurge

MAY 6, 2019

As students cram, her team of four has been scrambling to meet the demand on Fiveable , where she and other teachers broadcast live test-prep sessions. In its first year, she claims, more than 90 percent of the 400-plus students on the platform passed their AP World History and US History tests. More than 2.8

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eSchool News

AUGUST 7, 2024

The study continues the research that ACT published six years ago, The Digital Divide and Educational Equity. Speaking of trust, in another recent study, we found that many students did not use AI tools because they did not trust the information provided by the tools.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 23, 2022

Poptential , a free curriculum that infuses lessons with digital storytelling using pop culture references, also uses SpongeBob SquarePants. Poptential uses a variety of pop culture media to illustrate concepts, including those taken from sitcoms, movies, animations, cartoons, late-night shows, and other sources.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 27, 2020

Before I get into how edtech enhances social studies lessons, let’s ask a foundational question: What the heck is Social Studies ? According to Brookings , roughly nine percent of educators consider themselves social studies teachers. Here are five ways edtech can kick up your social studies program: Simulations and games.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

23, 2022 – The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) selected Riverside Insight’s Cognitive Abilities Test ( CogAT ® ), the most respected and widely used test of student ability, to screen Grade 2 students state-wide for gifted programs. ITASCA, Ill. – About Riverside Insights.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Teaching culturally responsive computer science. She embeds culturally responsive lessons in her classes, talking about “what happens if they are not there” contributing to top companies. “It’s not just about getting more seats in more classrooms. Computer science teachers need peer support. He tried to get ahead of it.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

CILC programs offer students anywhere the ability to take virtual field trips to museums and cultural and historic institutions around the world – creating an important bridge for underserved students who might otherwise never have exposure to such environments. Education Next.

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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.

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Edsurge

JULY 10, 2019

State test scores told Ruiz that all her students, and especially ELLs, needed math support. Pilot Study Brief from Digital Promise. Thanks to those supports, Ruiz’s fourth grade ELL students improved their scores on the state math test by more than 60 percent. “It Book: Contagious Culture. It was phenomenal to see!”

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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. Instead of investing the time and effort required to study and prepare, they may turn to AI or other shortcuts to complete the task quickly.

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Edsurge

JULY 9, 2019

State test scores told Ruiz that all her students, and especially ELLs, needed math support. Pilot Study Brief from Digital Promise. Thanks to those supports, Ruiz’s fourth grade ELL students improved their scores on the state math test by more than 60 percent. “It Book: Contagious Culture. It was phenomenal to see!”

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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 9, 2024

As an edtech researcher and designer who has spent the last 15 years studying how technology can bridge the gap between learning and play, I’m struck by the ways in which generative AI can bring creativity and playfulness to the classroom–a notion that I know runs counter to some of the current critiques.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 15, 2024

Interest-Based Learning: In a unit of study, a teacher sets up must-do stations addressing core curriculum requirements and may-do stations that invite students to delve into subtopics related to the subject, allowing students to choose based on their interests and passions.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Im heartened by their clear frontrunner: Source : Gallup poll; Walton Family Foundation-Gallup Voices of Gen Z Study The survey confirms that students crave a sense of care and trust, which are hallmarks of human connection. Therefore, in a manner conducive to your schedule, make a public commitment to when the tests will be graded.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2023

Poptential , a family of free, award-winning social studies course packages that infuse lessons with digital storytelling, offers an array of engaging content about the Civil Rights Movement for instruction during Black History Month. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Click to tweet. Poptential course packages are standards-based and developed by teachers.

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Edsurge

MAY 28, 2025

But when she was placed in Jackson, Mississippi, at preschools that served poorer families, she found the tests were no longer working. It was, I dont think this child has a speech or language issue, but the test says theyre at risk. And also the other way, of it not identifying children I thought were at risk, Speights says.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

It took me wading in and really examining how the course modules aligned with my own Social Studies curriculum to figure out how to incorporate it best. I also make Modern States (and taking the CLEP test) optional for my students–but I do give extra credit for passing the exam.

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eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2024

A similar number of states administer weak licensure tests, the report said, creating uncertainty about how well prepared teachers are. Others struggled to find approved curriculum that felt culturally responsive. Hundreds of studies are pointing us in this direction, but they are not pointing us to ‘buy this curriculum.’”

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Terms such as “professional learning communities” and “data-based instruction” take the focus off of children as developing human beings, and force conversations to be about standardized data points from benchmark tests and high-stakes standardized assessments, which can dehumanize the way we address student needs. What do teachers want?

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