k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Today, I serve as Vice-Principal of B.School, where I lead efforts to integrate well-being, sustainability, and equity into our core curriculum. Within my own schools, one of the most defining moments was leading the integration of social-emotional learning and well-being into the core academic curriculum.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 20, 2025

Please design a semester-long work-based learning experience to teach me the psychology concepts and learning outcomes that are described in the attached syllabus. Feedback Analysis : Evaluate customer feedback to identify patterns in behavior and make informed decisions for service improvement.

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Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2025

Diagnostic assessments, as opposed to summative assessments, measure students’ current knowledge and skills, helping educators identify gaps and areas for growth, and guide teachers and school leaders toward where students might need additional instruction, resources or support to meet learning outcomes.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Issues like digital inequality and over-reliance on devices can hinder learning outcomes. Hybrid Learning Models What makes hybrid learning models an effective solution for today’s educational challenges? Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 19, 2025

Summer brings the chance to slow down, evaluate what matters most, and set new goals for next year. 7 Steps to a Language-Rich, Interactive Classroom – Strategies for creating immersive, language-focused classrooms to boost learning outcomes. You can view all of my professional development options here.

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k12

JULY 24, 2025

Students attend classes led by certified teachers, follow a curriculum aligned with state education standards, and have classmates. With homeschooling, parents act as the teachers by creating the curriculum, leading classes, and grading assignments. Some homeschool families choose to purchase a ready-made curriculum.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 12, 2019

As another school year approaches, teachers are scrambling to set up classrooms, make photocopies of syllabi, attend mandatory meetings, and prepare their curriculum. The summer break gives us time to recharge and re-evaluate why we do this challenging work. 2 Build a Learning Community Both On and Offline. What is our purpose?

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

How are teachers learning to operate as professionals in the 21st century? Most teachers rely on traditional professional development methods like guidebooks on curriculum implementation or face-to-face. Other teachers, though, strive for more dynamic personalized learning opportunities (like the ones our students receive).

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eSchool News

JUNE 4, 2024

Teaching students how to activate critical thinking and metacognition will enable them to learn more efficiently and effectively. Fortunately, that can be done within the context of the existing curriculum. But you don’t have to upend your entire curriculum or implement a complicated model to make learning more active.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

The district turned to IXL because of its ability to align perfectly to Austin ISD’s textbooks and curriculum, plus IXL’s broad range of skills that individualize instruction and empower every student. Using student data from the curriculum and diagnostic, IXL gives every learner a personalized action plan for growth.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2016

Also, define assessments that provide valid evaluation of learners’ competency mastery, including the specific criteria that assessors will use to consistently determine levels of mastery (typically with rubrics). Curate, create, and compile learning activities and resources that will help learners achieve mastery.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Teaching students how to activate critical thinking and metacognition will enable them to learn more efficiently and effectively. Fortunately, that can be done within the context of the existing curriculum. But you dont have to upend your entire curriculum or implement a complicated model to make learning more active.

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Critical Thinking Metacognitive Skills Education Knowledge 264

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

This joy in learning lays the groundwork for lifelong educational enthusiasm and resilience. In practical terms, Joy in schools means integrating creative and interactive activities into the curriculum, celebrating achievements, and creating spaces where students are safe to express themselves.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 1, 2025

Based on the focus, peer observations can be classified into two models: formative-developmental and summative-evaluative. Support learning in and from practice : As highlighted by Ball and Cohen (1999), learning is most effective when embedded in practice, making peer observations a powerful tool for professional development.

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eSchool News

JULY 30, 2024

In my experience, I have found that using creative, dynamic tools significantly boosts student learning outcomes–but you need to know where to look. Each lesson plan includes student worksheets and evaluative materials, write-ups on the relevant STEAM phenomena, and clearly-stated educational standards.

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STEM Education Critical Thinking Students 330

Faculty Focus

APRIL 1, 2025

Based on the focus, peer observations can be classified into two models: formative-developmental and summative-evaluative. Support learning in and from practice : As highlighted by Ball and Cohen (1999), learning is most effective when embedded in practice, making peer observations a powerful tool for professional development.

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Evaluation Teaching Teaching Methods Faculty Development 96

eSchool News

DECEMBER 9, 2020

School leaders were thrilled to find that students had access to an entire K-12 curriculum in one place, allowing learners to quickly catch up on previous grade-level content at any time. Using student data from the curriculum and diagnostic, IXL gives every learner a personalized action plan for growth.

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English Exams Languages Language 219

eSchool News

JANUARY 15, 2021

“Schools need technology that paints vivid pictures of student knowledge levels so they can meaningfully evaluate and teach every learner,” said Paul Mishkin, CEO of IXL Learning. RIDE’s adoption of the Real-Time Diagnostic clears a path for educators to make significant strides towards boosting learning outcomes.”.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2024

One issue facing teachers is the seemingly never-ending stream of curriculum changes and standardization. To hit the curriculum goals, teachers must set a pace for their classes that aims to hit specific lesson delivery targets during the school year.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 30, 2017

Teachers (or homeschooling parents) can track the progress of up to thirty students organized into a class where they are able to gauge learning outcomes via a web-based Learning Analytics Dashboard. Evaluate student progress on the Learning Analytics Dashboard and use this data to tweak future lesson plans.

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Math Curriculum Quizzes Languages 104

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

With the continued funding challenges educators face, it’s crucial to pick an education resource that will yield the best return on investment and support learning outcomes for your district. In addition, partner with the education technology provider in developing a plan that will meet your district’s curriculum and strategic goals.

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eLearning Evaluation Math Feedback 164

Edsurge

JULY 22, 2016

Babson Survey , the proportion of academic leaders who report that online learning is critical for long-term institutional growth has grown from 49 percent in 2002 to 71 percent in 2015, and institutions are investing in edtech products to support digital learning. An evaluation of adaptive learning products by.

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eSchool News

APRIL 27, 2016

School leaders, policymakers can use ESSA to focus on boosting learning, achievement for students. Two new reports offer school leaders research-based evidence to help them leverage the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) to improve learning outcomes for students.

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Learning Outcomes Evaluation Achievement Curriculum 179

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

When we get to see effective edtech products in practice, the view is exciting: We see kids engaged, teachers energized about the kinds of thinking their students are generating and strong learning outcomes that result from well-made tools matched to the students and educators using them.

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eSchool News

MAY 15, 2024

Even a few moments of video can provide rich substance that can accelerate my learning as an educator. I can evaluate how clearly I give directions, how purposefully I manage time, how meaningfully I relay the significance of the work, or whether I call on students equitably.

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eSchool News

JULY 23, 2020

Our new professional services build on what we’ve already achieved through our platform by addressing institutions’ needs in educational technology, curriculum, assessment management, and student pathways. Improving Teaching and Learning Outcomes. Designing Quality Curriculum and Processes?This Supporting Guided Pathways?eLumen

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Evaluation Learning Achievement Learning Outcomes 130

Faculty Focus

MAY 6, 2025

The focus of this article is to share examples of AI input prompts to generate case studies as a learning tool to help students learn course topics and learning outcomes. Case studies provide opportunities for students to learn and/or reinforce what they have already learned.

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Intelligence Study Evaluation Learning Outcomes 115

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards recognize the dedicated efforts of education professionals across K-12 departments, including IT, curriculum, instruction and administration. The program received an influx of inspiring nominations that highlight the innovation and selflessness of educators in schools and districts across the nation.

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Edsurge

JULY 5, 2022

This goes beyond simply embedding computational thinking into a curriculum; it’s really about empowerment. We urgently need a comprehensive and modern curriculum, which thoughtfully incorporates edtech, along with a scalable and practical teacher development program to build a sustainable learning ecosystem that supports future generations.

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STEM Learning Outcomes Evaluation Curriculum 155

Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2020

Agency as both a learning outcome—and a precious resource Agency is generally defined as an important learning outcome , characterized by the ability for students to set and pursue their own learning goals. With students largely running the show, what was there left to do?

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Edsurge

APRIL 17, 2017

When I was serving 18,000 students as the K-12 Math Curriculum Coordinator for the Parkway School District in suburban St. One of the most difficult challenges I faced was supporting our 400 K-8 math teachers with substantive professional learning. To ensure equitable learning outcomes for all. I wasn’t alone.

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Math Teachers Evaluation Learning Outcomes 114

eSchool News

DECEMBER 9, 2020

EdReports — the highly regarded, independent nonprofit designed to improve education by providing reviews of K-12 instructional materials — applies evidence-based analysis in evaluating math and ELA programs. Teaching with high-quality instructional materials has a direct impact on student learning outcomes.

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Grades Math Evaluation Problem-Based Learning 143

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Among the many digital tools available, e-portfolios have emerged as a powerful means for enhancing student involvement, motivation, and learning outcomes. E-portfolios are digital collections of student work that showcase achievements and learning progress and have the power to transform the educational experience for students.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The impact of technology on student learning also extends beyond the classroom walls. Virtual field trips, online educational games, and video conferencing tools bring real-world experiences into the curriculum, making learning more relevant and connected to students’ lives.

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Technology Education Textbooks Learning Styles 239

Edsurge

DECEMBER 15, 2020

During that time, she came to see the importance of having a roadmap for curriculum and assessments so that teachers and administrators had common language and benchmarks for success. She pursued a PhD in Educational Research, Measurement and Evaluation. She has served as a classroom teacher, principal and central office administrator.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Moreover, he points to the product’s assessment strategies focused on student outcomes, employing a combination of automated evaluations and teacher-led assessments to ensure comprehensive learning assessment. This approach ensures effective learning outcomes and supports diverse educational settings and needs.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 23, 2025

Curriculum assessment and evaluation projects may not always spark immediate enthusiasm, but a recent well-organized team project in our higher education program demonstrated the power of collaboration. The changes made as part of this academic assessment/evaluation project to enhance student success yielded significant improvements.

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