eSchool News

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Washington Depot, Connecticut Slooh , the pioneer in offering live online telescope feeds of the universe and an NGSS-aligned curriculum to school communities worldwide, is launching a new Earth science curriculum for students in grades 5-9. To learn more about Slooh and its new Earth science curriculum, visit. www.slooh.com.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 5, 2023

A similar truth applies to the adopted curriculum many teachers use. While initially, it’s beneficial to have a clear roadmap to follow when implementing a new curriculum; as teachers gain confidence using it, they will desire to exercise their creativity to tailor the learning experience to the unique needs of their students.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

What we’ve discovered from feedback provided by both students and employers is that when youth engage in real-world work experiences, they emerge with higher self-esteem, a greater sense of responsibility, and newfound independence, all of which set the foundation for professional and personal success.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 24, 2021

As this year winds down, I encourage teachers to take the final weeks of the school year to create closure, collect feedback, and help students look forward. You can also gather some feedback about instructional strategies, class routines, the curriculum, projects, and technology tools. You might be surprised by their answers.

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eSchool News

MAY 5, 2025

Having conducted well over a thousand observations of K-12 teachers over the last 15 years, I have noticed there is one piece of feedback I have given more than any other–and it involves a seemingly minor word change. I gave the feedback to a teacher who was shocked at how many times she said Tell me, when she looked back at the video.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

For its ©2023 update, McGraw Hill has drawn upon decades of rigorous literacy studies, collaborated with preeminent reading researchers and experts, and listened to and incorporated feedback from educators and users. The 2023 edition is our best yet!

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eSchool News

APRIL 28, 2025

A survey of over 100 teachers, 125 parents, and 50 district and private school curriculum leaders uncovered a stark contrast between administrative optimism and the realities faced by educators and families when using multiple ad hoc or even officially-sanctioned edtech applications. ” This press release originally appeared online.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Carnegie Learning , a leader in AI-driven technology, curriculum, and professional learning solutions for K-12 education, announced this month that the company has reached a new milestone: providing over 72,000 high-dosage live virtual tutoring sessions, serving over 13,000 students.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Rubrics also provide students with feedback, helping them understand their strengths and areas where they need to improve. This can result in students feeling frustrated and confused about what is expected of them and may lead to a misalignment between the curriculum and the assessment.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 2, 2024

Following their use of Mystery Writing materials, educators will be asked to share qualitative and quantitative feedback on their experience using the lessons. This feedback will be used in real time to refine current and future lessons. Classroom Focus : Initially, the writing curriculum is intended for classroom use.

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Writing Feedback Schools Science 312

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

In addition to encouraging students to learn with and from each other, they need timely, mastery-oriented feedback from the teacher to continue making progress, appreciate the role the effort and practice play in improvement, and develop confidence in their abilities. Different learners have different interests, strengths, and values.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 31, 2020

4 Ask students for feedback. Feedback typically flows from teacher to student, but feedback should be a two-way street. The best way to model life-long learning for our students is by valuing their feedback and using what we learn from them to improve our practice. #5 8 Projects can turn the world into our curriculum.

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Learning Blended Learning Assignments Feedback 544

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 28, 2017

I encouraged teachers to stop taking grading home for two simple reasons: Grading in isolation robs us of the opportunity to have conversations with students as we assess their work and, ultimately, makes feedback one-sided and less effective. I’m barely getting through all of the curriculum.”

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 19, 2020

Lesson 1: Design Your Course Syllabus Lesson 2: Set Up Your Virtual Classroom Lesson 3: Curriculum Mapping for First Semester Lesson 4: Helping Students Get (and Stay) Organized. Below is the breakdown of the course content. Module 1: Teaching Presence–Designing Your Blended/Online Course.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Bell Ringer Retrieval practice Review activities Spiral review Spark Activity Encourage inquiry Pique interest in a topic Present a creative writing prompt Goal Setting Set an academic, personal, or behavioral goal for the week Reflect on the actions/behaviors needed to reach that goal Feedback Form Ask students to provide feedback.

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eSchool News

MAY 23, 2025

These passages are algorithmically aligned to Texas curriculum standards, offering engaging and relevant reading material to students, including those with dyslexia and other learning differences, at just the right level of challenge. True inclusion means providing every student with tools that align with how they best learn.

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eSchool News

MAY 20, 2025

In courses like band, art, and performing arts, students refine their skills over time, receiving continuous feedback as they progress. However, elements of this type of system are already embedded in classrooms where learning naturally follows a performance-based progression.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 18, 2024

The Ask a Tech Teacher team has ideas on how to incorporate giving into your STEM curriculum: Incorporating Monthly Giving Projects into STEM Curriculum: Inspiring the Next Generation of Philanthropists STEM equips students with critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovative skills vital for their future careers. Sound interesting?

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 24, 2021

Often, math teachers have the most challenging time designing a station rotation because the curriculum is so linear with each concept and process builds on the previous. Science curriculum, like math, can be very linear. Students also need opportunities to connect their identities and their lives with past events.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Charlotte, NC — Illinois’ Shiloh CUSD #1 today announced an expansion of its partnership with Discovery Education that adds a new, cutting-edge resource to the district’s middle school and high school science curriculum. Pivot Interactives accomplishes both these goals as it helps students explore the natural world around them.”

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

In a setting where the pace is dictated by the teacher or the curriculum rather than the learner’s needs, students may rush through the material without fully understanding it. Targeted Skill Development: Focus on specific skills that individual students or groups need to develop, guiding practice and providing feedback.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Begin class with a review activity, writing prompt, feedback form, quick quiz, or formative assessment. Exit tickets are a quick and sustainable strategy for encouraging students to reflect on their learning and provide feedback about the learning experience. Welcome Task or Bell Ringer. ” Exit Ticket.

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eSchool News

APRIL 7, 2020

As schools across the country make the hurried transition from in-person learning to online classes, edtech companies are stepping up to help by offering free curriculum, PD, and other tools. The platform includes inspiring videos covering the K-12 curriculum, accompanied by video-focused, standards-aligned lesson guides.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Encourage collaboration, feedback and showcasing work in a safe environment A safe learning environment is crucial for students to learn and thrive successfully. Allowing students to collaborate on projects frequently, showcase their work , and exchange feedback in a supportive way helps them feel safe and proud of themselves.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

The development of Discovery Educations newest content is based on feedback from the companys school-based partners and makes teaching and learning even more relevant, interesting, and personalized for users of Discovery Education products.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 21, 2025

Comprehensive digital curriculum is designed with the end goal in mind, based on Understanding by Design, an award-winning book and theory by Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe that focuses on the benefits of backward planning. A high-quality digital course catalog should also meet the needs of a diverse audience.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 24, 2020

That may mean they don’t cover as much ground in terms of curriculum or volume of information, but it creates space for them to spend more time facilitating deep and meaningful learning. They can also differentiate instruction, models, scaffolds, and practice for each group of learners.

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Attention Blended Learning Activities Feedback 546

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

In fact, we’ve been learning by doing even longer than we’ve been human, because all mammals learn by interacting with their environment, taking in feedback, and processing that feedback. Related : How I use digital curriculum in my math classroom 5 ways to create a strong math culture in your schools.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Seeking ways to innovate and drive academic growth in the face of these challenges, in 2018 we began looking for an online tutoring solution that featured content aligned to our curriculum.

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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. These lagging indicators exacerbate the issue of lack of capacity.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Illustrative Mathematics (IM) , a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a world where all learners know, use, and enjoy mathematics, announced today the upcoming release of IM® 360, its innovative new curriculum for grades K–12. ” The IM 360 curriculum continues to be coherent and accessible to all.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Reflection and Feedback: The tool encourages reflection, both from students and teachers, providing a space for individuals to assess their progress, share insights, and receive feedback. This approach contrasts with a rushed curriculum, aiming for a deeper understanding of content.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The science can and should guide curriculum design. school districts that have adopted Reading Horizons Discovery , their foundational literacy curriculum for grades K–3. Those teachers observed implementing the curriculum with high degrees of fidelity are seeing the fastest results for their students.”

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Study Achievement Evaluation Curriculum Design 278

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. It is tempting to dive right into the curriculum given how much we have to cover in a year. What are you spending time providing feedback on?

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Metacognitive Skills Schools Blended Learning Evaluation 367

eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

While new and emerging technologies can feel like a hurdle at times, there is also much that can be gained by incorporating them into our curriculum. This does not mean teachers have to be experts in using all technologies, but teachers should be willing to incorporate technology into their everyday curriculum delivery.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 28, 2023

Within HMH’s connected literacy solution, Writable ’s new GenAI capabilities increase the impact teachers can have by engaging more students with targeted feedback and motivating better writing in the moment. This approach to AI is teacher-guided, allowing teachers to incorporate AI-suggested feedback and scores into their instruction.

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Plagiarism Teachers Feedback Essay 246

eSchool News

JULY 25, 2023

It’s like a digital Picasso, but instead of painting, it might be writing essays, producing music, or even generating feedback on students’ work. In doing so, it allows for the creation of a truly personalized curriculum, with targeted feedback and resources for each individual student. Exciting, right?

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