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JULY 18, 2025

In many public schools, keyboard and computer navigational skills have been a standard part of the curriculum since the 90s. At the very least, kids entering middle school should have foundational computer skills. As early as preschool, little learners can become familiar with a keyboard, mouse, and touchscreen devices.

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eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2025

National Science Foundation, aimed to solve that problem with a drone-focused curriculum for rural middle schools. It seemed “touchy feely” to the digital learning specialist who works in a rural New Hampshire middle school and is known as the “drone lady.” Take Flight, a research project backed by $1.5

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Discovery Education is the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms. The program consists of 16 modular units, allowing schools and teachers to choose the order in which to complete the units based on their preferred pathway.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

In fact, some of the most powerful learning in my middle school science classroom has happened when I’ve pretended to NOT know the “right answer.” Teaching in this way requires a good deal of flexibility—including in your curriculum. Now that I’ve been a teacher for 15 years, I know this simply isn’t true.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

PITTSBURGH, PA – Carnegie Learning , a leader in artificial intelligence for K-12 education and formative assessment, today announced that its blended core Middle School Math Solution received perfect scores in a new report published by EdReports.org. Do they help teachers build productive habits of mind in their students?

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eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2024

But what if we reimagined attendance not just as a policy to enforce, but as an essential part of the curriculum for both students and parents? This paradigm shift could revolutionize how schools, students, and families approach this critical aspect of education. Here’s why we should consider attendance as part of the curriculum.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 14, 2020

For the sixth consecutive year, Curriculum Associates has partnered with the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) to support the professional advancement of Latino administrators by helping them earn advanced degrees in education. Curriculum Associates is a true partner, and for that we are grateful.”

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 4, 2024

I’d used a gamified coding platform in my previous district and figured it would be a good fit for my new school. Texas has adopted curriculum standards that are used in all the state’s public schools. Flexible curriculum that integrates with other platforms. Gives students real-world knowledge and experience.

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eSchool News

MAY 17, 2021

Recent research from Gallup and the RAND Corporation shows that BrainPOP is already one of the most widely used digital learning tools that elementary and middle school educators turn to for teaching students science. Districts will also have the option to align BrainPOP Science units to their unique curriculum needs.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Twig Science Next Gen for middle school is an investigation-based science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) solution developed for the three-dimensional Next Generation Science Standards. About Twig Education.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 28, 2024

The answer can be found in a small but mighty after-school and summer program that sets high expectations to inspire young people to explore technology career pathways and become leaders committed to improving their communities. It can compel students to tap into different intelligences and develop the habit of synthesizing knowledge.

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k12 Digest

APRIL 26, 2025

That same spirit of innovation extends to curriculum development. Recently, the school undertook a major overhaul, giving teachers full control over the decision-making process. Our curriculum committee is made entirely of our teachers. Theyre empowered, which allows them to be innovative, Saucedo explains.

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eSchool News

APRIL 13, 2021

In my experience as an Educational Technology Specialist (ETS) and many years as a middle school teacher, one thing I have learned is that if students have a choice in demonstrating their knowledge and showcasing their skills, they are often more invested in the task or end product.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

He teaches sixth graders at Technology Middle School in Sonoma, California. And as schools changed and kids changed – I call it the practice gap – I think people like me who get national prominence in a field, especially education, drift farther and farther away from the daily experience of the classroom teacher.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 31, 2015

Thirty-five Jewish Day Schools nationwide are launching the CIJE-Tech MS Program, a new STEM engineering program designed specifically for middle school grades. The CIJE-Tech MS Program includes activities that improve student and teacher content knowledge and teacher pedagogical skills.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

It’s hard to wrap our heads around the immense knowledge that future generations will possess. Generation Alpha will likely be the most technically innovative generation in history, but what will they do with that knowledge? When teachers have access to nontraditional curriculum, students benefit immensely.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 16, 2018

Cyberbullying has become more and more common, and a remarkable 20 percent of middle school students reported seriously contemplating suicide in a survey conducted by the Cyberbullying Research Center. How can SEL help?

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Middle school students in grades 6-8 flex their civics knowledge for a chance to win recognition and cash prizes. Chambers of commerce across 27 states will host in-person contests in their communities this school year. The deadline to enter is January 8, 2024. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

As the back-to-school season unfolded in New York, the city’s teachers set up their classrooms how they usually do: by putting up posters, reading through curriculums, sharpening pencils, and, for roughly a decade , charging Chromebooks. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. newsletters.

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eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2024

Here’s how a middle school ELA teacher is learning to support the students in her class who were passed along without receiving the literacy instruction they needed. Maryland’s Prince George’s County Public Schools is supporting all K-3 teachers with science of reading resources and practices.

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Edsurge

MAY 16, 2017

Games, like any other tool, should be put into place to support the learning of curriculum and the mastery of standards by our students. Griffin Middle School in Smyrna, Georgia. Other games only loosely connect to the curriculum, requiring extensive teacher design, lesson planning, and input. What Not To Do.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

The Tech Edvocate Award represents the combined opinion of industry insiders, knowledgeable educators, and interested parents,” said Ido Yerushalmi, CEO of CoderZ.

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eSchool News

APRIL 17, 2024

Artificial intelligence is beginning to impact schools each day, often without clear guidelines or directions, and it’s critical that our educators are supported,” said Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute Senior Director Ken Dirkin. Additional resources from the Michigan Virtual AI Lab can be found here.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 9, 2023

Pittsburgh, PA – Carnegie Learning , a leader in AI-driven technology, curriculum, and professional learning solutions for K-12 education, was selected by the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) as an approved tutoring provider for the state’s 2023/2024 High-Dosage Tutoring (HDT) Program. Bilingual and multilingual tutors.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR and VR) provide deeper engagement, opportunities for collaboration, and hands-on learning that places newly acquired knowledge and skills in context. Immersive, experiential technology is transforming how both students and teachers learn.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

BOSTON In 2024, more than 2,600 districts, schools, and state departments purchased or renewed licenses to Lexia Aspire Professional Learning or the Lexia LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional learning programs. Dr. Akbar also praised the rubrics and assessments in the courses of study.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR and VR) provide deeper engagement, opportunities for collaboration, and hands-on learning that places newly acquired knowledge and skills in context. Immersive, experiential technology is transforming how both students and teachers learn.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

We asked education experts to share their thoughts regarding student success priorities in 2025 (find 50 edtech predictions for 2025 here )–discover what they had to say: Across the country, there is growing consensus and demand for high school transformation. –Dr.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 8, 2019

Programs are geared to the particular learning of Elementary and Middle School, and Middle and High School with games and lessons aligned to state and national standards like Common Core, TEKS and MAFS. Which is right for you will depend upon your particular school and student needs.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 31, 2023

Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR and VR) provide deeper engagement, opportunities for collaboration, and hands-on learning that places newly acquired knowledge and skills in context. Immersive, experiential technology is transforming how both students and teachers learn.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

As the nation’s premier middle school science competition, the annual 3M Young Scientist Challenge invites students in grades 5-8 to compete for an exclusive mentorship with a 3M scientist, a $25,000 grand prize, and the chance to earn the title of “America’s Top Young Scientist.” 3m.com or on Twitter @3M or @3MNews.

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The Hungry Teacher Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

It might not seem that theres a middle school reading curriculum out there that fits the bill – but there is. The Winning Reading Curriculum Combo If youve ever felt like your students were going through the motions with reading, youre not alone. Getting students invested in reading is a common challenge.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Alternatively, topic browsing enables students to navigate through various subjects (or themes) to explore and gather information resources related to popular, colloquial, or curriculum-based topics. This serendipitous information discovery can inspire students’ curiosity and encourage them to explore the available knowledge more deeply.

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eSchool News

JUNE 3, 2021

Discovery Education is the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms. About Discovery Education Discovery Education is the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

This new program gives all district students the opportunity to develop a foundation of computer science knowledge and learn new approaches to problem solving, creativity and critical thinking in a world that is increasingly influenced by technology. An Exciting, New Computer Science Program.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 25, 2015

Teachers at Holly Pond Middle School are turning to a popular reality TV show as inspiration to get students interested in flexing their research and presentation skills. The school used public funding to add an eLearning library environment for students this year. TV game show format comes to the classroom.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 31, 2015

The pair joined forces in 2012 after Morris, who teaches sixth grade English and History at Del Mar Middle School in Tiburon, Calif., Thomasson, who teaches English at Forestview High School in Gastonia, N.C., was introduced to the flipped learning concept. “I said neither teacher knew much about making videos back in 2012.

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