Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 24, 2017

“When I engage in dialogue, I recognize that those I speak with are equal to me, and I work from the assumption that they hold within them wisdom, knowledge, ideas, and gifts.” There are a variety of impediments to real-time discussions that result in excluding a majority of students from participating.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Among the new content and resources now available to users of Discovery Education Experience are: Ready-To-Teach Lessons Enhancing Curriculum Built around research-based instructional strategies, these new ready-to-teach lessons and activities target critical classroom needs and help teachers create unique learning opportunities for each student.

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k12 Digest

APRIL 26, 2025

That same spirit of innovation extends to curriculum development. Our curriculum committee is made entirely of our teachers. They also stay deeply connected to their community, regularly participating in service projects and local events. Theyre empowered, which allows them to be innovative, Saucedo explains.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

By leveraging edtech tools, teachers can foster participation, build confidence, and provide tailored learning experiences. and Quizlet , or educational games aligned with the curriculum, can turn lessons into engaging experiences. Here are five strategies to use edtech to engage shy students: 1. Apps like Kahoot!

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 4, 2024

During COVID, the platform provided a virtual option so students could still participate in robotics, and I’ve been using it ever since. Texas has adopted curriculum standards that are used in all the state’s public schools. Flexible curriculum that integrates with other platforms. Aligns with state standards.

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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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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

A lack of support, confidence, or knowledge–challenges that high schools can solve with enriched CTE programs. The good news is that boosting program participation is not a huge investment. The best way to guide young individuals toward meaningful job opportunities is to let their insights guide the curriculum.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

For one thing, over 1,700 Madrid students annually already participate in our existing Global Scholars program and will continue to do so. Madrid, with its strong local leadership, is the perfect place to take the next steps in expanding this kind of educational experiment.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2016

Meaningful science learning experiences help children investigate those pre-existing ideas while building a foundation for additional knowledge. Technology, too, can extend students’ knowledge and enrich their learning of curriculum content and concepts. Use engaging, age-appropriate and challenging technology applications.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 15, 2018

A social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum adds valuable lessons to a student’s normal school day that will help propel them beyond academic success and onto success in life. Having a flexible SEL curriculum is important for both students and teachers. Having a flexible SEL curriculum is important for both students and teachers.

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eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2022

Integrating the 3D design process allows students to synthesize different pieces of knowledge and apply what has been taught to them by designing their own creations. When school curriculum is adaptive to a student’s unique needs, it’s more likely to promote student progress because each child can move at their own pace.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

STEAM education is trending at an opportune time: The COVID-19 pandemic caused learning loss across the board, and a STEAM-centered curriculum that engages students while weaving important 21st-century education principles into real-world lessons is critical for success. Here’s why creativity is essential in today’s curriculum.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 22, 2018

More formally, “metacognition was originally referred to as the knowledge about and the regulation of one’s cognitive activities in learning processes” (Veenman, Van Hout-Wolters, & Afflerbach, 2006, p.3). Metacognition is defined as thinking about one’s thinking or learning.

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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

JULY 18, 2022

Its vision is “to ensure that ALL students possess the knowledge and skills needed to be society’s game changers: educated, productive, and empathetic individuals.”. Those are lofty objectives for programs centered around video games!

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Edsurge

AUGUST 29, 2022

CT curriculum is not just about coding but rather a pedagogy and mindset. Fung has adopted the award-winning curriculum CoolThink@JC to teach CT to his students and fellow teachers. Recently, EdSurge spoke with Fung about how he uses this curriculum to guide students through a new approach to learning and thinking.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Classes have a wide mix of strengths and weaknesses, and a one-size-fits-all curriculum does not meet most children’s needs. Although this allowed students to access knowledge, they weren’t empowered to become learners and make choices for themselves. With UDL, teachers proactively design the curriculum to eliminate barriers.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Our schools must not only impart knowledge to our students but also equip them with the creativity, empathy, and curiosity required to walk into an unpredictable, yet promising, future with unwavering confidence. This joy in learning lays the groundwork for lifelong educational enthusiasm and resilience.

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eSchool News

JUNE 10, 2024

1 Educator training and professional development By equipping teachers with the knowledge and skills to implement best practices in online learning, schools can cultivate a supportive and engaging environment that enhances student learning outcomes.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

CCC), a leader in advancing copyright, accelerating knowledge, and powering innovation, in coordination with participating publishers, is providing US schools and districts that have adopted the EL Education Language Arts Curriculum the ability to easily obtain permission to use grade level texts for distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 20, 2024

In inquiry-based classrooms, teachers guide students through the research process and allow them to share their knowledge on their chosen subject. Having students participate in oral discussions is another fun way to enhance their understanding. They’ll be confident in the knowledge they have gained about a topic of their choosing.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Research indicates that active participation leads to higher retention rates, which can be upwards of 60% for students engaged in interactive learning. Research indicates that students thrive in environments where teachers act as facilitators rather than mere dispensers of knowledge. Cost-effectiveness is another critical advantage.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Across the globe, teachers are continually asked to integrate technology into their curriculums to keep up with future-ready skills and in turn they complain that they need more professional development. Forcing it through the curriculum. Squeezing tech-based PD whenever you can. The use of technology always brings about change.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 29, 2016

As I wrote in my last column , the traditional skill we valued in teachers when paper was the dominant media—the ability to transfer knowledge of a subject—is becoming less important. Increasingly, a teacher’s knowledge can be found online and in various learning styles. New question: How do you manage your own professional growth?

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

This leads to diminished motivation, as students may be reluctant to participate, take risks, or form meaningful connections with the content or their classmates.” ” Disconnection leading to disengagement : “Students increasingly report feeling disconnected from the curriculum and their school environment.”

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eSchool News

MAY 12, 2021

members, can implement our well-structured and inclusive curriculum with the knowledge that the program meets and exceeds the requirements to become an integral component of a school’s STEM implementation.”. The courses and curriculum engage students in solving gamified challenges by coding a virtual robot. consortium. “We

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eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2024

Connect family engagement and learning and development: This supports student achievement, especially when we help families and students develop knowledge and skills. Consider reaching out to families in different ways when asking them to participate. Sharing learning strategies can help empower families.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Offered by Lexia ,a Cambium Learning Group brand , and grounded in the science of reading, both professional learning programs empower educators with the knowledge and skills they need to strengthen students literacy skills. After researching different programs, LETRS stood out as the perfect choice, said Dr. Akbar.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 30, 2023

ELs deserve access to the same content and curriculum as their peers. Teachers can incorporate culturally relevant materials, celebrate multicultural events, and encourage students to share their cultural perspectives and knowledge. Participating in a whole group, teacher-led discussions can also be intimidating for ELs.

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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. “We are sounding the alarm on the declining civic knowledge among our nation’s youth,” said Carolyn Cawley president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 26, 2024

In partnership with nonprofit Games for Change, participating schools will receive free coaching guidance from esports professionals to help prepare teams across areas ranging from technical skills to health and wellness for gamers. The esports league opened for registration in early August and runs from September 23 to December 13.

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eSchool News

MAY 17, 2022

PISA , the OECD’s Programme for International Student Assessment, measures 15-year-olds’ ability to use their reading, mathematics, and science knowledge and skills to meet real-life challenges. The OECD has started working to refine its assessments to measure competences beyond the core literacies of reading, mathematics, and science.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In the think stage, participants move from observation to interpretation. ” The me phase asks participants to reflect on their personal connection to what they’ve observed and thought. Finally, the we stage encourages participants to think about their observations, thoughts, and feelings in a broader social context.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

and globe accelerate toward the use of renewable energy to fuel power grids, there is an acute pressure to build an educated workforce and a knowledgeable public who will understand and support these changes. There exist major gaps in teacher knowledge and the availability of curricular tools to support this type of learning.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

23, 2022 – SESI, Brazil’s Social Service of Industry (SESI), had a vision: To equip the kids in their network of more than 400 schools in all 27 states with the technological skills, knowledge, and tools to become the leaders of tomorrow—the era of Industry 4.0. DERRY, N.H – Feb.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2024

Amazon Web Services (AWS) in early January announced 15 startup companies selected to participate in the inaugural AWS Education Accelerator. The participating edtech startups are focused on a wide range of solutions for PK-12, higher education, and workforce education customers.

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eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2024

The Kinesthetic Hook Engaging students through movement is a powerful strategy that enhances active participation and deepens learning experiences. Gallery walks provide a transformative approach to traditional presentations, fostering active participation and deeper learning experiences.

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