eSchool News

AUGUST 28, 2024

Such a position can help frame classroom assignments as interdisciplinary tasks and projects that require knowledge from other classes and other subjects. It can compel students to tap into different intelligences and develop the habit of synthesizing knowledge.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Britannica School is user-friendly and comprehensive, which makes it an ideal tool for building student confidence in their research skills. They need to develop their research skills before they are ready to evaluate content from across the world wide web. Related : 4 tools to help students build post-COVID research skills

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eSchool News

MAY 20, 2025

Whether you are mastering a skill for work, learning to cook, or training for a marathon, you adjust your pace based on progress–not the ticking of a clock. In this model, students move forward when they have demonstrated mastery of a skill or concept, not when the bell rings or the calendar flips to June.

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eSchool News

MAY 12, 2023

DALLAS (PRWEB) — Frog Street , an early childhood education company designed around the latest science in early brain development, has announced the results of a study conducted by the Johns Hopkins School of Education evaluating the efficacy of the Frog Street Pre-K curriculum with students in Texas.

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eSchool News

JULY 30, 2024

Key points: A love of learning can lead to a lifetime of learning How to use PBL with makerspaces across your curriculum Here’s how schools can better support neurodiverse students For more news on instruction, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Curiosity is a fountain of opportunity for all educators.

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Edsurge

MAY 12, 2025

Its about time that schools dragged math into the modern world, so that it imparts useful skills, Henderson says. That includes how job skills play into math paths for students. She is the director of curriculum for NAF, a nonprofit that is trying to make education more career-focused.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

While classrooms focus on theoretical knowledge, they may fail to prepare students for the real-life challenges they will inevitably face. One in six employers is hesitant to hire young adults due to their lack of a strong work ethic and practical job skills, even as they struggle to fill critical labor gaps.

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eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2024

Ohio is dedicating millions to a curriculum overhaul. Dozens of states are moving to align their teaching practices with the science of reading, a body of research on how children learn that emphasizes explicit phonics instruction alongside helping students build vocabulary and knowledge about the world. Don’t oversimplify this.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 3, 2021

UDL recognizes that every class comprises a wide range of learners with various needs, skills, experiences, knowledge, and interests. Every student, regardless of variability, deserves the best opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge regardless of the learning landscape.

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eSchool News

MARCH 1, 2023

Leading education companies Curriculum Associates and Corwin are partnering to help districts nationwide elevate teaching and learning practices that most impact student growth. To learn more about the Curriculum Associates and Corwin partnership, visit [link]. NORTH BILLERICA, Mass.—

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eSchool News

JUNE 4, 2024

Key points: Critical thinking should not be separate from and on top of what teachers are doing in the classroom How to help students build critical success skills 3 lessons on perseverance from Stoffel the honey badger For more news on durable skills, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Achievement discrepancies among U.S.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 7, 2020

A daily review helps students to master concepts and skills by shifting that information or those skills from controlled processing to automatic processing. A present–pause–discuss format allows the teacher to focus on introducing one concept or skill at a time.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

While mastering technical skills is essential, students must also develop soft skills like communication, collaboration and critical thinking to thrive beyond the classroom. As the workforce continues to shift, Keeney argues, equipping students with soft skills that can adapt to any career path is more important than ever.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

When teachers include too many criteria in a rubric, they may unintentionally assess skills or knowledge they do not spend significant time helping students master. 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

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Washington, DC – Learning Without Tears ’ acclaimed Early Childhood curriculum, Get Set for School® (GSS), will now include the new Assessments to Guide Instruction, an addition to the complete program that provides greater value and more complete foundational learning. Assessment Matters.

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eSchool News

MAY 30, 2025

The kits include ready-to-use sensor systems along with curriculum for teachers and are designed for classrooms of all kinds; no prior technical experience is required. Programs like this equip students with technical knowledge, confidence and adaptability to thrive in diverse and evolving industries.

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eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2023

This sparks greater interest in literature, enabling teachers to facilitate meaningful interactions that inspire more compelling classroom discussions that increase critical thinking skills, delivering better learning outcomes. Gale In Context: Literature helps broaden and deepen students’ knowledge and understanding of the material.”

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eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2025

For students to be truly prepared for their futures, they need academic knowledge, technical expertise, and workforce skills that translate directly into the workplace. A strong curriculum integrates industry certifications, technical skills development, and career pathways that align with workforce demands.

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eSchool News

MAY 26, 2025

The grant will help students gain critical digital skills, enhance career preparation opportunities at Ridgewood and beyond, and ensure teachers have the necessary resources to integrate technology into the classroom effectively. “The Digital Leaders Academy is a testament to the power of partnership and community.

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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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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Engagement Active involvement in learning that is relevant, valuable, and interesting Representation Access to multiple ways to experience or receive information Action and Expression Set goals, monitor and track progress toward goals, engage in metacognitive skill-building through self-assessment and demonstrate knowledge in a variety of ways.

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eSchool News

MAY 2, 2025

As schools, districts, and policymakers grapple with the realities of a rapidly evolving workforce that requires discipline-specific knowledge, high-tech know-how, and hands-on skills, there is a growing recognition that the traditional approaches to preparing students for the real world no longer suffice.

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eSchool News

MAY 24, 2021

Edtech has completely redefined how knowledge is imparted and how skills are acquired. Edtech companies are offering solutions to many of the issues–such as skills gaps, inequality, and unemployment–that have troubled economies globally for the past decade or more.

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eSchool News

MAY 11, 2022

Launched in April, Exploration Generation (ExGen) will provide K-12 educators with free lesson plans and curriculum storylines to help guide students as they explore various concepts in aerospace, engineering, and rocketry. Even as the U.S. We are excited about our collaboration with Estes and NSTA to inspire a new space age generation.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Learning, on the other hand, is defined as “the acquisition of knowledge or skills through experience, study, or by being taught.” Due to the rigidity of curriculum, standardized tests and the controlling nature of compulsory education, playfulness and unstructured time are seen as detrimental to a student’s learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 18, 2024

Adding monthly giving projects to STEM classes helps students learn important skills like problem-solving and teamwork while also teaching them to care about their communities. As educators and society recognize the importance of nurturing well-rounded individuals, monthly giving projects are gaining traction within STEM curriculums.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Key points: Critical thinking should not be separate from and on top of what teachers are doing in the classroom How to help students build critical success skills 3 lessons on perseverance from Stoffel the honey badger For more news on durable skills, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Achievement discrepancies among U.S.

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Critical Thinking Metacognitive Skills Education Knowledge 268

Edsurge

MAY 5, 2025

This uncertainty can be daunting, but one thing is clear: Foundational knowledge in computer science will be essential, no matter what paths they choose. How can we ensure that all students develop the computing skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in an increasingly technology-driven workforce?

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eSchool News

AUGUST 3, 2022

The forced disruption was also the catalyst for students and teachers to quickly acquire digital skills that are ripe to be amplified, taking them from consuming skills to creating skills. For example, a visual demonstration of the task that outlines each step, and explores associated behaviors and skills.

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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. History: Station Rotation Ideas. That is easier to do if they have time to explore, discuss, and reflect.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 11, 2021

I understand the pressure teachers feel to cover the standards and move through their curriculum. The same class may have students who don’t have the necessary prior knowledge or language skills to understand the information presented.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

He knows that having students engage with one another across neighborhoods, nations, and even continents builds cultural understanding, appreciation for diversity, global knowledge and global engagement– learning outcomes we have defined and measured –as well as general academic skills.

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Critical Thinking Knowledge Learning Outcomes Skills 363

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 11, 2024

Such preliminary insights, whether through pre-assessments, diagnostics, or activities aimed at accessing prior knowledge, can illuminate the diverse range of skills, abilities, and needs within a classroom. This variation in student capabilities underscores the importance of letting these insights guide lesson design.

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eSchool News

MARCH 12, 2020

Even positions in traditionally non-STEM fields ( estimated to grow by 9 percent ) will require some sort of technological knowledge. Problem-based STEM curriculum allows students to see the impact of their learning. to connecting skills and applications. Related content: 5 reasons to integrate STEM into online learning.

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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). For each unit, I identify specific target standards/skills that we as a class will focus on.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 7, 2025

Similarly, recent research shows that while 88 percent of district leaders, teachers, parents, and students rate life skills as very important, only 57 percent of students believe their schools adequately teach the life skills needed for future success. Since 2019, the STEM Careers Coalition has reached over 10.7

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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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