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5 math curriculum insights from educators

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Instead of asking for the usual feedback on curriculum, I posed a different question. Here are the passionate and clear responses educators provided when I asked, “What does your ideal math curriculum look like?” It empowers teachers to facilitate collaborative learning. It inspires problem-solving and productive struggle.

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Slooh’s New Earth Science Curriculum Offers Standards-Aligned Learning Activities Utilizing Orbital Satellite Feeds

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.

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The clock is ticking: Why standardized schedules don’t work for learning

eSchool News

MAY 20, 2025

But we often ignore one fundamental truth: Learning takes time, and the time needed is different for every student. Ask any teacher, and they will tell you that the pace of learning is not universal. And yet, our education system insists on treating time as the fixed variable in the equation of learning–even when we know better.

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Universally Designed Blended Learning

Catlin Tucker

MAY 3, 2021

So, how do we design and facilitate learning experiences to remove barriers and allow all students to succeed? How can we leverage technology to provide meaningful choices within a learning experience and create the time and space needed to work with individual students or small groups of learners? Second, technology is here to stay.

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CompTIA Spark introduces free high-quality technology curriculum for middle grade classrooms

eSchool News

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Responding to a critical gap in technology education, CompTIA Spark has launched free technology curriculum specifically for middle grade classrooms, grades 5-8. The nonprofit organization worked with educators across the country to develop the curriculum.

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How to use PBL with makerspaces across your curriculum

eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2024

Combining PBL with makerspaces (also called maker education) gives educators an infinite number of projects, assignments, and activities that engage students and truly immerse them in learning. Educators talk about writing across the curriculum–what about arts across the curriculum? The best part? Why maker education?

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Reimagining attendance: A curriculum approach for K-12 students and parents

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? Here’s why we should consider attendance as part of the curriculum. By treating attendance as a curriculum topic, we open up new avenues for engagement and learning.

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Adding AI to your K-12 digital citizenship curriculum

eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2024

Applying old habits to new technologies Teaching students about AI allows them to not only learn its abilities but also begin to question its limitations. Luckily, educators don’t need to know everything about AI to teach it because they are already pros at teaching digital citizenship.

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How to integrate environmental concepts into every subject

eSchool News

MAY 12, 2025

When I was in the classroom, I quickly learned that students are feeling this eco-anxiety whether were talking about climate change or not. My goal became connecting students to nature through their passions and connecting teachers standards-driven curriculum to nature through environmental literacy.

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Removing Barriers with UDL and Blended Learning

Catlin Tucker

MAY 11, 2021

Like many, this teacher felt intense pressure to teach the standards and wasn’t sure how to embrace Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and blended learning. There is often a tension created by the pressure put on teachers to cover content with the student-centered approach to learning described by UDL and blended learning.

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Designing and Facilitating Learning for an Alternating A-B Hybrid Schedule

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

As schools prepare to accommodate more in-person learning, many are opting for a hybrid schedule that divides the student body into two groups that will alternate days on campus to keep numbers lower in classrooms and allow for social distancing. Cohort A will be half a week ahead of cohort B in terms of the content and curriculum.

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HMH Launches Performance Suite: A Unified Solution for Curriculum, Assessment and Professional Development

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

BOSTON – Adaptive learning company HMH today announced HMH Performance Suite –a first-of-its-kind teaching and learning solution that integrates assessment, Tier 1 curriculum and instruction to harmonize K-12 classroom teaching practices on a single platform. Liberty Elementary School in Tulare, Calif.

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Connecting learning to career exploration

eSchool News

JANUARY 7, 2025

Together, these insights highlight an urgent need to connect classroom learning to future careers by 2025. Through Career Connect, professionals from a wide range of industries virtually visit classrooms, sharing not only their unique career path, but also how the lessons students learn today can transform into real-world applications.

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Real-life work experiences: The unseen curriculum for high school success

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Work-based learning partnerships are not just an add-on to the high school experience; they’re a transformative element that can lead to remarkable success. He learned what it meant to be relied upon by his employer and colleagues. They learn the value of a dollar and the satisfaction of earning their way.

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Smithsonian and Carolina Biological Announce New Study Results and Effectiveness of their K – 5 Science Curriculum

eSchool News

JANUARY 8, 2025

.–( BUSINESS WIRE )– The Smithsonian Science Education Center and Carolina Biological announced new independent study results showing the Smithsonian Science for the Classroom curriculum improved students scores in N.C. Keiser Director of the Smithsonian Science Education Center.

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Introducing The Edge, a Breakthrough SEL and Life Skills Curriculum for Middle and High School Students

eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2025

The Edge , an innovative, research-based social-emotional and life skills curriculum,creates a dynamic and effective learningenvironment where middle and high school students can build the social-emotional and life-readiness skills needed to succeed in school, relationships, and life. Compelling Content.

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AEF Schools: Empowering Students with Individualized Learning, Social Growth, and Real-World Skills

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

That vision became AEF Schools , a place designed for students who needed something differenta structured, supportive environment where learning goes beyond textbooks and tests. Learning That Works for Every Student Imagine a student who is bright, curious, and eager to learn but constantly struggles in a traditional classroom.

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Personalizing history for more impactful student learning

eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2024

Students should be learning the contextual background of a subject and working on the skills they need to critically analyze social studies content. Because the curriculum in a class like AP U.S. The culture and climate of the social studies classroom has changed, and the way teachers teach social studies has to change with it.

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Making Math Class Relevant to Real Life

Edsurge

MAY 12, 2025

Will Learn for Jobs Experts have spotlighted the need to change high school graduation requirements for math, focusing them more tightly on skills that will translate to better working lives for students, an approach that will emphasize data literacy, economics and financial literacy.

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Podcasting for learning–and an antidote to screen time?

eSchool News

JUNE 4, 2024

Key points: Podcasts can swap out screen time with audio-based, thought-provoking leisure 5 digital resources to inspire curiosity and engage students 3 things to consider when designing digital learning experiences For more news on learning technologies, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub This piece was coauthored with Daniel Curtis.

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Fine-tuning learning spaces for neurodiverse students

eSchool News

AUGUST 26, 2024

As schools seek to ensure all students learn to their fullest potential, a new guide explores ideas and strategies for creating inclusive learning spaces. While there are neurodiverse students in every school in the country, many learning environments are not designed to address their unique gifts and needs.

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How 4 districts use AI tools to transform education

eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

A recent Google blog post outlines how four different school districts are leveraging Google AI tools, like Gemini and NotebookLM, for innovative teaching and learning. Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is using NotebookLM and Gemini for curriculum review and district guidance. What are you using AI for in your school/classroom?

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Enhancing learning through AI and human educators

eSchool News

JULY 15, 2024

In exploring the pros and cons of AI instruction versus human educator instruction, a hybrid model emerges that leverages the strengths of both to maximize learning and knowledge retention. The advantages and limitations of AI in education AI in education brings numerous advantages, such as personalization, accessibility, and scalability.

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Verizon Innovative Learning brings esports to classrooms

eSchool News

AUGUST 26, 2024

For more news on sports, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub In time for back-to-school season, Verizon is launching a free scholastic high school esports league through its free Verizon Innovative Learning HQ portal. The esports league opened for registration in early August and runs from September 23 to December 13.

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Closing the K-2 learning gap through systematic writing instruction

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

What systematic writing instruction looks like Learning how to write should go hand-in-hand with learning how to read. As children learn to decode words and sentences, teachers can reinforce this skill by teaching sentence structure, engaging students in sentence-building activities while providing structured handwriting practice.

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9 ways to honor diversity and cultivate safe learning spaces

eSchool News

JULY 17, 2024

For students, feeling safe emotionally and physically in their learning environment is fundamental. Bloom’s Taxonomy: Enhancing learning through cultural relevance Bloom’s Taxonomy offers a framework for educational objectives, emphasizing higher-order thinking skills such as analyzing, evaluating, and creating.

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Baked-in bias or sweet equity: AI’s role in motivation and deep learning

eSchool News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Key points: It is critical to monitor AI systems for bias and impact on student groups AI use guide helps students navigate AI in learning AI’s transformative role in accessibility For more news on AI and bias, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub In the quickly evolving landscape of AI, education stands at the forefront.

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Lessons from an online teacher: Supporting phenomena-based learning

eSchool News

MARCH 19, 2025

Our rigorous curriculum is taught by Pennsylvania-certified teachers trained to provide virtual instruction in real time and is focused on providing all students the educational resources and out-of-classroom experiences they need to become successful, lifelong learners. There is also a free trial.

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Family support is key to closing learning gaps

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Eighty-seven percent of educators believe this could be the top area for additional support to address learning losses. Other top causes for learning gaps include mental health and social-emotional struggles (38 percent) and lack of students completing their homework or studying (35 percent).

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5 approaches that engage middle school students in STEM learning

eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Incorporate hands-on activities and experiments Hands-on activities let students engage directly with STEM concepts, making learning tangible and memorable. Use project-based learning for real-world problem solving Project-based learning (PBL) prompts students to learn by engaging in real-world and meaningful projects.

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5 ways teaching science with probeware promotes 3D learning

eSchool News

MAY 30, 2024

Key points: Probeware helps connect students to in-depth learning opportunities Black students need more STEM career exposure 5 helpful hacks for managing a STEM classroom For more news on science learning, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub Are you looking for effective ways to integrate three-dimensional learning into your science classroom?

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3 strategies to support inclusive learning

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The IDEA act also guarantees that students with disabilities have the right to engage in the Least Restrictive Learning Environment (LRE) that best meets their individual needs. Here are three strategies for educators to support inclusive learning: 1. This requires some training for educators on how to create more inclusive classrooms.

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21 priorities for student success and learning in 2025

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

Improving student learning and student success is necessary for students to compete in a rapidly changing world that requires critical thinking, creativity, and adaptability. Learning losses and persistent equity challenges linger even as the world marks one more year since the COVID pandemic. –Dr.

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Lifelong learning: Developing skills across all ages

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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Hands-on learning will help Gen Alpha reach new levels of technical innovation

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The answer lies in immersive, hands-on learning experiences that start from a young age. I’ve seen firsthand how experiential learning opportunities encourage kids to build, create and innovate throughout their lives. Classroom learning can only go so far.

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Post-pandemic, a new era of teaching and learning

eSchool News

MARCH 17, 2025

As schools closed their doors, remote learning became the primary mode of instruction, accelerating edtech’s role in classrooms. Learning management systems and digital resources became indispensable for assigning work, tracking progress, and providing feedback.

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7 principles of outdoor learning for early childhood

eSchool News

MAY 7, 2024

Key points: The outdoors is teeming with teachable moments Outdoor classrooms should outlast COVID How outdoor learning spaces lead to STEM engagement For more news on outdoor learning, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Spending time outdoors and engaging in active play has all kinds of benefits for young children.

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Online and Hybrid Learning Strategies: eSN Innovation Roundtable

eSchool News

JULY 22, 2024

We can’t discuss online and hybrid learning without acknowledging the role the COVID-19 pandemic played in forcing districts to move fully online for virtual instruction, later paving the way for hybrid learning as classrooms slowly reopened for small groups of students. We had some experience with online learning.”

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The four promises of school: Building a future-focused, student-centered learning environment

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Joy: Cultivating a love for learning Imagine a school where students eagerly anticipate each day, where learning is synonymous with excitement and discovery. This joy in learning lays the groundwork for lifelong educational enthusiasm and resilience. This vision underscores the first promise of Joy.

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Schools and Districts Nationwide Partner with TinkRworks to Engage Students in STEAM Project-Based Learning

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

This fall, several public, private, and charter schools have launched or renewed partnerships with TinkRworks to implement STEAM project-based learning in their classrooms. Our STEAM curriculum and projects come ready-to-teach and can be used by teachers of all experience levels, even if they’ve never taught STEAM subjects before. “Our

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Disrupting U.S. schools wasn’t possible before–that may be changing

eSchool News

MAY 19, 2025

Yes, there have been Disruptive Innovations in how students learn, namely, in the form factor. Consider that even just 15 years ago, the dominant curriculum companies were clear: McGraw-Hill, Pearson, and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH). All textbook companies. public schools at the time.

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3 edtech tools for station rotation in early learning

eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2025

In elementary classrooms, the most effective model of blended learning is called the station rotation model. In elementary classrooms, the most effective model of blended learning is called the station rotation model. According to Blended Learning Universe (n.d.),

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5 ways kids will learn about careers in 2025

eSchool News

JANUARY 13, 2025

There is no substitute for real world learning starting in high school. The top reasons selected include the opportunity to participate in hands-on learning (44 percent) and the ability to complete such programs faster than they could earn a college degree (41 percent). High school internships will become more prevalent.

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TEDx Talk – Education Reimagined: Student-led Learning

Catlin Tucker

JULY 30, 2024

Do you feel like our current approach to teaching and learning is working for either teachers or students? This belief is what drove me to develop my TEDx Talk titled “ Education Reimagined: Student-Led Learning.” If you answered, “no,” we are on the same page. Click the image to watch!

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5 math curriculum insights from educators

Slooh’s New Earth Science Curriculum Offers Standards-Aligned Learning Activities Utilizing Orbital Satellite Feeds

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The clock is ticking: Why standardized schedules don’t work for learning

Universally Designed Blended Learning

CompTIA Spark introduces free high-quality technology curriculum for middle grade classrooms

How to use PBL with makerspaces across your curriculum

Reimagining attendance: A curriculum approach for K-12 students and parents

Adding AI to your K-12 digital citizenship curriculum

How to integrate environmental concepts into every subject

Removing Barriers with UDL and Blended Learning

Designing and Facilitating Learning for an Alternating A-B Hybrid Schedule

HMH Launches Performance Suite: A Unified Solution for Curriculum, Assessment and Professional Development

Connecting learning to career exploration

Real-life work experiences: The unseen curriculum for high school success

Smithsonian and Carolina Biological Announce New Study Results and Effectiveness of their K – 5 Science Curriculum

Introducing The Edge, a Breakthrough SEL and Life Skills Curriculum for Middle and High School Students

AEF Schools: Empowering Students with Individualized Learning, Social Growth, and Real-World Skills

Personalizing history for more impactful student learning

Making Math Class Relevant to Real Life

Podcasting for learning–and an antidote to screen time?

Fine-tuning learning spaces for neurodiverse students

How 4 districts use AI tools to transform education

Enhancing learning through AI and human educators

Verizon Innovative Learning brings esports to classrooms

Closing the K-2 learning gap through systematic writing instruction

9 ways to honor diversity and cultivate safe learning spaces

Baked-in bias or sweet equity: AI’s role in motivation and deep learning

Lessons from an online teacher: Supporting phenomena-based learning

Family support is key to closing learning gaps

5 approaches that engage middle school students in STEM learning

5 ways teaching science with probeware promotes 3D learning

3 strategies to support inclusive learning

21 priorities for student success and learning in 2025

Lifelong learning: Developing skills across all ages

Hands-on learning will help Gen Alpha reach new levels of technical innovation

Post-pandemic, a new era of teaching and learning

7 principles of outdoor learning for early childhood

Online and Hybrid Learning Strategies: eSN Innovation Roundtable

The four promises of school: Building a future-focused, student-centered learning environment

Schools and Districts Nationwide Partner with TinkRworks to Engage Students in STEAM Project-Based Learning

Disrupting U.S. schools wasn’t possible before–that may be changing

3 edtech tools for station rotation in early learning

5 ways kids will learn about careers in 2025

TEDx Talk – Education Reimagined: Student-led Learning

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