eSchool News

APRIL 20, 2015

Project-based learning enhances and accelerates curriculum in this classroom. If you’re doing it right, most project-based learning will hit every area of the curriculum, whether it’s social studies, math, reading, or even technology. This year we did a huge unit on inventions.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 24, 2020

Curriculum-Based Assessment (CBA), often equated with Curriculum-Based Measurement (CBM), is any form of assessment that measures progress toward fulfillment of a stated curriculum. CBAs are typically designed by the educator but in some cases are available for download from the curriculum provider for free or fee.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2024

To close knowledge gaps and support every student, IXL equips Missouri educators with its award-winning PK-5 ELA curriculum, which personalizes learning and is grounded in the Science of Reading methodology. About IXL Currently used by 16 million students and in 96 of the top 100 U.S.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Chief Academic Officer for 95 Percent Group Laura Stewart noted that 95 Phonics Core Program® Word Study, Grades 4 and 5 is a natural evolution for the company’s phonics ecosystem, a cohesive suite of products and professional learning services aligned with the Science of Reading.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 25, 2015

With a new video, standards-based exercises and an interactive creative challenge each week, the dynamic series provides a unique platform to teach core subjects through real-world news and promote the development of important skills like reading, writing and critical thinking. “We

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Priceless Ponderings

APRIL 14, 2025

Priceless Ponderings The Best Homeschool Social Studies Curriculum for Busy Parents Finding the perfect homeschool social studies curriculum can feel overwhelming. If you’re a busy parent, you need a curriculum that simplifies your life while making social studies exciting for your child.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2018

When I was teaching social studies in elementary school, I often found that while my ideas were endless, my planning time was limited. Despite my best efforts, I struggled to adequately prepare for all of my social studies lessons in a given week. Cross-curricular learning.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

The district turned to IXL because of its ability to align perfectly to Austin ISD’s textbooks and curriculum, plus IXL’s broad range of skills that individualize instruction and empower every student. Using student data from the curriculum and diagnostic, IXL gives every learner a personalized action plan for growth.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 17, 2017

The very first year I taught middle school science, I found myself teaching more reading lessons than I had ever expected—and that didn’t change when I switched to a middle school math classroom two years later. It’s not just the Language Arts or Reading teacher’s sole responsibility to teach literacy. Mary Moen.

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eSchool News

MAY 8, 2023

Featuring a dynamic and diverse group of educators, episodes offer age-appropriate content focusing on foundational reading, writing and literacy skills, with literacy coaches modeling best practices for using science of reading-based pedagogy.

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eSchool News

JUNE 29, 2022

MADISON, WI – Today, Open Up Resources and Kiddom announced Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD ) has selected its top-rated EL Education K-5 Education Language Arts (ELA) curriculum for its 31 elementary schools in support of the district’s efforts to prioritize early literacy and beyond. Share assignments digitally; ?

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Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2019

Like many educators, Christy Stanley wants her students to practice close reading and deep learning. They don’t know how to slow down their reading.” Three years ago, Stanley’s district discovered a powerful ally in its quest to get kids to pause and really process what they’re reading. I was impressed,” says Stanley.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

That’s the perspective of John Costilla, Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer at Capstone , the nation’s leading educational publisher of K-5 digital solutions, children’s books, and literacy programs for school libraries, classrooms, and at-home reading.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

Kids Discover, a provider of online science and social studies curriculum, is excited to announce the winners of its Cross-Curricular Lesson-Building Contest. Read more. CSEdWeek, taking place from December 5-11, 2016, is an annual program dedicated to inspiring K-12 students to take an interest in computer science.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 6, 2016

If you’d like to be featured in our S’Cool Tools column, click here to leave your very own Teacher Case Study. Written by Doug , a high school social studies teacher from Illinois. Written by Don , an Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Technology from New York. Lexia Reading Core5.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2018

UDL, which is a set of principles for curriculum development that aims to provide all students an equal opportunity to learn, can be used by educators at any grade level or subject area. Through lectures, readings, discussions, graphic representations, videos, and hands-on artistic models, teachers have ways to share information.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

They are at an early college level, which fits in nicely with my students reading college-level literature. There are a ton of authors who take key moments in history, complicated government systems, and other civics concepts and turn them into children’s books that can be used by students of all ages.

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eSchool News

MARCH 12, 2023

In 2019, Nearpod acquired Flocabulary, a learning platform that engages students in academically rigorous K–12 curriculum while promoting literacy through music videos. In March of 2021, Nearpod was acquired by Renaissance, a global leader in assessment, reading, and math solutions for pre-K–12 schools and districts.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2020

With a focus on inquiry and critical thinking, the programs’ curriculum boosts student engagement with digital activities, culturally responsive content, and support for integrating social emotional learning skills. Election Resources — provides up-to-date U.S.

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Edsurge

MARCH 15, 2024

To be clear, this assignment would require students to analyze documents and write their own responses using evidence, which are important skills of course, but it would inevitably lead to me manically red inking papers that ultimately were written because I assigned an essay that would only ever be read by me. Who would read their work?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 29, 2021

World Read Aloud Day. Websites to Enhance Social Studies. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. 100th Day of School Activities. Free Posters. Why Kindergartners Must Learn Tech.

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eSchool News

JULY 7, 2023

However, specific themes are certainly starting to come together as I look back on my footage and notes and as I begin to read other folks’ commentary online. state standards in science, social studies and English Language Arts. I’ve already touched upon some of this and intend to explore more in the next few weeks.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Front Row ELA applies same fundamental teaching techniques as the company’s math program to help students succeed in reading comprehension. Front Row Education has launched Front Row ELA, a new reading comprehension program for first through eighth grade classrooms.

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Edsurge

MARCH 31, 2021

But they weren’t reading from a textbook. Civics Education Is at a Crossroads This knowledge gap is due in large part to the sidelining of K-12 social studies since the early 2000s, with the implementation of No Child Left Behind. They were roleplaying. Let me set the scene for you.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Through this partnership, all 33 schools in the district will use IXL to supplement math, English language arts, science and social studies instruction. “At Laredo ISD, we want to provide the very best learning tools for our children,” said Dr. Gerardo Cruz , Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

The latest proof point is Mystery Science , a provider of elementary-grade science curriculum, which has been acquired by Discovery Education. Lessons are designed with an inquiry-based approach, where students and teachers explore science “mysteries” collaboratively through videos, reading and hands-on activities.

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eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2025

Seventeen characters with diverse backgrounds help students practice speaking skills by engaging with content in academic subjects such as math, science, social studies, and general knowledge. For more information, visit lexialearning.com.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 10, 2019

EdSurge talked with with Kimberly Tew, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction in Robbinsville, New Jersey, to get a better understanding of how districts are preparing for the mandate. We’ve been trying to answer these questions: What is not being highlighted in our existing curriculum? How do we find resources?

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

We utilize hands-on, innovative STEM curriculum to bring learning to life. But what about when you’re teaching English or social studies? We’ve found that incorporating virtual reality technology is a great way to make STEM accessible and engaging across the curriculum.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 1, 2016

Through this new collaboration, Wilson County educators will, beginning in the 2016-2017 school year, integrate Discovery Education’s Science Techbook (Grades K-12), Social Studies Techbook (Grades 6-8) and Math Techbook (Grades 6-12) into classroom instruction.

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Edsurge

MAY 19, 2021

In my state of North Carolina, newly proposed legislation by the general assembly, called HB324 “Ensuring Dignity and Non-Discrimination in Schools,” reads as a litany of statements that seek to prevent this vision. When I read bills such as HB324, I am left with three questions: Who will be harmed by these laws?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 24, 2017

K-6 math curriculum (with a separate program for pre-K) is versatile, easy-to-use, and nicely differentiated for varied learning and teaching strategies. Instructions include cross-curricular connections that link math to other subjects like social studies, science, and language arts. How to use Stepping Stones.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2018

UDL, which is a set of principles for curriculum development that aims to provide all students an equal opportunity to learn, can be used by educators at any grade level or subject area. Through lectures, readings, discussions, graphic representations, videos, and hands-on artistic models, teachers have ways to share information.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2016

Read more. A new K-12 digital solution from Britannica Digital Learning , called LaunchPacks: Social Studies, is designed for classroom use and to make lesson planning more efficient. The solution helps teachers engage students with ready-to-use content that covers the entire curriculum.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 15, 2021

Schools and districts in the state can now support blended learning with IXL and implement the Real-Time Diagnostic to assess students’ knowledge levels in math and reading. IXL serves approximately 67,000 students in Rhode Island, which accounts for more than 40 percent of learners in the state.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

Learning Upgrade , an ed-tech company providing digital, differentiated literacy curriculum designed for English language learners (ELLs), launched a mobile app to increase accessibility and expand offerings to a wide range of English learners. ELLs of all ages are now able to work through lessons anytime and anywhere. subsidiary.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

“Curriculum is becoming commoditized.” That can give them pause when it comes to investing in propriety K-12 curriculum products. That can give them pause when it comes to investing in propriety K-12 curriculum products. With OERs, educators can become curriculum makers. And he’s not alone. We do not track grants.)SurveyEdSurge

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