eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2024

Educators may feel overwhelmed by and uncertain about this technology, but the call is clear–we must evolve with the world around us in order to help our students be good digital citizens of ALL the technology that is available to them. How is student data being used? Who has access to it? Spoiler alert: yes.)

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2024

(CAE), a nonprofit developer of performance-based assessments that authentically measure students’ essential academic and career skills, today announced the launch of its new Critical Thinking Skills Resources. Each scenario challenges students to solve a problem or make a recommendation.

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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? Do your students feel safe to build?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 27, 2025

Believe it or not, there are a whole list of skills easy enough for a fifth grader (maybe even fourth, but I haven’t had time to test it yet). Over the next months, in this series, I’ll show you how to teach Photoshop skills appropriate for fifth grade and up. These can be adapted to other art programs like Canva.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 28, 2024

The field trip was part of the Foundation’s annual enrichment trip centered on exposing students to burgeoning aerospace and technology careers. So, how did the Crockett Foundation’s students, most of whom attend Title I schools and live in historically under-resourced communities, achieve this sort of success?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Key points: Schools should focus on teaching skills that have enduring value See also: Here’s why STEM Career Days are a great idea See also: Building a STEM pipeline needs to start in kindergarten For more news on STEM learning, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM page First came headlines about AI-driven cheating.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 17, 2023

While your students, who have grown up in the Information Age and think they already know everything, any classroom teacher knows that our students need help more than they think. As a school librarian for the past 11 years, my primary focus has been on helping students become adept navigators of the sea of information they live in.

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Edsurge

MAY 12, 2025

Procedural, boring and, in some cases, totally outdated , math lessons just dont seem to pull students in. It also connects to other issues, such as the rigid class sequences that some experts warn block certain students from advancing in math and that exclude courses like data science that would be useful for students future careers.

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eSchool News

MAY 30, 2025

and the National FFA Organization on Tuesday announced the national expansion of FarmBeats for Students, a cutting-edge educational program integrating smart sensors, data science and artificial intelligence (AI) to teach precision agriculture in classrooms. Microsoft Corp.

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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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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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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 23, 2020

They make it possible for teachers to maintain a human connection with their students and guide their learning from a distance. Below are three suggestions for using these video conferencing platforms to continue teaching students as they learn remotely. #1 3 Conferencing with Students. 3 Conferencing with Students.

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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

JUNE 13, 2023

There is a recurring issue that needs to be addressed–the reluctance to relinquish control to students. In my experience leading the shift to blended learning, the only way to truly engage students in learning is to allow them to actively lead the process, make decisions, and pursue learning through a lens of interest.

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eSchool News

MAY 20, 2024

Key points: Strong news literacy skills are a must-have in today’s online world Turning media literacy into civic engagement Is it fake? It’s critical for students to realize that just because they see something on YouTube or TikTok doesn’t necessarily make it true.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: Esports is more than gaming–it helps students develop critical skills How esports can help students in the classroom (no, seriously!) I started building an esports curriculum and, every time, I got shot down, I would add an element to the curriculum addressing the reasons I was told we couldn’t have a team.

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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. Students in grades 3 through 5 were part of the study from rural and diverse North and South Carolina.

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eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2024

The modern social studies classroom should now be a classroom full of student inquiry and choice. 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.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been around for many years, but the introduction of ChatGPT in November 2022 has generated many discussions of how this technology can impact education – both how students learn and how educators teach. Students may know how to use some technology, but not all. Most of the time, this is not true.

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eSchool News

MAY 20, 2025

But we often ignore one fundamental truth: Learning takes time, and the time needed is different for every student. Some students grasp algebra in days, while others may need weeks. One student might master a new language with ease but struggle with scientific concepts. This rigidity doesnt prepare students for the real world.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

Student success is a critically important issue for school districts–and not simply because districts want students to perform well. Improving student learning and student success is necessary for students to compete in a rapidly changing world that requires critical thinking, creativity, and adaptability.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Key points: Integrating engaging digital tools can sharpen students’ money management skills Increasing K-12 tech accessibility Teaching ethical edtech for future innovators For more news on curriculum trends, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Financial literacy is greatly undervalued in today’s digital age.

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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. In a unit on electricity, students can create simple circuits with batteries, wires, and bulbs.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

At the same time, students needs are more complex than ever: Mental health struggles, widening learning gaps, and a shifting post-graduation landscape demand a renewed focus on empathy and innovation in education. In fact, 93 percent of school health workers say theyve seen an increase in students with anxiety since 2019.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 21, 2025

Understanding your goals helps in prioritizing features that are essential for achieving desired outcomes, such as improving student engagement or accommodating diverse learning needs. To help, Ive put together examples of must-haves, should-haves, and nice-to-haves, with the goal of increasing student performance outcomes.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Our school is a five-year program that works to create first-generation college students. North Carolina is a leading state in the number of “early colleges,” which allow students to earn a college degree with their high school diploma. I always work to make my lessons both informative and accessible for each kid.

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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. Even though it was a hard year to do anything in person, the computer science and coding platform helped keep our students interested in robotics. Gives students real-world knowledge and experience.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

It’s no longer enough to teach technical skills in isolation. Instead, we must create learning environments that foster creativity and adaptability–key traits that will help students thrive in an increasingly complex and tech-driven world. Key points: Industry 5.0 The imperative for Industry 5.0

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eSchool News

MARCH 22, 2024

Rather, teams and tournaments promote collaboration, critical thinking, communication skills, and offer inclusive environments that welcome students from all backgrounds and with all abilities. As we look at examples in schools and the real world, we realize just how much potential these programs have for students.

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eSchool News

JULY 30, 2024

Key points: Engaging STEAM education tools push students to explore learning Can a data literacy program make science more relatable? I am always on the lookout for STEAM-based resources and tools that engage and inspire my students. The free resources are intuitive, easy to use, and tailored to be turnkey.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Key points: Focus on what students can do, instead of what they cant Design thinking in the 21st century is an imperative Empathy, adaptability, and real-world readiness: Supporting students in 2025 For more on a growth mindset, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub In the words of Carol Dweck, Becoming is better than being.

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is using NotebookLM and Gemini for curriculum review and district guidance. CPS staff are creating Gems (custom AI experts in Google Gemini) when they upload the district’s curriculum development evidence guides and rubrics. What are you using AI for in your school/classroom?

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Edsurge

MAY 5, 2025

Students today are shaping identities that will guide them through careers spanning the decades ahead. As educators and industry leaders, we must ask: What do students and their teachers need to prepare for a future that is still unfolding? Every student deserves access; its a fundamental part of literacy.

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eSchool News

MARCH 27, 2024

However, student engagement remains a challenge for many. In speaking with colleagues from across the country, they all seem to agree that igniting student engagement and curiosity has become incredibly difficult since the COVID-19 pandemic. There are many benefits to exposing K-12 students potential career paths.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Concerns about academic dishonesty, loss of critical thinking skills, and inappropriate content creation have sparked discussions about banning AI tools like ChatGPT, Grammarly, and others. AI encourages cheating A common fear is that students will use AI to bypass learning. Misconceptions about AI in education 1.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The best teaching had to do with inquiry, with higher-level thinking, with student-centered project-based learning. What students–especially struggling students–also need is teacher-directed explicit instruction. But learning does not have to be student-driven in order for it to be student-centered.

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eSchool News

MAY 28, 2024

Educators don’t necessarily know which students have been affected by trauma. However, because it impacts such a large number of students, you can use specific strategies to help all students develop resiliency and improve emotional regulation. Students earn PBIS points, which can then be tracked and redeemed.

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