eSchool News

JULY 3, 2025

Set specific, detailed math standards for teacher preparation programs. Review teacher preparation programs to ensure they provide robust math instruction. Provide professional learning and ongoing support for teachers aligned with high-quality math curricula. ranked 34th in math among 78 participating countries in 2022.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

With small class sizes, individualized instruction, and a focus on executive functioning, social-emotional growth, and life skills, AEF offers a unique educational experience tailored to each students needs. These platforms allow students to practice skills at their own pace while giving teachers real-time insights into their progress.

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k12 Digest

JULY 1, 2025

As educators, we’re always finding ways to go beyond the boundaries of traditional Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) courses and supplement the curriculum in a unique and meaningful way. We use clear rubrics, reflective feedback, and skill progression models that prioritize growth over grades. It’s contagious.

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Edsurge

MAY 12, 2025

Its a question that high school and middle school math teachers have heard many times. 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. When would I ever use this?

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eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2025

In today’s world, where misinformation is rampant and digital literacy is more important than ever, students must also develop the critical thinking skills to evaluate sources and identify truth. In fact, every teacher is a reading teacher. Integrate them into curriculum planning. But accessibility alone isn’t enough.

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eSchool News

JULY 8, 2025

Key points: Formulaic writing can constrain thinking and limit creativity Why reliable edtech matters to boost literacy Video game design boosts students’ literacy skills For more news on writing instruction, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Early in our careers, when we were fresh-faced and idealistic (we still are!)

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 14, 2025

Some are edited and/or written by members of the Ask a Tech Teacher crew. Others, by tech teachers who work with the same publisher I do. 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.

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eSchool News

JULY 7, 2025

Specifically, this has allowed us to improve in closing the achievement gap for students with disabilities over the last several years and to provide our teachers with more tailored professional learning for support. For instance, we conduct empathy interviews where we talk with students and staff to find out more about their experiences.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 20, 2025

Here’s the run-down so far this year: LOTS of Resources for Kids’ Online Research Robot Teachers vs Human Teachers How to Find Old Elementary School Teachers How Students Can Build Their Own Apps 15 Websites on Natural Disasters Online Sites to Teach Mouse Skills Does Mindfulness Make Your Class Better?

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Currently serving as the school leader in Vietnam, he brings over a decade of experience in school leadership, teacher training, and educational transformation. Nam has received multiple international accolades, including the Top 50 Global Teacher Prize Finalist and the Asia Educator of the Year Award. I am also pursuing a Ph.D.

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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. Albuquerque Public Schools is focusing on grant writing and lesson planning.

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eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2025

Learn from their journey, featuring the innovative AI Trust You Add-On that fosters stronger student-teacher trust. Igniting STEM Learning Across the Elementary Curriculum : Explore our innovative unit planning approach that ignites student creativity and problem-solving through engineering design.

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eSchool News

JULY 8, 2025

Here are 5 high-caliber digital resources that can help K-5 educators connect their curriculum to the imagination of their students. This tool is especially powerful for developing creativity and communication skills. It also includes question sets to aid in developing reading comprehension skills and vocabulary.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2025

This session is tailored for curriculum professionals and educators that are passionate about leveraging AI to enhance student learning, engage all students, and improve learning outcomes. Teachers can meet students academically, mentally, and socially.

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Ethics Game-Based Learning Feedback Math 271

Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 19, 2025

I’m picturing a lot of family time, slower mornings, and leisure reading in my future, but I also like to spend some time brushing up on my teaching skills each summer. Whether you’re a brand-new teacher or an experienced professional, you’re sure to find something just for your needs. to focus on yourself.

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eSchool News

JULY 17, 2025

Instead of looking at each new technology as a tool that must be integrated in the curriculum, why not determine what is missing from current instruction and identify what prevents integration from occurring naturally? These are not the only tools available to teachers. These include human-made items (i.e.

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Learning Lecturing Internet Textbooks 176

eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2025

Jay McTighe, Author and Consultant, McTighe and Associates (Columbia, MD) Andreas Schleicher, Director for Education and Skills, OECD (Paris, France) ISTE Distinguished District Award This award honors school districts that demonstrate effectiveness and innovation in using technology to improve student outcomes and engagement.

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k12 Digest

JULY 1, 2025

As educators, we’re always finding ways to go beyond the boundaries of traditional Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) courses and supplement the curriculum in a unique and meaningful way. We use clear rubrics, reflective feedback, and skill progression models that prioritize growth over grades. It’s contagious.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 16, 2025

The Ask a Tech Teacher team has done that with this article on– Is Online Schooling a Good Fit for Teens? Programs like eLearning often offer a mix of live instruction, recorded lessons, and one-on-one teacher support. Skills that are essential in college and the workforce.

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eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2025

Teachers must align instructional content with state and national standards, prepare and organize materials, and thoughtfully structure collaborative learning experiences to ensure effective learning outcomes. Robotics-based activities can significantly enhance student engagement, promote hands-on learning, and cultivate 21st-century skills.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

What if the missing ingredient in student achievement isn’t better curriculum, tech, or teachers, but better motivation? What if the key to unlocking motivation isn’t something intrinsic to students, but something found in their relationships with peers, teachers, mentors, and communities? Or modding computers.

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eSchool News

MAY 20, 2025

Ask any teacher, and they will tell you that the pace of learning is not universal. Teachers, caught in the middle, are forced to move on to the next lesson, even when the students in front of them have not fully mastered the last one. Some students grasp algebra in days, while others may need weeks. So, whats the alternative?

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k12 Digest

JUNE 24, 2025

She believes that schools should not just educate minds but also build communities where students, parents, and teachers work together to create meaningful change. This philosophy is embedded in the British Curriculum, which offers both structure and flexibility. Our goal is to help them define it on their own terms.”

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Currently serving as the school leader in Vietnam, he brings over a decade of experience in school leadership, teacher training, and educational transformation. Nam has received multiple international accolades, including the Top 50 Global Teacher Prize Finalist and the Asia Educator of the Year Award. I am also pursuing a Ph.D.

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Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 144

Edsurge

JULY 9, 2025

School shouldn’t just be a place to learn academic skills, but a place for students to practice making meaningful decisions about their learning and lives. In grade school, I was a confident student who knew how to ace tests and please my teachers. Once I got to college, however, my A-student record failed me.

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Edsurge

MAY 27, 2025

True leadership involves not only encouraging teachers to reconnect with their purpose but also ensuring that they are seen, heard and supported, writes Ryan Burns, an instructional coach and adjunct professor in Warwick, Rhode Island, and a 2024-2025 fellow of the EdSurge Voices of Change Writing Fellowship.

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eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2025

Learn from their journey, featuring the innovative AI Trust You Add-On that fosters stronger student-teacher trust. Igniting STEM Learning Across the Elementary Curriculum : Explore our innovative unit planning approach that ignites student creativity and problem-solving through engineering design.

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Art Math STEM Participation 148

Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2025

These essential, durable skills are at the heart of frameworks like ISTE’s Standards for Students and the Partnership for 21st Century Learning’s framework , which emphasize what students need to thrive in school and beyond. Future-Ready Skills: Participants gain experience in public speaking and digital design.

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Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2025

A follow-up study in 2025 confirmed this trend, highlighting even steeper declines where secondary students have fewer opportunities to build new skills. Creativity now ranks among the top skills employers seek , alongside analytical thinking and AI literacy. This isn’t just an education issue — it’s a workforce one.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 18, 2025

Here are thoughts from the Ask a Tech Teacher team: Blending Montessori and Technology: Finding the Right Balance in Early Childhood Education These days, it seems that all toddlers master how to swipe across a screen before they learn to tie their shoes. What About Teachers? What is the intersection of the two?

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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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Skills Art Intelligence Curriculum 92

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Charlotte, NC Discovery Education , the creators of indispensable K-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world, today announced an exciting new slate of standards-aligned educational content and instructional resources for Back-to-School 2025 that will inspire teachers and engage students.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 24, 2025

This shows that it is important to position AI as a tool, not a teacher. Teachers should train students to verify AI information with real sources. Over-reliance on AI could lead to gaps in fundamental skills, as students may not critically engage with the material. How can AI tutors affect long-term academic performance?

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 7, 2025

A good classroom management system, a novel list, and a set of writing prompts go a long way to set students and teachers up for success. We’ve gathered our favorite 8th grade ELA teacher essentials, including tips for brand-new teachers and seasoned veterans alike. Include review materials in your curriculum 3.

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eSchool News

JULY 2, 2025

These improvements broaden DreamBox Reading’s coverage to support all PreK-5 learners and expand educators’ abilities to develop students’ foundational skills and confidence in reading through personalized instruction. This adaptivity ensures that students are met where they are with just-right instruction and fun activities.

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Reading Education Intelligence Schools 130

eSchool News

JULY 1, 2025

It includes an exclusive Career and Technical Education (CTE) content pack that helps students explore real-world career paths and develops key soft skills that builds student confidence and competence for the world of work. ClassVR Xplorer ClassVR Xplorer takes immersive education to the next level, with significant hardware advancements.

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Education Critical Thinking Accessibility High School 130

Teaching with a Mountain View

JULY 10, 2025

What curriculum should you use? I’m here to share my advice to new homeschool parents (or veterans) from the perspective of a veteran teacher and someone who has homeschooled. I still had my kids use binders/folders/notebooks so they were developing good organization skills. Take a deep breath!

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