eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2025

This year, I judged the middle school career research event, which allows students to explore careers of interest by completing a career interest survey, researching a field, and presenting key details such as education requirements, job outlook, salary, and what a typical workday looks like. What problems are students interested in solving?

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Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2025

Odgers, a professor of psychological science and informatics at UC Irvine, launched a national survey to investigate the use of AI among teens, parents and educators. Hayes recalls one teen participant who self-published a book that used an AI-generated image on the cover. And they themselves also recognize this.”

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Essay Ethics Fairness Assignments 165

Faculty Focus

MAY 20, 2025

Without adequate reading, students will be reluctant, or unable, to participate in class discussions and conversations for lack of understanding and fear of not measuring-up to peers (Severe, E., Preparing to join classroom discussions requires intentional preparation. Stalnaker, J., Hubbard, A., H., & Bailey, E.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Nam Ngo Thanh is an educational leader, innovator, and advocate for equity-driven, holistic learning. Currently serving as the school leader in Vietnam, he brings over a decade of experience in school leadership, teacher training, and educational transformation.

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Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 145

Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2025

Meanwhile, in my online section of the same course, students worked through carefully crafted modules at their own pace, their participation in discussion boards ebbing and flowing unpredictably. One of the most powerful techniques in my traditional classroom is the think-pair-share discussion format.

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Active Learning Activities Learning Minute Papers 66

Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

Creating a classroom in the service of social justice (The Metropolitan Center for Urban Education, 2008) requires a profound understanding of the impact of human diversity on teaching and learning (Cushner et al., Tell a colleague that you are committing to the work of becoming a more inclusive educator.

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Accessibility Disabilities Learning Disabilities Special Education 96

Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

This article explores how these three components can reshape flipped learning and address persistent challenges such as student unpreparedness, fear of participation, and lack of motivation. Educators must dig deeper to explore these sentiments and confront the emotional undercurrents that influence classroom behavior.

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Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 89

Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

This article explores how these three components can reshape flipped learning and address persistent challenges such as student unpreparedness, fear of participation, and lack of motivation. Educators must dig deeper to explore these sentiments and confront the emotional undercurrents that influence classroom behavior.

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Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 95

Teach Hub

MAY 16, 2025

Think-Pair-Share is a three-step discussion routine that helps students build confidence in their ideas before they share them with a larger group. These types of questions not only get students thinking but also give them something to discuss. That little difference shows what active participation actually sounds like.

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Fairness Social Studies Questions Science 81

eSchool News

JULY 1, 2025

The pilot program, in which four GSO students worked with approximately 200 students from the Providence Public School District middle school, was developed by the Rhode Island Department of Education and funded by a $10,000 STEMx Challenge Grant. This ensured that all students at our school were included in the discussions.”

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Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2025

As classrooms across the country become more linguistically diverse, educators face a growing challenge: ensuring that every student, regardless of English proficiency, can access learning, participate fully and feel included. Today, emergent bilingual (EB) students, also known as English learners, account for 10.6 percent of U.S.

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English Language Languages Assignments 128

Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

Students in higher education also deserve nurturing spaces that focus on utilizing their personalized strengths and needs to foster increased academic and social development. A costly misconception is that pedagogical approaches in higher education must be lecture-based and teacher-led.

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Elevate k12

MAY 15, 2025

Digital platforms, new instructional models, and creative tech integrations are helping educators connect with MLs in ways that are interactive, inclusive, and highly effective. When paired with strong instructional practices, these tools open up more ways for students to participate, process, and thrive. or What word do you hear?

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Language Languages Participation Writing 52

Teach Hub

JUNE 12, 2025

Each role targets a specific reading skill, and when students cycle through all four, they’re not just reading, they’re processing, discussing, and deepening their understanding. Here we’ll explain how it works and why it’s worth educators using it in their classroom. or “What message is the author trying to send here?”

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Reading Discussions Fairness Questions 67

Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

Students in higher education also deserve nurturing spaces that focus on utilizing their personalized strengths and needs to foster increased academic and social development. A costly misconception is that pedagogical approaches in higher education must be lecture-based and teacher-led.

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Assignments Art Critical Thinking Motivation 62

Cult of Pedagogy

APRIL 27, 2025

” Another advantage is the fact that they require every student to participate “something in social psychology we call the diffusion of responsibility. You can do completion or participation, but I would avoid assigning points you don’t want to create anxiety around making mistakes.” It’s crickets.

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Multiple Choice Questions Teachers Writing Questions 80

Faculty Focus

JULY 10, 2025

What if I told you the education system isn’t broken—it’s working exactly the way it was built to? But what we see in higher education—missed assignments, low engagement, quiet classrooms—isn’t always a motivation issue. Rethink Participation Not everyone feels comfortable speaking up in class. Often, it’s a preparedness gap.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 10, 2025

What if I told you the education system isn’t broken—it’s working exactly the way it was built to? But what we see in higher education—missed assignments, low engagement, quiet classrooms—isn’t always a motivation issue. Rethink Participation Not everyone feels comfortable speaking up in class. Often, it’s a preparedness gap.

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Teaching Elementary School Elementary School Failure 54

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Something broke in American education these past years. You might argue that the traditional classroom still plays an essential role in education, but the rapid growth of online and hybrid models suggests otherwise. This shift raises critical questions about the future of education: How will teachers adapt their roles?

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Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 135

Faculty Focus

JUNE 24, 2025

Students may feel lonely, and faculty can feel overwhelmed even in well-designed online classes; however, a focus on engagement and well-being educators can support faculty and students via simple, low-tech, and personalized strategies in conjunction with the learning platform. Learning does not occur in isolation.

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eLearning Students Assignments Feedback 70

Faculty Focus

JUNE 1, 2025

My Journey in Alternative Grading: From Curiosity to Clarity The first time I stood in front of 20 bored freshmen, all alone, teaching a course I had designed, also all alone, I was teaching a general education writing and speaking course at the University of Iowa. As a TA, I even received rubrics with that language.

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Grades Evaluation Assignments Instructors 75

Faculty Focus

JUNE 24, 2025

Students may feel lonely, and faculty can feel overwhelmed even in well-designed online classes; however, a focus on engagement and well-being educators can support faculty and students via simple, low-tech, and personalized strategies in conjunction with the learning platform. Learning does not occur in isolation.

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eLearning Students Assignments Feedback 68

Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 8, 2025

Colorado educators! Participants will walk away with a number of useful resources and ideas for sparking conversations in their local communities. and anyone else within reasonable driving distance… looking at you, Nebraska, Wyoming, Kansas, New Mexico, and maybe Utah and Oklahoma!)

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Ethics Teachers Plagiarism Critical Thinking 52

Faculty Focus

MAY 15, 2025

This article includes a free, open-access resource for educators: What Your Students Arent Telling You: Listening, Learning, and Leading with Empathy. Download it here: [link] In higher education, we often track student success through grades, credit hours, and retention rates. These were not standard end-of-semester evaluations.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 27, 2025

With funding from the National Science Foundations Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (NSF S-STEM) program, we provide scholarships and support students with co-curricular activities to enhance their educational experience.

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STEM Science Activities Student Engagement 54

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. AEF takes a different approach to education, one that meets students where they are and gives them the tools to succeed.

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Skills Schools Learning Students 137

eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2025

Encore Data Products is set to showcase its latest educational technology at the ISTE 2025 conference. These smart pens instantly scan and translate printed text into multiple languages, making them ideal for multilingual students, ESL learners, and educators alike.

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Languages Language STEM Discussions 130

Organized Classroom

JUNE 11, 2025

Engaging students in fundraising activities can be a rewarding experience for both educators and young learners. By involving elementary students in fundraising, educators can create a positive impact on their development while contributing to meaningful causes.

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Elementary School Elementary School Participation Activities 83

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 16, 2025

Conduct a casual formative assessment during a class discussion or group activity, and regularly check in with students who need more support. Encourage reluctant students to focus on participation and completion goals, such as “I will turn in 90% of my homework” or “I will miss class fewer than 5 times.”

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Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 12, 2025

These real-world connections add depth to classroom discussions, spark curiosity, and inspire students to explore new topics. Some guests might read a picture book, share a hobby, discuss their career, etc. Discuss what your students have learned about the other communities, compare traditions, landscapes, etc.

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Writing Questions Discussions Activities 52

Dangerously Irrelevant

JULY 19, 2025

Principal and Superintendent Leadership in the AI Era For this session, I shifted from talking at participants sitting in rows to small group discussions based on AI leadership scenarios (3 opportunities, 3 challenges). If you’re interested in the pre-print, fill out this form and we will send it along when we’re ready.

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Coaching Fairness Discussions Participation 59

Class Tech Tips

JULY 19, 2025

Principal and Superintendent Leadership in the AI Era For this session, I shifted from talking at participants sitting in rows to small group discussions based on AI leadership scenarios (3 opportunities, 3 challenges). If you’re interested in the pre-print, fill out this form and we will send it along when we’re ready.

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Coaching Fairness Discussions Participation 57

Faculty Focus

JUNE 8, 2025

Belonging and mattering are crucial for creating educational environments where learners feel connected to their department and classmates (Hale et al., Measuring a learner’s perception of belonging can be challenging for educators. References Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education. 2023 and Tejero-Vidal et al.,

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Evaluation Motivation Activities Study 59

Faculty Focus

JUNE 8, 2025

Belonging and mattering are crucial for creating educational environments where learners feel connected to their department and classmates (Hale et al., Measuring a learner’s perception of belonging can be challenging for educators. References Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education. 2023 and Tejero-Vidal et al.,

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k12

JULY 10, 2025

For many families, online learning opened the door to new possibilities in education. Active, engaged learners retain information better, participate more fully, and develop a deeper understanding of the material. Polls and Quizzes: Encourage your child to participate in polls or mini quizzes if their online platform offers them.

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Online Learning Quizzes Learning Motivation 52

Teach Hub

JUNE 19, 2025

When most people think of PE, they picture students taking laps around the gym, a few games of dodgeball, or students trying to sneak their way out of participating. But physical education is so much more than just burning off energy or giving kids a break from academics. That high-five after a tough win? That’s building community.

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Discussions Activities Participation Physical Education 52

Teach Hub

JUNE 18, 2025

But when you find the right PD as an educator , and actually use it the right way, it can be a total game-changer for your teaching practice. Universities, school districts, or any well-known educational platform can offer them. But if you really stay present and actively participate in the program, you’ll get so much more out of it.

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