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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Edsurge

JUNE 20, 2025

While edtech vendors race to integrate AI into every aspect of teaching and learning, educators are drawing clearer boundaries: AI should save them time, not replace their judgment. Most of all, they want tools that align with the values and realities of teaching. They want support for differentiation, not decision-making.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 20, 2025

Reams have been written about the challenges with general education at US colleges and universities. Students often view general education requirements (gen eds) as “hurdles” to overcome on their way to the learning that matters to them. Gen ed is great, so why is it discussed as a “hurdle.” Why am I doing this?”

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Edsurge

MAY 27, 2025

Over the last nine months, weve worked with eight fellows whose pathways in education are as diverse as they have ever been, including a trauma psychotherapist turned early childhood counselor, a physics teacher with a penchant for storytelling and a Jordan-born immigrant who moved to the United States to pursue her passion for teaching.

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Edsurge

JULY 14, 2017

There is no lack of evidence to suggest that online classes have deeply transformed the teaching and learning landscape in higher education. But as more faculty are being encouraged to teach online, how often are they aware of why creating the option to take online classes supports their students’ ability to graduate?

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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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eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2025

Teaching AI literacy: SEE it, model it, practice it AI literacy isn’t about coding or programming; it’s about understanding how to use AI safely, ethically, and effectively. Encourage co-learning: Parents, teachers, and students can learn together by exploring tools and discussing their uses. But what if they misuse it?

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Edsurge

MAY 5, 2025

Bruce McLaren has committed his career to understanding how education technologies, especially digital games and intelligent-tutoring systems, can help children learn. According to Ross, NSF cuts to STEM education projects dwarfed all other award terminations. In many cases, the studies started because educators asked for the research.

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eSchool News

MAY 5, 2025

Sometimes they will cold call students, while other times they will ask students to share what they learned after theyve had a chance to read the assigned material or discuss it with their classmates in groups. I have incorporated this particular linguistic shift into my work with other educators at Relay Graduate School of Education.

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eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2025

Schools can also harness this opportunity to educate families about the impacts of phone use and foster a community response. Their initial list of options included: “Tech-Free Teaching Blocks” — Select specific class periods across different subjects where all phones are collected in a secure charging station at the start of class.

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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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Faculty Focus

JULY 20, 2025

Reams have been written about the challenges with general education at US colleges and universities. Students often view general education requirements (gen eds) as “hurdles” to overcome on their way to the learning that matters to them. Gen ed is great, so why is it discussed as a “hurdle.” Why am I doing this?”

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Syllabus Education Ethics Instructors 89

Faculty Focus

APRIL 22, 2025

Since the public release of ChatGPT in December 2022, educators have faced the challenge of effectively integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into their teaching. This approach will help students better understand and utilize AI as an educational ally, enabling innovative methods for effective classroom integration.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve at a rapid pace, educational institutions find themselves at a crossroads. The integration of AI technologies presents unparalleled opportunities for enhancing teaching, learning, and administrative processes.

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eSchool News

MAY 29, 2025

The first step towards informing policies is continuing education. Whether youre new to the education space, refining your policies, or growing in your role, understanding the different ways students use AI is crucial. Increased usage of and attachment to AI tools brings unprecedented challenges for school and district leaders.

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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. That kind of insight changes how we teach. These weren’t just different schools—they were different worlds.

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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. That kind of insight changes how we teach. These weren’t just different schools—they were different worlds.

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Teaching Elementary School Elementary School Failure 53

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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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. Afterward, the participant’s mom, who helped them publish the book, discussed the use of AI with the student. And they themselves also recognize this.”

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eSchool News

JUNE 16, 2025

These platforms are designed to be interactive, accessible, and aligned with educational standards, offering students the opportunity to explore STEM topics at their own pace–and often, while having fun. These “snacks” are short, creative experiments that use easily accessible materials to teach key scientific principles.

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Teach Hub

MAY 16, 2025

Whether youre teaching elementary students or high schoolers, this strategy works for everyone. 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. Whether youre teaching little ones or older students, it just fits.

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Teach Hub

APRIL 30, 2025

If youre looking for something new to try, one simple yet powerful strategy might surprise you: take your teaching outside. So instead of trying to overhaul your entire teaching approach to make outdoor learning work, with a little planning and flexibility, you can incorporate outdoor teaching in a manageable and fun way.

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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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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

And they point to a crucial insight for education: the key to unlocking students’ motivation, especially in adolescence, is helping them see that they have value —that they are valued by the people they care about and that they are meaningful contributors to the groups where they seek belonging. All of those are real. Or basketball.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 18, 2025

Beyond being enjoyable, these activities encourage meaningful discussions and deepen their understanding of the day. It’s a great way to spark class discussions and works perfectly as a low-prep option for a substitute teacher. Walsh or The Wall by Eve Bunting to give students an introduction to the history.

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Activities Teaching History Writing 97

Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve at a rapid pace, educational institutions find themselves at a crossroads. The integration of AI technologies presents unparalleled opportunities for enhancing teaching, learning, and administrative processes.

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Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 71

Teach Hub

MAY 2, 2025

By engaging in these dynamic activities, students are empowered to connect academic concepts with practical applications, enriching and transforming their educational journey. For example, If youre teaching a unit on community helpers, create a mini post office, grocery store, or hospital. Incorporate historical reenactments.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 22, 2025

Homeschooling offers a unique opportunity to tailor your child’s education to their specific needs and interests. Enter TPT — a place where you can turn for fresh ideas, resources, and tips from experienced educators. A great ELA curriculum doesn’t just teach mechanics; it lifts the veil to a powerful and enchanting world of language.

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Curriculum Social Studies Art Learning Styles 98

eSchool News

JULY 1, 2025

The Advanced Education Research & Development Fund (AERDF), a national nonprofit, and its awardees debuted the latest advancements and innovations in math, literacy, assessment, and AI from its portfolio of R&D awardees from across its R&D Programs – EF+Math, Assessment for Good, Reading Reimagined, and AugmentED.

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Teacher Cast

MAY 8, 2025

The guide discusses using Google Sites, Google Classroom, Notion, and Google Gemini to streamline teaching, enhance organization, facilitate lesson creation, and ultimately foster improved student interactions and learning outcomes. Teachers today face significant challenges due to increased workload and engagement demands.

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Teachers Learning Outcomes Discussions Teaching 130

Faculty Focus

JUNE 5, 2025

Music, in particular, has long been an ally of instructors teaching a second language (L2)—a language learned after one’s native tongue—especially since the field transitioned toward a more communicative approach. Interpret and Discuss   Within their groups, students analyze the song’s meaning. Degrave, Pauline. 3 (2019): 412-420.

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Language Languages Instructors Culture 91

EdTech Magazine

JULY 2, 2025

Teaching artificial intelligence concepts to students at any level can be intimidating for teachers who aren’t technology experts, but it can feel especially overwhelming to those with students of elementary school age or younger. That’s what a group of educators came together to discuss at ISTELive 2025 in San Antonio.

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Elementary School Elementary School Intelligence Schools 153

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., Course Context I teach a required, writing-intensive course for students in their junior year of their undergraduate studies. Stalnaker, J.,

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Teacher Cast

MAY 8, 2025

The guide discusses using Google Sites, Google Classroom, Notion, and Google Gemini to streamline teaching, enhance organization, facilitate lesson creation, and ultimately foster improved student interactions and learning outcomes. Teachers today face significant challenges due to increased workload and engagement demands.

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Teachers Learning Outcomes Discussions Teaching 130

eSchool News

APRIL 28, 2025

The new research report, App Overload: How A Fragmented Digital Landscape Is Failing K-12 Education , sheds light on the growing complexities of digital integration in education. “The challenges with this approach depend on which type of user you are. .

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Schools Communication Evaluation Feedback 265

Edsurge

MAY 5, 2025

As educators and industry leaders, we must ask: What do students and their teachers need to prepare for a future that is still unfolding? Just as we teach the alphabet, structure, vocabulary and syntax, we must teach the language of computers. Computer science is essential, not optional.

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