eSchool News

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

In this eSchool News webinar hosted by Epson, Mark Hess, principal of Mary Helen Guest Elementary School in Walled Lake, Michigan, and Dan Warren, director of technology operations for Des Moines Public Schools in Des Moines, Iowa, reflect on the successes and lessons of last school year and discuss what they anticipate the future of learning to look (..)

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Digital collaboration platforms let students contribute to discussions, share their ideas, and collaborate on projects in a digital space. Asynchronous communication tools: Integrate asynchronous communication tools such as discussion forums, blogs, or messaging platforms.

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eSchool News

JUNE 26, 2023

Charlotte, NC — When elementary school teachers and students across Kentucky’s Johnson County School District (JCSD) return to their classrooms this Fall, they will find new resources in their high-tech toolkits thanks to an expanded partnership with Discovery Education.

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OCTOBER 11, 2019

WeGrow, the division of WeWork that operated a private elementary school, will close its doors after the current school year. A spokesperson for WeWork (officially called The We Company) said it “will continue to operate WeGrow through the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year.”

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eSchool News

MAY 13, 2015

Recently, there has been a lot of discussion around the importance of coding in the K-12 classroom. By incorporating coding and computer science into our schooling starting in elementary school, we can help close this gap and ensure we have enough individuals with the right knowledge and expertise to fill these jobs.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

We asked three flipped teachers — one from an elementary school, one from a junior high, and one from a high school — to describe what learning looks like in their world. Burkett Elementary, Pennsylvania. Students become excited to meet and discuss their novels. Beth Hobbs, third-grade teacher.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

I’m currently a 4 th grade teacher at an elementary school in North Carolina, a Post Master’s student at the University of North Carolina – Greensboro, and a Science partner with Next Generation Academy. While we correctly center students in the education conversation, we also need to discuss educator wellness.

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eSchool News

MARCH 30, 2022

Casey Foundation , the annual average learning gain for Kindergarten through second grade students is higher than at any time during a child’s years in school. This is why we both decided to become elementary school teachers–to make a positive impact in children’s lives during such a critical time of development and growth.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2018

The discussion about learning and what constitutes “good learning” is almost always couched in the context of a classroom. One of the first videos she found was titled “10 Science Projects for Elementary School Students,” which demonstrates a simple experiment and explains what is happening.

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eSchool News

MARCH 18, 2015

The other day I was working with a group of elementary school teachers on lesson planning with technology. Over the next several minutes we discussed ways in which the teachers would be certain that students knew and understood the new vocabulary words. The real challenge is not integrating technology effectively.

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eSchool News

JULY 13, 2022

Online learning has become a growing trend among K-12 students, including elementary students. In fact, we successfully launched our own online elementary schools, which grew by 10,000 students over the past four years. Or perhaps you have multiple goals you want to accomplish. Do you want your program to be fully online?

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eSchool News

AUGUST 11, 2023

CodeHS, a leading platform for K-12 computer science education, has launched a curriculum for elementary schools to fit seamlessly into a K-12 computer science pathway. With ready-to-go lessons, CodeHS makes teaching computer science simple even for elementary teachers who have never taught computer science before.

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eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2024

They will have some amazing successes–and some failures–as they light the way forward and the rest of us endlessly discuss the potential uses and abuses of AI in our classrooms. Read more about Ross-Kleinmann’s thoughts on AI in schools. Elementary-level STEM education fosters our future innovators.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

“By opening up our playbook online through SparkPlay, we hope to inspire adults everywhere – teachers, after school staff, families – to help kids build relationships and important life skills by playing.” To learn more about SparkPlay, visit: www.playworks.org/services/sparkplay.

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Gaggle Speaks

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

As these issues become more prevalent, educators and school administrators are faced with the challenge of addressing mental health concerns in an age-appropriate and effective manner.

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eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2024

This feature is particularly crucial in educational settings where parents’ engagement in their children’s schooling is pivotal. With Bloomz, parents who are not proficient in the local language can receive updates, participate in discussions, and contribute meaningfully to their children’s education.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 6, 2017

In Charlotte County Public Schools (CCPS), all 10 of our elementary schools have a STEM lab. Yet, even with regular visits to the STEM lab throughout elementary school, our fifth graders struggled on the Florida Statewide Science Assessment. Train-the-Trainer Model. Facilitate collaboration.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

But there is another critical area often overlooked in these discussions: education. Our educational institutions, from elementary schools to universities, are not immune to the growing threat of cybercrime. These sectors are prime targets for cybercriminals due to the financial and personal information they store.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2024

As the father of an elementary school student, I’m one of these parents. Not helpful: AI struggles to foster deeper critical thinking and problem-solving skills that require nuanced understanding and interactive discussions. I want my child to be a successful learner, so how do I offer effective, meaningful academic support?

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eSchool News

JUNE 12, 2017

When Micah Watson, an 8-year-old with autism, came home with bruises, his parents suspected their son had been mistreated in a closet-sized “calm room” at Plano ISD’s Miller Elementary School. At the federal level, both the House of Representatives and the Senate have been discussing the Keeping All Students Safe Act since 2011.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2022

During the pandemic, renowned reading expert Lucy Calkins called for a ‘rebalancing’ of Balanced Literacy, alluding to an increased focus on linking letters with their sounds–or what those of us who went to elementary school in the 80-90s know as phonics class. And what should publishers who serve the education market do to help?

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eSchool News

MAY 15, 2024

I am definitely one of those teachers who loves classroom discussion, so I didn’t have to change much to bring more of it into the classroom, but since I began using Kognity’s phenomena-based curricula, I’ve been able to adapt instruction to share more real-life examples and experiences. She can be reached at fancynancyin5th@gmail.com.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Even though young kids aren’t online yet, early lessons on cyberbullying can easily connect to the social and emotional skill-building that happens during early elementary school. They then discuss what cyberbullying is, how it can make people feel, and how to respond. Students first read a scenario about mean online behavior.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Frank Barnes, Chief Equity and Accountability Officer, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS), and Kimberly Vaught, Principal, Allenbrook Elementary School, discussed their approach to building equity. Related content: How equity strategies improve student outcomes.

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eSchool News

MARCH 30, 2023

Charlotte, NC — New Mexico’s Aztec Municipal School District (AMSD) today announced the renewal of its multiyear partnership with Discovery Education supporting science education in three district elementary schools. Editable, ready-to-use worksheets and assessments are also available in both English and Spanish.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Today, during parent-teacher conferences, a parent approached me and asked, “Did you used to teach at Meramec Elementary School?” Consider equitable systems for calling on students to participate in discussions. In my own classroom, I use fishbowl strategies to encourage discussions and debates.

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eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2025

An elementary school teacher discussed how math can be integrated into PE class–for instance, students can measure and make calculations related to how far they jump or how fast they run, or myriad other activities. At our district, we started with installing the L system in an elementary school that serves grades 3-5.

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Edsurge

MAY 27, 2025

Vulnerability and Mental Health in Educational Leadership These fellows reflected early and often on what it means to be vulnerable as an education leader and how challenges have impacted their mental health. My teachers and administrators understand that this is imperative to the work that I do in creating systemic change.

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eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2019

Katie Blagden, K-4 STEAM educator and coach, Ayers Ryal Side Elementary School, Beverly, Mass. 4th-grade teacher, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, Joliet, Ill. “I They’re mapping out their paths in their heads or discussing it as a group before deciding on a final solution. Beverly Sklar.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2018

Over the past four years, as the number of strong principals in Chicago’s public schools has increased, so have student outcomes. District leaders have identified increases in both reading and math scores for elementary school students and have seen significant improvements in freshman on-track and graduation rates at the high school level.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Elementary school students can learn about famous ghost stories and share their own spooky stories, and older students can learn about some of the real-life historical events and rumors behind some of today’s most loved scary tales. Educators can build lessons around any TED-Ed Original, TED Talk, or YouTube video through Ted-Ed.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The Excellence in Equity Awards, which are designed to honor schools, educators and industry leaders, received more than 160 total nominations from across the U.S., The Excellence in Equity Awards, which are designed to honor schools, educators and industry leaders, received more than 160 total nominations from across the U.S.,

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eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2018

For the last six years, data has been part of our “secret sauce” here at Bronson Elementary School in Bronson, Fla. Many of our students come from economically disadvantaged homes so we know we need to continually work harder than most schools to help our students succeed academically—and data helps us do this.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 28, 2020

I teach at a Title 1 elementary school, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Emergency staff meetings were held to discuss district directives and then it was go time. What drives your passion for teaching? My passion for teaching is driven by my students and families. I’ve always wanted to be a teacher for that reason.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 10, 2023

This includes discussions around building school culture, using data to accelerate student learning, forming learning partnerships, cultivating joy and connection, engaging in self-care, building community, celebrating teacher and student success, and more. “I

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2023

Today, during parent-teacher conferences, a parent approached me and asked, “Did you used to teach at Meramec Elementary School?” Consider equitable systems for calling on students to participate in discussions. In my own classroom, I use fishbowl strategies to encourage discussions and debates.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

However, there were still 25 elementary schools in the district without access to Hazel’s mental health resources. Cleveland successfully secured funding to expand to these 25 elementary schools, bringing Hazel services to more than 25,000 additional students in the district. Ramaz School Nominated by: RobotLAB Inc.

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