Edsurge

MAY 27, 2025

Before we usher in the 2025-2026 EdSurge Voices of Change Fellows, we want to reflect on the important themes our recent cohort of fellows wrote about in their personal essays. Burns opening quote is a reminder that teaching is purpose-driven work and that student growth and development depend on supporting teachers and school leaders.

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Education Essay Culture Math 114

eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

This lesson is part of the Constitution unit and is available in English and Spanish with several integration options, so the material can be adapted to whatever your classroom needs may be. revolution to more recent discussions on rights and liberties, there are lesson plans and activities available for whatever unit your students need.

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Students History Essay High School 339

eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2024

Pierre, my high school English teacher who embodied social-emotional mastery before there was such a thing. In math, James could be tasked to analyze basketball stats, or in English, he could write an essay on his favorite athlete. For me it was Ms. This same approach would work in other classes as well.

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Teaching Students English History 300

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

While the fears of using AI to cheat aren’t unfounded, how many educators have actually tried writing an essay using just AI? The discussion around the influence of AI writing on instruction has never been so active – all thanks to the launch of ChatGPT last year. How can AI be used in teaching? Now prove me wrong.”

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Ethics Education Internet Essay 304

Edsurge

MARCH 22, 2023

We were discussing the agenda when the topic of ChatGPT elicited a collective groan. After discussing revisions to our existing policies, a colleague added, “We have to go back to old-school methods. It’s time for handwritten essays in class without devices. That’s the only way to get around this.” Can I start over?”

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Essay Writing Plagiarism Discussions 216

eSchool News

MAY 22, 2017

Students enter my English classrooms and see the course as a requirement for advancement. Designer Susan Stuart discusses that designing a user interface is a response to “a complete set of ‘what-if’ scenarios.” This message should be universally displayed in English classrooms throughout the country. This is what writers do.

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Writing Technology Education Essay 229

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

On the day of a crucial match-up between South Korea and Germany, I chose to project the game on the TV in class while they pretended to write essays, knowing I had already lost their attention for the day. With other current events, I’m quick to brush up on the latest news, curating articles for my students to discuss in class.

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English Culture Syllabus Writing 200

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

And listen to a live discussion we hosted on the topic as well. For instance, after subscribing to a service called EssaySoft, you can tell its essay generator to write a paper on, say, “symbolism in the great Gatsby” (or whatever you need for class). They can just have the essay generator do it.”

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Academic Integrity Plagiarism Essay Lecturing 200

Edsurge

JULY 10, 2024

Students started to have rich discussions about what the purpose of school should be and tapped into their creativity to find unique ways to represent their ideas through writing, images, audio or video. When students can understand how one topic might be covered in English, History and Science, they’re able to grasp it more deeply.

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High School High School Interdisciplinary Education 209

Edsurge

APRIL 12, 2018

Analytical Essay + Book Promo/Trailer Video There are many blog posts out there encouraging teachers to choose assignments other than essays. As a teacher coach, I’m not encouraging teachers to throw out the practice of assigning, reading, giving feedback on and correcting essays. The final products are compelling!

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Essay Teaching Lecturing Coaching 167

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

AI integration can address diverse learning needs , promote data-driven decision-making , and spur class discussion. I was just worried that my students would use this to write all their essays! This later became a great discussion point with my students. And at first, our school blocked its use. What can we do about that?”

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Teachers Intelligence Essay Social Studies 207

eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2025

How AI supports metacognition: Sauls story Saul, a grade 10 student at the intermediate proficiency level, speaks Spanish and is navigating the challenge of learning academic English while excelling in his coursework. Refining his essay : ChatGPT provided models and feedback that helped him improve coherence and argumentation.

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Essay Ethics Feedback Language 176

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Last year, an English teacher at my school came to me with an all-too-common concern about an essay a student named Kyle had just turned in. The teacher’s 10th grade class had just finished op-ed essays on a topic of their choice, and Kyle had chosen to examine the economic impact of illegal immigration on the U.S.

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Essay Beliefs Students Language 168

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 29, 2025

Around 68% of the non-vernacular students have issues following class notes and participating in academic discussion sessions. This is a genuine issue for students with non-English backgrounds mainly. Firstly, they cannot participate freely in project groups with native English speakers. What are the issues they face?

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Language Languages Communication English 133

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Flipgrid is the video discussion platform that students use to record a video of themselves reading their persuasive essay. Every student has a voice in the project, no matter if they are in general education, special education, gifted, English as a second language, or early-intervention programs.

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Essay Learning Styles Students Elementary School 185

Edsurge

MAY 31, 2023

Recently, EdSurge met with field experts, all part of the Educating All Learners Alliance (EALA), to discuss how they leverage edtech to provide an inclusive learning environment for all students. At Compass High, educators discuss with students any accommodations they are receiving and the rationale for each.

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Universal Design Disabilities Mobile Devices Students 211

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 11, 2025

They’re literary detectives, diving into research and using evidence to create well-organized essays. Try these 7th grade writing prompts for journaling, group discussion, or formal essays: Which is better for connecting with friends: TikTok or Instagram? Is it better to read the book or watch the movie?

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Writing Grades Essay Middle School 52

Edsurge

MARCH 28, 2017

As an English teacher with 24 years of experience, I often feel I’ve explored every possible avenue to help my students grow as writers. The letters in ThinkCERCA represent the building blocks of an essay: claim, evidence, reasoning, counter argument, and audience.

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Writing Essay Teaching Quizzes 122

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Oregon teachers wish they didn’t have to give their students Smarter Balanced English and math tests because the tests take too much time, have confusing directions and are unfair for students who don’t have computers at home or who have inadequate technology at school. A new survey reveals discontent with length, logistics.

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Testing Teachers Math Essay 154

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

Students can keep a long-term journal to respond all year long, or they can use journal prompts as a springboard into a class essay or assignment. Inspire students with a walk outside, complete with notebooks, sunshine, and lots of topics for discussion. If you had to start a career today, what career are you most qualified for?

High School 52

High School High School Writing Essay 52

Edsurge

MARCH 16, 2018

Here’s a slightly Orwellian way to check whether your students may have plagiarized part of their essays: the Chrome extension Draftback , which plays back the revision history of any Google doc you can edit—down to the keystroke. Or, “allow students to comment on each others’ work to foster discussion.”

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Essay Plagiarism Coaching Learning Disabilities 167

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

Students in my freshman English class have incredible stories to tell, but they aren't always eager to share them. Johnny’s discussion partner David moved to the U.S. Johnny’s discussion partner David moved to the U.S. We had a good discussion that day, but what happened during that class period isn’t always how it goes.

Writing 168

Writing Assignments English Essay 168

Edsurge

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Whether it’s a group of retirees who cluster in the back of your corner coffee shop or the so-called Ponzi schemes of MFA programs like the famed Iowa Writers’ Workshop, assessment comes in the form of peer feedback—marginalia and discussion. It also helps break down the barrier between critical and creative thinking.

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Writing Essay Feedback Instructors 108

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

in the thick of filling out college applications, that might mean putting off writing an admissions essay or sending in a transcript. He says his action plan mostly confirmed what he already knew about himself: He learns best when he is with other people, mainly through group discussion and team-based projects.

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Essay Students Quizzes Writing 152

Edsurge

JANUARY 23, 2020

And join us on Tuesday, January 28, for a live online discussion about the issue as part of our EdSurge Live series. Most of his customers did not speak English as their first language, he says, and others seemed to lack the preparation for the work they were being asked to do. But, luckily, I found Edubirdie.com. And no plagiarism!”

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Essay Writing Academic Integrity Students 161

Edsurge

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Jon Chin discussing Share Meals, 2016. He earned a master’s degree in creative writing and poetry from Brooklyn College, began a master’s degree program in English education at NYU, and is now an adjunct lecturer at CUNY. Tattoo Time Chin will discuss “ Using Tattoos to Teach the Essay Writing Process ” at SXSW EDU 2019.

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Students Lecturing English Essay 153

Faculty Focus

MARCH 7, 2024

If they had AI detected in an essay, they could prove they had written the essay by allowing me editing access, which allows me access to the detailed version history. Students who did not receive high scores were required to discuss it with me personally, similar to what I do when teaching old-fashioned plagiarism. GCF Global.

Academic Integrity 115

Academic Integrity Essay Plagiarism History 115

Faculty Focus

MARCH 7, 2024

If they had AI detected in an essay, they could prove they had written the essay by allowing me editing access, which allows me access to the detailed version history. Students who did not receive high scores were required to discuss it with me personally, similar to what I do when teaching old-fashioned plagiarism. GCF Global.

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Academic Integrity Essay Plagiarism History 109

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

But she’ll also have them record their screens and annotate their essays with a stylus. RobotLAB worked directly with the Ramaz team to discuss the customization and implementation of their lab. Her perseverance has expanded healthcare access for students, and she has demonstrated what it means to be a leader in K-12 education.

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Education Elementary School Elementary School Math 325

Edsurge

JULY 25, 2023

It was a podcast version of the BBC radio show In Our Time, where a panel of academics discussed the history of ideas. And he came away with some common themes, no matter what subject matter the podcasters taught and discussed. Because let's say a student essay of 2,000 to 3,000 words, you can't easily read that out on a podcast.

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Teaching Peer Review Essay Knowledge 148

Edsurge

JUNE 5, 2018

In the case of writing, students can love their topic but have no idea how to structure a thoughtful essay around it. Through class discussions, individual conversations with him and close dissection of the work he submitted, I gained insight into his personal background, academic strengths and areas for growth.

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Essay Writing Assignments Learning Styles 103

Teach Hub

MARCH 29, 2024

Discuss the positions of the Earth, sun, and moon and how they align to create a solar eclipse. Discuss the different types of eclipses such as the total, partial, and annual, and have students research if the eclipse is visible where you live. Be sure to discuss safety measures such as eclipse viewing glasses.

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Learning Science English Essay 111

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Recently, Hill took a few minutes away from his studies to discuss the struggle of scholarship hunting and the joy of earning a life-changing opportunity. I went to my English teacher every single day for around two hours. We would review my resume and my essays for the scholarship. I started thinking maybe I could do it.

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STEM Counselling Science Essay 161

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

They discuss, train, and share ideas on the topics. No, this is practical stuff that will help make your life easier,” says Carlos Acevedo, a ninth grade English teacher and SPOC leader from Morris Academy in the Bronx. I can grade essays right now on my phone or while I am in the doctor’s office.”

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Feedback Essay Blended Learning Coaching 134

Edsurge

JUNE 12, 2020

In an earlier essay, we discussed how teachers are leaning into SEL to adapt student services and unlock opportunities that, just months ago, may have seemed impossible.

Accessibility 218

Accessibility Distance Learning Learning Students 218

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 27, 2015

George Orwell lamented in his 1946 essay “ Politics and the English Language , that: “Most people who bother with the matter at all would admit that the English language is in a bad way, but it is generally assumed that we cannot by conscious action do anything about it.”. Then I found Grammarly. Set-up is easy.

Plagiarism 103

Plagiarism Essay English Writing 103

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2024

Establish and maintain an inclusive community: During the first days of class, it is important to initiate an anonymous survey and a follow-up discussion about what makes students feel valued, seen, respected, included, challenged, and supported by the instructor and their peers.

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Syllabus Exams Students Motivation 130