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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Catlin Tucker

JULY 19, 2020

2020-2021 promises to be an unpredictable school year. Most of the teachers I know, including my husband and most of my friends, are not sure whether they will be returning to school on a hybrid schedule or teaching entirely online. That is making it a challenge to prepare for the new school year.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 10, 2022

Teaching has always been a demanding profession, but this school year takes the cake! Yet, the last two years have highlighted how crucial school is for students and families. Teachers are navigating substitute teacher shortages, COVID protocols, and record numbers of absent students in addition to the normal demands of this job.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

During the teacher check-ins, teachers meet one-on-one with students to review their work, provide focused feedback, discuss their progress, and make adjustments to their individual playlists to ensure they continue making progress. Want more instruction and support designing playlists and choice boards?

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Bell Ringer Retrieval practice Review activities Spiral review Spark Activity Encourage inquiry Pique interest in a topic Present a creative writing prompt Goal Setting Set an academic, personal, or behavioral goal for the week Reflect on the actions/behaviors needed to reach that goal Feedback Form Ask students to provide feedback.

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eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2024

Here are five strategies that school leaders can implement to accomplish this goal. Celebrate achievements: Reflecting on the successes of the school year is crucial for boosting morale and motivation among students and staff. Highlighting success stories : Use newsletters, social media, and school websites to share success stories.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 19, 2021

” When schools closed or shifted to hybrid schedules, many institutions turned to blended learning to navigate the new demands placed on teachers and educational institutions. In a blended learning environment, the students are doing the thinking, discussing, making, questioning, exploring, collaborating, and reflecting.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

When I work with schools that have already adopted the UDL framework, they immediately recognize how blended learning can help teachers to implement many of the principles of UDL more effectively. These routines can help students to develop critical self-regulation skills necessary to succeed both in and beyond school.

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eSchool News

JULY 5, 2024

Phil Murphy’s call to create an “artificial intelligence moonshot” in New Jersey, the state’s department of education unveiled a set of resources last week aimed at helping educators understand, implement, and manage artificial intelligence in schools, state education officials said.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Its a familiar story for many parentswatching their child struggle in school, knowing they are capable but somehow unable to thrive in a traditional classroom. They envisioned a school where children who didnt fit the standard mold could still succeed, not just academically but socially and emotionally.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 12, 2020

” I immediately thought about all of the teachers who are preparing to start the school year online and wondering how to structure their online time with students. The first thing he said was “routines rule all.” Whole Group Sessions Connect learners online Build community (e.g.,

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

These adaptations could be in the form of suggesting next steps, providing remediation, controlling pacing, or providing feedback based on analysis of the students performance. Read on for 10 key takeaways from the discussion. Ive been talking to a lot of school districts about this as theyre trying to figure it out.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Work-based learning partnerships are not just an add-on to the high school experience; they’re a transformative element that can lead to remarkable success. Consider the case of Sarah, an EHS student who spent part of her school day working at an advanced manufacturing organization.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2024

students who wouldn’t see college as the automatic next step after high school. This insight sparked a year-long project to redesign our high school model. This insight sparked a year-long project to redesign our high school model. These big picture changes will transform our high schools.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Ed Madison, a media professor and researcher at the UOs School of Journalism and Communication , created Sassy, an online career coach thats been officially adopted by the state of Oregon. Knapp plans to integrate Sassy into his future curriculum to help middle school students get a jump-start on career planning.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

I invited Rabbi Elchanan Poupko , a middle school teacher, to write a guest blog and share a strategy for pairing and grouping students for after school work. Growing up, once we left school at the end of the day, it was over. We did not connect with our teachers or school friends unless we chose to. The results?

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 14, 2021

This challenging school year has made it clear that educational institutions and educators must be flexible and willing to adapt to a changing educational landscape. This will be easier to do if school leaders harness the talent on their campuses and create systems that encourage teachers to learn with and from each other.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Schools invested money in purchasing devices and improving access to reliable internet to meet the demands of the pandemic, and leadership teams want to keep the momentum going. Real-time coaching also presents coaches with an opportunity to provide feedback on the lesson. Co-teaching and Model Lessons.

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eSchool News

MAY 15, 2024

Here’s what educators have to say about the 2023-2024 school year: Improving engagement and test scores with phenomena-based curricula April Pence, Edison High School Last year was my first time using phenomena-based units aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) in chemistry. Learning can happen in many ways!

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eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

Since its inception in January 2025, the advisory board has grown to include district administrators, school principals, teachers, and instructional technology specialists, collectively representing more than 20 districts across 11 states. Educators should have a seat at the table when it comes to shaping how AI is used in schools.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

AASA is excited to join forces with Cognia and expand upon our deep bench of timely supports for school leaders,” said Dr. David Shuler, executive director of AASA. “By

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k12 Digest

APRIL 26, 2025

In the rolling hills of Southwestern Pennsylvania, nestled among 350 acres of natural beauty, lies The Kiski School , a place where tradition meets transformation. The school offers a timeless boarding school experience where a tight-knit community forges lifelong friendships. Kiskis approach goes beyond academics.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

Key points: What priorities will be a focal point in the new school year? Vrain Valley School District, we will continue to provide our teachers with ample opportunities to collaborate, discuss, and share resources and strategies to enhance their understanding of AI and the potential benefits of AI tools. This year at St.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 24, 2021

Each time I return to an assignment, I add strategies, like polling, discussion boards, and partner work to make the experience more engaging. This time allows me to provide one-on-one instruction and support, conference with learners about their progress, provide feedback on their work, or conduct side-by-side assessments.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Check out the latest news on AI in education For more news on AI, visit eSN’s Digital Learning page Technology plays a crucial, and expanding, role in today’s schools. Schools can also use tech and AI tools to enhance the success of teacher teams and professional learning communities (PLCs).

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eSchool News

MAY 9, 2024

By prioritizing cultural responsiveness, school leaders can foster a sense of belonging and empowerment among students, teachers, and the broader school community. Educators can engage in activities and discussions to uncover their own biases and reflect on how these biases may influence their interactions with students.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2024

This innovative tool, powered by generative AI, analyzes open text responses from students working in small groups or individually and provides educators with a quick and insightful summary of how the class is doing, followed by helpful feedback recommendations. Learn more about Classcraft here.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In this conversation, we discuss the implementation and impact of Unrulr in his classroom, where he tries to focus on creating a more human and reflective learning experience. Slow Approach to Learning: Gary mentions a “slow approach” to education, emphasizing the importance of making room for reflection and providing feedback.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 13, 2020

In this episode of The Balance , Rachelle and I talk about the importance of prioritizing relationships in education, thinking outside-of-the-box when it comes to lesson design, asking students for feedback to improve our practice, and continuing to learn, stretch and stay inspired! How often do you ask for feedback?

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 24, 2020

However, if students learning online are trapped in virtually conferencing sessions for most of their school day or required to join a physical class virtually and follow along with what is happening there, they have lost the flexibility and agency over time, place, and pace that makes online learning effective.

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eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2021

Now, school leaders and educators also have to consider switching between in-person learning and remote learning, and how that applies to the learning environment in place. When Walled Lake Consolidated School District in Walled Lake, Michigan, standardized classroom technology about five years ago, it transformed our instruction.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2024

To hit the curriculum goals, teachers must set a pace for their classes that aims to hit specific lesson delivery targets during the school year. AI in the classroom Since its meteoric rise with the release of ChatGPT less than two years ago, AI has been seen as more of a challenge for schools than a solution. First, outside-in.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Teachers can start experiential learning activities at the beginning of the school year to set the pace and tone of the classroom. For example, if you give a middle school student a project to create their own Bluetooth speaker that plays music from a phone, they experience real-world problems.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Teachers enter this profession determined to do it all – design and facilitate lessons, communicate with parents, monitor and track student progress, provide timely feedback, and grade everything. The answer I hear most from teachers is “no.” This unsustainable approach leaves teachers feeling tired and disillusioned.

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Edsurge

JULY 10, 2024

Ethan, a high school junior studying to become a secondary history teacher in our Academy for Teaching and Learning, was presenting findings from his extensive research to the staff at our school. These programs exist in many districts across the country, some as standalone schools and others as programs embedded in the district.

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eSchool News

APRIL 17, 2025

Serving about 1,100 students in grades 6-12, our school has built up its course offerings without having to add headcount. I am my schools new online learning site coordinator, which means I serve as a liaison between my school and our nonprofit online provider, VHS Learning. Expands on-campus elective offerings.

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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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