eSchool News

JUNE 16, 2025

From building mini solar ovens to exploring magnetism or water tension, each activity includes clear instructions, an explanation of the underlying science, and discussion prompts to extend learning. Brilliant.org Brilliant.org is ideal for middle and high school students who want to deepen their understanding of STEM through problem-solving.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2025

To understand mathematics deeply and carry that knowledge for life, students can’t just observe math; they need to do math,” said Brett Woudenberg, CEO of MIND Education. That involves making predictions, testing ideas, discussing their thinking, and revising along the way.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Currently serving as the school leader in Vietnam, he brings over a decade of experience in school leadership, teacher training, and educational transformation. In a recent interview with K12 Digest, Nam Ngo Thanh discussed his experience with technology, innovation, and education. But as my classroom evolved, so did my vision.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2025

This approach produces scientific knowledge, technical capabilities, and scalable, classroom-ready prototypes that are evidence-based and demonstrate impact.” Thought-provoking discussions about how R&D can create significant and positive change in education at scale.

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Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2025

Afterward, the participant’s mom, who helped them publish the book, discussed the use of AI with the student. It was OK to use AI in this scenario, the mom said, but they shouldn’t use it for writing school assignments. With AI, though, no one yet fully understands how it works, so parents can’t pass that knowledge down. “In

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 16, 2025

Use these classroom strategies for reluctant learners in high school to build relationships, stoke curiosity, and build a learning team that focuses on student success. Build up foundational knowledge 4. Use ice breakers for high school students to learn more about them as individuals. Table of Contents 1.

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2025

When done correctly, experts say, dual enrollment can be a critical pathway from high school to college, especially as todays high school seniors are less prepared to move to higher education. Beyond that, the classes help students see that they have the skills and knowledge to pursue a college degree, he says.

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Tim Manson

JULY 10, 2025

It is great to have their experience and wealth of knowledge feeding into the NI education system, but I do feel a little embarrassed by the lack of Northern Irish voices who are leading curricular change in Northern Ireland. As a Vice Principal, I have a deep knowledge and understanding of what works and what does not work in my school.

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Teach Thought

JULY 10, 2025

Letter grades are indeed first subjective evaluations of knowledge proficiency, but once they are passed to the hands of the students, they become game components, passed around as proof of the completion of some task, or the achievement of some desired goal (mastering a standard, fulfilling the requirements of an assignment, etc.)

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 1, 2025

Most of the teachers at your school have been there years — even decades — and you have no doubt that, too, will be you. The only good news: Your boss told you already, giving you time to job hunt for the new school year. WordPress Use a free WordPress blog, but instead convert the pages to topics discussed below.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 22, 2025

One student posited that AI could extend and enrich student learning by assisting in generating ideas, discussion points, and encouraging critical thinking. AI is so new that the landscape of our knowledge is changing constantly. Dont Ban ChatGPT in Schools. Department of Education. link] Roose, K. 2023, January 12).

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Edsurge

JUNE 27, 2025

She began by designing a web-based grammar program before joining the team that created the Stanford Online High School. Today, she leads the lifelong learning online certificate program for the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business. At Stanford] we got a grant to start an online high school.

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Edsurge

MAY 5, 2025

This uncertainty can be daunting, but one thing is clear: Foundational knowledge in computer science will be essential, no matter what paths they choose. How can we ensure that all students develop the computing skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in an increasingly technology-driven workforce?

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Lab to Class

JULY 3, 2025

We have all seen the stereotypical portrayal of the traditional school setting where a teacher stands at the front of the classroom and spends the entirety of class time giving a lecture and asking questions of the students. Another great option to add some social interactions for students to watch is through well chosen videos.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 27, 2025

deal with the stresses of graduate school and promote self-care, we hosted group yoga sessions. Since it is important for students to have a broad knowledge of biotechnology, we have also hosted biotechnology-related research talks to keep them abreast of current research in this field.We

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 8, 2025

Let’s create reasons for students to come to school and opportunities to do things that are interesting! We also will peek inside some deeper learning schools around the country to see how they’re approaching this instructional design work. Please bring your own examples and use cases of how you’re using AI!

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eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

Guest speaker John Watson is the founder of DLAC (formerly Evergreen Education Group), which has been a leading consulting and advisory firm serving school districts, state agencies, foundations, and companies in the K-12 digital learning field for more than 20 years. The computer-generated transcript is below: Kevin Hogan OK.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 29, 2025

We started with guidance from Jean Piaget’s Constructivist Learning Theory, “a process of constructing knowledge based on experience which embraced activelearning modalities as viable examples of the theory.In What are the Necessary Steps to Specifically Help SES Students? In management, it might be a company.

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k12 Online Schools

JUNE 24, 2025

Children who develop strong digital literacy skills are better equipped to engage in informed discussions, take part in educational opportunities, and explore career paths that require technological proficiency. Parental Awareness and Engagement Community programs often discuss the importance of digital literacy in various contexts.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Platforms like Zoom or Google Classroom enable real-time discussions, while forums foster ongoing dialogue beyond scheduled sessions. Research indicates that students thrive in environments where teachers act as facilitators rather than mere dispensers of knowledge. You can’t ignore the impact of globalization either.

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Organized Classroom

JUNE 11, 2025

Innovative Fundraising Ideas for Elementary School Classrooms Innovation in fundraising can inspire students to think outside the box and come up with unique approaches to support charitable causes. This encourages teamwork and knowledge sharing while raising funds in an intellectually stimulating manner.

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Teach Hub

JUNE 19, 2025

A truly effective PE class builds skills, confidence, connection, and lifelong habits that carry over well beyond the school years. When kids have positive experiences with movement at school, they’re more likely to stay active outside of school and carry those habits into adulthood. That high-five after a tough win?

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k12

JULY 10, 2025

Here are some ways you can support active learning at home: Breakout Rooms (in live sessions): If your child attends live virtual classes, ask their school or teacher whether breakout rooms are part of the setup. Discussion Forums: Some programs include online forums where students can continue conversations beyond the classroom.

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k12

JULY 18, 2025

Online school students use computer skills to access classes, communicate with teachers, conduct research, review materials, and turn in assignments. In many public schools, keyboard and computer navigational skills have been a standard part of the curriculum since the 90s. Your child’s school will likely stick to one platform.

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k12

JULY 21, 2025

12th grade student and SAC intern As high school students, we’re preparing to enter the working world. So, I’m going to share my experience with high school résumé tips and tricks about what has worked for me in hopes it might help other high school students get started. By: Sophia H., Good question. What to put on a résumé?

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

High schoolers write a lot every school day. Perfect as bell-ringers, exit tickets, or brain breaks for high school , these five-minute writing ideas are a great way to get students into a writing state of mind right after the bell rings. Would you prefer a late start to your school day or an early release?

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k12

JUNE 10, 2025

SAC Blog Series: Each year, the K12 Marketing Department hires a cohort of high school interns known as the Student Advisory Council or SAC. We asked them what makes online school so great, and here’s what Kylah had to say. We asked them what makes online school so great, and here’s what Kylah had to say.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

MAY 28, 2025

When traditional icebreakers just dont cut it, try switching things up with Would You Rather questions for high school. Ease into the new year with these fun and lighthearted Would You Rather questions for high school students. Try them for a morning meeting, first-week-of-school activity, or SEL check-in.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 30, 2025

High school isn’t all fun and games, but it can have a few jokes and riddles! Keep students guessing and thinking with a set of riddles for high school students. A pillow 14 ELA Enigmas and Wordplay Puzzles Need a brain break for high school students between chapters of your latest novel unit? What am I?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

As schools look ahead to serving not just student needs, but the greater needs of their community and world, service learning becomes an increasingly important part of high school education. In any number of homes and schools across the nation, students are more comfortable with using digital devices than many adults.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 25, 2016

Even schools that made herculean efforts to train teachers in technology found themselves flailing. school infrastructure often struggled to support the exciting plans that tech-savvy teachers wanted to try. Too many schools just didn’t have that budget. Where is the tool? How do you do **? Why is the program not working?

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Edsurge

JULY 3, 2025

Young adults are finding it harder to borrow books reflective of their lived experiences in their schools and public libraries. This website equipped adults with the quotes they needed to challenge books on school library shelves, leading to record bans nearly every year since 2021. between 2020 and 2024.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 5, 2017

When it comes to school communications, parents today want more information from their children’s teachers and schools, but they also want that information to be timely, targeted, and personalized to their children or their interest areas. The latest data from Speak Up Research Project gives insights on school-to-home communications.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2017

Because she had never tried shifting control to her students to research their own problem designs using edtech, she was worried that she would not be knowledgeable enough to help them develop their own ideas. The bad news is, she was afraid of appearing vulnerable in front of her students if something went wrong. A Common Dilemma.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 24, 2017

“When I engage in dialogue, I recognize that those I speak with are equal to me, and I work from the assumption that they hold within them wisdom, knowledge, ideas, and gifts.” The value of discussions can hardly be overstated. This asynchronous environment provides something in-class discussion can’t: time.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 13, 2022

She had started her journey just a few days before, and we were discussing her funeral arrangements. Indigenous Knowledge and Mainstream Education Indigenous Knowledge Systems is a phrase that originated in Indigenous studies. ótiyapi was at the center of our knowledge, our culture and our way of life as Lakota people.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Read on for 10 key takeaways from the discussion. As we look at what the messaging should be, how can it be simplified for both school leaders and for teachers in understanding what it is? Ive been talking to a lot of school districts about this as theyre trying to figure it out. How much is too much data?

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