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. The platform also provides family resources and teacher toolkits for guided learning.

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eSchool News

MAY 7, 2025

One might assume that the most desirable skills for someone entering a STEM field would be things like vast scientific knowledge or a laser-like attention to detail. Students can post text, images, or videos, making it perfect for brainstorming, digital discussions, and sharing resources.

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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. I think a lot of the teachers and parents don’t know, either.” With AI, though, no one yet fully understands how it works, so parents can’t pass that knowledge down. “In

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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. Part of this is the reality that most of our teachers have never really had to deal with change.

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2025

According to a 2024 study from the Community College Research Center at Columbia Universitys Teacher College, dual enrollment increased by 46 percent from 2015 to 2021, and another 18 percent from 2021 to 2023. Some areas may not have enough qualified teachers to offer them.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 24, 2025

This shows that it is important to position AI as a tool, not a teacher. Teachers should train students to verify AI information with real sources. As opioid addiction remains a global health concern, medications like Suboxone are commonly discussed in training programs. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

Assume that students are capable and possess knowledge and skills. Create community guidelines for discussions that include intention and impact/anti-bias language. Immediately address ableist /biased remarks in the classroom through discussion. Refer to people how they refer to themselves. Support colleagues with disabilities.

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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. WordPress Use a free WordPress blog, but instead convert the pages to topics discussed below. For example, if you’re a tech teacher, join ISTE. Here’s an example. Here’s how.

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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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Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 8, 2025

We hope that you will join us for our June 2025 Teacher Leader Summit in Denver. Through a series of practice-based scenarios, we will explore day-to-day implementation considerations, and see if we also can maybe make the lives of students and teachers a little easier and more productive.

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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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Edsurge

JULY 10, 2025

Technology is not neutral,” says Joshua Jonas, a curriculum and instruction researcher at Baylor University and former high school teacher. “It After you’ve completed the assessments, discuss your strengths and challenges, prioritize key areas and determine goals. But this hard work enhances everyone.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

AI-enabled systems such as adaptive learning platforms, chatbots, and generative tools like ChatGPT can provide students with on-demand explanations, simulate peer discussions, offer low-stakes quizzes, and give instant feedback. AI Tools In the Flipped Classroom 2.0 Microlearning also plays a vital role in reducing anxiety.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

A costly misconception is that pedagogical approaches in higher education must be lecture-based and teacher-led. When considering a teacher’s pedagogical content knowledge, eliciting student feedback is paramount. Rotate roles to ensure individual accountability and contribution. Kagan Cooperative Learning.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

AI-enabled systems such as adaptive learning platforms, chatbots, and generative tools like ChatGPT can provide students with on-demand explanations, simulate peer discussions, offer low-stakes quizzes, and give instant feedback. AI Tools In the Flipped Classroom 2.0 Microlearning also plays a vital role in reducing anxiety.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 16, 2025

Build up foundational knowledge 4. Use SEL check-in strategies to check up on struggling kids in your class who seem less interested in the instruction, including teacher-to-student journals for learners to keep you up to date on their lives. This foundational knowledge includes study skills. Table of Contents 1.

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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. Another key insight was the broader applicability of AI in future classrooms.

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Teach Thought

MAY 17, 2025

In fact, in addition to concepts like backward design and power standards, they are one of the most useful tools a teacher-as-learning-designer has access to. First, a student has to be able to define what an ‘author’s position’ is and what ‘evidence from the text’ means ( Knowledge-level ).

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Elevate k12

MAY 15, 2025

Whether you’re new to working with MLs or just looking for a few fresh ideas, these five teacher-approved strategies are here to help boost participation, build language, and make learning meaningful for all. Allow private messages to the teacher for students who feel unsure about spelling or grammar. with guided questions.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 11, 2025

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates recently stated in an interview that advances in AI will mean the humans will no longer be needed for most things, and stated that doctors and teachers in particular could be replaced by AI (CNBC, 2025). We cannot compete with the other resources available to our students in our fundamental content knowledge.

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Edsurge

JUNE 27, 2025

Writing a history that you helped to create is awkward, as Anne Trumbore acknowledges in her new book “ The Teacher in the Machine: A Human History of Education Technology.” In “Teacher in the Machine,” Trumbore traces edtech’s beginnings to three professors at distinct schools: Suppes, who founded the Computer Curriculum Corp.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

A costly misconception is that pedagogical approaches in higher education must be lecture-based and teacher-led. When considering a teacher’s pedagogical content knowledge, eliciting student feedback is paramount. Rotate roles to ensure individual accountability and contribution. Kagan Cooperative Learning.

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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. No matter how interesting the teacher, sometimes it can be hard for students to focus for very long on a lecture.

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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. As educators and industry leaders, we must ask: What do students and their teachers need to prepare for a future that is still unfolding?

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Teach Thought

JULY 11, 2025

Not temporarily wanting to know, or being vaguely interested in an answer, but being able to put together past experience and knowledge like the millions of fibers on a network–only to be maddeningly stopped from branching further without understanding or knowing this one bit. Model & Promote Ambition Ambition precedes curiosity.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

This shift raises critical questions about the future of education: How will teachers adapt their roles? Platforms like Zoom or Google Classroom enable real-time discussions, while forums foster ongoing dialogue beyond scheduled sessions. What innovations might redefine the learning environment?

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eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

So whether you’re a district leader, tech director, or classroom teacher, I think you’ll discover how schools are strategically implementing remote options to be something that you might want to think about for your own work. And of course, we touch upon the potential revolutionary impact of AI on educational content.

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Organized Classroom

JUNE 11, 2025

Want to know more about time management strategies for classroom teachers? Check out Teacher Life Balance Academy HERE ! This encourages teamwork and knowledge sharing while raising funds in an intellectually stimulating manner. How can teachers engage students in fundraising activities?

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Teach Hub

JUNE 19, 2025

Effective PE Class Essentials Help Students Enjoy Being Active Most PE teachers’ goal is to help students foster a love for being active. That means providing them with the tools, strategies, and knowledge they need to establish sustainable fitness habits that last. That high-five after a tough win? That’s building community.

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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. Video Conferencing and Collaboration Showing up to class online means knowing how to access the digital classroom and chat with teachers and peers virtually, rather than face-to-face.

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Priceless Ponderings

MAY 18, 2025

Whether youre a teacher, a homeschooling parent, or a curious grown-up, these ideas are perfect for introducing magnet experiments and answering the big question: Magnets how do they work? Its a great way to build background knowledge while sneaking in some reading comprehension practice. Thats where simple science meets wonder.

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Teacher Toms Blog

JUNE 23, 2025

I figured it was something Teacher Rachel had cooked up for the kindergarten class so left it there. So I just left them alone, secure in the knowledge that they were attempting to teach themselves what they, in that moment, most wanted to know, following their own interests and passions. That's enough. Any more than that is BS.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

What is the first sign that youre going to like or dislike a teacher? Inspire students with a walk outside, complete with notebooks, sunshine, and lots of topics for discussion. Use them to begin longer narrative essays, begin class discussions, or introduce elements of fiction in your language arts class. What about 3 hours?

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k12

JUNE 10, 2025

First, I love my teachers and value their expertise. I wanted a school where I could reach my full academic potential with good teachers who would challenge me and grow with me. I finish around 3 PM, depending on whether I complete any additional discussions. My teachers are where my success starts.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

MAY 28, 2025

Printable Would You Rather Questions for Teens – Middle School and High School By Khristen Massic — CTE Teacher Coach Grades: 7th-12th This set of 102 Would You Rather questions includes 17 pages with six cards on each page. Lead the class as a teacher or run the show as a principal?

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 30, 2025

Students can work on their own or in teams to test their knowledge of facts while solving subject-specific riddles. Cell Organelle Riddles – School Wide Scavenger Hunt By The Trendy Science Teacher Grades: 7th-10th Subjects: Biology, Other (Science), Science How much do your middle and high schoolers know about the parts of a cell?

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