eSchool News
MARCH 14, 2025
Key points: Real-world relevance makes STEM learning more personal for students 12 lesser-known K-12 STEM education resources Using free resources to connect the environment to education For more on STEM concepts, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub Why are we learning this? This is a question every educator has faced before. To be fair, its a valid question.
Ask a Tech Teacher
MARCH 14, 2025
Two math celebrations are coming up: Pi Day and World Maths Day Pi Day Pi Day is an annual celebration commemorating the mathematical constant (pi). It is observed March 14 since 3, 1, and 4 are the three most significant digits of in the decimal form. Daniel Tammet, a high-functioning autistic savant, held the European record for reciting pi from memory to 22,514 digits in five hours and nine minutes until 2015 when Rick de Jong of the Netherlands recited pi to 22,612 digits in five hours and
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EdTech Magazine
MARCH 14, 2025
Schools are frequently overwhelmed by the sea of information they must swim through when selecting an educational technology provider, whether theyre looking for hardware or software solutions. The result? Everything is a bid. But its more like a reverse auction, with K12 schools usually going with the lowest bidder, even when they prefer another vendors technology solutions.
Edsurge
MARCH 10, 2025
Americas schools are facing a crisis in reading achievement. The recently released National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) found that only 31 percent of 4th graders and 30 percent of 8th graders were reading at or above a proficient level. Dr. Julie A. Evans, the CEO of education nonprofit Project Tomorrow , has found that educators across the country are grappling with the intertwined challenges of declining student engagement and persistent social-emotional issues.
eSchool News
MARCH 12, 2025
Key points: Robotics, coding, financial literacy–its easy to incorporate calculators Using free resources to connect the environment to education Helping science-averse teachers integrate STEM and literacy For more news on STEM learning, visit eSN’s STEM & STEM hub When you hear the word calculator, I bet your mind immediately goes to math class and solving problems that cant be solved efficiently in your head or on paper.
Ask a Tech Teacher
MARCH 12, 2025
I know–many consider online services that write papers for you as a hard no, but let’s talk about that. Anecdotal data indicates 5-15% of students use these services, just don’t tell their teachers or parents. Why do they consider them useful rather than unacceptable? The Ask a Tech Teacher team came up with a list of reasons. Here me out.
EdTech Magazine
MARCH 10, 2025
The introduction of Gemini, Googles generative artificial intelligence tool, offers educators many opportunities to enhance their productivity via one of K12s most popular platforms, Google Workspace for Education. I have been using AI in my Spanish language and STEAM classes at Riverview School District in Oakmont, Pa., for several years. And I have been exploring the capabilities of Gemini on a personal and professional level ever since its release.
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eSchool News
MARCH 10, 2025
Key points: Educators can’t give up, despite hard work to be done in reading instruction Science, math, history teacherswere all reading teachers now NAEP scores show disheartening trends for the lowest-performing students For more news on reading scores, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Millions–probably billions–of dollars invested.
Ask a Tech Teacher
MARCH 13, 2025
Here are quick, safe spots to send students for research ( click here for updates to the list ): CoolKidFacts kid-friendly videos, pictures, info, and quizzesall 100% suitable for children Dimensions academic research gearedfor college-level Fact Monster help with homework and facts Google Earth Timelapse what changes to the planet over time Google Trends whats trending in searches History Channel great speeches How Stuff Works the gold standard in explaining stuff to kids Info Please events cat
Faculty Focus
MARCH 13, 2025
When students evaluations are viewed by instructors as a type of formative assessment to be used as a tool for instructional improvement, mid-semester feedback surveys allow instructors to immediately respond to their students needs (Chapman & Joines, 2017; Diamond, 2004). Further, when these changes happen in real-time, students see that their feedback is valued and better understand how it is used (Sojka et al., 2002; Spencer & Schmelkin, 2002).
Edsurge
MARCH 12, 2025
Scaffolding in Tier 1 instruction helps all students access grade-level content by providing temporary support that is gradually removed as students gain independence. Key strategies include activating prior knowledge, pre-teaching vocabulary, using visual aids, modeling and encouraging student discourse. This approach ensures diverse learning needs are met, fostering gradual mastery of skills and promoting student success.
eSchool News
MARCH 13, 2025
Key points: Reflect on your level of fatigue and identify which type of rest you need AI and teacher burnout: Can technology really help? To boost teacher morale, reimagine the teacher role For more news on teacher burnout, visit eSNs SEL & Well-Being hub Todays teachers are coping with a wide range of stresses, from chronic student absenteeism to limitations on what you can teach and parents pressuring you to change grades.
Ask a Tech Teacher
MARCH 10, 2025
In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogythe tech topics most important to your teachingas well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education. Today’s tip: How Twitter improves learning Here are 11 ways X/Twitter improves education: Students learn to be focused.
EdTech Magazine
MARCH 12, 2025
Todays teachers are expected to wear many hats: instructor, curriculum developer, assessor, collaborator, researcher and mediator. While this list doesnt cover every role they fulfill, it offers insight into the variability and variety of all that teachers do. With that in mind, teachers need technology that meets their unique needs. Acers TravelMate laptops are designed to provide the kind of effective, flexible support that classroom teachers need every day.
Teach Hub
MARCH 13, 2025
A well-rounded education should provide students with essential life skills they can use throughout their lives. While middle and high schools teach many valuable academic lessons, the current curriculum often falls short in preparing students for the practical realities of adulthood. Important skills like managing money, building credit, cooking, looking for jobs, and managing time are often not taught well.
eSchool News
MARCH 12, 2025
Key points: Most educators say AI is the future, but struggle to integrate it into STEM learning 12 lesser-known K-12 STEM education resources Rural areas are poised for unique STEM education, but need more resources For more news on STEM education, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub AI is becoming increasingly critical in STEM education, and 96 percent of teachers say they believe AI will become an intrinsic part of education within the next decade, according to a new survey from Samsung So
Faculty Focus
MARCH 13, 2025
When students evaluations are viewed by instructors as a type of formative assessment to be used as a tool for instructional improvement, mid-semester feedback surveys allow instructors to immediately respond to their students needs (Chapman & Joines, 2017; Diamond, 2004). Further, when these changes happen in real-time, students see that their feedback is valued and better understand how it is used (Sojka et al., 2002; Spencer & Schmelkin, 2002).
Edsurge
MARCH 12, 2025
A couple of months ago, I had a conversation with another leader who was listening to some of my frustrations about how the school year was going. This school year is unique as we just opened a new building with over 450 students in kindergarten through eighth grade, consolidating three different elementary and middle campuses from different neighborhoods across New York.
EdTech Magazine
MARCH 10, 2025
Employees want AI at work and they wont wait for companies to catch up. The urgency in this statement from Microsoft and LinkedIns 2024 Work Trend Index Annual Report is undeniable. And with the same report indicating that 66% of leaders wouldnt hire someone without AI skills, its clear that our students will transition into a workforce where being adept at AI is an expectation.
eSchool News
MARCH 11, 2025
Key points: Edtech makes differentiated instruction manageable and measurable Edtech teaching strategies that drive sustainability Quality over quantity: Rethinking edtech time in the classroom For more news on edtech trends, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Meeting the diverse learning needs of students has long challenged educators who recognize that each student processes information differently and progresses at their own pace.
Faculty Focus
MARCH 9, 2025
Ive tried a few different techniques for class discussions over the years, some that Ive written about previously in Faculty Focus. In recent years, Ive dialed in a 3-step process for discussion in my face-to-face classes, which has helped me create an engaged classroom climate. Its Think-Pair-Share (TPS), with some upgrades. I refined my TPS process after attending Jeremy Rentzs workshop Put Your Hammer Down (detailed in the Best of the 2021 Teaching Professor Conference ).
Teach Hub
MARCH 11, 2025
Do you have a student who cant seem to sit still for even a second? What if I told you that instead of asking them to stop moving, as an educator , you should encourage it? Research shows that when students use their bodies during the learning process, it can significantly enhance retention, memory, and overall understandingeven when the movement isnt directly related to the content being learned.
Teacher Toms Blog
MARCH 14, 2025
Some time ago, we took the children on a field trip to the local post office. We were a group of some 20 children and eight adults. The woman giving us our tour introduced herself as Ms. Lui, before insisting that the children get in a line. It was an inauspicious start. The kids had no idea what to do. Even we adults were at a loss. Queueing up isn't part of what we do at Woodland Park.
eSchool News
MARCH 13, 2025
As students navigate an increasingly complex world defined by artificial intelligence, social media, and rapid technological change, the need for essential life skills has never been greater. A new curriculum called The Edge immerses students in real-life, complex scenarios that challenge them to think critically, collaborate effectively, and apply social-emotional learning (SEL) to everyday situations.
Faculty Focus
MARCH 9, 2025
Ive tried a few different techniques for class discussions over the years, some that Ive written about previously in Faculty Focus. In recent years, Ive dialed in a 3-step process for discussion in my face-to-face classes, which has helped me create an engaged classroom climate. Its Think-Pair-Share (TPS), with some upgrades. I refined my TPS process after attending Jeremy Rentzs workshop Put Your Hammer Down (detailed in the Best of the 2021 Teaching Professor Conference ).
English Teacher Margarita
MARCH 14, 2025
Joke via Learn Funny Jokes These are the entries where we practised this term's contents: Are there any.? Healthy living Sports for life The Continuous (or Progressive) Present again Two Present Tenses Sports verbs How do you come to school? Compare And EXTRA!
The Nerdy Teacher
MARCH 14, 2025
As a person with ADHD and Dyslexia, among other things, accessibility is very important to me. Decding to leave the classroom is not an easy decision because I know that my neurodivergence might not thrive outside of the classroom. Having been with SchoolAI for 5 months now, I have seen how much they, not only value neurodivergence, but how much we stress accessibility.
eSchool News
MARCH 11, 2025
Key points: AI complements metacognition by offering adaptive learning experiences Revolutionizing storytelling with AI: Empowering ELLs Asking the right questions: Unlocking the full potential of AI tools For more on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Metacognition, or the ability to think about ones own thinking, is a crucial skill for English Language Learners (ELLs) across all content areas.
The Life of a Conflicted Teacher
MARCH 14, 2025
I signed up for the free Grammarly years ago because my spelling stinks. #youaretellingme I don’t need the comments. The kids are school were NOT good today and have me considering emptying my life savings to retire early, living life in our camper and doing something kind of work from home job! Ugh! Anyway (without the interruptions), I have always appreciated what the free version can do.
k12 Prospects
MARCH 14, 2025
Download Your 2025 School District Closing Dates MAP and learn what are schools principals and districts superintendents doing over the summer.
Edtech IRL
MARCH 14, 2025
One of the problems I’ve run into with Kasm Workspaces is storage space. When creating a new Kasm environment, regardless of the size of the virtual machine or the VM’s storage space, Kasm always installs with 80GB of storage. With the wealth of containers available in the Kasm registries, 80GB disappears quickly. At least for my scenario, where I’m hosting Kasm in a 200GB Ubuntu Server 24.04LTS VM, below are steps for allocating more storage.
eSchool News
MARCH 14, 2025
This story originally appeared on the Christensen Institute’s blog , and is reposted with permission. Key points: This pivot presents a remarkable opportunity for teachers and society at large AI is changing the role of teaching assistants Navigation and guidance in the age of AI: 5 trends to watch For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Picture your favorite teacher from your childhood.
Teacher Toms Blog
MARCH 13, 2025
"Teacher Tom, it's really quiet here." I was sitting with the three-year-old at a table. There were puzzle pieces in front of us, but we were just goofing around, making no effort to assemble them. Objectively, it wasn't quiet. There were children squealing, laughing, and low-key bickering all around us. If an adult had said this, I'd have likely sought clarification, "What do you mean, it's really quiet here?
English Teacher Margarita
MARCH 13, 2025
Organizing a For & Against Writing Here's a useful presentation and a lesson about this type of essay on English Practice Visit your book (Page 62) and last year's blog entry for more Your Writing Task: Write a for and against essay on the following statement: "Studying allows people to have a better life" Remember to: - Write 3 or 4 paragraphs with the structure above - Include Contrast (and other) connectors - In the last paragraph (the conclusion), use phrases like: "To sum up", "In concl
Teaching with a Mountain View
MARCH 13, 2025
It may not be a popular opinion, but standardized tests play an important role in measuring growth for students, informing instruction for teachers, and guiding decisions for schools and districts. But the testing season and necessary test prep can, admittedly, be tough on our students! Hours of sitting in front of a computer and staying focused on a test can take a toll, even on our most motivated and eager students.
Priceless Ponderings
MARCH 13, 2025
Priceless Ponderings Engaging Easter Worksheets and activities Your Students Will Love Hey there, teacher friend! Easter is hoppin our way, and youre on a mission to make it both meaningful and fun for your students. Easter isnt just about chocolate bunnies and colorful eggsits a golden opportunity to teach kids about faith, kindness, and the story of Jesus in a way that truly resonates.
From the Pond
MARCH 13, 2025
Looking for a simple and engaging math warm-up? Try the Lucky Number Math Game! Its a great way to build number sense, listening skills, and excitement before your lessonplus, it only takes a few minutes! How to Play: Roll a shamrock dice (or a regular one!) Before it lands, students chant: Lucky number or just for fun, Guess the rollhere it comes! Each student calls out a number.
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