eSchool News

MAY 12, 2025

According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) , only 14 percent of U.S. Rather than writing traditional essays or book reports, my students were invited to create short video book reviews of their favorite titles–books they genuinely loved, connected with, and wanted others to discover.

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Culture Reading Students Languages 258

Teach Thought

JULY 9, 2025

Views Facebook Linkedin Print All Educators Have Two Minds by Terry Heick In his essay Two Minds , Wendell Berry, unsurprisingly enough, offers up two tones of thought produced by two kinds of ‘mind’—Rational, and Sympathetic. It’s no surprise that these two minds exist in education as well.

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Education Critical Thinking Essay Motivation 73

Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2025

Odgers, a professor of psychological science and informatics at UC Irvine, launched a national survey to investigate the use of AI among teens, parents and educators. For instance, some wondered why they were allowed to have a classmate review their paper, but couldn’t use Grammarly, an AI tool that reviews essays for grammatical errors.

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Essay Ethics Fairness Assignments 165

k12 Digest

JUNE 13, 2025

Passionate about global citizenship and inclusive education, Joshua integrates innovative strategies to enhance engagement and learning behaviour. As an educational consultant and school inspector, he is committed to fostering excellence and values-driven leadership in schools. Maybe we are asking the wrong questions?

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Writing Essay Art Knowledge 230

Edsurge

JULY 24, 2025

While plenty of headlines have been penned about students’ generative AI use and education institutions’ concerns, the question of school counselors using it to aid the college admissions process has been largely unaddressed. How Widespread Is This Use? There is not much data, if any, about that specific use.

High School 130

High School High School Counselling Essay 130

Faculty Focus

JULY 10, 2025

What if I told you the education system isn’t broken—it’s working exactly the way it was built to? But what we see in higher education—missed assignments, low engagement, quiet classrooms—isn’t always a motivation issue. That’s not just a soundbite from my TEDx Talk—it’s my lived experience. Often, it’s a preparedness gap.

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Teaching Elementary School Elementary School Failure 53

Faculty Focus

JULY 10, 2025

What if I told you the education system isn’t broken—it’s working exactly the way it was built to? But what we see in higher education—missed assignments, low engagement, quiet classrooms—isn’t always a motivation issue. That’s not just a soundbite from my TEDx Talk—it’s my lived experience. Often, it’s a preparedness gap.

Teaching 53

Teaching Elementary School Elementary School Failure 53

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 22, 2025

Homeschooling offers a unique opportunity to tailor your child’s education to their specific needs and interests. Enter TPT — a place where you can turn for fresh ideas, resources, and tips from experienced educators. Students study six novels, learn to write multiple essay formats, write and study poetry, and learn discussion skills.

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Curriculum Social Studies Art Learning Styles 98

Cal Matters

JUNE 26, 2025

Indeed, many students have taken the bait, if not to write entire essays, then certainly to draft an outline, refine their ideas or clean up their writing before submitting it. The Turnitin similarity score of a student essay in one of Adam Kaiserman’s classes at College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita on May 6, 2025.

Plagiarism 117

Plagiarism Assignments Academic Integrity Writing 117

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 12, 2025

If your dreams include working as an electrical and computer engineer, then you can start at any stage of your education process to set yourself up for success. Furthermore, you need to set yourself up for success by doing your research and finding the education that suits your needs best. This will be further outlined below.

Lecturing 83

Lecturing Motivation Essay High School 83

k12 Digest

JUNE 13, 2025

Passionate about global citizenship and inclusive education, Joshua integrates innovative strategies to enhance engagement and learning behaviour. As an educational consultant and school inspector, he is committed to fostering excellence and values-driven leadership in schools. Maybe we are asking the wrong questions?

Writing 130

Writing Essay Art Knowledge 130

Faculty Focus

JUNE 1, 2025

My Journey in Alternative Grading: From Curiosity to Clarity The first time I stood in front of 20 bored freshmen, all alone, teaching a course I had designed, also all alone, I was teaching a general education writing and speaking course at the University of Iowa. As a TA, I even received rubrics with that language.

Grades 70

Grades Evaluation Assignments Instructors 70

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 7, 2025

Once they’re used to writing a paragraph or two every day, writing five paragraphs for a standard essay won’t seem so daunting! Middle School ELA Curriculum | Emergency Sub Plans for 6th, 7th, 8th By Performing in Education Grades: 6th-8th Standards: CCSS RL.6.1, Bring your dream to life — yes, even the essay one! —

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Grades Teaching Teachers Teaching Philosophy 52

k12

JULY 10, 2025

For many families, online learning opened the door to new possibilities in education. With the proper support and a few simple strategies, online education can be just as engaging as traditional classroom learning. Creative Expression of Learning: Not every child shines through essays or multiple-choice tests—and that’s okay.

Online Learning 52

Online Learning Quizzes Learning Motivation 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 25, 2025

By Performing in Education Grades: 3rd-12th Teach all types of writing like a pro with this easy-to-follow writer’s workshop bulletin board! There’s also an extension activity with prompts for students to research and write an essay about one of the featured careers.

Counselling 87

Counselling Math Assignments Art 87

Faculty Focus

JUNE 29, 2025

I offered students a chance to ask about my education, experience in finance, the time I lived and studied in Paris, or how I ended up teaching at a community college. Teaching With a Self Teaching with a self is the default in Western societies and models of education. But a few years ago, I removed the slide. He holds an M.A.

Teaching 67

Teaching Motivation Learning Outcomes Instructors 67

Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 11, 2025

Evaluating the detectability of AI-generated texts among student essays. Computers and Education: Artificial Intelligence , 6 , 100209. Computers and Education: Artificial Intelligence , v7:1-10. Journal of Undergraduate Neuroscience Education. [link] Fleckenstein, J., Keller, S. Kller, O., & Mller, J. Frontier, T.

Academic Integrity 92

Academic Integrity Learning Feedback Assignments 92

Faculty Focus

JUNE 29, 2025

I offered students a chance to ask about my education, experience in finance, the time I lived and studied in Paris, or how I ended up teaching at a community college. Teaching With a Self Teaching with a self is the default in Western societies and models of education. But a few years ago, I removed the slide. He holds an M.A.

Teaching 68

Teaching Motivation Learning Outcomes Instructors 68

k12

JULY 18, 2025

Your kid will need to do research for their educational and professional journey. This is where they can write essays and reports, craft short stories, or take class notes. Consider things like: Kid-friendly apps Educational games Rewards for fast typing Everyone is more inclined to learn when education is fun!

Skills 52

Skills Internet Students Assignments 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 18, 2025

Celebrate My Hero: Students draw a picture and write a short essay about a veteran they admire, past or present. You might even bring the topic to life by reading a picture book to spark discussion or, for upper elementary students, showing educational videos.

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Activities Teaching History Writing 97

Edsurge

APRIL 22, 2025

The ACLU, representing the students and their families, on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) in the U.S. Well-Read Black Girl: Finding Our Stories, Discovering Ourselves, a book of essays from Black women about how literature has affected their lives, by Glory Edim.

Schools 114

Schools History Students Culture 114

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 14, 2025

They can even use them as longer argumentative essay topics during an argument writing unit! Do you believe the United States should spend more money on the military or on education? Write a short essay about your favorite celebrity and their biggest album, movie, or show. Should homework be required or just extra credit?

Writing 52

Writing Grades Middle School Middle School 52

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 social media only for fun, or can it also be educational?

Writing 52

Writing Grades Essay Middle School 52

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. Use them to begin longer narrative essays, begin class discussions, or introduce elements of fiction in your language arts class. What are your goals for high school ? What would you do?

High School 52

High School High School Writing Essay 52

eSchool News

MAY 23, 2025

Many of the challenges of using AI in education center on the type of learning approach used, accuracy, and building trust with the technology, said Nhon Ma, CEO of Numerade an online learning assistant that uses AI and educators to help students learn STEM concepts.

Learning 291

Learning Students High School High School 291

eSchool News

OCTOBER 19, 2017

When teachers used digital educational games in the classroom, students raised test scores by more than half a letter grade in only three weeks, according to a study from researchers at Vanderbilt University and partners at Legends of Learning , a research-driven educational game platform. Click here to learn more!

Multiple Choice Questions 470

Multiple Choice Questions Teachers Essay Game-Based Learning 470

Edsurge

OCTOBER 9, 2017

Lem Diaz But Garcia notes that there are positions in the field of computer science where someone may only be writing code, and knowing how to write a five paragraph essay may not be very relevant. There is a big difference between essay writing and technical writing.

Writing 256

Writing Skills Essay Science 256

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Other investors in the round include Chinese education firm TAL Education Group, Follett Knowledge Fund and Plum Alley Investments, along with LinkedIn’s CEO Jeff Weiner and senior vice president Mike Gamson, Deborah Quazzo (founder and managing partner of GSV Acceleration) and Sam Yagan (founder of OkCupid).

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Textbooks Essay English Writing 271

Teach Hub

MAY 19, 2025

Educators never stop learning; check out our available graduate degree programs to hone your skills and promote lifelong learning and academic excellence. Not all students express their learning in the same way. Some may thrive with written responses, while others do better with visual or verbal formats. Consider offering assessment choices.

Learning Outcomes 79

Learning Outcomes Learning Feedback Essay 79

Southwest Washington Education

JUNE 18, 2025

There are forms, essays, deadlines, transcripts, and then the lovely existential spiral that happens around 1 a.m. Todays guest article is by our friend Emily and her thoughts on preparing for college applications. The college application grind is a full-contact sport, and you’re the quarterback, waterboy, and coach all at once. on a Tuesday.

Essay 58

Essay Coaching 58

Edsurge

JULY 11, 2025

Transitional kindergarten, a public early education program for 4-year-olds in California that provides a structured bridge between preschool and kindergarten , had been cut from her region for the 2025-2026 school year. So eventually, Leibson turned to a “navigator,” an edtech tool that helps parents sort through early education options.

Schools 105

Schools Disabilities Evaluation Essay 105

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Influencing the education niche, it’s a game-changer in the classroom. Not only does it make educators revise their approach to teaching academic writing, but some still see it as a threat to students’ academic integrity. use ChatGPT for essay and research paper writing. Essay outlines provide structure to texts.

Essay 294

Essay Writing Plagiarism Academic Integrity 294

Edsurge

DECEMBER 8, 2023

As the college essay program manager for Write the World, a nonprofit writing organization for teens, I oversee a group of advisers who guide students through the essay writing process. I have seen firsthand the anxiety that students experience when it comes to writing their college essays.

Essay 182

Essay Writing Beliefs High School 182

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 15, 2024

Exploring diverse writing exercises, experimenting with different perspectives, and seeking inspiration from various sources can cultivate creativity and enhance essay writing skills, with the option to have professionals write me an essay providing valuable insights and further honing one’s craft. Start small.

Essay 167

Essay Writing Skills Interdisciplinary 167

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 28, 2024

Essay writing is a crucial skill for academic and professional success because it teaches clear, logical, and persuasive communication. In this blog post, we’ll unlock the secrets to successful essay writing and share 10 proven tips to help you level up your writing game. What is Effective Essay Writing?

Essay 157

Essay Writing Plagiarism Communication 157

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 24, 2015

Although I used a detailed rubric to grade their essays and projects, I only entered the total score into the gradebook. So, an argumentative essay would be entered as a point value out of 100. Now when I am entering the grades for an essay, I enter each individual element that I am assessing from the rubric as a separate score.

Grades 420

Grades Essay Assignments Skills 420

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 24, 2023

Teaching Critical Thinking Through Essay Examples: Unlocking Minds We’re exploring a fun classroom adventure where teachers teach us to think carefully and write good essays using examples. Get ready to go on an interesting trip through the world of education. Why Essays? It’s a way of life.

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Critical Thinking Essay Teaching Exams 148