k12 Digest

JULY 1, 2025

His educational philosophy is centered on nurturing students’ thirst for knowledge and preparing them to do meaningful work in the future. If education is meant to prepare students for life beyond the classroom, then we must ask: are we equipping them with knowledge or wisdom? That number should stop us in our tracks.

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eSchool News

JULY 7, 2025

Likewise, one type of data is not sufficient either, so our educators consider both quantitative and qualitative reference points. But when educators have abundant reports that are not interconnected, they are data rich and information poor, which can result in less-than-optimal decisions. We look at it.

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

John Fisher College of Education and brings almost 30 years of diverse experience in the field of education. Her career spans roles as an elementary teacher, instructional coach, mentor, special education administrator, and elementary school principal. Gina DiTullio holds a doctorate in Executive Leadership from the St.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Nam Ngo Thanh is an educational leader, innovator, and advocate for equity-driven, holistic learning. Currently serving as the school leader in Vietnam, he brings over a decade of experience in school leadership, teacher training, and educational transformation.

Interdisciplinary 247

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 26, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini are increasingly prevalent in higher education, raising questions about how students can engage with AI meaningfully. AI prompting helps students refine their problem-solving skills by encouraging them to iterate on their inquiries and seek deeper insights.

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Critical Thinking Skills Ethics Academic Integrity 82

eSchool News

JULY 15, 2025

has been recognized for its steadfast commitment to quality education. In a recent review by Cognia, a global nonprofit that accredits schools, K12 earned an impressive Index of Education Quality (IEQ) score of 327, well above the global average of 296. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — K12, a portfolio brand of Stride, Inc. About Stride, Inc.

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Education STEM Feedback Curriculum 148

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

With small class sizes, individualized instruction, and a focus on executive functioning, social-emotional growth, and life skills, AEF offers a unique educational experience tailored to each students needs. AEF takes a different approach to education, one that meets students where they are and gives them the tools to succeed.

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eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2025

In today’s world, where misinformation is rampant and digital literacy is more important than ever, students must also develop the critical thinking skills to evaluate sources and identify truth. World Book’s vetted, expert-authored content provides a model of reliability and credibility that educators and students can trust.

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eSchool News

MAY 20, 2025

And yet, our education system insists on treating time as the fixed variable in the equation of learning–even when we know better. Whether you are mastering a skill for work, learning to cook, or training for a marathon, you adjust your pace based on progress–not the ticking of a clock. So, whats the alternative?

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 26, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini are increasingly prevalent in higher education, raising questions about how students can engage with AI meaningfully. AI prompting helps students refine their problem-solving skills by encouraging them to iterate on their inquiries and seek deeper insights.

Critical Thinking 69

Critical Thinking Skills Ethics Academic Integrity 69

eSchool News

JUNE 26, 2025

In the eighth grade, he started working on a math program that uses AI to provide just-in-time feedback and contextual hints. Scores from the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress illustrate some of these differences in alarming detail. Even a hint that shares the answer can be educational if it helps the student think.

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Math Metacognitive Skills Motivation Knowledge 182

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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eSchool News

JULY 2, 2025

Discovery Education , the creators of essential PreK-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world, today announced significant enhancements to the online, adaptive literacy program DreamBox Reading. This adaptivity ensures that students are met where they are with just-right instruction and fun activities.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 13, 2025

Artificial intelligence is no different, but how can we ease the minds of those educators who have trouble embracing the newest innovation in emerging technologies? A shift in the fundamental mindset of educators and learners will be vitally important as AI becomes more and more commonplace.

Critical Thinking 98

Critical Thinking Intelligence Education Learning 98

eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

And they point to a crucial insight for education: the key to unlocking students’ motivation, especially in adolescence, is helping them see that they have value —that they are valued by the people they care about and that they are meaningful contributors to the groups where they seek belonging. All of those are real. Or modding computers.

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Motivation Learning Students Achievement 279

eSchool News

JULY 8, 2025

Key points: Digital resources can make learning more effective and enjoyable for students 4 edtech tools that can transform student teamwork A critical shift in digital instruction in 2025 For more news on digital resources, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub As education evolves, the classroom is no longer limited to books and blackboards.

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Quizzes Social Studies Learning Students 156

eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2025

This recognition highlights Otus’ ongoing commitment to building tools with and for educators by deeply engaging with practitioners throughout the product development process. Through the district’s vision and leadership, Otus developed a flexible, skills-focused portfolio tool to support JCPS’s Journey to Success initiative.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 13, 2025

Artificial intelligence is no different, but how can we ease the minds of those educators who have trouble embracing the newest innovation in emerging technologies? A shift in the fundamental mindset of educators and learners will be vitally important as AI becomes more and more commonplace.

Critical Thinking 128

Critical Thinking Intelligence Education Learning 128

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. As a longtime STEM educator, Ive come to understand the value of teamwork, both within the classroom and beyond. Ive wondered about this myself on a few occasions.

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STEM Students Feedback Knowledge 250

k12 Digest

JUNE 30, 2025

What does this mean for education? The feedback is not from a human tutor, but from a virtual protocol assistant trained on 100+ cultural models and centuries of diplomatic precedent. Why Protocol Needs AI AI doesn’t replace soft skills and would never, but it elevates them. This is not science fiction. It’s already here.

Intelligence 180

Intelligence Ethics Culture Education 180

k12 Digest

JUNE 30, 2025

What does this mean for education? The feedback is not from a human tutor, but from a virtual protocol assistant trained on 100+ cultural models and centuries of diplomatic precedent. Why Protocol Needs AI AI doesn’t replace soft skills and would never, but it elevates them. This is not science fiction. It’s already here.

Intelligence 180

Intelligence Ethics Culture Education 180

Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve at a rapid pace, educational institutions find themselves at a crossroads. Central to our discussion is the assertion that a “one-size-fits-all” approach to AI adoption is inadequate for educational institutions, whose missions and values differ significantly.

Ethics 118

Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 118

eSchool News

JUNE 3, 2025

For more news on AI detection, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub The emergence of generative AI technologies such as ChatGPT has challenged educators to find effective ways to identify whether the work their students submit is original or AI-generated. The studys findings have important implications for educators, Russell believes.

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Study Languages Language Writing 288

eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2025

Schools can also harness this opportunity to educate families about the impacts of phone use and foster a community response. Student librarians help monitor and gather feedback. They are building in reflection and feedback mechanisms throughout, so that all voices have the chance to be heard.

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Schools Students Feedback Participation 196

Faculty Focus

JULY 20, 2025

Reams have been written about the challenges with general education at US colleges and universities. Students often view general education requirements (gen eds) as “hurdles” to overcome on their way to the learning that matters to them. The sentiment is especially cacophonous in online education. Why am I doing this?”

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k12 Digest

JULY 1, 2025

His educational philosophy is centered on nurturing students’ thirst for knowledge and preparing them to do meaningful work in the future. If education is meant to prepare students for life beyond the classroom, then we must ask: are we equipping them with knowledge or wisdom? That number should stop us in our tracks.

Learning 130

Learning Critical Thinking History Secondary Education 130

eSchool News

APRIL 24, 2025

And that made it harder to help new teachers grow their own skills when they asked for help. For me, it took authentic practice and constant feedback from experienced birders. But most education majors only get 10-15 weeks of it, and those in alternative pipelines typically get even less. That was until I got into birdwatching.

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Classroom Management Coaching Feedback Teaching 181

eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

Educators may evaluate what worked well and what didn’t, including instructional strategies, classroom management techniques, student engagement efforts, and time management. Thinking back on what worked, what didn’t, and what motivated students can help educators equip themselves not only to repeat successes, but to evolve.

Schools 248

Schools Motivation Science Teaching 248

Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Liberal arts education empowers individuals to become well-rounded to handle complexity, diversity, and change by providing broad knowledge of the world and in-depth study in a specific area. These skills are honed extensively across the curriculum, within the context of increasingly challenging problems, projects, and performance standards.

Art 114

Art Curriculum Interdisciplinary Teaching 114

k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Nam Ngo Thanh is an educational leader, innovator, and advocate for equity-driven, holistic learning. Currently serving as the school leader in Vietnam, he brings over a decade of experience in school leadership, teacher training, and educational transformation.

Interdisciplinary 144

Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 144

Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve at a rapid pace, educational institutions find themselves at a crossroads. Central to our discussion is the assertion that a “one-size-fits-all” approach to AI adoption is inadequate for educational institutions, whose missions and values differ significantly.

Ethics 75

Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 75

Edsurge

JULY 10, 2025

As classrooms across America become increasingly diverse, with growing populations of multilingual learners and students from various cultural backgrounds, school districts face a critical challenge: selecting educational technology that truly serves all students. million English learners in K-12 public schools in the fall of 2021, up from 4.6

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Culture Multidisciplinary Evaluation English 146

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 24, 2025

AI tutors are transforming education by offering personalized, accessible, and efficient learning support. They are not intended to replace human educators, just complement traditional teaching. Many educators and administrators feel unprepared to manage these legal and ethical challenges effectively.

Disabilities 145

Disabilities Ethics Schools Plagiarism 145

Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Liberal arts education empowers individuals to become well-rounded to handle complexity, diversity, and change by providing broad knowledge of the world and in-depth study in a specific area. These skills are honed extensively across the curriculum, within the context of increasingly challenging problems, projects, and performance standards.

Art 97

Art Curriculum Interdisciplinary Teaching 97

Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

Enriching the Core Strategy The original flipped classroom model aimed to reverse the traditional structure of education by shifting the transmission of basic content, often done through lectures, outside the classroom, while using face-to-face class time for active engagement and problem-solving. Flipped Classroom 2.0: Flipped Classroom 2.0

Critical Thinking 89

Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 89

Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2025

I provide specific deadlines for initial contributions and peer feedback to maintain momentum. In our next class, I address the most common questions, creating a feedback loop that keeps everyone engaged. This approach not only reinforces learning but also develops critical thinking skills that serve students well beyond our course.

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Active Learning Activities Learning Minute Papers 66

Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

Enriching the Core Strategy The original flipped classroom model aimed to reverse the traditional structure of education by shifting the transmission of basic content, often done through lectures, outside the classroom, while using face-to-face class time for active engagement and problem-solving. Flipped Classroom 2.0: Flipped Classroom 2.0

Critical Thinking 95

Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 95