eSchool News

MAY 17, 2021

Recent research from Gallup and the RAND Corporation shows that BrainPOP is already one of the most widely used digital learning tools that elementary and middle school educators turn to for teaching students science. New standards challenge educators to rethink how they teach science and meaningfully measure student learning.

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eSchool News

APRIL 22, 2025

A nonprofit organization for career and technical education (CTE), SkillsUSA serves more than 413,000 middle school, high school, and college students and instructors nationwide. Teams are also judged on efficiency, speed and teamwork.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

With 2025 barely in its infancy, educators are looking to new technologies and strategies to meet the needs of students. We asked educators to share their views about teaching and learning in 2025 (find industry predictions for 2025 here ). AI, digital learning tools, and personalized supports have become central to the classroom.

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eSchool News

MAY 24, 2023

Using Desmos was seen as being particularly egregious, as educators feared that students may have access to the internet and may surf the web while they should be learning or during summative assessments. A few years later, the discussion changed to an argument about the pros and cons of using a Desmos calculator on their classroom iPads.

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eSchool News

MAY 30, 2024

NEW YORK – Brainly, the AI Learning Companion TM used by 15 million monthly active users, announces the release of Test Prep, the latest AI-powered innovation designed to improve test scores, boost student confidence and reduce anxiety. students confirming they don’t give themselves enough time to study for their tests.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Passive learning, on the other hand, means students passively receive information–for example, students might use a Chromebook to take a test or submit assignments in a learning management system. Active learning with technology involves the use of edtech tools and digital resources to discover, analyze, and apply learning.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Responding to a critical gap in technology education, CompTIA Spark has launched free technology curriculum specifically for middle grade classrooms, grades 5-8. The nonprofit organization worked with educators across the country to develop the curriculum. Filling this critical gap is the mission of CompTIA Spark.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Key points: Virtual reality offers learning beyond just verbal communications 3 AR/VR resources that nurture student curiosity Reaching the 4Cs with 3D and virtual reality For more on VR in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Multilingual students face unique challenges that can hurt their performance in school.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 31, 2017

It is painful when all of the effort that teachers and students put into teaching and learning becomes summarized by standardized test results—especially when hard-working students that have demonstrated massive growth over the course of the year receive poor scores. I wondered how the test would affect him after it was over.

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eSchool News

APRIL 11, 2024

The answer to that question, it turns out, depends a lot on two things: how your school identifies students for advanced math, and where you live. principals said their elementary or middle school offered algebra in eighth grade, but only to certain students. Algebra is often considered a gateway class.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 10, 2018

In recent years, educators have spent countless collective hours designing, experimenting with and implementing new kinds of learning experiences for students—learning experiences that are fun, engaging and formative. Teachers are evaluated on those standardized tests. MetaRubric resources for educators. MetaRubric overview.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 11, 2018

This is the second part of a two-part story looking at how one school is piloting MIT research on playful assessments to measure student growth. And perhaps most novel, instead of traditional tests, they’re using “Sparkle Sleuths,” one in an emerging set of assessment tools to measure their mastery. Read part one for background.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 22, 2024

& CHARLOTTE, N.C.  – 3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) named Sirish Subash, a 9 th grader at Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology in Snellville, Georgia, the winner of the 2024 3M Young Scientist Challenge, the nation’s premier middle school science competition. PAUL, Minn. &

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eSchool News

MAY 25, 2023

Over the course of the three-day event, these highly skilled students were tested on their knowledge of renewable energy, their design and problem-solving skills, and their wind turbines’ energy output by a team of renewable energy educators and industry professionals. Mauston Gummy Bears from Mauston High School in Mauston, Wis.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

On a recent walk after spending a day working with middle school teachers on engagement strategies, I was listening to the “We Can Do Hard Things” podcast. As I learned more about the attributes of the youngest generation, I began to think about the implications for educators. I had questions and I wanted to know more.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards recognize the dedicated efforts of education professionals across K-12 departments, including IT, curriculum, instruction and administration. The program received an influx of inspiring nominations that highlight the innovation and selflessness of educators in schools and districts across the nation.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2023

million Education Innovation and Research (EIR) grant from the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) for its program, “Helping Helpers Help: An Integrated Model for Empowering Educators and Parents as Partners in Supporting Student Wellness and Learning.” Secretary of Education Miguel Cordona.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2023

I believe that the low supply of STEM professionals can be attributed to significant barriers to entry originating in educational settings–this is to no fault of teachers and administrators, but how the educational system is structured. Hyper-focused on standardized testing. This was the case for myself.

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eSchool News

MARCH 23, 2017

[ Editor’s note : This post by Alan November, written exclusively for eSchool Media, is part of a series of upcoming articles by this notable education thought leader. Further, what if this mindset change led to an increase in student achievement on tests? Learn from the best innovations in education! Achievement Gains x 3.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 18, 2023

NEW YORK – Students are gearing up for the 2023 school year, and new research from Brainly reveals that AI is an integral element in middle and high school students’ academic life – even as educators debate and worry whether the revolutionary technology belongs in the classroom.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 13, 2025

Here are some rising trends that educators, counselors, and parents can use to help students explore careers. In doing so, they will be equipped to make informed, confident decisions to achieve their postsecondary education and career goals. There is no substitute for real world learning starting in high school. Starting early.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Unlike pandemic-related math and reading achievement, science achievement in grades three through five has returned to near pre-COVID levels while middle school grades, specifically seventh and eighth grades, continue to show signs of a struggling recovery. This report analyzed data from 621 U.S.

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Edsurge

MARCH 31, 2023

Arts education belongs in every student’s curriculum — and not just because the arts can improve skills in other content areas. Over the years, I’ve used research about how the arts increase math and reading comprehension to defend their existence in the public school curriculum. But that hasn’t always been the case for me.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 9, 2024

As most educators know, however, these notions couldnt be further from the truth. With more and more schools looking to bridge the gaps created by COVID learning loss, there has never been a better time for educators to merge the two disciplines into engaging, hands-on activities. Reading is seen as a creative subject.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Results released from the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress, or NAEP, paint a sobering picture of academic haves and have-nots. In eighth grade math, the gap between the highest- and lowest-performing students was the widest in the tests history. That doesnt bode well for their futures or for our collective futures.

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eSchool News

JULY 19, 2015

With the popular explosion of Minecraft among middle schoolers and beyond, it’s worth noting that it isn’t the only open world virtual environment with educational value. As a result, inspired educators and students are taking notice and branching out. Who plays only solitaire?”. Oort Online.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

This is especially true with literacy, where it’s all too easy to lose track of student progress and performance as students make their way through elementary and middle school. Better reading test scores. We had growth data in every elementary school like we’ve never seen before.

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eSchool News

APRIL 10, 2025

According to a recent study, over 60 percent of educators believe traditional assessments fail to fully measure student understanding. Unlike traditional tests, Wakelet empowers students to demonstrate understanding in a personalized and reflective way. Among the great assessment tools in Experience is the Quiz tool.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 28, 2015

Note : In partnership with Common Sense Education, a national nonprofit, this is being reposted from the Graphite.org blog. As students plan investigations to answer a question posed to them, they conduct tests, record and analyze data, and communicate their results. The practices support interdisciplinary learning, too.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Nearly two-thirds of Americans can’t pass a basic financial literacy test, and data from the Federal Reserve show that consumer debt hit an all-time high in early August. First, educators need to understand the landscape when it comes to implementing state-wide financial literacy standards. For youth, the outlook is not much better.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

And the longer a district kept school buildings closed in 2021 and 2022, the less likely their students were to graduate on time. Members of the class of 2028 were in fourth grade in March 2020 and are currently high school freshmen. Chalkbeat is a nonprofit news site covering educational change in public schools.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

It’s a given that students will experience stress as they move through school. Learning new concepts, completing assignments and taking tests, and navigating social experiences all contribute to normal stress. The lab works closely with several schools in Utah to provide direct and indirect mental health supports and infrastructure.

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eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2023

To improve career readiness outcomes for students, American Student Assistance® (ASA), a national nonprofit that changes the way kids learn about careers and navigate a path to postsecondary education and career success, today announced the expansion of its free suite of digital resources that advance career readiness by launching EvolveMe TM.

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2025

This data has broadened education researchers understanding of dual enrollment programs, including how access varies from state to state and which subjects are the most crucial for dual enrollment. Some states have eligibility requirements, such as passing a standardized test. Mindset and messaging can also limit access, Fink says.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Nothing excites you more than testing your skill, strength and resilience against some of the most extreme environments on the planet, and now you've decided to take on the greatest challenge of all: Everest, the tallest mountain in the world. Imagine you are a mountaineer.

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eSchool News

APRIL 15, 2025

Key points: Caring connections can support and uplift students 3 critical areas necessary to boost student motivation 5 restorative practices that help teachers create connections For more on teacher-student relationships, visit eSNs SEL & Well-Being hub Middle school marks the transition from late childhood to early adolescence.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

That’s why at Jacksonville Independent School District we like to combine social-emotional learning with coding education. Here’s how it has worked since we introduced virtual robotics at our middle school. They don’t need a solution from me, and I don’t have to be a robotics or programming expert.

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