eSchool News

JULY 15, 2025

I’m in my fifteenth year of teaching high school, and by now I have a pretty good nose for sniffing out inauthentic work. I would be wary of most educational professionals over 30 who are highly invested in the goings-on of Kai Cenat. The class clowns had fun with questionable (albeit entertaining) editing choices.

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eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2025

This AI, VR, and AR exploration zone is where innovation meets education in a dynamic virtual learning environment. Here’s a sampling of the dynamic live and virtual ISTE and ASCD sessions educators can attend: 1. When I returned to the classroom, I faced those same questions.

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eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2025

The question is: Are we helping them use it safely, ethically, and effectively, or are we leaving them to figure it out on their own? Teaching AI literacy: SEE it, model it, practice it AI literacy isn’t about coding or programming; it’s about understanding how to use AI safely, ethically, and effectively. That moment opened my eyes.

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eSchool News

JULY 22, 2025

According to the SIOP Model (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol), building background and explicitly teaching vocabulary are essential steps in making content comprehensible for English Learners. These tools aren’t a replacement for good teaching, but they offer powerful scaffolds. For students like Ms. Ready to try?

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eSchool News

JULY 10, 2025

According to a tutorial , “Gimkit is an excellent game-based learning platform that combines fun and education, making it a highly engaging tool for both teachers and students. Jamie Keet explains : “After establishing your basic Kit information, you will then move onto the fun part–adding your questions! What is Gimkit?

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Multiple Choice Questions Game-Based Learning Students Fairness 261

eSchool News

MAY 12, 2025

With that question in mind, I made the root of my work about connection. One of my earliest projects as the Director of Environmental Education for a public school district in New York was in a middle school English Language Arts classroom. What I always tell districts is, You dont need to do something extra.

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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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eSchool News

MAY 5, 2025

I have incorporated this particular linguistic shift into my work with other educators at Relay Graduate School of Education. Tell me indicates that I, the teacher, have asked a question and want an answer. The next time you ask a question in your classroom, consider pausing for a moment before speaking.

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Culture Feedback Languages Language 270

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.

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eSchool News

JUNE 20, 2025

Khan Kids , a separate app for younger learners (ages 2-8), combines educational videos, stories, and games that focus on early literacy, math, and social-emotional development. Teachers and parents can assign grade-level texts, paired with vocabulary lessons and comprehension questions.

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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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eSchool News

JULY 23, 2025

Key points: Useful AI in education often goes beyond surface-level automation Building an educator’s AI toolbox You’re using ChatGPT? But as AI becomes a marketing must-have, educators and school leaders must separate meaningful functionality from superficial hype. Not all AI is created equal.

Feedback 203

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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 126

Critical Thinking Intelligence Education Learning 126

eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2025

As an educator, I believe that for students to truly develop a healthy and flexible learning mindset, they must first learn how to disagree without being disagreeable. Allow them to explore the question together. So, how do we navigate disagreement in a way that builds trust and works toward the success of our classrooms and schools?

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Students History Art Critical Thinking 242

eSchool News

JULY 11, 2025

Educators can create multimedia lessons, games, and assessments tailored to their curriculum. The platform uses AI to assess student performance and provide just-in-time support, making it a great tool for teaching scientific practices and critical thinking aligned with NGSS.

Social Studies 218

Social Studies Learning Critical Thinking Science 218

eSchool News

JULY 8, 2025

Key points: Formulaic writing can constrain thinking and limit creativity Why reliable edtech matters to boost literacy Video game design boosts students’ literacy skills For more news on writing instruction, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Early in our careers, when we were fresh-faced and idealistic (we still are!) Lannin, A.

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Edsurge

MAY 27, 2025

Over the last nine months, weve worked with eight fellows whose pathways in education are as diverse as they have ever been, including a trauma psychotherapist turned early childhood counselor, a physics teacher with a penchant for storytelling and a Jordan-born immigrant who moved to the United States to pursue her passion for teaching.

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Education Essay Culture Math 116

eSchool News

MAY 27, 2025

When educators take the time to apply proven strategies, students with autism can and do thrive–academically, socially, and emotionally. When we personalize support, structure the environment thoughtfully, and teach with clarity and empathy, we give students the best chance to reach their full potential.

Students 230

Students Learning Styles Assignments Communication 230

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. is a question that has reverberated from the minds of learners for decades.

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Syllabus Education Ethics Instructors 88

eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2025

He also revealed four key pledges the organization is making to improve the educational experience for everyone. Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology. “To AI will revolutionize not just teaching and learning, but also the future of work.

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Evaluation Culture Intelligence Skills 253

eSchool News

APRIL 24, 2025

As AI becomes more widespread in education, more than half of high school students (56 percent) polled think it can go a long way in reducing math anxiety, a new global survey shows. and sixth form students in England and Wales–as well as 250 of their teachers–to get their insights on the impact of AI on math education.

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Math Participation Feedback High School 244

eSchool News

MAY 15, 2025

Key points: Building relationships is important to the overall health of an organization Leading (again) in uncertainty Elevating principals, teachers, and students through shared purpose For more on school leadership, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub We often hear we should run our schools more like a business.

Education 173

Education Culture Fairness Knowledge 173

Faculty Focus

JULY 17, 2025

This teaching helps students blend ideas, think deeply across fields, and work well with people from varied backgrounds. Drawing from my experience teaching across subjects at Zayed University in Dubai, UAE, I want to share real ways teachers can build and run cross-subject courses that truly help students handle today’s complex world.

Interdisciplinary 59

Interdisciplinary Teaching Knowledge Peer Review 59

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 basketball.

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Motivation Learning Students Achievement 276

eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2025

This AI, VR, and AR exploration zone is where innovation meets education in a dynamic virtual learning environment. Here’s a sampling of the dynamic live and virtual ISTE and ASCD sessions educators can attend: 1. When I returned to the classroom, I faced those same questions.

Art 148

Art Math STEM Participation 148

Edsurge

MAY 12, 2025

Its a question that high school and middle school math teachers have heard many times. Some educators think its because math instruction is stuck in a rut. Henderson previously worked for the Utah Department of Education, where she noted that math is the biggest stumbling block for students trying to get a high school diploma.

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Math Motivation High School High School 179

eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2025

This year, I judged the middle school career research event, which allows students to explore careers of interest by completing a career interest survey, researching a field, and presenting key details such as education requirements, job outlook, salary, and what a typical workday looks like. What problems are students interested in solving?

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Middle School Middle School Elementary School Elementary School 264

eSchool News

MAY 5, 2025

Key points: Creating a culture where all students see themselves as capable math thinkers starts with leaders Key questions that unleash powerful PLCs Ethical PD: Doing right by the teachers who do right by the world For more news on teachers PD, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub One of my first vivid memories of math is of timed tests.

Math 182

Math Beliefs Culture Ethics 182

Faculty Focus

JULY 17, 2025

This teaching helps students blend ideas, think deeply across fields, and work well with people from varied backgrounds. Drawing from my experience teaching across subjects at Zayed University in Dubai, UAE, I want to share real ways teachers can build and run cross-subject courses that truly help students handle today’s complex world.

Interdisciplinary 53

Interdisciplinary Teaching Knowledge Peer Review 53

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. is a question that has reverberated from the minds of learners for decades.

Syllabus 89

Syllabus Education Ethics Instructors 89

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 145

Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 145

eSchool News

MAY 9, 2025

However, educators still need to teach students the ability to be critical consumers of information, whether produced by humans or generated by AI tools. The educators role is more important than ever. That makes teaching students to trace information to original sources even more essential. The stakes are higher.

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Evaluation Ethics Academic Integrity Internet 256

Teach Hub

MAY 16, 2025

Whether youre teaching elementary students or high schoolers, this strategy works for everyone. Heres the breakdown: Think Students take a moment to reflect on a question or prompt independently. It Builds Confidence and Gets Students Thinking More Deeply When you ask a question, like Why do you think the character did that?

Fairness 81

Fairness Social Studies Questions Science 81

Edsurge

JULY 9, 2025

It seems like luck that I eventually found my way to a lifelong profession as a K-8 educator, which has kept me eager to grow within it, unlike the spin-the-wheel decision-making I had during college. To harness that curiosity, we designed the deep dive around the question, “How do you build a small business?”

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Schools Failure Ethics Textbooks 146

Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2025

Chris Gethard, a veteran comedian and improv teacher, posed this question to a group of high school students in Northern California at a Laughing Together workshop he was leading. I feel engaged with people who are interactive — they’re not trying to teach at you, but they’re trying to teach with you together,” Patterson said.

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Students Failure Disabilities Game-Based Learning 104

Faculty Focus

APRIL 22, 2025

Since the public release of ChatGPT in December 2022, educators have faced the challenge of effectively integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into their teaching. This approach will help students better understand and utilize AI as an educational ally, enabling innovative methods for effective classroom integration.

Ethics 81

Ethics Plagiarism Education Intelligence 81

Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2025

That’s when it hit medespite years of teaching experience, I’m still searching for ways to spark the same level of engagement whether I’m interacting with students face-to-face or through carefully designed asynchronous activities. For my online students, I’ve transformed this into structured reflection journals.

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Active Learning Activities Learning Minute Papers 61