Elementary School, High School and Participation

3 tips to combat chronic absenteeism in high schools

eSchool News

JUNE 6, 2024

In elementary school, there’s frequent outreach. A recent report found that this wanes somewhat throughout middle school, and, by the time students reach high school, many schools subscribe to the belief that the need for school-to-home communication diminishes.

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From curiosity to clarity: Showcasing career paths to young learners

eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2025

Starting career exploration early Elementary school: Building awareness During my judging experience a few weeks ago, I met students who said they knew their career path since they were eight or nine. In elementary school, highlighting a variety of careers to younger students is key.

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Computer Science is Growing in K-12 Schools, But Access Doesn’t Equal Participation

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

While more than half of high schools nationwide—53 percent, to be precise—offer computer science, disparities in access and participation reveal themselves among traditionally underrepresented groups. Girls, for instance, make up just one-third of high school computer science students nationally.

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New Online Platform from Vernier Boosts High School Students’ STEM Learning with Fun, Interactive Investigations and Projects

eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2022

BEAVERTON, Oregon, March 31, 2022 — Leveraging standards-based instructional content and its award-winning technology, Vernier Software & Technology is announcing Vernier Connections , an innovative web-based platform to engage high school students in hands-on STEM learning and exploration.

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What All High Schools Can Draw From Career and Technical Education Programs

Edsurge

JULY 10, 2024

Ethan, a high school junior studying to become a secondary history teacher in our Academy for Teaching and Learning, was presenting findings from his extensive research to the staff at our school. To close the skills gap, there are a number of practices, strategies and ideas that any high school can draw from the CTE model.

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School libraries are disappearing when students need them most

eSchool News

JULY 15, 2022

In 2014, I got my first teaching job at a brand new high school in Detroit. The building had once been an elementary school with a fully functioning library. I remember fondly the book recommendations that my elementary and middle school librarians would give me. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters.

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Computer science education sees more investment, but access gaps linger

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

It features national and state-level policy and implementation data, focusing on high school data. Eleven states now require students to earn credit in computer science to graduate from high school. public high schools offer foundational computer science (up from 57.5

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Why the Best Personalized Learning Programs Start Way Before High School

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

At my district’s high schools, personalized learning is fairly easy to see. Sometimes elementary and middle school teachers come across as apologetic about how “little” they are doing in relation to personalized learning. Several years ago, one of our elementary schools began to use data notebooks with their students.

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Professional Development Pandemic Style—How one District Is Prepping Staff For Success

eSchool News

JULY 14, 2020

The one I’m excited about is our flex option—think blended/hybrid type model for our elementary schools and a little different flex look at the high school. They’ll still be able to participate in everything that they want as far as extracurriculars goes.

Elementary School

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Here’s why STEM Career Days are a great idea

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The findings not only highlight the benefits of college recruiters introducing high school students to STEM-related opportunities, but they can also help increase and diversify the STEM workforce in the United States.

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7 ways to drive district-wide innovation

eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2019

Our partnership with community stakeholders has also helped guide our effort to develop pathways in each of six career clusters that start in elementary and extend through middle and high school to ensure students graduate college- and career-ready. — Powell Valley Elementary School (@Panthers_PVES) March 21, 2019.

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4 tips for creating an elementary esports program

eSchool News

MAY 15, 2023

The benefits of esports make a compelling case for creating a program: Research shows that students who participate in scholastic esports experience social and emotional benefits, increased academic achievement, and higher graduation rates.

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5 essential digital learning reads

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

It makes sense that educators would craft their lessons around the concept of an escape room–and that’s just what high school educator Lynn Thomas has done. In an AI-driven world, how can students maintain their own voices?

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Got humor? It might be the key to STEM engagement

eSchool News

APRIL 26, 2019

Real-world relevance and a little dash of humor are two ingredients that might increase STEM engagement and make learning fun for high school students, according to a new survey. The Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) surveyed 1,100 high school students from across the U.S.

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Kidwind Celebrates Top Renewable Energy Innovations From Students At The 2023 National Kidwind Challenge

eSchool News

MAY 25, 2023

The top-performing teams are: High School Division (Grades 9-12) THS Wind Breakers from Tabb High School in Yorktown, Va. Mauston Gummy Bears from Mauston High School in Mauston, Wis. The Quilt Blockers from Darlington High School in Darlington, Wis. Slack Attack form St. Solar Baby from J.

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Iowa’s Southwest Valley Community School District Broadens Partnership with Discovery Education Supporting Science Instruction in Elementary School Classrooms

eSchool News

JUNE 7, 2022

SILVER SPRING, MD (Tuesday, June 7, 2022) —Iowa’s Southwest Valley Community School District (SVCSD) today announced it is broadening its partnership with Discovery Education to support science education in elementary school classrooms districtwide. SVCSD educators also enjoy access to the Discovery Education Community.

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Doing PD in a pandemic

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

The one I’m excited about is our flex option—think blended/hybrid type model for our elementary schools and a little different flex look at the high school. They’ll still be able to participate in everything that they want as far as extracurriculars goes.

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Reimagining attendance: A curriculum approach for K-12 students and parents

eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2024

Moreover, chronic absenteeism rates vary significantly across grade levels: Elementary school: 16 percent Middle school: 20 percent High school: 30 percent And when we consider socio-economic factors, schools in high poverty districts saw a much greater jump in chronic absenteeism.

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Can you take algebra in eighth grade? In many cases, the answer is no

eSchool News

APRIL 11, 2024

The report also details the extent to which students are separated based on their perceived math abilities, starting as young as elementary school. More than 40% of elementary school principals told RAND researchers that their school grouped kids based on their math levels, mostly within the classroom.

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4 things innovative districts do to improve graduation rates

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

In Enlarged City School District of Middletown (N.Y.), where 75 percent of students are low-income, high school students can take college-level courses through a partnership with Syracuse University. Vancouver Public Schools (Wash.) Students are expected to participate in mentoring and internships.

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21 priorities for student success and learning in 2025

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

We asked education experts to share their thoughts regarding student success priorities in 2025 (find 50 edtech predictions for 2025 here )–discover what they had to say: Across the country, there is growing consensus and demand for high school transformation. –Dr. .

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What is your school doing to teach financial literacy?

eSchool News

MAY 9, 2018

I believe personal finance should be part of every American’s lifelong learning plan, from elementary school through and into adulthood. In December, our center issued its third state-by-state report card on high school personal finance education. It’s that important. Report cards also were issued in 2013 and 2015.

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New Mexico’s Aztec Municipal School District Renews Multiyear Partnership Driving Student Engagement in Science

eSchool News

MARCH 30, 2023

Charlotte, NC — New Mexico’s Aztec Municipal School District (AMSD) today announced the renewal of its multiyear partnership with Discovery Education supporting science education in three district elementary schools.

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4 educator reflections on the 2023-2024 school year

eSchool News

MAY 15, 2024

Here’s what educators have to say about the 2023-2024 school year: Improving engagement and test scores with phenomena-based curricula April Pence, Edison High School Last year was my first time using phenomena-based units aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) in chemistry.

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4 ways forward-thinking districts are inspiring more students to code

eSchool News

MARCH 2, 2016

How innovative districts are exposing more students to coding and closing the participation gap. Endorsement by the White House is valuable to those new to introducing computer science (CS) in the classroom, as well as others, like members of the Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools , who have championed CS for years.

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Blackbird Announces First-ever Purpose-built Middle School Coding Education Platform

eSchool News

APRIL 14, 2021

“Before Blackbird there were no tools available to bridge the expanse between elementary school block-based introductions to coding, and high school’s more advanced text-based coding, leading to frustration and a well-documented drop-off in computer science when students enter high school,” said Ness Blackbird, cofounder of Blackbird.

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Big Deals—Khan Academy Boosts National Civics Bee, AI Tackles Campus Safety, and Stanford Offers Online Math

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Sixth, seventh, and eighth graders in participating states are invited to submit a 500-word essay addressing a community issue. The full list of participating states can be found on the map available at this link. ” You can learn more and sign up to participate in the National Civics Bee by visiting this link.

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Maximizing librarian efficiency with collaborative solutions

eSchool News

AUGUST 8, 2024

I began my career as a high school science teacher, teaching Advanced Placement Biology and Environmental Science. However, I changed career paths six years ago after witnessing how much one of my former colleagues enjoyed being a school librarian.

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How we turned around our school culture and student performance

eSchool News

MARCH 12, 2019

We needed to get our students working toward the types of skills they needed to be successful after high school.”. Emerson says there was a huge culture shift, but thanks to the five-year plan Discovery designed, they rolled it out slowly, starting with four innovators at 20 elementary schools.

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Do mobile devices stunt social-emotional skills?

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

In 2011, 22 percent of students starting high school had a smartphone; by 2015, the number rocketed to 68 percent. We’re seeing the impact at a younger and younger age,” added David Campos, the district’s middle school principal. It gave them time to cool off,” high school principal Pat Baughman said.

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Can Data Literacy Be Fun? The Census Bureau Is Building An App For That

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

December will mark the end of the 12-week program, and students will present beta versions of their app at a conference for participants. The Opportunity Project has yielded nearly 150 open data tools created by more than 1,500 participants to date, according to the U.S. It was middle school that experienced a gap.

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Fighting chronic absenteeism with data-driven insights–and a little fun, too

eSchool News

MARCH 26, 2025

For high school students, building strong student-teacher relationships is key. Julian Thomas Elementary has observed an 8 percent reduction in student absences through careful interventions and incentives based on what Panorama’s data revealed about student attendance. We use it as an incentive to come on Tuesday.

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How to Implement Library Makerspaces in STEM Programs

EdTech Magazine

MAY 9, 2018

For Laura Fleming, library media specialist at New Milford High School in New Jersey, a library makerspace is a unique learning environment that encourages tinkering, play and open-ended exploration for all. A makerspace should be offered as a voluntary educational activity that the students want to participate in.

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eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 10 dedicated educators

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The implementation also helped address challenges with certifications and staffing for their early college high school and STEM high school–when they no longer had a university partner providing physical education credits, Edmentum filled that gap with highly qualified, state-certified teachers and award-winning curriculum.

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Civics Education Is Essential for Creating Engaged Citizens. I’m Hopeful It's About to Make a Comeback.

Edsurge

MARCH 31, 2021

On a memorable morning in my high school civics class, the students—seniors, full of energy—learned about the formation and function of our legislative branch. The effect is further exacerbated in high school, where in many states, students encounter U.S. But they weren’t reading from a textbook. They were roleplaying.

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Kansas’ Shawnee Mission School District Initiates New Partnership with Discovery Education Supporting Elementary Science Instruction

eSchool News

JANUARY 20, 2022

SILVER SPRING, MD (Wednesday, January 19, 2022) — Shawnee Mission School District (SMSD) in Johnson County, Kansas has initiated a new partnership with Discovery Education supporting science education.

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Vernier Software & Technology Takes Science to the Next Level

eSchool News

OCTOBER 22, 2020

This standalone data-collection platform takes the award-winning LabQuest interface and enhances it with a robust set of new features and functionality for middle school, high school, and college students to use during classroom, laboratory, or field investigations.

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I’m a first-year teacher. How can I find success in the classroom?

eSchool News

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Today, during parent-teacher conferences, a parent approached me and asked, “Did you used to teach at Meramec Elementary School?” I follow on YouTube a middle school teacher, Joy Bazzle , who uses spin bikes for desks. Consider equitable systems for calling on students to participate in discussions.

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18 back-to-school tips to start the year off right

eSchool News

AUGUST 19, 2022

Jennifer Pastor, Fourth Grade Math Teacher, Tioga Elementary School , Rapides Parish Schools, Louisiana & a 2022 Curriculum Associates Extraordinary Educator. “As College isn’t always the next path for every student, and it is important students have opportunities and exposure to different trades in high school.

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How video coaching inspires teacher self-reflection

eSchool News

APRIL 15, 2024

Department of Education looked at video-based coaching in about 100 elementary schools. Teachers with five or fewer years of experience and those with teaching practices in the bottom third of participants saw even greater improvement in both math and English language arts.

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Wizrobotics launches Wizprodigy, a new online competition experience for STEM students

eSchool News

JANUARY 28, 2021

Wizprodigy is a new and exciting online STEM competition focused on inspiring middle school and high school students across North America to learn coding and to build their own design of a mini Tesla Cybertruck. Find out more at [link].

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Indiana’s Vigo County School Corporation Adds New, High-Tech Tools Supporting Teaching and Learning to Students’ Digital Book Bags

eSchool News

JULY 21, 2023

VCSC is one of Vigo County’s largest employers, serving nearly 14,000 students across three traditional high schools, five middle schools, 15 elementary schools, an alternative school, and a virtual school.

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Why Every Student Deserves a Robust Arts Education

Edsurge

MARCH 31, 2023

After 20 years teaching music, what I’ve learned is that the arts are essential because humans are inherently creative beings and must be given opportunities to develop their creativity in order to fully understand themselves and participate in a pluralistic society. In middle school, that number drops to 78 hours.

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I’m a first-year teacher. How do I become successful in the classroom?

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2023

Today, during parent-teacher conferences, a parent approached me and asked, “Did you used to teach at Meramec Elementary School?” I follow on YouTube a middle school teacher, Joy Bazzle , who uses spin bikes for desks. Consider equitable systems for calling on students to participate in discussions.

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3 tips to combat chronic absenteeism in high schools

From curiosity to clarity: Showcasing career paths to young learners

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Computer Science is Growing in K-12 Schools, But Access Doesn’t Equal Participation

New Online Platform from Vernier Boosts High School Students’ STEM Learning with Fun, Interactive Investigations and Projects

What All High Schools Can Draw From Career and Technical Education Programs

School libraries are disappearing when students need them most

Computer science education sees more investment, but access gaps linger

Why the Best Personalized Learning Programs Start Way Before High School

Professional Development Pandemic Style—How one District Is Prepping Staff For Success

Here’s why STEM Career Days are a great idea

7 ways to drive district-wide innovation

4 tips for creating an elementary esports program

5 essential digital learning reads

Got humor? It might be the key to STEM engagement

Kidwind Celebrates Top Renewable Energy Innovations From Students At The 2023 National Kidwind Challenge

Iowa’s Southwest Valley Community School District Broadens Partnership with Discovery Education Supporting Science Instruction in Elementary School Classrooms

Doing PD in a pandemic

Reimagining attendance: A curriculum approach for K-12 students and parents

Can you take algebra in eighth grade? In many cases, the answer is no

4 things innovative districts do to improve graduation rates

21 priorities for student success and learning in 2025

What is your school doing to teach financial literacy?

New Mexico’s Aztec Municipal School District Renews Multiyear Partnership Driving Student Engagement in Science

4 educator reflections on the 2023-2024 school year

4 ways forward-thinking districts are inspiring more students to code

Blackbird Announces First-ever Purpose-built Middle School Coding Education Platform

Big Deals—Khan Academy Boosts National Civics Bee, AI Tackles Campus Safety, and Stanford Offers Online Math

Maximizing librarian efficiency with collaborative solutions

How we turned around our school culture and student performance

Do mobile devices stunt social-emotional skills?

Can Data Literacy Be Fun? The Census Bureau Is Building An App For That

Fighting chronic absenteeism with data-driven insights–and a little fun, too

How to Implement Library Makerspaces in STEM Programs

eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 10 dedicated educators

Civics Education Is Essential for Creating Engaged Citizens. I’m Hopeful It's About to Make a Comeback.

Kansas’ Shawnee Mission School District Initiates New Partnership with Discovery Education Supporting Elementary Science Instruction

Vernier Software & Technology Takes Science to the Next Level

I’m a first-year teacher. How can I find success in the classroom?

18 back-to-school tips to start the year off right

How video coaching inspires teacher self-reflection

Wizrobotics launches Wizprodigy, a new online competition experience for STEM students

Indiana’s Vigo County School Corporation Adds New, High-Tech Tools Supporting Teaching and Learning to Students’ Digital Book Bags

Why Every Student Deserves a Robust Arts Education

I’m a first-year teacher. How do I become successful in the classroom?

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