eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2024

“They all have clear ideas about what they want to do after high school, and their VHS Learning courses played a pivotal role in helping them pursue those goals. We are pleased to have helped these talented students gain the life skills and knowledge they need to take the next step in their academic journey.” History: 1754-1877 , U.S.

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eSchool News

MARCH 29, 2021

Explore the ways that our present continues to be shaped by our collective past through a powerful glimpse at the Armenian Genocide, an important and often overlooked chapter of history. This virtual field trip is appropriate for students in grades 6-12. This virtual field trip is appropriate for students in grades 5-12.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 25, 2022

Start and stop times of daily schedules are often driven by bus schedules and antiquated thinking about the design of a school day. They’re designed for an assembly line economy versus the creative, collaborative and knowledge rich world that students will inherit. has a different feel than Wednesday’s at 1:40 p.m.

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Edsurge

MARCH 31, 2023

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington and walked through an exhibit that highlights the history of the building as well as former President John F. With experience teaching in elementary, middle and high schools, I can attest to the trend that students do seem less motivated and engaged as they progress through school.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Its because when instruction is devised for tests its not sensitive to whether the knowledge it imparts is long-lasting, Fisher says. One pair of kids from his class ended up comparing the person with the most toes in history to the person with the fewest toes. Another compared the length of videos. Another Word for Fun?

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 8, 2019

When the 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders at Golden Grove Elementary School in Palm Beach County, FL pad around the classroom in their (possibly) smelly socks, everyone cheers. Flashlight reading at Golden Grove Elementary School. Linda EdgecombGolden Grove Elementary School students using Reading Plus.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

It didn’t matter that he’d likely never have to teach the geometry concepts that kept tripping him up (Anderson hoped to teach elementary school). In 2021, AACTE conducted a landscape analysis examining the history of these assessments and found that their impact on teachers of color has been profound and persistent for decades.

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Edsurge

JULY 30, 2021

It’s free to schools. elementary schools have signed up for accounts. Earlier edtech startups, including Curriculet and LightSail, tried to build digital libraries for schools, something that promised to give teachers and librarians far more flexible (and affordable) access to books for students.

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k12 Digest

APRIL 3, 2025

Rather than asking for help, I sought knowledge relentlesslyreading leadership books, earning my master’s in public administration, and building a network of mentors who helped shape my growth. To build truly equitable schools, we must acknowledge that our education system was never designed for all students.

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k12 Digest

APRIL 26, 2025

With nearly 100 years of history and a forward-thinking approach, Gulliver Prep stands alone as Miamis school of choice, preparing students for a dynamic and diverse world. Simon Hess, President of Gulliver Prep Unlocking Potential Every great school is built on one foundation: exceptional teachers.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Her commitment and advocacy drove the expansion of Hazel services to include both in-home and at-school mental health support, plus the addition of elementary schools to the program. His dedication to excellence and steady support have created a culture of achievement and growth at Clover High School.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 16, 2018

The school received federal funding that included money for classroom technology. Starting in the fall of 2011, Burns spent two years working in a one-to-one environment with tablets in an elementary school setting. Or, it might be that they are re-enacting a piece of history and sharing it with a local historical society.

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eSchool News

MAY 11, 2016

Lowe’s grants to SkillsUSA chapters will serve schools and communities nationwide. Lowe’s , the largest corporate donor in SkillsUSA history, has renewed its partnership with a $1.5 The project includes installing electricity, HVAC, shelving and a refrigerator. This is the 11th year for the SkillsUSA Lowe’s program.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

I embarrassed myself early enough into the game to recognize I needed to do what I always did in elementary school gym class: fade into the background until no one noticed I was sitting on the bench. And how might individual players’ personal histories contribute to their athletic strategy and performance?

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Edsurge

MARCH 23, 2018

One Word PD Reflections, Image Credit: Weaver Elementary School When three hours had passed, we had a hard time getting the staff to leave. With a devotion to embracing the ideals of its namesake, our school has had a history of academic excellence through community relationships and involvement. Bettie Weaver.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

And at the helm of these spaces, school librarians must negotiate how best to support students with library resources, adapt to new technological advancements in education and pass on the fundamental tenets of digital and information literacy to students. As the U.S. Lifelong Learner – Librarians as lifelong learners lead by example.

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Edsurge

JULY 29, 2019

We had three schools performing academically in the bottom five percent in the state—they were the lowest of the lowest. And this past year two of those schools came off the list! Our middle school and elementary school are no longer priority schools. What are your goals for Allendale going forward?

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Students Exams Learning Styles Culture 157

Cult of Pedagogy

JANUARY 19, 2025

By the middle of elementary school, it is assumed that most students have basic decoding skills they know how to turn letters into sounds and sounds into words, but reading is a lot more than saying the words on the page. “Should we be teaching strategies or knowledge and vocabulary? Its both-and. You need procedures.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

To deal with the challenges of today and tomorrow, we need to equip the next generation with the skills and knowledge necessary to adapt and overcome these challenges. This school year, one of the biggest challenges for school administrators has been trying to work through the ongoing challenges of the pandemic.

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Learning Communication Hybrid Learning Languages 363

Edsurge

APRIL 24, 2023

Name : Sarah Cardoza Age: 29 Location : Eagle River, Alaska College : University of Alaska Fairbanks Area of study : History and secondary education Hometown : Homer, Alaska EdSurge: What is your earliest memory of a teacher? History] class my senior year of high school, and my teacher was fantastic. She was so knowledgeable.

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eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2021

An esteemed and diverse group of judges, including 3M scientists and leaders in education from across the country, evaluated entries based on creativity, scientific knowledge, and communication effectiveness. Clifford Crone Middle School, Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204 Samarth Mahapatra , Marietta, Ga.,

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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2019

In Loudoun County, Virginia, fourth-graders from Goshen Post Elementary School took up the challenge personally. To create compelling video arguments, student teams interviewed experts in economic development, researched state history and geography, and even wrote poems to sing the praises of their region.

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Skills Critical Thinking Communication Gamification 167

Edsurge

APRIL 14, 2017

The history is important to understand. government operated boarding schools in Native communities with the explicit purpose of destroying ties between students and their Native cultures. At STAR, our challenge is to prepare our students for the 21st century while also honoring their unique cultural identity. For many decades, the U.S.

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Culture History STEM Blended Learning 107

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 11, 2020

Tech tools often seem focused on core classroom subjects like math, science, and history. Many forget the wealth of webtools available for classes many schools call ‘Specials’–those that round out a student’s day and prepare them for college and career. Pivot Animator only works on Windows. SmartMusic.

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Art Plagiarism Coaching Elementary School 128

Edsurge

AUGUST 2, 2017

Each area feeds into one comprehensive high school with a variety of Career and Technical Education STEM/STEAM pathways including computer science, engineering, environmental science, health science, and manufacturing and construction.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

The future of education is changing, and global workforce demands will be influenced by the need for knowledge around and skills in fast-growing technologies such as AI. Unfortunately, many students leaving elementary school are still not proficient in reading, and that creates a significant barrier to their ability to learn across subjects.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

To deal with the challenges of today and tomorrow, we need to equip the next generation with the skills and knowledge necessary to adapt and overcome these challenges. This school year, one of the biggest challenges for school administrators has been trying to work through the ongoing challenges of the pandemic.

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Hybrid Learning Communication Accessibility Languages 297

k12 Digest

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Whether its English, history, or science, St. Students arent just learning facts; theyre learning how to think critically, how to communicate with confidence, and how to apply their knowledge in real-world situations. Sebastians commitment to service and leadership equips students with more than academic knowledge.

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STEM Schools Math Grades 130

Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2018

There is a long history [at St. Paul Public Schools] of meeting the needs of students who are marginalized for their sexual orientation or gender identity,” explains Clark Hoelscher, a program specialist for Out for Equity, now housed in Saint Paul Public Schools’ Department of Equity. “The

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Cal Matters

MAY 14, 2025

A college-level course, with a few middle school games About 10% of Californias high school students took a community college class in the 2021-22 school year, according to an analysis by professors at UC Davis using the most recent data. That celebration of culture is a direct response to a history of adversity, Lamas said.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MARCH 24, 2016

If you want to ensure that students don’t leave elementary school illiterate, hire a personal tutor for academically-struggling 4th graders. Perfectly preparing a generation for its own history. Thinking about charter schools. But, plain and simple, retention hurts kids. In that January 2014 blog post I said that.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

The future of education is changing, and global workforce demands will be influenced by the need for knowledge around and skills in fast-growing technologies such as AI. Unfortunately, many students leaving elementary school are still not proficient in reading, and that creates a significant barrier to their ability to learn across subjects.

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Gamification Intelligence Reading Ethics 130

Elevate k12

JUNE 24, 2024

The first way that schools can help students is through more personalized learning. Differentiated class materials and learning formats can make a huge difference in attainment, beginning in elementary school. Mental health services and tutoring programs can also help students reach their full potential.

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Education Learning Styles Special Education Feedback 52

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

This is one of the visual sources that former high school world history teacher Amy Ernenwein used in a “gallery walk” to introduce a unit on industrialization. Sources become an illustration of history rather than a tool for uncovering it. How does this problem look in practice?

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History Teaching Social Studies Textbooks 129

Edsurge

JULY 12, 2021

This oral history presents those experiences in the words of the practitioners themselves. In addition, children who attend the elementary school across the street join for afterschool care. During the pandemic, Magdaleno supervised elementary-aged children during their remote learning as well.

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History Education Testing Participation 201

Edsurge

APRIL 12, 2023

Even more astonishing, five of my former students decided to become high school history teachers, just like me: Paula Katrina Camaya : a former Chicago Public Schools educator currently teaching civics and humanities at Evanston Township High School (ETHS) in Evanston, Illinois. History class.

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Teachers History Learning Students 189

Edsurge

AUGUST 11, 2020

Geri Zamora , a high school history teacher who nearly lost a student to COVID-19. Kristen Stein , an elementary school teacher who enjoyed remote learning more than expected. She was diagnosed with severe dyslexia and ADHD in third grade, and her elementary school years were shaped by those learning challenges.

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