Edsurge

MAY 12, 2025

Math lessons still often lack the deep thinking and collaboration that are essential for real-world applications, says Steven Shadel, chief knowledge officer for math at Great Minds, the publisher of Eureka Math and Eureka Math Squared. Solving for X Some curriculum publishers say they recognize the weight of the problem.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 7, 2016

High-quality instruction in STEM requires both teaching expertise and content knowledge. Yet, at the elementary school level, many teachers haven’t had any specialized education or training in science, leaving them at a loss for PD in STEM.

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eSchool News

MAY 31, 2017

The purpose of this grant is to increase the breadth and depth of the mathematics content knowledge of one elementary school teacher who has a demonstrated commitment to mathematics teaching and learning.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Efficient reading is best for some students to gain knowledge, while others rely more on audio visual materials. Edtech has expanded from early usage in elementary school to college degrees online. It comprises the whole world of computer-aided education and training, along with the use of digital tools and resources.

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eSchool News

MAY 13, 2015

By incorporating coding and computer science into our schooling starting in elementary school, we can help close this gap and ensure we have enough individuals with the right knowledge and expertise to fill these jobs. Next page: Coding inspires curiosity. image courtesy wfryer /Flickr].

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

October was National Bullying Prevention Month , and in my decade of teaching in high-poverty public elementary schools, I’ve seen strategy after strategy and initiative after initiative implemented to decrease bullying. While every case is unique, having a general understanding of why a student chooses to bully can be helpful.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Shy students may be more willing to participate in a game-like setting where they can showcase their knowledge in a less intimidating way. and Quizlet , or educational games aligned with the curriculum, can turn lessons into engaging experiences.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 15, 2018

“Any time we can do the PD—it’s one of the only things that changes the teachers, as opposed to just kind of helping them strengthen their curriculum knowledge,” said Dr. Morgan.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Bringing parts of their personal lives into the learning process is not only motivating, but also improves knowledge retention over time. Tips for implementing this practice: Provide opportunities for students to apply their knowledge in a tangible manner. Use prior knowledge as a base for new information.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

I think part of it’s developmental in the sense that kids are more effective as communicators and collaborators when they get older and they also have more knowledge. But, on the flip side, in elementary school, it tends to be more inquiry-based approached. So, there’s no sweet spot.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 16, 2021

16, 2021) – Lexia® Learning, a Cambium Learning® Group company, announced today that all schools throughout Alabama can now boost literacy instruction via LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional learning. showed growth in knowledge. BOSTON (Aug.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 6, 2017

In Charlotte County Public Schools (CCPS), all 10 of our elementary schools have a STEM lab. Yet, even with regular visits to the STEM lab throughout elementary school, our fifth graders struggled on the Florida Statewide Science Assessment. Train-the-Trainer Model. Give teachers a say.

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eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2016

The report cites prior research noting that children’s kindergarten math and reading achievement is strongly predictive of their achievement in elementary school, and the achievement gaps begin very early. “If General knowledge gaps between racial/ethnic minority and white children were already large at kindergarten entry.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 4, 2024

From its powerful PK-2 early literacy curriculum to its math literacy tools to their many professional learning opportunities, Waterford.org offers helps teachers and parents’ partner on supporting the developing literacy and math skills of elementary school students.

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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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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. from Smithfield Middle School in Smithfield, Va.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 31, 2018

Kristina Stratton, principal, Westside Elementary School, Florida. “In Esra Murray, library media specialist, Cider Mill Elementary School, Connecticut. Expand my tech knowledge and usage. Susan Keene, 3rd-grade teacher, West Newton Elementary, Indiana. “My Celebrate progress.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2024

To close knowledge gaps and support every student, IXL equips Missouri educators with its award-winning PK-5 ELA curriculum, which personalizes learning and is grounded in the Science of Reading methodology. It then generates personalized action plans that help students eliminate their trouble spots, and grow their reading and writing skills.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 9, 2017

As Eli Neiburger points out in the paper “ The Deeper Game of Pokémon, or, How the World’s Biggest RPG Inadvertently Teaches 21st Century Kids Everything They Need to Know , ” entertainment games are proven to teach very complex skills and knowledge. While they may be earning A’s, there is a significant compounding knowledge gap.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Even though young kids aren’t online yet, early lessons on cyberbullying can easily connect to the social and emotional skill-building that happens during early elementary school. Then they use their knowledge to create a simple tip sheet on cyberbullying. Students first read a scenario about mean online behavior.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 13, 2023

It turned out that the professional learning platform was one of the offerings that provides educators with the deep knowledge required to be literacy and language experts in the science of reading which in turn will help teachers to address students’ learning gaps in literacy.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

IXL Learning , the K-12 personalized learning platform used by 11 million students, today announced a three-year agreement with Austin Independent School District to bring its adaptive software to approximately 70,000 students. Austin ISD is the fifth-largest school district in Texas and serves a diverse student body.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

In a time when we are expecting students to graduate with authentic learning experiences and real-world skills in addition to academic knowledge, vibrant learning projects like this will become much more popular and widespread.

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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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eSchool News

OCTOBER 4, 2023

I became passionate about helping other teachers feel prepared and finding ways to help them enhance their skills, knowledge and confidence. For teachers to feel empowered and to be successful means providing them a wide range of strategies, tools, resources, and opportunities to enhance their skills, knowledge, and teaching practices.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Watching my students take the lead in these hands-on lessons inspired me to expand my own knowledge. when the lyrics of the song say, “If you’re happy and you know it, shout hooray!” I went to the Montclair State University and William Paterson University for additional training and to learn more about AI, coding, and robotics.

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eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2019

Katie Blagden, K-4 STEAM educator and coach, Ayers Ryal Side Elementary School, Beverly, Mass. 4th-grade teacher, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, Joliet, Ill. “I Jennifer Bozeman, preK-5 media specialist, Wildlight Elementary in Yulee, Florida. There is instant gratification when making with littleBits.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

While the online curriculum has recently been successfully received and implemented by 200 elementary school teachers in a pilot study in the southeastern region of the United States, the researchers hope that, with additional federal funding, the online curriculum can be soon accessed by teachers nationwide.

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Edsurge

MARCH 31, 2021

Students routinely arrive in my classroom lacking even a basic understanding of civic principles, constitutional knowledge and U.S. Yet despite my success using reenactments and roleplaying, students routinely arrive in my classroom lacking even a basic understanding of civic principles, constitutional knowledge and U.S.

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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. Discovery Education could not be prouder to be a part of this work.”.

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eSchool News

APRIL 30, 2018

We must empower future generations with the tools and knowledge they will need to solve the global problems they will inherit, and that empowerment starts with education. The Business Higher Education Foundation determined that, by the time students reach high school, 83 percent report lacking proficiency or interest in STEM.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Our educational institutions, from elementary schools to universities, are not immune to the growing threat of cybercrime. This knowledge should fuel our vigilance and caution in the face of cyber threats. Cybercriminals are increasingly focusing on schools and universities as lucrative targets.

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eSchool News

JULY 22, 2016

Teacher preparation in Finland, Japan, Shanghai, and Hong Kong builds deep understanding of the content being taught in elementary schools, as well as of how young students learn and understand that content—two essential components of highly effective teaching–and this is a key element of high student performance, according to a new report.

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eSchool News

MAY 15, 2019

In preK-3 reading, for example, students need alphabet knowledge, narrative skills, print awareness, and sight recognition. When schools talk about personalized learning, one of the first things they need to do is consider these jagged profiles.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

With the belief that STEM skills are best acquired starting at a young age, we start building foundational skills early in elementary school. Students would need to apply their knowledge of the events of the conflict to determine which type of device to create and why it would help their respective party.

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eSchool News

MAY 10, 2019

As the school year winds down, tests and final projects are looming. Class presentations can be a great way for students to synthesize knowledge, practice public speaking, and interact with their classmates. Shadow Puppet Edu has so many excellent features it’s a creative must-have for elementary school classrooms.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

However, there were still 25 elementary schools in the district without access to Hazel’s mental health resources. Cleveland successfully secured funding to expand to these 25 elementary schools, bringing Hazel services to more than 25,000 additional students in the district. Through persistent efforts, Ms.

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