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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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. Knowing this, we opted to pilot the Lexia Core5 Reading adaptive blended learning literacy program a few years ago. Easy access to valuable data.

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Edsurge

MARCH 15, 2018

Think back to your days in middle school, specifically to what you did after you slung your backpack off at home and began to unwind. What would your answer have been if a teacher asked, “What am I doing outside of school that I want to tell other students about?” I was driving my project.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

K-12 assessment and research organization NWEA recently released results of a yearlong study examining the effectiveness of a reading fluency intervention targeting struggling middle school readers from historically marginalized populations or those living in poverty. school district in 2022-23.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Each year, we share our 10 most-read stories. Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on equity, edtech innovation, immersive learning, and the science of reading. This year’s 9th most-read story focuses on first-year teaching supports. This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. newsletters.

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eSchool News

MAY 5, 2022

With recent research showcasing the growing number of STEM-related jobs that will be available to our graduates in Indiana in the coming years, teaching computer science skills has become as important as teaching students how to read or do math.

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eSchool News

MAY 21, 2024

Our county funded our literacy program purchase, and because our elementary schools were already using another program from our literacy partner, they were able to transition to the former as soon as they entered sixth grade. Everyone is enrolled in it and the students split their time between math and reading.

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Edsurge

MAY 25, 2018

Maggie is a fifth grader at Roosevelt Elementary School in Park Ridge, Illinois and in Fall 2017, she was trained to become a “TechXpert” at her school so she could coach fellow students daily during the tech lab at the LRC. What would tech lab look like when the dedicated set of student helpers moved on to the middle school?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Skaggs Catholic Center in Utah comprises of a high school, middle school, elementary school, day center and church, all requiring fast, reliable and secure Wi-Fi to keep up with growing device density. “We Read The Story To Learn How Skaggs Achieve Easy And Secure Wi-Fi Access With EasyPass Google.

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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. Jenna Rosienski, 7th-grade teacher, Franklin Middle School, Wisconsin. “My Susan Keene, 3rd-grade teacher, West Newton Elementary, Indiana. “My

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eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

–James Hood, Principal, Rodburn Elementary School , Rowan County Schools The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are transforming the educational landscape, ushering in a more integrated and dynamic approach to teaching and learning. .

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Here, eSchool News highlights the San Diego Unified School District–one of its K-12 Hero Awards winners. Keep reading to discover how this district keeps learning going in the middle of a global pandemic. Nominee : San Diego Unified School District. Nominated by : Jenni Ottum, Trox. What makes this nominee a hero?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The unit is designed for 2nd-grade students for two very specific reasons: 1) early elementary schools are eager for age-appropriate STEM resources; and 2) 2nd-graders have the literacy skills to write questions, to read content, and to note their own observations. Their excitement will serve as a model for the students.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The program received an influx of inspiring nominations that highlight the innovation and selflessness of educators in schools and districts across the nation. Listed here in alphabetical order by school/district name are 10 of the awards program finalists. Read about 10 more finalists here !) Through persistent efforts, Ms.

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eSchool News

APRIL 12, 2017

Young students see brightly-colored bookshelves and reading areas, where middle school students have lab tablets and desktop computers. According to a survey from Front Row Education, elementary school students mainly use iPads whereas middle school students are using Chromebooks.

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eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2025

An elementary school teacher discussed how math can be integrated into PE class–for instance, students can measure and make calculations related to how far they jump or how fast they run, or myriad other activities. We installed L systems , featuring Epson laser projectors , in every elementary and middle school gymnasium.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 1, 2022

“D&D saved my life, I’ve seen it save and change the lives of others, and I watch as it shapes the lives of the children who learn to play in my class,” said Kade Wells, Harrisburg North Middle School ELA Instructor in South Dakota and founder of Building Heroez. My students’ test score growth doubled each time they tested.”

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eSchool News

JUNE 7, 2023

” The two schools in the study are an elementary school and middle school in Schiller Park, Illinois, which reflect similar demographics to many schools across the country.

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eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2016

The Smarty Summer by Achieve3000: Diving into Early Literacy Initiative aims to prepare children for kindergarten reading success. Achieve3000 and Virginia Beach City Public Schools have partnered to create Smarty Summer: Diving into Early Literacy, a new kindergarten reading readiness initiative exclusively for Virginia Beach students.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 16, 2023

. –Michael Arquin, Founder, KidWind This year many schools will continue to focus on ensuring that their curriculum and instruction aligns with the science of reading. Therefore, many schools/districts have adopted social emotional learning curriculums to address these needs that will continue to be a focus into the new year.

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eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2016

Research indicates math, reading achievement in early grades also influences later science achievement. Math and reading achievement also were associated with science achievement in those grades, which suggests that improving math and reading skills in lower-performing students might help improve their science achievement gaps.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Here, eSchool News highlights the Taylor School District–one of its K-12 Hero Awards finalists. Keep reading to discover how this district keeps learning going in the middle of a global pandemic. Nominee : Taylor School District. Nominated by : Trox. What makes this nominee a hero?

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Edsurge

MAY 1, 2017

And I’ve always had a lot of ideas for projects, like a hoverboard for reading books in the bath. In most of lower school, I was pretty opposed to making because I didn't really know what it was. Midwood High School students —created I Motivate You , a device that displays uplifting phrases. Alexis Lewis —inventor.

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eSchool News

MARCH 12, 2019

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. In year two, five middle schools joined in; in year three, eight innovators at each high school came on board.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Here, eSchool News highlights Hannibal School District #60–one of its K-12 Hero Awards finalists. Keep reading to discover how this district keeps learning going in the middle of a global pandemic. Nominee : Hannibal School District #60. Nominated by : Trox. What makes this nominee a hero?

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eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2016

In any given third-grade classroom, you can find a student who is reading at a level far beyond their age, and another who is still working on letter recognition. We also implemented a differentiated literacy program and digital library that measures reading with reading—not quiz scores and points. Creating the Keys to Success.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 21, 2019

When Kimberly Head-Trotter, a teacher at McKissack Middle School in Nashville, Tenn., Students first read March , a memoir by Rep. The combination of projects and ­technology takes engagement to the next level, says Principal Thomas Chappelle of McKissack Middle School. marquita.brown_tC0Z. Fri, 06/21/2019 - 14:43.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Each week, we will share a story about how a district used technology in schools to improve something. Come back each week for insight on transforming everything from reading scores to wireless network performance.]. Students in those courses and grade levels—at all schools—were given access to the technology.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

This is an urgent and growing national problem, and immediate attention is needed to help these students who likely missed the benefits of an evidence-based curriculum for foundational literacy skills in early elementary school, especially during the COVID crisis. –Dr. .

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 27, 2022

Every lower-grade teacher I know has huge numbers of students who love math but the older they get, the more those numbers shrink until by Middle School, they’re anemic, at best. Read more… For more on math, read these articles: Need math resources?

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Listed here in alphabetical order by school/district name are 10 of the awards program finalists. Read about the three 2023 winners here. Beyond book distribution, Dr. Bedden’s efforts have fostered a genuine love for reading and learning that will undoubtedly brighten Centennial’s future for years to come.

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Edsurge

MAY 27, 2025

The 2025-2026 EdSurge Voices of Change Fellows (from left to right): Melinda Medina, April Jackson, Nikita Khetan, Sofia Gonzalez, Daniel Clark and Patrice Wade As we close out another successful year of the fellowship, we are excited to see, read and learn what this new cohort of fellows has to say about the state of K-12 education.

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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. But they weren’t reading from a textbook. With an increased emphasis on improving test scores in reading, writing, math and science, social studies fell to the wayside.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 10, 2023

Buckle up and join us on this delightful journey through tech-savvy classrooms – from elementary school to high school – we’ll unlock a treasury of innovative ideas guaranteed to amuse the young minds while also preparing them for their future. Let’s dive in! Another fantastic example is Lightbot.

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Edsurge

MARCH 5, 2020

Middle school often gets a bad rap. But what if we understood the neurological reasons behind the bizarre middle school behavior we often see? So, after a decade as a teacher and administrator, when I was presented with an opportunity to start a new middle school, I seized it. Wells Middle School.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 23, 2025

Huinker, who was once Robinsons instructor, argues that math-specific instructional coaches like Robinson are crucial, especially for elementary school students. When she was in middle school, she wanted to try for the advanced math track. Or they prefer reading and literacy over math.

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Edsurge

MARCH 28, 2023

First up is AJ Jacobs, an undergraduate in his junior year at Winthrop University who is studying to become an elementary school educator. It was in elementary school. My mom worked at the elementary school I went to. My elementary school career was pretty positive, and my mom was always there.

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