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How Kai Cenat saved my high school English class

eSchool News

Most students who decided to use generative AI to cheat on one of my assigned essays would do so by plugging my prompt into ChatGPT or Google Gemini, watching the AI generate a complete essay in moments, and then lazily pasting the text into their Google Doc. It made English class fun again for the students and for me.

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AI tools are everyday study buddies, survey finds

eSchool News

AI tools are becoming go-to learning companions for students–helping them brainstorm essays, practice languages, and solve tough math problems, according to a new survey from Preply. Among the most common subjects for AI use: English/language arts (42 percent), mathematics (42 percent), and history (27 percent).

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Beyond formulas: Embracing complexity in writing instruction

eSchool News

The five-paragraph essay, specifically, is a structure that hinders authentic composing because it doesn’t allow for the “associative leaps” between ideas that come about in less constrained writing. Beyond the five-paragraph essay. The English Journal, 77 (6), 57-58. References Campbell, K. Lannin, A.

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Lights, camera, literacy: Student-created book reviews inspire a global reading culture

eSchool News

Rather than writing traditional essays or book reports, my students were invited to create short video book reviews of their favorite titles–books they genuinely loved, connected with, and wanted others to discover. In multilingual classrooms, these skills are often overlooked in favor of silent writing tasks.

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California colleges spend millions to catch plagiarism and AI. Is the faulty tech worth it?

Cal Matters

Indeed, many students have taken the bait, if not to write entire essays, then certainly to draft an outline, refine their ideas or clean up their writing before submitting it. The Turnitin similarity score of a student essay in one of Adam Kaiserman’s classes at College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita on May 6, 2025.

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Educators Speak Out About Leadership, Identity and Systemic Change

Edsurge

Before we usher in the 2025-2026 EdSurge Voices of Change Fellows, we want to reflect on the important themes our recent cohort of fellows wrote about in their personal essays. Burns opening quote is a reminder that teaching is purpose-driven work and that student growth and development depend on supporting teachers and school leaders.

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The Basics of Making a Curriculum for Homeschool Students

Teachers Pay Teachers

You become their biggest advocate as they grow in subjects like math, science, and English. Introduce core subjects, like math, English, science, and social studies, through play, creativity, and real-world experiences. Homeschooling offers a unique opportunity to tailor your child’s education to their specific needs and interests.