eSchool News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, has released a new guide to help educators navigate the many ways AI can be used in teaching and learning. Reducing friction for non-English speakers: Dr. Anthony Kaziboni, the Head of Research at the University of Johannesburg, teaches students who mostly don’t speak English outside of the classroom.

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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. The one I started with was a multimedia challenge asking students to share what high school is like for them.

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eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2023

The company has launched Gale In Context: Literature, a new resource for literature instruction and learning that helps high schoolers engage and thrive in English language arts (ELA). Read our blog about why English teachers will love Gale In Context: Literature.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2024

Pierre, my high school English teacher who embodied social-emotional mastery before there was such a thing. In math, James could be tasked to analyze basketball stats, or in English, he could write an essay on his favorite athlete. For me it was Ms. This same approach would work in other classes as well.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Odette guided Esther as she wrote her answers in English. “I She wanted me to know that although she could not yet speak English, she felt confident as a learner in her first language. Research shows that students who are classified as English language learners may be perceived by teachers as less capable than their non-ELL peers.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

It was with great trepidation — knowing that I could not live up to this model but wanting to do my best — that I took my job teaching social studies at a small public high school in the Bronx. I spent the next decade at that same small school, and my time there reshaped my view of what makes a good teacher.

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eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2022

Sponsored by Curriculum Associates, the $10,000 college scholarship will be used by Askew to pursue a degree in English at Spelman College in Atlanta. Washington High School in Norfolk, Va., She is extremely deserving of this scholarship and is a prime example of the wonderful graduates our nation’s urban public schools produce.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 14, 2024

Of the nearly 10,000 students enrolled at Brookdale Community College in central New Jersey, about 17 percent are still in high school. Some of them travel to the campus during the school day to take courses in introductory English, history, psychology and sociology. That push is evident at Brookdale.

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

A recent Google blog post outlines how four different school districts are leveraging Google AI tools, like Gemini and NotebookLM, for innovative teaching and learning. Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is using NotebookLM and Gemini for curriculum review and district guidance.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

At the same time, schools are placing a stronger emphasis on mental health, equity, and future-ready skills, ensuring students are not only academically successful but also are prepared for the challenges of today’s every-changing world.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Most of my students immigrated to the United States within the last year, and all of them were English learners, thus making it difficult for them to complete the activity. The supervisor responded to my concerns by saying, "Well, the good thing is that you will always know more than the kids you teach. They don't know anything."

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

To prepare the next generation for a world in which flexible problem solving and the creative use of technology matters more than domain expertise, I’m proposing we teach all preschoolers to code. Yes, kids should learn to code even before learning to read or write.

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eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2019

Demographics: West Broward High School , located in Pembroke Pines, Fla., Many of those struggling were English-language learners (ELLs) whose English proficiency wasn’t at the level needed to comprehend challenging texts within these exams. Related: Teachers: English learners need resources, support.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

This past year has been, without a doubt, the most challenging one of my entire teaching career. As an art teacher, I always say that my teaching style relies on that one-on-one connection with each student in order to help them build their confidence to prepare them for an engaging, hands-on learning experience.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

This shortcoming means that, every year, nearly 100,000 elementary teachers across the country enter classrooms with false assurances that they are ready to teach reading. More than 50 years of research has illuminated the most effective way to teach children to read. In fact, one state, Iowa, requires no reading licensure test at all.

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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. This story was originally published by Chalkbeat.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

With school back, let’s talk about the most efficient ways to study. According to research conducted at Stanford University, over 70% of high school students report feeling stressed about their academic workload. Start by identifying the subjects or topics that require the most attention.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

Perfect as bell-ringers, exit tickets, or brain breaks for high school , these five-minute writing ideas are a great way to get students into a writing state of mind right after the bell rings. 19 Longer Journal Writing Prompts for High School For a deeper dive into your students thoughts, assign longer journal prompts for high school.

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eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2024

How do we ensure students achieve proficiency with the English language while receiving a rich and comprehensive education? Thanks to computer-driven translation, AI, and advanced classroom tools, we stand to put every student on a path to success with the English language and beyond. Today’s technology presents us with answers.

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eSchool News

MAY 26, 2021

Florida Funders Invests In ChalkTalk, Personalized Learning Program for Real-Time Instruction, Designed to Shape The Future of Teaching & Training. TAMPA, Fla. Florida Funders has invested in ChalkTalks $3MM seed round from the Florida Funders’ Fund 2, LLC., Prior to the seed round with Florida Funders, ChalkTalk initially raised $0.5M

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eSchool News

MAY 9, 2023

My high school Algebra II teacher made me believe I was, in fact, really good at math. My English literature teacher inspired me to write a book. After all, they celebrate our students’ wins and teach them lessons through their mistakes every day of the school year.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

New Mexicans can obtain their high school diploma through their local public library. Currently, six public libraries in New Mexico are offering Career Online High School to qualified adults (19 and older) who are looking to advance their careers, prepare for workforce entry or continue their education.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 28, 2017

They want to know exactly how I have managed that as a high school English teacher. Below is an example of a station rotation lesson for my 9th and 10th English class. I also coach teachers who teach traditional 50-minute classes and they have a four station two-day rotation.

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2025

When done correctly, experts say, dual enrollment can be a critical pathway from high school to college, especially as todays high school seniors are less prepared to move to higher education. The program also targets knowledge and training gaps in local schools. What do the community colleges need?

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2016

In the long run, I think this break from academic tasks beyond the classroom will actually keep students more engaged at school. Because I clearly saw the value of not assigning homework elementary level, I had to take a closer look at why I was assigning homework at the high school level. hours every other day.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 19, 2016

I’ve had several teachers request concrete examples of the types of stations I design for my high school English class. The two videos below provide a window into my classroom and give teachers some insight into my thought process and how I design of the various stations.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

So, three years ago I began flipping my Back-to-School Night presentation in the hopes of reaching more of my parents. This is how I flip my Back-to-School Night. Quick Introduction – My Teaching Philosophy. I introduce myself to parents and share my teaching philosophy. This is a favorite with parents!

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eSchool News

MAY 6, 2025

We’re excited to have the VR goggles so our students can experience what they would not have in a community high school, said CaTisha Howard, a Bridgeport Public Schools administrator in the Bridgeport Residential Center program. Theyll get to explore if they want to be an auto mechanic, Howard said. .”

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eSchool News

JULY 28, 2022

The 2022 PBL Champions are: District PBL Champion Broward County Public Schools (Fort Lauderdale, Florida) School PBL Champion Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Education High School in Queens, New York, was named the School PBL Champion for their unique approach to turning PBL into a school-wide strategy.

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Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2020

Take, for example, the distance learning plan created by Chaffey Joint Union High School District in California, which says that schoolwork completed by students through the end of the year can only preserve and improve grades, but not lower them. Many teachers watched their students brush off assignments and disappear from class.

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eSchool News

JUNE 29, 2022

With time-saving technology strategies, school librarians can find ways to connect with their school’s teachers and students on a deeper level, forming relationships and helping with research and skill development. Translation technologies can be included for students and parents whose native language is not English.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 8, 2015

My 90 minute English class begins with 15 minutes of silent sustained reading every day. It gives them time to “pleasure read,” which is a welcome time out for many of my overscheduled and stressed out high school students. Interested in technology tips to help you teach the Common Core? Learning'

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

When we built a new 3-story high school building on our former baseball field, we knew that we wanted to incorporate spaces where students could learn and teachers could teach in a very collaborative manner. Those are our collaborative spaces, and they’re where we got to be creative in terms of planning and design.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Our school is a five-year program that works to create first-generation college students. Our school is a five-year program that works to create first-generation college students. North Carolina is a leading state in the number of “early colleges,” which allow students to earn a college degree with their high school diploma.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 2, 2024

My colleagues, friends and family often praise my relentless pursuit of excellence, especially in my teaching career. My journey into teaching was born from a deep-seated curiosity about the transformative power of education and a drive for social justice. Teaching them is an immense privilege, one that I do not take lightly.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 10, 2022

As a former high school teacher and current content author for AP History and Social Sciences, I’ve learned several key strategies to help your students earn the AP scores they need to assist them in their academic careers—and retain the material that they have learned.

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Edsurge

APRIL 19, 2023

Teaching is about more than curriculum and lesson planning. Teaching, as human work, is to show the beauty and complexity of the human experience in our society. But pursuing dreams and passions requires time and space, and teaching leaves me barely any room to breathe. Teaching has consumed me. Teaching has consumed me.

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