eSchool News

JULY 7, 2025

My role includes oversight of programs ranging from school counseling to English learning to technology, as well as curriculum implementation, instruction and assessment programming, and alignment with federal, state, and local resources. The inundation of disjointed data hit me particularly hard.

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eSchool News

JULY 2, 2025

It plays a role much more akin to a human tutor–prompting curiosity, strengthening problem-solving skills, and helping students learn how to find answers on their own. How it helps: Design thinking and communication skills are key components of education.

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eSchool News

JUNE 3, 2025

In phase five, they used a humanized version of content created by o1-Pro, in which words and phrases that sounded AI-generated were changed into more human-sounding language. The researchers recruited five people who were experts at using generative AI and also in analyzing language, such as teachers, writers, and editors.

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eSchool News

MAY 27, 2025

In most cases, students had learned conversational English but had never really engaged with the alphabet. This wasnt just an English Learner issue, but it was one that required a separate focus. We have an extremely diverse student body, which means foundational skills and native languages are varied and distinctive.

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eSchool News

MAY 8, 2025

That means students this year did not need to achieve the same mastery of knowledge and skills as kids in previous years. Minnesota, Florida, and North Carolina are rolling back high school math or English requirements. Now, they have proposed eliminating an Algebra II requirement.

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eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2025

Jay McTighe, Author and Consultant, McTighe and Associates (Columbia, MD) Andreas Schleicher, Director for Education and Skills, OECD (Paris, France) ISTE Distinguished District Award This award honors school districts that demonstrate effectiveness and innovation in using technology to improve student outcomes and engagement.

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

Personalized learning and student resources are the focus in the Ottawa Catholic School Board , where teachers use Gemini to give students differentiated experiences for needs such as special education, English as a second language (ESL) and advanced learners.

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Edsurge

JUNE 20, 2025

That’s a game-changer for differentiation,” says Kim Zajac, a speech and language pathologist at Norton Public School in Massachusetts. Mark Bannecker, an English teacher at North High School in Missouri, is building AI-powered learning modules that guide students through skill-building exercises. asks Manahan. “AI

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eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2025

When he graduates in June, Brito will have completed several diploma pathways, including ones aimed at preparing for college and building career skills. The old one-size-fits-all approach had “a negative impact for our students with diverse learning needs, academic challenges, and also language barriers.” Now over 89% do.

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eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2025

This activity emphasizes computational thinking and problem-solving, incorporating Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and utilizing differentiation strategies to support diverse elementary learners. I aim to demonstrate how technology integration can be purposeful and manageable by modeling this approach.

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Edsurge

JULY 10, 2025

million English learners in K-12 public schools in the fall of 2021, up from 4.6 Evaluate Vendors With 17 percent of its 12,700 students classified as English language learners as well as a significant refugee population, Jenks Public Schools in Oklahoma used the CITES framework to develop a robust vendor-evaluation process. “We

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 5, 2025

The initial enthusiasm for learning a foreign language may wane as other courses with demanding assignments compete for their attention. This is the moment when a language instructor must pivot, shifting the classroom dynamic to reignite curiosity and motivation. 2022; Nuessel and Marshall, 2008; Vidal and Nordgren, 2024).

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eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2025

Sheridan Doerr shares how the Second Step K-12 social-emotional learning curriculum builds foundational human skills that enhance academic performance. fewer absent days per student. fewer absent days per student.

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2025

These essential, durable skills are at the heart of frameworks like ISTE’s Standards for Students and the Partnership for 21st Century Learning’s framework , which emphasize what students need to thrive in school and beyond. Future-Ready Skills: Participants gain experience in public speaking and digital design.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 22, 2025

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. It also comes with monthly activities and printables focused on fine motor skills like writing and coloring.

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eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2025

Jay McTighe, Author and Consultant, McTighe and Associates (Columbia, MD) Andreas Schleicher, Director for Education and Skills, OECD (Paris, France) ISTE Distinguished District Award This award honors school districts that demonstrate effectiveness and innovation in using technology to improve student outcomes and engagement.

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Teach Hub

MAY 16, 2025

The “think” step gives introverted students or English language learners time to gather their thoughts, while the “pair” stage gives students a low-key way to talk through their ideas and see if they make sense before sharing them with the whole group. Think-Pair-Share levels the playing field.

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Edsurge

MAY 27, 2025

Hind Haddad, an Arabic language teacher in Columbus, Ohio, experienced many microaggressions as a Muslim educator. Now I realize it is not only about being there for them, but about passing on the skills I have gained to live with my neurodivergence. Edgar Miguel Grajeda, an elementary art teacher in Washington, D.C.,

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 5, 2025

The initial enthusiasm for learning a foreign language may wane as other courses with demanding assignments compete for their attention. This is the moment when a language instructor must pivot, shifting the classroom dynamic to reignite curiosity and motivation. 2022; Nuessel and Marshall, 2008; Vidal and Nordgren, 2024).

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Elevate k12

MAY 15, 2025

Thats especially true when youre supporting multilingual learners (MLs), who are navigating both academic content and a new language at the same time. Offering multiple ways to share thinking reduces anxiety, supports language development, and builds confidence over time. A synonym for is.

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Elevate k12

JULY 3, 2025

In many districts, the programs at risk are the same ones that support compliance with federal education laws: Title III-supported English language services, Special Education instruction, and after-school accommodations often written into IEPs. For district leaders, compliance is becoming both more expensive and less predictable.

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Teach Thought

JULY 10, 2025

Gamification allows broad content areas (like English-Language Arts) with few measures of performance (alphanumeric symbols) to be broken up into more granular–and achievable–concepts and skills. (Academic) A good grade? Personal) your praise? Social) peer pressure?

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Cult of Pedagogy

JUNE 22, 2025

Like most language arts/English teachers, I always wanted to share my love of reading with my students. It’s a simple, effective strategy that not only improves reading skills, but also increases reading stamina. i understand why we have to do it for English but it is just boring as the first thing we do in the morning.

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eSchool News

JULY 20, 2017

We talk about writing as a product for assessment, a subject where paragraphs and commas are taught, or a skill that one either has developed or lacks. Through the process of writing, writers put nascent thoughts into comprehensible language for others to read. Simply put, writing is our critical thinking made visible.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 21, 2025

Use these easy and effective ELA activities for middle school to keep students engaged and teach them valuable skills. From enjoyable English games to interesting lessons for reluctant readers, ELA will quickly be their favorite class of the year. Differentiate by skill.

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eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

If it doesn’t already exist, we’re not far from being able to say OK, now give me a version of that course for an English language learner. Now give me a version of that course for a student who’s a little bit behind on their reading skills. Now give me a version of that course for this and that and the other.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 27, 2025

Vision Board Project & Rubric – Back-to-School, New Year, End-of-Year Activities By Jenn Liu — Engaging to Empower Grades: 9th-12th Subjects: Life Skills Teach middle and high school students how to make a vision board using this no-prep, interactive Google Slides lesson!

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k12

JUNE 27, 2025

Summer school can help keep your child’s learning skills sharp so they start the next year feeling ready. So, if your kid needs to work on their number skills this summer, a math curriculum is available. Catching Up: Did your kid end the school year with some grades that were lower than anticipated?

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 16, 2025

You can also celebrate this important month by showcasing Hispanic history, culture, and the Spanish language in your curriculum, no matter what class you teach. Each version comes in both English and Spanish, allowing you to differentiate instruction and challenge English speakers to learn new Spanish words.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

How can you help them improve their writing skills and have fun at the same time? Is there a skill you wish you had? Use them to begin longer narrative essays, begin class discussions, or introduce elements of fiction in your language arts class. Hone debate and research writing skills Can your students back up their opinions?

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 11, 2025

Ready to ignite your students’ imaginations and sharpen their writing skills? They’re developing the skills to investigate real-world topics, explain ideas clearly, and write with purpose. helping students build essential writing skills while making real-world connections your school will appreciate. Aligned with CCSS W.7.3,

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 9, 2025

Perfect for class members working on social skills or for those too-silent periods, these questions, activities, and getting-to-know-you resources are just what you need to warm things up in class. How do you get students interacting when they’re feeling shy, all while keeping your class management under control?

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1 plus 1 plus 1 equals 1

JULY 23, 2025

Grammar Foreign Language ~ Visual Latin , via Compass Classroom Elective ~ F.O.R.M. Health & PE , via Compass Classroom ENGLISH We are doing something new and tackling a full literature course. It is possible she will take English at the community college in the spring, so that decision is still tentative.

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Teacher Toms Blog

JUNE 2, 2025

I'm sure that at some level her motivations were educational, but I think the main point was that we were living in a country in where the media was in a language we didn't understand, and she wanted us to be at least minimally entertained. Reading a book to the end requires effort. They want, as they should, the whole thing.

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Cal Matters

JULY 23, 2025

Several other education programs were also halted, including after-school centers, English learner programs and professional development for teachers. Migrant students, many of whom are English learners, tend to struggle academically. In California, the cuts totaled more than $810 million. Tutors earn $17.25

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Teachers Pay Teachers

MAY 28, 2025

Its also a great bell ringer journaling activity for English to keep career exploration in your upperclassmens minds. Attend college or take a skilled trade path? Be able to speak your ancestral language fluently or paint like your great-great-grandparents? Would you rather: Be a tech innovator or medical trailblazer?

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 30, 2025

Students can answer the riddle in a daily journal or chat with a partner before you start the day’s lesson, letting them settle in and practice using important critical thinking skills. Test your students’ funny bones and critical thinking skills with these science-themed riddles and jokes. How is this possible?

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