eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2024

STEM can help with English language development by allowing students to engage with language in a variety of ways. Native English speakers can struggle, too. Be sure to explicitly teach words that have multiple meanings in English, e.g., base , bond , code , engineer , mass , model , range , volume , and odd and even.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 12, 2015

I’ve written Creatively Teach the Common Core Literacy Standards with Technology to support English, history/social studies, and science teachers as they shift to the new Standards using technology. Here are just a few of the creative ideas included in this book: Using Instagram for research and narrative writing.

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Technology Teaching Mobile Devices Social Studies 345

Edsurge

AUGUST 17, 2020

With Immersive Reader, they go back day after day, and then they get mad at you when the project is over because they want more time to add to their writing. We sat down with Felix to learn exactly how Immersive Reader helps her students and why it’s led them to demand more reading and writing time. They want you to read and rate them.

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Writing Reading Feedback Skills 194

eSchool News

APRIL 9, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO NoRedInk , the comprehensive online writing platform provider used in over 60% of U.S. school districts, has partnered with the National Writing Project (NWP) , a nationwide network dedicated to improving writing instruction. Learn more at NoRedInk.com.

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Writing Critical Thinking English Languages 168

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 22, 2018

Teaching metacognitive skills that encourage students to become more aware of their learning can help them shift from passive to active participants in the classroom. English teachers can ask students to explain why they selected a piece of textual evidence to support a claim or why they organized a piece of writing in a particular way.

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Metacognitive Skills Grades Curriculum Design English 420

eSchool News

AUGUST 20, 2024

If you then encourage students to research topics that interest them, they’ll be even more motivated to read and write–and they may even have some fun. Helping students uncover their passions I once had a student who insisted on writing her research paper on body piercings. Others painted or drew a picture.

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Reading Assignments English Math 327

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

High schoolers write a lot every school day. How can you help them improve their writing skills and have fun at the same time? Thats where daily writing prompts come in! Write a thank-you note to someone in your life. Have students write to the prompt before class begins. Do you like watching sports live or on TV?

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High School High School Writing Essay 52

eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2025

Many math tasks involve reading, writing, speaking, and listening. These language demands can be particularly challenging for students whose primary language is not English. Write the terms on a whiteboard. Incorporate visual aids Visuals and multimedia improve MLs English language acquisition and engagement.

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Math Accessibility English Language 204

eSchool News

MARCH 28, 2024

To help these families acclimate, Testerman earned her license to teach English learners two years ago. What she’s learned is that the job requires more than helping children and families learn English and find their way. How do you go about teaching English to non-native speakers? What inspired you to become a teacher?

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Languages Language Teachers English 286

EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 26, 2021

After launching Magnolia High School’s innovative Magnolia Cybersecurity Institute at Anaheim Union High School District, English Teacher Lindsay Paananen soon realized that participating students loved hardcore gaming as much as they loved tech – so much so that it was coming through in their writing.

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Essay English Schools Participation 216

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

One of the persistent challenges in second language acquisition (SLA), especially within the communicative approach, is how to incorporate writing in a way that feels meaningful and beneficial to students. As a result, writing often takes a backseat, seen as an isolated, academic exercise rather than a communicative act.

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Languages Language Writing Communication 124

eSchool News

AUGUST 23, 2022

More than 1,500 teachers, literacy coaches, and administrators participated in professional learning sessions provided by the Lexia LETRS ® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) suite of programs. The percentage working on or above grade level increased from 48% to 87%. For more information, visit www.lexialearning.com.

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English Blended Learning Language Languages 244

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Students in Mark Marino’s Writing 340 class at the University of Southern California say the professor always walks into the classroom with a smile, and always begins by giving out carrots. Fellow students write reviews of what it might be like to experience those life-swapping hours. It could be similar to Dad jokes,” he quips.

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Writing English Assignments Coaching 128

eSchool News

DECEMBER 12, 2016

Participating schools will receive Achieve3000’s 24/7 differentiated, blended instruction for students, teaching resources and blended professional development for educators, real-time data dashboard for administrators, and robust home support for parents and guardians. “For Lewis, Ed.D., fourth-grade science and social studies.

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Social Studies English Schools Art 237

Edsurge

JUNE 6, 2017

The University of Michigan’s M-Write program is built on the idea that students learn best when they write about what they’re studying, rather than taking multiple-choice tests. Senior lecturer Brenda Gunderson teaches a statistics course that will be first to adopt the automated element of M-Write.

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Essay Feedback Writing Assignments 142

eSchool News

AUGUST 8, 2024

I still get to share my AP science background in my library media specialist role, where I participate in our AP Seminar and Science Research programs. Instead of finding one novel for a whole class to read, I’m often helping English teachers find engaging books for 26 different students–and that’s just one class.

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English Reading Science Elementary School 296

eSchool News

JULY 16, 2024

For example, to become better writers, readers, and critical thinkers, Quill.org offers low-income students an AI-powered literacy tutor that provides students real-time coaching and feedback on literacy activities that pair nonfiction reading with informational writing.

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Education Testing Feedback English 296

Edsurge

MARCH 28, 2017

As an English teacher with 24 years of experience, I often feel I’ve explored every possible avenue to help my students grow as writers. Fortunately, I found everything I was looking for (and more) in the online reading and writing program ThinkCERCA. Growth The final piece of the puzzle is the growth the CERCA framework creates.

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Writing Essay Teaching Quizzes 127

Edsurge

AUGUST 22, 2024

Throughout rural America, non-native English speakers are less likely than their urban peers to get proper support in school, sometimes leading to a lifetime of lower educational attainment. But in rural DuBois County, Indiana, administrators are prioritizing English-learner education. From Advanced Placement U.S.

Teaching 205

Teaching English Language Languages 205

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

In English language arts, students need to analyze how complex characters develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot. Ten to fifteen years ago, the whole class would read The Old Man and the Sea, analyze how Santiago develops over the course of the text, and write an essay.

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Disabilities Universal Design Essay Beliefs 280

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 17, 2022

Yet, teachers may not actively participate in these community-building activities, which results in members of the class getting to know each other but not necessarily getting to know the teacher. I graduated from UCLA with a degree in English Literature. I have been snorkeling in Thailand. I am extremely organized.

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Teachers Blended Learning Classroom Management Discussions 365

eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

The program, available 24/7, is designed to support all upper elementary and middle school educators, including content area teachers, classroom teachers, interventionists, speech pathologists and English language arts educators. For more information, visit www.lexialearning.com.

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Education Reading Language Languages 260

eSchool News

JANUARY 24, 2025

Over the past two years, Engage IRL has been the catalyst for increasing access and opportunities for K-12 students to participate in clubs, sports, arts activities, and other community events. Partnering with Special Olympics also helped SPS build new unified sports programs that gave children with disabilities a chance to play.

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Disabilities Schools Students Art 293

eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2025

Key points: Tech tools can create more engaging and effective learning experiences A critical shift in digital instruction in 2025 How multimedia and interactive tech transform engagement For more news on digital tools, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub In 2010, I began my teaching career as a high school English teacher.

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Technology Middle School Middle School Assignments 229

Edsurge

OCTOBER 2, 2017

What’s interesting to me is that students are more concerned about their writing being effective and well done, knowing their peers or people outside their school are going to read it versus just the teacher. Cotton has committed his own community to making sure its students learn how to write effectively; here too technology plays a role.

Writing 124

Writing Feedback Exams Middle School 124

eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2024

Most teacher prep programs don’t devote at least two instructional hours to how to teach English learners to read in an unfamiliar language or to supporting struggling readers, NCTQ’s analysis found. More than half of states, NCTQ found, review the syllabi of teacher preparation programs, but just 10 include literacy experts in the process.

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Curriculum Reading Science Teachers 310

eSchool News

MAY 16, 2019

Podcasting helps students develop effective listening, problem solving, research, writing and speaking skills and, they’re excellent tools for meeting the learning standards. It was an audio report, but because they still had to write and communicate, they could meet the language standards. “As An app that brings out the magic.

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Students Writing English Grades 272

Edsurge

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Everyone knows that outside of the school building, creative writing workshops aren’t graded. But if you’re teaching creative writing in a K–12 classroom or a community college, at the end of the day you’re most likely required to stamp a letter grade—or at least a percentage score—on your students’ work.

Writing 113

Writing Essay Feedback Instructors 113

Catlin Tucker

JULY 17, 2023

To help students clearly articulate their ideas and opinions, teachers can also provide sentence frames for students to refer to as they participate in the discussion. This is a helpful strategy for English Learners and students who need extra support when formulating their thoughts. To make a copy, click here.

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Discussions Blended Learning Students Questions 247

Edsurge

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The parent is a passive participant, just sitting there listening and learning about their child, as if they were not there from birth or during last night’s tantrum or for all the hand-holding in-between. They might read their own writing aloud. I have seen this approach work beautifully for non-English-speaking families, especially.

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Teachers Students English Writing 211

EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 14, 2018

In one NASEF class, English 9 and Game Design , participating students develop English-language skills by writing about topics covering the history of esports to comparing mythological heroes from literature to those in video games. Virtual Teamwork Can Set Students Up for College.

Teachers 167

Teachers Failure English Participation 167

Edsurge

AUGUST 4, 2020

I saw the writing on the wall for us that week,” says Mike Teng, CEO of Swing Education. Duolingo Passes Its English Test Don’t worry, the pandemic hasn’t shuttered Duolingo’s popular gamified language learning app. Even when the pandemic subsides and testing centers reopen, Duolingo thinks demand for its English test will stay strong.

English 206

English Exams Testing Languages 206

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

One of the persistent challenges in second language acquisition (SLA), especially within the communicative approach, is how to incorporate writing in a way that feels meaningful and beneficial to students. As a result, writing often takes a backseat, seen as an isolated, academic exercise rather than a communicative act.

Languages 98

Languages Language Writing Communication 98

Elevate k12

MAY 15, 2025

When paired with strong instructional practices, these tools open up more ways for students to participate, process, and thrive. Whether you’re new to working with MLs or just looking for a few fresh ideas, these five teacher-approved strategies are here to help boost participation, build language, and make learning meaningful for all.

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Language Languages Participation Writing 52

Edsurge

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Indeed, as an English teacher at University High School in Irvine, I glory in my summers—but not to sleep in or binge on Netflix or even to travel for weeks at a time. What follows is my idiosyncratic list of suggested PD for writing teachers during the summer and into the school year. “Must be nice to have summers off!”

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Writing STEM Teachers English 89

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 29, 2025

Around 68% of the non-vernacular students have issues following class notes and participating in academic discussion sessions. This is a genuine issue for students with non-English backgrounds mainly. Firstly, they cannot participate freely in project groups with native English speakers. What are the issues they face?

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Languages Language Communication English 133

Edsurge

APRIL 24, 2018

I was treated as if I was dumb because I was unable to answer teachers’ questions in English. I wanted to participate in class discussions but I couldn’t, which was frustrating. She saw me as the person I could be—a high performer and an English-speaker. I observed …”. “I I was surprised by …”. “I I am curious about …”. “I

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Science English Writing Evaluation 157