k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

For example, we embed regular peer observations, not for evaluation but for reflection, where teachers receive structured feedback from colleagues and set their own growth targets. Rather than evaluating teachers in isolation, we reflect on student progress together and co-create solutions.

Interdisciplinary 144

Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 144

eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

During the pandemic, hints of changing grading standards and possible grade inflation raised concerns for parents and caregivers about their accuracy and fairness given the disruption of school closures and a shift to remote learning. Academic achievement and behavior must be evaluated separately and communicated distinctly.

Grades 161

Grades Evaluation Students Achievement 161

Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2025

Sara DeWitt says that while the office has seen its fair share of letters over her two-plus decades with the network — fielding scores of wedding invitations and even more to birthday parties — it has not received so many graduation announcements until this season. Nine years later, the show premiered.

Fairness 187

Fairness Study Laboratory Evaluation 187

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Using rubrics helps teachers stay focused during the grading process and ensures that grading is objective, consistent, and fair. It helps students understand what is expected and how they will be evaluated. Overall, using a rubric promotes consistency, fairness, and transparency in the assessment process.

Fairness 546

Fairness Assignments Feedback Language 546

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Pinterest boasts more than 1,000 ideas about how students can self-evaluate their own learning. How can we motivate students to want to evaluate their own learning? The first step is to reframe self-evaluation within the context of the learning environment rather than primarily as a task-oriented process. What’s In A Word?

Evaluation 160

Evaluation Teaching Learning Students 160

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

We also accept the fact that, many times, a parent helps build their 4th-grader’s science fair project. However, if a student uses generative AI to help them edit their college admission paper or brainstorm a science fair idea, there’s a belief that it is dishonest. In both of these instances, we don’t consider it cheating.

Fairness 293

Fairness Beliefs Evaluation Essay 293

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

According to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), the body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions in the southern states, the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) evaluative framework consists of an assessment indicator. 8: 1079–94 McConlogue, Teresa (2020).

Fairness 122

Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 122

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

According to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), the body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions in the southern states, the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) evaluative framework consists of an assessment indicator. 8: 1079–94 McConlogue, Teresa (2020).

Fairness 111

Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 111

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

In educational settings, data can be derived from a range of sources–student assessments, attendance records, teacher evaluations, behavioral data, etc. For instance, consider a scenario where a district uses standardized test scores to evaluate teacher performance.

Education 273

Education Fairness Evaluation Ethics 273

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2024

They are responsible for selecting, implementing, and evaluating AI tools that support their pedagogical goals and students needs. How can we ensure that the AI tools we use are fair, transparent, and accountable, and do not introduce or reinforce biases or discrimination? The Ethics of AI Ethics: An Evaluation of Guidelines.

Ethics 319

Ethics Education Intelligence Culture 319

eSchool News

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Teachers submit proposals for evaluation, which are assessed for compliance with data privacy policies before pilot implementation. Companies join this alliance by demonstrating how their products adhere to the SAFE framework for AI, which focuses on safety, accountability, fairness, equity, and efficacy.

Accessibility 319

Accessibility Schools Testing Evaluation 319

eSchool News

MAY 28, 2024

. “We are thrilled to honor this year’s recipients – the elite in their field – who offer solutions to crucial challenges in education today, ranging from accessibility and fairness to customized and adaptive learning experiences. Congratulations to all of this year’s winners.”

Peer Review 284

Peer Review Fairness Instructors History 284

eSchool News

APRIL 2, 2024

They are responsible for selecting, implementing, and evaluating AI tools that support their pedagogical goals and students’ needs. How can we ensure that the AI tools we use are fair, transparent, and accountable, and do not introduce or reinforce biases or discrimination? The Ethics of AI Ethics: An Evaluation of Guidelines.

Ethics 335

Ethics Education Intelligence Culture 335

eSchool News

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Teachers need training on how to rework assignments to incorporate and evaluate the AI generated output. As pioneers in the educational sector, we should proactively engage with policymakers and advocate for responsible AI usage that aligns with our values of integrity, fairness, and inclusivity.

Academic Integrity 300

Academic Integrity Ethics Assignments Evaluation 300

eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2023

million educators will be able to quickly and easily evaluate a submission for the presence of AI-generated text and provide feedback to students in their current Turnitin workflows. For 25 years, Turnitin has partnered with educational institutions to promote honesty, consistency, and fairness across all subject areas and assessment types.

Writing 293

Writing Academic Integrity Education Feedback 293

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

CogAT is standardized with a representative sample of students from across the nation to provide both national and local norms, and it offers age-based Standard Age Scores (SAS) for the most fair comparisons of young students at different development and maturation levels.

Grades 246

Grades Fairness Disabilities Education 246

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

In the Baldwin Union Free School District , educators and leaders are working diligently to avoid brain rot as they strive to teach students how to ask questions, evaluate information sources, and become actively involved in their communities.

Critical Thinking 265

Critical Thinking Social Studies Evaluation Fairness 265

eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Individual essays, science fair partner projects, group programming assignments, digital and physical art pieces–every single assignment from now on has a silent partner. Despite many efforts , there will never be a tool that can evaluate how much of an assignment was influenced by AI. How do we evaluate their knowledge?

Essay 333

Essay Plagiarism Assignments Learning 333

Faculty Focus

APRIL 1, 2025

Based on the focus, peer observations can be classified into two models: formative-developmental and summative-evaluative. The post Beyond Evaluation: Using Peer Observation to Strengthen Teaching Practices appeared first on Faculty Focus | Higher Ed Teaching & Learning.

Evaluation 103

Evaluation Teaching Teaching Methods Faculty Development 103

eSchool News

JANUARY 11, 2024

The limits of manual IEP interpretation When you think about the steps involved in creating and implementing an IEP, the process requires a fair amount of human intervention and interpretation. Educators can better evaluate student IEPs within a consistent framework, allowing for a structured review and better inter-rater reliability.

Students 265

Students Evaluation Special Education Disabilities 265

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Standardized tests offer consistent metrics across diverse educational environments Colleges need consistent metrics to evaluate students from diverse educational backgrounds. This consistency ensures all students are judged by the same criteria, offering a fair assessment of their readiness for college-level work.

Testing 270

Testing Exams Evaluation History 270

Faculty Focus

APRIL 1, 2025

Based on the focus, peer observations can be classified into two models: formative-developmental and summative-evaluative. The post Beyond Evaluation: Using Peer Observation to Strengthen Teaching Practices appeared first on Faculty Focus | Higher Ed Teaching & Learning.

Evaluation 97

Evaluation Teaching Teaching Methods Faculty Development 97

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The result is a learning experience that is more attuned to individual needs and differences, ensuring each student has a fair chance at success. A pivotal component of this re-evaluation is acknowledging the critical role of technology, student agency, and small-group instruction in addressing and honoring learner variability.

Blended Learning 419

Blended Learning Education Feedback Teaching Methods 419

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Common Sense Media recognized Ello as a company that displayed Responsible AI practices, especially its machine learning fairness that contributed to the app’s high rating. Ello received an overall ranking of 4 out of 5 and 5 out of 5 for privacy and kids’ safety in Common Sense Media’s first-ever AI-ratings system.

Coaching 260

Coaching Reading Ethics Fairness 260

eSchool News

JULY 19, 2016

Yet, observations that paint a fair, accurate picture of teachers’ strengths and areas of need can play a crucial role in their professional growth. Being observed in the classroom can be a nerve-wracking experience for teachers.

Fairness 186

Fairness History Evaluation Feedback 186

eSchool News

JULY 8, 2022

A diverse group of judges, including 3M scientists and leaders in education from across the country, evaluated entries based on creativity, scientific knowledge, and communication effectiveness. Each finalist will be evaluated on a series of challenges, including a presentation of their completed innovation.

Middle School 278

Middle School Middle School STEM Science 278

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

This student, in her direct, unflinching and logical assessment, identified my responsibility to gather data, to evaluate and assess each learner, to deeply understand their abilities across languages, and to plan strategies to provide instruction so all students can learn. But there are also other steps I’ve taken to change my practice.

English 202

English Language Languages Teachers 202

eSchool News

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Finalists navigated a series of interactive challenges and were evaluated on their ingenuity and innovative thinking, application of STEM principles, demonstration of passion and research, presentation skills, and ability to inspire others. Paul, Minnesota, on Oct.

Middle School 265

Middle School Middle School Laboratory Science 265

eSchool News

MAY 3, 2016

Based on the programs I was using, I could evaluate how to differentiate instruction for my students,” she said. The data dashboard has become more sophisticated, but it is still only one lens through which educators should view their students.

Teachers 188

Teachers Fairness Elementary School Elementary School 188

eSchool News

MAY 19, 2016

They focused on income inequality, specifically child poverty, for evaluating gaps in those educational resources and outcomes. Gordon Chair for Policy Evaluation and Research at ETS. ” Material from a press release was used in this report.

Achievement 189

Achievement Evaluation Fairness Study 189

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

A diverse group of judges will evaluate entries based on creativity, scientific knowledge, and effective communication skills. To enter, students in grades 5-8 will share an original idea that helps solve an everyday problem in their community.

Middle School 256

Middle School Middle School STEM Participation 256

eSchool News

APRIL 6, 2022

Addresses are also evaluated against U.S. We took on an initiative, working with the Michigan Educational Technology Leaders (METL), trying to get our hands wrapped around data governance, and that’s like a greased pig at the county fair,” Sharpsteen said. Postal standards for accuracy and Geocoding coordinates.

Fairness 256

Fairness English Motivation Evaluation 256

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

A diverse group of judges will evaluate entries based on creativity, scientific knowledge, and effective communication skills. To enter, students in grades 5-8 need an original idea that helps solve an everyday problem in their community.

Middle School 246

Middle School Middle School STEM Education 246

eSchool News

JUNE 29, 2022

An esteemed and diverse group of judges, including 3M scientists and leaders in education from across the country, evaluated entries based on creativity, scientific knowledge, and communication effectiveness. . “At At 3M, we are committed to unlocking the power of our people, our science, and our ideas to reimagine what comes next.

Middle School 239

Middle School Middle School STEM Science 239

eSchool News

JULY 16, 2024

The chatbot is getting trained on the same rubric to instantly give students feedback on their ability to critically evaluate historical text. Thinking Nation , for instance, a nonprofit dedicated to improving social studies education, recently switched from paying educators to grade essays based on a rubric to an AI chatbot.

Education 297

Education Testing Feedback English 297

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

A successful middle school to high school transition is crucial for students who are at-risk to have a fair chance at graduating and getting into college,” said Steven Rothstein, CEO of Citizen Schools. Ninety percent of the students Citizen Schools serves are from low-income families.

Middle School 155

Middle School Middle School Fairness High School 155

eSchool News

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Each finalist was evaluated through a series of interactive, virtual challenges and the final presentation of their innovation. Now in its fourteenth year, the 2021 3M Young Scientist Challenge hosted the two-day competition as a virtual event on Oct. 18 and 19, 2021. at the time of entry, competed against nine other finalists.

Middle School 246

Middle School Middle School STEM Science 246