eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2025

Since Ignite Reading first gained DESE approval during the 2022-23 school year: 30 Massachusetts schools and districts have partnered with Ignite Reading to provide students with 15 minutes of daily, 1:1 virtual tutoring. For more information about Ignite Reading, visit www.ignite-reading.com.

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Reading Secondary Education English Grades 190

eSchool News

APRIL 30, 2025

What are you using AI for in your school/classroom? The Digital Education Council defines AI literacy as “the essential knowledge and skills needed to understand, interact with, and critically assess AI technologies.

Ethics 215

Ethics Critical Thinking Intelligence Evaluation 215

eSchool News

JUNE 16, 2025

With grade-specific content from kindergarten through high school, this site features virtual tours, design challenges, DIY engineering activities, and live webinars with NASA scientists and engineers. These five online platforms help transform the break from school into a season of discovery.

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STEM Learning Science Textbooks 222

k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Currently serving as the school leader in Vietnam, he brings over a decade of experience in school leadership, teacher training, and educational transformation. I realized that to make lasting change, I needed to reach beyond the walls of one school. But as my classroom evolved, so did my vision.

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Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 144

Teach Thought

JULY 10, 2025

Letter grades are indeed first subjective evaluations of knowledge proficiency, but once they are passed to the hands of the students, they become game components, passed around as proof of the completion of some task, or the achievement of some desired goal (mastering a standard, fulfilling the requirements of an assignment, etc.)

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Gamification Learning Motivation Learning Styles 105

Faculty Focus

JULY 13, 2025

Critical thinking is defined by Paul and Elder as “the art of analyzing and evaluating thought processes with a view to improving them” (Paul and Elder 2020, 9). I also realized that once I was exposed to the Paul and Elder model for critical thinking in grad school, I was ignorant.

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Critical Thinking Intelligence Education Learning 98

eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2025

BOSTON – In California, third- to fifth-grade students at 525 schools using Lexia Core5 Reading (Core5) from Lexia , a Cambium Learning Group brand, made significantly higher literacy gains compared to their peers in 4,362 schools that did not use the program. points higher than their peers at the non-Core5 schools.

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English Languages Language Art 130

eSchool News

MAY 5, 2025

Students also come into school with differing levels of math preparation. This can be everything from students asking good questions and sharing their thinking verbally to relating a new problem to prior knowledge and using a visual representation to illustrate their thought process. School leaders have a big role here, too.

Math 176

Math Beliefs Culture Ethics 176

Faculty Focus

JULY 13, 2025

Critical thinking is defined by Paul and Elder as “the art of analyzing and evaluating thought processes with a view to improving them” (Paul and Elder 2020, 9). I also realized that once I was exposed to the Paul and Elder model for critical thinking in grad school, I was ignorant.

Critical Thinking 122

Critical Thinking Intelligence Education Learning 122

Edsurge

MAY 5, 2025

This uncertainty can be daunting, but one thing is clear: Foundational knowledge in computer science will be essential, no matter what paths they choose. How can we ensure that all students develop the computing skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in an increasingly technology-driven workforce?

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Science Education Ethics Students 109

Faculty Focus

APRIL 24, 2025

However, we are often unaware of tacit knowledge that underlies our activities and actions, especially when things do not go as planned. That is, when do make our reflective practice modus operandi, we declare our commitment in developing our professional knowledge and artistry. we say what we do) and our theory in action (i.e.

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Lecturing Faculty Development Knowledge Laboratory 55

k12 Online Schools

JUNE 24, 2025

Digital literacy refers to the ability to effectively and critically navigate, evaluate, and create information using a range of digital technologies. Information literacy involves the ability to locate, evaluate, and use information effectively. Encouraging critical thinking is essential for fostering digital literacy.

Skills 52

Skills Critical Thinking Evaluation Discussions 52

Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2025

Are our schools preparing them for this new reality? At Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS), educators are determined to make sure both answers are “yes.” While the AI readiness framework covers preK-12, the team began by designing a diagnostic for high school students in grades 9-12. How would it be delivered?

Ethics 112

Ethics Evaluation Testing Science 112

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Not all students have reliable internet connections or devices, creating a digital divide that exacerbates existing inequalitiesespecially for younger learners in an online elementary school setting where consistent access is critical for foundational development. Additionally, remote education can lead to distractions in a home environment.

Hybrid Learning 135

Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 135

Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 19, 2025

After a school year full of early mornings, lesson plans, and seemingly endless to-do lists, we’ve all earned some well-deserved rest and relaxation! Why Summer Might Be the Perfect Time for Professional Growth Summer is a much-needed time for teachers to recharge after a busy school year. Summer break is right around the corner.

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Reading Skills Teachers Classroom Management 59

Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 11, 2025

Consider these definitions that I share in my book, AI with Intention: Principles and Action Steps for Teachers and School Leaders : Cheating is using a tool or resource to misrepresent ones knowledge and skills to receive undue credit for a task. However, it is evidence that you havent internalized that knowledge or those skills yet.

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Academic Integrity Learning Assignments Feedback 92

Faculty Focus

JUNE 19, 2025

Jenni coordinated advisory board meetings and acted as the accreditation liaison for her entire department, and her teaching evaluations were strong. A dedicated professional, with service hours, a record of scholarship, and stellar teaching evaluations should receive advancement in rank and tenure.

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Teaching Ethics Teaching Evaluations Evaluation 63

Faculty Focus

JUNE 19, 2025

Jenni coordinated advisory board meetings and acted as the accreditation liaison for her entire department, and her teaching evaluations were strong. A dedicated professional, with service hours, a record of scholarship, and stellar teaching evaluations should receive advancement in rank and tenure.

Teaching 55

Teaching Ethics Teaching Evaluations Evaluation 55

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 10, 2017

That includes everything from Common Core to the IB philosophy, from Depth of Knowledge to Project-based Learning. His eight mindframes for teachers include: My fundamental task is to evaluate the effect of my teaching on students’ learning and achievement. charter schools. I confess, I found it frustrating. Or not occurring.

Learning 193

Learning Failure Evaluation Feedback 193

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 25, 2016

Even schools that made herculean efforts to train teachers in technology found themselves flailing. school infrastructure often struggled to support the exciting plans that tech-savvy teachers wanted to try. Too many schools just didn’t have that budget. Where is the tool? How do you do **? Why is the program not working?

Technology 191

Technology Math Curriculum Evaluation 191

eSchool News

APRIL 10, 2025

Here are five powerful resources that can transform how you evaluate student progress. Through the easy-to-use templates, educators can create real-time polls to assess knowledge, check for misconceptions, or gather feedback. Canva: The polls available from Canva offer a fresh take on gauging student understanding.

Evaluation 267

Evaluation Quizzes Critical Thinking Feedback 267

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 12, 2019

As another school year approaches, teachers are scrambling to set up classrooms, make photocopies of syllabi, attend mandatory meetings, and prepare their curriculum. Amid the back-to-school frenzy, it is easy to focus on the minutia and lose sight of our “summer resolutions.” 1 Articulate Your WHY and Revisit It Daily.

Metacognitive Skills 367

Metacognitive Skills Schools Blended Learning Evaluation 367

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Our schools must not only impart knowledge to our students but also equip them with the creativity, empathy, and curiosity required to walk into an unpredictable, yet promising, future with unwavering confidence. By fostering a positive school culture, we create an environment where students and staff feel valued and motivated.

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Schools Learning Students Knowledge 288

eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2024

After years of devastating and heart-breaking incidents of school violence, school safety sentiment has plummeted. According to Gallup’s most recent research , 44 percent of parents with K-12 students fear for their child’s safety while they are at school. First, school shootings have increased in frequency and scope.

Schools 305

Schools Evaluation Communication Accessibility 305

eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2020

For a new generation of educators, these pursuits have something in common: They’re all appropriate learning exercises that can take place in the school library. At the intersection of analog and digital learning opportunities, the value of school libraries has increased at all levels of education. The Evolution of the School Library.

Schools 357

Schools Essay Instructors Critical Thinking 357

eSchool News

OCTOBER 17, 2023

As a school librarian for the past 11 years, my primary focus has been on helping students become adept navigators of the sea of information they live in. Britannica School is user-friendly and comprehensive, which makes it an ideal tool for building student confidence in their research skills. But don’t settle for just one.

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High School High School Skills Schools 300

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Yet, for many students, school is also a place where the challenges of ADHD are put on full display. A holistic approach to student health The implementation of school-based health centers (SBHCs) is fostering a supportive environment for children with unique needs like ADHD. Familiarization visits. Establish routine.

Education 269

Education Schools Testing Evaluation 269

eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

Key points: What priorities will be a focal point in the new school year? Vrain Valley School District, we will continue to provide our teachers with ample opportunities to collaborate, discuss, and share resources and strategies to enhance their understanding of AI and the potential benefits of AI tools. . This year at St.

Schools 329

Schools Coaching STEM Evaluation 329

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

It is a process where students evaluate their work, reflecting on what they’ve learned, how well they’ve understood complex concepts, how much progress they’ve made toward mastering key skills, and where they may need to invest time and energy to improve their concept knowledge and skill set.

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Evaluation Assignments Failure Discussions 428

eSchool News

JUNE 4, 2024

students remain persistent and troubling–despite decades of targeted interventions and whole-school improvement programs. Most academic interventions focus on core knowledge and basic skills: Let’s practice two-digit addition. Most will have both a content knowledge component and a thinking component.

Critical Thinking 329

Critical Thinking Metacognitive Skills Knowledge Achievement 329

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Key points: Every auditor is different, and it’s critical to be prepared How schools can take full advantage of the FCC’s new cybersecurity program Hackers don’t take a summer vacation–neither can school cybersecurity For more news on cybersecurity, visit eSN’s IT Leadership hub School cybersecurity audits don’t have to be stressful.

Schools 268

Schools Questions Testing Evaluation 268

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Understanding what teachers find cognitively engaging in their work can help them 1) evaluate where they are investing their time and energy resources, 2) reflect on whether those tasks are energizing or draining, and 3) make adjustments in their approach to workflows that they find mentally draining.

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Blended Learning Teachers Learning Grades 535

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

PITTSBURGH, PA – Carnegie Learning , a leader in artificial intelligence for K-12 education and formative assessment, today announced that its blended core Middle School Math Solution received perfect scores in a new report published by EdReports.org.

Middle School 262

Middle School Middle School Math Learning 262

eSchool News

APRIL 26, 2019

Consider the results of a recent survey by The School Superintendents Association (AASA), which found that the two most important issues are student mental health and student apathy. Related: 3 no-cost ways to support mental health in schools. We challenge school leaders to take two actions to address student wellbeing today!

Beliefs 277

Beliefs Students Schools Evaluation 277

eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2023

With so much publicity, it is reasonable to assume that all students from middle school through post-secondary are aware of its power. Some schools (such as the entire NYC public school district ) have attempted to ban it entirely , while others such as Yale have taken the opposite approach. How do we evaluate their knowledge?

Essay 329

Essay Plagiarism Assignments Learning 329

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

IXL Learning , the K-12 personalized learning platform used by 11 million students, today announced a three-year agreement with Austin Independent School District to bring its adaptive software to approximately 70,000 students. Austin ISD is the fifth-largest school district in Texas and serves a diverse student body.

Distance Learning 246

Distance Learning Exams English Math 246

eSchool News

MAY 27, 2024

Now, more than ever, educators need to focus on the four upper levels of Bloom’s 1956 taxonomy (with evaluation at the top) and the processing and applying levels of Costa’s levels. This includes analyzing data, evaluating scenarios, and creating new solutions, which AI cannot easily replicate.

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Evaluation Quizzes Ethics Knowledge 283