eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2024

AI-powered tools have entered the educational landscape, and theyve changed the way I teach writing–particularly persuasive writing. For instance, teach them to craft a clear thesis statement and support it with specific details. Fast forward to 2023, and my classroom has transformed in ways I never anticipated.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2024

With better feedback mechanisms and more support, teachers could adjust their lesson plans, teach in near-real time, and deliver the help when it’s needed – without slowing down or backtracking the entire class to help the small group of students struggling with that day’s lesson.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

We asked educators to share their views about teaching and learning in 2025 (find industry predictions for 2025 here ). Ultimately, the NGSS will not only elevate science education but also foster a more holistic, engaging, and dynamic approach to teaching and learning across disciplines.

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eSchool News

JUNE 5, 2023

It’s clear that when one person is both a manager or coach and an evaluator, conflicts of interest can arise. Or as a gymnastics coach, how would you react if you were asked to score your own team’s performances in a competition? In conventional K-12 education, teachers are expected to wear many hats.

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Teaching Coaching Students Evaluation 269

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

As I’ve said in previous blog posts, teaching in a concurrent classroom is the most challenging teaching assignment I can imagine. Despite their best efforts, teachers feel like they cannot be successful in teaching and reaching all students.

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eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

We have an opportunity to evaluate and re-think what weve always done and consider how to effectively and frequently engage families about student progress. Academic achievement and behavior must be evaluated separately and communicated distinctly. Evaluate what platforms and tools your schools currently use.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2024

Data generated by this brief questionnaire helps our educators screen, assess, guide intervention planning, monitor progress and evaluate outcomes related to SEL. We also leverage DESSA data for professional development (PD) to encourage more modern teaching practices that nurture stronger connections between teachers and students.

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eSchool News

APRIL 28, 2025

“Organizations should evaluate unified, purpose-built platforms that were explicitly designed to simplify K-12 teaching and learning, break down silos, and enable app consolidation to improve users’ experiences.” ” This press release originally appeared online.

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eSchool News

MAY 23, 2025

Its impact depends on thoughtful integration into curricula, alignment with proven pedagogical goals, and ongoing evaluation of its effectiveness. But neurodiverse learners are not able to hear the same rhythm–or even the same notes. Still, AI is not a silver bullet. The score is not yet finished; we are still composing.

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Multidisciplinary Evaluation Reading Feedback 285

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

It helps students understand what is expected and how they will be evaluated. Rubric Criteria Analysis and evaluation of historical interpretations Step 2: Limit Your Criteria Teachers must limit the number of criteria they assess when using a rubric.

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Fairness Assignments Feedback Evaluation 545

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 14, 2021

The PLCs are composed of teachers who teach similar grade levels and/or subject areas. Teachers in one subject area, at one grade level, or teaching in one community are likely to face unique challenges and have different interests. What is challenging about their teaching assignments? Evaluate: Assess the Effectiveness.

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eSchool News

MAY 8, 2025

Rather than hiring full-time staff and bearing the financial burden of benefits like retirement and health insurance, schools can engage professionals on an as-needed basis, whether for a few days a week or during specific evaluation periods.

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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. The Gems evaluate the uploaded information and offer a review of the district’s current curriculum.

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eSchool News

MAY 26, 2025

Identifying the needs of struggling readers Supporting delayed readers involves evaluating the severity of the reading delay. These students can make meaningful gains when provided with targeted reading intervention strategies tailored to their needs.

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Disabilities Learning Disabilities Reading Motivation 204

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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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Eventually, I felt I had no choice but to finally take my son for a thorough evaluation that revealed not only ADHD but also dyslexia and dysgraphia, a writing-related learning disability. After my son’s evaluation, I knew I had to take action. Teaching dyslexic students requires more than just following a curriculum.

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Evaluation Learning Disabilities Disabilities Reading 350

eSchool News

JUNE 3, 2025

Now that these students are completing their elementary education, it is crucial to evaluate their academic progress and determine whether the pandemic has left any lingering effects on their development. These efforts have been instrumental in helping students regain lost ground and make progress in their academic development.

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Academic Development Middle School Middle School Achievement 158

eSchool News

AUGUST 15, 2024

It equips them with the knowledge to critically evaluate information, understand scientific concepts, and make informed decisions in a rapidly changing world. The CRAAP strategy teaches students to evaluate information sources based on five criteria: Currency , Relevance , Authority , Accuracy , and Purpose. Is It CRAAP?:

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Science STEM Evaluation Critical Thinking 315

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

AI's ability to provide instantaneous, tailored feedback can revolutionize how educators evaluate and enhance academic performance. This article features HP Teaching Fellows Sebastian Basualto and Samira Parhizkar in their journey with AI integration. I have experienced the positive impact of AI-driven tools on personalized learning.

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eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2022

From TikTok to Instagram to Snapchat, students are perfecting complex dances, learning, and showcasing their skills with musical instruments, teaching each other about climate change, and more. The stress of teaching during a pandemic has amplified the problem. The evidence is all around us. That trend isn’t limited to young people.

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Coaching Education Distance Learning Evaluation 319

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Teaching data literacy helps students succeed academically and develop the civic skills theyll need to navigate the wider world. You dont need to be a data scientist to teach data literacy. Many of us were trained to teach content, not to analyze student data or model data reasoning in the classroom.

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Ethics Education Culture Social Studies 278

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Key points: Edtech tools can be a valuable resource to build media literacy skills Teaching ethical edtech for future innovators How to help students build critical success skills For more news on media literacy, see eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Media literacy has emerged as a critical skillset in today’s digital landscape.

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Skills Ethics Critical Thinking Evaluation 310

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 11, 2021

Much of that time has been focused on how to teach in online or blended learning environments. However, to make significant and sustainable long-term changes in education, our perceptions of what teaching and learning “look” like have to fundamentally shift to avoid stagnation and make progress. The teacher is the expert.

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Mental Models Education Hybrid Learning Blended Learning 541

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

This year marks a significant milestone in integrating advanced AI technologies into educational practices, heralding a new era of teaching and learning. The traditional methods of testing and evaluation must evolve to accommodate the capabilities of AI. Gen AI is set to revolutionize the way we approach education.

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Metacognitive Skills Ethics Critical Thinking Evaluation 339

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Key points: Crafts can help students develop skills needed to succeed in the 21st century 4 key findings on student engagement More gifted students need accelerated paths For more on deeper learning, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Who doesn’t love arts and crafts? Let’s make every craft count!

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Evaluation Critical Thinking Learning Knowledge 260

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Instead of thinking about UDL and blended learning as two separate disconnected approaches to teaching and learning, it is worth exploring the overlap between the two. Students need to get comfortable thinking about their learning and evaluating the development of specific skills. Sustaining Effort and Persistence.

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Universal Design Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Learning 545

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Technology and the internet are omnipresent—and today’s youth must be equipped with skills to safely consume, evaluate, and share information online—including how they interact with their peers. The prominence of cyberbullying has made it imperative for schools to implement new policies —and teach students how to use technology safely.

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Internet Evaluation Students Study 330

eSchool News

AUGUST 30, 2023

The awards program, operated in partnership with the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA), MCH Strategic Data and the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT), spotlights innovative products, technologies, and services that are changing the world of STEM education. Products were judged first by an expert panel of judges.

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STEM Science Distance Learning Teaching 246

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

JUNE 4, 2024

Key points: Critical thinking should not be separate from and on top of what teachers are doing in the classroom How to help students build critical success skills 3 lessons on perseverance from Stoffel the honey badger For more news on durable skills, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Achievement discrepancies among U.S.

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Critical Thinking Metacognitive Skills Knowledge Achievement 338

eSchool News

MAY 20, 2024

How to teach with news and media sources For more news on media literacy, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub News literacy skills are of paramount importance in today’s world, and are especially key for students, who must be able to critically assess information sources and vet resources effectively.

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Critical Thinking Students Quizzes Evaluation 329

eSchool News

APRIL 12, 2021

Artificial intelligence will accelerate the evolution of teaching and learning. While it’s still too early to evaluate the extent of the change in the quality and scope of instruction that AI might achieve, what is certain is that it will cause a revolution.

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Education Intelligence Evaluation Attention 348

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

School administrators do not see computer science education as a necessary skill for teaching students. Only 1 out of every 10 schools teaches programming, and in most schools computer science is not a required part of curriculum. Because there are no uniform requirements, it is very difficult to adequately evaluate students.

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Science Education Evaluation High School 319

eSchool News

OCTOBER 17, 2023

So how do we teach our students to steer through the online ocean of data to be both effective researchers and responsible digital citizens? They need to develop their research skills before they are ready to evaluate content from across the world wide web. Whether you are teaching U.S. Government or A.P.

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High School High School Skills Schools 315

eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2024

Even lengthy evaluations by specialists have all the same limitations. Orton’s work on dyslexia started in the 1920s and led to multisensory teaching techniques due to his (incorrect) hypothesis that dyslexia was vision-based. 29 Schools cannot afford to evaluate all at-risk students in this way.

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Disabilities Learning Disabilities Evaluation Language 282

eSchool News

MAY 30, 2024

Listen to highlights of a conversation with literacy experts Dr. David Hurford Executive Director at the Center for Research, Evaluation and Awareness of Dyslexia and Octavia Gray-Essex, Senior Education Advisor at Lexia, as they explore schools’ systemic challenges that include an outmoded understanding of dyslexia and lack of alignment with evidence-based (..)

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Evaluation Schools Learning Outcomes Teaching 260

eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

For instance, students must evaluate the accuracy and relevance of AI-generated information, distinguishing between helpful insights and misleading content. AI is unreliable and bias-laden While it’s true that AI models can perpetuate biases or produce incorrect information, these limitations present teaching opportunities.

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Ethics Critical Thinking Essay Students 333