Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Systems thinking provides tools to evaluate the reliability and relevance of data. Experiment Design for Validity : Designing experiments or studies to test hypotheses and validate theories is a key skill. In liberal arts, students learn to consider various perspectives and the broader implications of policies.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

The future of education lies in our ability to balance advanced technology with deep humanity, to teach across disciplines while nurturing inner resilience, and to prepare learners not just for tests—but for life. Rather than evaluating teachers in isolation, we reflect on student progress together and co-create solutions.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

We also explore the role of continuous evaluation and stakeholder engagement in maintaining an AI framework that remains true to an institution’s mission over time. Pilot and Evaluate : Test AI applications in low-risk areas and gather feedback to refine strategies. Actionable Tip : Evaluate outcomes against predefined KPIs.

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Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 74

Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2025

Earlier this year, I administered a survey to my students, asking them to evaluate my classroom management skills and provide feedback on our classroom. Some students opted for a good old-fashioned test. Instead of assuming this was the case for my classroom, I did what any unsure teacher does and asked my students directly.

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Multiple Choice Questions History Students Beliefs 115

Elevate k12

JUNE 27, 2025

Schools across the country use various versions of quality assurance (walkthroughs, observations, evaluations, learning walks, etc.) After careful calibration, we found a strong correlation between CEA scores and student performance – meaning more engaging classrooms saw higher test scores and grades. Why Classroom Engagement Audits?

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Systems thinking provides tools to evaluate the reliability and relevance of data. Experiment Design for Validity : Designing experiments or studies to test hypotheses and validate theories is a key skill. In liberal arts, students learn to consider various perspectives and the broader implications of policies.

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Art Curriculum Interdisciplinary Teaching 97

Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2025

With the item and test analyses in hand, the research team and school district collaborated to produce a final version of the diagnostic assessment designed for high school students. Putting the pilot to the test Students from Seckinger High School — about 1,200 total — participated in the pilot. How would it be delivered?

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

That vision became AEF Schools , a place designed for students who needed something differenta structured, supportive environment where learning goes beyond textbooks and tests. The Preparatory Programs support students who thrive in a structured setting without the added stress of homework or standardized testing.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 24, 2025

In the above context, I saw my pandemic classroom as a laboratory to prototype and test new pedagogical moves, and where unexpected issues are expected to come to light. The before-action directive included the anticipation of a good deal of messiness and muddling through during classes.

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Lecturing Faculty Development Knowledge Laboratory 55

Teacher Toms Blog

JUNE 10, 2025

I would not evaluate the success of my marriage by measuring whether my husband's character had improved in the years since we wed. Maybe educators have always been a type of carpenter, but this attitude has clearly seeped into our relationship with children as well, leading our schools to the extremes of test and assess and drill and kill.

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Evaluation Writing Motivation Testing 108

Faculty Focus

JULY 6, 2025

Political science researchers testing whether pledging to vote affected voter turnout in fact found specifically that first-time young voters were likeliest to follow through and vote when they pledged to (Costa, Schaffner, and Prevost 2018).

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Students Attention Communication Study 53

Faculty Focus

JULY 6, 2025

Political science researchers testing whether pledging to vote affected voter turnout in fact found specifically that first-time young voters were likeliest to follow through and vote when they pledged to (Costa, Schaffner, and Prevost 2018).

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Students Attention Communication Study 59

Elevate k12

JULY 3, 2025

The result: districts are facing shortages of educators who are not only qualified to teach, but certified in areas where compliance is non-negotiable, such as delivering IEP services, bilingual content-based instruction, or state-tested core courses. Pay special attention to Title I campuses and state-tested subjects.

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Special Education English Language Languages 94

eSchool News

MAY 23, 2025

The future of neurodiverse education The promise of AI in education goes beyond improved test scores or sleek digital interfaces, its about advancing equity. Its impact depends on thoughtful integration into curricula, alignment with proven pedagogical goals, and ongoing evaluation of its effectiveness.

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Multidisciplinary Evaluation Reading Feedback 295

Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2025

Dave Peth, the creator and executive producer of PBS show “Lyla in the Loop,” has worked on other educational media in his 20-plus years in the industry, and he says “no one” deploys the level of rigorous research and testing used in PBS programming. Any takeaways and adjustments are made in the final story and applied to future episodes.

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Fairness Study Laboratory Evaluation 182

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Every test score, attendance log, learning app, or digital assignment generates data. Why it matters for K-12 teachers As educators, we regularly interact with data, benchmark scores, reading levels, engagement analytics from edtech tools, and state test results. It is essential. Our classrooms are data-rich, but are we data-literate?

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Ethics Education Culture Social Studies 295

Cal Matters

JULY 8, 2025

It took Nisbet roughly seven months to pass the county’s background checks and exams, which include a written test, a psychological exam and a medical exam. They’re tested in scenarios that can include chases or combat. At the time, he said he thought to himself, “Why not try to do this?”

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eSchool News

MAY 2, 2022

Nearly everyone remembers the stress of taking a test in school. In fact, around 40 percent of students regularly report experiencing moderate to severe anxiety over tests. Even elementary school students can struggle with fear and performance anxiety on standardized tests.

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Gamification Testing Exams Elementary School 291

eSchool News

APRIL 10, 2025

Here are five powerful resources that can transform how you evaluate student progress. Unlike traditional tests, Wakelet empowers students to demonstrate understanding in a personalized and reflective way. Reviewing their collections provides a richer, more comprehensive view of their understanding than a standard test would.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Key points: Standardized tests aren’t inclusive and often lead to unnecessary stress Educators should shift focus from standardized tests to ensuring students become independent learners See related article: What’s the state of K-12 assessment? This shift, while intended to improve test performance, comes at a cost.

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Testing Critical Thinking Evaluation Essay 275

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

College admissions trends have followed suit, especially regarding standardized testing. The debate over using test scores in college admissions has oscillated between requiring them and questioning their necessity in favor of relying more on student grade point averages (GPAs). Over time, standardized tests have evolved in many ways.

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Testing Exams Evaluation History 272

eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2024

” In the 1940s, psychologists Kenneth and Mamie Clark conducted the now-famous “doll test,” which revealed the negative impact of segregation on Black children’s self-esteem and racial identity. Board of Education sought to eradicate. At first glance, AI chatbots offer a world of promise.

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Testing Critical Thinking Intelligence Ethics 318

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

. – Riverside Insights ®, a leading developer of research-based assessments and analytics, today debuted a new Assessment Playbook focused on streamlining the evaluation of dyslexia, the most common learning disability, affecting 20% of the population.

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eSchool News

JULY 18, 2019

In the world of instructional technology, evaluating a tech tool is widely misunderstood. ” or “How do these devices raise test scores?” School districts are under pressure to quantify the impact of technology integration on student achievement. Let me explain.

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Evaluation Achievement Testing Questions 245

eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2022

The pandemic reignited the debate over shifting away from high-stakes testing to a more balanced assessment approach that’s part of the regular instructional cycle. States did without the data used for high-stakes decisions such as A-F grading of individual schools, and educators were left to look to other methods to evaluate learning.

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Testing Evaluation Grades Teachers 244

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Today’s tip: How to Evaluate Apps. Here are thirteen tips to evaluate the apps you’ll find useful in your classroom: free or small fee. stand the test of time. Category: Pedagogy. positive parent reports. rated ‘for everyone’ or ‘low maturity’. no in-app purchases or billing.

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Evaluation Critical Thinking Curriculum Testing 157

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

It helps students understand what is expected and how they will be evaluated. Testing a solution involves investigating how well it performs under a range of likely conditions. When teachers provide students with the rubric at the start of any assignment or task that will be assessed, the rubric serves as a roadmap.

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Fairness Assignments Feedback Language 545

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 Participation 428

eSchool News

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Be informed before testing: Districts must thoroughly understand the tool, including its privacy practices, security measures, and contract terms, before making a commitment. Start with staff: Testing AI tools with staff, rather than students, helps avoid premature exposure of student data.

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Accessibility Schools Testing Evaluation 322

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

We want our students to embrace the process of designing, building, testing, and refining their projects. Students design a tower, calculate the cost of materials, record its height, and then evaluate how well it performs. Once the test has concluded, they go back and see if they can make the tower even better!

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Evaluation Critical Thinking Learning Knowledge 272

Edsurge

APRIL 29, 2024

Recommended Resources ISTE’s Advancing Edtech Evaluation and Selection page includes a set of user-friendly resources designed to help teachers and education leaders select the best edtech on the market. Convened an advisory group of experts in user experience design, learning design, equity and justice, and edtech product evaluation.

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Evaluation Testing Feedback Achievement 119

eSchool News

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Key points: A study offers important considerations for how colleges can best evaluate student performance Test: The four-letter word that works with GPA for college admissions What data is necessary to help students succeed? Early success in college has been shown to be an indicator of successful and timely degree completion.

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High School High School Evaluation Schools 273

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In some cases, early, effective literacy instruction can shrink the gap between typical reading and dyslexia so much that it doesn’t appear on diagnostic tests. After my son’s evaluation, I knew I had to take action. My son didn’t know how to actually read; he was just smart and very good at guessing.

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Evaluation Learning Disabilities Disabilities Reading 351

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The traditional methods of testing and evaluation must evolve to accommodate the capabilities of AI. Demonstrating learning needs to move from testing memorization to showcasing transferable skills. Demonstrating learning in the AI era The advent of Gen AI in education is reshaping the way we assess and demonstrate learning.

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Metacognitive Skills Ethics Critical Thinking Evaluation 338

Teach Hub

OCTOBER 25, 2024

If you’ve been a teacher for a while, you already know how much standardized tests shape everything from what you teach to how you’re evaluated. These tests seem to influence how you prepare lesson plans, so you may feel pressured to “teach to the test” rather than foster a love of learning.

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Testing Critical Thinking Evaluation Teaching Methods 105

eSchool News

JANUARY 8, 2024

In January 2023, about one month after the release of ChatGPT, there were already stories about colleges switching to “pen-and-paper” tests to battle the AI bots. If teachers instead evaluated their learning process with the same weight as their final product, cheating would fall by the wayside. Why not just have AI do everything?”

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Quizzes Learning Testing Intelligence 308

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

For parents and teachers, addressing these challenges requires a multi-faceted approach that combines thorough and adequate testing, open communication, and proactivity. For example, clinicians at a Colorado-based SBHC incorporate more technology, like objective ADHD testing, to design effective accommodation plans.

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Education Schools Testing Evaluation 275