eSchool News

MAY 15, 2025

Weakleys third through eighth graders are more than half a grade ahead of where they were at the same time in 2022 and about a third of a grade ahead of 2019, according to a national study of academic recovery released in February. But in 2024 that number jumped to 43%.

Testing

eSchool News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

New methods of teaching may help close this gap, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. Schools also tend to rely on spoken communication to teach and written exams to assess learning. This is especially true in science classes, with their specific terms and complex sentence structures.

Science

eSchool News

AUGUST 16, 2024

In her two years of high school at Dearborn Public Schools’ Virtual K-12 school, rising junior Weaam AlAliyi has already learned about computer programming, understanding algorithms, and data analysis in three computer science courses. Gaining computer science skills is “increasingly important in today’s digital world,” Weaam said.

High School

eSchool News

AUGUST 1, 2019

The nation needs to engage more minorities and girls in computer science if it hopes to build a diverse and talented workforce–after all, great ideas and innovation don’t lie exclusively within white men’s brains. Douglas Kiang teaches computer science, app development, and independent study at Honolulu’s Punahou School.

Science

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 15, 2015

RISE Up 4 CS will aid African-American high school students in college-level computer science courses and exams. As research reveals that minority students enroll in and pass high school and college STEM courses less often than their peers, efforts are emerging to encourage those student groups to pursue STEM studies.

Science

eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2024

Dozens of states are moving to align their teaching practices with the science of reading, a body of research on how children learn that emphasizes explicit phonics instruction alongside helping students build vocabulary and knowledge about the world. It is brain science. Ohio is dedicating millions to a curriculum overhaul.

Curriculum

eSchool News

JUNE 2, 2016

New report offers policy recommendations to sustain momentum for computer science education. schools should make every effort to expand computer science education to keep up with workforce demands, according to a new report from the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF). Teach computer science in all high schools.

Science

eSchool News

MARCH 15, 2021

Students in project-based learning ( PBL ) classrooms across the United States significantly outperform students in typical classrooms, according to four studies released from Lucas Education Research, a division of the George Lucas Educational Foundation (GLEF), along with researchers from five major universities.

Exams

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

With school back, let’s talk about the most efficient ways to study. With increasing coursework and extracurricular activities, a structured approach to studying helps manage time effectively, reduces stress, and boosts learning outcomes. For example, you could find a selection of study material at Studocu that you can utilize.

High School

eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Cultivating an early interest in STEM There is a stigma surrounding math and science that typically begins in elementary and middle schools, perpetuating the idea that math and science is ‘scary,’ too hard or challenging, or a topic meant for boys. The number of U.S. Inadequate or unavailable resources.

STEM

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The data brief, False Assurances: Many states’ licensure tests don’t signal whether elementary teachers understand reading instruction , provides the most up-to-date analysis on the quality of elementary reading teacher licensure exams being used by each state. Just six exams are rated “strong” and four are rated “acceptable.”

Reading

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

BIOZONE has just published an exciting new AP Environmental Science title (in print and eBook) dedicated to addressing the College Board’s new APES Course & Exam Description (2019). Using engaging, current, and relevant case studies, this includes activities on: COVID-19 pandemic (snapshot up until July 2020).

Science

eSchool News

MARCH 29, 2024

Meanwhile, a 2020 study found a significant connection between average yearly income and average reading levels. According to the study, the average income of adults who read at the equivalent of a sixth grade level is $63,000. points and 1.5 points, respectively.

Reading

eSchool News

OCTOBER 7, 2016

Well, according to state science exams, my students consistently score higher than other science classes in my district. Indeed, since my first year in the classroom I’ve used a project-based model with my science and social studies classes. Is it working?

Testing

eSchool News

AUGUST 5, 2024

In fact, securing teachers with industry experience is a top challenge for 60 percent of district CTE leaders, according to the iCEV study. Student engagement remains a challenge, too–17 percent of CTE educators said they grapple with a lack of student interest in the health science career pathway as their top challenge.

Exams

eSchool News

MAY 1, 2024

“TeachTap is a game-changer for students preparing for AP exams and studying high school courses. By combining the power of AI with an incredibly engaging user experience, we’ve created a learning tool that makes studying not only effective but also fun,” said LearnWith.AI Chief Product Officer Phil Hewinson.

Exams

Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

And it’s this service that makes it possible for our system to turn a classroom lecture into a study guide. It’ll become foundational technology because of its ability to link the classroom to other resources and capabilities—search, note taking, study guides, and a lot of big data. How are you measuring success?

Study

Edsurge

MAY 4, 2023

When it comes to teaching science courses online, colleges are getting creative. But for very good reasons, there’s still a limit to the kind of hands-on science coursework that colleges can, ahem , deliver remotely. ASU couldn’t test this theory by delivering chemicals to students who study online. No one has done it before.”

Science

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Effective feedback is vital for several reasons, allowing for students to adopt new study strategies, identify weaknesses, and chart development over time. For instance, knowing that a student struggles with the concept of ATP in mitochondria allows for focused study on that topic.

Multiple Choice Questions

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

A study of public schools in Texas found that those using IXL Math or IXL English Language Arts outperformed other schools on STAAR exams by as much as 11 percentile points in math, 17 percentile points in reading and 8 percentile points in writing. IXL’s TEKS alignment has been independently reviewed by Learning List.

Distance Learning

eSchool News

OCTOBER 17, 2016

” Over the past 12 years, Hines has prepared more than 150 juniors and seniors for computer networking certification exams and careers in information technology through Laurel High’s Cisco Networking Academy. “In the past five years we’ve had everybody pass,” Hines said, referring to the certification exams.

High School

eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The data brief, False Assurances: Many states’ licensure tests don’t signal whether elementary teachers understand reading instruction , provides the most up-to-date analysis on the quality of elementary reading teacher licensure exams being used by each state. Just six exams are rated “strong” and four are rated “acceptable.”

Essay

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Many are already feeling the pressures that come with it, particularly the load of homework and studying. percent of students reported having a test, quiz, or exam within their first week of school. percent) and science (13.0 percent), studying for tests (48.8 In a survey conducted on Brainly.com on August 21, 2024, 60.5

Essay

eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2019

The fact that more candidates fail their professional exams on their first attempt (54 percent) than pass them suggests a lack of adequate preparation and lies in stark comparison to other professions–nursing, for example, achieves an 85 percent first-time pass rate, according to the report.

Teachers

Edsurge

MARCH 5, 2018

When the Opt-Out movement gained traction in 2015, more than 20 percent of New York students (about 200,000) in grades 3 through 8 declined to take state standardized exams, a statistic that raised questions about the future of such testing. Help or Hindrance? That is what we are working towards,” Gorin explains.

Exams

Edsurge

JULY 26, 2016

This fall, my computer science class will follow the new AP Computer Science curriculum framework while also including culturally responsive instruction that makes use of students’ interests, community settings, and cultural and ethnic backgrounds. In 2015, the number of students taking the AP CS exam increased by nearly 24 percent.

Art

eSchool News

DECEMBER 28, 2016

Well, according to state science exams, my students consistently score higher than other science classes in my district. Indeed, since my first year in the classroom I’ve used a project-based model with my science and social studies classes. Is it working?

Testing

eSchool News

DECEMBER 10, 2015

TeachCS addresses critical shortage of qualified computer science teachers by connecting high school educators with computer science curricula. TeachCS will support educators with little to no background in CS Ed who are looking to become computer science teachers.

Science

Edsurge

JANUARY 27, 2017

The two million new jobs will grow in specialized “job families,” including computer science, mathematics, engineering, and design. recipients in computer science fields, only four percent were African-American and five percent were Latino. Knowledge is the new currency, and it’s out of reach for many. In 2013, among B.A.

Science

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

One active learning technique she cites in the book, for instance, was devised by Samuel Delany, who was also a renowned science fiction author. And in that study, he and his co-authors discovered that no matter what … there was no measure by which traditional learning, by which I mean lectures and what we call seminars, [is as effective.]

Activities

eSchool News

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Through this partnership, all 33 schools in the district will use IXL to supplement math, English language arts, science and social studies instruction. Laredo ISD is located in Laredo, Texas , on the border with Mexico. IXL’s personalized learning platform.

English

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

PBLWorks, the leading provider of professional development for Project Based Learning (PBL), has partnered with the College Board to offer a new PBL-based professional development program for Advanced Placement (AP) courses in Environmental Science and U.S Government and Politics and AP Environmental Science exams.

Teachers

Edsurge

MARCH 18, 2020

Name: Edlyft HQ: San Francisco Founded: 2019 For $250 a month per student, Edlyft provides computer science majors with group tutoring, study groups and guidance from people already proficient in the subject. Users receive access to study groups and a question bank of tens of thousands of questions.

Exams

eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2024

This could include science fairs, art exhibitions, or community service projects. Clear communication : Ensure that all stakeholders are well-informed about end-of-year procedures, such as exams, grading, and returning textbooks. Reflective activities : Encourage students to reflect on their growth and set goals for the future.

Achievement

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Howard Street Charter School in Salem, Oregon, is a project-based institution that pushes students to achieve excellence in all areas of study. Our 6th graders, 74% of them passed the state exam. Carnegie Learning’s math solution helped them achieve even higher. “Our Our SBAC data was the best we’ve had for math in 25 years!

Math

eSchool News

AUGUST 12, 2024

Here is one way teachers can use AI tools to curate an entire class’s flow, its study materials, and practice tests without the aid of an army of teaching assistants. Teachers can use AI-powered tools like MagicSchool.ai , ChatGPT , and Chatterbot AI to create quizzes and exams that align with their course materials.

Quizzes

eSchool News

DECEMBER 10, 2015

TeachCS addresses critical shortage of qualified computer science teachers by connecting high school educators with computer science curricula. TeachCS will support educators with little to no background in CS Ed who are looking to become computer science teachers.

Science