Edsurge

MAY 9, 2025

According to a 2024 study from the Community College Research Center at Columbia Universitys Teacher College, dual enrollment increased by 46 percent from 2015 to 2021, and another 18 percent from 2021 to 2023. Often state policies require students to take complicated exams or pay to take the classes.

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Whiteboard Blog

JUNE 10, 2025

This new framework highlights how AI can be a powerful ally for teachers, helping to streamline tasks and enrich the learning experience. At the same time they have released some free training materials to support teachers to use AI safely and effectively. Generate exam-style questions and quizzes. Creating policy documents.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 24, 2025

Students do not learn much just sitting in classes listening to teachers, memorizing pre-packaged assignments, and spitting out answers. Let us slow down and help students connect themselves to their work, their teachers, and their fellow learners. Dr. Jennifer P.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 17, 2025

Drawing from my experience teaching across subjects at Zayed University in Dubai, UAE, I want to share real ways teachers can build and run cross-subject courses that truly help students handle today’s complex world. Teachers must be skilled guides, steering talks, handling conflicts, and helping students find common ground.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 24, 2025

Students do not learn much just sitting in classes listening to teachers, memorizing pre-packaged assignments, and spitting out answers. Let us slow down and help students connect themselves to their work, their teachers, and their fellow learners. Dr. Jennifer P.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 17, 2025

Drawing from my experience teaching across subjects at Zayed University in Dubai, UAE, I want to share real ways teachers can build and run cross-subject courses that truly help students handle today’s complex world. Teachers must be skilled guides, steering talks, handling conflicts, and helping students find common ground.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 16, 2025

Use SEL check-in strategies to check up on struggling kids in your class who seem less interested in the instruction, including teacher-to-student journals for learners to keep you up to date on their lives. Instead of written exams, ask students to turn in a summary of a lesson as an exit ticket before they leave.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Teachers use direct, explicit instructionbreaking down complex concepts into manageable stepsso students can grasp new ideas without feeling lost or overwhelmed. Instead of pressuring students with high-stakes exams, AEF focuses on mastery-based learning.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 21, 2025

These fun ELA activities for middle school are perfect for any reading level or class setting, whether you’re planning a Friday Fun Day or preparing for an English final exam. Host a literary game show ELA teachers have a wealth of riches when it comes to game show options! Bring popular game shows like Jeopardy!

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 19, 2025

The authors of this article were three tenured and tenure-track faculty members in a teacher preparation program at a small private college in upstate New York. Based on this experience of shock, mourning, and rebirth, we have advice to offer colleagues, especially those in teacher education. First, diversify your academic portfolio.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 19, 2025

The authors of this article were three tenured and tenure-track faculty members in a teacher preparation program at a small private college in upstate New York. Based on this experience of shock, mourning, and rebirth, we have advice to offer colleagues, especially those in teacher education. First, diversify your academic portfolio.

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eSchool News

MAY 15, 2025

In early February, seventh grade math teacher Jamie Gallimore tried something new: She watched herself teach class. As a veteran teacher, she did a lot right but the meeting with Baker also made her change a few things. Sign up for the Hechinger newsletter. The tactics, she said, have helped keep her students engaged.

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Elevate k12

JUNE 20, 2025

In September 2023 alone, about 52,000 teachers and other educational support staff quit their jobs in the United States. Why Is There a Teacher Shortage? Major factors contributing to this crisis include low enrollment in teacher preparation programs and low retention. The result?

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Teachers Pay Teachers

MAY 28, 2025

Printable Would You Rather Questions for Teens – Middle School and High School By Khristen Massic — CTE Teacher Coach Grades: 7th-12th This set of 102 Would You Rather questions includes 17 pages with six cards on each page. Lead the class as a teacher or run the show as a principal?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

When the teacher “places” a ball on the number 53, students can see that the ball would roll down to the number 50, making this abstract concept easier to grasp. I asked for teacher volunteers for who wanted to try it.” And our teachers enjoy teaching math now as well. We voted hands-down to use it district-wide.”.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 9, 2017

Garcia teaches an intro to coding course at UC Berkeley called “The Beauty and Joy of Computing,” and offers a version of the curriculum for high school teachers preparing students for the AP CS Principles exam.

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Southwest Washington Education

JUNE 15, 2025

Washington State democrats and teachers unions are fighting to STOP school choice. Idaho recently took steps to support choice. Today we bring you an article from Mountain State Policy that you may find interesting… if you are wondering what neighbors are talking about. Wyoming residents are speaking loudly in support of school choice.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 23, 2025

A family friend was disqualified at this exam, and this book explains what to do if you have a problem. She is an adjunct professor in tech ed, Master Teacher, freelance journalist on tech ed topics, and author of the tech thrillers, To Hunt a Sub and Twenty-four Days. Like the medical examination by DoDMERB.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 9, 2019

As a student, I remember the stress of preparing for final exams. Sometimes I didn’t even know what the format of the final exam would be…essay, multiple choice, or short answer. My suggestion was to create a personalized final exam. ” I never had a clear sense of what content would appear on the final.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Students across the country take AP exams in hopes of earning high exam scores that help them opt out of college prerequisites and ultimately save money on tuition. Give students as much practice as possible answering questions that look like the AP exam.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 10, 2023

This is an unsustainable practice for teachers, especially if they must create review activities for multiple subjects or classes. This teacher-led workflow also robs students of the opportunity to drive their learning and engage in more meaningful review activities.

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eSchool News

JULY 28, 2022

Boston – July 28, 2022 – Two VHS Learning students earned top honors on the 2022 National Latin Exam (NLE), with one achieving a perfect score and earning a gold medal. On the Advanced Latin Reading Comprehension exam, one VHS Learning student answered 40 of 40 questions correctly, earning a gold medal and a summa cum laude certificate.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Boston – VHS Learning students surpassed national average pass rates on their Advanced Placement (AP)® exams during the 2021-22 academic year, marking more than a decade of high achievement. A score of 3 or higher on an AP® exam is considered eligibility for AP® college credit at many universities.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

A score of 3 or higher on an AP® exam is considered a “passing” grade for AP® college credit at many universities. The average national pass rate for the exam was 68% while almost all VHS Learning students (90%) passed the exam with a 3 or higher. Boston – Nov. About VHS Learning.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 3, 2019

As the fall semester comes to a close, many teachers are thinking about final exams or end of the semester summative assessments. Often those semester exams cover a lot of information. The prospect of preparing students for those exams can be daunting. There are already games created and ready to use!

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Edsurge

MAY 18, 2021

The academic year is winding down at schools and colleges, and some instructors are rethinking their usual approach to final exams to fit this unprecedented time. Are you a teacher or professor who has changed how you deliver or grade finals this semester in an interesting way? Share your experiences with us at jeff@edsurge.com.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

This shortcoming means that, every year, nearly 100,000 elementary teachers across the country enter classrooms with false assurances that they are ready to teach reading. This shortcoming means that, every year, nearly 100,000 elementary teachers across the country enter classrooms with false assurances that they are ready to teach reading.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Technology’s effect on teachers Individuals who struggled to use technology have argued that the incorporation of too much technology is one of the reasons for teacher burnout. Fear of technology influences a teacher’s thinking, perhaps thinking that many students have more knowledge of the technology.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 17, 2022

As an educator, I’m always looking for new and innovative ways to help my students prepare for exams. And when it comes to exam prep, there’s no reason you can’t use technology to make the process more engaging for your students. Integrate interactive quiz modules into the course content.

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eSchool News

MARCH 9, 2023

According to a recent study , grading is one of the least stressful activities early career teachers have to complete. For instance, are teachers allowed to reduce grades for late work? A philosophical foundation is important to how a teacher grades. Exams that do not reflect that criteria may have been poorly designed.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 27, 2024

Because studying for exams can feel overwhelming. xx The Ask a Tech Teacher team shares a variety of digital tools that improve and streamline exam prep: How Digital Study Techniques Improve Exam Preparation Studying for exams can often feel like this huge, monumental task that causes not only stress but existential anxiety.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Effective SEL instruction isnt possible without this key element For more on avoiding burnout, visit eSN’s SEL & Well-Being hub The demands of modern education often leave teachers and students feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. Here are three ways SEL can help prevent burnout for both teachers and students.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Teachers should create groups for a specific learning goal or project and then reassess for the next lesson. Use a variety of assessments : Not all evaluations need to be formal pencil-and-paper or computer-assisted exams. Using different methods of assessment, teachers can get a clearer picture of student mastery and abilities.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 13, 2023

Preparing for exams requires a systematic approach to ensure you cover all the necessary material and feel confident on test day. This pressure can actually hurt your chances of doing well on the exams. Preparation is the best way to not feel stressed and go into the exams with a clear mind.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

At the end of the program of study, which includes three courses, students can earn a certification by taking the Professional Teaching Exam. Hire teachers who love to teach Great teachers often inspire future educators. Celebrate teachers year-round Consistently recognize the hard work of your teachers.

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eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2019

Teacher prep programs are failing to pay attention to the content knowledge teacher candidates need, and an astonishingly high number of elementary teacher candidates fail professional licensing tests teach year, according to a new report. Lightning and Thunderstorms”) to benefit a teacher who lacks a broad knowledge of science.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2019

Communication between parents and teachers is an essential ingredient that fuels the learning process for students. When parents and teachers keep each other in the loop , they can notify each other of achievements, behavioral problems, health issues, and more. The bottom line is that this element of the educational process is crucial.

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