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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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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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.” Since Magnolia ISD began using the program district-wide, the district has seen math test scores rise.

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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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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 23, 2025

In the words of James Stockdale, USNA ’46 and Medal of Honor Winner: “The test of character is not ‘hanging in there’ when you expect a light at the end of the tunnel, but performance of duty and persistence of example when you know that no light is coming.” Like the medical examination by DoDMERB.

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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. Start talking about the test on Day 1. Let students know that they can expect the test to be rigorous and that, as a result, they need to be prepared.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 10, 2023

Spend less time preparing for tests! 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

MAY 2, 2022

Nearly everyone remembers the stress of taking a test in school. In-class exams have the power to make even the most dedicated of students quake with fear, not to mention the damage they can do to the egos of struggling learners. In fact, around 40 percent of students regularly report experiencing moderate to severe anxiety over tests.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

That holds true for students scoring a 5 on the test as well as a 1 or 2. Strong AP exam scores allow students to earn college credits and potentially skip introductory university courses. Strong AP exam scores allow students to earn college credits and potentially skip introductory university courses. There is a threshold.

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eSchool News

MARCH 30, 2015

One lawyer defends the practice of monitoring students on social media sites after high-stakes testing. A storm of criticism recently rained down on test publisher Pearson Education after the revelation that it regularly monitors social-media sites for public posts that contain secure content from standardized tests it publishes.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

“I feel like if you do poorly on one test, you kinda get in your mind that maybe this isn’t the subject for you, or you go into the next test feeling less confident. After more than a year in virtual classrooms, students and their teachers have become quite familiar with digital testing and the platforms that make them possible.

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Edsurge

MAY 14, 2020

Preparing for a major exam—one that you paid and studied months for—is stressful enough. And the only recourse is that you get to retake the test, with different questions, a month later. And the only recourse is that you get to retake the test, with different questions, a month later. Your AP Exam Is Complete.”

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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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eSchool News

MARCH 2, 2015

Education officials move away from computer-based tests in light of worries about technology capacity. Likewise, some of the state’s largest districts have switched to paper exams, fearing technology glitches could create headaches for students and teachers alike.

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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. The NLE is a test given annually to Latin students across the United States and around the world. About VHS Learning.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

In fact, one state, Iowa, requires no reading licensure test at all. 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. Far too many states are using these weak tests.

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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

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? Are students allowed to retake tests on which they did not do well? A philosophical foundation is important to how a teacher grades.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Base groupings on information : Use pre-tests, formatives assessments, learning styles, and even student interest surveys to divvy up the students. Teachers should create groups for a specific learning goal or project and then reassess for the next lesson. This helps students avoid labels and learn to work with all of their peers.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 27, 2024

When my friend, Emma, was preparing for finals, she used Trello to organize her study schedule, Quizlet for flashcards, and weekly Google Meet sessions with classmates to discuss tough topics, transforming her test stress into an effective study routine. Because studying for exams can feel overwhelming. Why so many digital crutches?

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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

APRIL 26, 2015

Senate action to give states more testing and evaluation flexibility, Common Core resistance continues. Thousands of students are opting out of new standardized tests aligned to the Common Core standards, defying the latest attempt by states to improve academic performance. Despite U.S.

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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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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 19, 2014

When I introduced the final exam, I told my students I wanted to be BLOWN AWAY. Now that finals are over, I am more convinced than ever that teachers need to embrace unconventional forms of assessment. Similarly, I have students who are great test takers. My students entered the class eager to begin their work.

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Edsurge

MAY 6, 2019

With Advanced Placement exams starting this month, the past weeks have kept Amanda DoAmaral working around the clock. As students cram, her team of four has been scrambling to meet the demand on Fiveable , where she and other teachers broadcast live test-prep sessions. million tests in 2018, according to The College Board.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

The College Board will soon allow high school students to register for Advanced Placement (AP) exams in the fall, rather than having them wait until spring—just before the exams are held. schools, the option to register in the fall led to more underrepresented and low-income students taking the AP exams. million AP exams.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

I wonder if he is going to be able to take our weekly formative assessment today, or if it will be another case of him rapidly clicking through the test simply to complete it. During “testing season,” I make sure to pay extra attention to her emotional state. This has become a mantra in my classroom.

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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. Read more: 5 big ideas for innovation in 2019.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

While coaching teachers this month, several expressed a desire to include review and practice activities in their station rotation lessons to help students prepare for end-of-the-semester assessments. Helping students review for an exam often takes the form of a study guide or review game. Teachers who love Kahoot! review games.

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Edsurge

MAY 3, 2024

Texas is turning over some of the scoring process of its high-stakes standardized tests to robots. News outlets have detailed the rollout by the Texas Education Agency of a natural language processing program, a form of artificial intelligence, to score the written portion of standardized tests administered to students in third grade and up.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Teachers and guidance counselors can play a pivotal role in helping students showcase their academic potential regardless of what’s offered in a particular school. Scoring well on AP exams (even without an official AP course) will show admissions committees that the student has mastered college-level content independently.

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eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2024

Indiana is requiring new teacher training. A similar number of states administer weak licensure tests, the report said, creating uncertainty about how well prepared teachers are. A similar number of states administer weak licensure tests, the report said, creating uncertainty about how well prepared teachers are.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 10, 2018

After politics and religion, few issues are as contentious as standardized tests. To some, standardized testing overwhelms our schools and helps eradicate differences between students. Whatever your thoughts, there’s no denying that students are taking lots of tests. students were taking about eight tests a year.

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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

MAY 30, 2024

NEW YORK – Brainly, the AI Learning Companion TM used by 15 million monthly active users, announces the release of Test Prep, the latest AI-powered innovation designed to improve test scores, boost student confidence and reduce anxiety. students confirming they don’t give themselves enough time to study for their tests.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Everett Anderson was determined to become a teacher. It had always been his plan, and he had no reason to doubt it: He’d earned a full scholarship to college and acceptance into a leadership program designed to attract and retain Black male teachers. This story also appeared in USA Today. There was just one problem.

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