k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

For instance, at B.School, we designed a cross-subject project around the theme “Our Green Neighborhood,” where students from Grades 3 to 5 explored science (recycling, energy use), math (data collection), and language arts (report writing and public speaking) through hands-on fieldwork and community interviews.

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eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

If it doesn’t already exist, we’re not far from being able to say OK, now give me a version of that course for an English language learner. We defined digital learning as all these instances where students are learning outside of the time and place constraints that you see in a traditional school in a traditional. The capability.

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Learning Discussions Gamification Technology 130

Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2025

Sara DeWitt says that while the office has seen its fair share of letters over her two-plus decades with the network — fielding scores of wedding invitations and even more to birthday parties — it has not received so many graduation announcements until this season. Nine years later, the show premiered.

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Fairness Study Laboratory Evaluation 182

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

Use them to begin longer narrative essays, begin class discussions, or introduce elements of fiction in your language arts class. Narrative Writing Prompts: TASK CARDS By Stacey Lloyd Grades: 6th-10th Subjects: Creative Writing, English Language Arts Avoid writers block with a helpful set of narrative writing task cards.

High School 52

High School High School Writing Essay 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 23, 2025

Should texting language be in the dictionary? Fun Debate Topics Persuasive Speaking Activity Middle School, High School By Lindsay Ann Learning Grades: 6th-9th Subjects: English Language Arts, Speaking & Listening Standards: CCSS SL.9-10.4, Should the United States implement mandatory naps for everyone up to age 18? 8; CCRA.SL.4

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eSchool News

MAY 25, 2017

We are a diverse urban learning community, where our families speak 23 different languages. In my second year, in an effort to get technology into the hands of the students, foster authentic inquiry, and break the “test-prep” mentality which has come to dominate many a school landscape, I launched Inquiry Fair.

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Technology Fairness Schools Ethics 409

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

million people (equal to the population of France), speak a language other than English at home, according to the Center for Immigration Studies. When it comes to taking tests not in their first language, these groups can be at a notable disadvantage – especially for tests that influence a test-takers’ future.

Fairness 312

Fairness Testing Language Languages 312

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Using rubrics helps teachers stay focused during the grading process and ensures that grading is objective, consistent, and fair. This helps to shift the focus away from the teacher-student relationship and towards the quality of the student’s work, promoting a more objective and fair grading process.

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Fairness Assignments Feedback Language 545

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

She wanted me to know that although she could not yet speak English, she felt confident as a learner in her first language. Research shows that students who are classified as English language learners may be perceived by teachers as less capable than their non-ELL peers. It’s so important that Esther spoke up about this.

English 198

English Language Languages Teachers 198

Edsurge

MAY 3, 2024

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. Raña is not against the idea of using natural language processing on student assessments.

Fairness 194

Fairness Testing Grades Essay 194

Edsurge

JANUARY 10, 2018

Then there are the psychometricians—the math savants who design tests and create complex algorithms that attempt to make them fair to all students. Mark Moulton : Here that whole question is, what does fair mean? You pick your subject area, let’s say it’s language, and you have a set of standards, like the Common Core standards.

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Testing Fairness Multiple Choice Questions Exams 167

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

We know early childhood is prime time for teaching new skills, ideas, and languages. Renee Wilberg, Fair Park Elementary teacher. But are kindergartners ready for computational thinking, problem solving, and coding? When I arrived at West Bend, I expected to see kids at desks, staring at computers as they played coding games.

Learning 348

Learning Fairness STEM Language 348

Edsurge

JUNE 7, 2017

It started with an underwhelming science fair—the type we’re all familiar with: students standing next to handmade posters, listlessly describing their projects, usually alone. She took on the role despite her lack of engineering experience, but it turned out that her English Language Arts background came in handy. Make it cheap.

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Art Language Languages STEM 160

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

For English learners, acquiring language proficiency opens the door to thrive across all subjects. However, learning a new language can be a long, difficult process that requires courage, resilience and trust from students who initially might feel vulnerable and out of place.

English 317

English Language Languages Testing 317

eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2024

It enhances learning experiences with tailored learning paths and immediate feedback, improves accessibility and inclusivity through assistive and adaptive technologies and language translation, and boosts efficiency and administrative support by automating routine tasks and improving data management.

Ethics 325

Ethics Fairness Learning Intelligence 325

eSchool News

MAY 28, 2024

He also points to several examples of real-world implementation of Story Maker at district and classroom levels and its potential to engage students across various subjects, including history and language learning. Congratulations to all of this year’s winners.”

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Peer Review Fairness Instructors History 291

eSchool News

OCTOBER 26, 2015

…It is essential to ensure that tests are fair, are of high quality, take up the minimum necessary time, and reflect the expectation that students will be prepared for success in college and careers,” according to an Oct. Fair–and supportive of fairness–in equity in educational opportunity. Worth taking.

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Fairness Disabilities Testing English 232

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

With demonstrated effectiveness with special populations, CogAT is uniquely positioned to meet the ADE’s requirements, supporting all learners including students with a disability or students acquiring the English language.

Grades 246

Grades Fairness Disabilities Education 246

eSchool News

JANUARY 29, 2019

There is a fair amount of research into the impact of classroom design on student learning. The renovated classroom and colorful mobile chairs and desks provided by the grant have literally transformed my practice, my seventh-grade language arts students, and their families.

Active Learning 278

Active Learning Activities Failure Learning 278

Edsurge

MARCH 30, 2020

While many well-intentioned commentators have warned teachers against this practice, the fact is that copyright law—specifically fair use—permits many read-aloud activities online. What Is Fair Use? Fair use is a provision of copyright law that allows many reading aloud activities to be translated from the classroom to online learning.

Reading 218

Reading Fairness Teachers Disabilities 218

eSchool News

JULY 30, 2024

Common Sense Media recognized Ello as a company that displayed Responsible AI practices, especially its machine learning fairness that contributed to the app’s high rating. “We The Ello app was also recently rated by Common Sense Media as one of its top AI products for ethical use, transparency, safety and impact.

Reading 269

Reading Ethics Fairness Coaching 269

eSchool News

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Key privacy considerations include: Ownership and control of data: District leaders should be cautious when using large language models not specifically designed for educational purposes. There is a broader responsibility to safeguard students’ emotional well-being and personal information, or as she calls it, a ‘responsibility of care.’

Accessibility 324

Accessibility Schools Testing Evaluation 324

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Seventh-grade students in Jeanne Halderson’s social studies and English language arts class and Liz Ramsay’s science and mathematics class are the first to field-test the green screens in the schoolwork. Longfellow Middle School students are using green screen technology to transport themselves and their classmates to new worlds of learning.

Middle School 275

Middle School Middle School Technology Social Studies 275

eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

You must have enough teachers, the right technology, and lessons that infuse STEM into all classes including history and English/language arts, just to name a few. The Chesapeake Lighthouse Foundation hosts exhibitions and science fairs where students showcase their projects. Forge community partnerships.

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STEM Interdisciplinary Schools Fairness 321

eSchool News

JULY 13, 2022

Department of education articulates the need for a common language at all school levels around the expectations of effective technology use (U.S.

Distance Learning 246

Distance Learning Hybrid Learning Fairness Schools 246

eSchool News

OCTOBER 11, 2016

In addition, they are expected to create a culture of high expectations, manage innovation, and lead with integrity and fairness. While our goals for each stakeholder group differ based on each group’s role, we also worked hard to have continuity so all school leaders have a common language with which to operate.

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Fairness Schools Culture Questions 258

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

Instead, we must delve into the nuanced characteristics of various Large Language Models (LLMs) and student-facing AI to discern how their unique capabilities can be leveraged to achieve diverse educational objectives. Best Practices for an AI Infused Classroom: Our conversation surrounding AI must evolve beyond mere usage.

Ethics 317

Ethics Critical Thinking Knowledge Fairness 317

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

They bring different skills, abilities, needs, language proficiencies, backgrounds, learning preferences, and interests into the classroom. The result is a learning experience that is more attuned to individual needs and differences, ensuring each student has a fair chance at success.

Blended Learning 419

Blended Learning Education Feedback Teaching Methods 419

eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2022

While all administrators should consider it a priority to arrange fair pay, it’s also important to look at what other resources you can offer. There must also be a commitment to using language during discussions that humanizes people living with mental illness. This should certainly begin with a more robust employee wellness program.

Teachers 325

Teachers Schools Counselling Communication 325

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

This could include discussions about how fractions are used in various professions, such as cooking or construction, or how understanding fractions contributes to fairness and equity in sharing resources. Think: Students consider the themes or emotions conveyed, speculating on the author’s intentions.

Metacognitive Skills 360

Metacognitive Skills Discussions Art History 360

eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2021

The Home Depot and Discovery Education joined forces to help STEAM-power classrooms and homes across the country as students prepare for the careers of tomorrow through Science Fair Central. In today’s world, it is increasingly important to connect students to experiences that will help prepare them for life.

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Fairness Teachers STEM Education 246

eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2024

This gives students a head start when trying to learn a new language. NAME addresses concerns that talented musicians are put in touch with music groups in an equitable, fair way. This kind of robust practice triggers broader cognitive and sensory changes within students. But the benefits don’t stop there.

Education 309

Education Fairness Participation Skills 309

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

For them, my presentation elevated their hopes and brought clarity to their challenges while providing language to describe their journeys. In fairness, their skepticism could be well placed. This group tended to include leaders of schools like those I was highlighting—alternative schools, hybrid virtual schools, and microschools.

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Fairness Feedback Language Languages 305

eSchool News

JANUARY 11, 2024

The limits of manual IEP interpretation When you think about the steps involved in creating and implementing an IEP, the process requires a fair amount of human intervention and interpretation. Educators set goals with students and families annually and then collect information supporting those goals in different ways throughout the year.

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Students Evaluation Special Education Disabilities 269

Edsurge

JANUARY 20, 2022

There is nothing better we can do for our students than to provide them a world-class education with role models who look like them, speak their language and provide a sense of belonging—especially since migrant students often face unique challenges.

Education 213

Education Fairness Schools Language 213

eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2018

There is no corresponding “reading center” to the language center in our brains. For children who face poverty, language barriers, or learning challenges, the story is much different. Science tells us that when we are born, we house all of the tools to learn to speak. On the other hand, we must learn the skill of reading.

Fairness 173

Fairness Language Languages Reading 173

eSchool News

JULY 20, 2016

The new programs also have increased training for leading special student populations, including students with disabilities, English language learners and early childhood students. that would use a technology-based language development and literacy program to English language learners (ELLs) in grades K-6.Approximately

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Teaching Exams Disabilities Learning 186