Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

High schoolers write a lot every school day. How can you help them improve their writing skills and have fun at the same time? Thats where daily writing prompts come in! Write a thank-you note to someone in your life. Have students write to the prompt before class begins. Do you like watching sports live or on TV?

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Reading Power Gear

JUNE 24, 2025

( Greenwillow Books, 2002) Bright Lights And Summer Nights – Shauntay Grant Mother Moon tells a story to her restless star baby and takes readers through beloved summer activities like a country fair and playing with friends. Colourful illustrations – this book has a real “cozy” feel to it.

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Teacher Toms Blog

JUNE 24, 2025

I've been writing about play-based learning almost every day for the past 14 years. I trust children with freedom because they are my fellow human beings. And what I've found is that when children are trusted with freedom can also be trusted with responsibility, because they are one and the same. I've written since 2009.

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Writing Questions Fairness Education 85

Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2025

Most are accompanied with handwritten letters from students extolling the influence children’s television shows had on their journeys to donning the cap and gown — one fresh grad writes that she plans to become an elementary school teacher thanks to PBS. The Ready to Learn grant saw its funding from the U.S. per year, according to PBS.

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k12

JULY 9, 2025

This year, the talented group of students is creating social media content across platforms to help build brand awareness and engage our audiences around the online learning experience. I learn helpful skills while I’m in school, and then my flexible schedule allows me to put those skills to use on my own time. By: Maxwell Z.,

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Teacher Toms Blog

JULY 7, 2025

Many of us adults have learned to be conflict averse, but the kids who involve themselves in these games, and at one time or another most of them do, seem to crave the conflict, almost as if they know they need the practice. I've been writing about play-based learning almost every day for the past 14 years. Thefts are common.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 23, 2025

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, Is it more important to learn a sport or an instrument? Are field trips a good use of learning time?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 28, 2017

Though fairly new, Sway has taken over classroom production of visual presentations because the result is visually appealing while minimizing the amount of time students spend formatting a project, giving them lots more time to research and write. Write and format reports. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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eSchool News

MAY 25, 2017

We are a diverse urban learning community, where our families speak 23 different languages. It aligns to my mantra of student ownership of learning. Tools to Support Inquiry-Driven Learning. Students decide what they want to learn and/or do. We run an open lottery, and our 488 students come from around the city.

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Technology Fairness Schools Ethics 407

Teacher Toms Blog

JULY 14, 2025

I've been writing about play-based learning almost every day for the past 14 years. And then there are those things we want to do, but there are enough unknowns that we are frightened, often into the sort of frozen state of this girl standing at the table's edge. If the girl was going to jump, she would be taking a chance.

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eSchool News

MAY 27, 2024

Key points: It’s critical for students to have access to reading opportunities 6 tips to help educators support young readers 3 keys to successful summer reading For more news on literacy, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub When I was a kid, my dad never let me shop the Scholastic Book Fair.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Language is a significant barrier to fair and inclusive testing, particularly if language fluency is not relevant to the skill being measured by the test. This is why designing fair and inclusive tests for non-native speakers is a key component of equitable testing. Some top practices include: Write simple, clear and concise questions.

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The Life of a Conflicted Teacher

JUNE 10, 2025

I’ll write about our Lyft ride in an upcoming blog, but that was the only thing that made us question our judgement. Our adventures: We took a night kayaking trip on a clear-bottom kayak outfitted with LED lights. This was one of the cooler things we’ve ever done. I cannot say enough good things about Destin.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Using rubrics helps teachers stay focused during the grading process and ensures that grading is objective, consistent, and fair. The consistent use of rubrics can help to promote higher levels of self-awareness, a culture of learning and growth, and ensure that assessments are accurate, transparent, and meaningful.

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eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2023

. – Starting tomorrow, Turnitin – a leading provider of academic integrity solutions globally – will activate its AI writing detection capabilities. The technology identifies the use of AI writing tools including ChatGPT, with 98 percent confidence, enabling educators to analyze and review the authenticity of academic work.

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Writing Academic Integrity Education Feedback 293

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 12, 2014

Once they submitted their writing, they were asked to provide 2 peers with thoughtful peer feedback on their writing. Learning' Yesterday Northern California was hit by massive storm. My school was closed because of weather for the first time in my teaching career. Offer Virtual Office Hours with Google Hangout.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Could approaching the design, instruction, and facilitation of learning (in class, online, or a combination of the two) with a “would you rather” lens improve student motivation and engagement? Relatedness is trickier to achieve when students are learning online. I think it could. Would You Rather? An Experiment.

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Edsurge

MAY 3, 2024

Clay Robison, a Texas State Teachers Association spokesperson, says that many teachers learned of the change through media coverage. “I Equity and Accuracy One question is whether the new system will fairly grade the writing of children who are bilingual or who are learning English. 20 years ago as a student.

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Fairness Testing Grades Essay 198

Catlin Tucker

MAY 24, 2021

Even though many felt unprepared for and uncomfortable with many of the changes, they also honed new skills and learned how to leverage new tools. You have an opportunity to help your students reflect on the year and what they learned. Students have likely seen their fair share of digital exit tickets this year.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 28, 2022

If the teacher wants to use games to learn history, Minecraft won’t throw students into a fully fleshed simulation of the American Revolution. It’ll start with a plot of land and students will write the story, cast the characters, create the entire 1776 world. Players learn by doing, failing, trying again.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Key points: ChatGPT is here to stay, and it’s wise to now consider it a part of learning In fact, every assignment moving forward must be graded with ChatGPT in mind See related article: How educators can navigate AI-driven plagiarism You may have heard of ChatGPT. The student must still write down that they did not use the tool.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 28, 2015

One classroom learns how NGSS can take students farther than they’ve ever been. Imagine 30 sixth-graders racing to your classroom every day, so excited about learning that they are willing to think critically and problem-solve for the next 49 minutes. The practices support interdisciplinary learning, too.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 12, 2017

This reflective activity encourages them to think metacognitively about their learning. I’ve structured the grade interviews so they mirror our argumentative writing process. ” It’s a fair question. Grade Interviews. Then as grade reporting approaches, I sit down with every single student for a grade interview.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning page Misconception: AI will encourage students to cheat. Educators find it socially acceptable for a student to hire a tutor to help them write their college admission essay. Truth: Educators need to reconsider how they assess student work.

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Fairness Beliefs Evaluation Essay 293

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Part I: Transitioning from Whole Group to Small Group In the ever-evolving education landscape, one of the most pressing challenges teachers face is striking the right balance between time efficiency and ensuring equitable learning opportunities for all students. Can they transfer or apply their learning effectively? ” — Dr. .

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

It can be hard to get moral compasses to twitch when discussing the intricacies of copyright law, public domain, fair use, and Creative Commons. Students need to understand the following concepts: copyright, public domain, fair use, and Creative Commons. I’m talking about teaching kids about copyright.

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eSchool News

JULY 25, 2023

– Today, Turnitin announced that more than 65 million papers have been reviewed since the April launch of its new feature that detects similarities to AI writing. percent – have been flagged as having at least 80 percent AI writing present. percent – have over 20 percent AI writing present. million – 3.3 million – 10.3

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

He has steered the course ever since, each spring when he takes breaks from writing books or pieces for The New Yorker, and it has become legendary in journalism circles. 4: On the Writing Process , and I was eager to talk to him about his craftsmanship as a teacher. McPhee lays out his course in his latest book, Draft No.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 29, 2025

Key points: Technology works in service of teaching, not the other way around Teaching ethical edtech for future innovators Leveraging edtech to help students, teachers stay connected through illness For more news on AI, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Artificial intelligence brings opportunities and questions to classrooms worldwide.

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Teaching Ethics Education Teaching Methods 324

Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2020

After all, the pandemic is forcing some serious reflections about what’s really essential teaching in schools and colleges. And people are taking a fresh look at the question of whether everyone is getting education fairly. Wolfram is steeped in math tools.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 9, 2024

Banning GenAI tools is not the solution Many students use GenAI tools to aid their learning. Additionally, non-native English speakers and students with language and learning disabilities often turn to these tools to support their thinking, communication, and learning. Write your own GenAI policy to include in your syllabus.

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Academic Integrity Writing Syllabus Exams 137

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

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. Every content area teacher, academic or nonacademic, has a role in creating an environment where language learning is facilitated. For example, the word “plot.”

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Thomas Kane, a Harvard education professor who has studied learning loss during the pandemic, said “it’s great to see” districts like Cicero adding instructional time. “It About three-quarters of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch and more than half of students are learning English.

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Schools Math English Reading 280

eSchool News

JULY 21, 2017

3) Write down every question exactly as stated. (4) Rothstein’s example shows how powerful learning can be when educators have students come up with their own questions to answer. Learn from the best innovations in education! 2) Do not stop to judge, discuss, or answer the questions. (3) 4) Change any statements into questions.

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Internet Fairness Students Questions 271

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 22, 2021

In this class, you’ll learn what topics to introduce, how to unpack them, and how to make them authentic to student lives. Topics include: copyrights, fair use, public domain. Exhibit a positive attitude toward technology that supports learning. Teach Writing with Tech. cyberbullying. digital commerce. internet safety.

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Blended Learning Teaching Learning Internet 159

Edsurge

JUNE 12, 2020

This is the second of a three-part series looking at how social-emotional learning strategies can support teachers of students with learning differences during the pandemic. The challenge: Remote learning is inaccessible for my students. But setting up the structure of remote learning wasn’t the finish line.

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Accessibility Distance Learning Learning Students 218

Edsurge

APRIL 23, 2019

Often there are lessons to be learned from the very act of teaching, whether it’s an instructor finding new ways to reach—or not reach—students, to watching students grow before your eyes to discovering what makes collaborative learning so successful. There’s something to learn for teachers at all ages.

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