From Punitive to Restorative: Transforming School Culture Through Restorative Practices
k12 Digest
JUNE 30, 2025
In conclusion, restorative practices were instrumental in Shaw Academy’s transformation.
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5 strategies to refine recruitment and help solve the teacher shortage
eSchool News
JUNE 12, 2025
These partnerships can include: Hosting student teachers and interns Offering mentorship and induction programs Participating in job fairs and campus events Co-developing curriculum to align with district needs Tip : Consider creating a “grow-your-own” program that supports paraprofessionals or community members in becoming certified teachers.
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Personalized Learning, Global Citizenship: A Framework for the Modern Classroom
k12 Digest
JUNE 23, 2025
Meanwhile, participating in global education programs in countries like Finland, India, and the U.S. How do you ensure your students remain active participants in their learning process, especially in digital or hybrid learning environments? What message would you like to share with fellow educators and future education leaders?
AI Is Still an Unknown Country — and Teens Are Its Pioneers
Edsurge
JUNE 13, 2025
They then ran a series of focus groups, which included parents, students and educators, to gain a better understanding of what participants knew about AI, what concerned them and how it affected their daily lives. Hayes recalls one teen participant who self-published a book that used an AI-generated image on the cover.
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Personalized Learning, Global Citizenship: A Framework for the Modern Classroom
k12 Digest
JUNE 23, 2025
Meanwhile, participating in global education programs in countries like Finland, India, and the U.S. How do you ensure your students remain active participants in their learning process, especially in digital or hybrid learning environments? What message would you like to share with fellow educators and future education leaders?
Benefits of Think-Pair-Share in Classrooms
Teach Hub
MAY 16, 2025
Use it in math to talk through different ways to solve a problem, in science to make predictions, in reading to dive into character choices, or in social studies to unpack big ideas like fairness or impact. That little difference shows what active participation actually sounds like.
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Self-Checking Student Work to the Rescue!
Teacher Mood
JUNE 1, 2025
Some teachers may choose to just spot-check for accuracy and grade for participation. This is a question teachers ask all the timeand its fair. Math Fluency Practice Without the Grading Drain You assign a daily math warm-up with 50 addition facts. Normally, youd collect and grade these worksheets. But Isnt That Cheating?
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Enhancing Comprehension Through Reciprocal Reading Techniques
Teach Hub
JUNE 12, 2025
Even your more reluctant readers may find it easier to participate because they have a clear, manageable role. They may start talking more, helping each other clarify confusion, or build confidence in their ability to work through challenging material. This method also levels the playing field. It’s fairly simple. First, you choose a text.
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Can the Most Populous State Pull Off Universal Pre-K?
Edsurge
JUNE 23, 2025
So it’s fair to say probably districts have found everyone within their staff and now are having to look for outside candidates.” Right now many of us have been saying it’s not a fair pathway and there should be some workarounds or fast tracks; many of us are not going to give up on trying to see those come to fruition,” Powell says.
94 Intriguing Writing Prompts for High School
Teachers Pay Teachers
JUNE 2, 2025
Is it fair to judge someone based on social media posts from years ago? Should children receive participation trophies if they dont win? Should employers be allowed to check their employees social media accounts? Are TV shows and movies diverse enough to reflect 21st-century society? Do parents deserve respect no matter what?
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Suspended for a tweet?
Dangerously Irrelevant
AUGUST 26, 2017
And sometimes students fall under codes of conduct that accompany extracurricular participation. Student threats to cause real harm – like the implied threat in Maine – typically aren’t protected. School leaders can’t suspend students for off campus speech just because they don’t like what they said or how they said it.
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Would You Rather: Designing with Choice in Mind
Catlin Tucker
FEBRUARY 21, 2021
It is worth our time to prioritize student choice, even if that choice is fairly simple. Would You Rather?
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Who You Gonna Call? A Harvard Lecturer's Quest for Equitable Class Participation
Edsurge
JUNE 7, 2019
Dan Levy had long considered himself an equitable instructor in terms of calling on students to participate in class discussions. Afterward, the tool produces a report showing which students participated, and whether there are any trends or disparities in terms of the backgrounds of students who were more engaged or called upon.
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Students want more career-connected learning
eSchool News
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Career-connected learning opportunities can include elective classes, units taught in core classes, career fairs, job shadowing opportunities, internships, and volunteering. Around one-third of students (34 percent) say their career-connected learning experiences have helped them formulate plans for life after high school.
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mindSpark Learning Impacts Record Number of Eductors Amid COVID-19 with 207% Rise in Professional Learning Participants
eSchool News
DECEMBER 1, 2020
This is a 207% increase in the total number of educators to participate in MindSpark PD offerings. While the session volume increased due to these new pandemic-related offerings, so did the average number of participants per session, which rose 133%. Collaboration is the main contributor to the success of participants.
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5 tips for a great summer reading program
eSchool News
MARCH 19, 2021
Within two weeks of the end of the school year, participating schools can hold a live or virtual parent event designed to help families understand the program. Planning now for summer programs is more important than ever as schools face widening learning gaps due to the pandemic. Family engagement.
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FETC 2025: Transformation, innovation, and 5 new sessions
eSchool News
JANUARY 3, 2025
Through engaging discussions and real-world examples, participants will explore strategies to address bias, promote fairness, and enhance transparency in AI-powered educational tools. Its 2030, and students arent just participants–theyre leaders, running AI-driven teams and driving change in their communities and beyond.
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How one district’s focus on interactive learning is paying off
eSchool News
AUGUST 9, 2021
“The fact that we’re getting students out of their seats, they really want to participate, and they’re excited to be a part of the classroom environment just because of that piece of technology–how do you really put a dollar figure on that? “All of the dollars we’re spending go into the classroom.”
Big Deals—School Security, Combating Teacher Turnover, and New Dyslexia Tools
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Featuring a job board, virtual career fair, and an interview portal with AI-driven candidate-job matching, this groundbreaking platform transforms recruitment for educational institutions nationwide, ensuring alignment of values, skills, and long-term goals. For more information, visit [link] or contact editor@diversityined.com.
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The Power of See, Think, Me, We
Catlin Tucker
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
In the think stage, participants move from observation to interpretation. ” The me phase asks participants to reflect on their personal connection to what they’ve observed and thought. Finally, the we stage encourages participants to think about their observations, thoughts, and feelings in a broader social context.
My top 3 digital science lab resources
eSchool News
MARCH 6, 2023
Add to this the fact that districts often emphasize and require science teachers to host and participate in school and district Science Fairs, and it is no wonder that good science teachers are hard to come by.
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3 great tips for experiential learning
eSchool News
MAY 22, 2018
For example, at Wisconsin Virtual Academy (WIVA), our middle school students recently participated in a Virtual Science Fair. By inviting students to apply what you’re teaching to what they find meaningful, you increase the odds of robust student engagement.
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How to create resilience in traumatized students
eSchool News
MARCH 11, 2022
talking with family about feelings; feeling supported by family during difficult times; participating in community traditions, such as athletics; sharing a sense of belonging with high school peers; receiving the support of friends; experiencing care from at least two adults who are not parents; and feeling safe and protected by an adult at home.
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5 keys to a successful summer reading initiative
eSchool News
DECEMBER 4, 2020
Within two weeks of the end of the school year, participating schools can hold a live or virtual parent event designed to help families understand the program. Planning now for summer programs is more important than ever as schools face widening learning gaps due to the pandemic. Family engagement.
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Promoting music education beyond the classroom
eSchool News
JANUARY 10, 2024
Folks who participate in musical education benefit from improved listening and reading skills, too. NAME addresses concerns that talented musicians are put in touch with music groups in an equitable, fair way. This exposes a major flaw in our current education system.
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Engaging New Virtual Field Trips from Discovery Education and Partners Welcome Students and Teachers Back to School
eSchool News
AUGUST 27, 2021
Participants in this VFT directly affected by 9/11 discuss the event and its impact, the national and global unity that ensued, and the lessons learned which remain relevant today. This virtual field trip is appropriate for students in grades 6-12.
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How any educator can create resilience in traumatized students
eSchool News
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
talking with family about feelings; feeling supported by family during difficult times; participating in community traditions, such as athletics; sharing a sense of belonging with high school peers; receiving the support of friends; experiencing care from at least two adults who are not parents; and feeling safe and protected by an adult at home.
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Time Efficiency vs. Equity in Education
Catlin Tucker
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Some students may thrive self-pacing through a video lesson, while others may be more successful participating in a small group differentiated teacher-led instructional session. The result is a learning experience that is more attuned to individual needs and differences, ensuring each student has a fair chance at success.
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Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Offer K-12 Teachers and Families Nationwide Digital Resources to Engage Students in Engineers Week
eSchool News
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
This VFT was created in partnership with The Home Depot® for the program Science Fair Central , a suite of no-cost resources designed to STEAM-power classrooms and homes across the country as students prepare for the careers of tomorrow.
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mindSpark Learning Expands Grad-level STEM Certification Program to Educators Nationally
eSchool News
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
On average, each participant impacts 26 student lives, reaching 400-650 students every year. All past participants reported STEMpath was an invaluable professional development experience as they acquired the skills needed to have a positive impact on their organization and promote an equitable environment. About mindSpark Learning.
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Search for America’s Top Young Scientist of 2022 Begins
eSchool News
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
In June 2022, 10 finalists will be chosen to participate in an exclusive summer mentorship program where they will work closely with and learn from a 3M scientist. A 2013 finalist recently held a 3M summer internship in the Corporate Materials Lab division, a testament to the ongoing learning opportunities for students who participate.
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School leaders of color face high levels of burnout–here’s what they need to thrive
eSchool News
AUGUST 12, 2024
Through dogged persistence, informal guidance from fellow leaders of color, and my fair share of luck, I became a principal and, later, a district superintendent. Participants also identified policies and practices hindering educators of color from advancing into leadership roles.
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Data-informed decision-making in education: A comprehensive approach
eSchool News
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Therefore, leaders must prioritize fairness and inclusivity by ensuring the data they feed into AI systems is vetted for bias. AI tools can assist by analyzing participation data and identifying any patterns of exclusion, allowing leaders to make symbolic decisions that uphold the institution’s values.
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Equitable access to AI in classrooms is a problem–the solution is professional learning
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Only 29 percent of teachers say they’ve received AI-related professional development , with teachers in high-poverty settings less likely to participate in AI training than their peers. Seventy-nine percent say their school system lacks clear policies on AI use , and one in five say their district bans AI use for students and staff.
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Diversity in College Classrooms Improves Grades for All Students, Study Finds
Edsurge
DECEMBER 22, 2023
This year has seen ample debate about the value and fairness of colleges prioritizing diversity among the students they serve. New research suggests one way to consider the question: by looking at how the mix of students in a given course affects their grades. Of course, neither kind of rationale seemed convincing to the U.S.
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3M and Discovery Education Name 10 Grant Recipients Supporting Nation’s Young Scientists
eSchool News
MAY 29, 2023
Launched in 2023, the program supports past participants and future scientists as part of the 3M Young Scientist Challenge ( #YoungScientist ). The new Alumni Network and Alumni Grants Program offers previous participants networking opportunities, resources, events, and funding for existing science projects.
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How NGSS transforms science class with hands-on learning
eSchool News
OCTOBER 28, 2015
My students and I are now so engaged in learning and actively participating in science that we often end up rushing to clean up at the bell. When we have our STEM Fair each year, parents are amazed by what they see and hear from the students. Simply put: We integrated the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) into our curriculum.
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eSchool News
FEBRUARY 28, 2017
But even though these experiences are very powerful for students, they require time and money—and they’re hard to scale so that all students can participate. Students shouldn’t just be hearing about these pathways at career fairs, but at multiple points throughout the curriculum.”.
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How robots and our school’s buddy program bring computer science to life
eSchool News
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
The kindergarten teachers asked the Grade 5 students to first explore the robot, then help their younger buddies participate in the experience. Both the kindergarten and Grade 5 teachers who participated saw big benefits for their students. We purchased enough KIBO kits to allow 10 teams to code and play together.
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Five ways school leaders can end the year on a strong note
eSchool News
JUNE 11, 2024
This could include science fairs, art exhibitions, or community service projects. Partnership building : Strengthen relationships with parents and community members by inviting them to participate in school events and activities. Reflective activities : Encourage students to reflect on their growth and set goals for the future.
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Dept. of Ed launches makerspace design challenge with $200,000 in prizes
eSchool News
MARCH 16, 2016
And participants are getting access to a six-week bootcamp that provides resources and expertise in makerspace design and planning and there’s a library of resources available online , and a burgeoning hashtag — # CTEMakeover. Students will also need to consider how their model can be scaled and replicated by other schools.
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Leveraging student data to improve IEPs
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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Where’s the Humanity? The Case for Putting Language Arts Into STEM
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. began participating in the Tech Challenge more than ten years ago as a team advisor. Not your typical science fair . Some tips from the pros 1.
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