eSchool News

AUGUST 9, 2022

A majority of high school and college students chose STEM as their No. 1 preferred career path, according to a survey of 11,495 Gen Z students conducted by the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). Top findings include: Gen Zs are adventurers, but not crazy about the world we live in.

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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.

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eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

Our education community across the country is still working to overcome setbacks in student achievement and learning progress , all while facing ongoing challenges such as chronic absenteeism, teacher shortages and burnout, and a noticeable increase in student mental health and behavioral concerns. Heres how: 1.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Many high school and college students chose STEM as their No. 1 preferred career path, according to a survey of 11,495 Gen Z students conducted by the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). Top findings include: Gen Zs are adventurers, but not crazy about the world we live in.

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eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2023

Standardized tests can be hard on students. To make matters worse, it’s fairly common for students who are doing well academically to find themselves stymied by a single bad testing experience. Thankfully, this doesn’t have to be the case–so long as both teachers and students plan accordingly.

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eSchool News

JUNE 2, 2023

It is a chance to get hints of where the field is moving and what will be available to school districts, teachers, and students. It is a chance to get hints of where the field is moving and what will be available to school districts, teachers, and students. This year did not disappoint.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Key points: It seems educators are more inclined to use AI compared to students The state of AI: Who is leading AI adoption? Surveying 1,000 students and 250 educators across the United States, the research explores the sentiments, trends, and practical applications of AI.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 26, 2016

Some of these preconceived notions were based on my own experience as a student then reinforced in credential school. So, this is what I walked into my first classroom believing… Students should sit in rows. Students in the same class should do the same assignments. It’s only fair. .

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Plenty of content was used without permission of the copyright owners–some under legitimate “fair use,” some out of lack of knowledge, and some opportunistically. During the summer, this triage of educational practices and policies slowed down as teachers and students settled into the new normal of extended remote and blended learning.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Phenix City Schools is proud to announce the exceptional success of our robotics teams at the recent “Bots at the Fair” tournament. About PCS Phenix City Schools offers a complete, one-of-a-kind education for all students, preschool through 12th grade. Phenix City, Ala.—

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

At Wichita Falls Independent School District in Texas, we believe every student deserves to begin their academic career at the same starting line. It’s an issue of fairness and equity, certainly, but it’s also a practical matter. At the heart of our student readiness success is focus. Find your focus. It’s that simple.

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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? That requires less time to prepare for, while still giving students a choice. I think it could. Would You Rather?

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eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2022

3 easy ways for teachers to build resilience in students. So, while you unfortunately can’t control a student’s ACEs, there are things you can do every day to help children build resilience, enabling them to counteract the effects of trauma in the long run. This can be as simple as a check-in to see how students are doing.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

23, 2022 – The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) selected Riverside Insight’s Cognitive Abilities Test ( CogAT ® ), the most respected and widely used test of student ability, to screen Grade 2 students state-wide for gifted programs.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 11, 2024

Because of the number of stakeholders involved in the IEP development and implementation, student data sets may exist in case files, spreadsheets or several software programs. 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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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

3 easy ways for teachers to build resilience in students. So, while you unfortunately can’t control a student’s ACEs, there are things you can do every day to help children build resilience, enabling them to counteract the effects of trauma in the long run. This can be as simple as a check-in to see how students are doing.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Assesses student work. Communicates with parents about student progress. I’d argue that students should be doing the majority of the work in the classroom. But I think teachers, in general, try to do too much and don’t expect their students to do enough. Designs projects. Troubleshoots technology hiccups.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Five years ago, we had about 900 students in our K-5 elementary school, with roughly 40 percent of them either eligible for free or reduced lunch. Some students, for example, were struggling with managing their emotions and their bodies.

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eSchool News

JUNE 16, 2021

However, it is hard to guarantee equal outcomes in education when students are not starting from the same place, nor are they exposed to the same quality of instruction. A rising tide raises all boats. People throw around the term “equity in education” so frequently that it has lost significance.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 9, 2019

As a student, I remember the stress of preparing for final exams. I spent hours reviewing notes that spanned an entire semester because it was all “fair game.” In a coaching session last month, I had a teacher ask me how to create a final exam that complements a standards-based approach to assessing students.

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eSchool News

MAY 27, 2021

It’s fair to say students have more than earned their impending summer breaks. Still, it’s not a bad idea to encourage students to keep reading and to give their brains a little exercise here and there. Summer is a great time to keep students current with their STEM skills.

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eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2024

But AI’s popularity is not without cause, given how often educators are reminded of how AI can personalize learning and how students will need AI skills to compete for future jobs. Bias and fairness: Bias in AI systems and troubles ensuring fair treatment 3. Despite its potential, AI in the classroom brings with it concerns: 1.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2021

Thursday, August 26, 2021) — To welcome K-12 students and teachers back to school, Discovery Education—the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art K-12 digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place—and leading corporate and community partners proudly introduce four new engaging, no-cost virtual field trips (VFTs).

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education and its social impact partners present teachers and families nationwide a curated collection of engaging, no-cost digital learning resources designed to engage today’s students in Engineers Week. Engineers Week shows students the excitement of engineering and its importance to the world.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 24, 2021

As this year winds down, I encourage teachers to take the final weeks of the school year to create closure, collect feedback, and help students look forward. Teachers and students alike are eagerly anticipating the summer. You have an opportunity to help your students reflect on the year and what they learned.

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eSchool News

APRIL 13, 2020

The global COVID-19 pandemic that has forced schools to shut down physical operations and move to online learning has, understandably, caused a fair amount of anxiety and emotional distress for students. Here are a few online learning resources to keep students’ brains working while they’re also engaged in fun activities.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Selected from an impressive pool of applicants, the 2023 cohort of the SEL Fellows Academy take part in a 10-month engagement to deepen their SEL leadership and build systemic implementation strategies in support of their students, educators, and communities. million students from preschool to high school.

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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. Truth: Educators need to reconsider how they assess student work. Did students cheat before AI was around? Could students use generative AI tools like ChatGPT to cheat and cut corners on an assignment?

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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. So why did diversity affect student grades?

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eSchool News

MAY 15, 2025

Key points: Building relationships is important to the overall health of an organization Leading (again) in uncertainty Elevating principals, teachers, and students through shared purpose For more on school leadership, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub We often hear we should run our schools more like a business.

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eSchool News

JULY 26, 2022

AMERICAN FORK, Utah, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — YouScience , the leading student engagement platform that leverages data science to improve student success and bridge the divide between education and careers, today announced the release of a new national report, ” State of The Future U.S.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Im heartened by their clear frontrunner: Source : Gallup poll; Walton Family Foundation-Gallup Voices of Gen Z Study The survey confirms that students crave a sense of care and trust, which are hallmarks of human connection. Some of the students were crying, but that was ok. We connect with our hearts, our muscles, and our minds.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 10, 2021

Students from other areas of the desert also take advantage of the quality education provided by our schools. More than 27,000 students attend 34 schools in the district including traditional high schools, alternative high schools, middle schools, elementary schools, and 16 preschools, including a federally funded Head Start program.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Students across the country have missed months of school due to COVID-19 and are entering another year that’s shaping up to be anything but normal. While the full impact has yet to be determined, the fear is that the COVID learning loss experienced during the pandemic could widen achievement gaps for those students furthest from opportunity.

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eSchool News

APRIL 15, 2025

Key points: Caring connections can support and uplift students 3 critical areas necessary to boost student motivation 5 restorative practices that help teachers create connections For more on teacher-student relationships, visit eSNs SEL & Well-Being hub Middle school marks the transition from late childhood to early adolescence.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 12, 2017

Instead of spending hours grading assignments designed to help students develop these skills, I limit my energy to providing feedback in class as they work and grading the actual assessments–exam, essay, performance task. Then as grade reporting approaches, I sit down with every single student for a grade interview. Grade Interviews.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

If you ask educators at Moseley Elementary School, it takes determined school leaders and teachers with the ability to give students a purpose each day–and a strategy called academic teaming. Its student population is fairly transient, and 100 percent of students are on free and reduced lunch.

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