Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

Through best practices, case studies, and expert insights, we outline a step-by-step guide for institutions to craft their AI policies. Establish Ethical Guidelines : Develop principles that address privacy, fairness, and accountability. Actionable Tip : Develop a stakeholder engagement plan with regular feedback sessions.

Ethics 75

Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 75

Faculty Focus

JUNE 26, 2025

AI-generated case studies offer another useful application, allowing students to analyze and refine AI-created scenarios to improve their critical reasoning skills. Proceedings of the 2021 ACM Conference on Fairness, Accountability, and Transparency , 610–623. References Bender, Emily M., Cotton, Debby R., Cotton, and James R.

Critical Thinking 82

Critical Thinking Skills Ethics Academic Integrity 82

k12 Prospects

JUNE 27, 2025

Why Schools Use RFPs Ensuring Fairness: RFPs create a level playing field where multiple vendors can compete based on qualifications, pricing, and value. Providing case studies and success stories can reinforce credibility. Vendors should emphasize unique advantages that set their offerings apart from competitors.

Fairness 52

Fairness Schools Evaluation Study 52

Faculty Focus

JUNE 26, 2025

AI-generated case studies offer another useful application, allowing students to analyze and refine AI-created scenarios to improve their critical reasoning skills. Proceedings of the 2021 ACM Conference on Fairness, Accountability, and Transparency , 610–623. References Bender, Emily M., Cotton, Debby R., Cotton, & James R.

Critical Thinking 69

Critical Thinking Skills Ethics Academic Integrity 69

k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

I have seen powerful learning emerge when students explore a topic like “community resilience” through the lenses of science, social studies, and civic action. For me, it means creating a school where every child feels seen, every teacher feels heard, and every decision reflects a commitment to fairness and belonging.

Interdisciplinary 144

Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 144

Teachers Pay Teachers

MAY 21, 2025

Study the states of matter with quick experiments for kids Projected Time : 5-20 minutes, but can vary Concepts : States of matter Materials : Varies This age group loves anything they can dig their fingers into. Fuel young minds with elementary science fair project ideas Elementary students love the excitement of hands-on science!

Elementary School 75

Elementary School Elementary School Science Schools 75

Dangerously Irrelevant

JULY 19, 2025

Lori and I are wrapping up our study of school districts and the work that they’re doing to get their Portrait of a Graduate down into classroom practice. 30 minutes. Great conversations with attendees. We are about to submit that article to a journal. I always do a volunteer shift at the conference, usually at the bookstore.

Coaching 59

Coaching Fairness Discussions Participation 59

Class Tech Tips

JULY 19, 2025

Lori and I are wrapping up our study of school districts and the work that they’re doing to get their Portrait of a Graduate down into classroom practice. 30 minutes. Great conversations with attendees. We are about to submit that article to a journal. I always do a volunteer shift at the conference, usually at the bookstore.

Coaching 57

Coaching Fairness Discussions Participation 57

Edsurge

JUNE 23, 2025

But a report from the Center for the Study of Child Care Employment (CSCCE) categorized the universal pre-K rollout as “building the plane while flying it.” So it’s fair to say probably districts have found everyone within their staff and now are having to look for outside candidates.” That chasm could cause future problems.

Elementary School 114

Elementary School Elementary School Fairness Communication 114

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 30, 2025

They inspire projects, from digital art to ecological studies, and foster a welcoming space for learning. A bouquet gifted to a teacher for a STEM fair adds warmth to the event, while marigolds shared in a class garden project teach sustainability. They connect abstract concepts to tangible beauty, making lessons stick.

STEM 83

STEM Art Learning Fairness 83

Cal Matters

JULY 10, 2025

The group also wants the state to study the possibility of a victims’ fund that’s not entirely monetary; it could also include mental and physical health services. That’s not fair.” ‘We The alleged perpetrator and witnesses are dead. Even after the abuse stopped, Muñoz found school difficult, socially and academically.

Schools 88

Schools Fairness Math STEM 88

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. A 2015 study showed children who watched “Super Why!”

Fairness 187

Fairness Study Laboratory Evaluation 187

Edsurge

MAY 7, 2025

Some teachers objected to those numbers, saying they minimize the political stresses many of them are actually experiencing, says Brendan Gillis, the associations director of teaching and learning, who oversaw the study. Conditions havent improved for social studies teachers since. We feel so polarized right now.

History 180

History Social Studies Teachers Textbooks 180

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

Is it fair to judge someone based on social media posts from years ago? Social Studies: Encourage high schoolers to write creatively about a time in history from a famous persons point of view, or to imagine what life would be like if a historical event had never taken place. Do parents deserve respect no matter what?

High School 52

High School High School Writing Essay 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 23, 2025

Facilitate a respectful discussion when you bring these controversial debate topics or writing prompts for high school to your classroom Are immigration laws in the United States fair? Should American voters be required to show identification at the polls? Would it be better to raise taxes to provide free healthcare for all citizens?

High School 52

High School High School Schools Counselling 52

eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2017

In a 2016 study by CoSN, nearly 90 percent of education respondents expect their instructional materials to be at least 50 percent digital within the next three years. Challenge #2: Security Requirements. The protection requirements of educational institutions are different from other industries.

Fairness 316

Fairness Schools Study Education 316

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.

Fairness 305

Fairness Elementary School Elementary School STEM 305

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. 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. Roughly 20 percent of U.S.

Fairness 305

Fairness Testing Languages Language 305

Edsurge

DECEMBER 22, 2023

This year has seen ample debate about the value and fairness of colleges prioritizing diversity among the students they serve. Greater levels of representation benefit students from all different backgrounds,” study co-author Nicholas Bowman, a professor of educational policy and leadership studies at the University of Iowa, told EdSurge.

Study 213

Study Grades STEM Fairness 213

Edsurge

APRIL 27, 2021

A 2014 research study with a catchy title is often pointed to by those who worry that technology is having unexpected downsides in the classroom. The study has been cited in other peer-reviewed journals more than 1,200 times, according to Google Scholar, and it has been pointed to in op-eds and other popular articles as well.

Study 215

Study Peer Review Fairness Writing 215

eSchool News

OCTOBER 21, 2022

The other day, my friend’s high school daughter complained, “It’s not fair!” What’s not fair?” In one study, even after all students were provided with a laptop computer, internet access, and headphones, low-income students’ school attendance and engagement were consistently less frequent than their higher-income peers (An, 2021).

Fairness 288

Fairness Schools Social Studies Internet 288

eSchool News

MAY 31, 2023

While the survey paints a dark picture overall for American public K-12 education, there are areas that have seen notable improvements since last year’s study. Additionally, more teachers now report feeling respected by the public and being treated as professionals than in last year’s study.

Teachers 339

Teachers Study Fairness Teaching 339

Catlin Tucker

MAY 9, 2019

I spent hours reviewing notes that spanned an entire semester because it was all “fair game.” They know what to focus on as they study. As a student, I remember the stress of preparing for final exams. ” I never had a clear sense of what content would appear on the final. Students no longer feel powerless.

Exams 419

Exams Essay Fairness Coaching 419

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The insight comes from the 2024 AI in Academia Study by Copyleaks. Key findings from the study include: Frequent AI usage Thirty-four percent of educators use AI very frequently to draft or review assignments, showing high adoption among educators. The report offers a comprehensive look at AI’s role in education.

Plagiarism 293

Plagiarism Ethics Education Study 293

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Despite the educational and social-emotional benefits of in-person schooling, recent studies are showing six out of every 10 parents with at least one child in grades K-12 will opt for at-home learning, forgoing sending their children back to school even if re-entry is possible. Related content: 5 ways COVID-19 made me a better teacher.

Fairness 334

Fairness Learning Discussions Study 334

Edsurge

APRIL 15, 2024

While the concept of HQIM has been established and embraced in other core academic disciplines, applying this concept to social studies has been more complex. Unlike content standards for math or science, where there is more uniformity across states, social studies standards can vary significantly from one state to another.

Social Studies 182

Social Studies Study Learning Laboratory 182

eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2020

While the education system strives to provide all children with fair, equitable access to high-quality education, the sudden switch to distance learning during the pandemic has turned the spotlight on persistent inequities among students. Related content: Study shows major learning loss for grades K-2.

Distance Learning 337

Distance Learning Fairness Learning Internet 337

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

during a unit of study) Occurs after the instruction is complete (e.g., during a unit of study) Occurs after the instruction is complete (e.g., The post Are Your Assessments Fair and Balanced? Diagram 2 below describes the distinction. Formative Assessment Summative Assessment Occurs frequently throughout instruction (e.g.,

Fairness 122

Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 122

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

LaTrayl Adams in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools (NC) hosted SEL fairs across her district to increase awareness and shared ownership of SEL across the district. At these fairs, students and staff had opportunities to engage in interactive activities related to the 5 core SEL competencies.

Fairness 319

Fairness High School High School Study 319

eSchool News

MARCH 9, 2022

The following policies and actions will support schools’ preparedness: Make cyber hygiene everyone’s top priority: A recent study by IBM shows that human error remains the main cause of 95 percent of cybersecurity breaches. Attacks on schools had already dramatically increased during the rush to distance learning during the pandemic.

Local Government 344

Local Government Distance Learning Internet Fairness 344

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

The study, authored by Dr. Ryan Baker, director of the Penn Center for Learning Analytics, uses data from 48 school districts with more than 390,000 students. Many apps in the study didn’t have any impact on student learning, regardless of student use rates. The research revealed a few key findings about general app use: 1.

Math 249

Math Fairness Study Testing 249

eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2023

While studies vary in their conclusions, all indicate that optimal cognition takes place between 67 and 75 degrees. Standardized tests can be hard on students. Many of us still remember the frustration and anxiety we experienced when we were younger and sat down for our first round of testing.

Testing 287

Testing Fairness Students Study 287

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

during a unit of study) Occurs after the instruction is complete (e.g., during a unit of study) Occurs after the instruction is complete (e.g., The post Are Your Assessments Fair and Balanced? Diagram 2 below describes the distinction. Formative Assessment Summative Assessment Occurs frequently throughout instruction (e.g.,

Fairness 111

Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 111

eSchool News

APRIL 11, 2023

As Tax Day approaches, Poptential , a family of free social studies course packages, offers instructors media-rich content to teach key concepts about taxation in the United States. More than 100,000 users from throughout the United States have signed up for Certell’s Poptential family of free social studies courses. Click to tweet.

High School 288

High School High School Social Studies Teachers 288

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. They also used the green screens for social studies lessons, taking an epic selfie with the whole class.

Middle School 275

Middle School Middle School Technology Social Studies 275

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The problem with this solution is that it doesn’t provide much time for computer science, and it also takes away time from the other areas studied during rotations. Most schools already have some kind of specials rotation in which students spend some time each week on art or music or some other subject.

Science 294

Science Interdisciplinary Teachers Fairness 294

eSchool News

MARCH 16, 2023

Not everyone is aware that Artificial Intelligence in Education (AIEd) is a decades-old field of study. The historically limited capabilities of the field’s principal subject of study may have contributed to what could be characterized as its stunted growth, until most recently.

eLearning 287

eLearning Intelligence Fairness Attention 287