k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Nam Ngo Thanh is an educational leader, innovator, and advocate for equity-driven, holistic learning. Currently serving as the school leader in Vietnam, he brings over a decade of experience in school leadership, teacher training, and educational transformation.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 30, 2025

A former principal of Shaw Academy and current administrator in Durham Public Schools, he has led schoolwide initiatives, managed academic programs, and cultivated positive learning environments. His leadership has consistently enhanced student performance and improved teacher effectiveness through innovative strategies.

Culture 246

Culture Schools Fairness Feedback 246

eSchool News

MAY 5, 2025

Having conducted well over a thousand observations of K-12 teachers over the last 15 years, I have noticed there is one piece of feedback I have given more than any other–and it involves a seemingly minor word change. Multiple times in any class period, teachers call on students to contribute to the lesson of the day.

Culture 264

Culture Feedback Languages Language 264

eSchool News

JULY 8, 2025

Key points: Digital resources can make learning more effective and enjoyable for students 4 edtech tools that can transform student teamwork A critical shift in digital instruction in 2025 For more news on digital resources, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub As education evolves, the classroom is no longer limited to books and blackboards.

Quizzes 152

Quizzes Social Studies Learning Students 152

k12 Digest

MAY 15, 2025

As we witness the rapid evolution of educational technology, the convergence of bite-sized learning modules with intelligent virtual tutors is creating unprecedented opportunities for personalised education. Unlike traditional educational models, where feedback loops stretch across days or weeks, virtual tutors close these loops in seconds.

Education 150

Education Learning Knowledge Feedback 150

k12 Digest

JUNE 30, 2025

A former principal of Shaw Academy and current administrator in Durham Public Schools, he has led schoolwide initiatives, managed academic programs, and cultivated positive learning environments. His leadership has consistently enhanced student performance and improved teacher effectiveness through innovative strategies.

Culture 233

Culture Schools Fairness Feedback 233

eSchool News

JULY 1, 2025

Conference sessions cover it all–from AI and math learning to esports and navigating mental health technologies for schools. This session is tailored for curriculum professionals and educators that are passionate about leveraging AI to enhance student learning, engage all students, and improve learning outcomes.

Ethics 264

Ethics Game-Based Learning Feedback Math 264

k12 Digest

JULY 1, 2025

In a 2023 national survey by Hanover Research, only 27% of American high school students said they felt what they were learning was relevant to the real world. Are they memorizing facts, or learning how to think, solve, and lead? More than just doing projects, it’s about making learning real.

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Learning Critical Thinking History Secondary Education 130

eSchool News

JULY 14, 2025

This isn’t technology for technology’s sake–it’s about enhancing learning and skill development. As one CTE expert put it, emerging tech like VR, AR, and AI is “transforming how we learn,” allowing learners to explore topics in ways never before possible. Consider the example of VR in a CTE program.

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Technology Quizzes Teaching Methods Blended Learning 257

eSchool News

JULY 16, 2025

K-12 and higher education teachers, professors, administrators, and public respondents, shows that a majority of younger educators see AI playing an important role in the future of education and are more likely to use AI chatbots in teaching. Regardless of generational or philosophical views, AI is becoming embedded in learning environments.

Academic Integrity 207

Academic Integrity Plagiarism Education Accessibility 207

eSchool News

JULY 7, 2025

As we endeavor to understand their journey of learning, one piece of data does not tell us the whole story. Specifically, this has allowed us to improve in closing the achievement gap for students with disabilities over the last several years and to provide our teachers with more tailored professional learning for support.

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Counselling English Disabilities Coaching 270

eSchool News

APRIL 24, 2025

Key points: AI’s instant feedback may help students from feeling lost during instruction Most teachers agree AI is a time-saver With AI coaching, a math platform helps students tackle tough concepts For more news on AI and instruction, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub This press release originally appeared online.

Math 236

Math Participation Feedback High School 236

k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Her career spans roles as an elementary teacher, instructional coach, mentor, special education administrator, and elementary school principal. Dr. DiTullio was a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) and is an esteemed member of both PDK International and the Pi Lambda Theta International Honor Society.

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Science Education Motivation Lecturing 247

eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2025

Using a student-centered process, we have seen positive results with schools who want to develop effective cell phone policies to minimize distractions, enhance student focus, and help them build relationships with teachers and peers. Teachers design highly interactive, discussion-based lessons for these periods.

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Schools Students Feedback Participation 176

eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2025

That early access to knowledge helped shape who I am today, and I carry that legacy into my work leading library services and digital learning for more than 30,500 students in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. In fact, every teacher is a reading teacher. Our librarians reinforce these habits weekly.

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Languages Language English Math 264

eSchool News

JUNE 3, 2025

For more news on AI detection, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub The emergence of generative AI technologies such as ChatGPT has challenged educators to find effective ways to identify whether the work their students submit is original or AI-generated. How will schools replace devices bought during the pandemic?

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Study Languages Language Writing 279

eSchool News

JUNE 26, 2025

Research shows that productive struggle in math leads to better learning. In the eighth grade, he started working on a math program that uses AI to provide just-in-time feedback and contextual hints. Providing too much help can sometimes interfere with learning. When tasks are too difficult, frustration takes over.

Math 168

Math Metacognitive Skills Motivation Knowledge 168

eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

Teachers might ask themselves: Which lessons sparked curiosity? What routines supported a positive learning environment, and which caused friction? How did the teacher respond to challenges–whether student behavior, shifting expectations, or personal stress? When did students seem most connected?

Schools 222

Schools Motivation Science Teaching 222

Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

In the digital era, especially post-pandemic, this strategy has gained renewed importance for fostering active learning, critical thinking, and academic resilience. Today, the flipped classroom is no longer just about moving lectures online but about curating immersive, personalized learning environments. Flipped Classroom 2.0:

Critical Thinking 94

Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 94

Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

In the digital era, especially post-pandemic, this strategy has gained renewed importance for fostering active learning, critical thinking, and academic resilience. Today, the flipped classroom is no longer just about moving lectures online but about curating immersive, personalized learning environments. Flipped Classroom 2.0:

Critical Thinking 87

Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 87

eSchool News

JULY 18, 2025

What started as a deeply rooted effort to promote equity has grown into a districtwide, cross-curricular system that blends teacher voice, clarity for families, and support from the right tools. Here’s what they learned along the way, and why they’re still learning. We will never see a letter grade again.

Grades 161

Grades Communication Feedback Curriculum 161

eSchool News

JULY 9, 2025

Over the past 31 years, TETA’s membership has grown from a small group of dedicated technologists to a robust professional learning community that includes a diverse array of roles. TETA’s membership has expanded from technology coordinators and IT staff to teachers, instructional coaches, and virtual school educators.

Educational Technologies 176

Educational Technologies Technology Education Coaching 176

eSchool News

APRIL 24, 2025

Teachers often seem to have eyes in the back of their heads. Teachers sometimes call it radar , and we use it every day. Thirteen years in, I credit this radar with much of my success as a teacher. I lost sight, specifically, of how teachers develop the radar necessary for classroom management. How can anyone learn this?

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Classroom Management Coaching Feedback Teaching 167

eSchool News

MAY 30, 2025

Easy to find, not always true: Helping students evaluate AI-generated content For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub For years now, the promise of AI in education has centered around efficiency–grading faster, recommending better content, or predicting where a student might struggle.

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Ethics Intelligence Feedback Questions 204

eSchool News

JUNE 6, 2025

At one point, our high school students were learning in a church because we didn’t have a traditional classroom set-up. As we went through the steps of designing the Empowerment Center, we learned a lot about architecture, planning, and construction. We also lacked the equipment that a traditional high school might have.

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Students Classroom Management High School High School 215

eSchool News

JULY 1, 2025

For the first time, teachers and students can create, prepare, and organize lessons from anywhere on their personal laptops or tablets and instantly project them onto the LG CreateBoard when class begins. Likewise, students can engage from their own devices, supporting a more flexible, blended, and participatory learning environment.

Quizzes 137

Quizzes Education Social Studies Feedback 137

eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2025

The snapshots were piloted by high school teachers in the Spring and are now available to download as a free resource on aiEDU’s homepage, www.aiedu.org. The Rithm Project retains creative ownership of the materials, and both organizations will collaborate on collecting feedback and continuously improving the resources through educator input.

High School 161

High School High School Curriculum Ethics 161

Edsurge

JULY 10, 2025

The traditional approach of choosing tools based on ease of use, efficiency or cost is proving inadequate for today’s multicultural learning environments. Technology is not neutral,” says Joshua Jonas, a curriculum and instruction researcher at Baylor University and former high school teacher. “It

Culture 144

Culture Multidisciplinary Evaluation English 144

eSchool News

APRIL 28, 2025

With a universe of educational applications available, the study highlights how the proliferation of individual, poorly integrated digital tools in many districts is impacting students, parents, teachers, and district leaders. “The challenges with this approach depend on which type of user you are. .

Schools 259

Schools Communication Evaluation Feedback 259

eSchool News

MAY 7, 2025

Key points: Edtech tools support student learning while boosting engagement 5 vocabulary strategies powered by technology Edtech tools for station rotation in early learning For more on edtech tools, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a brilliant scientist?

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STEM Students Feedback Knowledge 237

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 24, 2025

AI tutors are transforming education by offering personalized, accessible, and efficient learning support. These steps help prevent breaches and maintain trust in digital learning environments. How does AI affect student data security during remote learning? Educators should monitor AI use and correct any issues promptly.

Disabilities 139

Disabilities Ethics Schools Plagiarism 139

k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Her career spans roles as an elementary teacher, instructional coach, mentor, special education administrator, and elementary school principal. Dr. DiTullio was a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) and is an esteemed member of both PDK International and the Pi Lambda Theta International Honor Society.

Science 130

Science Education Motivation Lecturing 130

Elevate k12

JUNE 27, 2025

Replacing our previous teacher rater model, the new audit process was designed to provide a more holistic view of the LIVE classroom environment, including the overall technology, teacher, Classroom Coach, and student experience. Teachers rated as more engaging in the CEAs consistently earned higher student satisfaction scores.

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Coaching Feedback Achievement Evaluation 98

Edsurge

MAY 16, 2025

Now, district leaders are reassessing those tools to identify redundancies, reduce costs and prioritize what actually works for students and teachers. Today, the focus is on streamlining through an equity lens, says Grace Magley, director of digital and personalized learning. Something sustainable for both teachers and students.

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Evaluation Secondary Education Disabilities Feedback 136

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

That vision became AEF Schools , a place designed for students who needed something differenta structured, supportive environment where learning goes beyond textbooks and tests. Learning That Works for Every Student Imagine a student who is bright, curious, and eager to learn but constantly struggles in a traditional classroom.

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Skills Schools Learning Students 137

Teach Hub

JUNE 27, 2025

As adults, we’ve learned that life can throw curveballs, and sometimes, we’ve to push ourselves to overcome the challenges that lie ahead. Talk about how famous people like Albert Einstein, Whoopi Goldberg, and John Lennon all had learning disabilities but overcame them with hard work and dedication and still made history.

Teaching 94

Teaching Failure Students Feedback 94

Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 11, 2025

There are multiple pathways to holding students accountable for their evidence of learning; one is to focus on cheating, the other is to focus on integrity. A claim about integrity is supported by a learners ability to transparently document and reflect on the learning process and explain or expand on their results.

Academic Integrity 92

Academic Integrity Learning Assignments Feedback 92