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. I gave the feedback to a teacher who was shocked at how many times she said Tell me, when she looked back at the video.

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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. Needless to say, the 2020-2021 school year has been intense. End-of-the-year Exit Ticket or Feedback Form. You might be surprised by their answers. What was lost?

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Charlotte, NC Discovery Education , the creators of indispensable K-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world, today announced an exciting new slate of standards-aligned educational content and instructional resources for Back-to-School 2025 that will inspire teachers and engage students.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

In this post, Sarah Dunn , a high school math teacher, shares her favorite technology tools and online activities. I was specifically interested in using technology to give students immediate feedback. I use the activity builder in Desmos to give students immediate feedback with the card sort and the computation layer.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Mr. Johnson was willing to provide feedback on drafts. Fortunately, schools and society seem to be entering an era in which AI could completely upend the dysfunctional part of my 9th-grade English experience. But that’s only a risk if schools and teachers hold a low bar for what they expect of their students.

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eSchool News

APRIL 14, 2023

Since the public release of ChatGPT took the world by storm last fall, many educators have worried about students using the highly advanced, artificially intelligent chatbot for cheating on school assignments by passing off AI-generated work as their own.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 25, 2020

As the year comes to a close, I encourage teachers to take a moment and collect feedback from students about their experiences learning online in the last few months. I think it’s likely that schools will begin the year online or adopt a blended learning model that allows for fewer students on campus at one time.

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eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2024

Here are five strategies that school leaders can implement to accomplish this goal. Celebrate achievements: Reflecting on the successes of the school year is crucial for boosting morale and motivation among students and staff. Highlighting success stories : Use newsletters, social media, and school websites to share success stories.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 21, 2021

giving them feedback or facilitating meaningful interactions among students), that translates into more work after the lesson as teachers feel pressure to take stacks of student work home. When will the teacher work directly with students to provide additional support, guidance, or feedback? Whole Group Rotation Model.

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eSchool News

MAY 20, 2025

The structure of our schools revolves around standardized schedules: 180 days in a school year, 45 minutes for a lesson, five days a week. Outside of school, success often depends on persistence, practice, and timing that matches individual needs. Its absurd.

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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.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 10, 2022

Teaching has always been a demanding profession, but this school year takes the cake! Yet, the last two years have highlighted how crucial school is for students and families. Teachers are navigating substitute teacher shortages, COVID protocols, and record numbers of absent students in addition to the normal demands of this job.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

During the teacher check-ins, teachers meet one-on-one with students to review their work, provide focused feedback, discuss their progress, and make adjustments to their individual playlists to ensure they continue making progress. Teachers can use this time to facilitate conferences, provide feedback, or conduct side-by-side assessments.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 12, 2023

1 Hard to Motivate After a Long Day at School After spending six to seven hours in a structured, often high-pressure academic environment, students face the additional burden of homework. Other students may work part-time jobs after school, leaving less time for homework. Too often, feedback is given on finished products.

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Her career spans roles as an elementary teacher, instructional coach, mentor, special education administrator, and elementary school principal. She currently serves as the principal of Austin Steward Elementary School #46 in Rochester, New York. Lecture is a common passive learning practice.

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eSchool News

JULY 5, 2024

Phil Murphy’s call to create an “artificial intelligence moonshot” in New Jersey, the state’s department of education unveiled a set of resources last week aimed at helping educators understand, implement, and manage artificial intelligence in schools, state education officials said.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2024

students who wouldn’t see college as the automatic next step after high school. This insight sparked a year-long project to redesign our high school model. This insight sparked a year-long project to redesign our high school model. These big picture changes will transform our high schools.

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k12 Digest

MAY 15, 2025

Carl Morris, Co-Founder of educave, draws on extensive insights gained while building and scaling other EdTech and Education businesses, such as The Online School, EDAI, and Carfax Education. Unlike traditional educational models, where feedback loops stretch across days or weeks, virtual tutors close these loops in seconds.

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eSchool News

JULY 12, 2024

The report offers insight into how teachers’ perceptions of AI use in the classroom have evolved since the start of the 2023–24 school year. Schools should continue to prioritize effective AI implementation to fully realize its potential to enhance educational outcomes.

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eSchool News

JUNE 6, 2024

Key points: Light-touch, low-cost interventions focused on attendance can pay dividends Student success is impacted by issues outside of school, survey finds How bullying contributes to K-12 student absenteeism For more news on student success, visit eSN’s SEL & Well-Being hub One surefire way to support student success?

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Its a familiar story for many parentswatching their child struggle in school, knowing they are capable but somehow unable to thrive in a traditional classroom. They envisioned a school where children who didnt fit the standard mold could still succeed, not just academically but socially and emotionally.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Work-based learning partnerships are not just an add-on to the high school experience; they’re a transformative element that can lead to remarkable success. Consider the case of Sarah, an EHS student who spent part of her school day working at an advanced manufacturing organization.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

When I work with schools that have already adopted the UDL framework, they immediately recognize how blended learning can help teachers to implement many of the principles of UDL more effectively. These routines can help students to develop critical self-regulation skills necessary to succeed both in and beyond school.

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Universal Design Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Learning 545

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 31, 2020

It does not need to go to school to learn. Is something happening at home that is making it hard for them to focus on school? 4 Ask students for feedback. Feedback typically flows from teacher to student, but feedback should be a two-way street. 1 Relationships need to be our #1 priority. .

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Learning Blended Learning Assignments Feedback 544

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Bell Ringer Retrieval practice Review activities Spiral review Spark Activity Encourage inquiry Pique interest in a topic Present a creative writing prompt Goal Setting Set an academic, personal, or behavioral goal for the week Reflect on the actions/behaviors needed to reach that goal Feedback Form Ask students to provide feedback.

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Evaluation Feedback Writing Assignments 546

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

These adaptations could be in the form of suggesting next steps, providing remediation, controlling pacing, or providing feedback based on analysis of the students performance. As we look at what the messaging should be, how can it be simplified for both school leaders and for teachers in understanding what it is?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Ed Madison, a media professor and researcher at the UOs School of Journalism and Communication , created Sassy, an online career coach thats been officially adopted by the state of Oregon. Knapp plans to integrate Sassy into his future curriculum to help middle school students get a jump-start on career planning.

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High School High School Coaching Schools 288

Catlin Tucker

JULY 19, 2020

2020-2021 promises to be an unpredictable school year. Most of the teachers I know, including my husband and most of my friends, are not sure whether they will be returning to school on a hybrid schedule or teaching entirely online. That is making it a challenge to prepare for the new school year.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The school systems and dynamic leaders that embrace change will succeed and create an educational environment that is more equitable and prepares students for their futures. .” Those districts and systems have successfully implemented changes and innovations since the pandemic started. “Innovation should spark success.

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Failure Schools Art Feedback 296

eSchool News

JUNE 3, 2025

Key points: The way software is trained has an impact on its ability to detect AI Can technology help schools prevent AI-based cheating? How will schools replace devices bought during the pandemic? Individually, the five experts ranged in effectiveness from 97.3 percent to 59.3

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Recent national test scores found that our country’s eighth graders are still a full school year behind pre-COVID levels in their reading and math achievements. As the executive principal at the Emma Donnan campus of Adelante Schools in Indianapolis, I want my students to be successful. As a school leader, I know I need to delegate.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Lamar Consolidated Independent School District (LCISD) recently updated its security with a new hi-tech addition: Weapons Detection Systems from Athena Security, an Austin company on the cutting edge of safety technology. Athena CTO and co-founder Chris Ciabarra believes this could be a game changer for schools, airports, and hospitals.

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eSchool News

MAY 23, 2025

What are you using AI for in your school/classroom? school districts are beginning to see the tangible benefits of AI-powered tools for neurodiverse learners. For instance, Humble Independent School District in Texas adopted an AI-driven tool called Ucnlearn to manage its expanding dyslexia intervention programs.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 4, 2020

When teachers are working with students online, their role as facilitator encompasses their interactions with students in conferences, the feedback they give students on their work, and their ability to assist students in making meaning in online discussions, both synchronous and asynchronous.

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eSchool News

MAY 9, 2024

By prioritizing cultural responsiveness, school leaders can foster a sense of belonging and empowerment among students, teachers, and the broader school community. Educators should be encouraged to reflect on their teaching practices, seek feedback from colleagues and students, and engage in ongoing professional learning opportunities.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

AASA is excited to join forces with Cognia and expand upon our deep bench of timely supports for school leaders,” said Dr. David Shuler, executive director of AASA. “By

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eSchool News

APRIL 24, 2025

For me, it took authentic practice and constant feedback from experienced birders. If I could start my teaching career again, I would request professional development days to observe beyond my content area, grade level, and even my school. Ask them to observe you, give you feedback, or watch footage of you teaching.

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