eSchool News

JULY 2, 2025

The Buck Institute for Education (dba PBLWorks ), a national provider of professional development for high-quality Project Based Learning (PBL), is launching PBLWorks TEACH , a web-based application with ready-to-use, standards-aligned, Gold-Standard PBL projects for middle school math, science, English Language Arts, and social studies.

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eSchool News

MAY 21, 2025

Students are missing school at record-high rates–not because they dont want to be there, but because significant barriers are blocking the door to get in. Its easy to associate chronic absenteeism with the stereotype of the disillusioned hooky-playing student. Yet, curing the crisis will take more than a bill.

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Schools Culture Communication Accessibility 291

Edsurge

MAY 12, 2025

Its a question that high school and middle school math teachers have heard many times. Procedural, boring and, in some cases, totally outdated , math lessons just dont seem to pull students in. Students plug away at tough procedures, such as geometric proofs, but dont know why they are doing it.

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Math Motivation High School High School 184

Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2025

Chris Gethard, a veteran comedian and improv teacher, posed this question to a group of high school students in Northern California at a Laughing Together workshop he was leading. When I was a kid, I convinced myself that I hated avocados,” Gethard remembered the student saying.

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Students Failure Disabilities Game-Based Learning 110

Faculty Focus

JUNE 1, 2025

I read Susan Blums Ungrading as a first-year graduate student and was immediately smitten. At the same time, COVID-19 forced many seasoned instructors to grapple with assessing their students, making alternative assessment more mainstream. Each point corresponds to a specific objective and is graded complete/incomplete.

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k12 Digest

JULY 1, 2025

Steven Sgourdos has a passion for fostering intellectual curiosity and critical thinking in his students. His educational philosophy is centered on nurturing students’ thirst for knowledge and preparing them to do meaningful work in the future. That number should stop us in our tracks. It’s learning that sticks because it’s meaningful.

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eSchool News

MAY 8, 2025

Key points: Lowering the academic bar is a disservice to students and families Leading (again) in uncertainty Five years on: COVIDs impact on schoolsand whats next for education For more news on educational progress, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub We are living in an Ozempic era.

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Edsurge

JUNE 20, 2025

When she needed a fun end-of-year activity for her first-grade students incorporating Candyland, gummy bears and phonics, Irene Farmer turned to ChatGPT. “It The AI provided the creative spark, but Farmer brings the pedagogical expertise and knowledge of her specific students to make it work. Differentiation takes so much time.

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Edsurge

JULY 8, 2025

While social media, bullying and loneliness have long been flagged as top concerns among educators for their students, a new report shows the biggest concern for kids is balancing it all. The kicker: Students didn't share these concerns with adults in their lives. It’s, ‘I know you know you're struggling. How are you dealing with it?’

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 16, 2025

But their reluctance has less to do with what’s happening in class and more to do with their identities as students. The key to engaging reluctant high schoolers is to get them more interested in their own learning. Shift to a student-centered classroom 8. Table of Contents 1. Begin with a fresh start 2.

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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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eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2025

New York, NY – Counslr , a leading B2B mental health and wellness platform , announced today that it has expanded its footprint into the State of Texas starting with a partnership with Colorado Independent School District (ISD) in Colorado City, TX. For more information, please visit www.counslr.com.

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eSchool News

JUNE 16, 2025

Fortunately, a wide range of high-quality digital tools can help K-12 learners stay curious and build STEM skills throughout the summer months. NASA’s STEM Engagement Portal NASA’s STEM Engagement Portal is a goldmine for students fascinated by space, engineering, and science. or “Can a tree grow without seeds?”–and

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k12 Digest

JULY 1, 2025

Steven Sgourdos has a passion for fostering intellectual curiosity and critical thinking in his students. His educational philosophy is centered on nurturing students’ thirst for knowledge and preparing them to do meaningful work in the future. That number should stop us in our tracks. It’s learning that sticks because it’s meaningful.

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Learning Critical Thinking History Secondary Education 130

Edsurge

JULY 14, 2025

When a high school student uses AI to design a community mural or a college freshman collaborates with peers across continents on a digital storytelling project, it’s clear the boundaries of learning are shifting. EdSurge: What skills matter most for students’ futures, and how are institutions responding?

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 7, 2025

Teaching 8th grade ELA can be a uniquely rewarding experience, as long as you’ve got the right tools. A good classroom management system, a novel list, and a set of writing prompts go a long way to set students and teachers up for success. But is that enough to prepare new teenagers for 9th grade?

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Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2025

A first grade teacher with no formal CS background, she jumped at the chance to explore how computer science principles could enhance early literacy instruction — and ended up transforming her classroom in the process. At the heart of the plan was a bold goal: provide every student with access to computer science education.

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2025

Louis school, I often point out to students that the most significant changes in America have come from people standing up to authority. Instead of assuming this was the case for my classroom, I did what any unsure teacher does and asked my students directly. They are for everyone. I have control over their actions and learning.

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Multiple Choice Questions History Students Beliefs 115

Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2025

The energy was electric: Three teams of students from three neighboring school systems faced off in a high-stakes competition, their colorful jerseys and team pride on full display. For the students, it was more than a game. For many students, these programs provide a sense of belonging and a platform for leadership.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 14, 2025

This list of 8th grade writing prompts is sure to put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboards!) 10 8th Grade Social-Emotional Writing Prompts Social-emotional learning is a way for students to find their place in the world around them while staying in touch with their own wants and needs. Should students have to take P.E.

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Edsurge

APRIL 24, 2025

The youngest Zoomers, as theyre also known, are around 13 years old and still have years left in public school systems dealing with frequent upheavals due to federal-level uncertainty , politicization of essential services like libraries and ongoing challenges to helping students get on grade level. residents.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 23, 2025

Today: K-12 Technology Curriculum Overview The K-12 Technology Curriculum is Common Core and ISTE aligned, and outlines what should be taught when so students have the necessary scaffolding to use tech for grade level state standards and school curriculum. Lessons build on each other kindergarten through 5th grade.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 9, 2025

It’s the first day of school, and your high school class is quiet. How do you get students interacting when they’re feeling shy, all while keeping your class management under control? Use these ice breakers for high school students on the first day of class or when starting a new semester.

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Edsurge

JULY 10, 2025

As classrooms across America become increasingly diverse, with growing populations of multilingual learners and students from various cultural backgrounds, school districts face a critical challenge: selecting educational technology that truly serves all students. Our tight bond helps every student.”

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Teach Hub

APRIL 23, 2025

Some students struggle to see how numbers fit together, while others find it plain boring. As a teacher, that makes engaging students in math a real challenge. Here are creative strategies tailored for young students, middle schoolers, and high schoolers to make math more engaging and meaningful. The good news?

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Elevate k12

JUNE 11, 2025

Both Tiffany (Elementary General Ed & Gifted) and Stephanie (Middle & High School Math) have modeled remarkable teaching by crafting and upholding the perfect LIVE learning environment, expertly planning for their classes, and nurturing a culture of collaboration, growth, professionalism, and strong student engagement and outcomes.

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Edsurge

MAY 5, 2025

Students today are shaping identities that will guide them through careers spanning the decades ahead. As educators and industry leaders, we must ask: What do students and their teachers need to prepare for a future that is still unfolding? Every student deserves access; its a fundamental part of literacy.

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Science Education Ethics Students 107

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 13, 2025

If you’re staring at blank walls and not sure what to fill them with (or are in need of new ideas), never fear: The TPT community has plenty of back-to-school bulletin board ideas to inspire you and your students. Create a board that highlights your students and their stories. It’s time to say “welcome back” with style.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

Perfect as bell-ringers, exit tickets, or brain breaks for high school , these five-minute writing ideas are a great way to get students into a writing state of mind right after the bell rings. Have students write to the prompt before class begins. What are your goals for high school ?

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Cult of Pedagogy

JUNE 22, 2025

Like most language arts/English teachers, I always wanted to share my love of reading with my students. When wondering how to engage my students as readers, I started by reflecting on my own reading history and what initially got me excited about the printed word. The first book series I remember reading was in fourth and fifth grade.

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Cal Matters

JUNE 26, 2025

In summary Colleges and universities renew Turnitin subscriptions year after year even though its flawed detectors are expensive and require students to let the company keep their papers forever. Why would students write anything themselves, instructors wondered, if a chatbot could do it for them?

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Plagiarism Assignments Academic Integrity Writing 117

Cal Matters

JUNE 25, 2025

In summary Five years after COVID shut down most California high schools, today’s college students describe a difficult transition to adulthood, marked by fear, loss and a lack of preparation. Across California students grappled with transitioning to college during the pandemic.

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k12

JUNE 24, 2025

12th grade student and SAC intern SAC Blog Series: Each year, the K12 Marketing Department hires a cohort of high school interns known as the Student Advisory Council or SAC. Let’s get to know these amazing SAC students. We asked them what makes online school so great, and here’s what Madison had to say.

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Schools Grades Students Online Learning 52

Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2025

At Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS), educators are determined to make sure both answers are “yes.” Their mission is to ensure every student is “ AI ready ” — prepared to use emerging technologies, like generative AI, in an ethical and responsible manner in school, life and future work, regardless of where those careers take them.

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Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 11, 2025

As the potential for students to misuse AI tools raises ongoing questions about accountability, cheating, and academic integrity, a scandal from the past offers insights into the future. 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.

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Academic Integrity Learning Assignments Feedback 92

Edsurge

MAY 13, 2025

When Angela Dominguez took the helm of Donna Independent School District in Texas in 2021, she thought the districts original decision to use most of its federal Elementary and Secondary School Relief (ESSER) money to pay for existing fourth- and fifth-grade teacher positions was short-sighted. she recalled.

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Coaching Math Achievement Grades 138

k12

JULY 14, 2025

12th grade student and SAC intern Meet Madison, a leader at her K12-powered high school esports program. I’ve been with my K12-powered school for four years and a competitive player for my high school esports program for three. This means that students can play on multiple platforms.

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