eSchool News

OCTOBER 28, 2015

The practices support interdisciplinary learning, too. Check out these books from the NSTA Press: Doing Good Science in Middle School, A Practical STEM Guide by Jorgenson, Vanosdall, Massey, and Cleveland. Pat Dickerson is a sixth grade science teacher at Falcon Creek Middle School in Colorado.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Although data science is interdisciplinary, one possible home for data science standards is in mathematics standards, as there are important mathematical tools and methods that support data science. high-achieving students engage in what is known as a “race to calculus,” missing courses in middle school to get to the calculus pinnacle.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

. –James Hood, Principal, Rodburn Elementary School , Rowan County Schools The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are transforming the educational landscape, ushering in a more integrated and dynamic approach to teaching and learning.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

In collaboration with Discovery Education —the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place—HCS is integrating a suite of award-winning, flexible digital resources into teaching and learning across the district’s elementary and middle schools. interdisciplinary K-8 resource,?STEM

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The next generation of renewable energy workers who will power New Jersey are sitting in middle school classrooms right now,” said John Dempsey, CEO of Bluepoint Wind, a partnership between Ocean Winds (OW), an international offshore wind energy company and joint-venture between EDPR and ENGIE, and New York-based Global Infrastructure Partners.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Stoney Rogers, Technology Integration Specialist, Pascagoula-Gautier School District, Mississippi Stoney Rogers is a Technology Integration Specialist for the Pascagoula-Gautier School District (PGSD), where he collaborates with Pre-K through 12th-grade teachers to seamlessly integrate technology resources into the classroom.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 19, 2021

The feedback from teachers was exemplary, so we want to see that number grow during these essential back-to-school months,” said CEO of CoderZ, Ido Yerushalmi. Our mission this year is to introduce 200,000 more students to the interdisciplinary skills that STEM develops, including future-ready skills, SEL, and more.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Charlotte, NC — Minnesota’s South Washington County (SoWashCo) Schools today announced a new partnership with Discovery Education supporting science education in K-8 classrooms across the district. SoWashCo Schools is a suburban district located southeast of St. Science Techbooks. STEM Connect. Mystery Science.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Critical Thinking Development in Middle School Education Fostеring critical thinking skills in middlе school еducation is paramount to equipping studеnts with thе intеllеctual tools necessary for succеss.

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Edsurge

MAY 15, 2023

Recently, EdSurge spoke to Hadzovic about her experiences using AI in her instructional practices in middle school English classes. Aida Hadzovic English Language Arts Teacher, Brooklyn School District Hadzovic: At first, to be honest, I was hesitant. They were worried about using AI in the grading process.

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Edsurge

MARCH 31, 2021

Consequently, for the simulations to be effective learning experiences, I must then teach them the foundational knowledge they should have been taught in younger grades. This can eat up days of instructional time before we’re ready to dive into grade-appropriate topics. history and civics to be studied in an interdisciplinary manner.

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2024

Utilizing interdisciplinary teaching systems to make core concepts, including English, biology, and mathematics, relevant for real-world applications and future career pathways. As the Vale Middle School CTE teacher, Mr. Knapp’s innovative approach not only inspires but also empowers our students to reach their full potential.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 15, 2024

Embracing Interdisciplinary Connections Writing is not an isolated endeavor; rather, it is inextricably intertwined with various disciplines, ranging from philosophy and psychology to sciences and the arts.

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Edsurge

JUNE 1, 2022

Her mother was a middle school science teacher whose parenting “really incorporated a lot of that curiosity and wonder and awe, kind of like we saw at the Smithsonian here today,” she says. Rivera grew up to become a middle school science teacher, too. He brings that perspective to his work as an eighth grade U.S.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

In practice, however, teachers tend to seek out specialists for a technological solution that makes an assignment or grading practice more efficient: A teacher takes a new tool or technique and applies it to previous content or assignments. These interactions are transactional rather than transformational; they enforce the status quo.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 11, 2018

This is the second part of a two-part story looking at how one school is piloting MIT research on playful assessments to measure student growth. Part of the Albemarle County School District, Community Middle feels and functions differently than most other schools in America. Three class schedules from Community Middle.

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k12 Digest

APRIL 26, 2025

The school blends tradition with forward-thinking education, creating an environment where students grow both academically and creatively. This interdisciplinary approach encourages students to think critically, problem-solve, and make connections across different subjects. We love our Mass Buddies! Saucedo says enthusiastically.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

. — Edson Barton, CEO, YouScience The Science of Reading continues to gain momentum in changing how educators approach reading instruction, particularly in foundational skills for Grades K-3. We see older readers struggle with foundational literacy skills, which are often only taught up until the third grade.

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k12 Digest

MARCH 4, 2025

He currently serves as the Proud Superintendent of the Texarkana Arkansas School District, where he is committed to making a lasting impact on students, educators, and the community. He later became the Assistant Superintendent of School Leadership for Kansas City Public Schools before taking the helm in Texarkana.

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Edsurge

JULY 14, 2016

Many of them would enjoy the creative problem-solving of engineering—and they won’t know unless they choose, enjoy, and stay involved in engineering coursework during middle and high school. Encouraging diverse participation in STEM in middle school is crucial. That’s the teacher’s job.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MARCH 30, 2015

Learned enough English to transition into regular classes in 8th grade, finished all high school coursework by 11th grade, now taking 5 AP classes as a senior. In 9th grade, participated in an aviation program at the Des Moines International Airport. Peek Into a STEM Classroom: Hoover High School.

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Teaching with a Mountain View

APRIL 25, 2025

Academic competitions can be exciting and rewarding additions to your school club options. For upper elementary and middle school students, these challenges not only promote academic growth and productive struggle but also social connections. It focuses on enhancing problem-solving skills through timed, written tests.

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