eSchool News

JULY 15, 2022

Each summer, the district hosts a special summer learning session offering participating K-8 students unique support and opportunities. MCPS teachers and educational assistants work with small groups of students to provide targeted, focused instruction every day, providing an engaging opportunity to boost participants’ learning.

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Edsurge

JULY 10, 2024

Students from the county apply to the program of their choice during eighth grade, a process that involves taking an admissions test; submitting transcripts, teacher recommendations and a personal video; and entering a lottery, since demand is high.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 19, 2021

Participants who share the activity on social media will be sent a teacher goodie bag. 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. As always, we recommend the challenge for grades four and above.”.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

The Discovery Education Science Techbook series is a comprehensive, research-backed science solution for grades K-12. interdisciplinary K-8 resource,?STEM Through these interactive professional development sessions, participants will learn best practices for integrating their new digital resources into instruction. STEM Connect?blends

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eSchool News

APRIL 6, 2021

Through this new collaboration, educators, students, and families in grades K-12 in 20 schools across the United States are empowered with exciting digital resources, standards-aligned activities, and vetted, high-quality content carefully curated by grade level.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Discovery Education Science Techbooks —which are currently used in classrooms across the United States and Canada—are a comprehensive, research-backed science solution for grades K-12 that combine digital-first teaching and learning resources to deliver impactful, blended instruction in person or at a distance.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Today, the award-winning science series NOVA , produced for PBS by GBH Boston, announced the launch of NOVA Science Studio , a new national program to teach and engage young people through an interdisciplinary curriculum focused on science communication, digital media literacy, and video production.

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Edsurge

MARCH 31, 2021

Participating in a simulation of the Constitutional Convention offered them a structured experience to practice the skills necessary for civic discourse—listening, discussing and compromising. This can eat up days of instructional time before we’re ready to dive into grade-appropriate topics. Democracy isn’t a spectator sport.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The Discovery Education Science Techbook series is a comprehensive, research-backed digital science solution for grades K-12. Through these interactive professional development sessions, participants will learn best practices for integrating their new digital resources into instruction. Science Techbooks. STEM Connect. Mystery Science.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 30, 2022

The Discovery Education Science Techbook series is a comprehensive, research-backed science solution for grades K-12. interdisciplinary K-8 resource,? Through these interactive professional development sessions, participants will learn best practices for integrating their new digital resources into instruction. STEM Connect.

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Edsurge

APRIL 29, 2021

We need all students to behave sustainably and responsibly, and, ultimately, participate in a “green” economy—no matter which college or career pathway they choose. To facilitate more authentic learning, many states have aligned their own standards, and developed frameworks that foster interdisciplinary teaching and learning.

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Edsurge

MAY 15, 2023

Her diverse background in teaching writing, science and coding positioned her well to participate in the Project Topeka pilot, a multifaceted AI program that gave real-time feedback to students to support the development of argumentative writing skills. They were worried about using AI in the grading process.

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Writing English Interdisciplinary Language 189

Edsurge

AUGUST 30, 2017

The learner profile is realized through participation in numerous assessments within each of the dimensions. Pathways are interdisciplinary learning experiences co-designed by the learner and his specialist. The multidimensional competency framework provides a foundation for the development of personal learning plans.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 22, 2023

” ESUSD’s AI Policy Lab is designed as a collaborative, interdisciplinary partnership that encourages responsible AI development, deployment, and usage. In fact, recent data from the state found that most California students don’t meet grade-level standards in math and reading. After all, learning is a journey.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

In addition, each school wanted a solution that presented a holistic, research-based approach to STEM/STEAM that offered participating educators a strong support structure. STEM Connect is a web-based, interdisciplinary K-8 supplemental STEM resource and Experience is Discovery Education’s flexible K-12 digital learning platform.

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Edsurge

JUNE 7, 2017

During the annual April competition, student participants, as young as 4th graders, tackle real-world design challenges like how to build earthquake-proof structures and get arctic explorers safely across ice. began participating in the Tech Challenge more than ten years ago as a team advisor. Putting the humanities back into STEM.

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Edsurge

APRIL 6, 2017

The desire to build cognitive understanding is growing, but many experts assert that in order to do it, the study of AI has to become more interdisciplinary. The mission to make AI consumable is the reason Puri spends his free time coaching a group of fifth-grade girls in Westchester, New York, for the First Lego League robotics competition.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Despite widespread publicity, this student could not find one wildfire victim who had successfully participated in the program. Due to the expectation that teachers can cover unrealistic grade-level standards, they are often strapped for time.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Held annually on November 8 th , National STEM Day unites communities around the importance of teaching science, technology, engineering, and math to students in grades K-12. from Boeing and Discovery Education offers hands-on learning experiences for students in grades 6-12. Ignite My Future in School – e-Learning Modules.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 15, 2024

Engaging in group writing exercises or participating in writing workshops not only facilitates the exchange of ideas and perspectives but also fosters an environment of constructive criticism and mutual support.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

This helps our teachers strengthen their practices and participate in ongoing, reflective coaching at their own pace. — 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.

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k12 Digest

APRIL 26, 2025

This interdisciplinary approach encourages students to think critically, problem-solve, and make connections across different subjects. Joseph Catholic School isnt just about grades; its about building confident, capable students who take ownership of their learning. Technology is another key part of the schools learning experience.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 18, 2019

MVPS is an independent school that serves close to 1,000 students in Pre-K through 12th grade. I was a ninth grade World History teacher at the time and since I taught every ninth grader at the school, I’d be able to implement the change I was making with my new project across the entire grade. Anya was one of them.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 11, 2016

Construct a Hypothesis Through our school model, students experience hands-on interdisciplinary learning through projects, or expeditions, as we call them, that each last 10 to 12 weeks and require students to tackle real world problems that don’t have easy paths to solutions or one right answer. That’s why I’m participating in the #NGLCchat.

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Edsurge

JULY 7, 2022

They’re all adults enrolled in the university’s online Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies program. It’s a mystery that 40-year-old Ruth Cady Bell has wondered about since the fourth grade. Nevertheless, she makes sure each of them participates. They have the option to participate in this bigger world of scholarship,” he says.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

The Discovery Education Science Techbook series is a comprehensive, research-backed science solution for grades K-12. Mystery Science, winner of SIIA’s Best Science Instructional Solution CODiE award for Grades PK-8 , provides K-5 educators simple-to-use, open-and-go, hands-on lessons that inspire students to love science.

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k12 Digest

MARCH 4, 2025

There is a stronger emphasis on interdisciplinary learning, where subjects like science, math, and technology are integrated to reflect real-world applications. With the integration of digital tools and AI, teachers are now guiding students in how to analyse, interpret, and apply information rather than simply delivering content.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

Psychology “Do Now” Writing Prompts & Slides By Loosli Learning Grades: 9th-12th Subjects: Psychology Ideal for psychology classes or any subject focused on critical thinking, these do now writing prompts are an intriguing way to start the day. Should children receive participation trophies if they dont win?

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Edsurge

JULY 14, 2016

Encouraging diverse participation in STEM in middle school is crucial. b.io ) and it’s become an interdisciplinary part of the overall school culture, not just one class. Sixty percent of the participants were girls, and over half of the participants had never coded before. That’s the teacher’s job.

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Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

The value of play in the learning process and in the classroom has been well-studied and documented in early childhood education, but for a variety of reasons, once students reach higher grades, we see less and less playfulness. I loved it, this class was the one [where] I was most outgoing and participated the most.” [The

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Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

The value of play in the learning process and in the classroom has been well-studied and documented in early childhood education, but for a variety of reasons, once students reach higher grades, we see less and less playfulness. I loved it, this class was the one [where] I was most outgoing and participated the most.” [The

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Competency-Based Education: A shift towards competency-based education, focusing on students mastering specific skills rather than adhering strictly to grade levels. Participate in relevant discussions and follow thought leaders in the field. This approach allows for more personalized and flexible learning pathways.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MARCH 12, 2016

More recently, Van Meter has been diving deeply into project-based learning, standards-based grading, competency-based education, and flexible, modular schedules in which students can exercise some choice and determine how much time they need to spend on their various learning endeavors.

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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. Family fled genocide and was chosen by the U.N. to move to the U.S.

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STEM Interdisciplinary Quizzes Math 94

Cult of Pedagogy

APRIL 13, 2025

I’ve always been a fan of this strategy, but during that session, someone asked a question that I couldn’t answer: How do we grade these fairly? If one student is working at a very challenging level, and another is working at a much more basic level, and they both do well on the assignment, should they get the same grade?

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Learning Knowledge Grades Feedback 74

Teaching with a Mountain View

APRIL 25, 2025

This post will cover how to get started, how to increase participation, and specific competitions to consider bringing to your school. There are several my students participate in every year! Math Continental Mathematics League (CML) is a national competition designed for students in grades 2 through 12.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 26, 2023

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