Grades, Interdisciplinary and Student Engagement

Creating a fun robotics lesson that addresses 4 ISTE standards

eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2025

Educators can adopt similar strategies to design interdisciplinary lessons that promote engagement, creativity, and foundational literacy and STEM competencies across grade levels. The fairy tale obstacle course To kick off the lesson, students are grouped into collaborative teams of three.

STEM

STEM Interdisciplinary Collaborative Learning Communication

Why Districts Are Turning to Esports to Reach More Learners

Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2025

Leigh Arnold, an educational technology specialist from the School District of Palm Beach County, noted that “students enjoyed the opportunity to participate in something they love, while educators were thrilled to see them demonstrate their knowledge through creative builds and presentations.” What stood out most?

STEM

STEM Disabilities Interdisciplinary Critical Thinking

Meet Elevate K-12’s 2024-25 Teachers of the Year: Tiffany Barksdale & Stephanie Gonzalez!

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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Teachers Coaching Interdisciplinary Math

ACT Says Grade Inflation Is a Serious Problem. It’s Probably Not.

Edsurge

MAY 16, 2022

Grade inflation is growing, and grade point averages alone are not enough for colleges to make informed decisions about applicants without an objective measure of competence—like, say, a standardized test. In it, ACT researchers found evidence of grade inflation over the past decade—namely, that the average high school GPA increased 0.19

Grades

Grades Testing Interdisciplinary STEM

3 best practices to create a STEM-focused school

eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

We are a STEM-based charter school network serving more than 3,900 students in grades K-12 at seven different campuses. We partner with our local community college to provide a pathway for our students to complete high school while simultaneously earning their associates’ degree in IT.

STEM

STEM Interdisciplinary Schools Fairness

How NGSS transforms science class with hands-on learning

eSchool News

OCTOBER 28, 2015

During this process, students are engaged in their learning and gain a deeper understanding of the science concept being taught. The practices support interdisciplinary learning, too. Pat Dickerson is a sixth grade science teacher at Falcon Creek Middle School in Colorado. Relevant learning.

Science

Science Interdisciplinary STEM Learning

New Data Science Standards Are Needed for a Data-Filled World. Here’s What We Propose.

Edsurge

OCTOBER 11, 2021

A different approach to teaching mathematics is needed—one that develops data literacy for all students. Not only would such an approach be more relevant and increase student engagement, it has the potential to reduce the widespread vulnerability to misleading information shared via social media. In most districts in the U.S.,

Science

Science Interdisciplinary Middle School Middle School

Mesa Public Schools and S.A.V.E. Consortium Name CoderZ as Approved Vendor

eSchool News

MAY 12, 2021

The suite includes scaffolded and leveled, standards-aligned curriculum designed to support STEM, computer science, coding, robotics, and SEL in engaging ways, and to embrace all learners from any and every background. The courses and curriculum engage students in solving gamified challenges by coding a virtual robot.

Interdisciplinary

Interdisciplinary STEM Math Science

Discovery Education and Keysight Technologies Launch New Partnership Supporting Equity of Access in Education

eSchool News

APRIL 6, 2021

(NYSE: KEYS), a leading technology company that delivers advanced design and validation solutions to help accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world, have launched an innovative new public-private partnership that supports student learning and builds academic confidence.

Accessibility

Accessibility Technology Education Interdisciplinary

Alabama’s Huntsville College Preparatory School Selects Discovery Education to Support the Creation of Individualized Academic Experiences for All Students

eSchool News

AUGUST 30, 2022

Through this new collaboration, HCPS’s educators gain access to an award-winning suite of digital resources supporting the school’s mission to provide students with an individualized academic experience that is a catalyst for confidence and curiosity. . interdisciplinary K-8 resource,? Discovery Education Science Techbooks.

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STEM Textbooks Interdisciplinary Social Studies

Hardin County Schools is Leading Kentucky’s Transition to Dynamic Digital Learning Experiences for Science Instruction Through New Partnership with Discovery Education

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

The Discovery Education Science Techbook series is a comprehensive, research-backed science solution for grades K-12. Used in classrooms across the United States and Canada and delivered through Discovery Education’s K-12 platform, the Science Techbook drives engagement with exclusive phenomena and interactive content. STEM Connect?blends

Science

Science STEM Interdisciplinary Middle School

Minnesota’s South Washington County Schools Selects the Discovery Education’s Suite of Digital Services to Support Science Instruction in Grades K-8

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The Discovery Education Science Techbook series is a comprehensive, research-backed digital science solution for grades K-12. Each lesson begins by posing a question commonly asked by young students, which is followed by a series of brief videos and prompts used to guide class discussion. Science Techbooks. STEM Connect.

Science

Science Grades STEM Middle School

What All High Schools Can Draw From Career and Technical Education Programs

Edsurge

JULY 10, 2024

As part of this program at Morris County Vocational School, in New Jersey, where I teach, students engage in research about key issues at our school and learn how to plan effective professional development to support the staff.

High School

High School High School Interdisciplinary Education

The Kiski School: A Transformative Boarding School Experience Rooted in Tradition

k12 Digest

APRIL 26, 2025

Experiential learning is a key component of the curriculum, and students apply their academic knowledge through interdisciplinary projects, real-world applications, and experiential learning opportunities that make education come alive. Outdoor adventures, trips to nearby towns, and cultural excursions keep students engaged and active.

Schools

Schools History Art Culture

Civics Education Is Essential for Creating Engaged Citizens. I’m Hopeful It's About to Make a Comeback.

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.

History

History Social Studies Education Knowledge

Big Deals: Making AI Safe; New STEM Platforms; How To Fix Learning Loss

eSchool News

DECEMBER 22, 2023

We aim to incorporate a wide array of perspectives in this process, including those of policymakers, industry experts, educators, students, and families, to collaboratively develop AI strategies and policies that resonate with our community’s unique needs and principles.” After all, learning is a journey.

STEM

STEM Interdisciplinary Quizzes Ethics

Rewriting the Game of School: An Alternative Model for Learning

Edsurge

AUGUST 30, 2017

We use iReady, and adaptive assessment along with formative observations of students engaged in learning experiences. Student interviews and self reflections help to gather information about a learner’s grit, perseverance and other dispositions. Learners have voice over when, how and where they engage in learning.

Interdisciplinary

Interdisciplinary Coaching Learning Schools

43 back-to-school predictions for the 2024-2025 year

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.

Schools

Schools Coaching STEM Evaluation

Students Create a Pop-Up Makerspace at a Domestic Violence Shelter

Edsurge

APRIL 11, 2019

This project was part of our student-led mobile innovation program and after three months of planning, we were finally ready to set up shop. Making Space Located 30 miles north of Chicago, Lake Forest Country Day School (LFCDS) is an independent school that serves students from pre-k through eighth grade.

Fairness

Fairness Confidentiality Students Interdisciplinary

St. Joseph Catholic School: Empowering Students Through Faith and Knowledge

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!

Knowledge

Knowledge Beliefs Schools Art

Wyoming Catholic School Partners with Global Edtech Leader to Enhance Instruction in Science and All Other Disciplines

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

The Discovery Education Science Techbook series is a comprehensive, research-backed science solution for grades K-12. Used in classrooms across the United States, the Science Techbooks drive engagement with exclusive, phenomena-based, interactive digital content and companion printed resources. STEM Connect.

Science

Science STEM Interdisciplinary Art

Teachers of the Year Say Educators Deserve More Trust

Edsurge

JUNE 1, 2022

He brings that perspective to his work as an eighth grade U.S. And when the pandemic prompted his school to go remote, he devised an innovative way to keep his students engaged in learning about the moments and movements that have shaped the nation’s past and present: virtual field trips. history teacher in Pittsburgh.

Teachers

Teachers Education History Science

How Technology is Transforming Classrooms

k12 Digest

MARCH 4, 2025

Curriculum standards have evolved to meet the needs of todays students by incorporating skills essential for the modern workforce, such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and digital literacy.

Technology

Technology Teaching Methods Critical Thinking Learning Styles

Current Trends in Education

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Schools are incorporating diverse perspectives into curricula, fostering cross-cultural understanding, and preparing students for a globalized world. Competency-Based Education: A shift towards competency-based education, focusing on students mastering specific skills rather than adhering strictly to grade levels.

Education

Education Gamification Blended Learning Hybrid Learning

Innovative ideas for school libraries

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Teachers can create multimedia assessments and activities for their students, who record and embed their responses. Students can find a video, photo, song, podcast, meme, or gif that illustrates a theme in their book. As instructional designers, librarians collaborate with teachers to develop learning materials to reach students best.

Schools

Schools Languages Language Reading

Academic Competitions That Build Connections

Teaching with a Mountain View

APRIL 25, 2025

Create commercials for the morning announcements, hang up posters, have classroom teachers recommend or personally invite specific students, send home informational flyers, or even hold informational nights to help spread the word. Remember to make it fun to keep students engaged!

Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking Participation Essay Math

Reading, Writing, and Thinking in the Age of AI

Faculty Focus

MARCH 6, 2025

Here are a few examples of how concentric thinking can be fostered through writing tasks that focus more on learning than evaluation: Pre-Class Reflections : Before class, students might write a short response prioritizing the most compelling argument from the assigned reading.

Writing

Writing Reading Assignments Disciplinary Thinking

Reading, Writing, and Thinking in the Age of AI

Faculty Focus

MARCH 6, 2025

Here are a few examples of how concentric thinking can be fostered through writing tasks that focus more on learning than evaluation: Pre-Class Reflections : Before class, students might write a short response prioritizing the most compelling argument from the assigned reading.

Writing

Writing Reading Assignments Disciplinary Thinking

Is the Post-Pandemic Era Ripe for Rethinking High School?

Edsurge

AUGUST 28, 2023

If you look at the sum total of the efforts, I’m not sure you’d give them the highest grades,” he said. He suggested that it might help to change the schedule of the school day, so that it offers more opportunities for students to move around, and, he explained, to “actually communicate with somebody about how the day is going.”

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High School High School Schools Assignments

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Creating a fun robotics lesson that addresses 4 ISTE standards

Why Districts Are Turning to Esports to Reach More Learners

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Meet Elevate K-12’s 2024-25 Teachers of the Year: Tiffany Barksdale & Stephanie Gonzalez!

ACT Says Grade Inflation Is a Serious Problem. It’s Probably Not.

3 best practices to create a STEM-focused school

How NGSS transforms science class with hands-on learning

New Data Science Standards Are Needed for a Data-Filled World. Here’s What We Propose.

Mesa Public Schools and S.A.V.E. Consortium Name CoderZ as Approved Vendor

Discovery Education and Keysight Technologies Launch New Partnership Supporting Equity of Access in Education

Alabama’s Huntsville College Preparatory School Selects Discovery Education to Support the Creation of Individualized Academic Experiences for All Students

Hardin County Schools is Leading Kentucky’s Transition to Dynamic Digital Learning Experiences for Science Instruction Through New Partnership with Discovery Education

Minnesota’s South Washington County Schools Selects the Discovery Education’s Suite of Digital Services to Support Science Instruction in Grades K-8

What All High Schools Can Draw From Career and Technical Education Programs

The Kiski School: A Transformative Boarding School Experience Rooted in Tradition

Civics Education Is Essential for Creating Engaged Citizens. I’m Hopeful It's About to Make a Comeback.

Big Deals: Making AI Safe; New STEM Platforms; How To Fix Learning Loss

Rewriting the Game of School: An Alternative Model for Learning

43 back-to-school predictions for the 2024-2025 year

Students Create a Pop-Up Makerspace at a Domestic Violence Shelter

St. Joseph Catholic School: Empowering Students Through Faith and Knowledge

Wyoming Catholic School Partners with Global Edtech Leader to Enhance Instruction in Science and All Other Disciplines

Teachers of the Year Say Educators Deserve More Trust

How Technology is Transforming Classrooms

Current Trends in Education

Innovative ideas for school libraries

Academic Competitions That Build Connections

Reading, Writing, and Thinking in the Age of AI

Reading, Writing, and Thinking in the Age of AI

Is the Post-Pandemic Era Ripe for Rethinking High School?

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