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. Making Computer Science Relevant and Relatable A key takeaway for these educators was the power of language.

Science 144

Science Teachers Critical Thinking STEM 144

k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

For instance, at B.School, we designed a cross-subject project around the theme “Our Green Neighborhood,” where students from Grades 3 to 5 explored science (recycling, energy use), math (data collection), and language arts (report writing and public speaking) through hands-on fieldwork and community interviews.

Interdisciplinary 248

Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 248

Teach Thought

JULY 10, 2025

Letter grades are indeed first subjective evaluations of knowledge proficiency, but once they are passed to the hands of the students, they become game components, passed around as proof of the completion of some task, or the achievement of some desired goal (mastering a standard, fulfilling the requirements of an assignment, etc.)

Gamification 104

Gamification Motivation Learning Learning Styles 104

Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2025

I walked into classrooms where ninth graders were reading at a third-grade level. PASS Network was going to be a bridge — connecting families to the language, policies and strategies they needed to push for change from within. Writing handbooks. Where intervention was nonexistent. But then, the world stopped. Absolutely.

Schools 148

Schools Beliefs Culture Testing 148

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 11, 2025

Ready to ignite your students’ imaginations and sharpen their writing skills? With these engaging 7th grade writing prompts, students will dive into a world of self-expression. They’re developing the skills to investigate real-world topics, explain ideas clearly, and write with purpose.

Writing 52

Writing Grades Essay Middle School 52

Elevate k12

MAY 15, 2025

Thats especially true when youre supporting multilingual learners (MLs), who are navigating both academic content and a new language at the same time. Try This: Imagine youre teaching a new ecology unit to your 8 th grade science class. Make Language Visual with Graphic Organizers Graphic organizers arent just cute.

Language 52

Language Languages Participation Writing 52

Brown Bag Teacher

JULY 16, 2025

By fourth and fifth grade, students encounter thousands of new words across content areas—many of them multisyllabic, abstract, and Greek or Latin in origin. Morphology is the study of morphemes —the smallest units of meaning in language. Word building, sentence writing, vocabulary mapping, and word detective tasks build fluency.

Teaching 52

Teaching Language Languages Writing 52

k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

For instance, at B.School, we designed a cross-subject project around the theme “Our Green Neighborhood,” where students from Grades 3 to 5 explored science (recycling, energy use), math (data collection), and language arts (report writing and public speaking) through hands-on fieldwork and community interviews.

Interdisciplinary 144

Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 144

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Whether its writing a research paper with academic integrity or designing a technology solution that addresses a global issue, Elmwood girls learn how to think deeply and act responsibly. Elmwood encourages students to create and lead clubs that reflect their passionswhether thats robotics, creative writing, or cultural heritage.

Schools 210

Schools Culture Interdisciplinary Beliefs 210

Faculty Focus

MAY 15, 2025

Download it here: [link] In higher education, we often track student success through grades, credit hours, and retention rates. Many were enrolled in leadership-focused sections of FSHN 101 and 120 and took on active roles in the analysis, writing, and design of the final open-access book: What Your Students Arent Telling You.

Disabilities 53

Disabilities Course Design Lecturing Students 53

Cult of Pedagogy

JUNE 22, 2025

Like most language arts/English teachers, I always wanted to share my love of reading with my students. But with the advent of technology, the internet, and cell phones, it seemed like reading for pleasure (not to mention the requisite attention span) had gone the way of buggy whips, writing quills, and powdered wigs.

Reading 76

Reading English Grades Attention 76

Organized Classroom

JUNE 13, 2025

Packet includes 24 pages, 10 customizable covers for your to personalize, and is perfect for grades 2 and up! Even add your own images into the writing (the only caveat to this is that the image must be hosted on the internet somewhere already as you need a URL. Need a blank writing template for students just to free write?

Writing 83

Writing Art Language Languages 83

Teaching with a Mountain View

JULY 10, 2025

We tag-teamed – every morning, I taught all the math, reading, and writing, and in the afternoon he would teach science and social studies. Share Your Schedule Every day, just like when I teach entire classes, I would write out our schedule on the board. It makes them super relevant, engaging, and high-interest for your home schoolers.

Teachers 52

Teachers Math Social Studies Language 52

Cult of Pedagogy

JUNE 8, 2025

So when we were seeing research studies or classroom examples of culturally sustaining pedagogy, they tended to focus on race or language or culture, and disability wasn’t sort of fleshed out. Children’s] books can be useful no matter the grade level that you’re working with,” Rabinowitz says.

Disabilities 91

Disabilities Teaching Culture Special Education 91

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

High schoolers write a lot every school day. How can you help them improve their writing skills and have fun at the same time? Thats where daily writing prompts come in! Write a thank-you note to someone in your life. Have students write to the prompt before class begins. Do you like watching sports live or on TV?

High School 52

High School High School Writing Essay 52

Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 11, 2025

The official corrected the mistake by writing down the time Ruiz had told him. The pressure students feel to get high grades and the pressure for teachers to give them are both real. In classrooms where teachers emphasize performance goals (errorless performance on tasks, points, and grades), students are more likely to cheat.

Academic Integrity 92

Academic Integrity Learning Feedback Assignments 92

Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 19, 2025

Teaching Strategies and Innovation Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics Grades K-12 – A resource filled with strategies to encourage deep mathematical thinking in students. The Writing Revolution 2.0 – A comprehensive guide to teaching writing as a foundational skill across subjects.

Reading 59

Reading Skills Teachers Classroom Management 59

1 plus 1 plus 1 equals 1

JULY 1, 2025

Grades: Grades 4th–12th (levels vary) Approach: Editing-based. Grades: 1st–8th Approach: Traditional workbook style, incremental lessons with exercises. Grades: 1st–4th (Books 1–4) Approach: Classical, scripted, teacher-led lessons with memorization and copywork. GRAMMAR We used Fix It! See a full review I wrote here !

Curriculum 52

Curriculum Teaching Philosophy Quizzes Learning Styles 52

Reading Power Gear

JUNE 17, 2025

Ashley promises to wait with her uncle by the train tracks, in remembrance of what was lost and she promises to never forget the their culture or language. A dual-language edition in English and Mi’gmaq. Recommended for middle grades (Grades 6-9) (Heartdrum, 2022) Thank you for stopping by! In English and Diné.(Orca

History 66

History Culture Language Languages 66

k12

JUNE 27, 2025

Catching Up: Did your kid end the school year with some grades that were lower than anticipated? A curriculum tailored to your kid’s needs can assist with: Maintaining Momentum: The brain is a muscle, and like any muscle, the longer you don’t use it, the weaker it gets. Retaking Courses: If your kid fails a class, don’t panic.

Curriculum 52

Curriculum Learning Styles Schools Students 52

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. I attended until 7th grade, so most of my school experience is actually with an in-person school. “I I also enjoy writing very much. By: Madison B.,

Schools 52

Schools Grades Students Online Learning 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 27, 2025

Create a Word Wall: Have students write down words and quotes that feel relevant to the goals they listed. Vision Board Student Workbook By Danielle Knight Grades: 4th-12th Subjects: English Language Arts Students will create a 15×20 vision board using this eight-section guide.

Learning Disabilities 52

Learning Disabilities Disabilities Students Art 52

k12

JULY 7, 2025

Whether you’re looking for a quick math refresher, an engaging science video, or a writing prompt that’ll make your kid say, “That was fun!”—K12 Subject Areas (math, language arts, science, history, and more) – Your child can go from “I hate math!” This super-flexible tool is the secret weapon you didn’t know you were missing.

Learning 52

Learning Math Game-Based Learning Learning Styles 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 16, 2025

You can also celebrate this important month by showcasing Hispanic history, culture, and the Spanish language in your curriculum, no matter what class you teach. Hispanic Heritage Month Teaching Slides by forkin4th Grades: 2nd-5th Subjects: Character Education, Latino and Hispanic Studies Standards: CCSS SL.2.3,

Activities 52

Activities Culture English Language 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 9, 2025

Trivia Train: Write a topic on the board (such as weather or animals) and have each student name a fact they know about it. Snowball Fight: After students write an interesting fact about themselves on a piece of paper, they crumple up the paper and have an in-class “snowball fight.” See who can name the missing item. 1, 2, 4, L.1,

High School 52

High School High School Questions Activities 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

MAY 30, 2025

Get kids ready for the next grade Over the summer, you can help prepare for whats next by reviewing key skills from the past year and gently introducing concepts theyll encounter soon. Tackle a hands-on project together Let kids take on small projects like starting a mini vegetable garden, writing a short story, or creating art.

Teaching 52

Teaching STEM Art Learning 52

eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2025

She no longer feels comfortable inviting students in her argument and persuasion class to discuss and write about politics and current events. We do all these DEI trainings, and our kids still can’t read and write on grade level,” she said. “We We still have a 30-percentage-point gap between Black and white students.

Education 158

Education Disabilities Questions Counselling 158

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 30, 2025

2 | EDITABLE By Lana’s Classroom Grades: 6th-12th Subjects: English Language Arts Fifty riddles and accompanying solutions make it easy to incorporate daily riddles into your class period. Negative Exponent Riddle Me Worksheet by Learning Made Radical By Learning Made Radical Grades: 8th-9th Subjects: Algebra, Math Standards: CCSS 8.EE.A.1

High School 52

High School High School Schools Math 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 23, 2025

Should texting language be in the dictionary? Fun Debate Topics Persuasive Speaking Activity Middle School, High School By Lindsay Ann Learning Grades: 6th-9th Subjects: English Language Arts, Speaking & Listening Standards: CCSS SL.9-10.4, Should grades matter a lot when it comes to a student’s future career?

High School 52

High School High School Schools Counselling 52

Teach Hub

MAY 19, 2025

Consider writing your learning objectives in I can statements that are simple, concrete, and kid-friendly. This will help you spot which students are getting it and which are not, before its time to grade something. Quick writes: Give students a prompt and one to two minutes to jot down their thoughts.

Learning Outcomes 78

Learning Outcomes Learning Feedback Essay 78

eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2023

Learning a new language is challenging, requiring a student to master four basic skills–listening, reading, speaking, and writing–from scratch. Not only do they learn a language but they also have to deal with other school subjects in it. Writing is essential for professional and long-distance communication.

Writing 284

Writing Skills Essay Language 284

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Rubrics identify specific criteria relevant to the assignment, along with corresponding levels of performance that allow for more precise grading. Using rubrics helps teachers stay focused during the grading process and ensures that grading is objective, consistent, and fair. How does using rubrics benefit students?

Fairness 545

Fairness Assignments Feedback Language 545

eSchool News

JULY 22, 2020

Revising in response to formative feedback is a cornerstone of effective writing instruction. As a result, teachers can be reluctant to assign many essays that require students to produce multiple drafts or provide extensive comments on early drafts of students’ writing. Related content: 10 distance learning writing lessons.

Evaluation 271

Evaluation Writing Essay Teachers 271

eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2025

BOSTON (March 31, 2025) In recent months, almost 2,000 schools and districts have purchased or renewed licenses for Lexia English Language Development (Lexia English) from Lexia , a Cambium Learning Group brand. The numbers show just how much students and educators have needed access to a culturally responsive language learning solution.

English 226

English Language Languages Social Studies 226

eSchool News

MARCH 28, 2024

You just start small, using photo cards, and expanding their reach, just like you would with a baby, by trying to fill their world with language. In the beginning, it means very basic language that you build on. They were home during most of first grade, and they’re the ones who have had the most loss. Her family is] Honduran.

Language 283

Language Languages Teachers English 283

eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Adding IXL Language Arts to the list ensures that eligible local education agencies across the state can request reimbursement for purchasing the platform to enhance early literacy instruction. It then generates personalized action plans that help students eliminate their trouble spots, and grow their reading and writing skills.

Secondary Education 257

Secondary Education Grades Art Language 257

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

13, 2021 — McGraw Hill today announced updates to its widely used and trusted Wonders English Language Arts program for grades K-5, building upon the program’s proven instructional approach while offering a multitude of enhancements designed to meet the needs of today’s classroom. NEW YORK, Sept.

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English Language Languages Art 257