eSchool News

JULY 10, 2025

I am an 8th-grade science teacher in a fairly large district, and I recognize the importance of these engaging and interactive resources to help students build knowledge and continue learning. .

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Edsurge

MAY 21, 2025

Student Achievement About two-thirds of teachers agreed that their students were motivated to get good grades and on track to succeed in school. Less than half said they were satisfied with their level of pay and opportunities for advancement. Most also said their students are excited about what theyre learning.

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Edsurge

MAY 12, 2025

Solving this motivation problem is tricky. For example, Marylands state board has flagged that it wants every student career ready by the end of 10th grade. Carpentry, then, becomes a specific application of the angles and theorems, which Pathway2Careers leaders hope will also boost student motivation to learn.

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Teacher Toms Blog

MAY 30, 2025

It seemed like each time I spoke with him he was enthusiastic about some new hobby or other -- outer space, collecting knives, electric trains, bicycles, playing guitar -- all self-motivated. He explained, "Whenever teachers know what a kid likes, they try to take it away and use it as, like, a reward for good grades or something."

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eSchool News

MAY 26, 2025

Delayed readers are students whose reading development lags behind typical age or grade expectations. Consistent support, combined with motivating strategies and evidence-based reading instruction, helps students develop both competence and confidence. What is a delayed reader? Journal of Literacy Research, 51(3), 271289. Foorman, B.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

The end of the year is not just a time for wrapping up grades and packing up classrooms–it’s also a powerful opportunity for growth and renewal. Thinking back on what worked, what didn’t, and what motivated students can help educators equip themselves not only to repeat successes, but to evolve.

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eSchool News

MAY 21, 2025

In addition to awareness training, administrators need to ensure the same hosting services are being used across classrooms, grades, and schools in their district and monitor activity under one umbrella.

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eSchool News

JUNE 20, 2025

However, the RAND study notes that routine boredom is associated with lower school performance, reduced motivation, reduced effort, and increased rates of dropping out of school. It used survey responses of 434 students in grades 5-12.

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Teach Thought

JULY 10, 2025

Since it encourages internal motivation through an outwardly-created set of circumstances, gamification sits at the awkward intersection of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. The Grade Point Average might be the most visible example of gamification in school. For years, classrooms have been gamified. Consider how much ‘3.2

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eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2025

Cultivating Confidence: Transforming Middle Grades Math Education : A public charter school in Orangeburg, SC, offers a dynamic Algebra 1-focused related arts course to enhance math and reading skills while fostering positive math identities.

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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. For Johnson, it was a love of learning that motivated her: “I just like to know things about everything. “Let’s do it!”

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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. But is that enough to prepare new teenagers for 9th grade? We’ve gathered our favorite 8th grade ELA teacher essentials, including tips for brand-new teachers and seasoned veterans alike.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Highlights include new Math Talks for grades 3-5, which feature activities focused on making sense of mathematics through open-ended prompts and rich student discussions, Daily Fix-Its and Weekly Edits, which are teacher-led presentations targeting common student grammar errors, and more. The new civics-focused series, Need toKnow Jr.,

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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.

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eSchool News

JULY 2, 2025

Among the latest enhancements made to DreamBox Reading are:  Expanded Access to Adaptive, Personalized Learning for Older Readers: DreamBox Reading now supports grades PreK-5, thanks to recently added content.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

Cultivating Confidence: Transforming Middle Grades Math Education : A public charter school in Orangeburg, SC, offers a dynamic Algebra 1-focused related arts course to enhance math and reading skills while fostering positive math identities.

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Teach Hub

APRIL 25, 2025

It could be another teacher on your team, a specialist like an art or music teacher, or even a class in a different grade. Plus, having an outside audience can be a powerful motivator. If you want to inject some new energy into a project, consider partnering up with another class. Want to take it even further?

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Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

Instead, it is an educator’s responsibility to design cooperative learning structures that facilitate comfort and collaboration regardless of grade level. To address this dismal response to education, we must promote inclusive and respectful learning environments that foster engagement, motivation, and active discourse.

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Edsurge

JULY 8, 2025

The top 10 chat topics were the same across all ages, grades and geographic locations, according to data from more than 250,000 messages exchanged with middle and high school students spanning 19 states. Alongside recently published a report revealing what worries today’s kids are willing to share with artificial intelligence systems.

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Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2025

By positioning code as a creative tool, educators can tap into students' intrinsic motivation while simultaneously building computational thinking skills. Designed for grades 6-8, the project-based program is beginner-friendly; no prior programming experience is required for teachers or students.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

This article explores how these three components can reshape flipped learning and address persistent challenges such as student unpreparedness, fear of participation, and lack of motivation. This data is accessible to both teachers and students through visual dashboards, which serve as powerful motivators and intervention tools.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

This article explores how these three components can reshape flipped learning and address persistent challenges such as student unpreparedness, fear of participation, and lack of motivation. This data is accessible to both teachers and students through visual dashboards, which serve as powerful motivators and intervention tools.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

Instead, it is an educator’s responsibility to design cooperative learning structures that facilitate comfort and collaboration regardless of grade level. To address this dismal response to education, we must promote inclusive and respectful learning environments that foster engagement, motivation, and active discourse.

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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.

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Cult of Pedagogy

APRIL 27, 2025

And that class, since I started doing that, is a 20 percent improvement in the exam grades. “You want just enough to get people motivated, but not so much that people feel anxious,” Blunt explains. . “So they’re retrieving and I can actually see what they’re doing in the moment,” she explains.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 20, 2025

Instructors may use the exit tickets as participation grades or as formative assessments to determine how students are understanding content.With larger courses, the instructor may elect to review a random sample of the work, telling students the work is about personal reflection and accountability. Accountability Audits. Stalnaker, J.,

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 13, 2025

Did You Know Bulletin Board | Staff Bulletin Board | Community Building Board By 2nd Grade Sassy Pants This “Did You Know?” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dana | 2nd Grade Teacher (@2ndgradesassypants) Create a sense of calm to tame the chaos The second your students step through that door after summer, it’s game on.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 24, 2025

As in the example below, sometimes sharing progress, such as how far they are in the course, can help students stay motivated and engaged near the end of the semester. Faculty can also use announcements to show encouragement and progress for students. Carving out time to rest and recharge helps us return to work in a more rejuvenated state.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 24, 2025

As in the example below, sometimes sharing progress, such as how far they are in the course, can help students stay motivated and engaged near the end of the semester. Faculty can also use announcements to show encouragement and progress for students. Carving out time to rest and recharge helps us return to work in a more rejuvenated state.

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Elevate k12

JUNE 30, 2025

Many shared that they felt supported, motivated, and eager to participate in lessons tailored just for them. This model provides full course instruction aligned to grade-level standards. Increased Student Engagement Students responded positively to the personalized structure of SDI.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 8, 2025

Researchers have found that learners’ sense of belonging enhances psychological flexibility, learner satisfaction, motivation, and professional identity, thereby increasing student success (Carter et al., This sense of belonging is not a peripheral benefit – it is foundational to learner motivation, participation, and overall success.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Too many students don’t reach grade-level metrics and no one can agree on the cause. Studies show that students in remote settings often feel isolated, which can lead to decreased motivation and engagement. Something broke in American education these past years. I went out to our international contributors for ideas.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 8, 2025

Researchers have found that learners’ sense of belonging enhances psychological flexibility, learner satisfaction, motivation, and professional identity, thereby increasing student success (Carter et al., This sense of belonging is not a peripheral benefit – it is foundational to learner motivation, participation, and overall success.

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Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 12, 2025

Hearing directly from experts can motivate students to dream big, explore new fields they haven’t considered, or find a new hobby. Each grade level in our school hosts one community project per year. Tips for Creating a Community Expert Day First, send notes home to see if current families have jobs or talents they want to share.

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k12

JULY 10, 2025

Here are some of the benefits of prioritizing online engagement: Improved learning outcomes Increased motivation and self-esteem Enhanced understanding and retention Reduced isolation and increased community Improved completion rates These are the kinds of outcomes every parent hopes for. That can lead to distractions or a drop in motivation.

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Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 19, 2025

Classroom Management and Student Engagement Teach Like a Pirate – A motivational guide to help teachers bring creativity, passion, and engagement into their classrooms. said this title helped her “ connect with the heart of teaching and motivation.” Click here to browse the titles on Amazon (affiliate link).

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Teaching with a Mountain View

JULY 10, 2025

You can also hang up motivational posters, a calendar, a daily schedule, and current anchor charts to further set the tone for your homeschool space and really immerse your students in their learning. Create a Comfortable Atmosphere Finally, balance function with coziness.

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