k12 Digest

JULY 1, 2025

Another example is when students in AL Synthetic Biology partnered with Delta Ketones to build novel metabolic pathways to develop ketone esters for the health supplement industry using what they learned in other STEM related subjects. We use clear rubrics, reflective feedback, and skill progression models that prioritize growth over grades.

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eSchool News

JUNE 20, 2025

It used survey responses of 434 students in grades 5-12. For more news on STEM learning, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub. The RAND study drew on data from their newly established American Youth Panel, a nationally representative survey of students ages 12-21.

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eSchool News

JUNE 26, 2025

In the eighth grade, he started working on a math program that uses AI to provide just-in-time feedback and contextual hints. Among students who scored below the national average, the majority–68 percent in grade four and 75 percent in grade eight –are economically disadvantaged.

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eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2025

Igniting STEM Learning Across the Elementary Curriculum : Explore our innovative unit planning approach that ignites student creativity and problem-solving through engineering design. Discover our developed projects and strategies to bring these STEM activities into your classroom. Join us to explore the future of education with AI.

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Edsurge

MAY 12, 2025

For example, Marylands state board has flagged that it wants every student career ready by the end of 10th grade. That includes how job skills play into math paths for students. As for Hatch Valley High School, Goins reports, students there saw improvement in test scores.

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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. And when I saw that these options were all STEM related, I thought to myself, ‘Let’s do it!’” “Let’s do it!”

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2025

Through competitive gaming, students strengthen digital literacy, teamwork and social-emotional skills , while also creating pathways to explore STEM learning and career readiness. By focusing on hurricane-resistant schools, the challenge connected STEM learning to real-world community needs. What stood out most?

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k12 Digest

JULY 1, 2025

Another example is when students in AL Synthetic Biology partnered with Delta Ketones to build novel metabolic pathways to develop ketone esters for the health supplement industry using what they learned in other STEM related subjects. We use clear rubrics, reflective feedback, and skill progression models that prioritize growth over grades.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

Igniting STEM Learning Across the Elementary Curriculum : Explore our innovative unit planning approach that ignites student creativity and problem-solving through engineering design. Discover our developed projects and strategies to bring these STEM activities into your classroom. Join us to explore the future of education with AI.

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Art Math STEM Participation 145

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 4, 2025

STEM isnt just the latest teaching topic: Its an innovative, cross-curricular way to strengthen problem-solving and critical thinking skills across science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. And when you introduce STEM into your classroom, you get some of the coolest projects around! Launch STEM learning with bottle rockets 2.

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eSchool News

JULY 3, 2025

On the 2024 NAEP fourth grade math assessment, Alabama made the largest jump in the nation, leap-frogging 18 states to go from last in the country in 2019, to 32nd. “If we want students to succeed, we need to invest in better preparation and support for great math instruction.” This press release originally appeared online.

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eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2025

The senior at Washington state’s Toppenish High School first considered the career after he joined a STEM group in middle school. In a ninth grade class, he researched the earning potential for a STEM degree (“so much more money”) and the demand for mechanical engineers (“exploding”).

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eSchool News

MAY 22, 2025

More than 80 percent of graduate programs earn an F grade for their math preparation. Regent University, for instance, improved from a D grade to an A+ by introducing two new mathematics courses designed to fill gaps in math content preparation. They need to know why those steps work,says NCTQ President Heather Peske.

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eSchool News

JULY 10, 2025

The survey of more than of 3,000 students in grades 7-12 offers insights into teens’ plans after high school. The research, Next Steps: An Analysis of Teens’ Post-High School Plans , uncovers evolving trends in teenagers’ attitudes, perceptions, and decision-making about their post-high school plans.

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Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2025

Research increasingly shows that creativity fuels deeper learning, especially in STEM education. Designed for grades 6-8, the project-based program is beginner-friendly; no prior programming experience is required for teachers or students. Yet traditional methods often fall short.

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eSchool News

APRIL 24, 2025

The survey polled 1,500 11th and 12th grade students from across the U.S. and sixth form students in England and Wales–as well as 250 of their teachers–to get their insights on the impact of AI on math education.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

Understanding Student Resistance in the Digital Era Unpreparedness often stems not from laziness or disinterest, but from deeper psychological or contextual barriers that influence a student’s ability to engage. When these activities contribute to course grades or unlock exclusive learning opportunities, their relevance is amplified.

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Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 89

Teachers Pay Teachers

MAY 21, 2025

Fun Experiments for Kindergarten and 1st Grade Stir up some wiggles and wide-eyed wonder through inquiry-based learning where elementary students will marvel their way to big ideas and critical thinking. Simple 2nd and 3rd Grade Science Experiments Grab your goggles; it’s time to explore.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

Understanding Student Resistance in the Digital Era Unpreparedness often stems not from laziness or disinterest, but from deeper psychological or contextual barriers that influence a student’s ability to engage. When these activities contribute to course grades or unlock exclusive learning opportunities, their relevance is amplified.

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Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 95

eSchool News

MAY 5, 2025

Ill never forget a particular student in my Grade 8 math class. When grade-level rigor is built in, teachers are freed up to focus on how to deliver lessons in a way that invites all students into mathematics. These small choices can have waves of impact. She lacked confidence and held a deeply negative math identity.

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Math Beliefs Culture Ethics 172

Elevate k12

MAY 15, 2025

Try This: Imagine youre teaching a new ecology unit to your 8 th grade science class. Use sentence stems to provide extra language support for students to write or share their responses such as: I think means. It makes learning more accessible by setting the stage and giving students the context they need to engage with confidence.

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Cal Matters

JUNE 26, 2025

And as faculty members grapple with what this means for grading, tech companies have proved yet again that there’s money to be made from panic. He appealed to the university administration, ultimately winning the right to have his papers graded without the technology.

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Plagiarism Assignments Academic Integrity Writing 117

Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 12, 2025

Each grade level in our school hosts one community project per year. These hands-on efforts allow students to have a direct impact on their community, or even the world, while instilling a sense of pride. They’ll also learn valuable lessons about teamwork, civic responsibility, and leadership. are all ways to contribute.

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Too many students don’t reach grade-level metrics and no one can agree on the cause. Countries increasingly adopt international benchmarks, pushing for standardized curricula that often prioritize STEM over the arts. Something broke in American education these past years. I went out to our international contributors for ideas.

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Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 135

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 15, 2025

Build the sturdiest bridge in class One of the classic STEM activities for middle school , this team project uses elements of both mechanical and civil engineering, as well as teamwork. Use these easy STEM projects for kids that foster friendly competition and collaborative learning in a free class period or sub day.

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k12

JULY 15, 2025

These finalists represented three grade bands and came from eight K12-powered schools across the country. Open to students in grades 4–12 at K12-powered schools, the Robotics League is a fun way to build fundamental STEM skills. It was a full day of action, and in the end, three amazing teams rose to the top. seconds !

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 2, 2025

Fraction Quilt Art and Math Project by Teaching in Room 6 By Teaching in Room 6 Grades: 3rd-4th This 25-page PDF is a ready-to-go resource for a three-day lesson, complete with an answer key. Angle Art Drawings Geometry Math Activity By Raising Scholars Grades: 4th Standards: CCSS.4.MD.C.6 And it’s the perfect way to explore CCSS 3.NF.A

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Teach Hub

JUNE 10, 2025

Maybe your child wants to boost their math grade, read a certain number of books, or finish the year with fewer missing assignments. End-of-year grades can impact final report cards, class placements, and even summer school recommendations. It will save you from any morning battles and help keep your child’s focus where it needs to be.

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Students Math Assignments Learning Styles 74

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. Theres good news though: a little enrichment can make a big difference. This two-day project has fun results and includes activities and handouts.

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Elevate k12

JUNE 20, 2025

High workload: Besides teaching classes, grading assignments and exams, and providing feedback, full-time teachers must plan lessons, attend meetings and professional development programs, and organize extracurricular activities. This program has been a key solution in areas like STEM, special education, and language immersion.

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eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2025

He’s cancelled hundreds of millions of dollars for teacher training , pandemic recovery , and STEM education. We do all these DEI trainings, and our kids still can’t read and write on grade level,” she said. “We He’s hollowed out the offices responsible for traditional federal roles like research and civil rights protection.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Montour’s first-grade teachers are also working with a team of researchers from St. Recently, a multi-disciplinary team from the University of Pittsburgh was awarded $300,000 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to diversify access to urban universities for students in STEM fields.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

William and Matthew started going to online school when they were in third and fourth grade. We enrolled at the K12-powered school in Georgia when they were 7 and 8 years old, and have never looked back. From math to language arts, from homeroom to electives, all of their classes took place online.

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High School High School Schools Art 313

Imagination Soup

JUNE 23, 2025

Help your children learn about the different kinds of weather with picture books! Here’s a collection of great books to get you started. But first, The post Picture Books About Weather appeared first on Imagination Soup.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2016

STEM classes in particular have a natural potential to be both tech-rich and inquiry-based, especially hands-on lab activities. Here are 7 ways technology is enhancing and expanding STEM education in our school district. One exciting way we’re infusing technology into STEM education is through our district’s Innovations Labs.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Amy Wright, Computer Teacher / STEM Coordinator. The course was designed to give students in grades 6, 7, and 8 an introduction to Microsoft Office products and file management. Find the first part here.]. Bordentown Regional Schools. So, Wright sought funding to bring Lego NXT robots to our classroom.

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