eSchool News

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Key points: Dyslexic students often incur additional stress in the classroom Using different learning tools and regular communication can help students’ comfort levels See related article: The intersection of the science of reading and edtech Reading-based learning differences such as dyslexia can pose unique challenges for students in school.

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eSchool News

APRIL 8, 2022

a leading Impact-as-a-Service TM education innovator, today revealed the results of a student survey on the financial understanding and preparedness of thousands of high school juniors and seniors nationwide. It’s not just those heading off to college who feel unprepared for life after high school. As more than 1.1

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eSchool News

APRIL 17, 2023

Female middle and high school students have a high aptitude fit with, but low interest in, STEM careers , such as technology, manufacturing, and architecture, among others, according to the 2023 Female Student and STEM Career Exposure Gap Report from YouScience. Here are five great insights about STEM education: 1.

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eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2023

The company has launched Gale In Context: Literature, a new resource for literature instruction and learning that helps high schoolers engage and thrive in English language arts (ELA). Read our blog about why English teachers will love Gale In Context: Literature.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

In fact, one state, Iowa, requires no reading licensure test at all. This shortcoming means that, every year, nearly 100,000 elementary teachers across the country enter classrooms with false assurances that they are ready to teach reading. More than 50 years of research has illuminated the most effective way to teach children to read.

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eSchool News

MAY 8, 2025

Minnesota, Florida, and North Carolina are rolling back high school math or English requirements. Instead of entering college ready to embrace higher education, those students now must spend time and treasure to learn knowledge and skills they could and should have acquired in high school.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The approach: Align state standards, curriculum, and teacher training programs with practices rooted in the science of reading, which emphasizes phonics to help students decode words. Frame told Chalkbeat about her work as Indiana looks to bring more literacy coaches like her to its schools. What drew you to a career in education?

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eSchool News

MAY 6, 2022

As schools seek innovative new strategies to increase reading and learning, teachers are using digital tools inside and outside the classroom. In response, OverDrive Education is offering the most expansive Sora Sweet Reads summer reading program yet, May 4–August 17. CLEVELAND – May 6, 2022 ? –

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eSchool News

AUGUST 24, 2023

BEAVERTON, Oregon — Adding to its robust data-collection offerings, Vernier Science Education has launched two new sensors for high school and college-level environmental science. It notably reads in watts per square meter, which makes it ideal for experiments with solar cells and those that calculate their efficiency.

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Edsurge

JULY 10, 2024

Ethan, a high school junior studying to become a secondary history teacher in our Academy for Teaching and Learning, was presenting findings from his extensive research to the staff at our school. To close the skills gap, there are a number of practices, strategies and ideas that any high school can draw from the CTE model.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 21, 2023

Our district was already engaged in a professional development program for literacy in grades K-3 when we learned about a new offering that had been created specifically for adolescent reading instruction. The fact is, too many of our students had advanced to middle and high school without being able to read at grade level yet.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 13, 2024

High School students will soon move into college and career where digital tools are de rigeur. Here are twelve recommended by the Ask a Tech Teacher team: 12 Innovative Digital Tools to Engage High School Students In the ever-evolving landscape of education, keeping students engaged can be a challenge.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY — Savvas Learning Company is excited to announce new and enhanced math and reading solutions that engage and inspire students to learn, while giving educators the evidence-based instructional resources they need to accelerate learning and help all students achieve. “At

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

Perfect as bell-ringers, exit tickets, or brain breaks for high school , these five-minute writing ideas are a great way to get students into a writing state of mind right after the bell rings. Would you prefer a late start to your school day or an early release? What are your goals for high school ?

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eSchool News

MAY 27, 2025

graduate with a high school diploma compared to 86 percent of their non-autistic peers, and that gap speaks for itself, but we have the tools to close it. Schools can support sensory regulation by offering quiet reading spaces, flexible seating options like active chairs, or designated areas for individual work.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

A learning disorder that can impact a child’s ability to read or interpret words, letters, and other symbols—but that doesn’t affect general intelligence—dyslexia often goes unnoticed until a student displays significant struggles with reading and/or writing.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

This is unfortunate because reading truly is the cornerstone of academic success, and students who didn’t master the skill during their elementary years can face a significant uphill battle as they complete their education. Leverage data to conduct the reading orchestra. Give them a safe space to learn.

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eSchool News

JULY 15, 2022

In 2014, I got my first teaching job at a brand new high school in Detroit. The building had once been an elementary school with a fully functioning library. I remember fondly the book recommendations that my elementary and middle school librarians would give me. This story was originally published by Chalkbeat.

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eSchool News

JUNE 1, 2021

I’ve spent about a decade as the chair of the social studies department at Wissahickon High School, where I teach grades 9-12. I was pursuing my master’s degree as a reading specialist and was the only male in the whole program. Years ago, it wasn’t uncommon to get a bit of side-eye when I talked about teaching with comics.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 10, 2021

The reasons that students remain struggling readers in middle and high school are frequently based on myths and misconceptions. The first big myth, based on reading assessment measures, is that comprehension is the problem. Here are steps educators can take to support struggling readers in middle or high school.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

In this post, Sarah Dunn , a high school math teacher, shares the strategy she uses to get students thinking critically about mathematical mistakes. I have also noticed that students do not read the full question. But, not reading the questions carefully is a common mistake made in mathematics.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

K-12 assessment and research organization NWEA recently released results of a yearlong study examining the effectiveness of a reading fluency intervention targeting struggling middle school readers from historically marginalized populations or those living in poverty. school district in 2022-23.

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eSchool News

MARCH 10, 2021

The reasons that students remain struggling readers in middle and high school are frequently based on myths and misconceptions. The first big myth, based on reading assessment measures, is that comprehension is the problem. Here are steps educators can take to support struggling readers in middle or high school.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2023

With college application season in full swing and the competition for acceptance into top schools more competitive than ever, students are turning to AI-powered tools for application support, reveals a new survey from Brainly. One state, Iowa, requires no reading licensure test at all.

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eSchool News

MARCH 23, 2023

MONTREAL – Paper , the leading Educational Support System (ESS), today announced that it has acquired Readlee, an innovative learning tool that uses artificial intelligence (AI) and speech recognition technology to help students improve their reading skills. A lifetime of opportunity is lost when a person can’t read.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 19, 2024

Key points: Encouraging reading is a top priority, no matter how the material is presented Boycotting book fairs no more Science teachers, math teachers, history teachers–we’re all reading teachers For more news on literacy, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub I love a good classic. After all, I named my son Holden.

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Teach Your Kids

MAY 6, 2025

A couple months ago, I wrote a post entitled “the end of reading,” predicting that in the next couple decades reading would outlive its usefulness and become extinct. Reading has a unique role to play in the world of education. “But, I taught myself to read at the age of two”, you say!

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Similar to earlier research into math and reading, science achievement dropped early in the pandemic. “The trends tell a slightly different story than what we’ve seen in math and reading,” said Sue Kowalski, Lead Research Scientist at NWEA. “Science learning losses are smaller than losses in reading and math.

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eSchool News

MAY 9, 2023

My sixth-grade teacher inspired me to be a fast typist and gave me independent reading time so I could accomplish my goal of finishing Gone with the Wind. My high school Algebra II teacher made me believe I was, in fact, really good at math. My English literature teacher inspired me to write a book.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2022

While teachers know their students need help developing social emotional skills, they rarely have time or adequate training to focus on them in the classroom, according to a survey from ReadTheory , an edtech company that helps students build reading comprehension skills. In the wake of the disruption of the pandemic, U.S.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Within the first quarter of this school year, gaps in academic proficiencies such as reading, writing and math have become prevalent. Furthermore, many students are struggling to reacclimate to in-person classes after extended periods of online learning, and attendance rates have dropped as a result.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Each year, we share our 10 most-read stories. This year’s 9th most-read story focuses on strategies for impactful remote learning. It’s halfway through the academic year, and schools across the United States are still wrestling with how to keep students enthusiastic about learning through a computer screen.

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eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2021

Tech literacy, which has become as essential as reading, writing, and arithmetic in preparing students for the future, encourages students to move beyond the role of technology consumers to becoming technology creators. Technology is ubiquitous in the lives of today’s students.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 23, 2022

While teachers know their students need help developing social emotional skills, they rarely have time or adequate training to focus on them in the classroom, according to a new survey from ReadTheory , an edtech company that helps students build reading comprehension skills. In the wake of the disruption of the pandemic, U.S.

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eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2021

Practicing reading and getting comfortable with language helps you become a better writer, helps you become a better critical thinker, and allows you to express yourself better when you’re speaking,” he explained. Digital devices inhibit the development of deep reading skills. Phalen is a firm believer in the power of literacy.

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eSchool News

MARCH 22, 2023

Not everyone loves to read. Even in schools with strong reading cultures, some students just don’t feel the spark—yet. Through helping reluctant readers find books that capture their imaginations, teachers and librarians can ignite a newfound enthusiasm for reading in students. Hand it to them. Share your enthusiasm.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 10, 2020

High impact learning losses are predicted for foundational skills in math and reading as early as third grade, placing future success in STEM areas on shaky ground. High school students on STEM pathways are taking a challenging course of study, and they will need additional support to maintain their pace toward college readiness.

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