k12 Digest

JULY 1, 2025

He holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Northern Colorado, a Master of Science in International Political Economy from the Colorado School of Mines, an MBA in Finance from the Quantic School of Business and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Leadership and Innovation at Purdue University – Global.

Learning

k12 Digest

JULY 24, 2025

This phenomenon creates a significant barrier for students pursuing degrees in over 50 STEM-related disciplines, thereby restricting access to critical career pathways in science, medicine, and technology. The Alphabet of Science: The Periodic Table The Periodic Table serves as the “alphabet” of chemistry.

Education

Edsurge

MAY 12, 2025

Its a question that high school and middle school math teachers have heard many times. It also connects to other issues, such as the rigid class sequences that some experts warn block certain students from advancing in math and that exclude courses like data science that would be useful for students future careers.

Math

eSchool News

JUNE 16, 2025

Fortunately, a wide range of high-quality digital tools can help K-12 learners stay curious and build STEM skills throughout the summer months. NASA’s STEM Engagement Portal NASA’s STEM Engagement Portal is a goldmine for students fascinated by space, engineering, and science.

STEM

eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2025

Jay McTighe, Author and Consultant, McTighe and Associates (Columbia, MD) Andreas Schleicher, Director for Education and Skills, OECD (Paris, France) ISTE Distinguished District Award This award honors school districts that demonstrate effectiveness and innovation in using technology to improve student outcomes and engagement.

STEM

Edsurge

JUNE 20, 2025

Mark Bannecker, an English teacher at North High School in Missouri, is building AI-powered learning modules that guide students through skill-building exercises. With a module-based system, the AI could serve as mentor and coach while I work with individual students on soft skills that the AI isn’t good at.”

Teachers

eSchool News

MAY 30, 2025

Teacher preparation programs and school districts across the nation have been slow to fully embrace this research base, known as the science of reading. Since 2017, consistent media attention focused on the literacy crisis has created a groundswell of support for learning about the science of reading.

Lecturing

eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

While Gemini is providing our employees with access to generative AI, Gemini for teens will provide our high school students with the focused support of AI in a safer environment with appropriate safeguards, said superintendent Dr. Jose L. Albuquerque Public Schools is focusing on grant writing and lesson planning.

Education

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 16, 2025

For teenagers, high school is a critical time of development both academically and socially. As more families explore options like online high school in Washington state , it’s worth considering whether virtual schooling supports or hinders a teenager’s growth. school day doesn’t always work for everyone.

eLearning

Edsurge

MAY 5, 2025

This uncertainty can be daunting, but one thing is clear: Foundational knowledge in computer science will be essential, no matter what paths they choose. How can we ensure that all students develop the computing skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in an increasingly technology-driven workforce?

Science

k12 Digest

JULY 1, 2025

He holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Northern Colorado, a Master of Science in International Political Economy from the Colorado School of Mines, an MBA in Finance from the Quantic School of Business and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Leadership and Innovation at Purdue University – Global.

Learning

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 28, 2025

From self-driving cars to ocean-cleaning automatons, robots play a major part in modern scientific discoveries — and so do your high school students! Prepare your high schoolers to think creatively and innovatively when you plan cutting-edge class projects for your high school robotics class.

High School

Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2025

These essential, durable skills are at the heart of frameworks like ISTE’s Standards for Students and the Partnership for 21st Century Learning’s framework , which emphasize what students need to thrive in school and beyond. Future-Ready Skills: Participants gain experience in public speaking and digital design.

STEM

eSchool News

MAY 8, 2025

Additional grants include: $200,000 from the Bezos Family Foundation , which is a directors gift supporting early and adolescent learning through grants and programs that advance the science of learning. TAP addresses the nationwide teacher shortage crisis by providing a built-in path to teaching, inspiring a new generation of educators.

Achievement

eSchool News

MAY 6, 2025

A large part of setting students up for success involves connecting them with career training and experiences that allow them to explore their skills and interests. Bringing this learning to students offers a unique and individualized experience that equips students with skills and a foundational knowledge of different vocational careers.

Students

eSchool News

MAY 30, 2025

and the National FFA Organization on Tuesday announced the national expansion of FarmBeats for Students, a cutting-edge educational program integrating smart sensors, data science and artificial intelligence (AI) to teach precision agriculture in classrooms. Microsoft Corp.

Technology

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 22, 2025

You become their biggest advocate as they grow in subjects like math, science, and English. Design exploratory science activities 5. Introduce core subjects, like math, English, science, and social studies, through play, creativity, and real-world experiences. Table of Contents 1. Start with core concepts 2. 1, CCSS W.K.2,

Curriculum

k12 Digest

JULY 24, 2025

This phenomenon creates a significant barrier for students pursuing degrees in over 50 STEM-related disciplines, thereby restricting access to critical career pathways in science, medicine, and technology. The Alphabet of Science: The Periodic Table The Periodic Table serves as the “alphabet” of chemistry.

Education

eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

They’ll memorize elaborate lore, master mechanics, mimic skills, and explain them to others—all without being assigned a single worksheet. The problem is that school content often lacks any social payoff. Derek Muller, creator of the science YouTube channel Veritasium , powerfully made this point during a recent talk.

Motivation

eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2025

Jay McTighe, Author and Consultant, McTighe and Associates (Columbia, MD) Andreas Schleicher, Director for Education and Skills, OECD (Paris, France) ISTE Distinguished District Award This award honors school districts that demonstrate effectiveness and innovation in using technology to improve student outcomes and engagement.

STEM

Teach Hub

APRIL 23, 2025

One could focus on reviewing skills, another on drill practice, and another on a fun math game. Interactive apps like Prodigy , Moose Math , or The Mystery Math Museum make learning fun while reinforcing key skills. Learning stations are a great way to keep them engaged. Model how each station works before sending students to them.

Math

k12

JULY 28, 2025

10th grade student and SAC intern I’m Kylah, and through K12, I’m taking a series of classes that allow me to earn high school design certifications. At the core, they all help students prepare for their future while in high school. By: Kylah T., It’s part of K12’s Career and College Prep program.

High School

Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2025

In 2019, GCPS, in collaboration with multiple partners, created an AI readiness framework that focuses on six core areas: Data Science, Mathematical Reasoning, Creative Problem Solving, Ethics, Applied Experiences and Programming. Recommended Resources: Looking to learn more about how to thoughtfully implement AI into your school or district?

Ethics

Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2025

Earlier this year, I administered a survey to my students, asking them to evaluate my classroom management skills and provide feedback on our classroom. Some said yes, or gave textbook answers such as, “So we can be successful in high school,” or “to grow our brains.” But many, when pushed, said no.

Multiple Choice Questions

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 25, 2025

Classroom Procedures and Expectations {Editable} PowerPoint – For MS and HS By Adventures in Science Grades: 3rd-12th Having classroom procedures and expectations in place for the first day of school can make all the difference in how your year goes. These reminders will help students remember those invisible 1’s in math.

Counselling

Edsurge

JUNE 27, 2025

She began by designing a web-based grammar program before joining the team that created the Stanford Online High School. At Stanford] we got a grant to start an online high school. There was us doing the online school, and then over at the computer science department, they were trying to build a better blackboard.

History

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 9, 2025

It’s the first day of school, and your high school class is quiet. Use these ice breakers for high school students on the first day of class or when starting a new semester. Help them introduce themselves with more engaging ice breaker activities for high school students that range from funny to fascinating.

High School

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

How can you help them improve their writing skills and have fun at the same time? From quick bell-ringers to argumentative ideas, these writing prompts for high schoolers will inspire everyone in your class, from the secret storytellers to the audacious authors. Would you prefer a late start to your school day or an early release?

High School

Faculty Focus

JUNE 1, 2025

As much as it was my job to teach students to write, I also felt the grading system disadvantaged those students who came in with subpar high school educations and less writing experience. For more complicated assignments, I assign each point an objective, and each objective introduces a new skill or concept. Gannon, Kevin.

Grades

eSchool News

MAY 2, 2025

As schools, districts, and policymakers grapple with the realities of a rapidly evolving workforce that requires discipline-specific knowledge, high-tech know-how, and hands-on skills, there is a growing recognition that the traditional approaches to preparing students for the real world no longer suffice.

Education

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 14, 2025

Use these engaging questions and thought experiments to get middle schoolers to open up while practicing writing skills. Practice writing skills based on the CCSS for history and social studies and your 8th grade history curriculum with tailored prompts. Use prompts aimed toward specific writing skills. What about flies?

Writing

eSchool News

MAY 23, 2025

On a recent Thursday morning, Michael Taubman asked his class of seniors at North Star Academys Washington Park High School: What do you think AIs role should be in your future career? What are you using AI for in your school/classroom? This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters.

Learning

eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2025

National Science Foundation, aimed to solve that problem with a drone-focused curriculum for rural middle schools. For decades, the federal government believed getting more students interested in science, math, and technology was a national security priority. Take Flight, a research project backed by $1.5 million from the U.S.

STEM

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 really enjoy science. Sometimes, I need to focus longer on my college classes, so I have to wait to work on a high school assignment until the next week.

Schools

k12

JULY 9, 2025

10th 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. Right now, I have a fairly light high school course load, consisting of English, science, algebra, and some career-focused extracurriculars.

English

eSchool News

MAY 15, 2025

In addition, middle school grades and attendance are the best indicators of how a student will do in high school and whether theyre ready for college at the end of high school, a 2014 study found. Starting about 10 years ago, the district began requiring 90 minutes of math a day, split into two parts.

Testing

eSchool News

APRIL 22, 2025

The skills we have today may not keep us secure for long. After reviewing approximately 100 articles on AI’s impact across different sectors, Technovation, a global AI accelerator for girls and women, has developed a preliminary progression of skills that addresses both the technological and human dimensions of this challenge.

High School