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Personalizing history for more impactful student learning

eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2024

Personalized paths, oral histories, and local histories are strategies that resonate with the NCSS definition to bring the human experience into the K-12 classroom, because these strategies allow students to determine how their life fits into the story of history and to discover why the past matters to them.

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Need Inspiration Designing Station Rotation Lessons for your Math, English, History, or Science Class?

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 24, 2021

So, I’ve created the following idea documents brainstorming learning activities that teachers in math, English, and history may find helpful as they plan for their station rotation lessons. History: Station Rotation Ideas. When I work with history teachers, I adapt and use many of the strategies I employed in my English class.

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Photoshop Actions and History Brush

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 21, 2025

These are simple features ( including frames, quadrant colors, photo effects like snow) that add sophistication and professionalism to a finished product. This is a good addition to a Photoshop unit. It doesnt take much time to teach and its wow factor is off the charts with students. from 55 Technology Projects for the Digital Classroom.

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7 Black History Month resources to use the whole year

eSchool News

DECEMBER 21, 2022

This year’s 8th most-read story focuses on Black History Month resources educators can use throughout the school year. During Black History Month, educators have the opportunity to delve into the difficult–and often uncomfortable–experiences of Black people in the U.S. and around the world.

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How teachers can make history current this Presidents’ Day

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

There are many reasons for the lack of interest in history and other subjects. Presidents’ Day is a great opportunity to turn this around. The key is understanding what gets students jazzed and adapting lessons to fit their preferences.

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Science teachers, math teachers, history teachers–we’re all reading teachers now

eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Join eSchool News for the 12 Days of Edtech with 2024s most-read and most-loved stories. On the 5th Day of Edtech, our story focuses on post-COVID reading instruction. This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. newsletters.

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Science teachers, math teachers, history teachers–we’re all reading teachers now

eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2024

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. newsletters. I’m in my fifth year teaching science to fifth and sixth graders, but, like every other teacher at the K-8 charter school where I work, I also teach reading.

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Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Offering Free STEM-Focused Resources to Educators and Students Celebrating Women’s History Month

eSchool News

MARCH 2, 2023

Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education and its social impact partners are offering educators and students nationwide a variety of free, STEM-focused resources to support celebrations of Women’s History Month. The Women’s History Month theme for 2023 is “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories.”In

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STEM Careers Coalition Offering Educators No-Cost Resources to Celebrate Black STEM Leaders During Black History Month

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

NC — The STEM Careers Coalition – the first-of-its-kind national STEM initiative powered by corporate leaders and anchored in schools by Discovery Education – presents a curated collection of no-cost content celebrating the careers of Black leaders in STEM for use during Black History Month and beyond.

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Should Instructors Ask Students to Show Document Histories to Guard Against AI Cheating?

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DECEMBER 20, 2024

As teachers and professors look for ways to guard against the use of AI to cheat on homework, many have started asking students to share the history of their online documents to check for signs that a bot did the writing. Its one of the fastest-growing features in the history of Grammarly, says Jenny Maxwell, head of education at the company.

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7 new and engaging virtual field trips

eSchool News

MAY 9, 2025

For instance, students can virtually visit the Great Wall of China or delve into the depths of the ocean, fostering a deeper understanding of subjects ranging from history to science. These trips promote active engagement, critical thinking, and cater to diverse learning styles.

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How to integrate environmental concepts into every subject

eSchool News

MAY 12, 2025

Last year, I organized the first-ever PK-12 Youth Climate Summit in history. The New York Hub offers climate resources specific to New York State ecosystems and standards. Beyond providing resources, Ive found that nothing builds confidence like community.

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4 edtech tools that can transform student teamwork

eSchool News

MAY 7, 2025

Nearly every great advancement in human history involved multiple people working together to accomplish a common goal. It allows students to make responsible choices, build healthy relationships, and explore diverse ideas. Collaboration is also essential to human scientific progress.

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What Does Blended Learning Look Like in an AP Class?

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 13, 2020

She is a veteran social studies teacher who has taught Sociology, US History, World History, Anthropology, and Psychology. I would like to thank Catlin for creating the materials to help me survive and thrive as a blended teacher and for the opportunity to share my experiences with you.

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5 digital tools to enhance your social studies instruction

eSchool News

JULY 25, 2022

As a fourth-grade English/language arts and social studies teacher in an elementary collaborative learning magnet program–which is also a NASA Explorer School–I get the challenge of unlocking the minds of 9- and 10-year-olds who are more at home in the STEM subjects than in exploring literature or our country’s history.

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Designing and Facilitating Learning for an Alternating A-B Hybrid Schedule

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

For example, a social science teacher covering early American history could complement that work with a question like, “ What did it mean to be an American? A great example of an essential question for history or social science is “Whose story is it?” ” which has a collection of excellent examples.

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DIY Homeschooling: Imposing Structure on Chaos

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 17, 2020

” To my surprise, both of my kids were excited about the prospect of doing “school” with my husband (a high school history teacher) and me. I did not think my children would welcome a “schedule.” I am not sure how long that enthusiasm will last, but they, like me, are clearly craving structure.

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Would You Rather: Transfer and Apply

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

Option 1 Science: Design a new experiment to test a scientific hypothesis Science: Write a research paper on an environmental issue Math: Solve a set of problems and explain your solutions in a video tutorial Math: Develop a math game that helps others learn about a mathematical concept or process English : Write an essay analyzing the symbolism in (..)

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Edtech gone rogue? Tackling “Dirty Stream” attacks amidst uncontrolled app overloads

eSchool News

MAY 7, 2025

These hallowed halls of knowledge host sellable information, from Social Security numbers and medical histories to mental health records and bus routes on outdated systems, making them tempting targets for attackers. Chaos in classrooms: Edtechs Android problems Tagged by the U.S.

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Enhancing classroom learning with interactive maps

eSchool News

MARCH 4, 2024

Teachers can integrate maps into lessons related to history, cultural studies, and geopolitics. Running Reality : Running Reality is a digital history tool that brings history to life in an accessible, immersive, and engaging way for students through a striking visual narrative.

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Poptential™ Offers Free Content for National American Indian Heritage Month

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

. — Poptential , a family of award-winning social studies course packages that infuse lessons with digital storytelling, offers an array of engaging content to illustrate the culture, traditions, and history of Native Americans for National American Indian Heritage Month. Poptential course packages in American History, World History, U.S.

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15 unique virtual field trips for students

eSchool News

JULY 26, 2024

American Museum of Natural History : Virtual field trips allow students of all ages to observe Museum exhibits up-close and complete an activity in order to gain scientific understandings. The Anne Frank House : Explore the hiding place of Anne Frank and her family in virtual reality using the ‘Anne Frank House VR’ app.

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Cutting-Edge Technology Teaches Lessons about World War I

eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2023

. – During the upcoming National History Day Finals, The Doughboy Foundation , a nonprofit organization committed to World War I education, will be on hand to demonstrate the power of augmented reality (AR) to immerse history lovers in WWI. For more information, or to access the WWI Teaching Resources, please visit Doughboy.org.

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5 ways IT leaders can inspire digital transformation post-pandemic

eSchool News

JULY 5, 2021

A veteran IT leader and change agent, Bunkley embraced the pandemic’s challenges as a catalyst for district transformation.

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Resources to encourage students’ civic engagement

eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

As part of the teachers’ advisory group for America250 and as one of the fellows in the America 250 NC Freedom Fellows’ inaugural cohort, I got incredible tools and resources that help students understand our state’s unique and diverse history and the important role it played in the American Revolution. From lessons focused on the U.S.

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8 awesome podcasts for kids, families, and teachers

eSchool News

MAY 24, 2021

There are a growing number of podcasts for kids, covering topics from SEL and history to book clubs and brain challenges. As podcasts skyrocket in popularity, news buffs and true crime addicts shouldn’t have all the fun. Below, we’ve collected a handful of fun and engaging podcasts for kids.

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Thinking Routines Part 2: Driving Deeper Thinking Online

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 9, 2020

This routine can be used to ask students to explore their own identity, but I can also imagine using this activity to encourage critical thinking about characters in novels or important figures from history. Thinking Routine: Layers. literature, visual art, performance art).

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VHS Learning Is Awarded Teaching with Primary Sources Grant from Library of Congress

eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2023

History curriculum and professional development supporting discussion-based primary source analysis online and in other learning settings. History curriculum.” History curriculum. Boston – VHS Learning has been selected to receive a $25,000 grant to create a high-quality U.S.

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With Critical Race Theory spurring debate, is there hope for diversity in schools?

eSchool News

JUNE 16, 2023

With bans on teaching Black history; book bans that prohibit certain texts that center the histories, perspectives, and lived experiences of marginalized communities; and other unjust and discriminatory practices, educators, parents, and education advocates may wonder if there is any hope for diversity, equity, and inclusion within schools.

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Navigating cultural diversity in American education

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In many ways, the history of multicultural education runs parallel with the history of the United States, because we have been an ostensibly multicultural nation from the very beginning.

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Interdisciplinary Project Planning Framework

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

So, I wanted to share the framework that my teaching team (English, history, and science) used when planning large scale interdisciplinary projects. I realized that I had not written specifically about the process of planning a project with teachers who taught other subject areas.

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Hands-on learning will help Gen Alpha reach new levels of technical innovation

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Generation Alpha will likely be the most technically innovative generation in history, but what will they do with that knowledge? By doing so, we can nurture the most technically innovative generation in history, equipping them with the skills and mindset to tackle the challenges of tomorrow.

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Dog Man vs. To Kill a Mockingbird

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. Quite possibly.

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Book Talks with Benny Launches as AI-powered Teacher’s Assistant

eSchool News

JANUARY 6, 2025

Within Beanstack, admins can view the chat history for flagged log entries of their rostered students, including an analysis of student responses. Conversations start by informing students that their conversation will be shared with an educator and then continue with fun prompts and encouragement.

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How To Engage Today’s Students in Civics

eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2023

History and Civics in American Schools is a new book that details the decline of history and civics knowledge among students — and offers a plan for how states and local school districts can foster understanding of and curiosity about our nation’s history. history and civics standards.

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Vernier Science Education Names Jill Hedrick as Its New Chief Executive Officer

eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2024

What stood out to me about Vernier Science Education is its longstanding history in serving science educators worldwide,” said Hedrick. “My Hedrick is the third CEO in Vernier Science Education’s 40-plus-year history. My arrival to the company is in support of the continuation of this journey and I am honored to join the team.

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Making the grade: How to spur achievement after NAEP declines

eSchool News

JULY 6, 2023

History and civics scores declined significantly between 2018 and 2022. history—and only one in five were at or above the proficiency level in civics. Recently, that report card revealed some worrying trends. In May, NAEP reported that eighth grade students’ U.S

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Explicit instruction: Students need more of it

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

As an assistant principal in a public school in Manhattan, I have begun to use explicit instruction more in my own teaching and have focused on explicit instruction in my professional development with the history and physical education teachers I supervise.

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The new role of the school CIO

eSchool News

OCTOBER 26, 2020

With no precedent in modern history to guide administrators, schools and parents scrambled to adapt to teaching and learning within this new environment and adjustments continue. Online learning presents many new obstacles.

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Powerful strategies to motivate girls in STEM

eSchool News

JULY 22, 2022

The history of STEM is filled with amazing women who revolutionized our understanding of science. Take Grace Hopper, one of the first computer programmers who went on to become a rear admiral in the United States Navy. Chien-Shiung Wu was a renowned physicist who helped crack the secrets of nuclear physics.

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5 ways edtech builds cross-curricular connections to STEM content

eSchool News

MARCH 19, 2021

For example, in honor of both Black History Month and the recent Mars Rover landing, my 4th grade students read Counting on Katherine , which follows the story of Katherine Johnson and her contribution in mathematics to the NASA space program.

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An Active Reading Strategy for Any Learning Landscape

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2021

It doesn’t matter whether a student reads a story for English, a chapter in a textbook for science or math, or an online article for history; they need to be actively thinking about what they are reading. This strategy activates thinking throughout a reading task.

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Students are still behind in math–what needs to change?

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Although state assessment data from the 2021–2022 school year suggest that students have begun to close pandemic-related learning gaps , the latest National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) results reveal that students’ math scores dropped seven points—the first-ever score drop for math in the assessment’s fifty-year history.

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How this teacher uses story coding to spark creativity and collaboration

eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2022

Teachers can use story coding to bring history, science, world languages, ELA, and even math into their lessons. Story coding involves using computer programming to retell stories–students might summarize a story, write original stories, or use programming to create alternative endings to well-known stories.

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Personalizing history for more impactful student learning

Need Inspiration Designing Station Rotation Lessons for your Math, English, History, or Science Class?

Trending Sources

Photoshop Actions and History Brush

7 Black History Month resources to use the whole year

How teachers can make history current this Presidents’ Day

Science teachers, math teachers, history teachers–we’re all reading teachers now

Science teachers, math teachers, history teachers–we’re all reading teachers now

Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Offering Free STEM-Focused Resources to Educators and Students Celebrating Women’s History Month

STEM Careers Coalition Offering Educators No-Cost Resources to Celebrate Black STEM Leaders During Black History Month

Should Instructors Ask Students to Show Document Histories to Guard Against AI Cheating?

7 new and engaging virtual field trips

How to integrate environmental concepts into every subject

4 edtech tools that can transform student teamwork

What Does Blended Learning Look Like in an AP Class?

5 digital tools to enhance your social studies instruction

Designing and Facilitating Learning for an Alternating A-B Hybrid Schedule

DIY Homeschooling: Imposing Structure on Chaos

Would You Rather: Transfer and Apply

Edtech gone rogue? Tackling “Dirty Stream” attacks amidst uncontrolled app overloads

Enhancing classroom learning with interactive maps

Poptential™ Offers Free Content for National American Indian Heritage Month

15 unique virtual field trips for students

Cutting-Edge Technology Teaches Lessons about World War I

5 ways IT leaders can inspire digital transformation post-pandemic

Resources to encourage students’ civic engagement

8 awesome podcasts for kids, families, and teachers

Thinking Routines Part 2: Driving Deeper Thinking Online

VHS Learning Is Awarded Teaching with Primary Sources Grant from Library of Congress

With Critical Race Theory spurring debate, is there hope for diversity in schools?

Navigating cultural diversity in American education

Interdisciplinary Project Planning Framework

Hands-on learning will help Gen Alpha reach new levels of technical innovation

Dog Man vs. To Kill a Mockingbird

Book Talks with Benny Launches as AI-powered Teacher’s Assistant

How To Engage Today’s Students in Civics

Vernier Science Education Names Jill Hedrick as Its New Chief Executive Officer

Making the grade: How to spur achievement after NAEP declines

Explicit instruction: Students need more of it

The new role of the school CIO

Powerful strategies to motivate girls in STEM

5 ways edtech builds cross-curricular connections to STEM content

An Active Reading Strategy for Any Learning Landscape

Students are still behind in math–what needs to change?

How this teacher uses story coding to spark creativity and collaboration

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