Cult of Pedagogy

JUNE 22, 2025

Like most language arts/English teachers, I always wanted to share my love of reading with my students. When wondering how to engage my students as readers, I started by reflecting on my own reading history and what initially got me excited about the printed word. After recovering from my shock, I wondered what that looks like.

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k12

JUNE 24, 2025

One thing that really helps me study that I couldn’t do at my old school is consistently listening to music. I really love studying in the forest because it can be very calming, and the ambience is nice. History has been my favorite this year because I’ve learned about the economy and how it’s regulated. I believe so.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 16, 2025

You can also celebrate this important month by showcasing Hispanic history, culture, and the Spanish language in your curriculum, no matter what class you teach. Hispanic Heritage Month Teaching Slides by forkin4th Grades: 2nd-5th Subjects: Character Education, Latino and Hispanic Studies Standards: CCSS SL.2.3,

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

Use them to begin longer narrative essays, begin class discussions, or introduce elements of fiction in your language arts class. Narrative Writing Prompts: TASK CARDS By Stacey Lloyd Grades: 6th-10th Subjects: Creative Writing, English Language Arts Avoid writers block with a helpful set of narrative writing task cards.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

MAY 28, 2025

Go down in the history books for your Einstein IQ or for discovering the cure for cancer? Be at the top of the class or study abroad during your senior year? Be able to speak your ancestral language fluently or paint like your great-great-grandparents? Go to a school online or one that makes you leave your tech at home?

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Teacher Toms Blog

JULY 1, 2025

A recent study found a significant association between maternal phone use and a reduction the amount of speech infants were exposed to. This is concerning because caretaker speech is foundational to language development in young children and is associated with early vocabulary development.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 23, 2025

Should texting language be in the dictionary? Fun Debate Topics Persuasive Speaking Activity Middle School, High School By Lindsay Ann Learning Grades: 6th-9th Subjects: English Language Arts, Speaking & Listening Standards: CCSS SL.9-10.4, Should high schools give up one year of history in favor of a financial literacy class?

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Cal Matters

JULY 7, 2025

The university will also require mandatory student training on antisemitism awareness and endow a chair of Jewish studies. Leora Feinsmith, a junior at Cal Poly studying public health, supports Armstrong’s efforts. Katz acknowledged the emotional impact such language can have on Jewish communities.

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eSchool News

JULY 25, 2022

Although I love teaching all subjects, I always choose English/language arts and social studies, in part because I love the challenge of engaging young leaners in these important subjects. Using this digital tool is a great way to deliver an engaging social studies lesson.

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eSchool News

MARCH 18, 2024

But for multilingual students like me whose native language is not English, the math classroom can be a daunting place. The linguistic supports I received in other content areas were not as present during math, in large part because of the assumption that math is a universal language. It should be joyful.

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Edsurge

JUNE 30, 2020

This is especially true of history texts, which attempt to distill complex and contrasting events into simple, linear narratives, often at the expense of nuance and unpleasant truths. Yet despite these limitations, textbooks are still the most popular way to teach and learn history.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

What was the point of living through history if you didn’t record it? It is something that comes from a time being studied or from a person who was involved in the events being studied. It is something that comes from a time being studied or from a person who was involved in the events being studied.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

She wanted me to know that although she could not yet speak English, she felt confident as a learner in her first language. Research shows that students who are classified as English language learners may be perceived by teachers as less capable than their non-ELL peers. It’s so important that Esther spoke up about this.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

What do you remember from history class? To history teacher Joe Welch, too many of today’s lessons still call to mind Ben Stein’s classic classroom lecture in “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.” schools are not well-known for teaching students history and getting them to remember it. I think you feel a little more connection.

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eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2022

We are actively working on several projects that will provide a greater representation of the history of minority groups like these.”. Newly digitized, it illustrates and contextualizes over a century’s worth of history of Indigenous peoples in the United States with a depth and breadth of content that is unprecedented.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 26, 2015

Sidenote: If you are wondering what the target Lexile range is for your students, check out the chart below, which is provided in Appendix A of the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Science, Science and Technical Studies. For more on “text complexity,” click here.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2023

percent of students in grades 6-12 actively seek external support for their homework and study needs. percent), history (14.7 percent) and world languages (11 percent) following way behind. Brainly’s Back-to-School survey highlights a growing trend–66.5 percent), science (12.3

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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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eSchool News

DECEMBER 15, 2021

EDSITEment offers free resources for teachers, students, and parents searching for high-quality K-12 humanities education materials in the subject areas of history and social studies, literature and language arts, foreign languages, arts, and culture.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Twelve years ago, when I left a career as a lawyer to become a history teacher, my vision of what a “good teacher” looked like was shaped in part by movies, such as “Stand and Deliver” and “To Sir, With Love,” which depict teachers who overcome institutional dysfunction to connect with students and inspire them to achieve their potential.

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eSchool News

APRIL 14, 2021

The pandemic has shed light on the need for student agency and inclusion, along with an emphasis on content-rich knowledge to support language learning effectively in literacy, history, social science, and science applications,” said Catherine Cahn, the CEO of Twig Education.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Two years ago, I was having lunch with good friends and colleagues Bob Regan from the Big History Project and Alan Louie, my co-founder at TextGenome. The Big History Project (BHP)’s approach relies on building a complete curriculum but inviting customization—“a perpetual first draft.” Along the way, there is a heavy focus on writing.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 8, 2021

Lately, I’ve concentrated on social studies. I chatted with my PLN, browsed forums where I knew efriends hung out, and taught a slew of online grad school classes to teachers who always are willing the discuss their newest favorite social studies tech tool. That means it’s easy to apply to your social studies class.

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eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2025

Switching seamlessly between languages like many bilingual learners do AI-powered translation tools are improving, but they dont match the way multilingual individuals naturally switch between languages in real life. Bilingual students often engage in code-switching, blending languages based on context, audience, and emotion.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2023

Learning About Historical Figures: When studying historical figures, the teacher could ask students to reflect on what they initially thought about a person and how their understanding changed as they learned more. This helps students become aware of different strategies and their evolving problem-solving skills.

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eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2023

We want students to fall in love with reading while building up skills in language and grammar. We try to show them that math and science can be outlets of wonder and imagination, while also grounding them in foundations of history and social studies.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Studying a Historical Figure See: The teacher presents a portrait or image of a historical figure. Using See, Think, Me, We…at the Secondary Level Literature and Language Arts See: Students identify key elements in a pivotal scene from a novel or a specific stanza from a poem, such as characters, actions, or descriptive language.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 27, 2020

Before I get into how edtech enhances social studies lessons, let’s ask a foundational question: What the heck is Social Studies ? According to Brookings , roughly nine percent of educators consider themselves social studies teachers. Here are five ways edtech can kick up your social studies program: Simulations and games.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 26, 2015

The CP meets the needs of schools seeking a technical or career-related studies option that combines career-related skills with a rigorous academic program to prepare students for success in career or post-secondary education. The CP fits our student profile perfectly.”.

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eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2024

It can also act as a study companion, generating practice questions, summarizing key points from e-textbooks and webpages, and much more. Additionally, students can use ChatGPT to learn new languages, receive personalized tutoring, and explore new subjects at their own pace. Plus, students LOVE AR/VR!

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Moreover, programming languages such as SQL, Java, JavaScript, C#, and Python are increasingly important to master regardless of profession or industry. These skills stick around even if students don’t pursue STEM-related study paths or careers later in their lives. Why is coding important for youth?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

For example, while studying engineering principles, teachers can incorporate art by challenging students to design aesthetically-pleasing yet functional structures, blending engineering and design thinking. Cross-disciplinary connections can help students see STEM from new perspectives and understand its relevance.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Howard Street Charter School in Salem, Oregon, is a project-based institution that pushes students to achieve excellence in all areas of study. Our highest passing rate ever in the history of the school was fifty-two percent before Covid. We are witnessing history, and this is just the beginning. The sky’s the limit.”

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

You must have enough teachers, the right technology, and lessons that infuse STEM into all classes including history and English/language arts, just to name a few. But what about when you’re teaching English or social studies? Here are some ways to set your STEM-focused school up for success. Forge community partnerships.

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eSchool News

JULY 24, 2017

Having a real life experience in Nicaragua with native speakers forever changed the way I would understand the world and motivated me to learn a language. Instead of doing another worksheet in social studies, invite a guest speaker. What Real Life Can Do for All Subjects. Real life connections are important in every subject.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

For a history class studying World War II, one student or group might learn about the Normandy invasion, while another might take on the rise of fascism and a third might explore the Pacific front. What to learn : Give students a variety of choices in the topics they can study by expanding the range of courses available to them.

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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). For today’s readers, studying literature takes place in the context of a complex world filled with the noise of social and short-form media.

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