Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

The integration of AI technologies presents unparalleled opportunities for enhancing teaching, learning, and administrative processes. Key performance indicators (KPIs) may include: Educational Outcomes : Improved retention rates, higher graduation rates, or enhanced learning outcomes.

Ethics 75

Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 75

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

When I was at TCEA last week, a teacher approached me after one of my sessions to ask if I had ever written about my experience planning interdisciplinary projects. So, I wanted to share the framework that my teaching team (English, history, and science) used when planning large scale interdisciplinary projects.

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Interdisciplinary Motivation History English 457

eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Incorporate hands-on activities and experiments Hands-on activities let students engage directly with STEM concepts, making learning tangible and memorable. This process reinforces scientific inquiry and builds critical thinking skills as students see, touch, and analyze real results from their experiments.

Middle School 324

Middle School Middle School STEM Interdisciplinary 324

eSchool News

OCTOBER 28, 2015

One classroom learns how NGSS can take students farther than they’ve ever been. Imagine 30 sixth-graders racing to your classroom every day, so excited about learning that they are willing to think critically and problem-solve for the next 49 minutes. The practices support interdisciplinary learning, too.

Science 260

Science Interdisciplinary STEM Learning 260

eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2025

This interaction helps students connect the dots, understanding that the products they use have origins in distant places, such as the Amazon rainforest. Despite it being thousands of miles away, I challenge students to consider why they should care. According to Moser et.

Interdisciplinary 231

Interdisciplinary Critical Thinking Peer Review Discussions 231

eSchool News

JUNE 26, 2024

Though many teachers tout the importance of STEM learning, many also shy away from the “E” in STEM. But engineering and the engineering design process, when incorporated into classrooms correctly, can increase student engagement and subject matter understanding.

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STEM Interdisciplinary Critical Thinking Lecturing 299

eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Even if a student doesn’t select a career in STEM, the soft skills they will learn at a STEM-focused school (critical thinking, teamwork, problem-solving and more) will serve them well in whatever they choose to do in life. We utilize hands-on, innovative STEM curriculum to bring learning to life. Extend STEM learning.

STEM 309

STEM Interdisciplinary Schools Fairness 309

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

In collaboration with Discovery Education —the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place—HCS is integrating a suite of award-winning, flexible digital resources into teaching and learning across the district’s elementary and middle schools. interdisciplinary K-8 resource,?STEM

Science 246

Science STEM Interdisciplinary Middle School 246

eSchool News

MAY 12, 2021

The requests for proposals covered the following areas: Supplemental educational software for multiple content areas Enrichment and remediation interventions for students. To address these areas, schools can now select appropriate learning solutions from CoderZ’s comprehensive suite of software products.

Interdisciplinary 246

Interdisciplinary STEM Math Science 246

Edsurge

AUGUST 30, 2017

The personal pathways include anytime, anywhere learning experiences that include competencies across four dimensions: Academic, employability, citizenship and wellness. We believe this multidimensional student centered approach leads to life, career and community success. Norris’s “Dimensions of Learning” defined. conference.

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Interdisciplinary Coaching Learning Schools 155

Edsurge

OCTOBER 11, 2021

A different approach to teaching mathematics is needed—one that develops data literacy for all students. Not only would such an approach be more relevant and increase student engagement, it has the potential to reduce the widespread vulnerability to misleading information shared via social media. In most districts in the U.S.,

Science 211

Science Interdisciplinary Middle School Middle School 211

eSchool News

AUGUST 30, 2022

Charlotte, NC — Alabama’s Huntsville College Preparatory School (HCPS) today announced a new partnership with Discovery Education , the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. Discovery Education Science Techbooks. Discovery Education’s?Social Social Studies?Techbooks.

STEM 244

STEM Textbooks Interdisciplinary Social Studies 244

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. The population of students I serve as a teacher in our Academy for Teaching and Learning are interested in pursuing a career in education.

High School 210

High School High School Interdisciplinary Education 210

eSchool News

DECEMBER 22, 2023

We aim to incorporate a wide array of perspectives in this process, including those of policymakers, industry experts, educators, students, and families, to collaboratively develop AI strategies and policies that resonate with our community’s unique needs and principles.”

STEM 145

STEM Interdisciplinary Quizzes Ethics 145

eSchool News

APRIL 6, 2021

(NYSE: KEYS), a leading technology company that delivers advanced design and validation solutions to help accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world, have launched an innovative new public-private partnership that supports student learning and builds academic confidence.

Accessibility 203

Accessibility Technology Education Interdisciplinary 203

Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2019

Student engagement is key to energizing learning outcomes, and universities have been investing heavily in building multi-purpose spaces that provide opportunities for students to imagine, prototype, fail and retool their way to profound learning experiences. Our students are not reading case studies.

Interdisciplinary 161

Interdisciplinary Learning Study Blended Learning 161

k12 Digest

APRIL 26, 2025

The school integrates leadership development, life skills, and hands-on learning experiences to ensure students leave not just prepared for college, but ready to take on the world. An AP curriculum challenges students to excel, and Harkness-style classes foster discussion and debate, giving students a voice in their learning.

Schools 240

Schools History Art Culture 240

Edsurge

JULY 6, 2016

Outside of school, most people apply learning across disciplines, scenarios, and experiences. For a majority of our lives as students, we are taught in a system that creates blocks of time for learning specific content, much like the factory model of production. Life is irregular—thus, learning is irregular.

Interdisciplinary 113

Interdisciplinary Learning Schools History 113

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 11, 2024

Since my inexperienced students work in a clinical setting with patients who have schizophrenia, it may be easier to explain the inconsistent behavior and maintain equity of care if they are aware of the challenges this demographic faces. Health outcomes are improved when students feel more capable of providing care for a diverse group.

Culture 111

Culture Beliefs Learning Interdisciplinary 111

Edsurge

MARCH 31, 2021

On a memorable morning in my high school civics class, the students—seniors, full of energy—learned about the formation and function of our legislative branch. One student, standing up and projecting his voice, declared: “Virginia objects to New Jersey demanding that She give away Her fair and right voice in the new government.

History 217

History Social Studies Education Knowledge 217

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 11, 2024

Since my inexperienced students work in a clinical setting with patients who have schizophrenia, it may be easier to explain the inconsistent behavior and maintain equity of care if they are aware of the challenges this demographic faces. Health outcomes are improved when students feel more capable of providing care for a diverse group.

Culture 105

Culture Beliefs Learning Interdisciplinary 105

eSchool News

MARCH 14, 2024

The science of reading refers to a vast body of research that explores how children learn to read and includes explicit, systematic and cumulative instruction methods focused on phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing and oral language. The work is funded in part by a $1.5

Science 145

Science Reading Interdisciplinary Language 145

Edsurge

JUNE 21, 2017

It was there that one of the most popular learn-to-code tools, developed by the Lifelong Kindergarten group, was born in 2007. To conduct this research, she interviewed over a hundred Scratch users who are active on the platform not just during or after school, but even after a student has graduated and moved on to another school.

Interdisciplinary 164

Interdisciplinary Science Writing History 164

Edsurge

JUNE 1, 2022

Latino students make up the majority at her school in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, which follows an EL—formerly known as Expeditionary Learning—curriculum. “I I try to teach my students that science isn't just happening in a textbook, but that is happening all around us,” Rivera explains. They learned a lot.

Teachers 212

Teachers Education History Science 212

eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

Here are some back-to-school tips, advice, and valuable insights from educators, stakeholders, and industry experts: As I reflect on two decades of work in the clean energy education space, I become increasingly convinced that the key to impacting students is people. This year at St. –David Baker, Professional Development Coordinator.

Schools 329

Schools Coaching STEM Evaluation 329

eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2024

Located in Southwest Tennessee, HCS’s approximately 250 educators serve nearly 3,300 students daily, providing a high-quality education in a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment that builds foundations for lifelong learning. STEM Connect. Discovery Education Coding.

STEM 137

STEM Interdisciplinary Middle School Middle School 137

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

The average student gets just two of the ten questions right. And that is one of the learning objectives: that we know very little about other places.” He engineers every aspect of his courses, down to which students he’ll shoot the breeze with before class. But failure is the whole point of the exercise. Source: Course Hero.

Quizzes 167

Quizzes Failure Culture Students 167

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Seeking to educate the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—and prepare PK-5 students for the world beyond the classroom, HNCS’s team sought to enhance science instruction by integrating a comprehensive STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Art, Math) curriculum. STEM Connect.

Science 130

Science STEM Interdisciplinary Art 130

Edsurge

MAY 16, 2022

The implication is that students are not learning as much as their transcripts indicate, hampering their ability to succeed in challenging environments after high school. “We In other words, despite those higher grades, students may not be learning anything more than usual, but at least they’re sticking with school longer.

Grades 161

Grades Testing Interdisciplinary STEM 161

Edsurge

APRIL 11, 2019

This year, a seventh grade English class designed games to highlight the theme in “The Giver” and a second grade class built gingerbread models of Chicago landmarks for an interdisciplinary math and social studies unit. Given the sensitive nature of the community, there was a social-emotional learning element of our planning phase.

Fairness 163

Fairness Confidentiality Students Interdisciplinary 163

k12 Digest

MARCH 4, 2025

Lloyd Jackson discussedhisexperience withmathematics and AI.Heshared hisviews oncurriculum standards ,digital tools and AI ,digital learning with traditional teaching methods , AI shaping the future of mathematics education ,and many more. How has technology changed the way students learn and interact in classrooms?

Technology 130

Technology Teaching Methods Critical Thinking Learning Styles 130

k12 Digest

APRIL 26, 2025

The school is dedicated to shaping students into spiritually grounded, intellectually curious, and morally responsible leaders. This is achieved through strong academics tailored to different learning styles, leadership opportunities, service projects, and a vibrant community of clubs, sports, and the arts.

Knowledge 137

Knowledge Beliefs Schools Art 137

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

These new resources will drive the development of students’ critical thinking skills and create opportunities for the study of scientific mysteries and the development of design solutions. Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. STEM Connect.

Science 130

Science Grades STEM Middle School 130

Edsurge

MARCH 22, 2017

As schools innovate and transform what teaching and learning look like on their campuses, the design of academic buildings is likely to change in dramatic ways as well. The goal is to bolster students’ capacity for innovation and creativity. Its new Academic Innovation Center (AIC) opened just this past fall.

Lecturing 147

Lecturing Laboratory Interdisciplinary Art 147

Faculty Focus

APRIL 22, 2025

According to a recent survey by Anthology (2023) , 60% of students in the US have used AI tools, with 10% reporting weekly use 38% using them monthly. Instead of fearing AI, we should actively explore its potential in the classroom, emphasizing how it can enrich the learning experience. Department of Education, 2023).

Ethics 112

Ethics Plagiarism Education Intelligence 112

Dangerously Irrelevant

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Titled Different Schools for a Different World , it describes 6 key relevancy gaps between today’s schools and what students and society need from them: Information Literacy. Instead, they must help students learn how to utilize these tools to foster powerful learning and extracurricular connections. Student Engagement.

Mobile Devices 87

Mobile Devices Interdisciplinary Schools Learning Spaces 87

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Instead, it is vital that I investigate concrete strategies for greatly increasing students’ involvement in learning. Using real-life examples, current events, and personal experiences in order to make the content of the lesson more accessible to students will go a long way toward keeping students engaged. 2.

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Attention Students Quizzes Interdisciplinary 122