Edsurge

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Reading proficiency requires the mastery of many complex skills. Recently, EdSurge spoke with Dr. Ness about the skills needed for reading, the most effective way to teach them and how Learning Ally’s Excite Reading can help. EdSurge: What does the science of reading show about the skills necessary to become a proficient reader?

Reading

Edsurge

AUGUST 21, 2024

Like, if someone's talking to me and I'm reading a book, I wouldn't hear them,” says Aylynn, an eighth grader in Pendergast Elementary District in Phoenix, Arizona. Her words describe the transformative power of reading — a skill that, unlike spoken language, humans are not naturally hardwired to master.

Science

eSchool News

OCTOBER 28, 2015

Simply put: We integrated the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) into our curriculum. My students and I are now so engaged in learning and actively participating in science that we often end up rushing to clean up at the bell. Science practices. The practices support interdisciplinary learning, too.

Science

eSchool News

MARCH 14, 2024

This article on the science of reading originally appeared on Purdue University’s site and is reposted here with permission. awarded to Purdue in August as part of Lilly Endowment’s Advancing the Science of Reading in Indiana initiative, which launched in 2022. The work is funded in part by a $1.5

Science

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. Science, technology, engineering, and math are broad but dynamic subjects that contain innumerable and specific learning concepts. The answer lies in the inclusion of arts in a STEM-centered curriculum.

Curriculum

eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

. –James Hood, Principal, Rodburn Elementary School , Rowan County Schools The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are transforming the educational landscape, ushering in a more integrated and dynamic approach to teaching and learning.

Teaching

eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

For us, being located in Maryland has the benefit of being situated near so many local technology, IT, and science research companies. For instance, they can share information about their area of expertise, be an advisor for students on presentations or projects, or judge robotics competitions and/or science fairs.

STEM

Edsurge

JANUARY 11, 2019

began receiving requests from local colleges and universities asking for tips about crafting their data-science curriculum. But he says the conversations often fell off once he suggested adding subjects like history of science, philosophy or communication. One question is whether that will bring change to data-science curricula.

Ethics

eSchool News

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Or, as the “Out of the Box” report says: “Imagine, for example, elementary classes that deeply embed the science of reading, making use of phonics instruction to the degree appropriate for each student and using technology and artificial intelligence to support building the requisite vocabulary and content knowledge to access rigorous text.

Interdisciplinary

eSchool News

AUGUST 1, 2024

Since 2019, France has ensured wireless devices are labeled with warnings which read: “Keep radio equipment away from the belly of pregnant women, and away from the lower abdomen of adolescents.” Several experts have concluded that current science indicates that RFR is a human carcinogen. human exposure limits. Friesen, M.,

Internet

eSchool News

JANUARY 28, 2018

Click here to read the full app review. Math Science Music. For starters, Math Science Music is a great resource for music teachers looking for engaging tools to teach music theory and appreciation. Pros : Interdisciplinary design boosts STEM and musical skills at the same time. What’s It Like? . Price : Free.

Math

eSchool News

JULY 15, 2022

This year’s summer learning program was designed to support reading and math enrichment. provide opportunities for organized play, and offer fun, hands-on science, technology, reading, art, and mathematics activities. interdisciplinary K-8 resource,? STEM Connect. STEM Connect?

STEM

Edsurge

JULY 10, 2024

Some include more traditional vocations like automotive, cosmetology, plumbing and carpentry, while others have expanded to industries including education, computer science, business, biotechnology and health care. For example, my students read a variety of books about education to learn more about challenges and solutions in the field.

High School

Edsurge

MAY 15, 2023

Hadzovic earned a degree in English education and later pursued a science degree in part because of the demand for science teachers in Brooklyn, New York. With AI tools, I can provide them with visuals or a lower Lexile level reading rate. In what ways have you used AI tools to personalize instruction for students?

Writing

eSchool News

DECEMBER 22, 2023

” ESUSD’s AI Policy Lab is designed as a collaborative, interdisciplinary partnership that encourages responsible AI development, deployment, and usage. In fact, recent data from the state found that most California students don’t meet grade-level standards in math and reading.

STEM

Edsurge

MARCH 31, 2021

But they weren’t reading from a textbook. With an increased emphasis on improving test scores in reading, writing, math and science, social studies fell to the wayside. history and civics to be studied in an interdisciplinary manner. They were roleplaying. Let me set the scene for you.

History

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Jackson State University, a master’s degree in elementary education from William Carey University, and a specialist’s degree in administrative leadership from Walden University. In her downtime, she enjoys reading and spending quality time with her family.

Special Education

Time 4 Kindergarten

JUNE 11, 2024

What is the Science of Reading? The Science of Reading refers to a body of research that focuses on how people learn to read and issues related to reading and writing. 5 Key components of the Science of Reading include: 1. 5 Key components of the Science of Reading include: 1.

Science

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

This year, there were three prizes: for work in pre-K-12 education, higher education and a newly created prize, for learning science research. We have evidence that when you take a demanding test that requires reasoning, reading a book or listening to a lecture in preparation is no different than doing nothing.

Intelligence

Edsurge

JUNE 1, 2022

Read more insights from Teacher of the Year finalists below. Her mother was a middle school science teacher whose parenting “really incorporated a lot of that curiosity and wonder and awe, kind of like we saw at the Smithsonian here today,” she says. Rivera grew up to become a middle school science teacher, too.

Teachers

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 15, 2024

Embracing the Art of Reading One of the most effective and time-honored methods for honing one’s writing skills is to immerse oneself in the works of accomplished authors and essayists. Through this process, writers can identify areas for improvement, gain exposure to diverse writing styles, and ultimately refine their own craft.

Essay

eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

— Edson Barton, CEO, YouScience The Science of Reading continues to gain momentum in changing how educators approach reading instruction, particularly in foundational skills for Grades K-3. Many teachers in older grades are not taught how to teach foundational literacy skills.

Schools

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Library innovations in the 21 st century include building a space that students actually want to inhabi, whicht is imperative to facilitating their learning and curiosity when it comes to reading. During the 2021-2022 school year, the Reading School District saw over 13,000 ebooks and audiobooks checked out through the Sora K-12 reading app.

Schools

Edsurge

JUNE 21, 2017

According to the Education Commission of States, about 20 states now require that districts allow students to apply specified computer science courses toward completion of mathematics, science or, as a foreign language. Coding curricula is sweeping into classrooms across the country, thanks to programs such as Code.org.

Interdisciplinary

Edsurge

JUNE 7, 2017

It started with an underwhelming science fair—the type we’re all familiar with: students standing next to handmade posters, listlessly describing their projects, usually alone. For Abby Longcor, Senior Director of the Tech Challenge, that’s what really sets the program apart: the interdisciplinary approach to engineering. “We

Art

Edsurge

OCTOBER 13, 2020

“Making Young Voters” was written by Sunshine Hillygus, a professor of political science at Duke University, and John Holbein, assistant professor of public policy and education at the University of Virginia. To learn more, I spoke with Hillygus, who recently gave a speech about young voters for the National Academy of Sciences.

Motivation

Edsurge

JULY 16, 2016

We didn’t know it at the time, but this effort became part of the foundation of the new Computer Science for All effort to bring computer science to every public school student in New York City. From the outset we knew we wanted to bridge mathematics and computer science.

Science

Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2019

Building a Space That Amplifies Innovation and Connection Lassonde Studios evolved out of a $25 million dollar gift from investor, philanthropist, and University of Utah alumnus Pierre Lassonde to spur entrepreneurship in a student-focused and interdisciplinary manner. “We Our students are not reading case studies.

Interdisciplinary

Edsurge

JULY 7, 2022

They’re all adults enrolled in the university’s online Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies program. They want to read and write and think. During the semester, students read “Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass,” “The Secret Life of Bees” and “They Say/I Say.” Yet many of the students want more than that, too.

Students

Faculty Focus

APRIL 22, 2025

To scaffold their analysis, I provided a couple of foundational readings on AI, alongside an article of their choosing, see Roose, 2023 and Gates, 2023 citations. Encourage students to select supplemental articles relevant to their fields to foster interdisciplinary connections, allowing for both autonomy and current insights in the field.

Ethics

Edsurge

APRIL 17, 2019

Stanford’s newest course takes an interdisciplinary approach, bringing in research and faculty from the university’s business, engineering, law and medical schools, as well as its School of Humanities and Sciences. “AI In the past couple of years, the tech industry has struggled through a dark time.

Interdisciplinary

k12 Digest

APRIL 26, 2025

One of the standout features is its STREAM program: Science, Technology, Religion, Arts, and Mathematics. This interdisciplinary approach encourages students to think critically, problem-solve, and make connections across different subjects. Parents, too, play an active role in the schools faith-driven community.

Knowledge

Cult of Pedagogy

AUGUST 20, 2023

Near the top of that list is reading instruction, the question of how we should be teaching young children to read. I have no training in teaching early literacy, but I was an early reader myself, and I taught all three of my children to read before they started kindergarten.

Reading

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 28, 2025

Allowing students to share epiphanies they had encourages them to share and can sometimes lead to interdisciplinary connectivity. Have students share stories about their creations or read their poems aloud. Small teaching: Everyday lessons from the science of learning (2nd ed). Padlet is a good digital tool. Jossey-Bass.

Activities

Dangerously Irrelevant

MARCH 30, 2015

Can we graduate preservice teachers that come out of the gate with interdisciplinary STEM competencies? Belie-Blank – Spencer CSD is doing math-science extracurricular with 6-8 graders. AG – admins just let me set up a science club and I talked a colleague into joining me. Embrace the chaos, embrace messy learning.

STEM

Faculty Focus

JUNE 11, 2023

Choose an interdisciplinary topic for broader appeal Freshmen often have not yet decided what their major would be, nor should they! Our class, “Banned Books and School Policy,” related to education, of course, but also touched on sociology, political science, history, English literature, religion, and public policy.

Critical Thinking

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 28, 2025

Allowing students to share epiphanies they had encourages them to share and can sometimes lead to interdisciplinary connectivity. Have students share stories about their creations or read their poems aloud. Small teaching: Everyday lessons from the science of learning (2nd ed). Padlet is a good digital tool. Jossey-Bass.

Activities