Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

This article delves into the complexities of developing and implementing an AI framework that not only aligns with an institution’s unique mission but also addresses the diverse needs of its stakeholders, including faculty, students, staff, and administration.

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. In a unit on electricity, students can create simple circuits with batteries, wires, and bulbs.

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Middle School Middle School STEM Interdisciplinary 321

eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2025

By incorporating real-world experiences and addressing problems, I aim to engage students and encourage them to devise solutions to these challenges. As students investigate everyday items, I emphasize that most of these products originate from nature at some point, prompting a discussion on the true cost of these goods.

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Interdisciplinary Critical Thinking Peer Review Discussions 230

eSchool News

JUNE 26, 2024

But engineering and the engineering design process, when incorporated into classrooms correctly, can increase student engagement and subject matter understanding. While those aren’t tested on standardized tests, it’s a necessary and important piece of what students and learners need when they get out into the workforce.

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STEM Interdisciplinary Critical Thinking Lecturing 297

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 are a STEM-based charter school network serving more than 3,900 students in grades K-12 at seven different campuses.

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STEM Interdisciplinary Schools Fairness 307

eSchool News

AUGUST 30, 2022

Through this new collaboration, HCPS’s educators gain access to an award-winning suite of digital resources supporting the school’s mission to provide students with an individualized academic experience that is a catalyst for confidence and curiosity. . interdisciplinary K-8 resource,? STEM Connect. STEM Connect ?blends

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STEM Textbooks Interdisciplinary Social Studies 244

eSchool News

OCTOBER 28, 2015

One classroom learns how NGSS can take students farther than they’ve ever been. I’ve been teaching for more than 30 years, and this is the most excited I’ve ever seen students. 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.

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Science Interdisciplinary STEM Learning 260

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. The courses and curriculum engage students in solving gamified challenges by coding a virtual robot. About CoderZ.

Interdisciplinary 246

Interdisciplinary STEM Math Science 246

Edsurge

OCTOBER 11, 2021

The reality, though, is that an unacceptably high number of students fail algebra courses, which focus students on outdated methods and calculations performed by hand. These antiquated curricula have discouraged many students from persisting in STEM fields, and exacerbated inequities prevalent in the U.S.

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Science Interdisciplinary Middle School Middle School 211

Edsurge

JULY 10, 2024

My colleagues feverishly jotted down notes as one of my students, Ethan, moved through his presentation on how educators can more intentionally use AI in their classes. The population of students I serve as a teacher in our Academy for Teaching and Learning are interested in pursuing a career in education.

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High School High School Interdisciplinary Education 210

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

With these resources, district educators are empowered to build real-world learning experiences that connect students to the world around them while preparing them for future success. . Among the resources now available to HCS students are:?. interdisciplinary K-8 resource,?STEM The Discovery Education platform. . STEM Connect?blends

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Science STEM Interdisciplinary Middle School 246

Edsurge

APRIL 11, 2019

Then I looked around the room and realized that my students had a different view. Immediately, my students bolted into action and the redesign began. Sewing machines, robotics, circuitry and virtual reality were among the stations designed and operated by our students. They saw endless possibilities.

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Fairness Confidentiality Students Interdisciplinary 163

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.

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Accessibility Technology Education Interdisciplinary 201

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

So are most of the students taking the cultural competency quiz Professor John Branch gives out near the beginning of his MBA-level International Marketing class at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business. The average student gets just two of the ten questions right. I think the students are entertained.

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Quizzes Failure Culture Students 167

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.

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Schools History Art Culture 240

k12 Digest

APRIL 26, 2025

The school is dedicated to shaping students into spiritually grounded, intellectually curious, and morally responsible leaders. More importantly, faith is woven into every aspect of daily lifewhether through prayer, service, or the values instilled in each student. Saucedo, President of St. Joseph Catholic School.

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Knowledge Beliefs Schools Art 137

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

I always imagined that as my experience with teaching grew, I would be able to better motivate students and help focus my students. It turns out that with each passing year, I’m finding it increasingly difficult to capture and hold a student’s attention and focus during my lessons. 2020, Orhan and Beyhan, 2020).

Attention 122

Attention Students Quizzes Interdisciplinary 122

Edsurge

AUGUST 30, 2017

Instead of focusing on individuals, we focus on accountability measures; we expect students to fit into rigidly defined roles and a highly regulated system. Only students that successfully strategize and comply with the rules are likely to find gratification and reward for their efforts. Norris’s “Dimensions of Learning” defined.

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Interdisciplinary Coaching Learning Schools 155

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.

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History Social Studies Education Knowledge 217

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

I always imagined that as my experience with teaching grew, I would be able to better motivate students and help focus my students. It turns out that with each passing year, I’m finding it increasingly difficult to capture and hold a student’s attention and focus during my lessons. 2020, Orhan and Beyhan, 2020).

Attention 111

Attention Students Quizzes Interdisciplinary 111

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 144

STEM Interdisciplinary Quizzes Ethics 144

eSchool News

MARCH 14, 2024

It’s vital to have these resources that we can put toward improving the ways that teachers are able to work with students and to know there is a long-term commitment toward these goals.” Creating stacked credentials for undergraduate and graduate students as well as offerings for current teachers. The work is funded in part by a $1.5

Science 144

Science Reading Interdisciplinary Languages 144

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

As technology continues to shape every facet of modern life, proficiency in navigating digital tools, critically evaluating online information, and responsibly engaging in the digital space becomes crucial. Digital literacy skills are integral in K-12 education, preparing students to thrive in a technology-driven world.

Skills 130

Skills Critical Thinking Ethics Evaluation 130

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. But is coding preoccupying the hearts and minds of students after school hours?

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Interdisciplinary Science Writing History 164

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. Lassonde Studios makerspace.

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Interdisciplinary Learning Study Blended Learning 161

Edsurge

JUNE 1, 2022

For one group, the experience included visiting the ocean hall at the National Museum of Natural History, where they viewed exhibits under a giant whale specimen displayed from the ceiling, then reflected on the sensory details they observed and how those might appeal to students. Don't forget to have fun with your students.

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Teachers Education History Science 212

eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2024

Charlotte, NC — Tennessee’s Hardeman County Schools (HCS) today announced a new phase in its partnership with global edtech leader Discovery Education that is bringing new digital resources to students districtwide. version of Coding features a wide array of resources that help students take coding from concept to reality.

STEM 137

STEM Interdisciplinary Middle School Middle School 137

Edsurge

MAY 16, 2022

California State University, also stopped requiring students to submit them. 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 So what does that actually mean for students and colleges? in 2010 to 3.36

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Grades Testing Interdisciplinary STEM 161

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. Doodle Math. STEM Connect.

Science 130

Science STEM Interdisciplinary Art 130

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. Inspiring educators is critical to moving a clean energy economy forward.

Schools 327

Schools Coaching STEM Evaluation 327

k12 Digest

MARCH 4, 2025

He currently serves as the Proud Superintendent of the Texarkana Arkansas School District, where he is committed to making a lasting impact on students, educators, and the community. How has technology changed the way students learn and interact in classrooms? How have curriculum standards adapted to meet the needs of todays students?

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Technology Teaching Methods Critical Thinking Learning Styles 130

Edsurge

JULY 6, 2016

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. The linear, factory system of education is counter to the messy, irregular, and creative learning process that our students have grown accustomed to outside of school.

Interdisciplinary 113

Interdisciplinary Learning Schools History 113

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Through this multi-year collaboration, educators and students in the district’s elementary and middle schools will return to the classroom this fall with access to award-winning digital resources supporting science instruction. Paul and serves students across 16 elementary schools, 4 middle schools and three traditional high schools.

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Science Grades STEM Middle School 130

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: School libraries have evolved to offer students and teachers everything they need See article: Modern students need modern librarians See article: 10 reasons we love school librarians For more news on school libraries, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page What makes an effective school library?

Schools 246

Schools Languages Language Reading 246

Faculty Focus

APRIL 22, 2025

Rather than simply acknowledging that students are using AI, we should create opportunities for them to explore practical strategies. This approach will help students better understand and utilize AI as an educational ally, enabling innovative methods for effective classroom integration.

Ethics 112

Ethics Plagiarism Education Intelligence 112

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Teaching in a large-size classroom differs significantly from teaching in a small-size classroom in terms of engagement, interaction, and instructional methods (Wang & Calvano, 2022). Students in smaller classes often feel more comfortable asking questions and engaging in discussions, fostering a collaborative learning environment.

Teaching 88

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 88