k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Teachers regularly use technology, not just to teach, but to help students think deeper, ask better questions, and tell their own stories. To make that possible, Elmwood invests deeply in teacher training, combining International Baccalaureate (IB) expertise with ongoing professional development in technology and pedagogy. Whitehouse.

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eSchool News

MARCH 19, 2021

Thoughtfully-crafted STEM lessons that leverage technology-rich resources similar to what your students are using outside the classroom are great ways to engage students in interdisciplinary instruction.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 30, 2020

If we want to support every student, we must first ensure that teachers are equipped to do so. Educators, like their students, are constantly learning. Every educator should have access to tools and support to grow. Related content: 3 ways to teach STEM in a blended environment.

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eSchool News

MAY 2, 2023

STEM education might seem a bit overwhelming, but if teachers can move past their initial hesitation, they’re likely to find more than a couple ways to highlight STEM each day.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Our group came from all over the state, representing different grades and subjects, and our mission was to create an online guide to help teachers break apart each standard, then provide a video tutorial or example of a lesson to address the standard, which we wrote as a team.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

A few months into the 2021-22 school year, teachers, parents, and students are once again confronted with the devastating reality of pandemic-prompted learning loss. A STEAM learning approach encourages collaboration to understand and distill new concepts.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Newark, NJ – Offshore wind company Bluepoint Wind is announcing today the winners of grants to further STEM education for 10 teachers from schools across New Jersey. We are proud to support New Jersey teachers who are instrumental in fostering students’ passions for STEM and its critical role in building our energy future.”

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2019

Check out the following 5 STEM grants–some are research-based, others are for teachers, and a couple are focused around student involvement. The STEM+C program supports research on how students learn to think computationally to solve interdisciplinary problems in science and mathematics.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Its flexible, modular learning units give students an easy-to-follow experience using high-quality interdisciplinary resources that can be used in a wide variety of classrooms and across all subjects.

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eSchool News

JULY 16, 2021

When a school is fortunate to have exceptional teachers with diverse backgrounds, those teachers can draw on their experiences and interests to create a strong, engaging, and original curriculum. They learn how everything fits together, and it becomes a fun and memorable approach to interdisciplinary learning.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

As novice sixth grade math and English teachers, weve learned to approach our mid-year benchmark assessments not as final judgments but as tools for reflection and growth. In addition, interdisciplinary collaboration at our weekly professional learning communities (PLCs) has strengthened this process.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 4, 2024

With full alignment to the revised TEKS for Technology Applications and robust teacher support for interdisciplinary lessons, the CoderZ courses make it easy for educators to integrate computer science into core subject learning and give teachers the resources they need to build a strong foundation for technical and engineering career pathways.

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eSchool News

JUNE 26, 2024

Though many teachers tout the importance of STEM learning, many also shy away from the “E” in STEM. It is interdisciplinary and focuses on 21 st -century skills, real-world problems, and offers context and content integration, making topics relevant to something students are learning about and are engaged in.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The AI Education Project on Wednesday released its AI Readiness Framework , a comprehensive way for students, teachers and school leaders to think about building AI Readiness in America’s schools and evaluating what being “AI Ready” means in a time of rapid technological change. aiEDU’s framework has three parts.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Here are five strategies teachers can take to make STEM come alive in their classrooms. Teachers can lead activities that allow students to see concepts in action, including simple experiments with household materials to demonstrate principles like gravity, friction, or chemical reactions.

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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. A history teacher can take their students to virtually explore a battlefield, versus simply having them read accounts and examine photos.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

STEM education would emphasize problem-solving, interdisciplinary approaches and the value of discovery and play, according to a new 10-year vision from the American Institutes for Research for the U.S. The ideal future of U.S. Department of Education’s STEM Initiatives Team.

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eSchool News

APRIL 20, 2018

Is it by asking them to passively read a textbook or listen to a teacher lecture? Department of Education, is a rigorous, interdisciplinary, standards-focused method of STEM education that encourages students to develop and share their STEM knowledge and investigations.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Training for teachers – The specific teachers mentioned in OpenAI’s guidance should be applauded for embracing emerging tech, but there needs to be greater resources for teachers just trying to keep up with AI. Instead, a gradual introduction with teacher guidance is recommended.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 11, 2023

With ready-to-go lessons, CodeHS makes teaching computer science simple even for elementary teachers who have never taught computer science before. The In Context Pathway includes interdisciplinary lessons built to be incorporated into other parts of the school day- including ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies instructional time.

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eSchool News

APRIL 6, 2015

The Learning Studios toolkit features free, online resources that are a mix of design and communication templates, reflective discussion protocols, and evaluation surveys to guide and monitor complex, interdisciplinary curriculum and assessment work. Next page: Three ways teachers can use the STEM toolkit. News STEM Top News'

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Edsurge

JUNE 1, 2022

Autumn Rivera, 2022 Colorado Teacher of the Year, at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in April. WASHINGTON — Curiosity and creativity were on display when dozens of top teachers from around the U.S. During their visit to the nation’s capital, the teachers toured the White House, visited the U.S.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Integrating STEM into K-12 curricula helps prepare students for a world that increasingly depends on interdisciplinary knowledge. Programs tailored for K-12 students often provide equitable access to resources and opportunities, creating a more inclusive pipeline for future scientists, engineers, and innovators.

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eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2025

Interdisciplinary approaches Incorporating an interdisciplinary approach can significantly enrich the learning process for students. This highlights the necessity for teachers to evolve into facilitators of learning, acting as guides who support students taking ownership of their learning. Strategies for implementation 1.Start

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eSchool News

JUNE 10, 2015

Teachers are using 3D printing across the curriculum in an expanded pilot. Teachers at The Sizer School, a North Central Charter Essential School, began piloting curriculum with NVPro, a 3D printer from NVBOTS. The 3D printer is now incorporated into teachers’ lesson plans on a larger scale.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 3, 2016

(We began referring to our students as scholars, because we expected that they take an active approach to their education, and participate in interdisciplinary project-based learning, and internships.) Together, we identified high-demand and foundational science-based skills. Next page: A unique badging model engages students.

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eSchool News

MAY 6, 2019

As educators, we are all continuously looking for interdisciplinary learning opportunities that will provide students with the most authentic learning experiences possible. Like many districts, most of our best ideas start with our teachers. 4 keys to developing a drone curriculum. Know your strengths.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Learners then work with partners to co-design interdisciplinary projects that both align with the academic and life goals of the learner, as well as the business or nonprofit needs of the partner. Often team-taught and generally in-person, these courses are inspired by teachers’ and learners’ own passions.

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eSchool News

MARCH 3, 2025

Like HGTV homeowners, we brought on a contractor–in this case, an outside consultant–who could help our committee of teachers, support staff, and board members co-design solutions and develop a plan to construct a more inclusive and supportive environment. In other cases, personalization is a much bigger undertaking.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Sixty-five percent of the Class of 2023 graduates had five or fewer conversations with teachers or counselors about post-high school choices, and high school graduates feel uncertain about their current chosen pathways. A breakdown in student-educator communication may be a factor behind the lack of CTE program awareness.

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eSchool News

MAY 31, 2017

This award honors one elementary school teacher who has established (or is establishing) an interdisciplinary, inquiry-based lesson plan. The lesson plan will fully reference sources of information and any relevant National Science Education Standards and benchmarks found in the Atlas of Science Literacy.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Science and social studies classes could integrate combinations of text, virtual reality, group discussion, and interdisciplinary projects that extend beyond what an individual teacher could sustainably plan for each day.”.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

Here’s what they had to say: In 2025 and beyond, providing high-quality professional learning will be essential in retaining teachers, as well as helping to ensure they feel fulfilled in their work. This online program has given us the system, support, and resources to make a measurable difference in our students’ reading growth.

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eSchool News

MAY 12, 2021

Students take an interdisciplinary approach – applying data collection, math, concepts in physics and understanding in robotics and code – to solve challenges. The courses and curriculum can operate as fully independent teaching and learning experiences, or teachers can integrate them into existing and future curriculums.

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Edsurge

MAY 21, 2025

It introduces career-ready practices as a core element and embraces interdisciplinary learning that mirrors todays job landscape. Nearly 18,000 schools across the country currently offer CTE programming, and 83 percent of CTE teachers expect their annual budgets to stay the same or increase. Thats not sustainable.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

We spoke with ninth-grade History Teacher Nick Pant, from Dayton Regional STEM School, about successfully implementing Unreal Engine in the classroom. I am a social studies teacher who got introduced to game design as a result of trying to motivate students to study history. I am by no means a game designer.

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eSchool News

JULY 28, 2021

Any teacher, even those without computer science expertise, can use CoderZ’s proven approach, which uses virtual robots to bring instruction to life. Each CoderZ course develops interdisciplinary skills like problem-solving, collaboration, and grit as well as core knowledge in physics, geometry, literacy, and algebra.

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