Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 4, 2025

Build historical machines in interdisciplinary projects 7. Put their science and teamwork skills to the test with a five-activity survival STEM resource. Using popsicle sticks and instructions from the resource, middle schoolers work together to construct and test their catapults in a physics lesson about different types of energy.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

Pilot and Evaluate : Test AI applications in low-risk areas and gather feedback to refine strategies. Carnegie Mellon University : Prioritizes interdisciplinary collaboration in AI projects, involving stakeholders from various academic departments. Actionable Tip : Assign a dedicated AI governance team to monitor adherence to policies.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

Are the drawbacks of animal testing worth the benefits to humans? Some interdisciplinary writing ideas include: Science: Have students write argumentative or informational journal entries on science-related topics, such as climate change, human impacts on the ecosystem, and important inventions we use every day.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The global health crisis forced students out of the physical classroom and into a new virtual world for nearly two grades, and their initial homework and test scores reveal a significant decrease in knowledge transfer, social skills, and core learning habits across a variety of subjects.

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eSchool News

JUNE 26, 2024

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. Test your design or prototype 6. Build, based on design, given certain parameters and a specific set of materials 5.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 11, 2018

And perhaps most novel, instead of traditional tests, they’re using “Sparkle Sleuths,” one in an emerging set of assessment tools to measure their mastery. Everything is interdisciplinary,” explained Stephanie Passman, the lead teacher, during EdSurge’s recent visit to the school. In this new model, learning looks a lot like playing.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 28, 2015

As students plan investigations to answer a question posed to them, they conduct tests, record and analyze data, and communicate their results. They’re actually “doing science,” not just memorizing terms and concepts for a test. The practices support interdisciplinary learning, too. Looking for more inspiration?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Plus, when they make mistakes, they’re motivated to try new approaches to test theories. By incorporating hands-on activities, real-world problem-solving, edtech tools, interdisciplinary learning, and a culture of curiosity, teachers can create a dynamic and engaging learning environment.

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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. The model works with partner companies and organizations across Cedar Rapids to conceptualize projects learners might complete.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Learning science is an interdisciplinary field that combines research from multiple topics, data, and practice with the goal of furthering our understanding of how we learn and improving instructional practices and processes. Related : 46 edtech innovations at ISTELive 22 37 predictions about edtech’s impact in 2023

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

An integrated STEAM education also puts students on the path to success with higher test scores, stronger attendance records, better disciplinary records, and increased engagement and graduation rates. So, what’s the impact of STEAM education? A STEAM learning approach encourages collaboration to understand and distill new concepts.

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eSchool News

MARCH 3, 2025

Just as HGTV renovators might knock down walls to create open-concept living spaces, educators break down traditional barriers to learning by adopting interdisciplinary approaches, flexible schedules, or multiple learning pathways. In other cases, personalization is a much bigger undertaking.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

By embracing interdisciplinary learning, NGSS weaves math, language arts, and social science concepts into the science classroom, creating a richer, more connected educational experience for students. As the NGSS continues to gain traction, we can expect a shift in how student learning is assessed.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2017

The International Baccalaureate focuses on interdisciplinary lessons, cultural understanding, and character development. As a result, children who are bullied are at risk for a decreased GPA and lower performance on standardized tests. Positive school culture and strong relationships are the underpinnings of high academic achievement.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Empower all stakeholders by establishing interdisciplinary teams, including parents, to address specific problems, which often leads to creative solutions. Postpone school wide testing and use pass/fail grading. Apply critical thinking to all systems: Why are you doing each activity and how can we make it more equitable?

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eSchool News

JULY 2, 2024

It’s about getting rid of the idea that everyone receives the same lesson at the same time; that what you learn should be based on your age; that students need to be in classrooms to learn; and that standardized test scores are the best way to gauge success and potential.

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k12 Digest

APRIL 26, 2025

Experiential learning is a key component of the curriculum, and students apply their academic knowledge through interdisciplinary projects, real-world applications, and experiential learning opportunities that make education come alive.

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Edsurge

JULY 10, 2024

Students from the county apply to the program of their choice during eighth grade, a process that involves taking an admissions test; submitting transcripts, teacher recommendations and a personal video; and entering a lottery, since demand is high.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 15, 2024

Embracing Interdisciplinary Connections Writing is not an isolated endeavor; rather, it is inextricably intertwined with various disciplines, ranging from philosophy and psychology to sciences and the arts.

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Edsurge

MAY 16, 2022

At a time when more colleges and universities are taking tentative steps away from standardized tests , ACT is not only recognizing the threat, but urging caution. Last year, the number of ACT test takers declined 22 percent, even as the number of test optional schools grew to include a slew of public state school systems.

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Edsurge

MARCH 31, 2021

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. I am most inspired by the EAD’s acknowledgement and focus on the need for U.S.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 30, 2017

Like pawns on a playing board, kids are told to follow the rules of the game and comply with adult-driven systems, teacher requests, and standardized tests. Pathways are interdisciplinary learning experiences co-designed by the learner and his specialist. Learners have voice over when, how and where they engage in learning.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 23, 2019

Here’s the catch: I offered this project during the last three weeks of school, only after state testing concluded. As teachers, our duty was to follow scope and sequence, covering the standards so that students would perform well on state tests. Before then, I couldn’t find the time.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Integrated Actions Civics Project: developed between The UC Berkeley History Social Science Project and the Santa Clara and San Mateo county offices of education, this project offers tested strategies to support the integration of civic engagement into classrooms.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

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. We have tested learning gains with AutoTutor in a variety of topics—computer literacy, physics, reading comprehension, research ethics, electronics.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

In it, he reflects on the interdisciplinary work he did that led to his theory of multiple intelligences. Educators and school leaders have brought his ideas to life in various ways, including experimental K-12 schools that have focused on developing these different intelligences in students. It’s a memoir called “ A Synthesizing Mind.”

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Are a lot of the problems that you present interdisciplinary by nature? Math is this general-purpose subject at school, but if it isn’t interdisciplinary, well, why not? One of the issues we’ve had is that, in the end, everyone has to take tests. Absolutely. We’ve also had project in Egypt, and also some interest in Australia.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 29, 2019

Many students use popular apps like Quizlet for last-minute cramming before a test, for instance. One study of high schools in England found that those that introduced a mobile phone ban saw an improvement in student performance on a year-end test.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 11, 2016

It just means that many of us struggle to operate simultaneously inside and outside of a system that was only built to test content-knowledge in a very standardized way. While this performance demonstrates that our model works on many levels, these test scores alone are not good enough measures for our students.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Ninth grade students in an interdisciplinary Global Science Perspectives class were asked to explore the themes of the course and find correlations between culture and science. I see our assessment tools as the crib sheets we were sometimes allowed to have on physics tests in college. Even with them, the tests were still really hard.)

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Edsurge

JULY 6, 2019

I realized then what’s always been true: meaningful, authentic learning is connected and interdisciplinary by nature, and communities thrive when there’s social care at the core. No longer are social-emotional learning and edtech siloed, or even separate entities. In a way, you could say it’s all connected.

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k12 Digest

MARCH 4, 2025

There is a stronger emphasis on interdisciplinary learning, where subjects like science, math, and technology are integrated to reflect real-world applications. Technology has introduced dynamic visualization tools, allowing students to explore patterns, test hypotheses, and receive immediate feedback.

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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

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Edsurge

JUNE 1, 2022

So much time we spend pushing through our curriculum or making sure we're preparing for a test that we can sometimes forget those relationships,” she says. “I Department of Education and celebrated at a gala in their honor. EdSurge spent a morning with the teachers as they toured Smithsonian museums in small groups.

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Teach Hub

AUGUST 28, 2024

Additionally, school can be stressful for students, but playing soft music in the classroom can help students relax and feel better, especially before a big test. Consider calming music to help stressed students feel calm before a test. Notably, one study found music more effective than medication in easing anxiety.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 9, 2019

So I built a strong interdisciplinary team of researchers and experts in early childhood education, physical therapy, interior design, educational policy, public health and nutrition, who shared the vision and passion to improve the lives of early childhood teachers.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The book takes an interdisciplinary approach to studying voter behavior. But what we do find is that there are a number of election reforms that do disproportionately affect young people, and making it easier to participate will help to increase youth turnout. What can fields other than political science tell us about young voters?

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