Edsurge

JUNE 20, 2025

The AI provided the creative spark, but Farmer brings the pedagogical expertise and knowledge of her specific students to make it work. That’s a game-changer for differentiation,” says Kim Zajac, a speech and language pathologist at Norton Public School in Massachusetts. asks Manahan. “AI

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eSchool News

MAY 30, 2025

Despite this groundswell, too many educators are still entering classrooms without the skills and knowledge they need to teach reading. As a result, teachers enter classrooms without the knowledge, skills, and up-to-date methods they need to teach reading effectively.

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eSchool News

MAY 8, 2025

That means students this year did not need to achieve the same mastery of knowledge and skills as kids in previous years. Florida is actively looking at removing graduation requirements which include passing a 10th grade English Language Arts assessment and a statewide algebra test.

Education 281

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eSchool News

MAY 12, 2025

One of my earliest projects as the Director of Environmental Education for a public school district in New York was in a middle school English Language Arts classroom. Theres a sense that it demands more time, more resources, and specialized knowledge. What I always tell districts is, You dont need to do something extra.

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Mind, brain and education science combines knowledge in the fields of cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and education to inform methods of teaching and explore the impact of those strategies on learning, helping to transform the field of education. work with a partner to light a bulb using the materials provided for you).

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Nam’s work is grounded in the belief that education must be both empowering and compassionate—equipping learners not only with knowledge, but with resilience, empathy, and the confidence to shape a better world. It should extend our ability to listen, relate, and empower learners to co-create knowledge within a community of care.

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k12 Digest

MAY 15, 2025

Knowledge grows in bits. The implications stretch far beyond convenience or novelty- they represent a fundamental shift in how knowledge transfers from source to student. Duolingos language lessons, which take just a few minutes per session, exemplify how microlearning can make consistent progress both accessible and effective.

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eSchool News

MAY 8, 2025

As districts and schools nationwide struggle to find qualified therapists, particularly speech-language pathologists and board-certified behavior analysts (BCBAs), theres a growing demand for these specialized professionals. This surge stems partially from COVID-19’s lingering effects.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2025

To understand mathematics deeply and carry that knowledge for life, students can’t just observe math; they need to do math,” said Brett Woudenberg, CEO of MIND Education. small-group activities, math routines, and table games), a Spanish-language version, and Transitional Kindergarten (TK) in California.

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eSchool News

MAY 20, 2025

One student might master a new language with ease but struggle with scientific concepts. Ask any teacher, and they will tell you that the pace of learning is not universal. Some students grasp algebra in days, while others may need weeks. These differences are not deficits–they are human.

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eSchool News

MAY 30, 2025

Static knowledge bases Easy to search but often outdated or contextually off. Heres where traditional AI systems tend to fall short: NLP fine-tuning Improves the form of communication but doesnt understand intent or depth. Feedback loops Built to correct errors, not guide growth.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Liberal arts education empowers individuals to become well-rounded to handle complexity, diversity, and change by providing broad knowledge of the world and in-depth study in a specific area. This knowledge is deepened by engaging with significant, both contemporary and enduring, real-world problems.

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Teacher Toms Blog

JUNE 4, 2025

What if you were a teacher but had no voice to speak your knowledge? What if you had no language at all and yet there was something you needed to say? Kimmerer asserts, "Plants teach the universal language." Play, like all movement, is an aspect of the universal language. Wouldn't you dance it? Wouldn't you act it out?

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Mind, brain and education science combines knowledge in the fields of cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and education to inform methods of teaching and explore the impact of those strategies on learning, helping to transform the field of education. work with a partner to light a bulb using the materials provided for you).

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Edsurge

JULY 10, 2025

Evaluate Vendors With 17 percent of its 12,700 students classified as English language learners as well as a significant refugee population, Jenks Public Schools in Oklahoma used the CITES framework to develop a robust vendor-evaluation process. “We It has to be AA rated or we don’t buy it.”

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Nam’s work is grounded in the belief that education must be both empowering and compassionate—equipping learners not only with knowledge, but with resilience, empathy, and the confidence to shape a better world. It should extend our ability to listen, relate, and empower learners to co-create knowledge within a community of care.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

Assume that students are capable and possess knowledge and skills. Create community guidelines for discussions that include intention and impact/anti-bias language. Avoid negative descriptions of disability (ex: suffers from a condition, confined/bound to a wheelchair). Refer to people how they refer to themselves.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 24, 2025

We are shaping individuals who are not only knowledgeable but also compassionate, resourceful, and ready to take on the challenges of a global society,” Llana explains. The school prepares students from an early age, gradually building their knowledge and confidence. We don’t just prepare students for exams,” Llana explains.

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Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2025

Her colleague, Kelli Cannon, a digital learning specialist, added, “It was my first year in the digital specialist role, and I wanted to expand my knowledge.” Making Computer Science Relevant and Relatable A key takeaway for these educators was the power of language.

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2025

Leigh Arnold, an educational technology specialist from the School District of Palm Beach County, noted that “students enjoyed the opportunity to participate in something they love, while educators were thrilled to see them demonstrate their knowledge through creative builds and presentations.” What stood out most?

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Liberal arts education empowers individuals to become well-rounded to handle complexity, diversity, and change by providing broad knowledge of the world and in-depth study in a specific area. This knowledge is deepened by engaging with significant, both contemporary and enduring, real-world problems.

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Teach Thought

JULY 10, 2025

Letter grades are indeed first subjective evaluations of knowledge proficiency, but once they are passed to the hands of the students, they become game components, passed around as proof of the completion of some task, or the achievement of some desired goal (mastering a standard, fulfilling the requirements of an assignment, etc.)

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Faculty Focus

JULY 13, 2025

I, like many I assume, believed that artificial intelligence was a far-fetched concept that would only be real in the movies; however, AI is here and large-language models, such as Chat-GPT and Gemini, are only going to get more sophisticated with time. Is the information precise, significant, and relevant to the knowledge that I am seeking?

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Elevate k12

MAY 15, 2025

Thats especially true when youre supporting multilingual learners (MLs), who are navigating both academic content and a new language at the same time. Start by Building Background Not all students enter the classroom with the same prior knowledge, especially multilingual learners. Why it works: These activities make learning sticky.

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eSchool News

MAY 5, 2025

This can be everything from students asking good questions and sharing their thinking verbally to relating a new problem to prior knowledge and using a visual representation to illustrate their thought process. It becomes the anchor for coherent expectations and a common language that supports teaching and learning schoolwide.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 1, 2025

This might be your familiarity with International Baccalaureate, Habits of Mind, or Depth of Knowledge. It might be your ability to speak Russian or use sign language. Definitely mention if you can teach robotics, drones, or programming languages. Have things changed since you started? Are there obvious holes?

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Edsurge

MAY 5, 2025

This uncertainty can be daunting, but one thing is clear: Foundational knowledge in computer science will be essential, no matter what paths they choose. How can we ensure that all students develop the computing skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in an increasingly technology-driven workforce?

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Faculty Focus

JULY 13, 2025

I, like many I assume, believed that artificial intelligence was a far-fetched concept that would only be real in the movies; however, AI is here and large-language models, such as Chat-GPT and Gemini, are only going to get more sophisticated with time. Is the information precise, significant, and relevant to the knowledge that I am seeking?

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Critical Thinking Intelligence Education Learning 111

Faculty Focus

MAY 15, 2025

Dr. Emily Tarconish, a teaching professor in the College of Education, contributed her deep knowledge of Universal Design for Learning and accessible course design. Inclusive language, representation, and proactive instructor support all contributed to students sense of belonging and trust. Textbook format and cost mattered.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 16, 2025

Build up foundational knowledge 4. Build up foundational knowledge Many students enter high school with gaps in their instruction, making many lessons and activities feel impossibly difficult. This foundational knowledge includes study skills. Table of Contents 1. Begin with a fresh start 2. Create personal relationships 3.

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Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 19, 2025

7 Steps to a Language-Rich, Interactive Classroom – Strategies for creating immersive, language-focused classrooms to boost learning outcomes. The Knowledge Gap – An eye-opening exploration of the importance of building knowledge-rich curricula in education. called it eye-opening, and Jessica W.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 22, 2025

This divide has resulted in a persistent gapboth in knowledge and in action. Closing this knowledge gap requires clear, accessible systemsand consistent faculty inclusion in mental health trainings and initiatives. Learning the language of how to intervene can help facilitate the appropriate connection to campus services.

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Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 11, 2025

Consider these definitions that I share in my book, AI with Intention: Principles and Action Steps for Teachers and School Leaders : Cheating is using a tool or resource to misrepresent ones knowledge and skills to receive undue credit for a task. However, it is evidence that you havent internalized that knowledge or those skills yet.

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eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

To my knowledge, what the examples I’m seeing are hybrid or online, and it makes a ton of sense because it’s not like these students who are coming back in are typically going back into a regular mainstream school in the traditional district. I was chatting with a longtime friend of mine who’s. You’re with and.

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Elevate k12

JUNE 20, 2025

Common Methods Schools Have Implemented To Tackle the Teacher Shortage School leaders across America are implementing the following strategies to address the teacher shortage crisis : Rehiring Retired Teachers Retired teachers bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the classroom.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

Use them to begin longer narrative essays, begin class discussions, or introduce elements of fiction in your language arts class. Narrative Writing Prompts: TASK CARDS By Stacey Lloyd Grades: 6th-10th Subjects: Creative Writing, English Language Arts Avoid writers block with a helpful set of narrative writing task cards.

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High School High School Writing Essay 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 30, 2025

2 | EDITABLE By Lana’s Classroom Grades: 6th-12th Subjects: English Language Arts Fifty riddles and accompanying solutions make it easy to incorporate daily riddles into your class period. Students can work on their own or in teams to test their knowledge of facts while solving subject-specific riddles.

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