eSchool News

APRIL 13, 2021

In my experience as an Educational Technology Specialist (ETS) and many years as a middle school teacher, one thing I have learned is that if students have a choice in demonstrating their knowledge and showcasing their skills, they are often more invested in the task or end product.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 4, 2024

I’d used a gamified coding platform in my previous district and figured it would be a good fit for my new school. Texas has adopted curriculum standards that are used in all the state’s public schools. Gives students real-world knowledge and experience. Aligns with state standards.

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k12 Digest

APRIL 26, 2025

Starting in fifth grade, students take a technology class to prepare them for the middle school STREAM curriculum. Mark Osborn, School Principal Faith in Every Moment From the moment students walk through the doors of St. Joseph Catholic School: Empowering Students Through Faith and Knowledge appeared first on K12 Digest.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 28, 2024

The answer can be found in a small but mighty after-school and summer program that sets high expectations to inspire young people to explore technology career pathways and become leaders committed to improving their communities. It can compel students to tap into different intelligences and develop the habit of synthesizing knowledge.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 15, 2024

Traditionally, the spotlight on STEM education appears to occur in high school and late middle school grade-levels. By providing early STEM education, we equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in a competitive job market.

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eSchool News

JULY 12, 2021

In my experience as an Educational Technology Specialist (ETS) and many years as a middle school teacher, one thing I have learned is that if students have a choice in demonstrating their knowledge and showcasing their skills, they are often more invested in the task or end product.

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eSchool News

MAY 25, 2023

Over the course of the three-day event, these highly skilled students were tested on their knowledge of renewable energy, their design and problem-solving skills, and their wind turbines’ energy output by a team of renewable energy educators and industry professionals. Mauston Gummy Bears from Mauston High School in Mauston, Wis.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 7, 2016

High-quality instruction in STEM requires both teaching expertise and content knowledge. Yet, at the elementary school level, many teachers haven’t had any specialized education or training in science, leaving them at a loss for PD in STEM.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Visual cues, body movements provide alternate ways to learn concepts The virtual reality game used visual, audio and body movements to give students multiple ways to learn and express their knowledge on a subject. The study included 97 seventh grade students in an urban middle school in Indiana.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2023

With so much publicity, it is reasonable to assume that all students from middle school through post-secondary are aware of its power. It is well-documented and often repeated in teachers’ professional development that the right type of co-learning can deepen understanding and long-term knowledge gains.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

In fact, some of the most powerful learning in my middle school science classroom has happened when I’ve pretended to NOT know the “right answer.” They bring rich life experiences to the classroom, and OpenSciEd enables them to talk about those experiences and knowledge more so than any other curriculum I’ve used.

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eSchool News

JUNE 29, 2022

As the nation’s premier middle school science competition for 15 years, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge features outstanding innovations from young scientists that utilize the power of STEM to improve the world. . Colorado] Vikram Raju, Aurora Quest K-8, Aurora Public Schools. Illinois] James Yu, Avery Coonley School.

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eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2023

Since more than 90 percent of teens have access to smartphones and mobile devices, ASA’s suite of digital experiences provides an equitable way to ensure all youth can explore career possibilities that match their interests — as early as middle school – and test and try in high school.

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MAY 9, 2025

Beyond that, the classes help students see that they have the skills and knowledge to pursue a college degree, he says. In the Columbia study, researchers tracked students who began taking dual enrollment courses in 2015 through the four years after they graduated high school.

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eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2025

States should include, for example, elementary students, middle school students, high school students, postsecondary students, teachers, administrators, postsecondary faculty and administrators and parents.

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eSchool News

JULY 8, 2022

A diverse group of judges, including 3M scientists and leaders in education from across the country, evaluated entries based on creativity, scientific knowledge, and communication effectiveness. Mesa Verde Middle School, Poway Unified School District. Stratford School. John Lee, Oviedo, Fla.,

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eSchool News

JANUARY 9, 2024

Learning is about engaging with questions, using knowledge to expand our horizons, and equipping ourselves with the tools needed to meet new challenges as we grow. Most educators will recognize the signs: students sleeping during class, students watching the clock, students daydreaming when they should be paying attention.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

When I started teaching middle school in Brooklyn last year, I realized that my students experienced this tech onslaught so much earlier than I did. Several of my students in this age group entered middle school with the same background knowledge they had before the year and a half of digital learning.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 20, 2024

The 2024 Female Students and STEM Report reveals that beginning in middle school, female students experience significant STEM exposure gaps that continue through high school. “We are now equipped with the knowledge to do better, so we must.”

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eSchool News

JANUARY 7, 2019

At Marlboro Township (NJ) Public Schools, a K-8 district, we are doing several things to ensure that our students are on a path to college and career readiness before they move on to high school. Moreover, we have the largest number of students in our area who are accepted into highly competitive vocational schools.

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eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2024

Here’s how a middle school ELA teacher is learning to support the students in her class who were passed along without receiving the literacy instruction they needed. Maryland’s Prince George’s County Public Schools is supporting all K-3 teachers with science of reading resources and practices.

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eSchool News

JULY 28, 2022

This year’s recipient was Rose Moe, a 6th-grade math teacher at Lincoln Middle School in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District. Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) was selected as District PBL Champion for their commitment to better engage their middle school students. About the Champions.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Middle school students in grades 6-8 flex their civics knowledge for a chance to win recognition and cash prizes. Chambers of commerce across 27 states will host in-person contests in their communities this school year. The deadline to enter is January 8, 2024. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.

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eSchool News

MARCH 3, 2022

AMERICAN FORK, Utah, March 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Today, YouScience announced its career guidance tool, YouScience Discovery , is now available for students in 48 KIPP Public Schools , a network of national public charter schools. KIPP schools are part of the free public school system and enrollment is open to all students.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 31, 2015

Thirty-five Jewish Day Schools nationwide are launching the CIJE-Tech MS Program, a new STEM engineering program designed specifically for middle school grades. The CIJE-Tech MS Program includes activities that improve student and teacher content knowledge and teacher pedagogical skills.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

It’s hard to wrap our heads around the immense knowledge that future generations will possess. Generation Alpha will likely be the most technically innovative generation in history, but what will they do with that knowledge? How can we harness their skills to create world-changing technologies?

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

He teaches sixth graders at Technology Middle School in Sonoma, California. And as schools changed and kids changed – I call it the practice gap – I think people like me who get national prominence in a field, especially education, drift farther and farther away from the daily experience of the classroom teacher.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

In a time when we are expecting students to graduate with authentic learning experiences and real-world skills in addition to academic knowledge, vibrant learning projects like this will become much more popular and widespread. Students are engaged and invested in a project that has local benefits!

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eSchool News

AUGUST 16, 2018

Cyberbullying has become more and more common, and a remarkable 20 percent of middle school students reported seriously contemplating suicide in a survey conducted by the Cyberbullying Research Center. Our constantly evolving digital world is another factor that plays into student achievement.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2017

They are constantly expanding their knowledge, refining their skills, and looking for creative ways to help kids learn. Cox Middle School has embarked on a transformational journey to turn around the school. Cox Middle School in the Maury County School District (TN). As part of the process, E.A.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

teachers, school/district leaders, school board leaders, teacher educators, professional development providers, universities and colleges, museums, nonprofits, families) with an emphasis on building relational connections among communities and sharing knowledge.

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eSchool News

JULY 25, 2024

The workgroup includes top leaders from 14 organizations, including the Michigan Education Association, Michigan Association of School Boards, Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals, Michigan Elementary & Middle School Principals, Michigan Department of Education, Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning, and more.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR and VR) provide deeper engagement, opportunities for collaboration, and hands-on learning that places newly acquired knowledge and skills in context. Immersive, experiential technology is transforming how both students and teachers learn.

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eSchool News

APRIL 17, 2024

Artificial intelligence is beginning to impact schools each day, often without clear guidelines or directions, and it’s critical that our educators are supported,” said Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute Senior Director Ken Dirkin.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

As the nation’s premier middle school science competition, the annual 3M Young Scientist Challenge invites students in grades 5-8 to compete for an exclusive mentorship with a 3M scientist, a $25,000 grand prize, and the chance to earn the title of “America’s Top Young Scientist.” We eagerly await this year’s entries!”.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

BOSTON In 2024, more than 2,600 districts, schools, and state departments purchased or renewed licenses to Lexia Aspire Professional Learning or the Lexia LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional learning programs. Dr. Akbar also praised the rubrics and assessments in the courses of study.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 25, 2015

Teachers at Holly Pond Middle School are turning to a popular reality TV show as inspiration to get students interested in flexing their research and presentation skills. The school used public funding to add an eLearning library environment for students this year. TV game show format comes to the classroom.

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