eSchool News

MAY 30, 2025

There are decades of research involving thousands of students and educators to support a structured literacy approach to teaching literacy. Despite this groundswell, too many educators are still entering classrooms without the skills and knowledge they need to teach reading. And how do we fix it?

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eSchool News

AUGUST 3, 2022

Many students –– and instructors –– were abruptly forced to transition from traditional classroom learning to adopt a new remote format. It accelerated the emergence of a new dynamic learning environment, where students learn in innovative ways far different from how education systems were originally designed. Visual Learners.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Year after year and in study after study, we see the same thing: Confident students are better students. But, as one student pointed out in a 2019 survey , that confidence is easily shaken. And that can only be worse after so many students were forced into remote classrooms.

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eSchool News

MAY 6, 2025

A large part of setting students up for success involves connecting them with career training and experiences that allow them to explore their skills and interests. Bringing this learning to students offers a unique and individualized experience that equips students with skills and a foundational knowledge of different vocational careers.

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eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2024

The culture and climate of the social studies classroom has changed, and the way teachers teach social studies has to change with it. The modern social studies classroom should now be a classroom full of student inquiry and choice. Because the curriculum in a class like AP U.S.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Key points: Virtual reality offers learning beyond just verbal communications 3 AR/VR resources that nurture student curiosity Reaching the 4Cs with 3D and virtual reality For more on VR in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Multilingual students face unique challenges that can hurt their performance in school.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

When students are truly engaged in inquiry, they are able to construct deep knowledge and understanding rather than just passively receiving the information. This is particularly true when it comes to the study of mathematics. I love this quote because I’ve witnessed the truth of it firsthand in the classroom. Would You Rather…?

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eSchool News

MAY 16, 2024

AI tutoring can change students’ learning experiences by providing access to an environment designed according to their learning styles and paces. A significant advantage of AI tutoring systems is the personalized learning experiences they can offer students.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 12, 2023

public high schools has a positive effect on students’ social networks, psycho-social outcomes, and health behaviors. Academic tracking” is a common practice in high schools through which lower-performing students are clustered with others of similar academic achievement. The findings, published Dec.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

But there are some strategies that have proven to be more effective than others in helping all students succeed. One of the most basic, yet effective, strategies is giving students choice and agency over their learning. The benefits of student agency Students are more engaged and motivated.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on innovative ways to engage students, digital resources, and online and hybrid learning strategies related to post-pandemic teaching. This year’s 9th most-read story focuses on instructional strategies for better student engagement. 1: Teacher-student relationships.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Immersive, experiential technology is transforming how both students and teachers learn. 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 learning isn’t just for students.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Typically, information presented to students is either qualitative or too broad, such as during parent-teacher conferences or through course grades. In contrast, medical school can overwhelm students with detailed information, like longitudinal reports on multiple-choice question performance throughout the year.

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2025

Dual enrollment courses are considered some of the best ways to prepare students for the rigor and content in college-level curricula. The number of dually enrolled students has boomed in recent years. Often state policies require students to take complicated exams or pay to take the classes.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Just like a conductor brings together different instruments and dynamics to create a cinematic score or a symphony, teachers help students use digital tools and the multimodal resources they offer to communicate meaningful messages effectively. I recently worked with a group of 5th graders in an after-school Digital Composing Club.

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Teachers are constantly battling for students attention, often losing that battle to smart phones. The impact of technology on the human brain is still being studied, but there is a body of research which is decades old and has increased its capacity to inform education with advances in medical imaging technology.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Immersive, experiential technology is transforming how both students and teachers learn. 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 learning isn’t just for students.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

Student success is a critically important issue for school districts–and not simply because districts want students to perform well. Improving student learning and student success is necessary for students to compete in a rapidly changing world that requires critical thinking, creativity, and adaptability.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2022

Many students see no relevance between their education and the real world, and say they are struggling to find meaning in their education or find a career direction, according to a new survey from YouScience , a student engagement platform. Research has found that around 66 percent of students are not engaged with school.

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eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2023

Key points: SEL teaches students to think and behave like healthy, mature adults SEL helps students become better learners and take ownership of that learning Every educator hopes to equip their students with the knowledge they need to thrive as a healthy adult.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 27, 2024

When my friend, Emma, was preparing for finals, she used Trello to organize her study schedule, Quizlet for flashcards, and weekly Google Meet sessions with classmates to discuss tough topics, transforming her test stress into an effective study routine. Because studying for exams can feel overwhelming.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 31, 2023

Immersive, experiential technology is transforming how both students and teachers learn. 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 learning isn’t just for students.

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eSchool News

JUNE 15, 2022

After all, what good is a knowledge of STEM if you don’t have the ability to recognize and manage your own emotions? . As educators, we know all too well how important social-emotional learning is to a student’s overall development. They could eat it right away, or they could wait 15 minutes for the proctor to return.

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eSchool News

APRIL 24, 2025

Key points: AI’s instant feedback may help students from feeling lost during instruction Most teachers agree AI is a time-saver With AI coaching, a math platform helps students tackle tough concepts For more news on AI and instruction, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub This press release originally appeared online.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 11, 2025

Balch & Blanck, 2025; Butulis, 2023; Parks & Oslick, 2024) and to provide their students with instruction and practice in using AI in productive and ethical ways (e.g., As the capacity of AI grows to complete increasingly complex tasks, we (as college instructors) may wonder what we can offer our students in the age of AI.

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eSchool News

MARCH 19, 2024

This upcoming eclipse event is an exciting opportunity to incorporate phenomenon-based learning into your instruction and engage your students through inquiry. Here are some tips for making the most out of this rare occasion as you study it with your students. Share your data and pictures with us!

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eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2023

Research shows that more than 65 percent of students feel they would have benefited from more career exploration in middle and high school. An additional study states that less than half of Gen Z respondents said they had enough information to decide what pathway was best for them after high school.

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eSchool News

MAY 28, 2024

Educators don’t necessarily know which students have been affected by trauma. However, because it impacts such a large number of students, you can use specific strategies to help all students develop resiliency and improve emotional regulation. Students earn PBIS points, which can then be tracked and redeemed.

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eSchool News

APRIL 10, 2025

According to a recent study, over 60 percent of educators believe traditional assessments fail to fully measure student understanding. With the rise of digital tools, teachers now have innovative ways to assess learning that provide deeper insights and engage students more meaningfully.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Teachers juggling the concurrent classroom with some students physically attending class and others joining remotely via video conferencing are trying to balance the demands of teaching in two learning landscapes simultaneously. That way, students can dedicate their cognitive resources to other activities or tasks.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Instead, we must create learning environments that foster creativity and adaptability–key traits that will help students thrive in an increasingly complex and tech-driven world. In classrooms incorporating drones, students can experience real-world problem-solving scenarios that transcend textbook learning.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Charlotte, NC Discovery Education , the creators of indispensable K-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world, today announced an exciting new slate of standards-aligned educational content and instructional resources for Back-to-School 2025 that will inspire teachers and engage students.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

BALTIMORE, Maryland — IXL Learning , developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, has unveiled the findings of a Johns Hopkins University study that affirms IXL Math’s effectiveness in boosting student achievement. ” Visit our research page for more information about IXL’s studies.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 28, 2024

The field trip was part of the Foundation’s annual enrichment trip centered on exposing students to burgeoning aerospace and technology careers. Wow, you guys are quick studies.” Helping students connect multiple disciplines Oftentimes, the typical school setting pushes students to compartmentalize varied subject matter.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

They instill important leadership, critical thinking, and communication skills that students carry with them throughout their education journey. Colleges and universities like Miami University, which boasts one of the country’s top collegiate esports programs, offer scholarships to students who compete on their teams.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

This fall, I will return to the classroom for my second year teaching English at Philadelphia’s Excel Academy South , an accelerated high school experience for students seeking a smaller, more personal setting, intensely focused on elevating social skills, emotional wellness, and academic success. . It was about the outside world.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 3, 2023

LEXINGTON, Kentucky — IXL , the personalized learning platform used by more than 14 million students, has announced a new partnership with Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) in Kentucky. IXL is used by nearly 40 percent of all K-12 students in Kentucky, accounting for more than 283,000 learners.

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