k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Meanwhile, participating in global education programs in countries like Finland, India, and the U.S. How do you ensure your students remain active participants in their learning process, especially in digital or hybrid learning environments?

Interdisciplinary 145

Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 145

Teach Hub

MAY 16, 2025

The “think” step gives introverted students or English language learners time to gather their thoughts, while the “pair” stage gives students a low-key way to talk through their ideas and see if they make sense before sharing them with the whole group. Think-Pair-Share levels the playing field.

Fairness 81

Fairness Social Studies Questions Science 81

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. When paired with strong instructional practices, these tools open up more ways for students to participate, process, and thrive.

Languages 52

Languages Language Participation Writing 52

Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 19, 2025

Whole Brain Teaching – An innovative approach to classroom management that enhances student engagement and behavior using active participation techniques. Accelerating K-8 Math Instruction – Practical tips for fostering meaningful math understanding in younger learners. called it eye-opening, and Jessica W.

Reading 59

Reading Skills Teachers Classroom Management 59

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Whether its reinforcing math concepts, improving reading comprehension, or learning a new language, these resources make learning more engaging and effective. Educators participate in continuous training programs designed to equip them with cutting-edge strategies that support students academically, socially, and emotionally.

Skills 137

Skills Schools Learning Students 137

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

They learn that math isnt just numbersits problem-solving. And through the school’s house system, each student gets the chance to participate in and contribute to meaningful events. The IBs interdisciplinary structure plays a key role. That literature isnt just storiesits about empathy.

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Schools Culture Interdisciplinary Art 212

Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 11, 2025

Use rubrics as a shared language of the route that teachers and students can use formatively to navigate the path toward high-quality work rather than as a summative tool to justify grades. Suppose race officials instituted a rule that said, Any participant using the subway will be disqualified. Affirm students at the starting line.

Academic Integrity 92

Academic Integrity Learning Feedback Assignments 92

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.

High School 52

High School High School Writing Essay 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 11, 2025

Are classes like art, gym, and life skills as critical as math and English? narrative prompts allow students to write using clear sequences, descriptive details, reflection, and figurative language. Should lifting your backpack and books count as gym participation? Should teachers allow students to listen to music while working?

Writing 52

Writing Grades Essay Middle School 52

eSchool News

AUGUST 4, 2017

With a little creativity, educators can use Minecraft with history, math, writing and language arts, foreign language, and more. And getting students active in Minecraft makes them more likely to participate and engage, because they’re having an impact on a virtual world shared by their peers.

History 508

History Languages Language Art 508

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

From math to language arts, from homeroom to electives, all of their classes took place online. Using live chats and video, they would engage with their teachers in real time, asking questions, participating in class discussions, and completing assignments from our home.

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High School High School Schools Art 315

eSchool News

MARCH 18, 2024

The problem for many struggling math students is that often those “universal” numbers and symbols hide in surrounding contexts of unfamiliar vocabulary, settings, and narratives. In the process, math can actually become a universal thread to connect many types of content and learners. Math is joyful! Math is joyful!

Languages 331

Languages Language Math Culture 331

eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2025

Key points: All students are math language learners, regardless of their home language Fostering metacognition and AI integration for ELLs How to support multilingual learners in STEM For more news on language learners, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Math isnt just about numbers. Its about language, too.

Math 225

Math Accessibility English Languages 225

eSchool News

MARCH 28, 2023

NEW YORK – On March 8, 2023, 296,090 students from around the world took part in ‘World Math Day’ , an online annual event that fosters a love of math in students and boosts their engagement in the subject. Nationwide, there’s growing concern around students’ math performance. A big congratulations to all!”

Math 265

Math Elementary School Elementary School Grades 265

eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2022

. – June 23, 2022 – Students in Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) who participated in online tutoring sessions with FEV Tutor , the most comprehensive virtual tutoring solution in K-12, demonstrated accelerated rates of growth relative to national norms in both math and reading on the NWEA MAP Growth Assessments.

Math 246

Math Reading English Social Studies 246

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The Department of Education dubbed speaking a second language a “superpower” when it announced plans last year to support multilingual education with grants. In states like California and New York , students speak as many as 150 languages. Arabic, the second-most common home language, comes in with a mere 2.5

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Languages Language English Students 218

eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2023

It’s gratifying to see improvements in student proficiency and attendance as well as increasing parent participation in the Gadsden Independent School District (ISD),” said Courtney Lewis, Vice President of Tutoring Services at Carnegie Learning. Families have a direct dial number to call the liaison directly for support.”

Math 265

Math Instructors Learning Languages 265

eSchool News

AUGUST 18, 2022

During the 2021-22 school year, students who participated in recommended dosages of tutoring with FEV Tutor , a comprehensive, research-based, virtual tutoring solution for K-12 schools, achieved higher growth relative to non-participants in English language arts (ELA) and math on the NWEA MAP Growth, Renaissance STAR 360, and i-Ready assessments.

Achievement 246

Achievement Math Participation Testing 246

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Sixth, seventh, and eighth graders in participating states are invited to submit a 500-word essay addressing a community issue. The full list of participating states can be found on the map available at this link. ” You can learn more and sign up to participate in the National Civics Bee by visiting this link.

Math 261

Math Middle School Middle School Essay 261

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Math professor Martin Weissman is rethinking how his university teaches calculus. Called Math 11 A and B, these classes, which students take as freshmen and sophomores, constitute a “leaky pipeline,” Weissman says. There are math requirements for those majors. CAMBRIDGE, Mass.

Math 218

Math Instructors Science STEM 218

eSchool News

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Series A equity funding, led by a UK-based EdTech investment fund with participation from Mesoamerica’s Alexandria Corp., Knowledgehook’s proprietary technology, used by over 100,000 schools around the world, harnesses the power of data to track where each student is on their math journey.

Math 216

Math Learning Languages Language 216

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Scaffolds help ELLs learn the language and master academic content This ESL teacher ensures students learn the language–and feel the love How edtech is transforming bilingual education in the U.S. Math Though math is often seen as a universal language, the academic vocabulary can create significant barriers for ELLs.

English 305

English Languages Language Social Studies 305

eSchool News

OCTOBER 21, 2015

” Seventy-three percent of participants in the Finger on the Pulse opinion survey, from Horizon Media’s WHY Group, agreed with the statement that “in the future, all the best jobs will require knowledge of computer coding languages.” ” “Science and math have always been core subjects.

STEM 274

STEM Languages Language Science 274

eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2024

STEM can help with English language development by allowing students to engage with language in a variety of ways. Part of “doing STEM” means learning to speak the language of STEM. For MLs, grappling with STEM terms while also navigating a new language can make it extra challenging.

STEM 330

STEM English Languages Language 330

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 15, 2024

” Our classrooms are composed of diverse groups of students with different skills, abilities, preferences, language proficiencies, and academic needs. This reduces the time teachers spend preparing for this lesson and encourages students to participate actively in the planning process. The short answer is “no.”

Metacognitive Skills 344

Metacognitive Skills Math Blended Learning Quizzes 344

eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2024

Can you create online resources that help parents and guardians teach their kids strategies for solving math problems or improving reading at home? A family member can share with a class how they use math in their medical career, for example. Consider reaching out to families in different ways when asking them to participate.

Culture 339

Culture Math Communication Languages 339

eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2024

Judy Cappuccio, a math teacher and instructional coach at Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women in Downtown Brooklyn, said she’s “open” to the idea of assistance from the AI tool, but has a “healthy amount of skepticism.” I think it’s a tally that would be interesting,” she said.

Intelligence 323

Intelligence Teachers Coaching Feedback 323

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 22, 2018

Teaching metacognitive skills that encourage students to become more aware of their learning can help them shift from passive to active participants in the classroom. Math teachers can ask students to explain in detail their process for solving a problem. I believe that is a problem. What was their process? OngoingSelfAssess.

Metacognitive Skills 420

Metacognitive Skills Grades Curriculum Design English 420

Edsurge

JUNE 7, 2017

During the annual April competition, student participants, as young as 4th graders, tackle real-world design challenges like how to build earthquake-proof structures and get arctic explorers safely across ice. Students are able to say, ‘Oh I’m good at math; I don’t need these other skills.’ Lisa Stone, a veteran teacher at the.

Art 161

Art Languages Language STEM 161

eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2024

Imagine a world where attendance is taught with the same rigor and methodology as math or science. students speak a language other than English at home, and approximately 16 percent of children live in poverty. Spiral curriculum structure : Like learning a language, attendance education should follow a spiral, iterative structure.

Curriculum 300

Curriculum Students Languages Language 300

eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Learners use the programming language Blockly to steer virtual robots through tasks such as collecting fruit, avoiding obstacles, and even planting a garden of their own design. Additionally, students also hone skills such as creativity, collaboration, and communication by participating in guided classroom activities and discussions.

Grades 288

Grades STEM Ethics Middle School 288

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

During the November 2024 meeting of CoSNs EdTech Innovation Committee , participants were asked those same questions, and shared their perspectives on what educators should do about the topic. We need common language and understanding around these terms. During the conversation, there was a need to define terms and shared language.

Schools 304

Schools Languages Language Ethics 304

eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2020

This is a 207% increase in the total number of educators to participate in MindSpark PD offerings. While the session volume increased due to these new pandemic-related offerings, so did the average number of participants per session, which rose 133%. Collaboration is the main contributor to the success of participants.

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Participation Learning Fairness Problem-Based Learning 139

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Through this partnership, Family Engagement Lab will align its FASTalk (Families and Schools Talk) family engagement tool with the IM K–5 Math curriculum. IM K–5 Math is the first mathematics curriculum to be supported by the FASTalk family engagement tool.

Math 148

Math Languages Language Schools 148

eSchool News

AUGUST 17, 2020

Each course is designed as an academically challenging place-based experience that integrates language arts, math, science, and the visual arts. Participants connect learning to their local community and region throughout the experience, building relationships and supporting positive impact in the process.

Science 246

Science Interdisciplinary Middle School Middle School 246

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In the think stage, participants move from observation to interpretation. ” The me phase asks participants to reflect on their personal connection to what they’ve observed and thought. Finally, the we stage encourages participants to think about their observations, thoughts, and feelings in a broader social context.

Metacognitive Skills 360

Metacognitive Skills Discussions Art History 360

eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2024

ChatGPT In 2024, my district was fortunate to participate in a fabulous professional development opportunity lead by Jason Neiffer of the Montana Digital Academy ( MTDA ). Additionally, students can use ChatGPT to learn new languages, receive personalized tutoring, and explore new subjects at their own pace. Plus, students LOVE AR/VR!

STEM 287

STEM History Middle School Middle School 287