eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

Key points: Building an app for kids came with unique challenges A new era for teachers as AI disrupts instruction With AI coaching, a math platform helps students tackle tough concepts For more news on AI tools for kids, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub A recent survey found that 88 percent of U.S.

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eSchool News

JULY 7, 2025

We would go to one platform to look at their reading data, another for their behavior data, and yet another for math. One of the first things we noticed was a pocket of students who weren’t making progress on foundational literacy skills at the elementary level. We were able to really dig in and figure out what the problem was.

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eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2025

Jay McTighe, Author and Consultant, McTighe and Associates (Columbia, MD) Andreas Schleicher, Director for Education and Skills, OECD (Paris, France) ISTE Distinguished District Award This award honors school districts that demonstrate effectiveness and innovation in using technology to improve student outcomes and engagement.

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

Personalized learning and student resources are the focus in the Ottawa Catholic School Board , where teachers use Gemini to give students differentiated experiences for needs such as special education, English as a second language (ESL) and advanced learners.

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

As insights from neuroscience increasingly inform educational practices, we are seeing old theories and practices, such as whole language, challenged and new approaches more aligned to the science of learning emerge. Lets examine a few examples from the research.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

With small class sizes, individualized instruction, and a focus on executive functioning, social-emotional growth, and life skills, AEF offers a unique educational experience tailored to each students needs. These platforms allow students to practice skills at their own pace while giving teachers real-time insights into their progress.

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Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2025

Meeting the Growing Demand for CS Skills Alexis Johnson First Grade Teacher, Canyons School District Computing and technology shape how we communicate, work and learn. Yet the seamless functioning of these tasks relies on a skilled computer science workforce. Educators recognize the need to cultivate these skills.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 22, 2025

You become their biggest advocate as they grow in subjects like math, science, and English. Make math hands-on and incorporate vertical learning 4. Introduce core subjects, like math, English, science, and social studies, through play, creativity, and real-world experiences. Table of Contents 1. Start with core concepts 2.

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eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2025

When he graduates in June, Brito will have completed several diploma pathways, including ones aimed at preparing for college and building career skills. The old one-size-fits-all approach had “a negative impact for our students with diverse learning needs, academic challenges, and also language barriers.” Now over 89% do.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

For instance, at B.School, we designed a cross-subject project around the theme “Our Green Neighborhood,” where students from Grades 3 to 5 explored science (recycling, energy use), math (data collection), and language arts (report writing and public speaking) through hands-on fieldwork and community interviews.

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A Place Called Kindergarten

MAY 31, 2025

If you're a kindergarten teacher looking to build strong number sense, encourage mathematical thinking, and foster classroom discussion, KINDERGARTEN MATH TALKS are your secret weapon. These quick, engaging prompts are the perfect way to kick off your math block with purpose and routine. What Are Kindergarten Math Talks?

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Edsurge

MAY 27, 2025

These biases manifest in various ways, such as underestimating Black students math abilities and providing less encouragement. Hind Haddad, an Arabic language teacher in Columbus, Ohio, experienced many microaggressions as a Muslim educator. Edgar Miguel Grajeda, an elementary art teacher in Washington, D.C.,

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eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2025

Jay McTighe, Author and Consultant, McTighe and Associates (Columbia, MD) Andreas Schleicher, Director for Education and Skills, OECD (Paris, France) ISTE Distinguished District Award This award honors school districts that demonstrate effectiveness and innovation in using technology to improve student outcomes and engagement.

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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

MAY 19, 2025

As insights from neuroscience increasingly inform educational practices, we are seeing old theories and practices, such as whole language, challenged and new approaches more aligned to the science of learning emerge. Lets examine a few examples from the research.

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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.

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Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 19, 2025

I’m picturing a lot of family time, slower mornings, and leisure reading in my future, but I also like to spend some time brushing up on my teaching skills each summer. Each of these titles will help you seek fresh inspiration and sharpen your skills in classroom management, student engagement, or a subject area you want to improve.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

They’ll memorize elaborate lore, master mechanics, mimic skills, and explain them to others—all without being assigned a single worksheet. At Khan World School, a partnership between ASU Prep and Khan Academy, students have shown learning growth as high as 2 to 5 times national norms in math, reading, and language arts.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 25, 2025

Math Talk Bulletin Board Bundle By Hanging with Mrs Hulsey Grades: 2nd-6th This math board set works great for math talks, math centers, teaching problem-solving steps, or displaying student growth. These reminders will help students remember those invisible 1’s in math.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

For instance, at B.School, we designed a cross-subject project around the theme “Our Green Neighborhood,” where students from Grades 3 to 5 explored science (recycling, energy use), math (data collection), and language arts (report writing and public speaking) through hands-on fieldwork and community interviews.

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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. Offering multiple ways to share thinking reduces anxiety, supports language development, and builds confidence over time. A synonym for is.

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Teaching with a Mountain View

JULY 10, 2025

We tag-teamed – every morning, I taught all the math, reading, and writing, and in the afternoon he would teach science and social studies. I still had my kids use binders/folders/notebooks so they were developing good organization skills. They kept their math supplies in one area, reading in another, etc.

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Teach Hub

JULY 18, 2025

Why the Basics Matter Every single skill starts with a foundation. Before a student is able to solve a complex math problem, they must know their math facts. Before they are able to analyze a poem, they must know figurative language basics like metaphor and simile. This is where rote learning comes into play.

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eSchool News

MAY 1, 2025

Educators ranked supporting students mental health and social skill development among the issues that have the lowest potential for AI to have a positive impact, according to the survey of more than 1,300 K-12 and higher education educators in 19 countries, including the U.S.,

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

These arent just digital skillstheyre life skills. They begin tackling real problems, building research skills, and learning how to think for themselves. They learn that math isnt just numbersits problem-solving. Girls who know how to lead, who understand their strengths, and who carry those skills with them into the world.

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Brown Bag Teacher

JULY 18, 2025

They make us laugh, offer familiar language we can all borrow (“It was a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day”), and give us instant access to emotions and situations our students may not yet have words for. These are foundational life skills.

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From the Pond

MAY 24, 2025

Ive got something fun and fresh to share with you If you already own Math Kit Bundle 2 , there's a brand new resource waiting for you: the Counter Kids Play Mats ! These bright, engaging visuals are perfect for warm-ups, small group math talks, and hands-on number work at your math table. You tell a math story (e.g.,

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Elevate k12

JULY 3, 2025

In many districts, the programs at risk are the same ones that support compliance with federal education laws: Title III-supported English language services, Special Education instruction, and after-school accommodations often written into IEPs. For district leaders, compliance is becoming both more expensive and less predictable.

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Cult of Pedagogy

JUNE 22, 2025

Like most language arts/English teachers, I always wanted to share my love of reading with my students. It’s a simple, effective strategy that not only improves reading skills, but also increases reading stamina. Encountering Pushback This whole activity started when I saw my students’ reading skills diminishing.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 23, 2025

Working together as a team is a skill that takes practice. Team-building activities for kids help students build stronger connections with classmates and develop essential teamwork skills. They extend far beyond typical indoor recess games and are designed to foster real communication and decision-making skills.

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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. This establishes a baseline of each students writing style, vocabulary, and skills.

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k12

JUNE 27, 2025

Summer school can help keep your child’s learning skills sharp so they start the next year feeling ready. So, if your kid needs to work on their number skills this summer, a math curriculum is available. Catching Up: Did your kid end the school year with some grades that were lower than anticipated?

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k12

JULY 7, 2025

Whether you’re looking for a quick math refresher, an engaging science video, or a writing prompt that’ll make your kid say, “That was fun!”—K12 We all have those moments as homeschool parents when we look at our kids and think, “Are you really getting this, or should I start googling ‘math tutors near me’?” Why use K12 Learning Hub?

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 27, 2025

Vision Board Project & Rubric – Back-to-School, New Year, End-of-Year Activities By Jenn Liu — Engaging to Empower Grades: 9th-12th Subjects: Life Skills Teach middle and high school students how to make a vision board using this no-prep, interactive Google Slides lesson!

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Primary Punch

DECEMBER 12, 2020

It has printable cards for both articulation and language skills. I like activities where the kids have to spend some time coloring because I usually get a chance to hear some great unstructured conversational speech and note if they are using any of their carryover skills. I will use this mainly with my language groups.

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Primary Punch

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

These are two boom card decks I’m most excited about, Articulation Valentine Party and Language Valentine Party. The articulation deck includes 25 different phonemes and the language deck has 20 different language skills. The language deck is mostly reading though so better for middle-upper elementary.

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k12

JUNE 24, 2025

However, my coolest high school classes are probably my forensic science course, my 3D animation course, and my practical math course, which teaches me how to complete important life math like filing taxes and understanding credit. Can you talk about your dual enrollment experience with your college classes?

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