eSchool News

MAY 5, 2025

It is shockingly difficult for most teachers to alter their language in this manner. I have incorporated this particular linguistic shift into my work with other educators at Relay Graduate School of Education. If we want students to see learning as a shared experience, we must be intentional in the language we use.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

That moment in 1915 became the foundation of what is now Elmwood School an institution that, in 2025, proudly celebrates 110 years of inspiring young women to lead with confidence and purpose. The schools leap into the future began in 1978 with the introduction of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme.

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eSchool News

MARCH 28, 2024

Missy Testerman has been teaching at Rogersville City School for 32 years. But for the past few years, she’s been teaching more children who weren’t born in the rural Appalachian community where the school is nestled. We see cows every day,” said Testerman, 54, who also directs the ESL program at the school. newsletters.

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eSchool News

JULY 22, 2020

Revising in response to formative feedback is a cornerstone of effective writing instruction. As a result, teachers can be reluctant to assign many essays that require students to produce multiple drafts or provide extensive comments on early drafts of students’ writing. Related content: 10 distance learning writing lessons.

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

A recent Google blog post outlines how four different school districts are leveraging Google AI tools, like Gemini and NotebookLM, for innovative teaching and learning. Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is using NotebookLM and Gemini for curriculum review and district guidance. What are you using AI for in your school/classroom?

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eSchool News

JULY 27, 2023

No wonder: This language model algorithm is smart enough to produce logical and grammatically correct texts for any prompt. No wonder: This language model algorithm is smart enough to produce logical and grammatically correct texts for any prompt. The issue here is not only about the academic integrity violation.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

13, 2021 — McGraw Hill today announced updates to its widely used and trusted Wonders English Language Arts program for grades K-5, building upon the program’s proven instructional approach while offering a multitude of enhancements designed to meet the needs of today’s classroom. NEW YORK, Sept.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 30, 2024

Explore the benefits and drawbacks of AI in essay writing, including its impact on student learning. Unveil the evolving future of writing education with AI through these suggestions from the Ask a Tech Teacher team. AI and Writing Essays: Pros and Cons, How Will Students Learn to Write if an AI Writes It for Them?

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eSchool News

JULY 20, 2023

Key points: Teachers shouldn’t be afraid to try AI language tools as part of their instruction AI-powered tools can help students write well and revise their writing more efficiently See related article: Is AI the future of education? Here are four AI-powered language tools that I use in my own classroom.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

For English Language Arts (ELA) teachers, AI-powered writing tools help to provide immediate feedback, guiding students through the writing process and fostering a more personalized approach to learning. So, introducing AI was relatively easy because my students were used to the writing process and going through revisions.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Of the 50 percent of surveyed educators who use generative AI, 72 percent plan to use it even more in the next school year; 76 percent believe generative AI is at least somewhat valuable to their work, and 73 percent say it saves them time. Iredell-Statesville Schools allows some use among teachers, but not students.”

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eSchool News

JULY 12, 2024

The report offers insight into how teachers’ perceptions of AI use in the classroom have evolved since the start of the 2023–24 school year. Schools should continue to prioritize effective AI implementation to fully realize its potential to enhance educational outcomes. ” This press release originally appeared online.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 6, 2021

The end of the school year is a great time to do a few “housekeeping” items. Doing these things also makes planning for the upcoming school year less daunting come August. . Reflecting on a school year that I am anxious to put behind me is hard. This is probably the last thing you feel like doing after the year we have had!

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 28, 2021

I enjoyed the tactile experience of writing down my events, notes to myself, and lesson ideas. Provides a place to write notes, but lesson needs are kept separately in a binder or in separate files on a computer. The level of detail may be limited by a lack of space to write detailed notes. For years, I used a daily planner.

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Edsurge

MAY 23, 2024

But two English professors at Carnegie Mellon University had a different first reaction: They saw in this new technology a way to show students how to improve their writing skills. They have been building tools together to help teach writing for decades. And it’s still a concern. Kaufer and Ishizaki were uniquely positioned.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

High schoolers write a lot every school day. How can you help them improve their writing skills and have fun at the same time? Thats where daily writing prompts come in! Would you prefer a late start to your school day or an early release? Write a thank-you note to someone in your life. What about 3 hours?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 24, 2024

Creative writing techniques can make essays more engaging and original while maintaining the required objective structure. However, it’s possible to use creative writing ideas to help you come up with a unique essay. Creative writing focuses on originality and encourages you to use your imagination to express ideas uniquely.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Click To Tweet In my role as a coach, I had the opportunity to facilitate an articulation day with a group of middle school English language arts teachers. English Language arts teachers might want to create 5 ins and outs for reading, writing, language, and soft skills/study skills.

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Edsurge

MAY 15, 2023

Her diverse background in teaching writing, science and coding positioned her well to participate in the Project Topeka pilot, a multifaceted AI program that gave real-time feedback to students to support the development of argumentative writing skills. Through this writing process, they can have their own epiphanies.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

She wanted me to know that although she could not yet speak English, she felt confident as a learner in her first language. Research shows that students who are classified as English language learners may be perceived by teachers as less capable than their non-ELL peers. schools for less than two years.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 15, 2024

The Ask a Tech Teacher team came up with fresh rules we think are less threatening and more geared to enabling students to enjoy this important writing style. By actively engaging with a diverse array of literary genres, styles, and voices, one can develop a keen eye for the intricate interplay of language, structure, and storytelling.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 17, 2023

As a school librarian for the past 11 years, my primary focus has been on helping students become adept navigators of the sea of information they live in. Britannica School is user-friendly and comprehensive, which makes it an ideal tool for building student confidence in their research skills. But don’t settle for just one.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 25, 2016

StudySync has freed me from the limitations of our school book room. The texts are paired with Think Questions and writing prompts that I can use or adapt. I can mix and match individual texts or access entire units complete with ELD supports for students at various language proficiencies. 1 StudySync. 2 Vocabulary.com.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 28, 2024

Essay writing is a crucial skill for academic and professional success because it teaches clear, logical, and persuasive communication. In this blog post, we’ll unlock the secrets to successful essay writing and share 10 proven tips to help you level up your writing game. What is Effective Essay Writing?

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 27, 2021

Traditional approaches to providing feedback are time-consuming and often require hours of work beyond the school day. Teachers working with younger students or second language learners can create a choice board with sentence frames to provide students with additional support as they give each other focused feedback.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2023

BOSTON – Clark County School District (CCSD) in Nevada, has made Lexia LETRS ® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional learning programs available to most elementary schools in the district with a plan to continue expanding the program to additional elementary and early childhood teachers and administrators.

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Edsurge

MARCH 26, 2024

When he was in high school, Zachary Farley latched onto the idea of becoming a teacher. Then in college, when he started learning Mandarin, a deep love of languages took hold, and he began to make new plans. After graduating, Farley entered a program to become a speech-language pathologist.

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eSchool News

MAY 17, 2021

A programming language is math. It’s a system for writing human logic in a way that a computer can work with. A computer program is a list of instructions written using the programming language’s mathematical system. A programming language is a mathematical tool for creating software.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 24, 2025

Lunch hours are spent hunched over smartphones, and after-school time means less sports and more Snapchat. At Spokane Public Schools (SPS), educators and administrators are reversing the side effects of social media by re-connecting with students through school-based extracurricular activities. A lot of them wanted an art club.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

At Rockford Public Schools , we have a strong commitment to literacy growth. Other components of the RPS literacy framework include Integrated Literacy which integrates English language arts standards, Next Generation Science Standards, C3 standards, and some health standards. We have a number of students with gaps in literacy.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 20, 2022

19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — TutorMe , the online tutoring solution of the future, and Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) today announced an agreement to provide more than 35,000 K-12 students with free access to TutorMe’s online 24/7 tutoring service for the 2021-2022 school year. About Oklahoma City Public Schools.

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eSchool News

APRIL 9, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO NoRedInk , the comprehensive online writing platform provider used in over 60% of U.S. school districts, has partnered with the National Writing Project (NWP) , a nationwide network dedicated to improving writing instruction. Learn more at NoRedInk.com.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

IXL Learning , the K-12 personalized learning platform used by 11 million students, today announced a three-year agreement with Austin Independent School District to bring its adaptive software to approximately 70,000 students. Austin ISD is the fifth-largest school district in Texas and serves a diverse student body.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

For English learners, acquiring language proficiency opens the door to thrive across all subjects. However, learning a new language can be a long, difficult process that requires courage, resilience and trust from students who initially might feel vulnerable and out of place.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 4, 2022

When I became principal of Brookwood Elementary School five years ago, I came with a deep understanding of the value of social-emotional learning (SEL) for K-5 students. We also created a Positive Learning Environment Committee focused on taking our school’s SEL curriculum implementation to a deeper level.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 22, 2024

Throughout rural America, non-native English speakers are less likely than their urban peers to get proper support in school, sometimes leading to a lifetime of lower educational attainment. But some rural schools are developing multilingual education strategies to rival those found in urban and suburban districts.

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Edsurge

MAY 27, 2025

True leadership involves not only encouraging teachers to reconnect with their purpose but also ensuring that they are seen, heard and supported, writes Ryan Burns, an instructional coach and adjunct professor in Warwick, Rhode Island, and a 2024-2025 fellow of the EdSurge Voices of Change Writing Fellowship.

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