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

MAY 14, 2025

Students in the pilot program saw a significant improvement in their literacy skills over the course of only three months. They designed their game using Canva, and they presented their work to a panel of parents and teachers, much like the show Shark Tank. It was a good experience for both the kids and the teachers.

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Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2025

A first grade teacher with no formal CS background, she jumped at the chance to explore how computer science principles could enhance early literacy instruction — and ended up transforming her classroom in the process. Yet the seamless functioning of these tasks relies on a skilled computer science workforce. “Let’s do it!”

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eSchool News

JULY 2, 2025

The way teachers use the AI tools in their classrooms–open conversations around acceptable use help students use AI tools for meaningful learning instead of for cheating. How it helps: Design thinking and communication skills are key components of education. Also critical?

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eSchool News

MAY 30, 2025

Across the country, too many children are struggling to read, and too many teachers are struggling to help them. Teacher preparation programs and school districts across the nation have been slow to fully embrace this research base, known as the science of reading. And how do we fix it? And how do we fix it?

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eSchool News

JULY 7, 2025

Specifically, this has allowed us to improve in closing the achievement gap for students with disabilities over the last several years and to provide our teachers with more tailored professional learning for support. We adjusted our resources, and this year, 96 percent of K-5 students met typical growth in English language arts.

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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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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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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. Whether you’re a brand-new teacher or an experienced professional, you’re sure to find something just for your needs. to focus on yourself.

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eSchool News

MAY 20, 2025

Ask any teacher, and they will tell you that the pace of learning is not universal. One student might master a new language with ease but struggle with scientific concepts. Teachers, caught in the middle, are forced to move on to the next lesson, even when the students in front of them have not fully mastered the last one.

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eSchool News

MAY 27, 2025

To help fill the gap we began using two products, both of which were recommended by a teacher who had used the literacy programs at a previous school. Here are five different ways our students and teachers are benefitting from our online literacy platform: Meet students where they are. Teach to a group or individuals.

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

Teachers can use Gemini to create personalized lesson plans in a much shorter amount of time. With Gemini, my planning is so fast and easy, said STEM teacher Natali Barretto. Albuquerque Public Schools is focusing on grant writing and lesson planning.

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Her career spans roles as an elementary teacher, instructional coach, mentor, special education administrator, and elementary school principal. Dr. DiTullio was a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) and is an esteemed member of both PDK International and the Pi Lambda Theta International Honor Society.

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eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2025

Teachers must align instructional content with state and national standards, prepare and organize materials, and thoughtfully structure collaborative learning experiences to ensure effective learning outcomes. Robotics-based activities can significantly enhance student engagement, promote hands-on learning, and cultivate 21st-century skills.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Currently serving as the school leader in Vietnam, he brings over a decade of experience in school leadership, teacher training, and educational transformation. Nam has received multiple international accolades, including the Top 50 Global Teacher Prize Finalist and the Asia Educator of the Year Award.

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eSchool News

MAY 19, 2025

teachers work with diverse groups, often with varying language backgrounds and ability levels, in both indoor and outdoor settings. Clear verbal and nonverbal communication build trust and respect, making students feel heard and helping them more effectively develop motor skills.

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eSchool News

MAY 5, 2025

Key points: Creating a culture where all students see themselves as capable math thinkers starts with leaders Key questions that unleash powerful PLCs Ethical PD: Doing right by the teachers who do right by the world For more news on teachers PD, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub One of my first vivid memories of math is of timed tests.

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2025

These essential, durable skills are at the heart of frameworks like ISTE’s Standards for Students and the Partnership for 21st Century Learning’s framework , which emphasize what students need to thrive in school and beyond. Future-Ready Skills: Participants gain experience in public speaking and digital design.

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eSchool News

MAY 26, 2025

Common issues include deficits in phonological awareness (Kilpatrick, 2015), limited exposure to language-rich environments, and instructional mismatches. Teachers must avoid benign neglect, which occurs when delayed readers are unintentionally overlooked. Preventing the Matthew Effect in early reading. Foorman, B. Denton, 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

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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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 18, 2025

Here are thoughts from the Ask a Tech Teacher team: Blending Montessori and Technology: Finding the Right Balance in Early Childhood Education These days, it seems that all toddlers master how to swipe across a screen before they learn to tie their shoes. What About Teachers? What is the intersection of the two?

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Edsurge

JULY 10, 2025

Technology is not neutral,” says Joshua Jonas, a curriculum and instruction researcher at Baylor University and former high school teacher. “It Last year, Jenks did a pilot with Talking Points, a family engagement and communication platform that offers automatic translation in the language a family chooses. “We

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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 law that nixed the exit exam had broad support from the Washington teachers union, state education officials, and parents. But his experience isn’t necessarily typical.

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eSchool News

JULY 2, 2025

These improvements broaden DreamBox Reading’s coverage to support all PreK-5 learners and expand educators’ abilities to develop students’ foundational skills and confidence in reading through personalized instruction. This adaptivity ensures that students are met where they are with just-right instruction and fun activities.

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k12 Digest

MAY 15, 2025

Duolingos language lessons, which take just a few minutes per session, exemplify how microlearning can make consistent progress both accessible and effective. Working professionals can advance their skills during brief periods of availability. This approach respects the natural constraints of attention and working memory.

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Her career spans roles as an elementary teacher, instructional coach, mentor, special education administrator, and elementary school principal. Dr. DiTullio was a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) and is an esteemed member of both PDK International and the Pi Lambda Theta International Honor Society.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

Assume that students are capable and possess knowledge and skills. Create community guidelines for discussions that include intention and impact/anti-bias language. Ask a colleague to informally observe your teaching and provide constructive feedback on your work of being an inclusive teacher.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

What if the missing ingredient in student achievement isn’t better curriculum, tech, or teachers, but better motivation? What if the key to unlocking motivation isn’t something intrinsic to students, but something found in their relationships with peers, teachers, mentors, and communities? Or modding computers.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 24, 2025

She believes that schools should not just educate minds but also build communities where students, parents, and teachers work together to create meaningful change. Programs like ASDAN, BTEC, and the Duke of Edinburgh International Award give students additional pathways to develop leadership, problem-solving, and real-world skills.

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eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2025

Sheridan Doerr shares how the Second Step K-12 social-emotional learning curriculum builds foundational human skills that enhance academic performance. fewer absent days per student. fewer absent days per student. See them at Booth #733 or go to [link]

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 7, 2025

A good classroom management system, a novel list, and a set of writing prompts go a long way to set students and teachers up for success. We’ve gathered our favorite 8th grade ELA teacher essentials, including tips for brand-new teachers and seasoned veterans alike. Be prepared for the unexpected 11.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Currently serving as the school leader in Vietnam, he brings over a decade of experience in school leadership, teacher training, and educational transformation. Nam has received multiple international accolades, including the Top 50 Global Teacher Prize Finalist and the Asia Educator of the Year Award.

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Teaching with a Mountain View

JULY 10, 2025

I’m here to share my advice to new homeschool parents (or veterans) from the perspective of a veteran teacher and someone who has homeschooled. I still had my kids use binders/folders/notebooks so they were developing good organization skills. Here is my favorite daily journal, which combines thoughtful prompts with academic skills!

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 1, 2025

Most of the teachers at your school have been there years — even decades — and you have no doubt that, too, will be you. So, you don’t bother to keep your resume up-to-date or expand your teaching skills other than what is required for your position. It might be your ability to speak Russian or use sign language.

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Teach Hub

JUNE 13, 2025

If you’re a classroom teacher who wants to help students learn from their mistakes, take responsibility for their actions, and make things right with others, you can start using restorative practices today. Using this kind of language helps students build empathy , reflect on their behavior, and understand how their actions impact others.

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