eSchool News

MAY 8, 2025

Florida is actively looking at removing graduation requirements which include passing a 10th grade English Language Arts assessment and a statewide algebra test. Now, they have proposed eliminating an Algebra II requirement.

Education 287

Education Math Exams English 287

eSchool News

JULY 1, 2025

That involves making predictions, testing ideas, discussing their thinking, and revising along the way. small-group activities, math routines, and table games), a Spanish-language version, and Transitional Kindergarten (TK) in California. InsightMath is available nationwide. Visit MIND Education at Booth #3448.

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Math Curriculum Lecturing Education 130

eSchool News

JUNE 26, 2025

. “We found that when families are meaningfully involved, it not only helps mitigate pandemic-related learning challenges but also provides long-term benefits for students and school communities beyond just boosting test scores.” ” What is your biggest post-COVID concern?

Communication 171

Communication English Language Languages 171

Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

Create community guidelines for discussions that include intention and impact/anti-bias language. Consider changing assessments from high-stakes timed tests to projects, homework, open-note/open-book take-home tests. Avoid negative descriptions of disability (ex: suffers from a condition, confined/bound to a wheelchair).

Accessibility 95

Accessibility Disabilities Learning Disabilities Special Education 95

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.

Science 247

Science Education Motivation Lecturing 247

Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2025

A space where test scores didn’t define worth. But for me, it’s more than a label: It’s the name I gave to the moment I chose freedom from micromanagement, standardized tests and a flawed system that was never truly built for the students I loved or the teacher I was becoming. I knew I could no longer beg to do what I knew was right.

Schools 148

Schools Beliefs Culture Testing 148

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.

Math 186

Math Beliefs Culture Ethics 186

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.

Interdisciplinary 248

Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 248

Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Key learning outcomes from a Liberal Arts Curriculum include: A liberal arts curriculum fosters a comprehensive understanding of human cultures and the physical and natural world through diverse fields such as sciences, mathematics, social sciences, humanities, histories, languages, and the arts.

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Art Curriculum Interdisciplinary Teaching 114

eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

Billions of dollars and countless reforms have gone toward efforts to raise test scores and close achievement gaps. 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. These are not marginal improvements.

Motivation 282

Motivation Learning Students Achievement 282

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.

Science 130

Science Education Motivation Lecturing 130

Teach Thought

JULY 10, 2025

Knowledge is evaluated with a slew of assignments and tests, and a letter grade is given as a kind of trophy—As are big trophies, Fs trophies of the wrong kind, but trophies still. Here is the goal, here are the criteria being used to establish the terms of quality, now give it a shot and I’ll evaluate how well I think you did.

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Gamification Motivation Learning Learning Styles 103

Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Key learning outcomes from a Liberal Arts Curriculum include: A liberal arts curriculum fosters a comprehensive understanding of human cultures and the physical and natural world through diverse fields such as sciences, mathematics, social sciences, humanities, histories, languages, and the arts.

Art 97

Art Curriculum Interdisciplinary Teaching 97

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

That vision became AEF Schools , a place designed for students who needed something differenta structured, supportive environment where learning goes beyond textbooks and tests. The Preparatory Programs support students who thrive in a structured setting without the added stress of homework or standardized testing.

Skills 137

Skills Schools Learning Students 137

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.

Interdisciplinary 144

Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 144

Brown Bag Teacher

JULY 16, 2025

Morphology is the study of morphemes —the smallest units of meaning in language. Best Practices for Morphology Instruction Research and classroom-tested practices agree: effective morphology instruction in upper elementary is: 1. Language builds on itself. Let’s teach students how language works, from the inside out.

Teaching 52

Teaching Language Languages Writing 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 16, 2025

No matter what subject you teach, spend time showing students how to take notes, how to study for tests and quizzes, and how to balance their time between homework and other after-school activities. Find new ways to assess learning Reluctant learners often suffer from test anxiety , especially by the time they reach high school.

High School 52

High School High School Beliefs Schools 52

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. Prioritize compliance-critical roles. Preemptive planning avoids corrective action later.

Special Education 94

Special Education English Language Languages 94

eSchool News

MAY 1, 2025

When it comes to areas in which AI can have a positive impact on students, educators see the greatest potential for AI in language translation (1st), preparing students for career readiness (2nd), and helping them improve grades and test scores (3rd).

Students 186

Students Language Languages Coaching 186

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 7, 2025

Maintain a steady stash of supplies Anyone who’s taught language arts (or any class, really) has heard “I forgot my pencil” more times than they can count. For students who are testing below grade level, incorporate the CCSS for language arts that are closer to their actual abilities.

Grades 52

Grades Teaching Teachers Teaching Philosophy 52

Priceless Ponderings

MAY 25, 2025

There are test tubes, beakers, and maybe even open flames depending on the grade level. Think bold, colorful visuals with kid-friendly language. From fire drills to test tubes, safety rules should be as routine as sharpening a pencil. Students benefit from seeing reminders daily, especially during hands-on activities.

Science 52

Science Activities Classroom Management Critical Thinking 52

eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

I uploaded we did a a recent Delac report on remote testing, so it’s just the idea that online students, students and online schools have to test in a face to face environment. If it doesn’t already exist, we’re not far from being able to say OK, now give me a version of that course for an English language learner.

Learning 130

Learning Discussions Gamification Technology 130

1 plus 1 plus 1 equals 1

JULY 9, 2025

IEW Phonetic Zoo Grades: 3–8+ Approach: Audio-based, mastery with self-testing. Best for: Charlotte Mason-inspired families, kids who get test anxiety, visual learners. Best for: Christian homeschoolers wanting to integrate faith and language arts.

Curriculum 52

Curriculum Teaching Philosophy Learning Styles Grades 52

k12

JULY 7, 2025

Subject Areas (math, language arts, science, history, and more) – Your child can go from “I hate math!” Other times, you just need to move on and skip the whole “test” thing. to “I’ve got this!” with a few extra lessons. Assessments (or not) – Sometimes, you need a quick quiz to see if your child’s grasping the concept.

Learning 52

Learning Math Game-Based Learning Learning Styles 52

Teacher Toms Blog

JUNE 10, 2025

Maybe educators have always been a type of carpenter, but this attitude has clearly seeped into our relationship with children as well, leading our schools to the extremes of test and assess and drill and kill. Love doesn't have goals or benchmarks or blueprints, but it does have a purpose.

Evaluation 108

Evaluation Writing Motivation Testing 108

Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2025

Dave Peth, the creator and executive producer of PBS show “Lyla in the Loop,” has worked on other educational media in his 20-plus years in the industry, and he says “no one” deploys the level of rigorous research and testing used in PBS programming.

Fairness 182

Fairness Study Laboratory Evaluation 182

k12

JUNE 24, 2025

I also really loved my Chinese teacher because she made me love learning the language, which is why I continue learning it even after taking her course. Sometimes more if there’s a test coming up. How do your teachers support you at online school? My teachers host at least one class a week.

Schools 52

Schools Grades Students Online Learning 52

Elevate k12

JUNE 20, 2025

Emergency certification programs involve: Completing a condensed training program Passing a subject-specific test Undergoing a background check While emergency certification can help address the shortage of teachers in the short term, it also has disadvantages.

Teachers 52

Teachers Education Attention Coaching 52

eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2025

Priscilla Rahn, a Denver teacher who has been active in Colorado Republican Party politics, said her district still uses language such as “dismantling systems of white supremacy” while she sees little evidence that it’s made schools better. “We But to some, the Trump-driven changes aren’t coming fast enough. Fordham Institute.

Education 161

Education Disabilities Questions Counselling 161

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

Edsurge

MAY 28, 2025

When Marisha Speights first started as a speech language pathologist in preschools serving affluent families in Nashville, Tennessee, she used the typical screening and assessment measures that she believed and was taught worked well. It was, I dont think this child has a speech or language issue, but the test says theyre at risk.

Language 140

Language Languages Intelligence Testing 140

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 30, 2025

2 | EDITABLE By Lana’s Classroom Grades: 6th-12th Subjects: English Language Arts Fifty riddles and accompanying solutions make it easy to incorporate daily riddles into your class period. Test your students’ funny bones and critical thinking skills with these science-themed riddles and jokes.

High School 52

High School High School Schools Math 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 23, 2025

Should texting language be in the dictionary? Fun Debate Topics Persuasive Speaking Activity Middle School, High School By Lindsay Ann Learning Grades: 6th-9th Subjects: English Language Arts, Speaking & Listening Standards: CCSS SL.9-10.4, Is it ever okay to cheat on a test? Is it okay to eat pizza with a knife and fork?

High School 52

High School High School Schools Counselling 52

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Every test score, attendance log, learning app, or digital assignment generates data. Why it matters for K-12 teachers As educators, we regularly interact with data, benchmark scores, reading levels, engagement analytics from edtech tools, and state test results. It is essential. Our classrooms are data-rich, but are we data-literate?

Ethics 300

Ethics Education Culture Social Studies 300

Teach Hub

MAY 19, 2025

Instead of heavy jargon or vague categories, use clear, concrete language. When students are taught how to self-assess, they become better learners, not just better test-takers. Keep Rubrics Student-Friendly Rubrics can be powerful tools for both teachers and students, but only if theyre written in a way kids understand.

Learning Outcomes 78

Learning Outcomes Learning Feedback Essay 78

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

million people (equal to the population of France), speak a language other than English at home, according to the Center for Immigration Studies. When it comes to taking tests not in their first language, these groups can be at a notable disadvantage – especially for tests that influence a test-takers’ future.

Fairness 312

Fairness Testing Language Languages 312

eSchool News

JULY 6, 2022

Many other states already have fully online tests—and in response to the pandemic, graduate entrance and career certification exams have shifted online as well. As the trend toward wholly online testing continues, education leaders must consider how to ensure digital equity for the students taking these exams.

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Testing Exams Disabilities English 317