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? But that vision overlooks something deeper.

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Content areas, such as math and science, and other areas like memory, executive function, and social-emotional development are being informed by research. By creating an emotionally safe and supportive learning environment, teachers help students build resilience, motivation, and a growth mindset.

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eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2025

A study published in Frontiers in Psychology concluded that game-based learning has a moderate to large effect on students’ cognitive, social, emotional, motivational, and engagement outcomes–especially in early education. Even when it fails, the surprise is motivating–it’s a mystery to solve. That fuels teamwork.

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eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2025

We blend math, robotics, reading, and writing for engaging, collaborative learning. Cultivating Confidence: Transforming Middle Grades Math Education : A public charter school in Orangeburg, SC, offers a dynamic Algebra 1-focused related arts course to enhance math and reading skills while fostering positive math identities.

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Content areas, such as math and science, and other areas like memory, executive function, and social-emotional development are being informed by research. By creating an emotionally safe and supportive learning environment, teachers help students build resilience, motivation, and a growth mindset.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

We blend math, robotics, reading, and writing for engaging, collaborative learning. Cultivating Confidence: Transforming Middle Grades Math Education : A public charter school in Orangeburg, SC, offers a dynamic Algebra 1-focused related arts course to enhance math and reading skills while fostering positive math identities.

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eSchool News

JUNE 5, 2025

The latest NAEP scores show declines in reading and math among fourth and eighth graders. They involve rethinking how existing structures and programs can support both emotional stability and long-term motivation. At the same time, schools are working to reverse learning losses stemming from the pandemic.

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Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2025

Stacey King Math and Computer Science Teacher, Utah Online School 6-12 To move that goal forward, the Community Foundation of Utah (CFU) launched the Silicon Slopes Computer Science Fund , focused on delivering meaningful K-12 computer science outcomes for teachers and learners across the state.

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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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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Available within Discovery Education Experience, the essential companion for engaged K-12 classrooms, this new content supports instruction in a variety of disciplines including ELA, Math, Social Studies, and Careers Exploration.

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2025

But by being able to take students who are motivated and put them in these dual-enrollment classes, you get a greater percentage of those who are going to recognize theyve got the ability and [will] go to college, she adds. Experts encourage dual enrollment programs to focus on crucial subjects like math.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2025

By the time they reach high school, most students have already decided whether or not they think science and math are ‘cool’. No matter the subject, teachers are always looking for ways to engage and motivate their students. That’s where VEX comes in. The VEX Continuum begins with kindergarten and spans through career.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 13, 2025

Whether students step into the classroom or hang out in the counseling office, it’s the perfect time to spark motivation and help them set meaningful goals. That’s why your math boards should be more than just decorative. A strong start in math sets the tone for confident learning all year long.

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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

JUNE 30, 2025

It provides noncredit-bearing instruction that is directly aligned to students’ academic IEP goals , typically in areas like reading, writing, or math. Many shared that they felt supported, motivated, and eager to participate in lessons tailored just for them.

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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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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. They kept their math supplies in one area, reading in another, etc. Some don’t have enough fluency practice, grammar practice, or mental math practice. NONE of it came from a workbook!

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Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 12, 2025

Interacting with experts helps students see how the math problem they’re solving or the story their writing might be applied to a future career. Hearing directly from experts can motivate students to dream big, explore new fields they haven’t considered, or find a new hobby.

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Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 19, 2025

Classroom Management and Student Engagement Teach Like a Pirate – A motivational guide to help teachers bring creativity, passion, and engagement into their classrooms. Accelerating K-8 Math Instruction – Practical tips for fostering meaningful math understanding in younger learners.

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k12

JULY 10, 2025

Here are some of the benefits of prioritizing online engagement: Improved learning outcomes Increased motivation and self-esteem Enhanced understanding and retention Reduced isolation and increased community Improved completion rates These are the kinds of outcomes every parent hopes for. That can lead to distractions or a drop in motivation.

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Teaching with a Mountain View

JULY 3, 2025

After students know the expectations for transitioning (after a few days), I have a student timekeeper time how long each transition takes… there is something SO motivating to them about trying to beat their time, and I love saving all those precious minutes of instruction! If not, these are still great activities for the first day.

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Cal Matters

JUNE 25, 2025

UC Riverside found that math and writing skills were lower among the students who graduated from high school during the pandemic than for previous high school graduates. In 2019, before COVID, about 13% of incoming freshmen entered UC Riverside at the lowest math level. Their academic shortfalls and social isolation took a toll.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 25, 2025

General education teachers can sneak a little Beethoven into science or roll with bucket drums in math. Whether you’re teaching math, reading, or science, there’s always a way to bring in rhythm, movement, and a little melody to keep things exciting. Then give them simple math equations to solve by clapping out the beats.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 13, 2025

Pick the ones that suit you: How to Keep Learning Fresh Over the Summer 15 Skills To Learn this Summer and Use Next Year 6 Tech Activities for Your Summer School Program 12 Tech Tasks To End the School Year Here’s How to Motivate Summer School Students Seven Fun Math Activities for the Summer Break How to Blend Learning with Play for a Kid-friendly (..)

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Apple for the Teach

JULY 2, 2025

Looking for a way to jazz up your math block while reinforcing those all-important addition facts? If your 1st or 2nd graders need a little extra motivation to practice their math skills, I’ve got the perfect solution: Zoo Animals Coloring Addition to 20 Color by Number Worksheets ! 🎨 Let’s Go on a Math Safari!

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Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 11, 2025

The Motive It is unknown whether Ruiz intended to cheat in New York or if the opportunity merely presented itself and she took it. In a classroom focused on avoiding errors and completing tasks, students may see the purpose of a math assignment as completing items 1-17 without any errors so it can be checked and graded.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 27, 2025

2025 Vision Board Lesson Templates for Middle School – Day After Winter Break By The Sassy Math Teacher Grades: 6th-8th Kick off the new year with this ready-to-use, digital and printable vision board template for middle schoolers. It’s the perfect way to ease your students back into learning after winter break.

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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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Teacher Toms Blog

MAY 21, 2025

Advocates for punishments value them as "motivation." And they are, I suppose, in that children learn to be motivated by fear. And fear is a powerful, yet deadly, motivator. "In And that fear is used to "motivate" us. Fear is a powerful motivator, but connection is infinitely more powerful. The rumors are enough.

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Primary Punch

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

This was created when I taught 2nd grade so it also has math printables but I like to pull the vocabulary cards and the comprehension mini-read out to use in therapy. This is another fun activity to incorporate the candy hearts as game pieces which are usually very motivating. I can’t forget this month’s Dot Art, Hearts !

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eSchool News

MAY 15, 2025

This story about math recovery was produced by The Hechinger Report , a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education. In early February, seventh grade math teacher Jamie Gallimore tried something new: She watched herself teach class. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

The slides include both psychology-specific and social-emotional prompts, including prompts about motivation and emotion, states of consciousness, and developmental psychology. 19 Longer Journal Writing Prompts for High School For a deeper dive into your students thoughts, assign longer journal prompts for high school.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 12, 2017

If you use Genius Hour in your classroom, you have a sense of how inspiring, motivating, and addicting learning for the love of learning can be. With this revolutionary online math program, students study math at their own pace, receiving guidance when needed, without the limits of units or grade level.

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eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2025

Key points: Relevancy has great power in math instruction Reaching peak engagement in K-12 science education Helping science-averse teachers integrate STEM and literacy For more news on STEM subjects, visit eSNs STEM & STEAM hub How much longer will we keep trying to solve our nations dismal math proficiency problem by writing new math problems?

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

For example, many math lessons focus on teaching the one correct path to reach the one right answer to a problem. In school systems where a one-size-fits-all approach continues to be the norm, it’s no wonder many students are turned off by math and begin to believe, “I’m just not a math person.”

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eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2019

When students feel motivated, everything is better–grades, class engagement, standardized test scores, and determination. That’s why improving student motivation is at the top of many administrators’ to-do lists. What role, then, do schools and educators have in improving student motivation?

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2023

With math scores falling globally , top high school math students point to academic burnout as a key factor. Among their recommended solutions to boost math performance? For 35 percent of respondents, getting a scholarship or a good-paying job was a motivating factor.

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