eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

When I returned to the classroom, I faced those same questions. We blend math, robotics, reading, and writing for engaging, collaborative learning. In this session, participants will learn effective data collection methods, strategies for parental engagement, and techniques that help students embrace another math class.

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Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2025

It was OK to use AI in this scenario, the mom said, but they shouldn’t use it for writing school assignments. Yellow uses may be more of a gray area, such as asking for a step-by-step guide to solve a math problem. A red use would be inappropriate or unethical, such as asking ChatGPT to write an essay based on an assigned prompt.

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Edsurge

JULY 9, 2025

What if grade school were designed to teach students how to make decisions and know themselves deeply as much as it taught them math and literacy? So, in 2019, when I found out that a former manager of mine was starting a school that answered the same questions that plagued me, I knew I wanted in. But it didn’t have to be this way.

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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. We learned so much. Where does it occur?

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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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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

From a young age, I was captivated by a single question: “Can learning be more meaningful than memorization?” My journey has been one of constant evolution—from questioning the system to becoming someone who works to reimagine it. As a student, I found myself disengaged, even though I deeply valued the idea of learning.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 2, 2025

Art and math are a dream team: Just ask Leonardo da Vinci or Albrecht Dürer, masters who knew their way around both a brush and a compass. Whether it’s symmetry in a leaf or patterns in a mosaic, math is hiding in plain sight, and that’s great news for teachers. Table of Contents 1. Fractions Quilt 2. Equivalent Fractions Kite 3.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 14, 2025

All you need is designated time in your class, the right writing materials, and a prompt that really inspires them. This list of 8th grade writing prompts is sure to put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboards!) ” You’ll also find tips for getting middle schoolers to write in every class. Yes, even math!

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Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 12, 2025

Whether it’s hearing an author share about the creative writing process, exchanging postcards with students in another part of the world, or even attending a mystery Zoom with a special guest, these moments help students see how we’re all connected. It can also inspire students to spend more time on their own writing!

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Teachers regularly use technology, not just to teach, but to help students think deeper, ask better questions, and tell their own stories. Students explore big ideas through play, questions, and reflection. They dont just memorize factsthey weigh them, question them, and apply them. Every student has their own MacBook or iPad.

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Elevate k12

MAY 15, 2025

Start with a question like: What animals or plants have you seen in your neighborhood? Bonus Move: Use Think-Pair-Share Post a prompt on the whiteboard or in the chat for virtual classes: How would you start solving this math problem? with guided questions. A synonym for is.

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Brown Bag Teacher

JULY 18, 2025

Reflection and Closure End each day with a question, journal page, or whole-class debrief. Whether you’re using the “All About Me” bags, the a “This or That” favorites list, quick and meaningful activities give students a safe way to share about themselves and learn about others. What did we learn about our classroom today?

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 13, 2025

Financial Aid and FAFSA High School Bulletin Board By Counselor Clique Grades: 9th-12th “Slay your way to financial aid” is a premade bulletin board package that provides everything you need to answer the FAFSA and financial aid questions. That’s why your math boards should be more than just decorative.

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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. For example, you might decide to start your day with daily question slides or creative thinking journals.

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Teaching with a Mountain View

JULY 3, 2025

Students won’t know your routines yet, so transitions will likely take longer than you think, questions will pop up when you least expect, supplies will take longer to put away, etc. Snowball GREETING: Each child writes their name on a piece of paper, crumples it up, and throws it into the middle of the circle. Even for the big kids).

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Lab to Class

JULY 3, 2025

We have all seen the stereotypical portrayal of the traditional school setting where a teacher stands at the front of the classroom and spends the entirety of class time giving a lecture and asking questions of the students. No matter how interesting the teacher, sometimes it can be hard for students to focus for very long on a lecture.

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Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 11, 2025

As the potential for students to misuse AI tools raises ongoing questions about accountability, cheating, and academic integrity, a scandal from the past offers insights into the future. The official corrected the mistake by writing down the time Ruiz had told him. These questions werent accusations.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 9, 2025

Perfect for class members working on social skills or for those too-silent periods, these questions, activities, and getting-to-know-you resources are just what you need to warm things up in class. Try these questions for a change of pace: What’s your go-to app when you open your phone?

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 11, 2025

Ready to ignite your students’ imaginations and sharpen their writing skills? With these engaging 7th grade writing prompts, students will dive into a world of self-expression. They’re developing the skills to investigate real-world topics, explain ideas clearly, and write with purpose.

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Cal Matters

JUNE 25, 2025

Some questioned whether they even belonged on a college campus, said UC Riverside Dean of Students Christine Mata. 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 2020 32% fell into the bottom tier.

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Teach Your Kids

JULY 7, 2025

➡️ Krista (Math tutor for 2e learners) With deep experience teaching twice-exceptional kids and supporting her own gifted son with autism, Krista brings both expertise and empathy to her work. . She is also a gifted creative writing teacher who can support children in creating their own narrative.

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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! Write a thank-you note to someone in your life. Have students write to the prompt before class begins. Do you like watching sports live or on TV?

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Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 19, 2025

Accelerating K-8 Math Instruction – Practical tips for fostering meaningful math understanding in younger learners. The Writing Revolution 2.0 – A comprehensive guide to teaching writing as a foundational skill across subjects. You can view all of my professional development options here.

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Teacher Mood

JULY 6, 2025

It feels like a game, but they’re practicing decoding and letter-sound relationships AND writing the entire time. You’ll also find decodable stories paired with comprehension questions —a powerful way to give students authentic reading practice, even with a substitute.

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k12

JULY 10, 2025

These are a great chance for your child to ask questions, get clarification, and interact with their teachers, just like in a physical classroom. Virtual Whiteboards: These online tools replicate the traditional classroom whiteboard—and in some cases, students can even write or draw on them too. Encourage your child to participate!

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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. No Prep Ta and Ti-Ti Music Worksheets By Aileen Miracle Grade: 1st-2nd Using the ta and ti-ti notes, students read and write patterns, copy patterns, and color patterns. And these jams aren’t just for music teachers!

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Teacher Toms Blog

JULY 25, 2025

I receive a fair number of newly published early childhood/teaching books, often unsolicited, with the idea that I'll write a review or otherwise promote it on the blog. Then they make this ludicrous assertion: "The idea of integrating science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) into learning centers is relatively new."

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Cult of Pedagogy

JUNE 22, 2025

But with the advent of technology, the internet, and cell phones, it seemed like reading for pleasure (not to mention the requisite attention span) had gone the way of buggy whips, writing quills, and powdered wigs. Math is funny that way. Every single day we seem to move closer to a society that simply doesn’t read.

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k12

JULY 18, 2025

Students will need the keyboard for most computer tasks, from typing searches into Google to writing papers. Students need to be proficient in the following productivity tools for tasks like presentations, data analysis, and writing assignments. This is where they can write essays and reports, craft short stories, or take class notes.

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k12

JUNE 27, 2025

So, if your kid needs to work on their number skills this summer, a math curriculum is available. It’s common to find condensed, focused summer courses in: Math Science Reading or English History Summer school curriculum isn’t designed to balance multiple courses.

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Edsurge

APRIL 24, 2025

Some education leaders expressed support for the broad goals of the order while also voicing questions about how to achieve them. For example, theyre using AI to offer writing feedback and to teach students about civics by developing voter registration chatbots.

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eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2025

The lessons included real-world scenarios for using drones, like finding a lost child, that often appeal to young girls, and writing exercises to remind kids of what they’re good at before they try something hard. At first, Laurie Prewandowski wrinkled her nose at Take Flight’s approach. It’s really for any kid with a barrier.”

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Teacher Toms Blog

MAY 21, 2025

Cultures of domination," writes bell hooks, "rely on the cultivation of fear as a way to ensure obedience." In our society," writes hooks, "we make much of love and say little about fear. Yet we do not question why we live in states of extreme anxiety and dread. As a boy, I valued my reputation as a "good boy."

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Organized Classroom

MAY 22, 2025

It is VERY possible to have center time which has a different center for different animals, and within that center area, there are different activities for math, reading, writing, and technology. I like to use the enrichment or reteaching ideas from a reading, science, social studies, or math series.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 30, 2025

From riddles you can use as icebreakers and bell ringers to riddles made just for science and math, we’ve got plenty of head scratchers and brain teasers to keep the learning going (with a few giggles in between!). intriguing questions before the period even begins. The word “envelope” What word has all 26 letters?

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 23, 2025

Keep students engaged with a collection of fun debate topics and “would you rather” questions for high school students that they’ll enjoy talking about. Facilitate a respectful discussion when you bring these controversial debate topics or writing prompts for high school to your classroom Are immigration laws in the United States fair?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

It’s easy to see why when you look at fundamental programming concepts: abstraction and symbolism – variables are common in math, but also in education. debugging – write-edit-rewrite; try, fail, try again. Essential Question. Besides Math Standards, Alice supports these Common Core writing skills: 8.3a

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