eSchool News

JULY 11, 2025

There are numerous lesser-known digital platforms that offer unique, high-quality learning experiences tailored to students’ and teachers’ needs. With written and live discussion formats, students can express their ideas while teachers track participation, collaboration, and the quality of responses.

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eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2025

Studies show that by the time students reach middle school, summer learning loss can accumulate to create an achievement gap of up to two years between socioeconomic groups. The effects of summer learning loss extend beyond immediate academic performance.

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eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2025

“ISTE+ASCD is proud to spotlight the innovative leaders, educators, and school systems who are redefining what’s possible in education,” said Richard Culatta, CEO of ISTE+ASCD. The Sierra Sands Unified School District educates over 5,200 students in 11 schools.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 4, 2025

Check out STEM activities for middle school that are sure to catch teenagers attention and inspire them to learn more. Construct a thermal insulator device Concepts to Cover in Middle School STEM Prepare for the future with STEM activities for middle school 1.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 15, 2025

With low-prep setup, challenging concepts, and the coolest finished projects ever, these class projects for middle school engineering classes are sure to inspire the next generation of future engineers in your class. It’s not a great joke, but creating a potato clock is a great science experiment for middle school.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Charlotte, NC Discovery Education , the creators of indispensable K-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world, today announced an exciting new slate of standards-aligned educational content and instructional resources for Back-to-School 2025 that will inspire teachers and engage students.

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Edsurge

MAY 12, 2025

Its a question that high school and middle school math teachers have heard many times. In middle and high school courses, its really difficult to connect math to the real world, says Lindsey Henderson, policy director of math for the nonprofit ExcelinEd. When would I ever use this?

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2025

The pilot program, in which four GSO students worked with approximately 200 students from the Providence Public School District middle school, was developed by the Rhode Island Department of Education and funded by a $10,000 STEMx Challenge Grant. This ensured that all students at our school were included in the discussions.”

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Class Tech Tips

JUNE 18, 2025

] Liz Garden and I had the pleasure of hosting Francesca Peck, principal of Polaris Charter Academy in Chicago, Illinois , on the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) podcast in May. Social-emotional learning in middle school Happy listening! I hope that you find this conversation as inspiring as I did.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JUNE 18, 2025

] Liz Garden and I had the pleasure of hosting Francesca Peck, principal of Polaris Charter Academy in Chicago, Illinois , on the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) podcast in May. Social-emotional learning in middle school Happy listening! I hope that you find this conversation as inspiring as I did.

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eSchool News

JUNE 3, 2025

However, as schools began to reopen and students returned to in-person learning, educators observed varying levels of academic progress. One key factor in students’ academic progress has been the ability of schools and teachers to adapt to the new challenges posed by the pandemic.

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We are Teachers

JULY 14, 2025

Looking for debate topics for middle school and junior high students? This roundup ranges from lighthearted to serious, ideal for any class.

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The Hungry Teacher Blog

MAY 28, 2025

Thats why I started using a six-day middle school research project before I dove into an entire research unit because it gave students a strong foundation for writing. This research project is also a good way to review skills or fill time at the end of the school year.

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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

JUNE 23, 2025

“ISTE+ASCD is proud to spotlight the innovative leaders, educators, and school systems who are redefining what’s possible in education,” said Richard Culatta, CEO of ISTE+ASCD. The Sierra Sands Unified School District educates over 5,200 students in 11 schools.

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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. Table of Contents 1. Incorporate project management 10.

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eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2025

Former middle school teacher and Pitsco CEO, Matt Frankenbery, shares how Pitsco is revolutionizing STEM education at ISTE 2025 in San Antonio. Interactive demonstrations, passport program prizes, and face-to-face conversations with former teachers are just part of the solutions Pitsco will have on display.

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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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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2025

The energy was electric: Three teams of students from three neighboring school systems faced off in a high-stakes competition, their colorful jerseys and team pride on full display. Esports Moves from the Sidelines to the Spotlight Esports has been exploding across schools ; thousands of schools now offer some form of competitive gaming.

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Edsurge

MAY 5, 2025

For more than a decade, McLaren and colleagues have brought games like this to Pittsburgh area schools to test their technology and learning theories. McLaren was preparing to replicate the study in schools in the fall with a different math game. It tried to address an existing blindspot in math teacher education.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 13, 2025

Nothing says “the first day of school is almost here” quite like decking the walls and halls of your classroom! Creative and inspiring back-to-school bulletin boards are one of the most effective ways to set the tone for a positive and engaging learning environment. It’s time to say “welcome back” with style.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 23, 2025

Some are edited and/or written by members of the Ask a Tech Teacher crew. Others, by tech teachers who work with the same publisher I do. You can purchase just the teacher manuals or student workbooks to serve a 1:1 environment, Google Classroom, and hybrid teaching situations. I take time every summer to review them with you.

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Teach Hub

APRIL 23, 2025

Its been one of the most disliked school subjects for decades. As a teacher, that makes engaging students in math a real challenge. Here are creative strategies tailored for young students, middle schoolers, and high schoolers to make math more engaging and meaningful. Lets be honest, math doesnt have the best reputation.

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2025

According to a 2024 study from the Community College Research Center at Columbia Universitys Teacher College, dual enrollment increased by 46 percent from 2015 to 2021, and another 18 percent from 2021 to 2023. Some areas may not have enough qualified teachers to offer them. Mindset and messaging can also limit access, Fink says.

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Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2025

With a dipping economy, a fight about school voucher options and confusion about what the “Montessori” term even means, is Montessori still the “it” trend in the preschool world? The questions arise as one prominent chain of Montessori-inspired schools shrinks rapidly. Every school dips when the economy isn’t doing well,” she says.

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eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2025

Former middle school teacher and Pitsco CEO Matt Frankenbery shares how Pitsco is revolutionizing STEM education at ISTE 2025 in San Antonio. Interactive demonstrations, passport program prizes, and face-to-face conversations with former teachers are just part of the solutions Pitsco will have on display.

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Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2025

Schools increasingly find themselves on the front lines of managing the ripple effects of students’ online lives — from digital distractions that interfere with learning to online bullying and harmful content — leaving educators to address these challenges without the tools or authority to intervene effectively.

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Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2025

The Creativity Challenge in Computer Science Education Creativity often declines as students progress through school. Developed by Urban Arts in collaboration with Minecraft Education , the program offers middle school teachers professional development, ongoing coaching and a 72-session curriculum built around game-based instruction.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 14, 2025

Some are edited and/or written by members of the Ask a Tech Teacher crew. Others, by tech teachers who work with the same publisher I do. She is an adjunct professor in tech ed, Master Teacher, freelance journalist on tech ed topics, and author of the tech thrillers, To Hunt a Sub and Twenty-four Days.

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Edsurge

MAY 21, 2025

Districts arent just experimenting with a few technology or agriculture pathways anymore; theyre building entire CTE-focused programs and schools, designing curricula aligned to workforce trends and giving students more ways than ever to find purpose and opportunity after graduation. Schools are no longer relying on a single source.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JUNE 21, 2025

] Liz Garden and I had the pleasure of hosting Tim Boyle, principal of Science Leadership Academy Middle School (SLAMS) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) podcast in June. I had the opportunity to visit SLAMS a couple of years ago.

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Class Tech Tips

JUNE 21, 2025

] Liz Garden and I had the pleasure of hosting Tim Boyle, principal of Science Leadership Academy Middle School (SLAMS) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) podcast in June. I had the opportunity to visit SLAMS a couple of years ago.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JUNE 20, 2025

Liz Garden and I had the pleasure of hosting Amie McElroy, elementary school director at STEM School in Highlands Ranch, Colorado on the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) podcast in May. Linda-Darling Hammond, Learning Policy Institute) Fighting for equity (Mark Gooden, Teachers College)

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Class Tech Tips

JUNE 20, 2025

Liz Garden and I had the pleasure of hosting Amie McElroy, elementary school director at STEM School in Highlands Ranch, Colorado on the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) podcast in May. Linda-Darling Hammond, Learning Policy Institute) Fighting for equity (Mark Gooden, Teachers College)

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 14, 2025

What middle school class has been your favorite so far? What advice would you give a first-year teacher about kids your age? You’re walking through school and take an unexpected turn. Is it okay for teenagers to leave school early if they have a job? Does AI count as a school tutor? Why or why not?

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GovTech

JULY 8, 2025

A middle-school teacher in Riverside County, Calif., had students generate keywords from a section of a book, use them to prompt an AI image generator, then work in groups to see what the image was missing.

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k12

JULY 18, 2025

Online school students use computer skills to access classes, communicate with teachers, conduct research, review materials, and turn in assignments. In many public schools, keyboard and computer navigational skills have been a standard part of the curriculum since the 90s. Your child’s school will likely stick to one platform.

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