eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2022

students struggled with anxiety, depression, trauma, or attention issues that made it difficult to focus, stay motivated, and learn. This is an urgent need that schools can no longer ignore. Early intervention is critical, or else these students can spiral quickly into avoidance and loss of motivation. This is not new.

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eSchool News

MAY 2, 2025

If we pair students strengths and aptitudes with in-demand careers through personalized learning, we are ensuring the success of our students and tomorrows workforce, thus realigning motivation and fulfilling the individuals Hierarchy of Needs.

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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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eSchool News

MAY 19, 2025

While communication challenges can arise for physical education teachers, technology like mobile instructional audio systems can increase communication, boosting motivation, performance, and overall classroom connection for all students. It also supports in class management and delivering clearer instruction.

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eSchool News

MAY 26, 2025

Consistent support, combined with motivating strategies and evidence-based reading instruction, helps students develop both competence and confidence. Elementary School Journal, 118(4), 579599. Handbook of effective inclusive schools: Research and practice. Francis (Eds.), Handbook of Reading Interventions (2nd ed.). Connor, C.

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eSchool News

JUNE 29, 2022

With time-saving technology strategies, school librarians can find ways to connect with their school’s teachers and students on a deeper level, forming relationships and helping with research and skill development. During an ISTELive session , Kristina A. Choice Boards “Student voice, student choice,” Holzweiss said.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

First, I do not think grades are an effective long-term strategy for motivating most students. In his book Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us , Daniel Pink points out that extrinsic rewards–points, grades, or the promise of a class party for good behavior–are not effective ways to motivate people over time.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Plus, when they make mistakes, they’re motivated to try new approaches to test theories. If available in a school makerspace, 3D printers are great for engaging students because they allow students to design, create, and engineer solutions, turning digital designs into physical objects they can see and touch.

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eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2024

AISF does not have a certified high school but does have 11 high school-aged students who have no other options for an international education in town. AISF does not have a certified high school but does have 11 high school-aged students who have no other options for an international education in town.

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eSchool News

JULY 7, 2022

By gaining a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of the end-to-end K-12 teacher experience, school leaders can take steps to better support teachers. ” In terms of engagement, only 65 percent of K-12 teachers agree that their school motivates them to do more than is normally required to do their work.

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Edsurge

MAY 12, 2025

Its a question that high school and middle school math teachers have heard many times. Solving this motivation problem is tricky. 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.

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Edsurge

MAY 21, 2025

One apparently contradictory finding of the study, which surveyed nearly 2,000 K-12 public school teachers in fall 2024, was that a majority of teachers report feeling satisfied with their workplace and yet also burned out. times more likely than their peers to be actively seeking a new job, the report posits.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The survey of more than 1,100 educators from across North America highlights back-to-school excitement, challenges, student engagement, and technology usage. As educators welcome students back to their classrooms for the 2023-2024 school year, they are continuing to embrace education technology. We’re at a turning point.

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eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2024

Here are five strategies that school leaders can implement to accomplish this goal. Celebrate achievements: Reflecting on the successes of the school year is crucial for boosting morale and motivation among students and staff. Provide support for staff : Behind every successful school is a dedicated team of educators.

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Teacher Toms Blog

MAY 28, 2025

"Generation Alpha" is what we're calling children born since 2010, which covers everyone from 0-25, the group that is currently being "schooled." They really never have when it comes to the core mission of standard schools. This talk of children's needs is just school-ish lip service. I blame the schools.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 1, 2020

Students rarely recognize how much progress they are making over the course of a semester or school year. Their school days tend to be a blur of information, assignments, and activities. However, if students do not appreciate their growth over time, it may be harder to understand the value of the work they are doing or stay motivated.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2023

What barriers make designing for deeper learning in schools challenging? Identifying Challenges and Prototyping Solutions Prior to our meeting in Dubai, each school group selected a challenge related to achieving deeper learning that they wanted to address. Have you encountered similar challenges in your own classroom or school?

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 9, 2021

However, to truly understand teacher engagement we must understand the dimensions of this motivational construct. Teacher engagement is a multidimensional motivational construct that reflects a teachers’ choice to dedicate energy resources to their work. What is teacher engagement?

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 8, 2021

Teachers are frustrated by what they perceive as a lack of focus, engagement, and motivation. Teachers frustrated by a perceived lack of focus, engagement, or motivation should develop routines and resources designed to help students develop these critical self-regulation skills. ” I hear statements like this every week.

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eSchool News

MARCH 13, 2023

Gone are the days when a school librarian’s job was defined by shushing, rocking, and reading. While reading out loud and building a love of literacy is still a foundational part of their job in a school, school librarians wear many, many hats and touch many lives in the course of a day’s work.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 3, 2021

For too long, schools were designed for those students who were the mythical average learners at the expense of students who had unique needs and challenged teachers to the limits of their commitments, insights, and skills. To meet the needs of diverse learners in flexible landscapes, educators need more than a single framework.

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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. She currently serves as the principal of Austin Steward Elementary School #46 in Rochester, New York. Lets examine a few examples from the research. link] Mekarina, M., & Ningsih, Y.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 15, 2025

In education circles, we are often told to run our schools and our districts with a business mindset. Likewise, great leaders know what makes their colleagues and teams tick and how to motivate and spark them. Do others take our C, R, and I with a pinch of salt as they dont see us as having their back, but rather our own back?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2025

NORTH WILKESBORO and ASHEVILLE, North Carolina In support of North Carolina schools in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Just Right Reader recently donated 315,000 books to support students in grades K-2 throughout northwest and western North Carolina.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 9, 2020

He is the architect behind the educator movement “ Teach Hustle Inspire ,” and he wrote the bestselling book MC Means Move the Class: How to Spark Engagement and Motivation in Urban and Culturally Diverse Classrooms. In this episode, Dr. Woodly speaks specifically about working with culturally diverse schools and schools in urban areas.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Our schools must not only impart knowledge to our students but also equip them with the creativity, empathy, and curiosity required to walk into an unpredictable, yet promising, future with unwavering confidence. By fostering a positive school culture, we create an environment where students and staff feel valued and motivated.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

Key points: What priorities will be a focal point in the new school year? Vrain Valley School District, we will continue to provide our teachers with ample opportunities to collaborate, discuss, and share resources and strategies to enhance their understanding of AI and the potential benefits of AI tools. . This year at St.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 12, 2023

1 Hard to Motivate After a Long Day at School After spending six to seven hours in a structured, often high-pressure academic environment, students face the additional burden of homework. As a result, writing assignments often fail to meet the psychological needs of autonomy, competence, and relatedness required for motivation.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 31, 2020

It does not need to go to school to learn. Is something happening at home that is making it hard for them to focus on school? The hardest part of being a parent during the pandemic is seeing my own children become disillusioned with school because the social component feels absent. 1 Relationships need to be our #1 priority. .

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Recent national test scores found that our country’s eighth graders are still a full school year behind pre-COVID levels in their reading and math achievements. This is tough news to swallow, but I’m choosing to view this as motivation. At Adelante Schools, one of the key ways we’re pursuing that goal is by going all in on literacy.

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eSchool News

MAY 13, 2025

This leads to increased engagement and motivation. DEI initiatives also contribute to improved academic outcomes by fostering a sense of belongingness amongst students. When students see themselves reflected in their educators and curricula, they are more likely to feel valued and supported.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 7, 2024

3 online resources to encourage student career planning For more on career readiness, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub In today’s competitive workforce, having a high school diploma can drastically improve your income and quality of life. In fact, the U.S. Unfortunately, life sometimes gets in the way.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 6, 2025

In a TEDx talk titled The Super Mario Effect–Tricking Your Brain into Learning More , Mark Rober highlighted how video games like Super Mario can motivate people to achieve their goals by viewing failures as learning opportunities. Theyre encouraged to embrace mistakes, stay motivated, and deepen their understanding of the material.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

And that makes sense–as systemic as some issues facing our education system are, every school, class, and student is unique. Students can see and experience the relevance of what they are learning, which can have a profound impact on their motivation and comprehension. There’s an entire school of thought on this.

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eSchool News

APRIL 22, 2025

A nonprofit organization for career and technical education (CTE), SkillsUSA serves more than 413,000 middle school, high school, and college students and instructors nationwide. They connect students with practicing industry professionals and help them gain hands-on experience that empowers them to excel in their chosen field.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Agency is a key element in personalizing education, and research has found that students who have agency in their learning are happier in school and more likely to achieve success. The benefits of student agency Students are more engaged and motivated. Offering a wide range of courses might be hard for many schools to do alone.

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eSchool News

MAY 1, 2024

K-12 educators are consistently more likely than higher education instructors to say their school lacks adequate funding for technology. Seventy-two percent believe that their school needs to provide more guidance on the use of emerging technology.

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