eSchool News

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Texthelp ®, a leading education technology company focused on helping learners of all ages and abilities improve their reading, writing, and math skills, today announced the launch of WriQ ®, a cloud-based writing assessment and achievement tool. It highlights a number of key challenges for U.S. The report analyzed U.S.

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Edsurge

MAY 21, 2025

While the research underscores the critical role teachers play in their students futures, being an educator is perhaps as difficult as it has ever been, the report authors write. This poses a risk for schools struggling to retain talented, experienced educators, as Gallup research finds that workers who report high levels of burnout are 2.6

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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

JANUARY 7, 2022

The moves came prior to the motivation. Cravings are the drives that motivate us to act. Building up a habit like the one I have done for exercise involves both intrinsic and extrinsic motivators for most people. —Looking for change Dave, my husband, was in the driveway a few days ago, about to head somewhere with our two kids.

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2023

Scrawled across a form, the advice came from a group of 12 year olds at a mindfulness retreat hosted at a school near MIT. There’s even an option to write stories together. Competing [in a game] doesn’t work as motivation for every student. The idea is to keep learners motivated in a class.

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 23, 2024

The psychology of motivation: Strategies for engaging students Motivation plays a role not only in people’s choice to get involved in their goals but also in their behavior, persistence, and, ultimately, success. What does motivation entail? Experts in psychology have comprehensively analyzed motivation.

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eSchool News

MARCH 23, 2021

Now that we are heading into spring, there is about one-fourth of the school year remaining. Many schools are opening or converting to hybrid, so in a push for a strong finish, it’s important for educators to keep students motivated during the final stretch. What are some technologies and strategies to help facilitate this ?

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Derby, Kansas – Derby North Middle School (DNMS) in Derby, Kansas, has found a unique and effective way to build culture and increase student engagement with the help of Rise Vision digital signage software and Class Intercom. ABOUT RISE VISION Rise Vision is the #1 digital signage software solution for schools.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 28, 2022

It’ll start with a plot of land and students will write the story, cast the characters, create the entire 1776 world. This is especially important with multi-player games like Minecraft (you will close the system at school, but that may not be the case in the student’s home). Again, think Legos. That’s fun.

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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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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 31, 2020

When I was in college, I started writing a holiday newsletter to include with my Christmas cards. As I began to write, I realized that 2020 for me was a year of extremes. 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?

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 10, 2021

When you articulate the “why” or value of a vision board for your students, explain that the mental practice of visualizing has been shown to positively impact motivation, confidence, and physical ability (Ranganathan, Siemionow, Liu, Sahgal & Yue , 2004 ). Creating a Vision Board. Step 1: Time to Reflect.

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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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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! Would you prefer a late start to your school day or an early release? Write a thank-you note to someone in your life. What about 3 hours?

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Edsurge

AUGUST 17, 2020

With Immersive Reader, they go back day after day, and then they get mad at you when the project is over because they want more time to add to their writing. We sat down with Felix to learn exactly how Immersive Reader helps her students and why it’s led them to demand more reading and writing time. They want you to read and rate them.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Either way, the reality is that competitiveness starts early and competition shows up in many ways in schools. As an elementary school student, I remember sitting “criss cross applesauce” among my peers during the end-of-the-quarter awards ceremonies, hoping my name would be called. Personally, I have always enjoyed competition.

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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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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

A learning disorder that can impact a child’s ability to read or interpret words, letters, and other symbols—but that doesn’t affect general intelligence—dyslexia often goes unnoticed until a student displays significant struggles with reading and/or writing. Not only are they affected academically, but students are also affected emotionally.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

When communication channels are open between parents, students, and teachers, students have increased motivation for learning, improved behavior, more regular attendance, and a more positive attitude about school. At our school, we collect health information, addresses, phone numbers, birthdays, and transportation information.

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eSchool News

MAY 9, 2019

State testing is done (or will be), the weather is getting nicer, and the school year is coming to an end. Having been a principal for 10 years, I understand this time of year can be hectic, exhausting, and stressful for teachers and school leaders. 11 ways to finish the school year strong. Classroom ideas.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 8, 2015

It gives them time to “pleasure read,” which is a welcome time out for many of my overscheduled and stressed out high school students. Write an 8-12 sentence reflection about your book. Write a 4-6 sentence explanation of how this food goes with your book. My students LOVE silent sustained reading.

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 16, 2024

It’s that time of hear when a lot of college students are writing dissertations as part of academic requirements. The Ask a Tech Teacher team has a short list: 8 Time Management Tips For Dissertation Writing Embarking on the journey of writing a dissertation is a significant academic undertaking.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Heading back to school can be an exciting yet challenging time for students, teachers, and parents alike. While many school systems are returning to full in-person learning, some students are taking advantage of virtual or hybrid learning models their school may offer. Strive for at least one personal connection each day.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 24, 2025

As technology has evolved, writing documents has also evolved. Before programs existed to streamline the IEP writing process, creating IEPs was once a daunting task of paper and pencil. Not only has the process of writing the IEP evolved, but IEPs are becoming technology-driven.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 10, 2022

Teaching has always been a demanding profession, but this school year takes the cake! Yet, the last two years have highlighted how crucial school is for students and families. I teamed up with Dr. Katie Novak to write a follow-up to our book UDL and Blended Learning.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 16, 2024

Ongoing: Regular feedback routines ensure that students receive continuous guidance, motivating students to continually improve. AI can analyze unlimited amounts of student writing or data and generate rapid responses consistently, something that would be exhausting, if not impossible, for any human. First, AI can think very quickly.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 25, 2023

Researchers say that positive teacher-student relationships tend to start declining after first grade, with the lowest drop in middle school, before evening out in high school. Instructional monitoring: Monitored student progress and adjusted their teaching strategy as needed.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

public schools in fall 2021 than there were before the pandemic began–a drop of nearly 3 percent. Given that educational funding is tied to enrollment, this development has serious implications for the availability of resources in our schools. Some were afraid to send their children back when schools reopened.

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eSchool News

JULY 16, 2024

Assignments that engage students in creative practices motivate hard-to reach students and provide an opportunity for all students to be successful. Collaborating with Google will introduce them to new settings and content while being motivated and excited about their work. Why creativity? Coding can be used in a variety of ways.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 27, 2021

Traditional approaches to providing feedback are time-consuming and often require hours of work beyond the school day. Choice is a powerful motivator. Teachers want to give students timely, focused, and actionable feedback, yet it is easy to neglect. Below are three strategies designed to make peer feedback meaningful.

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Organized Classroom

MAY 13, 2025

This series focuses on 3 big picture ideas: Writing with Visuals, Writing for Meaning, and Writing by Novelty. You can watch both videos in the playlist below – or keep scrolling for the transcript and links to some fo the resources mentioned: Teaching Writing That is Engaging for Students Transcript: “Hi everyone!

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eSchool News

MARCH 27, 2023

The first-to-market generative AI for teachers is a classroom ready platform that has yielded over 1,300 teachers and 5,000 student sign-ups – totaling an 875% overall user increase – from more than 700 schools across the country. We’ve seen students who lacked the motivation to write become passionate about the craft.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 16, 2023

This post will introduce you to some quick tips for writing a research paper along with the importance of samples. Simple Steps for Research Paper Writing and the Importance of Samples Research papers are academic writings that offer rigorous analysis, evaluation, assessment, and interpretation of a specific topic.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The lack of IT talent is a problem for all organizations, but it places an especially large burden on K-12 school systems. Obviously, creating a positive work environment characterized by trust, respect, teamwork, and open communication can help foster a sense of community and keep IT employees engaged and motivated.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

for literacy saw fourth-grade reading scores rise by 10 points – even after school closures during the pandemic – due to an emphasis on explicitly teaching foundational reading skills and professional development. These objectives should be aligned with your school, district, or state’s literacy goals and standards.

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