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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Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 248

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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Art Math STEM Participation 152

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

DE Original Series Boosting Literacy Skills With The Writer’s Block, middle school students build grammar, literary analysis, and communication skills with relatable hosts and captivating storytelling.

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Laboratory Social Studies Education Middle School 193

Teach Hub

APRIL 25, 2025

You can also weave in Howard Gardners theory of multiple intelligences to figure out how your students best express themselves; some shine when they write, others when they build, act, or code. This helps foster skills that go way beyond the project itselfskills like communication, empathy, and teamwork.

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Students Communication Intelligence Motivation 94

Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 19, 2025

I’m picturing a lot of family time, slower mornings, and leisure reading in my future, but I also like to spend some time brushing up on my teaching skills each summer. Each of these titles will help you seek fresh inspiration and sharpen your skills in classroom management, student engagement, or a subject area you want to improve.

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Reading Skills Teachers Classroom Management 59

Faculty Focus

JUNE 5, 2025

This is the moment when a language instructor must pivot, shifting the classroom dynamic to reignite curiosity and motivation. Create Your Own Verse   Each group writes a new verse that matches the song’s style and rhythm. They may ask ChatGPT for assistance: “Help us write a new verse for this song in the same style.”

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Language Languages Instructors Culture 96

Faculty Focus

JUNE 1, 2025

In my more recent students evaluations, students say they are less stressed, they are more motivated, and they understand assignment expectations at the beginning of the semester. In evaluations, students say they are less stressed, they are more motivated, and they understand assignment expectations better.

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Grades Evaluation Assignments Instructors 74

Faculty Focus

JUNE 24, 2025

They must talk about what they are learning, write about it, relate it to past experiences, and apply it to their daily lives” (p. Simple Course Design Supports Student Success Darby (2019) writes about how students can easily become overwhelmed by online classes and may struggle using the institution’s portal or LMS. Dr. Jennifer P.

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eLearning Students Assignments Feedback 69

Faculty Focus

JUNE 24, 2025

They must talk about what they are learning, write about it, relate it to past experiences, and apply it to their daily lives” (p. Simple Course Design Supports Student Success Darby (2019) writes about how students can easily become overwhelmed by online classes and may struggle using the institution’s portal or LMS. Dr. Jennifer P.

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eLearning Students Assignments Feedback 67

Faculty Focus

MAY 20, 2025

Course Context I teach a required, writing-intensive course for students in their junior year of their undergraduate studies. In addition to a heavy writing component, there is also a heavy reading component. A qualitative investigation of students’ complex motivations for verbalclassroom participation. Stalnaker, J.,

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Instructors Assignments Participation Students 92

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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Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 144

Faculty Focus

JUNE 5, 2025

This is the moment when a language instructor must pivot, shifting the classroom dynamic to reignite curiosity and motivation. Create Your Own Verse   Each group writes a new verse that matches the song’s style and rhythm. They may ask ChatGPT for assistance: “Help us write a new verse for this song in the same style.”

Language 65

Language Languages Instructors Culture 65

Edsurge

MAY 30, 2025

There's a lot of catch up happening, so they're working on building all those [student] academic skills and the social-emotional pieces, and it's just a lot to come back from after the pandemic. Strunk was intrigued by the researchs companion report on Gen Zers, particularly the finding on what students said made school interesting.

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Teachers Intelligence Motivation Writing 134

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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Writing Questions Discussions Activities 52

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. Keep writing prompts on hand 6. Keep writing prompts on hand Some 8th graders claim they don’t like writing, but we all know those 8th graders just haven’t found the right prompt yet!

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Grades Teaching Teachers Teaching Philosophy 52

Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 11, 2025

The official corrected the mistake by writing down the time Ruiz had told him. The Motive It is unknown whether Ruiz intended to cheat in New York or if the opportunity merely presented itself and she took it. Training for a marathon or developing skills and understandings in an academic course requires adherence to a months-long plan.

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Academic Integrity Learning Feedback Assignments 92

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. Stories of Our Summer : Create printouts of little books and have each student write a story about a favorite summer activity or a favorite book they read.

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Schools Counselling Math Motivation 98

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. I still had my kids use binders/folders/notebooks so they were developing good organization skills. Here is my favorite daily journal, which combines thoughtful prompts with academic skills!

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Teachers Math Social Studies Language 52

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.

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Online Learning Quizzes Learning Motivation 52

Cal Matters

JUNE 25, 2025

And they entered college with gaps in study skills and anxiety about social interactions. 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. They struggled to pass classes and navigate college applications.

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Math English Lecturing High School 88

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. What makes someone admirable?

High School 52

High School High School Writing Essay 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 25, 2025

The University of Maryland reports that music boosts social, emotional, cognitive, and motor skills. Turn students into rhythm detectives This fun and sneaky rhythm game sharpens auditory skills, focus, and observation. This quick, engaging activity boosts body awareness, motor skills, timing, and teamwork.

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Activities Elementary School Elementary School Students 52

Teach Hub

JUNE 18, 2025

When it’s done well, it can help grow your skills, inspire new ideas, and even make your day-to-day in the classroom a little smoother. Write down your goals and refer back to them often. When you see something is working well in your classroom, it will motivate you to keep learning and trying new things.

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Participation Learning Styles Motivation Classroom Management 52

Faculty Focus

JUNE 12, 2025

Because of her, I continue to approach writing and research with purpose and pride. are just as important as clinical skills. Joy and Motivation One of my greatest sources of daily encouragement is my son. His love, his kind words, and his constant support fuel my motivation and joy.

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Beliefs Education Motivation Failure 106

Faculty Focus

JUNE 12, 2025

Because of her, I continue to approach writing and research with purpose and pride. are just as important as clinical skills. Joy and Motivation One of my greatest sources of daily encouragement is my son. His love, his kind words, and his constant support fuel my motivation and joy.

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Beliefs Education Motivation Failure 98

Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2025

Dr. Kevin Martin Principal, Parkway Northeast Middle School, Missouri What motivated you to participate in a pilot program focused on improving online safety? Back in the day, you could write a note and throw it away for it never to be seen again.

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Middle School Middle School Schools Students 86

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 27, 2025

Create a Word Wall: Have students write down words and quotes that feel relevant to the goals they listed. This is a great activity for either the beginning or end of the semester, and it works well for building students’ social-emotional skills. Students can save the boards to their computers and update them throughout the year.

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Learning Disabilities Disabilities Students Art 52

k12

JUNE 24, 2025

I also enjoy writing very much. While I don’t write my own stories frequently, I love drafting new ideas for written pieces. She was also my animation teacher, and she was always very excited to see my submitted work come through, which motivated me a lot since animation is my career focus. My favorite genre is fantasy.

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Schools Grades Students Online Learning 52

k12

JUNE 16, 2025

The study looked at when these entrepreneurs reached key income milestones, what motivated them, and how their school environment supported the development of skills like independence and creativity. The most common way these entrepreneurs earned their first $10K was through freelance services like design, writing, or coding (30%).

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Schools Motivation High School High School 52

Teacher Toms Blog

JUNE 27, 2025

The basic idea is that mammals enjoy a relatively long juvenile period because they need that time to play, which is necessary to develop the skills and habits necessary for survival. The motivation to keep the game going, as Peter Gray points out in his book Free to Learn , is a powerful motivator in many of these social bonding games.

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Motivation History Science Skills 107

eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2023

Learning a new language is challenging, requiring a student to master four basic skills–listening, reading, speaking, and writing–from scratch. Speaking and writing are about producing the language, requiring a different mental muscle from learners. Above-average writing skills are a must here to succeed.

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Writing Skills Essay Language 287

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In our newest book, Shift Writing into the Classroom with UDL and Blended Learning , Dr. Katie Novak and I guide teachers in creating the time and space to support all parts of the writing process in the classroom. If there is only one pathway provided, students may question their ability to complete a writing task successfully.

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Assignments Writing Feedback Motivation 458

eSchool News

JUNE 28, 2024

It takes only seconds to plug a writing prompt into a generative AI tool and receive a completed assignment. Instead of forbidding generative AI tools, it’s critical that teachers show students how and when it’s appropriate to use AI in student writing.

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Writing Essay Plagiarism Assignments 328

eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2023

The student understands the underlying motives driving the character’s behavior here. Was early exposure to texting crimping our students’ ability to write correctly? To engage in the critical thinking process that underpins the ability to write? But there are some problems with this response. Our joking masked a real concern.

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Writing Students Communication Critical Thinking 278

Edsurge

MAY 21, 2020

What makes this especially challenging is that the traditional ways schools have motivated students are no longer available. They have also eliminated grades as a motivating factor to do well in school. If students aren’t rewarded with an A for their five paragraph essay, why write it? They are disconnecting and disengaging.

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Motivation Grades Students Essay 218

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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Writing Gamification Motivation Evaluation 257

eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2024

I spent countless hours guiding them through the writing process, giving feedback, and encouraging them to think critically. AI-powered tools have entered the educational landscape, and theyve changed the way I teach writing–particularly persuasive writing.

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