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

JUNE 18, 2025

Leigh Arnold, an educational technology specialist from the School District of Palm Beach County, noted that “students enjoyed the opportunity to participate in something they love, while educators were thrilled to see them demonstrate their knowledge through creative builds and presentations.” What stood out most?

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Teach Hub

APRIL 23, 2025

Use Math Apps to Spark Engagement Technology can be a game-changer for keeping young students engaged in math. Use budgeting activities to teach percentageshave students plan a trip with a set budget. Use Online Math Practice Tools Middle schoolers love technology, so take advantage of engaging math websites.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

Aside from promoting positive interdependence and individual accountability, students participate equally through simultaneous interactions. The intention is to incorporate short, structured routines that foster community, address social-emotional needs, and transition students to the day’s lesson.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

Aside from promoting positive interdependence and individual accountability, students participate equally through simultaneous interactions. The intention is to incorporate short, structured routines that foster community, address social-emotional needs, and transition students to the day’s lesson.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 18, 2025

Veterans Day Craft in English and Spanish Manualidad del Día de los Veteranos By Bilingual Scrapbook Grades: K-2nd Available in both English and Spanish, this resource allows students to create a pants-and-boots craft, explore pages about the different branches of the military, or participate in writing prompts.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Research indicates that active participation leads to higher retention rates, which can be upwards of 60% for students engaged in interactive learning. Data shows that classrooms emphasizing inquiry-based learning see a notable increase in student engagement and retention.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 24, 2025

This article will share practical tips to help faculty support their wellbeing and improve student engagement in the online environment, especially at the stressful end of a semester. A focus on engagement is a beloved concept that educators have embraced for decades. Learning does not occur in isolation. References Bailey, E.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 8, 2025

Redesigning Lessons for Deeper Learning and Student Engagement As much as we’re worried about ‘learning loss,’ our students aren’t going to learn if they’re not first engaged. Let’s create reasons for students to come to school and opportunities to do things that are interesting! Register soon!

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 24, 2025

This article will share practical tips to help faculty support their wellbeing and improve student engagement in the online environment, especially at the stressful end of a semester. A focus on engagement is a beloved concept that educators have embraced for decades. Learning does not occur in isolation. References Bailey, E.

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Teach Hub

JUNE 12, 2025

These roles help break down the process and keep students engaged every step of the way. Summarizing Students start by condensing what they’ve read into a few key points. This step pushes students to distinguish between main ideas and supporting details , which is a skill many readers struggle with.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 27, 2025

Ask the students what they want An integral part of community building is having students meet as a group, whether in person or online. To increase the likelihood of student participation, we first invited their input on what types of events they want to attend, and when.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 16, 2025

Shift to a student-centered classroom 8. Reward the journey, not the result How to Identify Reluctant Learners What Does Student Engagement Look Like? Create an engaging learning environment for all abilities 1. Begin with a fresh start No student wants to enter your classroom with their reputation already on your mind.

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Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 12, 2025

Before the visit, teach your students to ask meaningful questions. Engage with Public Leaders Connecting students with public leaders can help students learn what goes into shaping a local community. When students engage with public leaders, they witness democracy in action. Prep your students.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

At AEF Schools, these students arent overlookedtheyre understood. AEF takes a different approach to education, one that meets students where they are and gives them the tools to succeed. Through structured exercises, students improve their ability to plan, organize, regulate emotions, and tackle challenges with confidence.

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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. Maybe you’ve thought about trying a new classroom management strategy, exploring new methods for student engagement, or digging into the latest trends in education.

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k12

JULY 10, 2025

There are proven tools, techniques, and activities that can enhance the engagement and effectiveness of online learning for students. Why Online Student Engagement Matters Online learning offers a host of unique opportunities that empower students to learn in ways that work best for them.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 6, 2025

On college campuses, this trend can be palpable as well, with students, faculty, and staff feeling more inclined to get involved in civic affairs in some way. Yet it can be difficult to know how to do so, especially on campuses where there is not already a robust civic participation infrastructure. September 23, 2020. 

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Teach Hub

JUNE 18, 2025

But when you find the right PD as an educator , and actually use it the right way, it can be a total game-changer for your teaching practice. Be Present and Participate When it comes to online professional development programs, it’s easy to treat them like background noise while you get your chores done or grade papers.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 21, 2025

That’s what makes ELA so engaging — and with the right tools and resources, you’ll inspire every student in class! Use these easy and effective ELA activities for middle school to keep students engaged and teach them valuable skills. Balance routine and new activities. Assess regularly.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 6, 2025

On college campuses, this trend can be palpable as well, with students, faculty, and staff feeling more inclined to get involved in civic affairs in some way. Yet it can be difficult to know how to do so, especially on campuses where there is not already a robust civic participation infrastructure. September 23, 2020. 

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k12 Digest

MAY 21, 2025

School leaders can support this safety by co-creating group agreements that promote active listening, confidentiality, and respectful participation. When educators connect these societal patterns to classroom dynamics, they begin to view equity not as a trend, but as a necessary lens for teaching and leadership.

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k12 Digest

MAY 21, 2025

School leaders can support this safety by co-creating group agreements that promote active listening, confidentiality, and respectful participation. When educators connect these societal patterns to classroom dynamics, they begin to view equity not as a trend, but as a necessary lens for teaching and leadership.

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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? Martin: As a middle school principal, I see firsthand how social media and digital engagement impact our students, both positively and negatively.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 4, 2020

Students may feel self-conscious about jumping into a conversation online for a variety of reasons. Below are seven suggestions to help teachers maximize student engagement in synchronous online discussions. . Provide students with an agenda and a list of discussion questions ahead of time.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 1, 2020

As teachers embrace their new roles as designers, instructors, and facilitators of online learning, many are grappling the details associated with teaching remotely. Below are five lessons I learned as an online professor that helped me to adapt to and navigate the challenge of teaching online. #1

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on innovative ways to engage students, digital resources, and online and hybrid learning strategies related to post-pandemic teaching. This year’s 9th most-read story focuses on instructional strategies for better student engagement.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

As classroom teachers, one of the many challenges we face is student engagement. With the changing landscape of education, how do we keep students focused and provide them with a foundation to learn our varied subject areas? What is student engagement? Before we begin, let’s define student engagement.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

While many have faced obstacles in integrating distance learning—any abrupt change operates on a learning curve—it’s also become clear that technology-based learning is essential to education to allow students to learn from wherever they are and prepare them for the future. Allow learning to happen anywhere.

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eSchool News

JUNE 8, 2023

From secondary schools to master’s degrees, educators often adopt a unidirectional approach, where information flows solely from teacher to student. However, it is imperative for students to actively become part of the teaching process, and teachers must cultivate an environment conducive to peer-to-peer learning.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 13, 2024

First, our students are engaging with media all of the time, and it is important for them to develop the skills needed to understand the information presented in different formats. Second, teaching students how to engage with media in a meaningful way can free teachers from the front of the room.

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eSchool News

APRIL 18, 2022

But not all students do this, or at least, do it well. So how can teachers and principals up their game to keep students engaged and make sure each child stays focused and ready to learn? Speaking of engagement, set the expectation right away that all students must participate in some way.

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eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2024

However, studies suggest that a significant percentage of students feel disengaged in their learning, posing a challenge for educators. However, studies suggest that a significant percentage of students feel disengaged in their learning, posing a challenge for educators. in teaching.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 9, 2021

We talk a lot about student engagement in education. Most educators got into this profession for the students, and, as a result, we want their experience to be as engaging and positive as possible. There is far less written about teacher engagement, even though teacher engagement and student engagement are reciprocal.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

While many have faced obstacles in integrating distance learning—any abrupt change operates on a learning curve—it’s also become clear that technology-based learning is essential to education to allow students to learn from wherever they are and prepare them for the future. Allow learning to happen anywhere.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

In today’s educational landscape, the emphasis on inclusion and creating the least restrictive environments for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) has significantly reshaped classroom dynamics. Students are grouped based on their skill or ability levels and rotate through all the stations.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

The conversation covered many topics including the importance of personalized learning, community involvement, and innovative teaching methods. Carlanda Miller, also known as The Magical Teacher, shared her approach to motivating students and creating a joyful learning environment. Carvalho, Carlanda Miller, and Dr. Jenny Nash.

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