Catlin Tucker

APRIL 10, 2023

Spend less time preparing for tests! By taking a more student-centered approach to review, teachers can help students become more active participants in the learning process, leading to higher levels of engagement and improved academic outcomes. Generating high-quality review materials and engaging review games takes time.

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eSchool News

JULY 15, 2022

Study after study has shown that effective library programs can increase student literacy and test scores and create more equitable student outcomes. Literacy can make or break their school performance and enhance their career and civic participation.

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eSchool News

MAY 1, 2025

The law passed in 2024 alongside a spate of bills aimed at boosting the states labor participation rate, which at 58% as of January remained below the national rate of 63%. Students who opt for the workforce diploma will not have their ACT test scores included in their schools public reports.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Either way, these online gatherings have to be planned and prepared for in advance in order to achieve the highest level of productivity, participation, and collaboration. Test your connections in advance. Use the web tool speedtest.net to test, and then communicate potential issues to district IT staff.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 2, 2018

Last week, I had the opportunity to test drive it in three separate workshops. As participants at my workshop entered the chatroom, I realized there was a cap on the free version. Since I regularly have classes over 30 and most of my workshops have close to 50 participants, I will need to purchase the paid for version.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 18, 2022

During the 2021-22 school year, students who participated in recommended dosages of tutoring with FEV Tutor , a comprehensive, research-based, virtual tutoring solution for K-12 schools, achieved higher growth relative to non-participants in English language arts (ELA) and math on the NWEA MAP Growth, Renaissance STAR 360, and i-Ready assessments.

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eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2021

Our district went through an extensive process of brainstorming and researching the best approach for renovations, including district leaders attending conferences, testing out several products with their teachers, and discussing feedback and ideas with each other. It became clear the next step was to modernize the furniture and classrooms.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

Examine course syllabi to make sure policies (late work, absence, participation grades, etc.) Consider changing assessments from high-stakes timed tests to projects, homework, open-note/open-book take-home tests. Discuss the need to broaden participation and opportunities for people with disabilities in your department/college.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

For example, before a math test, I create a Quizizz game with problems covering the key concepts. “The competitive environment provided by Quizizz fosters a sense of motivation and engagement that is linked to better performance and higher test scores” (Zhang & Crawford, 2023, p.

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eSchool News

APRIL 8, 2025

percent of participants identified hands-on lab work as the key factor inspiring them to pursue STEM degrees and careers. In Volusia County, Florida, Volusia County School students navigate wetlands, test water quality, and track environmental shifts using Vernier technology. In one study , 92.6

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

What new technology is out there and being tested in the classroom? As a result, we’re seeing a variety of new technology being tested and used in the classroom to support different learning styles. To be successful, active learning depends heavily on the student’s participation.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

That vision became AEF Schools , a place designed for students who needed something differenta structured, supportive environment where learning goes beyond textbooks and tests. The Preparatory Programs support students who thrive in a structured setting without the added stress of homework or standardized testing.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

It is evident that schools must confront three obstacles contributing to low student motivation and engagement: Overemphasis on extrinsic motivation : “Two decades of standardized testing have shaped a generation of students who excel at test-taking but struggle with student-led learning, critical thinking, and adaptability.”

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2023

But beyond that, what did the tests prove? One participant even used the words “tar and feather” when talking about the people who came up with this assessment system—in jest, of course. Results had dropped in both reading and math in nearly every state in the nation. Not much, according to the many superintendents I’ve spoken with.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

For six weeks, students learn the skills to code, develop virtual software, and find ways to put their new knowledge to the test. “We According to the New Jersey Department of Education, approximately 77,000 high school students in the state participate in career and technical education pathways.

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eSchool News

JULY 16, 2024

Test-optional and test-blind admissions in recent years could mean a radical expansion of access to selective colleges. The patchwork of admission test policies in college admissions underscores a larger challenge—and opportunity—for both K-12 and higher education.

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eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2022

“The great education beta test brought on by the pandemic has resulted in discoveries and innovations across education — from distance learning and closing the digital divide, to addressing the need for diversity, equity, and inclusion in schools, and so much more,” Hogan said.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

I see an opportunity to encourage students to do the heavy cognitive lift of designing fun and engaging test preparation materials that teachers can use to help their classes review vocabulary, content, and skills. Student-created Kahoot! Teachers who love Kahoot! can encourage their students to design Kahoot!

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Hyper-focused on standardized testing. Because of the way the education system is structured, a lot of curriculum is centered around standardized testing—passing AP exams, getting into colleges, etc. While these tests are important, they limit the ability to put the scientific method in action. This was the case for myself.

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eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2022

The traditional sequence of teaching using lectures, discussion, projects, and testing was upended during the pandemic as teachers adapted to digital classrooms and students took on more responsibility for their learning. The flipped classroom replaces this static model by engaging students in active, dynamic learning.

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eSchool News

JUNE 22, 2022

Over the duration of this 10-week math challenge, SpringBoard saw participation from over 400,000 students from 20,000+ classes! SplashLearn would like to congratulate each and every school, teacher, and student who participated in the competition. All the participating students will also receive a ‘Certificate of Participation’.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 22, 2022

It’s common for students to feel a little anxious before a test or presentation. Related : 5 ways to help special education students manage testing anxiety Effective ways to help students reduce stress and anxiety. Low participation in class or complete withdrawal can be a sign of student anxiety. Anxiety is not necessarily bad.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

A researcher tested a new weight loss supplement. That’s the hypothesis that Motz and other psychology researchers from Indiana University tested in a study whose findings they believe point to a promising method for strengthening critical-thinking muscles. She concluded that the supplement promotes weight loss. lack of control.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 31, 2024

The International Computer and Information Literacy Study (ICILS) measures eighth-graders ability to use computers to investigate, create, participate, and communicate at home, at school, in their future workplace, and in their communities. This was the second time the United States participated in ICILS.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Lubbock, TX – Putnam County Schools in Tennessee is recognized by iCEV, a leading producer of Career & Technical Education (CTE) curriculum, industry certification testing, and data management, for having the 100,000 th certification earner on the iCEV Testing Platform. For more information, visit www.icevonline.com.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 11, 2024

.” For about the past year, school districts as well as individual teachers have been implementing the CompTIA Spark curriculum in middle grade classrooms and providing feedback that allowed for a testing and development period prior to the full-scale launch.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Despite assumptions, however, standardized test scores in rural areas often kept pace or outpaced those in more populated areas. All told, the data from these states represented approximately 15 million students who participated in state assessment programs. State and district-level learning loss data is critical.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Educators, fatigued by tech challenges, student disengagement, reduced virtual attendance, and lower test scores, are worried. Education leaders have noticed a drop in sign-ins, and the reasons behind this lack in participation remain unclear. Because of this, the virtual learning experience has lasted.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 8, 2025

The five-year study, Improving Student Achievement Across State Borders and State Standards, concluded that the print, digital and hands-on program, coupled with high-quality professional learning, raises students standardized test scores. Students in grades 3 through 5 were part of the study from rural and diverse North and South Carolina.

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eSchool News

JUNE 12, 2024

Leveraging advanced AI algorithms, it analyzes video footage of test-takers to detect cheating and suspicious behavior. For more information about Proctormatic and EDINT’s participation in ISTELive 24, please visit EDINT’s website or follow their social media channels.

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

In fact, one such study demonstrated that students who were taught in classroom environments which employed strategies aligned to research such as productive struggle, discourse, movement and problem solving scored significantly higher on post-tests recalling and applying previous learning than the control group.

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eSchool News

MARCH 26, 2024

Also, key to a solid communication plan is ensuring the active involvement and participation of teachers and staff. Consistent testing, battery replacements, and software updates are fundamental to ensure that your systems remain effective over time. What do they need to feel prepared and equipped to respond?

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eSchool News

JUNE 16, 2023

The pandemic forced the greatest beta test in education history—billions of students pushed home and online. The finals will take place Wednesday, October 4, and are open to EDTECH WEEK 2023 participants with free live streaming also available ( registration required ).

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eSchool News

MARCH 15, 2024

Study after study has shown that effective library programs can increase student literacy and test scores and create more equitable student outcomes. Literacy can make or break their school performance and enhance their career and civic participation.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Montana OPI will offer Discovery Education’s DreamBox solutions to the 53 school districts participating in the second year of the state’s Montana Alternative Student Testing (MAST) Pilot program.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Assistive listening systems retailer Oreille Bionique recommended Listen EVERYWHERE , an audio over Wi-Fi assistive listening system, and provided a demo unit for the high school to test in the theater. Listen EVERYWHERE streams live or recorded venue audio over wireless networks to smartphones.

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eSchool News

MAY 25, 2023

Over the course of the three-day event, these highly skilled students were tested on their knowledge of renewable energy, their design and problem-solving skills, and their wind turbines’ energy output by a team of renewable energy educators and industry professionals. Team scores were based on their performance on three tasks.

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