eSchool News

APRIL 24, 2025

As AI becomes more widespread in education, more than half of high school students (56 percent) polled think it can go a long way in reducing math anxiety, a new global survey shows. What are you using AI for in your school/classroom? How could or should the math teachers role change as a result of student AI use?

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Edsurge

MAY 12, 2025

Its a question that high school and middle school math teachers have heard many times. 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. When would I ever use this?

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Currently serving as the school leader in Vietnam, he brings over a decade of experience in school leadership, teacher training, and educational transformation. From a young age, I was captivated by a single question: “Can learning be more meaningful than memorization?” But as my classroom evolved, so did my vision.

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eSchool News

MAY 27, 2025

graduate with a high school diploma compared to 86 percent of their non-autistic peers, and that gap speaks for itself, but we have the tools to close it. Throughout my career as a behavior therapist, classroom teacher, and Head of School, Ive worked closely with students on the spectrum and their families.

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We are Teachers

JULY 1, 2025

Use these teacher-tested morning meeting questions to inspire, encourage, or get kids thinking first thing in the day. Free printable!

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

That realization has implications not just for how we understand student engagement, but for how we design schools…and why AI alone can’t get us where we need to go. But the more I’ve observed students in and out of school, the more convinced I’ve become that it’s based on a faulty assumption. At the time, that critique gave me pause.

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eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2025

Another exploratory study from Computers & Education that involved elementary and middle school students found that collaborative digital game design promotes knowledge creation and supports diverse learning styles, making it a strong method for inclusive education. The 5 key benefits of game-based learning in STEAM education 1.

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eSchool News

MAY 5, 2025

Key points: Creating a culture where all students see themselves as capable math thinkers starts with leaders Key questions that unleash powerful PLCs Ethical PD: Doing right by the teachers who do right by the world For more news on teachers PD, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub One of my first vivid memories of math is of timed tests.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Its a familiar story for many parentswatching their child struggle in school, knowing they are capable but somehow unable to thrive in a traditional classroom. They envisioned a school where children who didnt fit the standard mold could still succeed, not just academically but socially and emotionally.

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Edsurge

MAY 29, 2025

Although it is not known for swiftness, the Supreme Court surprised the nation last week with a relatively speedy decision on its first case involving charter schools. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School v. For charter school advocates, the decision was a relief and a close call. The court heard oral arguments for St.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Currently serving as the school leader in Vietnam, he brings over a decade of experience in school leadership, teacher training, and educational transformation. From a young age, I was captivated by a single question: “Can learning be more meaningful than memorization?” But as my classroom evolved, so did my vision.

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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. work with a partner to light a bulb using the materials provided for you).

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2025

“Back in school, you ever get busted for trying to walk and have some administrator tell you, ‘Son, you can shirk your obligations and try to be different from your peers, but the responsibility of your future is gonna find you!’" To me, the question students are really asking is, “Who made this decision for me about what and when I learn?”

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 16, 2025

Use these classroom strategies for reluctant learners in high school to build relationships, stoke curiosity, and build a learning team that focuses on student success. Use ice breakers for high school students to learn more about them as individuals. Once the dread of big tests is gone, you may find that engagement takes its place.

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eSchool News

MAY 7, 2025

By implementing a comprehensive IRP, schools can not only minimize the impact of cyberattacks but also enhance their long-term cybersecurity posture. When students own the device in question, the situation gets a little trickier. For schools running on lean IT teams, device management solutions offer much-needed relief.

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Teach Hub

MAY 2, 2025

Create a simple outdoor science experiment, like making rain gauges to track precipitation over time or test how different types of soil (sand, clay, and garden soil) absorb water and how erosion occurs. Explore buoyancy by testing different objects in a water bin to see which ones sink or float.

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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. work with a partner to light a bulb using the materials provided for you).

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 15, 2025

I walked into my classroom and started with a question I didn’t know the answer to. The Paradox Effect That one question—unresolved, unanswerable, alive—did more to wake up my students than any HBR case ever had. “Why I never position the question as rhetorical. Students asked sharper questions. Another smiled.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

MAY 21, 2025

Like the smile from acing a test or the joy of earning a reward, those flashes of satisfaction are unforgettable. These experiments are easy to set up and can be done at home or at school. Turn off the lights and test it out. For teachers, watching students have those aha moments isnt just special: Its the dream.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 15, 2025

I walked into my classroom and started with a question I didn’t know the answer to. The Paradox Effect That one question—unresolved, unanswerable, alive—did more to wake up my students than any HBR case ever had. “Why I never position the question as rhetorical. Students asked sharper questions. Another smiled.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 17, 2025

At our college, we have learned that it means weaving ideas, theories, and methods from many fields to examine a shared theme or question. Often, this means finding a central theme, problem, or question that ties everything together. In our college, old testing methods, like exams on facts from one field, do not work well.

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Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2025

Are our schools preparing them for this new reality? At Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS), educators are determined to make sure both answers are “yes.” While the AI readiness framework covers preK-12, the team began by designing a diagnostic for high school students in grades 9-12. How would it be delivered?

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 15, 2025

With low-prep setup, challenging concepts, and the coolest finished projects ever, these class projects for middle school engineering classes are sure to inspire the next generation of future engineers in your class. It’s not a great joke, but creating a potato clock is a great science experiment for middle school. With its eyes!

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eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

Guest speaker John Watson is the founder of DLAC (formerly Evergreen Education Group), which has been a leading consulting and advisory firm serving school districts, state agencies, foundations, and companies in the K-12 digital learning field for more than 20 years. The computer-generated transcript is below: Kevin Hogan OK.

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Edsurge

JUNE 27, 2025

She began by designing a web-based grammar program before joining the team that created the Stanford Online High School. Today, she leads the lifelong learning online certificate program for the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business. At Stanford] we got a grant to start an online high school.

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Edsurge

JUNE 2, 2025

On a Wednesday afternoon, a school district director emailed to say she might be late to the first community of practice session. As co-designers, we envisioned a space where leaders could contemplate big questions: How do we lead with integrity when the ground beneath us may be shifting? Recognize oppression. Take action to learn.

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Priceless Ponderings

MAY 25, 2025

Its about setting the tone for your entire school year. There are test tubes, beakers, and maybe even open flames depending on the grade level. Start With Clear Classroom Expectations The start of the school year is the perfect time to introduce your science lab safety rules. Ask questions if youre unsure about anything.

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Cal Matters

JUNE 26, 2025

She became one of the first Turnitin users at the large community college north of Los Angeles, testing out the software before campuswide adoption. The GovSpend database of government-purchasing records shows a nationwide spike in Turnitin contracts during the 2020-21 school year. I trust you. I trust that your work is your own.”

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 7, 2025

All you need to add is a classroom full of eager middle schoolers, and you’ve got the best school year ever! Keep a copy of your teaching philosophy nearby 8th Grade ELA teacher Essentials You Didn’t Know You Needed Seamlessly transition 8th grade ELA students to high school 1. Table of Contents 1.

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Teacher Mood

JUNE 11, 2025

I’ll share practical ways it helps with common grading and documentation headaches, plus a teacher-tested tip that keeps your paper gradebook in sync with your digital one. Situation 2: Mid-Year Changes to a Student’s Educational Program Let’s say a student qualifies for special education services in the middle of the school year.

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Teach Hub

JULY 9, 2025

These aren’t just literary questions, they’re life questions. It teaches them that bravery doesn’t always look like swinging a sword; it might look like standing up to a bully, trying something new, or simply getting through a tough day at school. Who decides what’s “good”? Is evil always obvious?

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k12

JULY 10, 2025

Here are some ways you can support active learning at home: Breakout Rooms (in live sessions): If your child attends live virtual classes, ask their school or teacher whether breakout rooms are part of the setup. Support One-to-One Meetings: Some students are more comfortable asking questions in private rather than during group sessions.

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Elevate k12

JULY 3, 2025

Programs that fund after-school services, ELL support, and Special Education staffing are now in limbo, leaving states like California and Connecticut facing massive shortfalls with no warning ( CT Insider , AP News ). Without them, schools may struggle to provide coaching, mentoring, or skill development for staff already stretched thin.

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Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2025

Schools across the country are racing to integrate artificial intelligence into classrooms, but the real challenge isnt just adopting the technology its making sure it works for all students. As districts explore AIs potential, they must also confront critical questions about equity, algorithmic bias and access.

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Teacher Mood

JULY 6, 2025

Students know when the day lacks structure, and they tend to respond with off-task behavior, testing boundaries, or simply shutting down. You’ll also find decodable stories paired with comprehension questions —a powerful way to give students authentic reading practice, even with a substitute. It’s not just a matter of academic loss.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 16, 2025

Pros: These non-traditional desk arrangements encourage students to be more creative, think analytically, and have more fun at school. Teacher-created classroom setup resources can give you new ideas that have already been tested out by other educators. These seating arrangements are all about changing things up and having fun.

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Teach Hub

JUNE 19, 2025

A truly effective PE class builds skills, confidence, connection, and lifelong habits that carry over well beyond the school years. When kids have positive experiences with movement at school, they’re more likely to stay active outside of school and carry those habits into adulthood.

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