Edsurge

JULY 9, 2025

School shouldn’t just be a place to learn academic skills, but a place for students to practice making meaningful decisions about their learning and lives. In grade school, I was a confident student who knew how to ace tests and please my teachers. Once I got to college, however, my A-student record failed me.

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Schools Failure Ethics Textbooks 147

Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2025

Each new school offered a different name, a different ZIP code and a different student handbook, but the same painful story of Black children being overlooked, mislabeled, forgotten and left behind played out again and again: Black children left behind. I walked into classrooms where ninth graders were reading at a third-grade level.

Schools 148

Schools Beliefs Culture Testing 148

Edsurge

JUNE 20, 2025

Starbridge , which uses AI to help businesses spot early buying signals from school districts, looked at 5,000 U.S. school districts for the 2024-25 school year and found that 37% discussed AI in at least one board meeting. AI’s most promising role may lie in its ability to personalize learning.

Teachers 177

Teachers Art Knowledge Coaching 177

k12 Digest

JUNE 13, 2025

Joshua Levenson is an Executive Headteacher in London, leading a highly successful primary school celebrated for its exceptional performance and strong community ethos. He supports leadership development and school improvement across London, mentors new headteachers, and collaborates with universities on teacher training.

Writing 229

Writing Essay Art Knowledge 229

Cult of Pedagogy

JUNE 22, 2025

Listen to the interview with Dan Tricarico: Sponsored by Alpaca and The School Me Podcast This page contains Bookshop.org links. Reading before bed? But not everybody feels this way about reading. Like most language arts/English teachers, I always wanted to share my love of reading with my students. Absolute bliss!

Reading 75

Reading English Grades Attention 75

eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2025

Because this type of vision loss affects tasks that require detailed focus, such as reading, writing, and recognizing faces, students with central vision impairment often face unique challenges that can affect their overall school experience. Socially, central vision loss can create additional barriers.

Assistive Technology 194

Assistive Technology Students Textbooks Reading 194

eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2025

Featured speakers and highlighted voices include school district superintendents, professors, podcasters, executive directors, researchers, authors, and more. We blend math, robotics, reading, and writing for engaging, collaborative learning.

Art 146

Art Math STEM Participation 146

eSchool News

MAY 5, 2025

Sometimes they will cold call students, while other times they will ask students to share what they learned after theyve had a chance to read the assigned material or discuss it with their classmates in groups. I have incorporated this particular linguistic shift into my work with other educators at Relay Graduate School of Education.

Culture 264

Culture Feedback Languages Language 264

Cal Matters

JUNE 26, 2025

Why would students write anything themselves, instructors wondered, if a chatbot could do it for them? Indeed, many students have taken the bait, if not to write entire essays, then certainly to draft an outline, refine their ideas or clean up their writing before submitting it. I wouldn’t have gone back to [Turnitin].”

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Plagiarism Assignments Academic Integrity Writing 117

eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

Featured speakers and highlighted voices include school district superintendents, professors, podcasters, executive directors, researchers, authors, and more. We blend math, robotics, reading, and writing for engaging, collaborative learning.

Art 145

Art Math STEM Participation 145

Brown Bag Teacher

JULY 18, 2025

If you’re feeling overwhelmed thinking about your first week of school , I want you to know: you’re not alone. What Matters Most the First Week of School Before we talk about plans and pacing, here’s the foundation: the first week of school is not about jumping straight into your curriculum.

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Schools Lecturing Activities Reading 52

Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 19, 2025

After a school year full of early mornings, lesson plans, and seemingly endless to-do lists, we’ve all earned some well-deserved rest and relaxation! 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.

Reading 59

Reading Skills Teachers Classroom Management 59

Edsurge

MAY 27, 2025

True leadership involves not only encouraging teachers to reconnect with their purpose but also ensuring that they are seen, heard and supported, writes Ryan Burns, an instructional coach and adjunct professor in Warwick, Rhode Island, and a 2024-2025 fellow of the EdSurge Voices of Change Writing Fellowship.

Education 118

Education Essay Culture Math 118

Teach Hub

APRIL 25, 2025

Take a few minutes to ask about what lights them up outside of school. 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. Maybe theyre obsessed with video games, animals, or baking.

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Students Communication Intelligence Motivation 94

Teaching with a Mountain View

JULY 3, 2025

The first day of school is one of the most important days of the year. As a mentor teacher, the biggest tip I give mentees is that they should absolutely put effort into planning their first week of school BEFORE spending extra time on their classrooms. FREE First Day of School Lesson Plans! I NEED ThESE! with all their stuff?

Teaching 52

Teaching Schools Math Activities 52

Faculty Focus

JUNE 1, 2025

I read Susan Blums Ungrading as a first-year graduate student and was immediately smitten. As a first-year graduate student, I had read Susan Blums Ungrading and was immediately smitten. I aimed, therefore, to bring the writing process further into the classroom, including proposals, drafts, and revisions.

Grades 74

Grades Evaluation Assignments Instructors 74

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 14, 2025

All you need is designated time in your class, the right writing materials, and a prompt that really inspires them. This list of 8th grade writing prompts is sure to put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboards!) ” You’ll also find tips for getting middle schoolers to write in every class. Yes, even math!

Writing 52

Writing Grades Middle School Middle School 52

k12 Digest

JUNE 13, 2025

Joshua Levenson is an Executive Headteacher in London, leading a highly successful primary school celebrated for its exceptional performance and strong community ethos. He supports leadership development and school improvement across London, mentors new headteachers, and collaborates with universities on teacher training.

Writing 130

Writing Essay Art Knowledge 130

Teachers Pay Teachers

MAY 21, 2025

Grass Head Science Journal – Growing Hair Experiment – Kindergarten & First By Class of Kinders Grade: K-1st Subject: Earth Sciences, Writing This experiment for kids includes a journal and a breakdown of the steps. The next day, have students write a secret message using a white crayon on white paper.

Elementary School 75

Elementary School Elementary School Science Schools 75

Teach Thought

JULY 10, 2025

The Grade Point Average might be the most visible example of gamification in school. The rest are sent to vocational school. One program focuses on goal content and the multiple goals that students can pursue in school settings, whereas the other has focused on the nature of achievement goals or goal orientations.

Gamification 105

Gamification Learning Motivation Learning Styles 105

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 13, 2025

Nothing says “the first day of school is almost here” quite like decking the walls and halls of your classroom! Creative and inspiring back-to-school bulletin boards are one of the most effective ways to set the tone for a positive and engaging learning environment. It’s time to say “welcome back” with style.

Schools 98

Schools Counselling Math Motivation 98

eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

The program gives educators one possible model to follow as they look to reverse the trend of declining student proficiency in reading. The program The creative new approach to literacy instruction took place in a voluntary afterschool program attended by students at the Max Schoenfeld School (The Max).

Skills 243

Skills Students Instructors Reading 243

Faculty Focus

APRIL 22, 2025

Getting Meta with AI in the Classroom: A Reflective Approach In a junior-level education course, I assigned students the task of writing a reflective paper on the various uses of AI tools, such as ChatGPT, in the classroom. Dont Ban ChatGPT in Schools. AI is so new that the landscape of our knowledge is changing constantly.

Ethics 88

Ethics Plagiarism Education Intelligence 88

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!

Writing 52

Writing Questions Discussions Activities 52

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? How do you decide whether to keep reading a book or to stop reading it?

High School 52

High School High School Writing Essay 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. All you need to add is a classroom full of eager middle schoolers, and you’ve got the best school year ever! Provide relevant reading materials 5. Keep writing prompts on hand 6.

Grades 52

Grades Teaching Teachers Teaching Philosophy 52

Reading Power Gear

JULY 15, 2025

Primary teachers and teacher librarians – you may find a few new “book hook” titles or series for your classroom or school libraries. If you ever read the Ramona books by Beverly Cleary, you will make connections! Full of magic, humour with a focus on the power of writing ! A great series for your classroom!

Reading 80

Reading History Writing Science 80

Faculty Focus

JUNE 15, 2025

I still assign readings. Step 4: Now we bring in the tools Only after we’ve felt the tension do I introduce the day’s reading, model, or theory. Write it on the board as the only thing visible when students walk in. Since then, I’ve started every class not with content, but with creative tension. Something provocative.

Syllabus 85

Syllabus Ethics Art Questions 85

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 11, 2025

Ready to ignite your students’ imaginations and sharpen their writing skills? With these engaging 7th grade writing prompts, students will dive into a world of self-expression. They’re developing the skills to investigate real-world topics, explain ideas clearly, and write with purpose.

Writing 52

Writing Grades Essay Middle School 52

Faculty Focus

JUNE 15, 2025

I still assign readings. Step 4: Now we bring in the tools Only after we’ve felt the tension do I introduce the day’s reading, model, or theory. Write it on the board as the only thing visible when students walk in. Since then, I’ve started every class not with content, but with creative tension. Something provocative.

Syllabus 98

Syllabus Ethics Art Questions 98

Elevate k12

JUNE 30, 2025

Commission on Civil Rights, 72% of public schools reported difficulty filling SPED roles , and over 1 in 5 lacked a full special education team altogether ( K–12 Dive ). It provides noncredit-bearing instruction that is directly aligned to students’ academic IEP goals , typically in areas like reading, writing, or math.

Special Education 97

Special Education Teachers Disabilities Coaching 97

Teaching with a Mountain View

JULY 10, 2025

My Personal Homeschool Experience During the 2021-2022 school year, my husband and I decided to homeschool our twin third graders. We tag-teamed – every morning, I taught all the math, reading, and writing, and in the afternoon he would teach science and social studies. It was a dream!

Teachers 52

Teachers Math Social Studies Languages 52

Tim Manson

JULY 10, 2025

As a Vice Principal, I have a deep knowledge and understanding of what works and what does not work in my school. I would dearly love to have the opportunity of meeting up with other like-minded school leaders to talk curriculum. However, the loudest voice still seems to be those who are the Principal of schools.

Curriculum 96

Curriculum Blended Learning Knowledge Discussions 96

Cult of Pedagogy

JUNE 8, 2025

Listen to the interview with Laurie Rabinowitz and Amy Tondreau ( transcript ) Sponsored by Alpaca and The School Me Podcast This page contains Bookshop.org links. You can listen in the player above, read the transcript, or take a look at the summary below. What’s the difference between Amazon and Bookshop.org?

Disabilities 91

Disabilities Teaching Culture Special Education 91

Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 11, 2025

Morrow was surprised to read that Ruiz had finished in 11th place in the New York Marathon. The official corrected the mistake by writing down the time Ruiz had told him. Integrity is often talked about as a coin that reads cheated on one side and didnt cheat on the other. The time put Ruiz in 11th place. Im here to help!

Academic Integrity 92

Academic Integrity Learning Assignments Feedback 92

The Applicious Teacher

MAY 25, 2025

There is no cost to you, but this extra coinage allows me to continue creating free resources and writing awesome content for you! Must-Have UFLI Resources- Quick Links No time to read the whole post, but want to quickly grab a few of my must-have resources for implementing UFLI in your classroom? Check out the links below!

Grades 52

Grades Learning Students Learning Disabilities 52

Teach Hub

JULY 18, 2025

When you think of rote learning, chances are you picture students writing their spelling words five times each or chanting times tables together. It often gets brushed aside as an old-school method that doesn’t belong in today’s classrooms. If they’re practicing sight words, give them time to read books where those words show up.

Learning 52

Learning Math Social Studies Languages 52