eSchool News

MAY 22, 2025

In fact, research shows that math scores predict future earnings better than reading scores. Early math skills also predict student success in other subjects like reading and science. This is particularly troubling given that students with higher math scores tend to earn higher incomes as adults.

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Imagination Soup

MAY 27, 2025

Whether theyre dreaming of becoming astronauts, wondering what happened to Pluto, or obsessed with the moon and Mars, The post Out-of-This-World Reads: Best Space & Solar System Books for Kids appeared first on Imagination Soup. Space is endlessly fascinatingespecially for curious kids!

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Teach Thought

MAY 18, 2025

Skip to content Read Menu Toggle Critical Thinking Posts Learning Posts Literacy Posts Recent Newsletter Support Us? See also 50 Project-Based Learning Ideas 50 Ideas For Simple STEM Activities For Kids 1. This STEM activity helps students learn more about propulsion, friction, and even design iteration. prodigygame.com 48.

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A Place Called Kindergarten

JULY 24, 2025

UNIT 4: NONFICTION WRITING We tie this unit to science and informational reading. UNIT 3: REPEATING PATTERN BOOKS Students begin creating simple books with patterned sentences like, “I see a…” or “My friend can…” This supports sentence structure, sight word fluency, and independence. It’s also where students start writing full sentences.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

Instead of overwhelming students with lengthy video lectures or dense readings, microlearning delivers short, focused modules that concentrate on single learning objectives. Students may feel overwhelmed if asked to review long readings, videos, and quizzes without clear guidance or purpose. Another challenge is content overload.

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eSchool News

JULY 20, 2017

Through the process of writing, writers put nascent thoughts into comprehensible language for others to read. Next page: How writing improves STEM learning; closing the writing gap). Writing enables us to find out what we know—and what we don’t know—about whatever we’re trying to learn.”.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

Instead of overwhelming students with lengthy video lectures or dense readings, microlearning delivers short, focused modules that concentrate on single learning objectives. Students may feel overwhelmed if asked to review long readings, videos, and quizzes without clear guidance or purpose. Another challenge is content overload.

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Elevate k12

MAY 15, 2025

Use sentence stems to provide extra language support for students to write or share their responses such as: I think means. Go-To Organizer #2: Show how ideas relate to each other with Venn Diagrams Download templates Venn Diagrams and T-Charts are especially helpful for comparing and contrasting ideas in reading, writing, or discussions.

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Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 12, 2025

Some guests might read a picture book, share a hobby, discuss their career, etc. As the postcards arrive, read them together. What’s one way you help others? What is your favorite subject in school? What does school lunch look like at your school? The activities during the Mystery Guest’s visit can vary.

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Teacher Toms Blog

JULY 25, 2025

I don't read them all -- indeed, I only tend to read those that come from authors who I know or who previously contacted me. I'm sure most are fantastic books, but I only have so much time, and even if I do read the book, there is no guarantee that I'll hype it here. These guys have invented a game they call "bumper swings."

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Cal Matters

JUNE 26, 2025

To understand the full range of consequences stemming from Turnitin’s place in higher education, CalMatters and The Markup interviewed dozens of students, faculty members and administrators across the state and obtained Turnitin purchase orders documenting the amount paid over time by approximately 60 colleges there.

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Teaching with a Mountain View

JULY 3, 2025

Morning Meeting If you’re brand new to morning meeting, you can read allll about how it works in upper elementary here ! Community Building and STEM: Save Fred This is a classic teamwork activity! Read Aloud: In Our Garden I begin our first week of Moving Mountains by reading In Our Garden. Place Fred on top.

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eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2025

Moreover, Encore Data Products will present their STEAM and STEM products, which are meant to support hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. These offerings are a response to modern educational needs, ensuring technology doesn’t compromise the health of students and staff.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

MAY 21, 2025

These easy science experiments for 2nd graders and exciting STEM projects for kids are perfect for igniting curiosity. Segway into why the beans absorbed the colored water and plant biology. Simple 2nd and 3rd Grade Science Experiments Grab your goggles; it’s time to explore.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 13, 2025

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. Add each student’s name to a flower stem to create a garden of positivity. Then you can have a back-to-school gallery walk to learn about each other.

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Cal Matters

JULY 10, 2025

Muñoz’s case is one of at least 1,000 lawsuits against California school districts and counties stemming from AB 218 , a sexual abuse reform law that took effect in 2020. Muñoz only started talking about the abuse a few years ago, when she started reading about the impacts of childhood abuse.

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eSchool News

JULY 24, 2025

These personnel include those who work specifically with English-language learners and special education students, as well as staff who provide targeted reading and math interventions to struggling students. These programs provide STEM/STEAM opportunities, performing arts and music programs, and AP coursework. 

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Teach Hub

JUNE 10, 2025

Maybe your child wants to boost their math grade, read a certain number of books, or finish the year with fewer missing assignments. Whether it’s a reading challenge or some extra math review, a little prep goes a long way. It will save you from any morning battles and help keep your child’s focus where it needs to be.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 29, 2025

Here are the most-read posts for the past month: National Library WeekResources, Links, Ideas 17 K-8 Digital Citizenship Topics April is Financial Literacy Month 15 Best Technology Careers for the Future in 2025 Basics in Every Lesson Plan Join me to launch my Indie Book Easter Classroom Resources Great App to Teach Spelling Summer STEM at USNA Earth (..)

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eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2025

He reads every Trump executive order closely so he can make sure his board members know what they mean, and what they don’t. He’s cancelled hundreds of millions of dollars for teacher training , pandemic recovery , and STEM education. We do all these DEI trainings, and our kids still can’t read and write on grade level,” she said. “We

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Teachers Pay Teachers

MAY 30, 2025

Summer Writing for Teens: Choice Menu with 40 Prompts {June & July} By Secondary Sara Grades: 6th-10th This highly flexible, choice-oriented project gives students 40 prompts across 8 high-interest topics: summer reading, goals & plans, vacation, and memorable moments.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2017

million STEM jobs in the United States, and that number is growing every year. In fact, STEM job growth in the past 10 years is three times that of any other field , but by 2018, it is projected that 2.4 million STEM jobs will go unfilled. Next page: 2 more STEM predictions for the future). In 2015, there were nearly 8.6

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Students are divided into teams, and one student from each team is given a series of steps to follow, but they must be read aloud and performed in sequence. CoderZ: This gamified coding platform requires no installation and combines STEM, computer science, and critical life skills.

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eSchool News

APRIL 17, 2023

STEM education is a critical part of a comprehensive K-12 education–it helps students build and improve critical thinking skills, problem solving skills, and it teaches students to be persistent when presented with a challenge. Representation is another obstacle to more ubiquitous STEM participation.

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eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2025

As we start breaking down barriers for girls in STEM, we cannot ignore the similar plight of boys in reading–a fundamental skill that builds upon itself in every subject. Read more about this meta-analysis and the biases it reveals from the American Institutes of Research. Do you hold implicit gender bias?

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eSchool News

MARCH 19, 2021

Thoughtfully-crafted STEM lessons that leverage technology-rich resources similar to what your students are using outside the classroom are great ways to engage students in interdisciplinary instruction. Students are able to make connections with characters in the book, and are able to reflect on their reading this way.

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eSchool News

JUNE 12, 2020

As a language arts teacher at a partial STEM Magnet middle school in Southern Georgia, I have the opportunity to teach an amazing group of students; their willingness to expand their educational horizons amazes me every day. So, how do I keep my math, science, and STEM-minded students engaged in the language arts?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Each year, we share our 10 most-read stories. This year’s 6th most-read story focuses on how virtual field trips can engage even the most reluctant STEM learners. Virtual field trips can help students get a front-row look at STEM outside of the classroom. Is it possible to be creative in a STEM career?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Reading is seen as a creative subject. STEM, by contrast, has a more clinical reputation. STEM and literacy frequently appear together in our daily lives. Best of all, it can serve as a launchpad for STEM learning simply by following five easy steps. Its colorful, artistic, and filled with imagination and wonder.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

It’s common knowledge that engaging–and retaining–girls and women in STEM classes, STEM degrees, and STEM careers is an ongoing challenge. Some key elements in this equation are representation, along with ensuring girls and women have role models to support them in their STEM learning and career paths.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 19, 2024

This understanding has deepened through my collaboration with Kathy Renfrew, whose journey from a self-proclaimed science-phobic classroom teacher to renowned STEM educator and leader illustrates the transformation that happens when educators break down traditional subject-area barriers and create truly interdisciplinary units.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Overcoming the pronounced academic setbacks characterizing the COVID slide will challenge STEM educators for years to come. High impact learning losses are predicted for foundational skills in math and reading as early as third grade, placing future success in STEM areas on shaky ground. Providing the right education support.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2024

STEM can help with English language development by allowing students to engage with language in a variety of ways. The hands-on nature of STEM learning also makes concepts and vocabulary easier to grasp, and makes learning fun. Part of “doing STEM” means learning to speak the language of STEM.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Department of Labor , in 2021, there were nearly 10 million workers in STEM occupations–a total projected to grow by almost 11 percent by 2031. Department of Labor , in 2021, there were nearly 10 million workers in STEM occupations–a total projected to grow by almost 11 percent by 2031. According to the U.S.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Each year, we share our 10 most-read stories. This year’s 7th most-read story focuses on a Hero Awards winner dedicated to STEM education. It also is developing a STEM bus with fun technological gadgets to enhance student learning.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2022

June 17, 2022 — Benetech, the leading software for social good nonprofit, today announced two significant AI initiatives to reduce barriers to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education and employment for people with disabilities and learning and thinking differences. PALO ALTO, Calif. said Ayan Kishore, CEO, Benetech.

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eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2019

faces a shortage of STEM workers, female STEM workers are particularly underrepresented. But to get girls in STEM, they have to see themselves in the field. Female students aren’t motivated to study STEM in college or pursue STEM careers if their classes or career fields are made up of a sea of white men.

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