eSchool News

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Want to really promote science to kids so they keep that interest? Where does the science come in, though? The science comes in by discussing why their prototype works. They won’t see science as just something you learn; they’ll see it as something that can be applied to produce tangible results and solve real problems.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The project, a collaboration between the state of New Jersey and Montclair State University to create a multi-year Computer Science Education Hub, provided funding for me to buy KIBO robots, which have become the focus of my school’s STEAM program.

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eSchool News

MAY 30, 2024

Key points: Probeware helps connect students to in-depth learning opportunities Black students need more STEM career exposure 5 helpful hacks for managing a STEM classroom For more news on science learning, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub Are you looking for effective ways to integrate three-dimensional learning into your science classroom?

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eSchool News

AUGUST 15, 2024

Key points: Building science literacy skills takes creativity and grit 3 free STEAM education resources to nurture student curiosity 4 essential resources for building research skills in high school For more news on STEM learning, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub Science literacy is a crucial skill for modern students.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Im in my fifth year teaching science to fifth and sixth graders, but, like every other teacher at the K-8 charter school where I work, I also teach reading. It makes me proud to be a science teacher who teaches reading, too. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. newsletters.

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Edsurge

MAY 5, 2025

This uncertainty can be daunting, but one thing is clear: Foundational knowledge in computer science will be essential, no matter what paths they choose. Computer science is essential, not optional. Computer science is essential, not optional. Every student deserves access; its a fundamental part of literacy.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

This is especially true in science classes, with their specific terms and complex sentence structures. Multilingual learners performed pretty well because they got the support they needed, and they had different ways to express their understanding beyond the typical ways that they did in the science classroom.”

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 3, 2024

A new research report from NWEA , a K-12 assessment and research organization, explores trends in science achievement since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Similar to earlier research into math and reading, science achievement dropped early in the pandemic. months lost in science),” according to the report.

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eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2024

I’m in my fifth year teaching science to fifth and sixth graders, but, like every other teacher at the K-8 charter school where I work, I also teach reading. It makes me proud to be a science teacher who teaches reading, too. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. newsletters.

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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

JANUARY 21, 2025

BEAVERTON, Oregon Vernier Science Education recently launched the Go Direct Soil Moisture Sensor to help high school and college-level students easily and accurately collect data during soil science, agricultural science, environmental science, horticulture, botany, and biology investigations.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on equity, edtech innovation, immersive learning, and the science of reading. This year’s 6th most-read story focuses on the science of reading for older students. Each year, we share our 10 most-read stories. And those who didn’t?

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eSchool News

AUGUST 16, 2024

In her two years of high school at Dearborn Public Schools’ Virtual K-12 school, rising junior Weaam AlAliyi has already learned about computer programming, understanding algorithms, and data analysis in three computer science courses. Gaining computer science skills is “increasingly important in today’s digital world,” Weaam said.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 23, 2025

Since the National Science Foundation coined the acronym STEM in 2001, K12 educators have been refining their approaches to science, technology, engineering and math. STEAM emerged around 2006 to incorporate the arts.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Washington Depot, Connecticut Slooh , the pioneer in offering live online telescope feeds of the universe and an NGSS-aligned curriculum to school communities worldwide, is launching a new Earth science curriculum for students in grades 5-9. To learn more about Slooh and its new Earth science curriculum, visit. www.slooh.com.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Charlotte, NC —Alaska’s Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District (MSBSD) announced a new partnership with global edtech leader Discovery Education that will enhance science education across the school system. Discovery Education Science Techbooks. This research and more can be found here.

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eSchool News

MAY 12, 2025

An interdisciplinary approach also means that students arent just experiencing this type of learning (and its associated gains) once a week in a science elective: they’re seeing daily connections and inherently feeling a larger personal connection with the environment, even in subjects like math and social studies.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 8, 2025

.–( BUSINESS WIRE )– The Smithsonian Science Education Center and Carolina Biological announced new independent study results showing the Smithsonian Science for the Classroom curriculum improved students scores in N.C. Keiser Director of the Smithsonian Science Education Center. Department of Education.

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eSchool News

MAY 1, 2025

Starting this fall, Alabama high school students can choose to take these classes–or any other state-approved career and technical education courses–in place of upper level math and science, such as Algebra 2 or chemistry. The most popular classes, he said, are financial management and family consumer science.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 23, 2025

/PRNewswire/ — Savvas Learning Company , a next-generation K-12 learning solutions leader, is pleased to announce that the Alabama State Board of Education has approved its evidence-based, standards-aligned K-12 science programs for statewide adoption. ” ABOUT SAVVAS LEARNING COMPANY At Savvas, we believe learning should inspire.

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eSchool News

MARCH 18, 2025

Here are five examples of how AI can be used effectively in high school science classes: 1. AI for scientific research and data analysis In advanced science courses, students often work on research projects requiring data collection and analysis. AI can assist by automating data processing and identifying patterns.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Lincolnshire, IL – National momentum around the science of reading continues to increase and with it the demand for professional learning for the entire school community. 95 Percent Group is also committed to advancing research, best practices, and thought leadership on the science of reading more broadly.

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eSchool News

MAY 7, 2025

PORT RICHEY, FL Ignite Reading, a one-to-one, Science of Reading-based virtual tutoring program in 18 states nationwide, today announced its partnership with the University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning through the Florida Tutoring Advantage , a comprehensive statewide initiative aimed at significantly improving student outcomes in reading (..)

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eSchool News

MAY 9, 2025

For instance, students can virtually visit the Great Wall of China or delve into the depths of the ocean, fostering a deeper understanding of subjects ranging from history to science. Student reporters examine the revolutionary science of nuclear energy in the Museums exhibits and the race to produce an atomic weapon in complete secrecy.

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Priceless Ponderings

MAY 25, 2025

Priceless Ponderings Simple Science Safety Lab Rules: A Guide for Your classroom You know that moment when the glue sticks become lipstick, and the magnifying glasses turn into superhero goggles? Yep, its science time in the elementary classroom. When they dont, youll be running crowd control more than actual science experiments.

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Edsurge

MAY 12, 2025

It also connects to other issues, such as the rigid class sequences that some experts warn block certain students from advancing in math and that exclude courses like data science that would be useful for students future careers. Adding applied math courses is also on the agenda. Shadel supports revamping math courses around careers.

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eSchool News

MAY 22, 2025

Early math skills also predict student success in other subjects like reading and science. In fact, research shows that math scores predict future earnings better than reading scores. Better math teacher prep will strengthen aspiring teachers and lead to greater math achievement for students.

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Edsurge

MAY 5, 2025

He and his co-researchers have received several National Science Foundation grants over the years, indicating that the outcomes have succeeded in furthering scientific inquiry. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation. Targeted in Report Many of the terminated awards were included in an October 2024 report by Sen.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Each year, Computer Science Education Week (this year, it’s Dec. 9-15) aims to inspire K-12 students and teachers to learn about computer science, promote equity and access to computer science education, and bring awareness to the field. You will create and animate sprites, and make your own interactive scenes.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Even though it was a hard year to do anything in person, the computer science and coding platform helped keep our students interested in robotics. We’re just getting our feet wet with robotics instruction and planning to make wider use of the computer science and coding platform in the near future.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Cultivating an early interest in STEM There is a stigma surrounding math and science that typically begins in elementary and middle schools, perpetuating the idea that math and science is ‘scary,’ too hard or challenging, or a topic meant for boys. The number of U.S. Inadequate or unavailable resources.

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eSchool News

APRIL 8, 2025

As science education continues to shift toward hands-on, three-dimensional learning, probeware plays a pivotal role in helping students make sense of scientific concepts in the ways envisioned by the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) , ultimately strengthening their ability to think critically and solve problems.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Next Generation Science Standard Grades 3-5 ETS1-2 Engineering Design ETS1.B: Let’s look closer at the Next Generation Science Standard ETS1-2 Engineering Design for grades 3-5. Let’s look at some examples of content standards and the rubric criteria teachers might use to assess them.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2024

In my experience, even reluctant students become interested in setting up a science experiment when they have some level of agency over what they will be testing. which aligns well with the Next Generation Science Standard focused on matter and its interactions. Give students agency.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

“Would You Rather” Options for Transfer and Application Below are examples of “would you rather” options designed to remove barriers and help students transfer and apply their learning more effectively.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2025

The books, which are included in Just Right Readers Science of Reading Take-Everywhere Literacy Packs , were distributed to public school systems throughout the region in partnership with the Northwest Region Education Service Alliance (NWRESA) and Western Region Education Service Alliance (WRESA).

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eSchool News

MARCH 19, 2025

This is especially felt in the 5 th grade science and math classes I teach. I strive to ensure each student has that ah-ha moment during one or more (hopefully more) science classes. Below are three resources to support phenomena-based science learning in any teaching environment, as well as why they are so helpful.

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