eSchool News

JUNE 3, 2025

student in Computer Science at the University of Maryland, the study compared how well humans could detect AI-generated text as compared with commercial and open-source AI detectors. Pangram was definitely the best detector we were able to test, Russell says. Led by Jenna Russell, a Ph.D.

Study

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.

High School

eSchool News

JULY 8, 2025

Standardization may improve test scores in certain situations, but does not necessarily improve learning. Policy Sciences , 4(2), 155–169. Teachers resort to short, formulaic writing to help students get through material more quickly as well as data and assessment compliance. Against formulaic writing. Rittel, H. J., & Webber, M.

Writing

k12 Digest

JULY 1, 2025

He holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Northern Colorado, a Master of Science in International Political Economy from the Colorado School of Mines, an MBA in Finance from the Quantic School of Business and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Leadership and Innovation at Purdue University – Global. Cook-Harvey, C.,

Learning

Teach Hub

MAY 2, 2025

Even a short outdoor activity can reinforce science, math, and literacy skills. 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.

Activities

k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

For instance, at B.School, we designed a cross-subject project around the theme “Our Green Neighborhood,” where students from Grades 3 to 5 explored science (recycling, energy use), math (data collection), and language arts (report writing and public speaking) through hands-on fieldwork and community interviews.

Interdisciplinary

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.

Science

Edsurge

MAY 5, 2025

For more than a decade, McLaren and colleagues have brought games like this to Pittsburgh area schools to test their technology and learning theories. 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.

STEM

eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

Derek Muller, creator of the science YouTube channel Veritasium , powerfully made this point during a recent talk. After showing one of his classic street interview segments—where he asks everyday people basic science questions that many fumble to answer—he surprised the audience by pushing back against their laughter.

Motivation

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 22, 2025

You become their biggest advocate as they grow in subjects like math, science, and English. Design exploratory science activities 5. Introduce core subjects, like math, English, science, and social studies, through play, creativity, and real-world experiences. And don’t forget: Science is everywhere. Table of Contents 1.

Curriculum

Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Key learning outcomes from a Liberal Arts Curriculum include: A liberal arts curriculum fosters a comprehensive understanding of human cultures and the physical and natural world through diverse fields such as sciences, mathematics, social sciences, humanities, histories, languages, and the arts.

Art

Priceless Ponderings

MAY 18, 2025

6 Easy Science Activities and experiments MAGNETS how do they work? Thats where simple science meets wonder. Below are some playful and educational activities with magnets that turn your classroom or kitchen table into a mini science lab. Stay ahead of the game with MY FREE curriculum road map for science. The cool part?

Science

Faculty Focus

JULY 17, 2025

For example, a course on city growth might pull from earth science, social studies, money matters, and city planning. In our college, old testing methods, like exams on facts from one field, do not work well. Humanities and Social Sciences Communications , 12 (182). Yang et al. References O’Sullivan, G. link] Yang, B.-H.,

Interdisciplinary

k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

For instance, at B.School, we designed a cross-subject project around the theme “Our Green Neighborhood,” where students from Grades 3 to 5 explored science (recycling, energy use), math (data collection), and language arts (report writing and public speaking) through hands-on fieldwork and community interviews.

Interdisciplinary

Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2025

Some wanted to spend more time in science than in my class and felt like being forced to learn about history was a waste of time. Some students opted for a good old-fashioned test. But many, when pushed, said no. They didn’t understand why or who chose what they learned, and yes, they resented that authority over their lives.

Multiple Choice Questions

Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Key learning outcomes from a Liberal Arts Curriculum include: A liberal arts curriculum fosters a comprehensive understanding of human cultures and the physical and natural world through diverse fields such as sciences, mathematics, social sciences, humanities, histories, languages, and the arts.

Art

Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

Pilot and Evaluate : Test AI applications in low-risk areas and gather feedback to refine strategies. Raffi holds a degree in political science and entrepreneurship from Clark University and serves on the U.S. in Political Science from the University of Texas at El Paso and an M.A. Chris holds a B.A.

Ethics

Teach Hub

MAY 22, 2025

You can give students a prompt like “a memory I carry with me,” or even tie it into other subjects like sketching a science concept or illustrating a scene from a book. In science, they can create a diagram of a plant cell using textured materials, or make a flipbook that shows the water cycle in motion.

Art

k12 Digest

JULY 28, 2025

Addison School, learning isn’t limited to textbooks and tests. Some get academic help in math or science. A key part of the school experience is the Focus For Success® (FFS) program. Three times a week, students stay for an extra period from 3 to 4 p.m.—not not for more homework, but for enrichment.

Schools

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. Plan hands-on science experiments for kids that bring learning to life. These hands-on science experiments for preschoolers are full of excitement! Ready to make more of those moments?

Elementary School

Cult of Pedagogy

APRIL 27, 2025

But if you’re new here, I’ll give you a very quick overview: Retrieval practice is the act of trying to recall something you learned from memory by doing things like taking a test on it or using flashcards instead of just looking at, rereading, or reviewing the information. “So basically, why did you pick that response?

Multiple Choice Questions

Faculty Focus

JULY 17, 2025

For example, a course on city growth might pull from earth science, social studies, money matters, and city planning. In our college, old testing methods, like exams on facts from one field, do not work well. Humanities and Social Sciences Communications , 12 (182). Yang et al. References O’Sullivan, G. link] Yang, B.-H.,

Interdisciplinary

Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

Pilot and Evaluate : Test AI applications in low-risk areas and gather feedback to refine strategies. Raffi holds a degree in political science and entrepreneurship from Clark University and serves on the U.S. in Political Science from the University of Texas at El Paso and an M.A. Chris holds a B.A.

Ethics

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 4, 2025

STEM isnt just the latest teaching topic: Its an innovative, cross-curricular way to strengthen problem-solving and critical thinking skills across science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Youll also find instructional tips and ways to integrate STEM into different subjects because science class doesnt get to have all the fun!

Middle School

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.

Writing

Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2025

In 2019, GCPS, in collaboration with multiple partners, created an AI readiness framework that focuses on six core areas: Data Science, Mathematical Reasoning, Creative Problem Solving, Ethics, Applied Experiences and Programming. Learn more about GCPS’ AI and computer science initiatives , including their AI readiness framework.

Ethics

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.

Skills

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 30, 2025

These immersive escape experiences put students’ brains to the ultimate test, transforming routine reviews into captivating quests full of twists, teamwork, and “Aha!” Escape the Science Fair: Solve puzzles comparing experimental and theoretical probability to repair science projects and open the lab doors.

Math

Brown Bag Teacher

JULY 16, 2025

Best Practices for Morphology Instruction Research and classroom-tested practices agree: effective morphology instruction in upper elementary is: 1. It helps students decode the language of science, math, literature, and beyond. Explicit Teach one affix or root at a time. Model how it combines with other word parts.

Teaching

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 15, 2025

When science students combine their natural curiosity with engineering know-how, the sky’s the limit (literally, if you’re working on rockets)! Students work on cars that they’ll later pit against each other in the ultimate test of mechanical engineering, aerodynamics, and creativity. With its eyes!

Middle School

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 28, 2025

These intermediate-level class projects for high school robotics classes are a great test of teamwork, engineering understanding, and creativity. Reinforce high school NGSS for engineering design with projects that incorporate robotics fundamentals.

High School

Teach Hub

JULY 18, 2025

Science and social studies depend on accurately recalling key terms, dates, and processes before deeper connections can be made. Even test preparation becomes easier when students can recall facts instantly under pressure.

Learning

eSchool News

MAY 1, 2025

When it comes to areas in which AI can have a positive impact on students, educators see the greatest potential for AI in language translation (1st), preparing students for career readiness (2nd), and helping them improve grades and test scores (3rd).

Students

Whiteboard Blog

JUNE 27, 2025

With over 30 different colorful Scratch blocks from categories like Motion, Looks, Sound, Events, Control, and Sensing, students can piece together scripts, test outcomes with sprites and backdrop cards, and discover how coding works. Students will plan and build their own code sequences using the dry-erase coding blocks.

Testing

Elevate k12

JULY 3, 2025

Many districts, particularly in rural and high-need communities, rely on a blend of J-1 visa educators and alternative certification programs to fill hard-to-staff roles in Special Education, bilingual education, science, and math. Pay special attention to Title I campuses and state-tested subjects.

Special Education

Edsurge

JUNE 27, 2025

There was us doing the online school, and then over at the computer science department, they were trying to build a better blackboard. By corporations who do very little testing to see whether or not those products are safe or effective for children. I think the official year was 2007. We started with a pilot of about 20 kids.

History

Faculty Focus

JULY 6, 2025

In this vein, when conceptualizing Plattsburgh Votes, my collaborator Dr. Daniel Lake (Associate Professor of Political Science) and I channeled the framework for understanding young voters’ behavior offered by political scientists John Holbein and Sunshine Hillygus.

Students