eSchool News

JULY 14, 2025

This isn’t technology for technology’s sake–it’s about enhancing learning and skill development. These innovations provide instant feedback and allow students to practice repeatedly until they master the skill. For example, simulation software is widely used in health science programs to let students practice medical procedures.

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eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

Students in the pilot program saw a significant improvement in their literacy skills over the course of only three months. They designed their game using Canva, and they presented their work to a panel of parents and teachers, much like the show Shark Tank. It was a good experience for both the kids and the teachers.

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eSchool News

JUNE 16, 2025

As AI dominates the education zeitgeist, I think it’s time to highlight an effective teaching tool as tried and true as a Ticonderoga No. I learned this first–and best–from my high school Spanish teacher, who, as the matriarch of the Spanish department, went simply by “Señora.” By then, I was teaching Spanish.

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eSchool News

JULY 3, 2025

Set specific, detailed math standards for teacher preparation programs. Review teacher preparation programs to ensure they provide robust math instruction. Provide professional learning and ongoing support for teachers aligned with high-quality math curricula. ranked 34th in math among 78 participating countries in 2022.

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eSchool News

JUNE 20, 2025

NWEA research notes that students can lose up to two months of math skills over the summer, and reading abilities can also decline, particularly for students from underserved communities. With the growing availability of engaging, high-quality online learning tools, students have more opportunities than ever to keep their skills sharp.

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eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2025

Research indicates that students typically lose between one to two months of reading and mathematics skills during summer vacation. Students often require significant review time at the beginning of each school year, with teachers spending an average of 4-6 weeks re-teaching material from the previous year.

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eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2025

They didn’t expect a teacher to use the same tool they’d been experimenting with themselves. Meanwhile, 62 percent of employers are seeking AI skills in new hires, and over 78 percent of organizations report using AI technologies in 2024, up from 55 percent the year before. What are you using AI for in your school/classroom?

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eSchool News

JULY 8, 2025

Key points: Formulaic writing can constrain thinking and limit creativity Why reliable edtech matters to boost literacy Video game design boosts students’ literacy skills For more news on writing instruction, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Early in our careers, when we were fresh-faced and idealistic (we still are!)

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eSchool News

MAY 29, 2025

Graphic novels are rich with narrative complexity, emotional depth, and sophisticated visual storytelling that builds critical literacy skills. Teachers report that graphic novels open classroom conversations that traditional texts sometimes dont reach, fostering both literacy skills and social-emotional learning.

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eSchool News

JULY 11, 2025

There are numerous lesser-known digital platforms that offer unique, high-quality learning experiences tailored to students’ and teachers’ needs. The platform uses AI to assess student performance and provide just-in-time support, making it a great tool for teaching scientific practices and critical thinking aligned with NGSS.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

With small class sizes, individualized instruction, and a focus on executive functioning, social-emotional growth, and life skills, AEF offers a unique educational experience tailored to each students needs. At the heart of AEFs teaching methods is the belief that learning should be engaging and accessible.

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eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2025

To achieve this mission, ISTE+ASCD is making the following new commitments moving forward: Help all teachers become AI ready. AI will revolutionize not just teaching and learning, but also the future of work. The only way students can learn these skills in the classroom is if teachers are AI literate themselves. “We

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eSchool News

MAY 27, 2025

Throughout my career as a behavior therapist, classroom teacher, and Head of School, Ive worked closely with students on the spectrum and their families. When we personalize support, structure the environment thoughtfully, and teach with clarity and empathy, we give students the best chance to reach their full potential.

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eSchool News

MAY 12, 2025

Project overview: Reading, recording, and reaching the world As an ESL teacher, Ive always looked for ways to make literacy feel meaningful and empowering, especially for students navigating a new language and culture. Her work demonstrated not only strong literacy skills but also digital fluency and a growing sense of self-expression.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

Teachers might ask themselves: Which lessons sparked curiosity? Reflection also includes considering the emotional and social aspects of teaching. How did the teacher respond to challenges–whether student behavior, shifting expectations, or personal stress? When did students seem most connected?

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Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 19, 2025

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. Whether you’re a brand-new teacher or an experienced professional, you’re sure to find something just for your needs. to focus on yourself.

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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. Nam has received multiple international accolades, including the Top 50 Global Teacher Prize Finalist and the Asia Educator of the Year Award.

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eSchool News

MAY 30, 2025

Across the country, too many children are struggling to read, and too many teachers are struggling to help them. There are decades of research involving thousands of students and educators to support a structured literacy approach to teaching literacy. And how do we fix it? And how do we fix it?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 20, 2025

Here’s the run-down so far this year: LOTS of Resources for Kids’ Online Research Robot Teachers vs Human Teachers How to Find Old Elementary School Teachers How Students Can Build Their Own Apps 15 Websites on Natural Disasters Online Sites to Teach Mouse Skills Does Mindfulness Make Your Class Better?

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eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2025

In today’s world, where misinformation is rampant and digital literacy is more important than ever, students must also develop the critical thinking skills to evaluate sources and identify truth. Our librarians teach information literacy and digital citizenship as core parts of our library program.

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eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2025

I’ll share how I used AI to teach, what I didn’t use, how quickly I rolled it out, and tips for success. Learn from their journey, featuring the innovative AI Trust You Add-On that fosters stronger student-teacher trust. Gain practical, classroom-ready strategies to support staff in implementing AI effectively.

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eSchool News

JULY 17, 2025

textbooks, documents, paintings, audio recordings, and movies) as well as one of the most commonly used physical resources: teachers. In traditional instruction, teachers spend a great deal of class time teaching students information from these physical resources. These are not the only tools available to teachers.

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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. Dr. DiTullio was a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) and is an esteemed member of both PDK International and the Pi Lambda Theta International Honor Society.

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eSchool News

JUNE 10, 2025

Massachusetts districts face urgent literacy gaps, and our high-dosage tutoring model is designed to close those gaps efficiently and effectively,” said Devon Wible, vice president of teaching and learning for Catapult Learning. “We Catapult Learning’s HDT model is designed to scale individualized learning.

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eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2025

where it’s happening, and how we can leverage that for teaching and learning,” said Kellie Ady, Senior Director of Education Strategy and Government Relations for PowerSchool. While AI seems like a relatively new development, it’s been around for quite some time, and is changing very quickly within the education space.

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Edsurge

MAY 12, 2025

Its a question that high school and middle school math teachers have heard many times. Its about time that schools dragged math into the modern world, so that it imparts useful skills, Henderson says. That includes how job skills play into math paths for students. When would I ever use this?

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eSchool News

MAY 20, 2025

Ask any teacher, and they will tell you that the pace of learning is not universal. Teachers, caught in the middle, are forced to move on to the next lesson, even when the students in front of them have not fully mastered the last one. Students who learn quickly are held back; their progress is slowed to match the pace of the system.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 7, 2025

Teaching 8th grade ELA can be a uniquely rewarding experience, as long as you’ve got the right tools. 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. But is that enough to prepare new teenagers for 9th grade? Table of Contents 1.

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eSchool News

APRIL 24, 2025

Teachers often seem to have eyes in the back of their heads. Teachers sometimes call it radar , and we use it every day. Thirteen years in, I credit this radar with much of my success as a teacher. I lost sight, specifically, of how teachers develop the radar necessary for classroom management. But its not instinctual.

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Edsurge

JULY 17, 2025

Perhaps, state and local leaders thought, newly unemployed civil servants might be interested in shifting their professional energy away from processing Social Security benefits and deploying foreign aid and toward teaching students in the classroom. There is also the long-known issue of low teacher pay. Job fairs were scheduled.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 17, 2025

This teaching helps students blend ideas, think deeply across fields, and work well with people from varied backgrounds. Drawing from my experience teaching across subjects at Zayed University in Dubai, UAE, I want to share real ways teachers can build and run cross-subject courses that truly help students handle today’s complex world.

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Cult of Pedagogy

JUNE 8, 2025

Drawing from their own experiences as educators, as well as the voices of over 20 classroom teachers, their work explores the concept of disability-sustaining pedagogy , an approach that goes beyond access to help students with disabilities take pride in who they are. To be disability-sustaining, teachers need to go beyond single examples.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2025

Here are a few Tuesday and Wednesday sessions to put on your schedule: Level Up Your Classroom with Google’s Gemini: An Educator’s Guide to AI : Join this session for an exploration of Gemini, Google’s cutting-edge AI technology, and its potential to transform K-12 teaching and learning.

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Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2025

Chris Gethard, a veteran comedian and improv teacher, posed this question to a group of high school students in Northern California at a Laughing Together workshop he was leading. I feel engaged with people who are interactive — they’re not trying to teach at you, but they’re trying to teach with you together,” Patterson said.

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Edsurge

MAY 30, 2025

It became clear, she says, that the school system wasnt doing enough to support teachers mental health. Those experiences led her to open Teacher Talk, a therapy practice that caters to the needs of educators. People sometimes think, Teachers get the summers off and they have better work hours, and it must be so much easier, Lane says.

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eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2025

While I used to be deeply involved in CTSOs as an advisor and teacher, stepping into an administrator role has allowed me to continue engaging with students in a new way–judging events and witnessing their enthusiasm firsthand. Success is not limited to one path.

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eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2025

Teachers must align instructional content with state and national standards, prepare and organize materials, and thoughtfully structure collaborative learning experiences to ensure effective learning outcomes. Robotics-based activities can significantly enhance student engagement, promote hands-on learning, and cultivate 21st-century skills.

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