k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

The impact of technology on the human brain is still being studied, but there is a body of research which is decades old and has increased its capacity to inform education with advances in medical imaging technology. 12 brain/mind learning principles in action: The fieldbook for making connections, teaching, and the human brain (Vol.

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eSchool News

MAY 30, 2024

Our most recent white paper, Exploring the Data: A Comprehensive Review of Research on Probeware and Three-Dimensional Teaching , explores the latest research that highlights how probeware supports active, student-driven learning.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 4, 2024

Back in 2018, a study published in the British Journal of Education Technology revealed that AR can be especially useful for students studying complicated subject matter, improving their ability to focus. This has been known for many years now.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

It was with great trepidation — knowing that I could not live up to this model but wanting to do my best — that I took my job teaching social studies at a small public high school in the Bronx. Watching “To Sir, With Love” was even a course requirement in my teacher residency program.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 11, 2024

Plus, it takes a dedicated teacher to employ the right teaching strategies for desired outcomes. What teaching strategy is the best? What is the most effective method of teaching? Effective teaching strategies for gamification are possible–when implemented correctly and when learning goals are prioritized.

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Edsurge

MAY 21, 2025

Researchers are looking at whether teachers have what they need to thrive in Teaching for Tomorrow: Educators on the Future of Their Profession, part of a multiyear study undertaken by Gallup and the Walton Family Foundation. Parsing education data into snack-sized servings.

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eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2024

However, studies suggest that a significant percentage of students feel disengaged in their learning, posing a challenge for educators. As teachers strive to adapt their instructional methods to nurture student curiosity and drive deeper student engagement, the principles outlined in Teach Like A Pirate offer valuable insights.

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eSchool News

MAY 28, 2024

Here are some trauma-informed teaching strategies you can use to intentionally strengthen your relationships with students and support their success. Other behavioral studies that look at the behavior of children with trauma histories show “enhanced attention to and difficulty in disengaging from emotional stimuli ( Tottenham et al.,

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eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2024

According to a recent study , this ratio has stayed stable for years, but teachers are under more pressure and are working more hours than ever before – an average of 52-58 hours per week. The seventh and final way AI will impact classroom teaching is perhaps the most important.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

They’re not just kids in a special education school; they’re individuals who teach me new ways to view art and life. Small moments like these remind me that teaching isn’t a one-way street. I’m thankful for the chance to inspire them, but even more grateful for the inspiration they bring me.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 25, 2024

My motivation was simple: I wanted to help the class build confidence in teaching STEAM concepts. By implementing this hands-on approach, I hoped that the students would not only deepen their own STEAM understanding, but also gain the confidence and inspiration to effectively teach these critical subjects to their future students.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Once upon a time, educators worried about the dangers of CliffsNotes — study guides that rendered great works of literature as a series of bullet points that many students used as a replacement for actually doing the reading. From a teaching, learning standpoint, that's pretty concerning to me,” he says. Today, that sure seems quaint.

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eSchool News

MAY 30, 2025

There are decades of research involving thousands of students and educators to support a structured literacy approach to teaching literacy. Despite this groundswell, too many educators are still entering classrooms without the skills and knowledge they need to teach reading. And how do we fix it?

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

This shortcoming means that, every year, nearly 100,000 elementary teachers across the country enter classrooms with false assurances that they are ready to teach reading. More than 50 years of research has illuminated the most effective way to teach children to read. In fact, one state, Iowa, requires no reading licensure test at all.

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eSchool News

MARCH 13, 2025

To boost teacher morale, reimagine the teacher role For more news on teacher burnout, visit eSNs SEL & Well-Being hub Todays teachers are coping with a wide range of stresses, from chronic student absenteeism to limitations on what you can teach and parents pressuring you to change grades.

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eSchool News

APRIL 24, 2025

When asked for their best advice when it comes to AI and math education, for example, 61 percent of educators polled suggested that students view AI as a mentor or study partner rather than a crutch, while nearly half (49 percent) see value for students in using AI for help with the process of learning math concepts, rather than to give answers.

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eSchool News

MAY 29, 2025

Literacy, empathy, and social-emotional growth Studies show that graphic novels can improve reading comprehension, vocabulary acquisition, and even empathy. Far from dumbing things down, they stretch the brain in unique and powerful ways.

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Teach Hub

APRIL 30, 2025

If youre looking for something new to try, one simple yet powerful strategy might surprise you: take your teaching outside. Studies have shown that students learning outdoors return to the classroom more focused and ready to learn. Use these moments as teaching tools. Thats okay.

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eSchool News

APRIL 28, 2025

With a universe of educational applications available, the study highlights how the proliferation of individual, poorly integrated digital tools in many districts is impacting students, parents, teachers, and district leaders. ” This press release originally appeared online.

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eSchool News

MAY 31, 2023

While the survey paints a dark picture overall for American public K-12 education, there are areas that have seen notable improvements since last year’s study. Additionally, more teachers now report feeling respected by the public and being treated as professionals than in last year’s study.

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eSchool News

MAY 12, 2025

When teens take the mic Recent studies show that reading for pleasure among teens is at an all-time low. According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) , only 14 percent of U.S. students read for fun almost every day–down from 31 percent in 1984.

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k12 Digest

MAY 15, 2025

Empirical studies show that microlearning modules improve knowledge retention, engagement, and learning outcomes, with participants reporting high effectiveness scores in these areas [3]. use gamified chatbot interactions to teach grammar and vocabulary, simulating real-world practice and offering immediate correction and encouragement.

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Edsurge

MAY 5, 2025

At the Human Computing Interaction Institute at Carnegie Mellon University, McLaren develops digital learning games to study how effective they are in the classroom and beyond. McLaren was preparing to replicate the study in schools in the fall with a different math game. One such game is called Decimal Point.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Backed by Blackmagic Design products, the students study the arts of filmmaking, production and post, as well as create their own content, all with the same tools used by working industry professionals. We dont do it with written homework or assignments; we do it through hands on learning, pre production to post, he noted.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

The development of Discovery Educations newest content is based on feedback from the companys school-based partners and makes teaching and learning even more relevant, interesting, and personalized for users of Discovery Education products.

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

A recent Google blog post outlines how four different school districts are leveraging Google AI tools, like Gemini and NotebookLM, for innovative teaching and learning. Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is using NotebookLM and Gemini for curriculum review and district guidance.

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2025

Not only do these courses offer students a jump-start on credits once they get to college, but they also equip them with skills like time management, critical thinking and study habits that researchers say encourage them to enroll and stay in college. Students in these courses enroll in college at higher rates, according to the study.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Helping students review for an exam often takes the form of a study guide or review game. The teacher has to do the lion’s share of the work compiling a list of items to include on the study guide or creating questions for a game. The person generating the study guide and review game is the one doing the critical thinking.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

7 ways AI will make a positive impact on classroom teaching For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub A new survey reveals surprising information about who is more comfortable using AI in school. The insight comes from the 2024 AI in Academia Study by Copyleaks.

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eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2024

The culture and climate of the social studies classroom has changed, and the way teachers teach social studies has to change with it. The modern social studies classroom should now be a classroom full of student inquiry and choice. They need to be able to place their findings in the overall context of the course.

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

The impact of technology on the human brain is still being studied, but there is a body of research which is decades old and has increased its capacity to inform education with advances in medical imaging technology. 12 brain/mind learning principles in action: The fieldbook for making connections, teaching, and the human brain (Vol.

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Science Education Motivation Lecturing 130

eSchool News

MAY 1, 2025

Alabama state law previously required students to take at least four years each of English, math, science and social studies to graduate from high school. For more news on CTE and career readiness, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub. The state is now calling that track the Option A diploma. Sign up for the Hechinger newsletter.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 9, 2021

It suggests the importance of relationships and human connection in the teaching profession. I love that the word connection is the largest word in this cloud.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 23, 2020

Below are three suggestions for using these video conferencing platforms to continue teaching students as they learn remotely. #1 These online sessions are an excellent way to continue teaching and connecting with learners. 1 Small Group Instruction.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

The Rise of Online Learning Online learning has increasingly become a staple in education, with studies showing that over 30% of students now prefer it over traditional classroom settings. A study from the U.S. Department of Education found that 77% of online students reported a better balance between their studies and personal life.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

New methods of teaching may help close this gap, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. Schools also tend to rely on spoken communication to teach and written exams to assess learning. The study suggests that being able to construct meaning from multiple methods is critical for multilingual students.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 23, 2024

Teachers recognize the transformative potential of AI tools for education, but still need support and professional development to effectively incorporate it into their teaching practices. What is the importance of AI in education? What are the advantages of AI in education? How is artificial intelligence used in education?

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