eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The 2024 Educator Confidence Report highlights evolving challenges and opportunities in education, is based on responses from more than 1,200 educators, and touches on critical K-12 issues, including mental health, compensation concerns, and the growing role of digital technologies, including generative AI, in transforming classrooms.

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AUGUST 9, 2023

Aristotle famously said, “The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.” She is a former educator with 15 years experience in the classroom. Used by educators from Pre-K through High School, Book Creator offers hundreds of accessibility features to engage even the most reluctant learners.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Parsing education data into snack-sized servings. Peggy Carr, commissioner of the National Center for Education Statistics, said as much during a briefing with reporters. Looking at the Big Picture Fourth graders scored an average of 517 points in math in 2023, putting them just one point lower than the average score in 1995.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Over two and a half days, district leaders explored how emerging technologies can support powerful learning, surfaced and shared innovative learnings and leadership practices, and helped us welcome the League of Innovative Schools 2022-2023 cohort. Rodriguez stressed exploring alternative pathways and assessments to traditional instruction.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Presidents’ Day is an American federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February–this year, February 20, 2023. Or, try Family Education , for quizzes, crafts, flashcards, as well as patriotic activities. It includes materials required, time allotted, objectives, lesson plan, assessments, and tie-ins to academic subjects.

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JULY 24, 2023

An Ask a Tech Teacher contributor reviews five options for you to consider: Format PDF Adobe PDF Element Nitro Pro Foxit Phantom PDF Top PDF Editors Among Teachers and Educators In the digital age, the ability to effectively work with PDF documents has become essential for professionals in various fields, including education.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 31, 2024

While digital literacy is rapidly becoming as fundamental to a well-rounded education as numeracy and basic literacy, many eighth-graders in the U.S. The 2023 studys results were released today in the United States by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Scores for U.S. This is the second time that U.S.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), 68 percent of U.S. Understanding and addressing fluency has become increasingly urgent for educators, administrators and parents alike. Stanford University studies in 2021 and 2023 identified him as being among the top 2 percent of scientists in the world.

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JUNE 26, 2023

In this article, discover how high school education is shifting towards personalized learning. The Future of High School Education: Navigating the Shift to Personalized Learning High school – a time of excitement, curiosity, exploration and growth. Technology advances and education evolves at an unprecedented pace.

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Edsurge

MAY 8, 2025

While both enrollment and spending in early childhood education programs reached new levels in 2024, a few select states did the lions share of the work with many states lagging behind. Colorado rolled out its free, universal pre-K program in the fall of 2023. And quality in pre-K programs across the nation remains uneven.

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OCTOBER 3, 2023

Photoshop for Fifth Graders–Auto-fixes Tech Ed Resources–Mentoring and Coaching 12 Online Resources About 3D Printing What do Parents Ask About Technology in Education? Here’s the sign-up link if the image above doesn’t work: [link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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JANUARY 10, 2023

You had lesson plans to get through, standards to assess, meetings to attend, parents to council, and state-wide tests that students must do well on. Assessment becomes the student ability to use problem-solving and thinking skills, not to repeat someone else’s conclusions. Then you got a job and reality struck.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 27, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Artificial intelligence is the top conversation among educators everywhere. It was truly a thrill for me, as a classroom teacher, for Lydia Smyers, the Vice President of US Education for Microsoft, to sit down with me at ISTE. Let's do this!

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eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2023

As we close the door on 2022 , we approach 2023 with clear-cut priorities for edtech and education as a whole. This begs the question: What’s next for education? We asked edtech executives, stakeholders, and experts to share some of their thoughts and predictions about where they think edtech is headed in 2023.

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JANUARY 3, 2023

If you aren’t aware of this hot new (questionable) tool, check out WSJ’s video here: What are your thoughts on this–education assistant or cheating tool? Copyright ©2023 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved. Here’s the sign-up link if the image above doesn’t work: [link].

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DECEMBER 20, 2023

For example: to explain concepts, demonstrate ideas, answer specific questions, and assess knowledge. Education is no exception to how artificial intelligence (AI) has been making waves in various industries. Education is no exception to how artificial intelligence (AI) has been making waves in various industries.

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MAY 16, 2023

Simple Steps for Research Paper Writing and the Importance of Samples Research papers are academic writings that offer rigorous analysis, evaluation, assessment, and interpretation of a specific topic. The primary purpose of encouraging students to jot down a research paper is to assess their writing and research skills.

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JULY 27, 2023

For veteran teachers, dealing with so much work is expected, but this shouldn’t be the reality as more focus is placed on providing quality education. The past two years have produced learning gaps, so much so that educators will have to concentrate on improving the delivery of lessons and tracking learners’ progress.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Fast forward to 2023, and my classroom has transformed in ways I never anticipated. AI-powered tools have entered the educational landscape, and theyve changed the way I teach writing–particularly persuasive writing. This support means they can learn and improve as they write, without waiting for me to read through every draft.

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DECEMBER 2, 2023

Here’s the complete overview on the role of assistive tech in encouraging inclusivity in education: What does that mead? The Role of Assistive Technology in Promoting Inclusive Education Persons with disabilities may struggle with coordination problems, short attention spans, and limited mobility, which may or may not be obvious.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The pandemic made it clear that education must innovate and evolve to meet the diverse needs of students. Sora Schools , an online, project-based middle school and high school, along with a wide network of innovators and education experts, collaborated to round up what are the biggest forces shaping education in 2023.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The Partnership: Tutor Doctor franchisees, tutors, and students worldwide now have access to MindPrint assessments, which use cognitive data to better understand learner variability. The knowledge gained from these assessments equips students with self-awareness, helping them become more motivated and independent learners.

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Learning Assessment Data Strategy 101

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APRIL 7, 2023

This year, it’s April 9, 2023. ABCYa Easter Egg Hunt Preschool-Kindergarten Like all of ABCYa’s games and activities, Easter Egg Hunt is a colorful and intuitive educational game for young children. It provides Objectives, Keywords, Materials required, a thorough lesson plan, and Assessments.

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Digital Citizenship Video eBook Assessment 397

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

5, 2023 Long list of websites by grade — Dec. 6, 2023 9 Unusual Projects — Dec. 7, 2023 5 Unplugged Hour of Code Activities — (this post) Dec. 8, 2023 These unplugged activities go back to the roots of coding. This includes (links are live on publication day) : An Overview of This Week — Dec.

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The Jose Vilson

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Prior to August 24th, I spent hours poring over every sentence of my 130-page proposal, getting my social theories in order, deepening my literature review, and making sure my methods aligned with my purpose for even trying to get my doctorate in sociology of education in the first place. Thank you, 2023. 2024, I’ll see you soon.

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MAY 1, 2023

In the current economic climate, a solid education can serve as the launching pad for a rewarding career. The good news is that there are plenty of effective tactics for diligent students and young professionals who want to make the most out of their education and training. Copyright ©2023 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 27, 2025

That happened after a January column I wrote about a prominent scholars critique of the evidence for including children with disabilities in general education classrooms. The director of education at the Learning Disabilities Association of America weighed in, as did the commissioner of special education research at the U.S.

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Education Social Media Outcomes Study 121

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JULY 11, 2024

The Ask a Tech Teacher team has put them together into an article to remind students–and teachers what students should know when they leave high school: Preparing Students for Future Careers with Soft Skills Training on Financial Decisions Teachers hold many responsibilities outside regular education. How will they repay the loan?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2024

While both can be true, it is up to educators to create classroom conditions for students to use ChatGPT and other AI tools in a responsible way. Educators can draw on their long practice of nurturing student agency and authentic engagement, as they have always done. Does this all sound far-fetched? Secret 1: Multimedia assignments.

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EdTechTeacher

OCTOBER 17, 2023

One of the best edtech conferences in the nation, MassCue has always proven to be an amazing event that showcases the best in educational technology and digital learning strategies. We’ll dive into AI-powered content, personalized learning, smart assessments, and more. Check out our session slides and resources below!

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DECEMBER 26, 2023

Critical Thinking Development in Middle School Education Fostеring critical thinking skills in middlе school еducation is paramount to equipping studеnts with thе intеllеctual tools necessary for succеss. Evaluation is intеgral, prompting individuals to assess thе crеdibility and rеlеvancе of information, sourcеs, and argumеnts.

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eSchool News

APRIL 7, 2023

The company had a particularly strong showing in the 2023 EdTech Awards , where its Phonics, Reading, and MeÔ was a finalist in the Literacy/Reading Solution category and the company’s Get Set for SchoolÒ won its category and was named the “Best Early Childhood/Kindergarten-Readiness Solution.”Adding

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edWeb.net

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Instead, they are trying to focus the conversations around pedagogy, instruction, and assessment. Rather than thinking about the harm the tool can do, for instance, they are looking at how it changes the way they present information or how they assess student progress.

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Digital Citizenship Advocacy Company Assessment 120

eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2023

Kiana Pendleton, principal of Laurel Magnet School of the Arts in the Laurel School District in Laurel, MS, was recently named the winner of Curriculum Associates’ 2023 Inspire Award. Pendleton began her career in education as an America Reads tutor in Jackson, MS.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2023

In the coming year and beyond, educators and students will continue to deal with fallout from the pandemic, but as they look for effective ways to help students become proficient readers, instructional practices based in the science of reading will become more widely used. We cannot assume that all students have achieved in similar ways.

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AUGUST 4, 2023

Many topics include thorough teacher resources such as lesson plans and assessments. Also available for educators are teacher videos, lesson plans, and webinars. They can even create quizzes to assess their learning. The goal is to inspire the discovery and creative use of knowledge.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Nominations were judged by a panel of education experts, including Laura Ascione, eSchool News editorial director, and Eileen Belastock, CETL, Belastock Consulting. Inspired by those students, he earned a Master of Arts in Teaching and Master of Education from Westminster College in Salt Lake City.

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