The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter What is the Learning Pit metaphor? How can this illustration be used with students to help them learn? He also discusses the importance of drawing the Learning Pit correctly and how to teach it to students. He is the creator of the Learning Pit.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Like learning to read by third grade, taking eighth grade math is a pivotal moment in a child’s education. In 2023 and 2024, RAND surveyed more than 3,000 school principals and almost 1,000 math teachers across the country. A working paper analyzing some of the survey findings was released in October 2024. student population.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 2, 2024

Elementary Research on the Internet Provide a list of websites on a topic, specific questions on a worksheet to answer, citation sheets to complete. If you aren’t Copyright ©2024 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved. You can find her resources at Structured Learning. Online Spelling Practice.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

“Several empirical studies have confirmed that students in gamified learning environments achieve higher levels of motivation and cognitive engagement compared to those in traditional classroom settings” (Dehghanzadeh et al., Gimkit: Build collaboration while earning rewards Gimkit is another fun platform for learning games.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 16, 2025

Id wanted to get a kids perspective on brain rot, Oxford University Press 2024 word of the year that describes both low-quality video content and what seemingly happens to the mind after watching too much of it. The fast-paced content ecosystem on social media can likewise affect how students learn and retain information.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

It is particularly popular in elementary schools, often filled with fun and educational activities centered around the number 100. How to celebrate Here are activities I like that blend learning into the celebration of the 100th Day of School: Geography As a class, come up with two locations in each state, to total 100.

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User Generated Education

MAY 17, 2024

But elementary school-age kids do have the natural curiosity, imagination, drive, and ability to come up with innovative ways to change the world for the better. Learning tasks are authentic, relevant, and promote life skills outside of the formal classroom. Not every child is temperamentally suited to be a social entrepreneur.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 24, 2024

Teachers no longer lecture from a dais with student learning contained within the schoolhouse walls. Because of this, educators have come to expect students to participate actively in the learning process and transfer their knowledge from the classroom to life. Students have become digital citizens. So why change?

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 9, 2024

A 2024 survey of college admissions officers shows that many give extra weight to applicants with calculus on their transcripts. I was surprised to learn that its not just students who despise the pressure to take calculus. December 2024). December 2024). High school students in a calculus class.

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eSchool News

MARCH 28, 2025

Nearly 60 percent of surveyed principals also reported using AI tools for their work in 2023-2024. For instance, close to 40 percent of ELA or science teachers said they use AI, compared to 20 percent of general elementary education or math teachers.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2025

In elementary classrooms, the most effective model of blended learning is called the station rotation model. In elementary classrooms, the most effective model of blended learning is called the station rotation model. According to Blended Learning Universe (n.d.),

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

And while the increase in states requiring computer science education is encouraging, millions of students still lack the access necessary to learn, and most states have yet to make it a graduation requirement. “The data is clear: computer science equips students with essential skills for future careers in all industries. .”

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

“Teachers also acknowledged the critical ability to personalize learning for each student and to accommodate diverse learning needs through technology.” “Teachers also acknowledged the critical ability to personalize learning for each student and to accommodate diverse learning needs through technology.”

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Key points: Innovative new technologies and strategies are impacting education in 2024 65 predictions about edtech trends in 2024 Tech-less teaching methods could alienate tech-savvy Gen Zs For more news on edtech trends, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page Does “new year, new you” apply to K-12 education in 2024?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

As we wave farewell to 2023 , we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. Moving away from the pandemic, educators still grapple with learning loss and academic disparities and inequities. This begs the question: What’s next for education? What are the projections for edtech?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 8, 2024

Age Group Familiarity : Select someone experienced with teaching children in your child’s age group, as pedagogy varies significantly between elementary and high school levels. A tutor who accommodates your child’s schedule and learning pace ensures a more productive experience.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

According to the App Association , there will be approximately 1 million unfilled computing jobs in 2024. K–12 schools are creating “SmartLabs,” incorporating modern learning environment technologies like flexible work stations to encourage collaboration, and interactive smartboards for students to present their findings. .

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Students learn to analyze and interpret data, identify patterns and trends, and make inferences based on the information presented in the graph. Encouraging creativity in graphing assignments can make the learning process more engaging and enjoyable for students. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

I hope you'll experiment and learn about Notion. With over 280 courses to choose from, Advancement Course offers subjects in everything from educator wellness to social-emotional learning and more. Review a tutorial to learn Notion basics. Norwood Elementary School. Notion is free for educators.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Playworks has launched SparkPlay, an online, subscription-based education resource to support the continuous learning of safe and healthy play for school and youth development staff. SparkPlay equips teachers and youth development staff with guided learning paths on topics like group management, play facilitation and play systems.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

million may need to downgrade to slower plans–directly impacting K-12 students’ ability to learn. “Nearly every career pathway today demands tech literacy and digital citizenship skills–not just the jobs of tomorrow. ” The report provides specific policy recommendations to close the digital divide in education.

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eSchool News

MAY 15, 2024

But it’s not all bad–educators found success as they dedicated their efforts to improving student engagement and achievement, creating community-based approaches to learning, and inspiring students to become lifelong learners. I have more confidence in my instruction because they aren’t always asking, “Why are we learning this?”

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Her two children, however, were students at one of the targeted schools, Pugh Elementary in the city’s northeastern Denver Harbor neighborhood. Even by Houston ISD’s own calculations, the school is expected to earn a B rating when 2023 and 2024 school “report cards” are released. It had an A rating from the state in 2022.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

For example, four of the 10 top-selling elementary school books are part of The Baby-Sitters Club , I Survived , and Dog Man series. Mysteries are hot right now for elementary and upper elementary. Sometimes, it’s not what we think… We know what librarians are buying for their students.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

SchoolStatus , a leader in K-12 data-driven solutions that empower student success, announced today the launch of its 2024-25 Customer Advisory Board (CAB). La’Toya works as an adjunct instructor for Mississippi State University, teaching Digital Tools for Learning to future teachers. Representing seven U.S.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2023

BOSTON – Clark County School District (CCSD) in Nevada, has made Lexia LETRS ® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional learning programs available to most elementary schools in the district with a plan to continue expanding the program to additional elementary and early childhood teachers and administrators.

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Educate AI Magazine

APRIL 11, 2025

Humans have created AI and are learning from it. Just as the light bulb positively extended reading hours to improve learning and negatively increased industrial work shifts to expand corporate profits, so will AI push and pull humans to balance its polarized implications. Guliyev & Ucok, 2024 ).

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Here are a few specific predictions about what that could look like in 2024 for policymakers, schools and districts, educators, and publishers. It is a body of research from multiple disciplines that helps us understand how people learn to read. The science of reading is not a set of practices.

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eSchool News

MAY 2, 2024

School Specialty , a leading provider of learning environments and supplies to the pre-K–12 education market, today announced the 2024 winners of its annual Crystal Apple Awards, which celebrate teachers who embody inspiration, leadership, and passion in teaching. GREENVILLE, Wis. and Canada.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 24, 2025

Our intent was to get every kid, every day, involved in something positive outside the school day and extend that community learning past the classroom. They wanted to play board games and learn to knit. Weve had a really great start to the 2024-2025 school year, and Engage IRL has played a huge role.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Boston – At the eighth annual CSforALL Summit, VHS Learning has once again made a CSforALL national commitment to advance computer science education. VHS Learning has made a commitment to advancing computer science education every year since the movement’s inception in 2017. Students will also consider the impact of AI on society.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Our educational institutions, from elementary schools to universities, are not immune to the growing threat of cybercrime. This highlights a significant vulnerability: While schools increasingly rely on digital tools and platforms to enhance learning, many lack robust cybersecurity measures to safeguard sensitive data.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 8, 2025

The five-year study, Improving Student Achievement Across State Borders and State Standards, concluded that the print, digital and hands-on program, coupled with high-quality professional learning, raises students standardized test scores. Students in grades 3 through 5 were part of the study from rural and diverse North and South Carolina.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 15, 2022

Norwood Elementary School. Currently, he is pursuing a Doctorate of Educational Leadership at Texas Tech University with an expected graduation date of May 2024. It has been primarily a face to face learning, which has been a refreshing advantage for our smaller, more rural district. So I get 20 and 21 blurred.

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eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2024

But despite these challenges, there are bright spots in teaching and learning. Inspiring district leaders, classroom teachers, and school staff have found unique and innovative ways to engage students in learning, motivating students to see beyond classroom walls and truly immerse themselves in learning.

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EdNews Daily

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Summit K12’s groundbreaking 2024 Adoption Science Curriculum is designed to revolutionize the way Science is taught in Texas. Our new Dynamic Science curriculum covers elementary, middle school, and high school Biology, Physics, and IPC.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

CTE lets students understand the relevance of what they’re learning in school. For K-12 leaders to succeed in creating high-quality CTE programming, here are five key trends and challenges I believe will affect this important field in 2024 and beyond. Students are benefiting from learning about careers at an earlier age.

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