Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2023

Teachers can leverage the power of thinking routines developed by Project Zero at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education to help students develop their metacognitive muscles. This practice fosters metacognition, critical thinking, and self-awareness as students navigate more advanced concepts and analyze their growth over time.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

2023 calculations by the UNESCO Global Education Monitoring Report reveal that fewer than 1 in 5 countries have legislation in place to prevent and act on cyberbullying in school. ” At the center of the study was a new, easy-to-implement protocol for secondary school teachers to use to help increase reading fluency of their students.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

18, 2022 – Many students don’t have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® (AP®) classes due to limited availability of AP® course offerings or certified instructors to teach the classes. In fact, 86% of high school students who take at least one AP® course attend college. Boston – Feb.

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The Innovative Educator

MARCH 8, 2020

In the age of technology, planning for secondary students has become a bit easier as many schools already use platforms like Google Classroom, Schoology, or Microsoft Teams. Additionally, childcare is not as a big of a concern for older children, but what about elementary school students? Joining is free.

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Waterford

OCTOBER 21, 2020

The sudden shift to online or hybrid learning during the COVID-19 pandemic has created plenty of challenges for students, schools, and parents. Chief among those is determining how to support students with special educational needs. Here are a few ways schools can support families of special needs students.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

BILLUND, Denmark — To celebrate the second annual World Play Day, LEGO® Education is inspiring teachers to experience purposeful play firsthand by giving students and teachers Permission to Play. Once you see students engaged and learning through play, it clicks and the question goes from how to how do we add more?”

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Key points: Digital learning is a key part of students’ school experiences As technology evolves, so, too, do students’ learning opportunities See related article: Is AI the future of education? Edtech tools, connected learning experiences, and 21st-century skills all play a role in preparing students for the future.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

From preschool through high school, LEGO® Education provides a continuum of hands-on, playful learning solutions that engage every student’s natural curiosity. These solutions help students develop 21st century skills such as critical thinking and problem solving, while also encouraging them to become lifelong learners.

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eSchool News

JULY 28, 2022

July 28, 2022) — Discovery Education —the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place—today announced a host of new enhancements to its award-winning K-12 platform. Among the latest enhancements made to the Discovery Education K-12 learning platform for back-to-school are: .

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Traditional public schools alone aren’t responsible for the student debt or skilled labor crises — but a longstanding Massachusetts education experiment has shown promise at addressing both. Every year, Bay State voc-techs are so popular that there are long waitlists for students who wish to attend.

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Discovery Education

MAY 14, 2023

From Teacher Appreciation Week to shifting technologies, it’s a busy time in education. For this edition of the DE EdTech News Roundup, we’ll cover: Appreciating Teachers The "Tech" in EdTech Insights from Education Leaders Appreciating Teachers In case you missed it, May 8 – 12 was Teacher Appreciation Week! million educators.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 10, 2023

Charlotte, NC — Arkansas’ LISA Academy public charter school district today announced the renewal of its partnership with worldwide edtech leader Discovery Education. Discovery Education is the global edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports instruction wherever it takes place. Mystery Science.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 15, 2016

The following three sections detail the range of best practices found by researchers to be critical for ensuring educator growth and success: Effective Administrator and Teacher Leadership. 2004; Alliance for Excellent Education, 2011 ). educators, and Catherine Lewis, who conducts academic research on lesson study.

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MindShift

MARCH 18, 2018

While it’s easy to envision using math picture books in elementary school classrooms, literature for older grades poses a bigger challenge. The two occupy opposite ends of the secondary math spectrum — seventh-grade pre-algebra and 12th-grade calculus, respectively — and both have found ways to strengthen student engagement through reading.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 30, 2021

VHS Learning has a distinguished 25-year history of supplementing face-to-face education with quality online learning that provides high school students expanded curriculum offerings. As a nonprofit, our focus over the last 25 years has been providing schools and students with equitable access to quality education.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

In partnership with the Center for Global Education at Asia Society , the League of Innovative Schools has launched innovation study tours –– a learning opportunity focused on deeper learning and equity. Education at Asia Society. Tony Jackson Vice president for the Center for Global Education at Asia Society.

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Edsurge

MAY 12, 2021

Thanks to the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) and its $6.1 What Students Want It might seem counterintuitive to deemphasize rigorous academic review when students around the country are progressing more slowly than in previous years. After all, good schooling is a perennial goal.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

But just because students can doesn’t mean they will. Over the course of their education, I estimate that K-12 students walk through the doors of approximately 40 teachers. How can we motivate students to want to evaluate their own learning? Students must effectively use the data available to them—especially.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Charlotte, NC — Minnesota’s South Washington County (SoWashCo) Schools today announced a new partnership with Discovery Education supporting science education in K-8 classrooms across the district. Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 28, 2021

With the COVID-19 pandemic affecting the learning environment of students, Wizprodigy is looking to bring together creative young minds by offering a unique way for students to learn about STEM and gain hands-on experience in robotics while providing them with an opportunity to compete for scholarship prizes. With approximately 1.3

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Gradelink

OCTOBER 7, 2021

In general, schools visit their state’s dept of education to complete the needed forms which are generally due between June and September for the following year. For more information, go to the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education website. The process of receiving funds varies from state to state.

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Doug Levin

APRIL 21, 2016

Secretary of Education Richard W. Yet, understanding this history is crucial to understanding the meandering path we are on with respect to determining the best and appropriate future role for the federal government with respect to educational technology – a task I have set out for myself in a series of posts on this very topic.

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iLearn Technology

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Prodigy is a game-like fantasy world where students engage in math along their adventures. Prodigy is a virtual world where students can play together with classmates. In the virtual world, students are wizards who learn magic and spells to defeat over 100 monsters. Curious about how we use technology at Anastasis?

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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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Reading By Example

JUNE 27, 2016

I attempted a schoolwide action research project this past year around literacy and engagement. We used three strategies to assess growth from fall to spring: Instructional walk trends, student engagement surveys, and digital student portfolios. It is available for Kindle , Nook , and iBooks. ASCD Arias). .

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Reading By Example

JUNE 27, 2016

I attempted a schoolwide action research project this past year around literacy and engagement. We used three strategies to assess growth from fall to spring: Instructional walk trends, student engagement surveys, and digital student portfolios. It is available for Kindle , Nook , and iBooks. ASCD Arias). .

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2022

This year’s 9th most-read story focuses on instructional strategies for better student engagement. Student engagement has long been an indicator of growth and progress, and in the wake of the pandemic, it will prove essential for academic and social-emotional recovery. 4: Hands-on learning.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 26, 2019

Recent research has shown that SEL increases high school graduation rates, and post-secondary enrollment and graduation rates, as well as employment rates and wages. SEL also decreases behavioral issues, dropout rates, drug use, and teen pregnancy, so the advantages of including it in elementary and secondary classes are clear.

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eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2016

We are looking forward to supporting Virginia Beach’s students and parents, as well as their dedicated educators, with this new initiative.”. The adaptive content system automatically evaluates each student’s skills and preferences to deliver the “just-right” level of instruction to maximize learning gains.

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edWeb.net

MAY 30, 2019

According to Matt Renwick, Author and Principal of Mineral Point Unified School District, WI, in a recent edWebinar , complex authentic student learning experiences require complex assignments that not only demonstrate content knowledge but should also gauge enthusiasm, communication skills and habits of mind. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards recognize the dedicated efforts of education professionals across K-12 departments, including IT, curriculum, instruction and administration. The program received an influx of inspiring nominations that highlight the innovation and selflessness of educators in schools and districts across the nation.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

“When you look at college mission statements, they’re loaded with grand pronouncements about the skills and habits of mind they’re going to inspire in their students,” said Alexander McCormick, an associate professor of educational leadership and policy studies at Indiana University Bloomington.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The field of education is no less affected by these technologies. In K-12 education, a focus on ethical considerations is of critical importance. Many teachers and education leaders select and use AI-powered tools despite little background in computer science or artificial intelligence.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 30, 2023

Blended learning seamlessly weaves together online and in-person learning experiences to boost student engagement and meet the unique needs of a diverse class by providing flexible pathways through learning experiences. This positively impacts their motivation to engage with tasks.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 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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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

A critical topic for schools, communities, and most importantly, our students, is what teachers do in the classroom to nurture ALL students, create a sense of belonging, and keep educational standards high. Her, “4 Things Great Principals Don’t Do,” was the most read and shared Education Week post of 2017.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 12, 2016

President Bush promotes his “No Child Left Behind” education agenda during a visit to Kirkpatrick Elementary School in Nashville, Tenn., But hindsight is a very different vantage point for Cassellius, who is now Minnesota’s commissioner of education. “It Monday, Sept. Photo: AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite.

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