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5 easy tools that support project-based learning

August 13, 2021July 19, 2021 by Laura Ascione

Tools for project-based learning can augment impactful lessons that help students develop key life skills.

Educators know project-based learning isn't simply another teaching strategy--tools for project-based learning are a great way to engage students by solving challenges that link classroom learning to real-life…

3 familiar tools that enable trauma-informed teaching

July 7, 2021 by Larissa McCauley, Music & Technology Teacher, Perry Hall Christian School

Trauma-informed teaching is likely to be an essential skill for teachers as students return to full-time in-person learning this fall

While the awareness of trauma-informed teaching has been a concept I have grappled with, teaching amidst the COVID-19 pandemic has moved this concept to the forefront in terms…

3 ways students can develop solid online research skills

July 7, 2021 by Lesley Vos, Contributing Writer, eSchool News

Teaching students how to be critical evaluators of information they encounter during online research is an essential life skill

Educators can help students evaluate online information efficiently. Its volume keeps growing, and it's significant for young people to know how to separate the gems from the garbage…

Here’s why civics education should teach students how to self-govern

July 6, 2021 by Fred Fransen, Ph.D, CEO, Certell

A strong civics curriculum begins in school, but it continues with lifelong learning--here's what civics education should teach students.

Self-government has never been easy, and we are witnessing a true division of opinion about how our government should work. A solid civics education can prepare students to…

7 under-the-radar digital learning tools to try this fall

August 13, 2021July 2, 2021 by Laura Ascione

It never hurts to try new digital learning tools--and summer is a great opportunity to explore potential new additions to the classroom

There are some well-known and much-loved digital learning tools that are part of every educator's must-try list, but why not throw some new resources into the mix?

Are your students ready for their next step?

July 1, 2021July 1, 2021 by Doris Zahner, Ph.D., Chief Academic Officer, Council for Aid to Education

The case for authentic assessment of essential college and career skills to improve student outcomes in college and career.

After more than a year of virtual learning, many educators and parents are investigating approaches to accelerate learning to ensure students are ready for their next step. Learning…

What makes a good digital math tool?

June 25, 2021 by eSchool News Staff

$As popularity and usage of digital tools rises, it's important to know what, exactly, makes a good digital math tool with a laptop and calculator.$

We recently spoke with Texthelp’s Chief Technology Officer, Ryan Graham, on the current state of edtech tools in math and the future of math education. As popularity and…