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Personalizing history for more impactful student learning
Social studies teachers can help students personalize history by embracing individualized pathways and oral or local history projects
Playing to win: The vital role of research in the future of esports
As esports communities become more popular, research-proven practices will be critical in supporting esports athletes and programs
5 elements of a strong math intervention program
Encouraging staff collaboration and consistent monitoring can help your district build an effective math intervention program
4 ideas to infuse critical thinking in ELA and social studies
When our students are taught to embrace the hallmarks associated with critical thinking, educators can be assured that students are on the road to a bright future
Many educators say video is more effective than text-based content
The State of Video in Education 2022 found that 94 percent of educators agree that video directly contributes to improvement in student performance
How teachers can make history current this Presidents’ Day
Educators universally agree that the key to success is finding high-quality digital resources for Presidents' Day instruction
3 resources for building engaging paperless lessons
Digital tools help this educator turn compelling historical events into even more engaging digital learning experiences that bring complex moments in history to life
How to foster antiracist learning environments in schools
Antiracism is a continuous process that requires fighting for equitable systems and policies for all
Using evidence-based math programs to address learning recovery
Solutions that are supported by research and evidence can help districts as they guide students through learning recovery
4 predictions for computer science education in 2022
After COVID helped shrink the technology gap for students, there has never been a better time to go all-in on computer science education
How coding shapes students’ future success
Here are three major and far-reaching reasons why building coding skills in students should start as early as possible
8 virtual field trips for STEM education
Top 10 of 2021: In-person field trips aren't possible during the pandemic, but virtual field trips offer fun learning experiences for students
How technology impacts literacy
Top 10 of 2021: Literacy education is evolving to meet the needs of a modern society--but the basics of picking up a physical book remain important
21 great tools for AR and VR in the classroom
Top 10 of 2021: AR and VR resources offer educators a way to construct immersive and engaging learning experiences for all students
4 education predictions for 2022
From the end of COVID closures to the great potential of universal pre-K, here’s where I see education heading in the new year
How to support older struggling readers
A former special education teacher shares how to identify and support struggling readers in middle and high school--even in a remote learning environment
5 reasons we greatly value our online literacy platform
How one K-4 elementary school is using its online literacy program to prepare its students for the third-grade reading test and reach learners across all reading levels
How scholastic esports helps students’ academic achievement
Esports offers many benefits, and key among them is its ability to boost learning outcomes and career interest for select student groups
4 ways online tutoring helps our at-risk, low-income district achieve goals
Here’s how we’re using our online tutoring platform to break through the barriers of running a district where 78 percent of the student population is at-risk
4 ways a STEAM-centered curriculum is critical to youth education
Purposefully designing STEAM programming can make fields such as computing, AI, and space exploration interesting and approachable for youth
3 approaches to help students become responsible cyber citizens
A holistic and proactive approach will help educators empower students to become responsible cyber citizens in an increasingly tech-centric world
How math learning supports the future of work
A strong math learning foundation positions students for personal and professional success as they move through life
4 ways to incorporate student voice, choice, and SEL into learning
SEL assessment data can enhance student voice and choice frameworks and help facilitate important conversations
3 ways to prepare for rigorous math learning
With middle schoolers 11 weeks behind where they would be in a ‘normal year,” teachers should focus on the areas that trip students up
Leveraging digital testing to build student confidence
With digital testing, multiple data points become key to creating confidence in students
Building the ‘why’ into a districtwide literacy implementation
A dean of elementary literacy explains how she is working with multiple stakeholders to get buy-in across a large district
4 reasons to rethink middle school math acceleration practices
Given past research and present COVID learning gaps, district leaders may want to evaluate current middle school math acceleration programs
Using digital comments to enhance feedback on student work
During the pandemic, digital comments and communication helped more students ask questions and seek support when needed
4 tips for an effective digital citizenship program
Identifying the issues facing your school and learning how to prevent those issues is a proactive way to approach digital citizenship
5 strategies to help students build literacy skills
After more than a year of pandemic learning, students' literacy skills have suffered--here are some fun ways to get back on track
2 teacher perspectives on ELLs and learning loss
Teachers need support to succeed in a post-pandemic climate, including technology and additional opportunities for ELLs to build their learning
How peer feedback can improve student writing skills
If students leave campus without refined writing skills, we’ve done them a great disservice--peer feedback plays a critical role in the development of strong writing skills
3 activities that will turn classroom robots into SEL power tools
Classroom robots are great for STEAM lessons, but they also lend themselves naturally to SEL--a lead makerspace educator explains how she blends the two in some of her favorite activities
4 ways to support the growing role robotics will have in society
Here’s how edtech providers can buoy educators’ efforts to teach tomorrow’s inventors to embrace the future through robotics
How one educator made computer science a “must” during COVID
The eSchool Media K-12 Hero Awards, sponsored by Trox, highlights inspiring examples of education during the COVID-19 pandemic
500 digital learning activities for the in-person or virtual classroom
As teacher stress mounts during pandemic learning, free daily digital learning activities can help engage students throughout the entire 2021-2022 school year
4 SEL success tips for elementary schools
Here are the steps one elementary school principal took to ensure both initial and long-term success of a social emotional learning curriculum for grades K-5
Students turned their love for their pets into a business breakthrough
An entrepreneurship program encouraged a group of students to brainstorm and power through a few roadblocks as they created an app for pet lovers
How digital books connect vulnerable students with reading
Digital books connect all students with reading opportunities--but vulnerable populations, in particular, see huge benefits
How 5 student entrepreneurs built a mental health tool for their peers
