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November - Pathways to Progress

November, 2025

November - Pathwaysto ProgressNovember, 2025

AI Supporting Writing AI Supporting Writing

Image 1: A heading reads "Sentence Starters." Below, the text says: "Provide sentence starters for any topic, assignment, standard, or objective." A subheading encourages: "Support student learning with sentence starters aligned to your standards!" Image 2: A heading reads "Vocabulary List Generator." Below, the text states: "Generate a list of vocabulary words based on a subject, topic, or text." The subheading says: "Create vocabulary lists for students to use when writing in your content." Image 3: A heading reads: "PROMPT: 'Adverbs for Strong'." Below this is a list titled "GENERATION:" with five adverbs and definitions: Powerfully: In a way that has great strength or force. Effectively: In a manner that produces a desired result; successfully. Vigorously: In a strong, healthy, and energetic way. Intensely: In a way that is very strong or extreme; with great focus or effort. Robustly: In a strong, healthy, and vigorous manner; well-developed. Image 4: A heading reads "Rubric Generator." Below, the text states: "Generate a custom rubric for any assignment."
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Save time creating writing rubrics with MagicSchool!

How to use MagicSchool AI's Tools- Rubric Generator

MagicSchool Moments! MagicSchool Moments!

The image is a newsletter section titled "MAGICSCHOOL MOMENTS!" It highlights Angela Bailey, a 7th grade ELA teacher, who created an outstanding custom tool in MagicSchool AI to support strategic student seating arrangements. There is an enthusiastic shout-out with celebration emojis and an encouragement to check out the tool via a link labeled "HERE!"
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The image is a newsletter section titled "MAGIC SCHOOL MOMENTS!" It features multiple shout-outs: Mrs. Lois Malbrough and Mrs. Karla DeLeon, 10th-grade ELA II teachers at Klein Forest High School, recognized for using the MagicSchool Writing Feedback Tool and creating a custom tool aligned to the ELA II STAAR rubric to enhance writing growth. Ms. Tyree Lewis, 6th-grade Science teacher at Ulrich Intermediate, praised as a top MagicSchool user who has mastered seven different tools to boost efficiency and empower students. Mrs. Amy Bonnaffs, 6th-grade ELA teacher at Hofius, acknowledged as the most active MagicSchool teacher for September, skilled in using the ECR Feedback Coach to help students improve their writing skills. The section includes celebratory emojis like stars, books, rockets, and pencils to emphasize achievements.
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The image is a newsletter section featuring shout-outs to three teachers using MagicSchool AI: Mrs. Vanessa Riley, 10th-grade English II teacher at Klein Oak High School, who uses MagicSchool to evaluate student one-sentence poem responses from Schoology Assessments with AI feedback to streamline grading while maintaining thoughtful evaluation. Mrs. Sarah Angers, 9th-grade English I teacher at Klein High, who collaborates with Raina in MagicSchool to provide meaningful essay feedback, using AI as a second scorer to create targeted groups and support writing growth. Ms. Damaris Barcenas, 8th-grade Science teacher at Hildebrandt, who enhances classroom activities with MagicSchool tools like rubrics, poster ideas, and creative scenarios to boost engagement and creativity through AI support. The section includes star and writing-related emojis to celebrate their innovative teaching approaches.
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Magic Moments Nominations

Do you know someone is making MAGIC with MagicSchool? Fill out this form and share the MAGIC!

MagicSchool Leaderboards MagicSchool Leaderboards

The image is a leaderboard titled "Writing Feedback Top 10 MAGIC Makers." It lists the top ten educators recognized for their contributions, along with their schools or departments: Josh Lovoi, DOREB Warriors Miranda Pereira, Klein High (Home of the Bearkats) Vanessa Riley, Klein Oak High School Desmond Tucker, Wunderlich Intermediate Leanne Pope, Schindewolf Intermediate School Sarah Angers, Klein High (Home of the Bearkats) Zina White, Klein Cain High School Christy Stewart, Kleb Intermediate School Magda Jimenez, Blackshear Elementary School Evangeline Mitchell, Klein High (Home of the Bearkats) The design includes school names and mascots to celebrate their achievements in writing feedback.
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Top 10 MagicSchool Users

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The image is titled "Top 10 Magic School TOOL" and lists popular MagicSchool AI tools including: RAINA WRITING FEEDBACK WORKSHEET GENERATOR CUSTOM CHATBOT LESSON PLAN ACADEMIC CONTENT PROFESSIONAL EMAIL QUIZ/ASSESSMENT TEXT REWRITER STANDARDS UNPACKER The list highlights key tools used by educators within the MagicSchool platform.
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Top 10 MagicSchool Tools Used

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The image is a leaderboard titled "Writing Feedback Top 5 English Magic School." It lists the top five elementary schools recognized for writing feedback: Eiland Elementary Blackshear Elementary Greenwood Forest Elementary Bernshausen Elementary McDougle Elementary (mascot: McDougle Lions) The design highlights the schools' names and ranks.
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Top 5 Elementary Campuses Using the Writing Feedback Coach

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The image is a leaderboard titled "Writing Feedback Secondary Top 5" featuring the top five schools recognized for writing feedback: Klein High School Kleb Intermediate Krimmel Intermediate Klein Cain High School (mascot: Klein Cain Hurricanes) Doerre Intermediate (mascot: Warriors) The design highlights the school names, ranks, and mascots where provided, under the Magic School banner.
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Top 5 Secondary Campuses Using the Writing Feedback Coach

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November MagicSchool Spotlight Challenge November MagicSchool Spotlight Challenge

The image is a newsletter section titled "Tool of the Month Spotlight – Klein ISD Writing Feedback Coach." It features a table listing various Feedback Coach tools for different subjects and grade levels, including English, Science, Social Studies, and World Languages. The section highlights the goal of the tool: to provide fast, personalized, and standards-aligned feedback on student writing by analyzing content, organization, and conventions while offering actionable next steps for improvement. Instructions on how to participate include: Getting the custom Writing Feedback Tool from the District Magic School Website or the provided link. Describing the writing assignment with the prompt. Attaching or pasting the rubric. Uploading or pasting student writing (with a reminder to protect privacy by excluding full names). Generating feedback with optional focus or action items. Using feedback to create small groups and share with students. Sharing successes by posting in the "Magic Moments Nomination." The right side of the image includes a purple cloud graphic with the "MAGIC SCHOOL" label.
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MagicSchool AI Talent Show MagicSchool AI Talent Show

The image is a promotional flyer for the "MagicSchool AI Talent Show." It invites districts and teachers to showcase how they use MagicSchool-powered AI tools to enhance student outcomes and build AI literacy in classrooms. The flyer explains the contest process: Teachers submit a short entry describing what they created using MagicSchool (lesson plans, prompts, projects, or student work). Each submission enters the district into a contest and also enters the teacher into a raffle. There is no tracking or extra work, and unlimited submissions are allowed. Prizes for districts include: DonorsChoose funding for district projects ($1500), with one winner per district size category (Small, Medium, Large). National recognition via MagicSchool’s social media, blogs, and webinars. The Golden Mic District Trophy and bragging rights as the 2025 MagicSchool AI Talent Show Champion. Prizes for teachers include: Entry into a raffle for gift cards, classroom mini-grants, and exclusive MagicSchool swag. National features in social media, blogs, newsletters, and AI in Education spotlights. The Golden Mic Teacher Trophy. The contest runs from October 27, 2025, to December 15, 2025. For more details and to submit entries, there is a website link: forms.magicschool.ai/talent. At the bottom right, there is a QR code next to the "SUBMIT YOUR ENTRIES" button, likely linking to the submission form.
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This fall, MagicSchool is inviting districts and teachers to step into the spotlight and share how they’re using AI to drive student outcomes & build AI literacy in their classrooms.

Submit your entry, win prizes, share your talent!

Join the AI Talent Show here!

Supporting the Instructional Priorities in the Library Supporting the Instructional Priorities in the Library

A newsletter titled "November Library Services" hosted by Klein ISD Libraries. It lists library events including: November 8th: Makerfest at Klein Cain High School Klein Intermediate Libraries Podcast Challenge starting November 6th and due November 21st, with a note to see your librarian for more information. The newsletter highlights eBooks on topics such as Factors and Multiples, Ratios and Rates Reasoning, and Division. It mentions that ProQuest SIRS offers many nonfiction ebooks and suggests checking out titles on Capstone. A "Resource Spotlight" section encourages exploring biographies, pictures & videos, and articles. It promotes Britannica as a resource full of articles, primary sources, interactives, and photos, available to all Klein ISD students and staff, with a note to see the campus librarian for details.
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A library services announcement titled "Library Services Curriculum Connections." It is divided into three sections by school level: Elementary: Encourages checking out Gale Elementary books that include math games. Intermediate: Highlights an article titled "Gale Mental Math Magic: the '9 Number' Trick" and suggests using Wayground’s Voyage Math to assign quick activities by skill or TEK. High School: Advises students needing more practice, ebooks, or tutorials to visit EBSCO Learning Express on their Dashboard, logging in with Google to get started. A note at the bottom instructs users to log in via their Dashboard before clicking links.
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Kami to Support Writing Kami to Support Writing

Kami Library

Did you know that Kami has a library filled with resource templates that you can use right now to support writing using the Klein ISD Curriculum? We are talking about Claim-Evidence-Reasoning templates, Plot Organizers, and Main Idea & Supporting Details templates.


The best part is that you can use the Split & Merge tool to add the template into the middle of your curriculum materials for your students, easy-peasy!

How to Use the Kami Library: Find Free Teaching Templates in Under 1 Minute

Seesaw to Engage Families K-2 Seesaw to Engage Families K-2

Family Access in Seesaw

Share student learning with their family in Seesaw with a QR code, an email, or an invite link.

Resources to share with Families:

Getting Started with Seesaw for Families (English)

Getting Started with Seesaw for Families (Spanish)

Navigating Seesaw as a Family Member


Are you a new teacher to Seesaw? Start here

Fostering Family Engagement with Seesaw

Upcoming PD Upcoming PD

This image is a promotional flyer titled "FROM TEACHER MAGIC to STUDENT SPARK." It invites viewers to join the MagicStudent Pilot Kickoff on November 11th or 13th, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The event promises an experience from the student perspective, showcasing how AI can spark creativity, enhance feedback, and transform classroom learning. The overall tone is enthusiastic and encouraging participation in this innovative educational event.
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Sign up for Nov. 11th from 7pm-8pm via Teams here.

Sign up for Nov. 13th from 7pm-8pm via Teams here.

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Meaghan O'Hara
Instructional Officer for Digital Learning & Libraries

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