EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The most highly sought-after services in K–12 education today represent the staffing gaps in school systems across the country. Full-time cybersecurity professionals are nearly impossible to hire and retain in K–12 organizations due to high demand for these talents and budget constraints. Instructional technology positions are also disappearing, as some district leaders are quick to cut professional development and instructional tech budgets.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter I do get pretty angry as I go on forums about Artificial Intelligence in Education. It seems often that the attitude is one of “gotcha” in terms of “catching” students using AI to “give them the answers.” The problem with this is that we're missing the whole point of AI.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

E-Books and Online Libraries in Modern College Education One of the most significant archives of human knowledge and learning’s quiet companions, libraries have made an undeniable impact. As far back as history reaches, they played a vital role in helping students. We wouldn’t be where we are without them. Their shelves are stacked with the wisdom of civilizations, offering a passage through time for anyone willing to explore them.

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Education Elements

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In a previous blog, “Implementing the Best in Imperfect Conditions” Chelle Minnihan and I skimmed the surface of three essential conditions for effective implementation. Now, we venture deeper into these crucial aspects and how they can help you achieve your district’s goals.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Education launched an unusual marketing blitz. It includes a TV ad that encourages people to go into teaching, especially to promote more diversity in the teaching profession. “Experience the unique joy of helping students thrive,” the public service announcement says as it depicts a range of people working with students.

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MiddleWeb

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Learning focused schools have a collective growth mindset and a shared belief that every student can learn and grow. Education leaders Ron Williamson and Barbara Blackburn share six characteristics that define such schools and offer ideas about how to accomplish each one. The post Six Characteristics of a Learning-Focused School first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Key points: Innovators are questioning certain mainstays about U.S. education See related article: 10 TED-Ed Lessons to get students thinking For more news on education trends, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page In education, there is no shortage of debate. Conversations around proficiency, assessments, grading systems, and professional development are all too familiar.

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Education Superhighway

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In today’s digital age, access to the internet is more critical than ever. It’s not just a luxury; it’s a necessity for education, job opportunities, and overall well-being. 51.6 million U.S. households are eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), but millions have yet to apply. The EducationSuperHighway Contact Center plays a pivotal role in removing obstacles from the application process for hundreds of eligible households each month, ensuring they can reap the

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

All about the South Carolina DEN STAR Teacher Design Team.We’ll be talking to Niesha Butler who is a team partcipant and an Instructional Designer at Richland School District #2 in South Carolina … and also from Discovery Ed, Angela Lance Keep Reading UNLEASHING THE POWER OF TEACHER DESIGN TEAMS The post UNLEASHING THE POWER OF TEACHER DESIGN TEAMS appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in Education.

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The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.

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techieMusings

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

It was an absolute honor to be a guest alongside Howard Levin on the National Association for Independent Schools’ #NewViewEDU Podcast, hosted by Tim Fish.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – ParentPowered PBC , an education technology company that provides Ready4K research-based digital family engagement programs, today announced the appointment of Luis Duarte as the Company’s Chairman of the Board. A Director on ParentPowered’s Board since 2020, Duarte’s appointment to Chairman recognizes his entrepreneurial and impact investing experience, significant Company contributions, and commitment to the continued growth of ParentPowered.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

By Brian Heyward “During a hot afternoon in the living room of an old Victorian mansion, the 7-foot window is open and the curtains are blowing in the breeze generated by the thunderstorm that just passed through the area. On Keep Reading Navigating Biases, Beliefs, and Behaviors in Ourselves and Others The post Navigating Biases, Beliefs, and Behaviors in Ourselves and Others appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in Education.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2023

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Discovery Education, the worldwide edtech leader, today announced that the Spanish and English versions of Science Techbook for Texas by Discovery Education for K-8 and Biology students is now available for use in classrooms statewide. This dynamic core instructional curriculum Keep Reading Discovery Education Launches New, Core Instructional Curriculum for Texas in Spanish and English The post Discovery Education Launches New, Core Instructional Curriculum for Texas in Spanish and English appea

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

This story was originally published by The 19th. In September, when billions of dollars in child care funding were about to expire, a Senate subcommittee convened to discuss solutions. It was there that Sen. John Kennedy laid out the partisan tension at the heart of what’s billed as a bipartisan issue. He agreed that child care was an investment in the current and future workforce.

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