The Hechinger Report

MAY 2, 2024

ASTON, Pa.— In Jodie Murphy’s kindergarten class, math lessons go beyond the basics of counting and recognizing numbers. On a recent morning, the children used plastic red and yellow dots for a counting exercise: One student tossed the coin-sized dots onto a cookie sheet while another hid her eyes. The second student then opened her eyes, counted up the dots and picked the corresponding number from a stack of cards.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 2, 2024

Is using AI in your essay writing unethical and a potential reason your teacher may debate your work’s authenticity? Let’s find out the truth through the Ask a Tech Teacher team: Ethics and the Use of AI in Essays AI-driven tools and their use in creative writing, specifically with the purpose of writing essays, have long been a subject of heated debate.

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Edsurge

MAY 2, 2024

Balloon archways surrounded the stage as the superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District, Alberto Carvalho, last month announced what he hailed as a pioneering use of artificial intelligence in education. It’s a chatbot called “Ed” — an animated talking sun — which he described as: “our nation’s very first AI-powered learning-acceleration platform.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 2, 2024

BOCA RATON, Fla. – It doesn’t take much searching to spot the fallout from the newest Florida law seeking to erase DEI, or diversity, equity and inclusion, from public campuses. Several weeks ago, for example, staff offices at Florida Atlantic University’s Center for Inclusion, Diversity Education and Advocacy in Boca Raton were vacant, with name plates blank and abandoned desks, plus LGBTQ+ flags, posters and pamphlets left behind.

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MAY 2, 2024

Key points: Technology can help schools overcome challenges How a district’s focus on data is advancing student growth 3 key strategies for district leaders to build a resilient educator workforce For more news on district management, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub From new policies to shifting budgets to technology, school decision makers are no strangers to change.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 2, 2024

To boost enrollment and meet workforce needs, many states are offering free community college programs. It’s a well-intentioned (and bipartisan) idea to help people get the credentials they need, and states build their supply of college-educated workers. But does free really mean free? Do these programs effectively bring students back to college? And does saying something’s free diminish its value?

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eSchool News

MAY 2, 2024

Key points: Other industries could have strategies that fill today’s teacher shortages Educational leaders must leverage collaboration for success Years after pandemic closures, we’re seeing their effects inside our schools For more news on district management, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub There is a critical teacher shortage across the United States.

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MiddleWeb

MAY 2, 2024

Sparking Creativity in the World Language Classroom by veteran educators Deborah Blaz and Tom Alsop provides examples from language programs showcasing how creativity can be integrated into curricula to engage our students, writes Spanish teacher and ELM coach Melinda Stewart. The post Building Skills in the World Language Class first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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MAY 2, 2024

GREENVILLE, Wis. – School Specialty , a leading provider of learning environments and supplies to the pre-K–12 education market, today announced the 2024 winners of its annual Crystal Apple Awards, which celebrate teachers who embody inspiration, leadership, and passion in teaching. Each year, students, parents, administrators, fellow teachers, family, and friends nominate teachers who go above and beyond to touch the lives of students every day.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

MAY 2, 2024

Full-time online private high school opens registration for fall 2024 with new additions to its more than 200 courses Online learning is an increasingly popular option for secondary students whose circumstances require a more flexible class schedule or who want Keep Reading Massachusetts Mayflower Academy Now Accepting Applications The post Massachusetts Mayflower Academy Now Accepting Applications appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in Education.

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Brainscape

MAY 2, 2024

Brainscape is a powerful study tool for the fast, efficient learning and retention of knowledge-heavy content, from the law and veterinary science to language and flight protocols. Here's how other educators and students are using Brainscape to rise to their challenge ! Law school students use Brainscape to retain the enormous volume of law content required to pass the bar exam From Ulysses N.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

MAY 2, 2024

Thinking Maps are visual patterns that correlate to specific cognitive processes with a whole-school, brain-based approach to teaching and learning designed to build foundational critical thinking, problem-solving, comprehension, and communication skills necessary for academic success. The Maps provide a shared Keep Reading TEACHING CRITICAL THINKING FOR LONG TERM LEARNING WITH THINKING MAPS The post TEACHING CRITICAL THINKING FOR LONG TERM LEARNING WITH THINKING MAPS appeared first on American

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 2, 2024

With the growing trend towards hybrid work setups, the need for accessible, on-the-go training has never been greater. From mastering core job responsibilities to understanding company protocols and honing software proficiency, there’s a multitude of training needs to address. That’s where corporate training apps come in. These apps offer flexibility, delivering learning materials directly to your team’s devices.

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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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American Consortium for Equity in Education

MAY 2, 2024

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MAY 2, 2024

An eBook app is a digital tool that allows learners and readers to access a wide array of digital content on various devices. These apps offer interactive elements to expand your audience and boost sales. One of the biggest reasons why so many publishers and content creators rely on custom eBook apps is because they take care of the entire publishing, editing, formatting, designing, marketing, and sales processes.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

MAY 2, 2024

New Mexico Connections Academy is the first online school to establish a HOSA Chapter in the state, demonstrating its commitment to providing high-quality online education that values career and industry exploration New Mexico Connections Academy, a tuition-free online public school Keep Reading Five New Mexico Connections Academy Students Qualify for HOSA-Future Health Professionals Internationals After Receiving Accolades at State Leadership Championship The post Five New Mexico Connections Ac

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 2, 2024

Learning in classrooms is progressing and becoming more productive with each passing day. Interactive eBooks in classrooms have brought about a revolution in K-12 learning, higher education, and even corporate learning techniques. Using electronic books and interactive content , all kinds of readers and learners can comprehensively learn at their own pace, brainstorm various solutions, and gain hands-on experience.

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This white paper examines and proposes revisions to the "Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education" introduced by Arthur Chickering and Zelda Gamson in 1987 for today's technology-driven world.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

MAY 2, 2024

BlazerWorks, one of the nation’s first comprehensive special education advisory service providers, today announced its Special Education Advisory Team has reached thirty members, including teachers, school psychologists, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, school nurses and school administration professionals committed to enriching Keep Reading BlazerWorks’ Special Education Advisory Network Reaches 30 Professionals Nationwide The post BlazerWorks’ Special Education Advisory N

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