The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter What is the Learning Pit metaphor? How can this illustration be used with students to help them learn? On today's episode, fifth-grade teacher James Nottingham, author of Teach Brilliantly , explains how he uses this example with his students, discusses misconceptions, and explains to students how the learning process works helps them grow and be more successful.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Education has come a long way since the focus on “reading, writing, ‘rithmetic” In Ask a Tech Teacher posts, we’ve covered many teaching strategies: Behavior Learning Theory Depth of Knowledge (DoK) Flipped Classroom Frayer Model Growth Mindset Habits of Mind Mindfulness Orton-Gillingham Project-based Learning (PBL) Socratic Method Standards-based Grading Understanding By Design Unschool VARK model Visible Learning Whole Brain Teaching Any of these might be perfect for yo

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The post How School Districts are Integrating Generative AI into their Policies appeared first on Digital Promise.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Key points: New learning tools encourage all children to see themselves as engineers and problem solvers poised to make a difference in the world First-ever National STEM Festival welcomes student innovators Elementary-level STEM education fosters our future innovators For more news on engineering curriculum, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub Bringing public science learning beyond its onsite exhibits and programs, the Museum of Science, Boston has launched Youth Engineering Solutions (YES)

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FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Students writing by hand have more active brains than when they typing, researchers recently found.

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MiddleWeb

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Lee Hancock's "Talent Zones" provides a new perspective on developing talent and a growing a healthy frame of mind in all our students and children – one that leads to confidence and success. School leader Virginia Hornberger urges teachers, coaches, parents to read it. The post 10 Tools to Help Kids Develop Their Talents first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Marketplace K-12

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Private equity-based Unleashed Brands owns child-focused franchised businesses including My Little Gym, Premier Martial Arts, and Urban Air Adventure Park. The post K-12 Dealmaking: Sylvan Learning Scooped Up by Unleashed Brands; Cognia Acquiring CenterPoint Education Solutions appeared first on Market Brief.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE) has re-endorsed Classworks® for an additional three years. The CASE Executive Committee designated the award-winning platform as a CASE-endorsed product that delivers high-quality assessment and instructional resources to special education teachers and students. CASE has recognized Classworks as a tool that “successfully addresses the inherent challenges of special education,” since 2010.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

EPS Learning, the leading provider of PreK12 literacy solutions, continues to drive the market forward with the announcement of its new AI-powered EPS Reading Assistant. Designed specifically to engage and support striving readers, the assistant utilizes advanced speech recognition and Keep Reading EPS Learning Advances PreK-12 Literacy Launching AI-Powered Reading Assistant The post EPS Learning Advances PreK-12 Literacy Launching AI-Powered Reading Assistant appeared first on American Consort

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Edthena

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In the news EdWeek recently published a Spotlight on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education, featuring news and insights on how AI is impacting and transforming education. The reporting highlights the necessity for teachers to integrate AI into their teaching methods. Additionally, underscored throughout the reporting is the need for educational systems and policymakers to adapt to the rapid advancements in AI technology, ensuring that both teachers and students are equipped with the necessar

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Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

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

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

ParentSquare President and Founder Anupama Vaid has also been honored with ASU+GSV Summit’s Power Of Women Award ParentSquare, the award-winning unified school-home engagement platform for K12 education, has been named to the 2024 edition of the GSV 150: GSV’s annual Keep Reading ParentSquare Named to the 2024 GSV 150: The Top Growth Companies in Digital Learning & Workforce Skills The post ParentSquare Named to the 2024 GSV 150: The Top Growth Companies in Digital Learning & Workforc

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SplashLearn

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Understanding how to teach vowels is crucial in guiding kids through the early stages of literacy. Vowels are the core of nearly every word, and mastering them sets a foundation for reading and writing. However, vowels can be tricky for kids because they have multiple sounds and can often sound similar to one another. This […] The post How to Teach Vowels to Kids: A Step-by-Step Guide first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Discovery Education today announced that it will continue its partnership with National Heritage Academies (NHA), which provides DreamBox Math by Discovery Education and supports students’ conceptual understanding of math as they grow confidence in the subject. DreamBox Math fosters the Keep Reading Discovery Education Renews Partnership with National Heritage Academies Bringing Adaptive Math Resources to K-8 Students The post Discovery Education Renews Partnership with National Heritage Acade

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Mark Smithers

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Windows 11, the latest iteration of Microsoft's operating system, is equipped with advanced artificial intelligence capabilities that have the potential to transform the way we interact with our devices. From AI-powered tools like Paint Cocreator and Smart App Control to the productivity features of Microsoft Teams, Windows 11 offers a range of functionalities that can enhance efficiency and streamline tasks.

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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

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

A visit with school architect Jay Litman on how the overall learning anvironment of the building and classrooms matter to a student’s behavior and learning and engagement.Jay established “Litman Architecture/Educational Consulting Group, LLC,” a new architectural and planning consulting firm. Keep Reading SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT AND LEARNING : AN ARCHITECT’S POINT OF VIEW The post SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT AND LEARNING : AN ARCHITECT’S POINT OF VIEW appeared first on American C

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Key points: The Talents Unlimited model and edtech resources play a role in this educator’s strategy 5 of the biggest education trends in 2024 Edtech tools to beat our state of emergency in reading and math achievement For more news on instructional strategies, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Keeping gifted students focused and engaged in learning can be challenging.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The Cook Center is providing Loudoun County VA schools with excellent resources foir student and educator mental health through their “ParentGuidance.org” program. Learn about it with representatives from both. The post STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES IN LOUDEN COUNTY SCHOOLS appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in Education.

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

MINERAL WELLS, Texas — On many Friday nights in this rural stretch of north Texas, you can find Judith Echanique working the concession stands, flush with local fans. “I’m always here,” said Echanique, whose 10th-grade daughter and fifth-grade son attend the local public schools. On this February night, she was serving hot dogs, nachos, soda and candy to boosters of the JV and varsity soccer teams.

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

This story was produced by The Dallas Morning News and reprinted with permission. WASHINGTON — A professional poker player turned TikTok billionaire is helping to bankroll Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s push to oust Republicans who stymied his school choice agenda. Jeff Yass, the Pennsylvania options trader, has spent more than $209 million in the past decade promoting school choice and pro-voucher candidates.

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