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SEL in Your Classroom

Ask a Tech Teacher

SmartBrief, news on technology in education, recently published an article, Uniting technology and SEL to teach the whole child, on the importance of SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) in an educational landscape shaped by COVID-19. I know firsthand the power of SEL, both as a teacher and as a former student.

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How edtech supports teacher work-life balance and wellbeing

Neo LMS

One of the greatest lessons I learned as a former educator turned e-learning company leader is that an organization is only as successful as its employees. Teachers work best when they have the time to build teacher-student relationships, manage their workload, and have the time to recharge in their personal lives. .

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STUDENT VOICE: Teachers assign us work that relies on rote memorization, then tell us not to use artificial intelligence

The Hechinger Report

At the beginning of the school year, each of my 11th grade teachers stated that they would not tolerate students using AI platforms, such as ChatGPT, to complete assignments. It’s easy for teachers to admonish students not to use ChatGPT and then blame them when they do. Take AP Psychology. Sounds fascinating and enlightening, right?

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Long Island, NY School District Addresses Youth Mental Health Crisis With Opening of New Wellness Center

eSchool News

Many are struggling to manage the stress and complications of everyday life. Studies show that students who are healthy both physically and mentally are more likely to excel in all aspects of academic achievement, including academic performance, education behavior, and cognitive skills and attitudes.

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OPINION: Community colleges have a lot of work to do helping students overcome learning gaps post pandemic

The Hechinger Report

The ability to access a free, high-quality education in North Texas changed my life. I benefited greatly from the ways community colleges meet students where they are and wrap their arms around them. It was the first time I connected with someone based on shared academic interests despite entirely different lived experiences.

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Students Need a Holistic Approach to Pandemic Recovery

Edsurge

Millions of students across the United States spent their summers in learning and enrichment programs, many of which employed intensive tutoring designed to bring math and reading scores up to grade level. That experience showed me that high-dosage tutoring can't be the only tool we offer students after the disruptions of COVID-19.

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What Are CASEL Competencies and How Technology Can Help

ViewSonic Education

CASEL competencies are the foundation of academic success, educational equity, relationship building, and professional growth. In modern schools and academic settings, training these competencies and relevant soft skills can be as important as teaching the subject-specific class material.