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TEACHER VOICE: Students deserve classroom experiences that reflect their history

The Hechinger Report

The students ask about many topics, including tardy policies, access to athletics and clubs, and even treatment by deans and security. Higher engagement correlates with higher productivity, work quality and satisfaction — and even improved attendance rates. They want more diverse classroom experiences.

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PROOF POINTS: Learning science might help kids read better

The Hechinger Report

A growing chorus of education researchers, pundits and “science of reading” advocates are calling for young children to be taught more about the world around them. The theory is that what we grasp from what we read depends on whether we can hook it to concepts and topics that we already know. A new study, published online on Feb.

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Five digital citizenship activities everyone should know about

Hapara

Many kids are online every day, so it’s important for educators to help them stay safe and develop healthy boundaries with technology. Common Sense Education digital citizenship activities Common Sense Education offers interactive activities and lessons that span grade levels. What is digital citizenship in the classroom?

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Video Games Score Points with Teachers on Academic Benefits

EdTech Magazine

As schools continue to legitimize video games, K–12 teachers are realizing it is better to ride this wave rather than fight it , and reframe games as educational tools. SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! Educational Games Capitalize on Interest-Based Learning. by Joe McAllister.

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How digital tools and AI can enhance social studies

eSchool News

From interactive simulations to online databases of primary sources, these tools offer educators a wide array of resources to enrich their curriculum and foster student learning. Social studies education serves as the cornerstone for cultivating informed and engaged citizens capable of understanding the complexities of the world around them.

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5 Tips That Foster Collaborative Professional Learning

EdTech Magazine

The program’s goal was to improve student achievement and higher-order thinking skills through more effective use of educational technology. SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! Educators often criticize technology because it doesn’t always enhance traditional approaches.

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Ways to Build Media Literacy in Your Students, and Why You Should

Waterford

Thanks to the Internet, news can travel around the world at the speed of light. While some look to technology regulations to combat the scourge of fake news, the strongest defense may well be in building a citizenry with strong media literacy skills.[2] Within the past generation, the news ecosystem was well-established.