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States need to strengthen reading instruction policies

eSchool News

Key points: States should take steps to strengthen teachers’ reading instruction See article: The science of reading, beyond phonics See article: What’s next for literacy learning? Providing professional learning for teachers and ongoing support to sustain the implementation of the science of reading.

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Leading the Integration of AI in a School System

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According to Larry Cocco, Senior Professional Learning Consultant at edWeb.net, it really is a form of “machine learning based on training,” which provides responses based on probability. The paper also recommends developing education-specific guidelines and guardrails for AI.

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Understand and Address Absenteeism with These Strategies

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Boston Public Schools implemented guidelines adaptable to each school’s unique needs, one of the key recommendations being a central attendance team to regularly analyze student-absenteeism data. She underscored the importance of Tier 1 prevention, emphasizing communication, clear guidelines, and fostering positive relationships.

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Harness the Power of Applied AI for Educators

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MindSpark’s public guidelines offer a framework for districts to adopt and adapt as needed, ensuring a responsible integration of AI into educational settings—a great jumping-off point for those who aren’t sure where to begin.

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Policy and Practice: An AI Roadmap

edWeb.net

With generative AI rapidly impacting every sector of society, K-12 school districts need to not only embrace the technology, but also create policy and practical implementation guidelines on its use. Learn more about this edWeb broadcast, Get Future Ready with AI: A Roadmap for District Leaders , sponsored by Writable.

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Tools of the Trade

Digital Promise

An innovative organization provides free tools and resources to make learning accessible to all students. This article originally appeared on Usable Knowledge from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Bring universal learning ideas to life in your classroom by creating and sharing your own educational materials. UDL Studio.

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Navigating a Socially Distanced Classroom for Students with Autism

edWeb.net

Educators need to craft strategies and processes that meet health guidelines and ensure that students understand and adapt to new routines and behavioral expectations. This article was modified and published by eSchool News. Dearmon recommends social scripts, video modeling, visual supports, and prompts. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.