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Most Parents Think Teachers Are Fully Prepared to Deliver Science of Reading-Aligned Instruction; Educators Are Less Optimistic

eSchool News

BOSTON – A national survey of over 800 U.S. However, Lexia’s own nationwide survey of educators[2] found that only 27% of educators felt the same. On the other hand, most of the educators we surveyed have been in the profession for more than six years. Consequently, many teachers want to keep honing their skills in this area.”

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First AI-powered School Year Begins, Ushering in a New Era in Education

eSchool News

NEW YORK – Students are gearing up for the 2023 school year, and new research from Brainly reveals that AI is an integral element in middle and high school students’ academic life – even as educators debate and worry whether the revolutionary technology belongs in the classroom. Where are students going for help? To their AI tools.

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Top 10 Digital Tools for the Classroom

Kitaboo on EdTech

The best digital tools for the classroom are the ones that provide an easy interface, facilitate collaborations, simplify communication between students and teachers, offer quick analytics for administrators, and are cost-efficient. Best Digital Learning Tools for Future-Ready Classrooms. Moreover, the platform is free for teachers.

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Teachers As Researchers: The Power of Mindset

Digital Promise

I used to make changes in my classroom based on intuition - I just know what my students need - but found that intuition alone wasn’t enough to truly spark student learning. That quest to prove the effectiveness of my own practice started my interest in finding “research-based” teaching practices.

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Do It Right the First Time: How to Maximize Your Edtech Investment

Edsurge

Unfortunately, so are school budget restrictions, unmanageable workloads and aging (not to mention underperforming) classroom technology, to name just a few concerns. Let’s explore the four principles that schools and districts should follow in order to maximize the potential of new classroom technology. Get ready for implementation.

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What Does It Take to Put Inclusive Curriculum Legislation Into Practice?

Edsurge

As an Asian American, a former classroom teacher and a resident of Illinois, I got involved with AAAJ Chicago to learn how I could support local schools and districts. Professional development is a key part of building awareness of this absence and a knowledge-base for the educators who will be teaching students directly.

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How Can School Leaders Personalize Learning? New Book Offers a Guide.

Edsurge

A recent survey of by the state education technology directors association, or SETDA, put personalized learning at the top of the list of state priorities. There were definitely students in that classroom that left those classrooms without that ability. Personalized learning has been an education buzzword for several years.