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Why evidence-based solutions are critical for edtech buying

eSchool News

As districts budget for the 2022-2023 school year, they’ll have some additional funds to spend thanks to the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund created by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

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Powerful Learning With Artificial Intelligence For Educators

Edsurge

It builds on years of work in Digital and Media Literacy and Computational Thinking , including elements of computer science, ethics and additional areas beyond science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Resources such as definitional frameworks and contextualized examples are essential to support AI literacy efforts.

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Technology Sparks Growth Mindset and Innovation in the Classroom

Digital Promise

Our teachers work hard every year for our students, and we are excited that this hard work is reflected in our growth scores,” said Dr. Jason Bell, secondary supervisor and VILS district co-lead for Polk County Schools. Moreover, Chilhowee was named a Tennessee Reward School for being among the top five percent of growth in the state.

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First Day Back to School Activities: First Day Back Stations

The CoolCatTeacher

Secondary ELA Teacher. 5 Easy STEM Activities Any Teacher Can Do. About Angelina Murphy - Secondary SEL Teacher. Angelina Murphy secondary SEL teacher. Angelina Murphy is a secondary English language arts teacher based in Los Angeles. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. Stream by clicking here.

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Why We Need to Talk About Teacher Trauma

Edsurge

“We need to talk about the trauma of teaching through a pandemic,” urges Christopher Bowen, a STEM curriculum specialist for Johnson City Schools in Tennessee. These conversations revealed the value of exploring the distinction between these terms and their implications for student and educator well-being.

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District leaders: Act now to avoid financial disasters after COVID relief funding ends

eSchool News

In 2020 and 2021, Congress passed the CARES and ARP Acts, which created and added to the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Program ( ESSER ). But as many large organizations return to normal, school districts face a daunting challenge: key federal relief funds are set to expire next September.

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Giving Students Flexibility With Competency-Based Education

Digital Promise

Asante Johnson is a technology integration coach and STEM teacher at District of Columbia Public Schools ’ Wheatley Education Campus. When I landed in New Hampshire, I was eager to see competency-based education in action at the secondary level.