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Leveraging edtech for differentiated instruction

eSchool News

Key points: Edtech makes differentiated instruction manageable and measurable Edtech teaching strategies that drive sustainability Quality over quantity: Rethinking edtech time in the classroom For more news on edtech trends, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Meeting the diverse learning needs of students has long challenged educators who recognize that each student processes information differently and progresses at their own pace.

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Can Students Expect a Relevant Education to be Delivered by Irrelevant Educators?

My Island View

As a veteran teacher of forty years in the classroom, let me be clear, teachers are not completely at fault for becoming irrelevant in their profession. It results from a system that doesn’t prioritize Professional Development for its teachers. It is a system developed in the eighteenth century that devised a way to teach its teachers and the model has been carried on ever since.

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The ED is dead! Long Live the ED!

eSchool News

Its not often I have trouble finding people to discuss the politics of public education. Of course, nothing is usual about this administration’s first few weeks. So I was happy to have this conversation with The Cato Institutes Neal McCluskey, Director for The Center for Educational Freedom, who may not leave you happy with what he has to say, but maybe less worried.

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Teaching at a Crossroads: How AI is Reshaping the Classroom

Educate AI Magazine

The introduction of artificial intelligence is changing education, prompting teachers to reevaluate their roles and methods. While uncertainty and fear accompany this change, educators are encouraged to embrace growth and experimentation with AI tools. By fostering critical thinking and maintaining personal connections, teachers can enhance their impact and adapt meaningfully to this transformation.

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Enhancing Higher Education with Generative AI: A Responsible Guide

Generative AI holds tremendous promise for all stakeholders in higher education. But guardrails are needed. Strong governance that empower instructors are at the core of a responsible approach to using generative AI in academia.

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Fostering metacognition and AI integration for ELLs

eSchool News

Key points: AI complements metacognition by offering adaptive learning experiences Revolutionizing storytelling with AI: Empowering ELLs Asking the right questions: Unlocking the full potential of AI tools For more on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Metacognition, or the ability to think about ones own thinking, is a crucial skill for English Language Learners (ELLs) across all content areas.

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Is Everyone Too Freaked Out About Screen Time?

Lightspeed Systems

Screen time. Just two words, and yet they spark debates in school board meetings, parent forums, and education conferences across the country. The concern is understandableparents, educators, and policymakers all want what’s best for students. But like most hot-button topics, the conversation around screen time in schools often lacks nuance. A recent Wall Street Journal article (that we provided screen time data for) reports that students in grades one through twelve now spend an average o

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Discovery Education Offers Free Guide to Improving Career Readiness

ET Magazine

Discovery Education has a new free guide for educators. Entitled Expanding Opportunities: How District Leaders Can Champion Career Readiness , this new guide provides school leaders with a comprehensive roadmap to improving students career readiness, as well as actionable strategies, exemplars, and solutions for overcoming common obstacles to workforce preparedness.

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Spring Break Refresh: AI-Powered Classroom Management Strategies to Save Time

Shake Up Learning

The post Spring Break Refresh: AI-Powered Classroom Management Strategies to Save Time appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Spring Break is here, and for teachers, its the perfect opportunity to reset, recharge, and set up time-saving strategies that will make the last stretch of the school year smoother. If youve been dealing with constant disruptions, repeating expectations daily, or struggling to keep up with parent communication, AI tools can help you streamline your Continue Reading The pos

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ParentSquare Announces 2025-26 Advisory Council Members

ET Magazine

ParentSquare announced the appointment of ten new members and seven returning members to the 2025-26 ParentSquare Advisory Council. The advisory council is an invitation-only group of K-12 communications, technology, and administrative leaders who use ParentSquare for school-home communication. Council members serve two-year terms, helping to inform future development plans for the platform and serve as a peer-to-peer forum for discussing best practices and pressing issues in school communicatio

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Resources for Teaching the 2025 Mathematics Curriculum

Twinkl International Publishing

If youre looking for maths curriculum resources to help you make the most of the NZ 2025 curriculum, look no further! Weve collated them here for you.

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Enhancing School Device Management for Improved Learning

Schools face increasing challenges as technology becomes integral to education. Efficient device management is essential for maximizing technology use and safeguarding investments. Our article discusses the importance of tracking devices, outlines current challenges, and suggests modern solutions that go beyond traditional methods like Excel. Learn how advanced tracking systems can streamline operations, improve maintenance, and offer real-time updates for better resource allocation.

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5K Monitors Vs. 4K Monitors for Creatives: Which is Best?​

ViewSonic Education

If youre a creative professional, choosing between a 4K monitor and a 5K monitor is more than just picking a screenits about finding the right canvas to bring your vision to life. Both options offer stunning visual clarity, but they shine in different ways. So, how do you decide which one deserves a place on your desk? Keep reading as we dive into the details to help you make an informed choice.

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PPA in teaching: Frequently Asked Questions

Twinkl International Publishing

Stay up-to-date with changes and events in primary education using our handy news feed. Includes articles from trusted sources about the web.

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OPINION: During civic learning week, let’s push for national progress toward a more perfect union

The Hechinger Report

Two hundred and forty-nine years ago, the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence pledged their lives, fortunes and honor to what has become the worlds longest-standing experiment in constitutional democracy. Yet as we prepare to celebrate America at 250, warning signs abound that we may be failing their charge. National pride in America is at a record low, coinciding with desperately low scores on the nations civics report card from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP).

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‘We need a curriculum that enables school leaders to do what works for their context’

Twinkl International Publishing

Solving the SEND crisis Expert witnesses call for curriculum changes that empower educators to meet the needs of their learners.

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Quickly Create Personalized Learning Experiences that Work

How can we actively engage learners 24/7, on their level and according to their interests, while respecting their learning styles? It’s not impossible. In this guide: Explore how to transform traditional, one-way videos into two-way interactive learning experiences Understand different types of artificial intelligence (AI), including - Generative vs.

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‘We cannot resolve the SEND crisis without teaching assistant reform’ MP Laurence Turner tells House of Commons

Twinkl International Publishing

Turner calls for teaching assistant workplace divide and prejudice be removed.

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Changes to the law on bereavement leave after pregnancy loss

Twinkl International Publishing

Parents who suffer an early miscarriage will now be entitled to bereavement leave.

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Conservative MP criticises SSSNB as Employment Rights Bill reaches report stage

Twinkl International Publishing

Employment Rights Bill reaches next stage: Whats said about the SSSNB?

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8 Fabulous Sensory Bin Idea for Toddlers and Preschool

Twinkl International Publishing

A collection of teacher-made sensory bin ideas to help your children develop a range of fundamental skills.

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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.

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‘Lack of consistency’ impacting how mainstream schools support children with SEND

Twinkl International Publishing

Promoting inclusion the stories of struggling schools and pupils amidst SEN crisis.

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Government urged to expand children's reading formats to include audiobooks

Twinkl International Publishing

Research reveals popularity of audiobooks has risen amongst children and young people.

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Is creativity the key to standing out in a digital world?

Twinkl International Publishing

How developing creative skills in KS2 can set pupils apart from machines.

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