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Concepts to Classroom Practices: New Resources to Support Collaborative Learning

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Our Work Reports Blog About Popular Searches Research Digital Equity Micro-credentials Inclusive Innovation Networks & Programs League of Innovative Schools Verizon Innovative Learning Schools Our Work Reports Blog About Jobs Concepts to Classroom Practices: New Resources to Support Collaborative Learning June 13, 2025 | By Judi Fusco and Linette Victor Key Ideas The Mapping, Clarifying, and Communicating Key Ideas about Collaborative Learning team is thrilled to announce a series of resourc

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What K–12 Leaders Need to Know About KOSA (Again)

EdTech Magazine

The Kids Online Safety Act was initially introduced as legislation in 2022. The U.S. Senate voted to pass the bill at the time, but it was not put to a vote in the House of Representatives, preventing it from becoming law. Now, Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., and Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., are reintroducing the bill with changes intended to address lawmakers’ original concerns with its language.

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AI Is Still an Unknown Country — and Teens Are Its Pioneers

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When artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT were first introduced for public use in 2022, Gillian Hayes, vice provost for academic personnel at the University of California, Irvine, remembers how people were setting up rules around AI without a good understanding of what it truly was or how it would be used. The moment felt akin to the industrial or agricultural revolutions, Hayes says.

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Need Summer Activities? Try These

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Last year, we posted books you might like to read this summer. Now, we’ll focus on what to accomplish with your summer. Here are popular AATT articles. Pick the ones that suit you: How to Keep Learning Fresh Over the Summer 15 Skills To Learn this Summer and Use Next Year 6 Tech Activities for Your Summer School Program 12 Tech Tasks To End the School Year Here’s How to Motivate Summer School Students Seven Fun Math Activities for the Summer Break How to Blend Learning with Play for a Kid-

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From RESPECT to Co-Creation: Integrating AI into Higher Education Course Design through Backward De

This article explores how educators can ethically and effectively integrate generative AI into higher education using the RESPECT and CREATE frameworks, fostering student co-creation, critical thinking, and inclusive course design through backward design.

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I’ve Taught Gen Z for Almost a Decade. I’m Split on the So-Called Gen Z ‘Split’

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No generation is a monolith. That should go without saying. But over the past year, there’s been a growing narrative in business and media circles that Gen Z, a cohort born between 1997 and 2012, is starting to split in two. One half is described as entrepreneurial, image-conscious and highly motivated. The other is labeled cautious, emotionally overwhelmed or disengaged from traditional career ambition.

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Many states picked diploma pathways over high school exit exams. Did students benefit?

eSchool News

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. When 18-year-old Edgar Brito thinks about what he’ll do in the future, mechanical engineering is high on the list. The senior at Washington state’s Toppenish High School first considered the career after he joined a STEM group in middle school. In a ninth grade class, he researched the earning potential for a STEM degree (“so much more money”) and the demand for mechanical engineers (“explodin

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Counslr Launches in Texas to Increase Access to Mental Health Support for Staff and Students

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New York, NY – Counslr , a leading B2B mental health and wellness platform , announced today that it has expanded its footprint into the State of Texas starting with a partnership with Colorado Independent School District (ISD) in Colorado City, TX. This partnership will empower students and staff to prioritize their mental health by enabling them to access unlimited live texting sessions with Counslr’s licensed and vetted mental health support professionals, who are available on-demand, 24/7/

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How AI Can Personalize Learning for Every Student

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Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Teachers strive to personalize learning for every student, but between time, the ability to quickly access data, and individual student needs, they’re under a lot of pressure. It’s no surprise that teacher burnout is rising, and more teachers than ever are leaving education. Fortunately, AI can help. During the edLeader Panel “ Supporting Every Student: How AI Makes Personalized Learning Possible ,” Brian Galvin, Chief Academic Officer at Var

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Wearable tech helps students overcome central vision challenges

eSchool News

Central vision loss–a condition that impairs the ability to see objects directly in front of the eyes–can have profound academic and social impacts on K-12 students. Because this type of vision loss affects tasks that require detailed focus, such as reading, writing, and recognizing faces, students with central vision impairment often face unique challenges that can affect their overall school experience.

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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT - ClassDojo for Districts Provides One Platform That Offers District-Level Control and World-Class Privacy–At Zero Cost

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ClassDojo for Districts offers one unified platform for districts that offers secure two-way messaging, single sign-on, automatic rostering, and full message histories

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Make Tuition Agreements Work Smarter—for Your School and Families

A well-crafted tuition agreement is more than paperwork—it’s a powerful tool for protecting your school and building family confidence. This guide helps private and independent K–12 schools reduce legal risk, improve collections, and foster long-term trust with families. Learn best practices for drafting enforceable agreements, communicating clear expectations, and navigating challenges like payment disputes, custody conflicts, and continuous enrollment.

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Ignite Reading Again Approved as 1:1 High-Dosage Early Literacy Tutoring Provider in Massachusetts

eSchool News

BOSTON — Ignite Reading — a Science of Reading-based virtual tutoring program serving students in 18 states nationwide — today announced its approval by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to continue providing 1:1 high-dosage evidence-based literacy tutoring to K-3 students across the commonwealth. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey’s administration called on her state to invest heavily in high-dosage tutoring (HDT) earlier this year, earmarking $25 millio

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The Top Uses of Flex Periods in Schools

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Flex periods are transforming the school day by providing students with the space to receive personalized support, engage in meaningful enrichment activities, and prepare for life beyond the classroom. In today’s educational landscape, flex periods serve as a powerful tool to address a wide range of student needs, from academic catch-up to social-emotional learning, and everything in between.

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The Power of Voice: How Oracy Supports Wellbeing

Twinkl International Publishing

Three key steps for integrating oracy into wellbeing initiatives: creating safe spaces, modelling "Wellbeing Oracy," and promoting active listening and empathy.

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What is the Significance of Cloud Syncing for a Computer Based Exam?

Think Exam

To understand the term computer based exam we first notice that all the information that is entered to one local system (e.g. a laptop in the examination hall) may appear at another, far more powerful, central computer (e.g. cloud) in real time or with a certain delay. In the environment of a computer based […] The post What is the Significance of Cloud Syncing for a Computer Based Exam?

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The Case for Game Design as an Innovative STEAM Teaching Tool

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Searching for innovative ways to deliver integrated STEAM education that also help students attain industry-ready skills? Then this punchy 30-minute thought leadership webinar is for you. Join fellow education leaders as we share: National data on STEAM performance and student engagement that indicates post-pandemic learners are craving inspired intervention 10 research-backed reasons why game design is the leading method for practically teaching integrated STEAM education An inside look at live

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GCSE Maths Past Papers – Revision for Edexcel, AQA and OCR

Twinkl International Publishing

This revision support offers a library of GCSE Maths past papers (for Edexcel, AQA and OCR) in addition to structured guidance and exam tips.

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Bringing Inclusive Play Outdoors: Why it’s important, and how to make it happen

Twinkl International Publishing

The benefits of play, and particularly of playing outdoors, are not to be understated. Outdoor play benefits health and wellbeing in myriad ways, and is a critical part of learning and development for children and young people. For those with special educational needs or disabilities, outdoor play can be even more vital in supporting development, and a powerful way to meet individual needs.

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The Biodiversity of Microhabitats: A World Beneath Our Feet

Twinkl International Publishing

Discover the hidden world of microhabitats, tiny ecosystems teeming with life. Explore soil biodiversity, minibeasts, and outdoor science activities for young learners.

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استخدام التكنولوجيا داخل الفصل الدراسي

Twinkl International Publishing

تعرف على طرق وأساليب استخدام التكنولوجيا داخل الفصل الدراسي مع مجموعة من الأدوات التي تدعم المدرسين في العملية التعليمية. فعّل حسابك واشترك لتستفيد بكل ما نقدمه.

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Meeting the Evolving Financial Needs of K-12 Private Schools

Private and independent schools rely on tuition to provide excellent learning experiences for all students, so it’s important to have a tuition and billing management solution that fits the unique needs of your school and families. Learn how the right technology provides the following benefits: Automated invoicing and PCI-compliant payment processing Integrations into financial aid solutions and student information systems Reporting and analytics to provide up-to-date financial insights Read thi