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5 CTE trends to track in 2025

eSchool News

Key points: CTE positions students to develop critical postsecondary skills Connecting learning to career exploration Real-life work experiences: The unseen curriculum for high school success For more news on CTE, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub What do today’s students need to know before they jump into the workforce? While the future is theirs to create, today’s career and technical education (CTE) providers are adapting to meet the moment and giving students access to op

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FETC 2025: Work to Intentionally Create Flexible Learning Environments

EdTech Magazine

One attendee at FETC 2025s Friday session on Cognitive Yoga: How Flexible Space Design Fuels Student Success said that in most modern or flexible classrooms, he sees a hodgepodge of mismatched furniture. Presenter Doug Konopelko, a senior manager of education impact for CDW, noted that the best modern learning environments are intentional. He pointed out the classrooms at Flagler County Schools in Florida as a leading example of intentional and well-executed modern design.

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Building Language Proficiency through Community Engagement

Digital Promise

The post Building Language Proficiency through Community Engagement appeared first on Digital Promise.

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What You Need to Know About Meta Glasses

techlearning

Meta Glasses are one of the newer additions to a growing AI-enabled technology group. Find out how to identify these and what the key features are.

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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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Demo: For Texas Special Education, ULS Checks Every Box

N2Y

Tue. Mar. 04 @ 4 pm Central Join our live demo to see how ULS meets special education needs in Texas. The post Demo: For Texas Special Education, ULS Checks Every Box appeared first on n2y.

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6 ways to save for your child’s future

Twinkl International Publishing

Digest looks at six savings options for your child, including ISAs and trust funds.

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‘Children need to understand the impact that AI has on society’

Twinkl International Publishing

Expert tips for introducing AI concepts to primary-aged pupils.

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Milky Way, Star Trails, and Comets: An Astrophotography Guide – By Benjamin Barakat 

ViewSonic Education

Blessed with breathtaking night skies, my spouse and I often spent evenings gazing at the stars on the porch. One night, during one of these stargazing sessions, I shared my dream of capturing this beauty through photography. With dedication and consistent practice, I turned this passion into a rewarding full-time career. Whether you’re a budding astrophotographer or an experienced stargazer, this guide will equip you with the knowledge and tools to capture stunning nightscapes.

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DfE’s ‘digital revolution’: Using assistive technology to support pupils with SEND

Twinkl International Publishing

Digital revolution in schools continues as DfE prioritises assistive technology training.

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Milky Way, Star Trails, and Comets: An Astrophotography Guide – By Benjamin Bakarat 

ViewSonic Education

Blessed with breathtaking night skies, my spouse and I often spent evenings gazing at the stars on the porch. One night, during one of these stargazing sessions, I shared my dream of capturing this beauty through photography. With dedication and consistent practice, I turned this passion into a rewarding full-time career. Whether you’re a budding astrophotographer or an experienced stargazer, this guide will equip you with the knowledge and tools to capture stunning nightscapes.

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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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Tips for Parents: Ten Ways to Support Learning at Home

Twinkl International Publishing

If youre looking for ways to support childrens learning at home, then our blog is full of handy tips, from creating the right learning environment to encouraging regular reading. Plus, theres a range of fantastic learning activities for kids too.

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This School Librarian Thinks Her Job Is the ‘Best-Kept Secret in Education’

Edsurge

Jami Rhue thought her first stint as a school librarian would be a quick detour in her career as a classroom teacher. But by the time she was heading up her own elementary school classroom in Chicago, she found herself missing the library and longing to teach media literacy again. So it was back to the bookshelves for her. Since 2010, Rhue has been a school librarian at Providence Englewood Charter School, a preK-8 school on the South Side of Chicago serving primarily Black and brown students wh

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Open letter urges government to improve scheme supporting under-fours experiencing food insecurity

Twinkl International Publishing

Third of eligible families missing out on schemes to help under-fours experiencing food poverty.

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How to choose the right digital courses for your students

eSchool News

Key points: School leaders should focus on goals and prioritize lists based on what is needed Online learning programs increase student access, engagement Virtual academies remove barriers and unlock student potential For more on digital courses, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub With an abundance of digital curriculum options in the marketplace, it can feel overwhelming for school administrators to find digital courses that meet the needs of their students.

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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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What percent of teaching assistants cover primary teachers’ PPA?

Twinkl International Publishing

Who's covering primary classes during teachers PPA time?

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Does Math Class Have To Be Fun All Year?

MiddleWeb

Recently when Michelle Russell noticed that winter had drained the joy from her math classroom, she set out to reignite the glow. Checking with other teachers in person and online, she found tools that work. Trashetball, row games, and buzzer competitions top her new list. The post Does Math Class Have To Be Fun All Year? first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Adders in Scotland: Celebrating the Year of the Snake

Twinkl International Publishing

A blog post to learn more about Adders in Scotland and how they link to Chinese New Year

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Vernier Science Education Launches Go Direct® Soil Moisture Sensor for High School and College-Level Science

eSchool News

BEAVERTON, Oregon Vernier Science Education recently launched the Go Direct Soil Moisture Sensor to help high school and college-level students easily and accurately collect data during soil science, agricultural science, environmental science, horticulture, botany, and biology investigations. This wireless sensor, which connects directly to student devices using the award-winning Vernier Graphical Analysis Pro app, is designed to engage students in hands-on learning as they measure the volum

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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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10 Name-Recognition Activities for Children

Twinkl International Publishing

Teach Pre-Kindergarten children how to recognise their names with Twinkl's fun name-recognition activities available to download.

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The EdTech Career Mentorship and Coaching Program

Shake Up Learning

The post The EdTech Career Mentorship and Coaching Program appeared first on Shake Up Learning. This exclusive mentorship program is designed for current and former K-12 educators in the United States who are ready to transition into careers in EdTech. Combining mentorship, personalized coaching, and community support, this program provides participants with the tools, guidance, and accountability they need to navigate their unique career paths.

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Tết Nguyên Đán – Hành Trình Khám Phá Phong Tục Và Sản Phẩm Truyền Thống

Twinkl International Publishing

Tt Nguyn n, hay cn gi l Tt m Lch, khng ch l dp cho n nm mi m cn l thi gian ngi Vit tn vinh gi tr vn ha truyn thng. Nhng phong tc nh gi bnh chng, dng hng t tin, mc o di, hay tng gi qu Tt u mang ngha su sc v l biu tng ca s on t, lng bit n, v nhng li chc tt p. Tt khng ch l l hi m cn l cu ni gia qu kh v hin ti, gip duy tr nhng gi tr qu bu qua nhiu th h.

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How Trump executive orders on immigration, transgender rights may affect schools

The Hechinger Report

This story was produced by Chalkbeat and reprinted with permission. Sign up for Chalkbeats free weekly newsletter. As President Donald Trump took office for a second time, he almost immediately used his executive power to roll back rights for transgender people and immigrants actions likely to reverberate in American schools. Trumps 29-minute inaugural address described a nation in decline, where the pillars of our society lay broken and seemingly in complete disrepair.

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Reimagining Chickering & Gamson's Principles Post-Pandemic: Technology's Central Role in Modern Edu

This white paper examines and proposes revisions to the "Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education" introduced by Arthur Chickering and Zelda Gamson in 1987 for today's technology-driven world.