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50 Fun Games for Children in the Classroom

Twinkl International Publishing

Take a look at our list of 50 fun games for children you can play in your classroom, perfect for indoor play times or fun, quick breaks between lessons.

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Streamline the Ed Tech Procurement Process in K–12

EdTech Magazine

The key to a smooth procurement process is planning. Most devices can be deployed and refreshed on a relatively predictable cycle, but what does that look like in the uncertain funding landscape K12 leaders are traversing? Todays IT professionals must make smarter, more purposeful choices as they navigate the device lifecycle. Upgrades and refreshes may seem challenging, but they arent unattainable.

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One word, meaningful impact: Creating classroom culture through collective dialogue

eSchool News

Key points: Students’ contributions matter for the collective learning of everyone in the room 3 pillars for building a positive classroom culture Why support for students and a strong school culture are key For more news on classroom culture, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub As educators, we know that small moves make a big difference, but I personally hadnt thought about the impact of just one word.

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Quantum Computing In Education: 5 Things To Know

techlearning

The AI revolution in schools may soon be supercharged by the power of quantum computing

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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

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Every Student Deserves High-Quality Computer Science Education

Edsurge

Imagine youre a ninth grader navigating a world where generative AI, agentic AI and other emerging technologies dominate the headlines. The future feels uncertain, so how do you even begin to decide what you want to be when you grow up? Students today are shaping identities that will guide them through careers spanning the decades ahead. This uncertainty can be daunting, but one thing is clear: Foundational knowledge in computer science will be essential, no matter what paths they choose.

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How Online Proctoring Is Ensuring Cheating-Free Exams?

Think Exam

An Overview:- The advent of technology in the education sector has resulted in better access to learning resources and even assessments for the students. The delays of carrying out remote exams have brought the necessity of scalable and flexible means of testing yet at the same time proves issues on cheating and encourages promoting inequality. […] The post How Online Proctoring Is Ensuring Cheating-Free Exams?

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La noche de San Juan 2025: tradiciones y rituales típicos en España

Twinkl International Publishing

Descubre qu es la noche de San Juan y cmo se celebrar en Espaa este 2025: hogueras, baos nocturnos, verbenas y otros rituales tpicos de esta festividad. Incluimos 5 actividades Twinkl para ensear a los nios sobre la noche de San Juan.

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OPINION: Book bans draw libraries into damaging culture wars that undermine their purpose

The Hechinger Report

For the last four years, school and public libraries have been drawn into a culture war that seeks to censor, limit and discredit diverse perspectives. Yet time and time again, as librarians have been encouraged or even directed to remove books that include LGBTQ+, Black, Latino and Indigenous characters or themes or history from their collections, they have said no.

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Los mejores blogs para mamá en el mes de mayo

Twinkl International Publishing

Descubre los mejores blogs dedicados a mams en este mes de mayo. Inspiracin, consejos, crianza respetuosa, bienestar y creatividad en espacios hechos por y para madres reales.

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The Case for Game Design as an Innovative STEAM Teaching Tool

Speaker: Speakers:

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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Tech Teacher Appreciation Week

Ask a Tech Teacher

Tech Teacher Appreciation Week If you wonder what’s so hard about being a teacher, look at this list of challenges they faced the last few years: AI in classrooms AI homework Diversity in the classroom Keeping parents involved and informed Students not working up to grade level requirements Demands of an expanded curriculum Disrespect from students I won’t go into each of these.

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Hundreds of STEM Grants Have Been Terminated. K-12 Math Educators Will Lose Out

Edsurge

Bruce McLaren has committed his career to understanding how education technologies, especially digital games and intelligent-tutoring systems, can help children learn. At the Human Computing Interaction Institute at Carnegie Mellon University, McLaren develops digital learning games to study how effective they are in the classroom and beyond. One such game is called Decimal Point.

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The math anxiety equation: How to solve for confidence in math class

eSchool News

Key points: Creating a culture where all students see themselves as capable math thinkers starts with leaders Key questions that unleash powerful PLCs Ethical PD: Doing right by the teachers who do right by the world For more news on teachers PD, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub One of my first vivid memories of math is of timed tests. I still remember how visceral my panic felt–sweaty palms, heart pounding–as I scrambled to recall facts before the clock ran out.

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🎉 TEACHER APPRECIATION SALE (50% OFF)

Shake Up Learning

The post TEACHER APPRECIATION SALE (50% OFF) appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Happy Teacher Appreciation Month! For the entire month of May, you can get 3 months in the ALL ACCESS Membership for only $28.50! Thank you for all you do! Shake Up Learning 2025. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blogs author and/or owner is strictly prohibited.

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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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New Webinar - "Protecting the Electronic Devices in Your Library: A Guide for Leaders and Staff"

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Protecting the Electronic Devices in Your Library: A Guide for Leaders and Staff Part of the Library 2.0 Service , Safety, and Security Series with Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : The electronic devices in your library building should be near the top of your list for protection. Some of these items belong to the facility, some to the staff, and some to the patrons.

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Using 3D Printing and Student Input to Aid Accessibility

techlearning

3D printing has provided young adults at one nonprofit an opportunity to design and build their own assistive technology.

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Mental Health Month: The Real, the Woo, and What’s Getting Us Through

Josie Ahlquist

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and I want to hold space for more than just hashtags and hotlines (though those are important, too). This month on the blog, I’ll be spotlighting the real, sometimes messy, often beautiful ways we care for ourselves and each other — especially in higher education. Mental health isn’t one-size-fits-all.

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Discovery Education Reveals Recipients of National Awards

ET Magazine

Discovery Education announced the recipients of the second annual Discovery Education Awards. The Discovery Education Awards honor districts, schools, and educators who accelerate achievement among students by inspiring curiosity and connecting learning to the world beyond the classroom. The Discovery Education Awards recognize those who have positively impacted student learning by adapting and personalizing instruction to better pique curiosity and engagement.

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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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Can AI help us share our stories?

The Thinking Stick

In this episode of the Shifting Schools podcast, Tricia Friedman introduces a month-long challenge focused on playing with ideas. She discusses the importance of crafting personal stories as a means of reflection for educators and introduces a new generative AI bot designed to assist in this process. The episode encourages listeners to engage with the provided resources and share their experiences.

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Developing a proactive, anti-racist approach in schools

Twinkl International Publishing

Leading expert and author Frances Akinde shares successful strategies for developing anti-racist policy and practice in schools.

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OPINION: Calling all California education leaders: This is no time to sit back and watch our world-class systems be demolished

The Hechinger Report

As the nation plunges deeper into chaos, this moment is testing the values, fortitude and courage of Californias leaders. Our states rich diversity, which has transformed and powered Californias economy, is under attack. The world-class universities that have made California home to innovation are caught in the crosshairs of the Trump administrations agenda.

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GMB members to vote on accepting or rejecting 2025 pay offer

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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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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Education researchers sue Trump administration, testing executive power

The Hechinger Report

Some of the biggest names in education research who often oppose each other in scholarly and policy debates are now united in their desire to fight the cuts to data and scientific studies at the U.S. Department of Education. The roster includes both Grover J. Russ Whitehurst, the first head of the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) who initiated studies for private school vouchers, and Sean Reardon, a Stanford University sociologist who studies inequity in education.

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Staff roles and responsibilities in protective security and preparedness

Twinkl International Publishing

The DfE has released updated guidance for schools on preparing for and responding to major incidents.

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All About Vesak Day 2025: Vesak Day Celebrations, Significances and Vesak Day Activities to Do

Twinkl International Publishing

This blog post will help you learn about Vesak Day 2025: Vesak Day Celebrations, Significances, and Vesak Day Activities to Do by offering a comprehensive guide to understanding and observing Vesak Day in 2025. Readers will also gain insights into the various celebrations associated with this important Buddhist holiday, explore its profound significance, and discover a range of meaningful activities they can participate in to commemorate the occasion with their families.

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DfE promises 10,000 new SEND placements, but who will teach the pupils?

Twinkl International Publishing

740 million has been allocated to provide new SEND places, but SEND recruitment continues to struggle.

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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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DaZ Material arabisch-deutsch (kostenlos)

Twinkl International Publishing

DaZ Material arabisch-deutsch kostenlos zu finden, ist nicht immer leicht. Daher haben wir bei Twinkl Ihnen hier passende Materialien fr Ihre arabischsprachigen Schler zusammengefasst - und alle kostenlos verfgbar gemacht. ber 30 zweisprachige Materialien warten nur darauf, in Ihrem Unterricht zum Einsatz zu kommen. Sie sind allesamt von Lehrkrften fr Lehrkrfte entwickelt und mit viel Liebe zum Detail von Menschen fr Sie entwickelt.

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Hacks and tips to tackle seemingly never-ending parent admin

Twinkl International Publishing

From keeping track of important dates to ensuring theyre always fully equipped, admin tasks for parents can be overwhelming.

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La Noche de San Juan en España: tradiciones y rituales típicos

Twinkl International Publishing

Descubre qu es la Noche de San Juan y cmo se celebra en las regiones de Espaa: hogueras, baos nocturnos, verbenas y otros rituales tpicos de esta festividad.

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