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Advancing digital equity through teacher leadership

eSchool News

I was a chemist, not a teacher. As I sat in the principals office interviewing for a teaching role at a school closer to my home than the factory where I conducted polymer research and development, I faced a tough question: Where do you see yourself in five years? Not here. Not teaching. Maybe exploring the world. Can you say that in an interview? I did.

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TCEA 2025: 10 Ways K–12 Schools Can Secure Their Microsoft and Google Environments

EdTech Magazine

Hackers dont have to use very sophisticated, high-tech exploits to get into a schools security system. Sometimes, schools unintentionally make it easy for bad actors to enter their networks by failing to take some very simple security measures in their cloud collaboration suites, said Tom Schmidt, a senior account executive at ManagedMethods, during a 2025 TCEA Convention & Exposition session in Austin, Texas.

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Elevating Innovation 2024: Conference Reflections and Takeaways from Educators

Digital Promise

In November 2024, Digital Promise and Verizon Innovative Learning hosted the third annual Elevating Innovation Virtual Conference. The event attracted educators from across the country and around the world. Attendees had the opportunity to learn about the latest educational trends, emerging technologies, and innovative strategies shaping education directly from education and edtech experts like 2022 Hawaii State Teacher of the Year Whitney Aragaki; Hey, Mrs.

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Subscriber Special: February–Discounted Group Training

Ask a Tech Teacher

Every month, subscribers to our newsletter get a free/discounted resource to help their tech teaching. February 5th: Group Professional Development Pick a topic: Tech infused Teacher/Classroom Writing With Tech Building Digital Citizens 20 Webtools in 20 Days Differentiation There is limited availability so sign up fast! Here are general guidelines: up to 10 people per class (same low price–$750) delivered via Google Classroom each class is about four weeks Normally, we charge $750 for fiv

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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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RTI and MTSS: A Powerful Blueprint To Help Every Student Thrive

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast , internationally recognized educator Mike Mattos shares practical strategies for implementing RTI (Response to Intervention) and MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) effectively. Discover actionable tips to ensure every student thrives, avoid common mistakes, and build a framework for success in your school.

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Why Don’t Early Childhood Programs Have Access to Substitute Teachers?

Edsurge

Its that time of year when seemingly everyone has the sniffles, and many people are laid up with a cold, the flu or some other unsavory affliction. While staff absences are rarely seamless in any setting, in K-12 schools, there is at least a system designed to support such occurrences. Public school districts have a reserve of substitute teachers they can tap into when sickness spreads and staff begin to call out.

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When Early Learning Serves as a Catalyst for Change

Edsurge

Early learning is taking center stage in education, and for good reason. As schools across the country face resource constraints and potential teacher shortages, innovative approaches to early childhood education are yielding impressive results. By using data to guide instruction, building community ties and focusing on targeted help for students, some districts are seeing remarkable turnarounds in academic performance.

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The Remembered Success Effect: Adding Easier Math Questions Can Boost Student Motivation

techlearning

A new study of the remembered success effect finds that adding less challenging questions to the beginning or end of an assignment can improve student motivation.

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Organize, Summarize, and Cite Your Research with One SciSummary

Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler

Working on an advanced degree? Organize, Summarize and Cite your research with AI in SciSummary. Easy to use! The post Organize, Summarize, and Cite Your Research with One SciSummary appeared first on Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler.

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Enlighten AI: How to Use It For Grading

techlearning

Enlighten AI is smart grading assistant developed to improve student feedback.

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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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Britannica Empowers Districts Working with Newcomers and Multilingual Learners

eSchool News

CHICAGO With U.S. schools welcoming an increasing number of students in the U.S. who speak English as a second language and may require tailored English instruction and social support, Britannica Education is stepping up to the challenge. The company has unveiled a suite of new features, services and products across its K-12 product line designed to equip teachers with the tools they need to empower multilingual learners (MLLs) and student newcomers.

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PBIS in High Schools

Minga

High schools are dynamic and challenging environments where students transition from adolescence to adulthood, balancing academics, social pressures, and emotional growth. How can schools create an environment that supports this journey while addressing behavior challenges and fostering academic success? The answer: Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS).

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Leveraging the Super Bowl for Media Literacy

The Thinking Stick

Links: Three ways to leverage the big game (free pdf download) Sponsor: Neulight and their MTSS AI product IntelliTier Summary In this episode of Shifting Schools, Jeff Utecht and Tricia Friedman discuss the intersection of the Super Bowl and media literacy. They explore how educators can leverage the Super Bowl’s advertising to teach students about media literacy, storytelling, and critical thinking.

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Edtech Show & Tell: February 2025 -- ISE, TCEA & More

techlearning

New edtech products that have caught our attention this month

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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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Decoding AI: A Classroom Approach to Writing in the Generative Era

Educate AI Magazine

The advent of synthetic text-generating chatbots has impacted writing and, more specifically, student writing. Those impacts have ranged from apocalyptic to promising collaborative support. Pundits have raised questions about the need for students to write pieces if the AI bots can write for them. What are the advantages of using synthetic text generation?

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Discussing the Professional Standards for Assisting Teaching in Wales

Twinkl International Publishing

The Professional Standards for Assisting Teaching in Wales is a guidance document to push towards excellent professionalism as well as a high standard of effectiveness by TAs in Wales. TAs are encouraged to contribute meaningfully to the educational journey of students whilst still focusing on their own professional development and growth.

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The Value of Struggle: Preserving Meaningful Learning in an AI Age

Educate AI Magazine

This article was initially published as Gen-AI x Gen-Z/Alpha by Nick Potalitsky in Educating AI. We thank Nick and the author, Marta Napiorkowska, for permission to republish it. When AI arrived on the educational scene, I wasnt entirely surprised. I had been teaching about the ramifications of developing AI for several years through a course called Science in Literature, which begins with neuroscience-based understandings of consciousness and then turns to tackling millennia-old questions such

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Fresh ESL Resources from January!

Twinkl International Publishing

Fresh * New * ESL Resources to Boost Your Lessons!

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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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Just Right Reader Donates 315,000 Books to North Carolina Schools Impacted by Hurricane Helene

American Consortium for Equity in Education

In support of North Carolina schools in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Just Right Reader recently donated 315,000 books to support students in grades K-2 throughout northwest and western North Carolina. The books, which are included in Just Right Readers Keep Reading Just Right Reader Donates 315,000 Books to North Carolina Schools Impacted by Hurricane Helene The post Just Right Reader Donates 315,000 Books to North Carolina Schools Impacted by Hurricane Helene appeared first on American Co

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How to Teach Times Tables: Proven Tricks for Fast Learning

SplashLearn

What’s 7 times 8?” A long pause. A guess. A wrong answer. Many parents know this struggle. Flashcards, drills, frustrationlearning times tables can feel like a battle. How to teach time tables in a way that actually works is a common question. Some children memorize them quickly, while others struggle no matter how much they […] The post How to Teach Times Tables: Proven Tricks for Fast Learning first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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Lexia’s ‘All For Literacy’ Podcast Tackles Educators’ Biggest Challenges in 2025

American Consortium for Equity in Education

Season four introduces new professional learning discussion guides that help listeners delve deeper into the strategies and insights shared in each episode The fourth season of the highly regarded All For Literacy monthly podcast series fromLexia, a Cambium Learning Group Keep Reading Lexias All For Literacy Podcast Tackles Educators Biggest Challenges in 2025 The post Lexias All For Literacy Podcast Tackles Educators Biggest Challenges in 2025 appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in

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New ‘Shaping Us’ framework prioritises social and emotional development

Twinkl International Publishing

The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood publishes a new framework to support critical social and emotional skills in early childhood.

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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.

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New Mexico State University Adds Industry Certifications Earned Through the iCEV Testing Platform to its Credit for Prior Learning Program

American Consortium for Equity in Education

Starting fall 2025, students enrolled in the ACES 1130 Agricultural Industry Certifications class can earn up to six hours of college credits In collaboration with the New Mexico FFA, iCEV, a trailblazer in Career & Technical Education (CTE) solutions, has Keep Reading New Mexico State University Adds Industry Certifications Earned Through the iCEV Testing Platform to its Credit for Prior Learning Program The post New Mexico State University Adds Industry Certifications Earned Through the iC

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Ofsted proposes separate ‘inclusion’ evaluation area

Twinkl International Publishing

New inspection proposals part of a 12-week public consultation.

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MIND Education Marks Strides in Neuroscience-Driven Math Learning in 2024 Annual Report

American Consortium for Equity in Education

The organization advanced their bold vision for a world where every student proudly says, “I am a math person.” MIND Education, a leader in neuroscience-driven math education solutions, today releases its2024 annual report, highlighting the tremendous impact, innovation and reach Keep Reading MIND Education Marks Strides in Neuroscience-Driven Math Learning in 2024 Annual Report The post MIND Education Marks Strides in Neuroscience-Driven Math Learning in 2024 Annual Report appeared

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Fine Motor Skills Strategies and Activities for Early Years

Twinkl International Publishing

Here we'll share some of our top fine motor skills strategies and activities to help support your early years children with their fine motor development.

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Behind the Bell: The Underlying Impact of Tardiness in K-12 Schools

Managing a K-12 campus with constant pressure to meet performance metrics is challenging. And tardiness can significantly limit a school from reaching these goals. Learn more about why chronic lateness matters, and key strategies to address the following impacts: Data errors caused by manual processes Low attendance and graduation rates that affect a school’s reputation Classroom disruption, which leads to poor academic performance High staff attrition and “The Teacher Exodus” Unmet LCAP goals t

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MIND Education Marks Strides in Neuroscience-Driven Math Learning in 2024 Annual Report

American Consortium for Equity in Education

The organization advanced their bold vision for a world where every student proudly says, “I am a math person.” MIND Education, a leader in neuroscience-driven math education solutions, today releases its2024 annual report, highlighting the tremendous impact, innovation and reach Keep Reading MIND Education Marks Strides in Neuroscience-Driven Math Learning in 2024 Annual Report The post MIND Education Marks Strides in Neuroscience-Driven Math Learning in 2024 Annual Report appeared

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What do teaching assistants think of the 2025 pay claim?

Twinkl International Publishing

Reaction on the 2025 teaching assistant pay claim.

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95 Percent Group Expands Digital Offerings With Innovations to Enhance Instruction Based on the Science of Reading

American Consortium for Equity in Education

95 Phonics Lesson Library 2.0, the market leader in phonics intervention, now reimagined with digital capabilities; literacy practice tool Sortegories by 95 Percent Group launches Today 95 Percent Group LLC , the trusted source for comprehensive, proven literacy solutions, Keep Reading 95 Percent Group Expands Digital Offerings With Innovations to Enhance Instruction Based on the Science of Reading The post 95 Percent Group Expands Digital Offerings With Innovations to Enhance Instruction Based

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Valentine's Day Gift Recommendations for Him and Her 2025

Twinkl International Publishing

Its almost the end of the countdown to the sweetest day when you can give the most thoughtful gift to your spouse or loved one. Since this day only comes once a year, its important to choose a memorable Valentines Day gift, right? Why not take a look at our blog for some unique, anti-mainstream Valentines Day gift ideas for him or her?

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Enhancing HyFlex Education through the PowerTeaching Framework

This whitepaper explores integrating the PowerTeaching pedagogical approach within a HyFlex (Hybrid Flexible) educational model, focusing on employing cooperative learning strategies and efficient classroom management techniques.