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Leading with Clarity: The Power of Transparency in Building Trust and Driving Success

A Principal's Reflections

" In the absence of knowledge, assumptions fill the void—where clarity is lacking, rumors take root, and uncertainty breeds misdirection. " - Eric Sheninger Imagine trying to navigate a maze blindfolded, with no idea where you're going or what obstacles lie ahead. Frustrating, right? Now, picture having a leader who hands you the map, explains the terrain, and guides you step by step.

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A Way to Increase Free Reading Outside of Class

MiddleWeb

Free Reading Friday has transformed Laurie Miller Hornik’s 7th grade class into a reading community, without having to cut back on whole-class text studies. Students arrive on Fridays ready to talk and write about the free reading they've done outside of school during the week. The post A Way to Increase Free Reading Outside of Class first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Infographic: ULS: The Science of Reading in Action

N2Y

See how Unique Learning System meets the needs of students with moderate to severe disabilities. The post Infographic: ULS: The Science of Reading in Action appeared first on n2y.

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Oh No! AI Has Arrived in Education: Educators' Misplaced Faith in Technology Again

The 21st Century Principal

".Thoreau questioned our faith in technology. First and foremost, the lives of workers in Thoreau's time, as in ours, were often forced to conform to a mechanical process, not an organic one. Machine work meant machinelike lives." John Kaag & Jonathan Van Belle, Henry at Work: Thoreau on Making a Living Educators seem to have an "unending faith" that the gods of Silicon Valley are going to deliver to them the one magical device-tool-software-hardware that will deliver achievement results for

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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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Mastering Literacy: Read, Write, and Succeed with ‘Holes’ by Louis Sachar

Twinkl International Publishing

Read, Write, Succeed makes delivering a text-based literacy programme simple. Teach comprehension, writing, speaking and listening and Tier 2 vocabulary - using texts you love, like Holes by Louis Sachar. In a unit designed in collaboration with Bloomsbury Publishing, Twinkl has created a comprehensive range of resources to facilitate the delivery of high-quality literacy lessons without the need for hours of planning.

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Theater, economics and psychology: Climate class is now in session

The Hechinger Report

This is an edition of our climate change and education newsletter. Sign up here. Imagine engineering students retrofitting campus buildings to make them more energy efficient. Or students in a human behavior class applying what they’ve learned to encourage cafeteria visitors to waste less food. Efforts like these are part of an instructional approach known as the “campus as a living lab,” in which classroom teaching mixes with on-the-ground efforts to decarbonize campuses.

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OPINION: Here’s an old-fashioned, win-win idea to get students engaged before this fall’s election

The Hechinger Report

As the start of the school year approaches, high schools, colleges and universities across the country are figuring out how to help young people navigate the 2024 elections during these highly polarized and contentious times. Here’s a way we can help students become informed and active participants in our democracy, while potentially avoiding fights in classrooms and on playing fields: Provide them with free, digital access to their community’s local newspaper so they can read it on their phones

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Out-of-This-World Earth and Space Activities for Ages 7 - 11

Twinkl International Publishing

Support your child to supercharge their understanding of the science topic Earth and space with this blog aimed at parents of children aged 7 to 11.

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Twinkl Talks with Renata Wiles: Discover the Roam with Kids App

Twinkl International Publishing

Twinkl sat down with Renata from Roam with Kids; the coolest new app on the parenting block to talk all things playgrounds!

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Alarming numbers of England’s most vulnerable children are losing learning

Twinkl International Publishing

19,000 children have disappeared from the school rolls and are missing in education according to latest IPPR findings.

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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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Embracing risk-free play for child development as a teaching assistant

Twinkl International Publishing

It’s Play Safety Week – what do teaching assistants need to know about play development and play safety?

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Play Safety Week: Play is an ‘integral’ part of learning in KS2

Twinkl International Publishing

Creating valuable and safe play opportunities to enhance pupil’s education.

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UK educators report children are less school-ready than those in other countries

Twinkl International Publishing

Educators around the world share experiences about school readiness.

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