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Top strategies for a smooth return to the classroom

eSchool News

Education leaders are worried about learning loss, equity, and helping students get back into a typical school routine–all while addressing increasing social-emotional needs. But it’s not entirely smooth sailing. This all begs the question: How has COVID permanently altered the future of learning?

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17 Hero Awards finalists demonstrate their commitment to education

eSchool News

The eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards recognize the dedicated efforts of education professionals across K-12 departments, including IT, curriculum, instruction and administration. Jim Perry came to education as a second career and has brought such dedication and fresh perspective to his staff, students, and district at large.

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18 back-to-school tips to start the year off right

eSchool News

The COVID-19 pandemic has continued to cast uncertainty on education, and the beginning of the 2022-2023 school year is no different. But with some valuable lessons learned under their belts, educators are feeling better prepared for the back-to-school season–one that could be the most normal since the pandemic.

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TEACHER VOICE: How students in one Massachusetts town learned to love coding

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When I was 8 years old, my father began teaching me a programming language called BASIC, using an Epson QX10 computer. More than 100,000 Hour of Code events have taken place this year, with most of them occurring during Computer Science Education Week earlier this month. Higher Education. Boy using a tablet. PLYMOUTH, Mass.

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What’s New: New Tools for Schools

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CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE ONLINE 3.0 ( carolinascienceonline.com ) Carolina Science Online launched a suite of digital education tools and content to enhance the effectiveness of Carolina’s curriculum resources. The databases were created with authentic Spanish text and audio to ensure quality content.

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64 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

eSchool News

As we wave farewell to 2023 , we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. Moving away from the pandemic, educators still grapple with learning loss and academic disparities and inequities. This begs the question: What’s next for education? What are the projections for edtech?

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29 K-12 edtech predictions for 2021

eSchool News

education system. It will provide more support for students who are struggling in the online environment, it will take some of the burden off of the teachers, and it will help schools support educational equity by creating greater access to services that previously were only available to families that could afford it. – As the U.S.

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