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Chicago Public Schools is monitoring students’ social media for ‘worrisome behavior’

eSchool News

Chicago Public Schools is monitoring students’ social media posts for signs they might engage in violence on campus or harm themselves so that school staff — and in some cases police — can intervene. Chicago Public Schools piloted a similar social media monitoring program in the mid-2010s. newsletters.

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3 Ways edtech can help education get back on track

Neo LMS

Failure to help teachers navigate online teaching tools and understand how to maximize them to boost positive learning outcomes, edtech products won’t be successful. For the best outcomes, education technology providers should remain agile. Read more: 8 Ways surveys help school leaders make better decisions.

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3 ways to leverage tech for better student mental health

eSchool News

Key points: Students are facing an unprecedented mental health crisis Technology can be a powerful ally in positive mental health Researchers have long speculated that the increasing use of technology and social media among teenagers contributes to worsening mental health outcomes. Unsurprisingly, the kids are not all right.

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Boost Morale with These Simple Strategies

A Principal's Reflections

A study using a large email survey of managers found overwhelming support for having fun in the workplace. You can also share stories across social media as a way to share successes more broadly, something I dive into deeply in Digital Leadership. Sustaining and improving outcomes relies on good morale.

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Technology is Here to Stay: Now What?

Ask a Tech Teacher

Not only was I involved in the process, but I utilized student input via a brief survey. Finally, once purchased, I followed social media posts on the product’s upgrades, especially if the product incorporated some type of social-emotional component. All of this requires considerable time.

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How to Increase Family Involvement with Connection

Waterford

Family Surveys Send out an anonymous family survey at the beginning of the year and after each quarter or semester. These surveys encourage involvement by showing that you value your families’ opinions. Social Media This method for connecting with families continues to grow in popularity. Redding, S., Langdon, J.,

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Teaching the “Netflix Generation” #LT8keys

Tom Murray

The explosion of social media, combined with the ability to stream content to virtually all types of devices, both at home and while on the go, has radically altered the way in which people interact with media. Fortunately, a recent survey indicates that schools are evolving in these areas to adapt to the Netflix generation.

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