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Exploring generative AI through the lens of science fiction: A framework for educational dialogue

eSchool News

With the current stresses and concerns about generative AI, turning to the vision of a variety of science fiction authors seems a reasonable tool for educators in both secondary and higher education classrooms. A great potential starting place is Asimov’s I, Robot (1950). Set in a future version of the U.S.,

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Wizrobotics launches Wizprodigy, a new online competition experience for STEM students

eSchool News

With the COVID-19 pandemic affecting the learning environment of students, Wizprodigy is looking to bring together creative young minds by offering a unique way for students to learn about STEM and gain hands-on experience in robotics while providing them with an opportunity to compete for scholarship prizes. About Wiz Robotics.

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Slooh Launches New Grant to Help One Million Students Explore Space Using Its Robotic Telescopes

eSchool News

Washington Depot, Connecticut, August 19, 2021 – Slooh, the only organization offering live online telescope feeds of amazing astronomical events to students, is launching The Slooh Space Exploration Grant for the 2021-2022 school year.

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West Sound STEM Network Expands Partnership with Slooh to Engage More Students in Space Exploration

eSchool News

After successfully providing a number of Network member schools with access to Slooh’s robotic telescopes and patented Mission Interface last year, West Sound STEM Network is now expanding the program to reach 250 teachers and 10,000 students.

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Seeking stability in school when the waters rise

The Hechinger Report

Auggie had been excited to return to school for his favorite classes — social studies and reading — and Robinson’s robotics club. Both the tornadoes and the more recent flooding damaged schools; those left standing were transformed into relief centers.

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Africa’s Hit Science Show For Kids Is Coming To The U.S.

MindShift

Presenters give short lessons on topics such as bees, robots, sounds, water and paleontology. Copyright 2021 NPR. . “It has also given them a chance to explore and carry out different experiments.” ” Episode subjects range from astrophysics to biology to the natural sciences. She is on Twitter @amyfallon.

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How can we ease tensions around book choice and school libraries?

The Cornerstone for Teachers

After an investigation of Zacharias in 2021 found him guilty of extensive sexual abuse with misuse of ministry funds, the school librarian at the time alerted me to the allegations; we agreed to remove his work from both my classroom library and our campus library. We, teachers, are trying our best. We want your children to learn and grow.