The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 25, 2023

So, yesterday I asked educators on “X” (the new rebranded, Twitter, I guess) to share where they are learning about AI. — Vicki Davis (@coolcatteacher) July 25, 2023 Scott McLeod started by sharing some teachers who are doing the work! This is not meant to be an exhaustive list. Got links for those teachers?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

Introducing games into the classroom can engage students in ways that conventional methods often fail to do” (Zhang & Crawford, 2023, p. When students get a question wrong, they see the correct answer and have the option for Redemption Questions, giving them another chance to learn from their mistakes.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2025

In elementary classrooms, the most effective model of blended learning is called the station rotation model. In elementary classrooms, the most effective model of blended learning is called the station rotation model. According to Blended Learning Universe (n.d.),

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 10, 2023

Buckle up and join us on this delightful journey through tech-savvy classrooms – from elementary school to high school – we’ll unlock a treasury of innovative ideas guaranteed to amuse the young minds while also preparing them for their future. Let’s dive in!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 23, 2023

5 Surprising Ways Homeschoolers Can Use Canva for Learning and Fun Explore how your homeschoolers can use Canva to enhance their learning, graphic design, and tech skills to level up their assignments. This online program can also be used to collaborate, monitor progress, and share creative projects from long distances.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2024

As a preschool teacher with five years of experience at Emerson Elementary School, I understand the challenges new educators face. Therefore, teachers can help students meet the physical activity recommendations by incorporating movement breaks in the classroom” ( Get The Facts: Movement Breaks in the Classroom Grades K-5 , 2023).

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eSchool News

MARCH 28, 2025

Nearly 60 percent of surveyed principals also reported using AI tools for their work in 2023-2024. For instance, close to 40 percent of ELA or science teachers said they use AI, compared to 20 percent of general elementary education or math teachers.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Learning moves forward in my classroom and students get so much done. Even when I am sick, my classroom can still learn and be a healthy place for progress. Elementary teachers have a different format and prompts below that they can use and refine. Monday, August 10, 2023) Class Time: (e.g., But when I'm sick, I'm sick!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 20, 2023

You can find her resources at Structured Learning. Here’s the sign-up link if the image above doesn’t work: [link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Education Elements

JULY 11, 2023

I have always aspired to open a new school that cultivates a school atmosphere centered on learning and student achievement. James opened Lyons Farms Elementary School during the 2022- 2023 academic school year.

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eSchool News

APRIL 7, 2023

Cabin John MD – Early learning leader, Learning Without Tears, is now among EdTech’s best and brightest, following the announcement of this year’s EdTech “Cool Tool” Awards. We are all proud of the innovative work our development teams did to create – and continuously improve – these breakthrough learning programs.”

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Pittsburgh, PA – In a groundbreaking move set to revolutionize elementary math education in the post-pandemic era , Carnegie Learning has launched ClearMath Elementary , its first core elementary math solution.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 19, 2023

Elementary and middle school children can read the books or have them read aloud to them. Aimed at school-age children, categories include, earth, animals, STEM, family, create and play, know and learn, technology, and more. TumbleBookLibrary TumbleBookLibrary is a curated database of over 1100 elementary age ebooks.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

HOUSTON — On a Saturday morning in August 2023, a crowd gathered outside the Houston Independent School District administration building with protest signs in hand. Demonstrators gather in August 2023 in protest of Houston ISD's plan to close libraries in schools. Photo by Nadia Tamez-Robledo for EdSurge. The problem?

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Digital Promise

MAY 23, 2023

This 3-part blog series , featuring guest authors from The Learning Accelerator and MA DESE OET , highlights the importance of centering equity in edtech selection. In this third post, the author describes lessons learned while leading a cohort of diverse schools and districts through a process of strengthening their edtech systems.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 21, 2023

So, let's embrace the new year and reflect on what we can learn from the stresses and messes of this past fall and take the opportunity to renew our commitment to not just teaching but thriving in our classrooms. His book, Teach From Your Best Self: A Guide to Thriving in the Classroom , will be released by Routledge in August 2023.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Like learning to read by third grade, taking eighth grade math is a pivotal moment in a child’s education. In 2023 and 2024, RAND surveyed more than 3,000 school principals and almost 1,000 math teachers across the country. Math teachers at high-poverty schools tended to have weaker professional preparation.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 9, 2024

Perhaps it’s no surprise that EdSurge’s most popular podcast episode of 2023 focused on ChatGPT. In fact, three of our top 10 episodes of the year explored various aspects of how new forms of artificial intelligence are impacting teaching and learning. Learn more about EdSurge ethics and policies here and supporters here.)

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Our educational institutions, from elementary schools to universities, are not immune to the growing threat of cybercrime. Identity theft begins before graduation The frequency of data breaches in the education sector surged in 2023 , compromising the private information of students, parents, and educators. million individuals.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2023

As we close the door on 2022 , we approach 2023 with clear-cut priorities for edtech and education as a whole. Education and student well-being are stretched thin, and lingering learning gaps, exacerbated by the pandemic, present hurdles for all students–especially underrepresented students groups who were already at a disadvantage.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on equity, edtech innovation, immersive learning, and the science of reading. Representation matters, and when students have educators who look like them, it does wonders for their learning experience. We need Black teachers. The Black male educator—that is SO important.

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eSchool News

MAY 15, 2024

But it’s not all bad–educators found success as they dedicated their efforts to improving student engagement and achievement, creating community-based approaches to learning, and inspiring students to become lifelong learners. I have more confidence in my instruction because they aren’t always asking, “Why are we learning this?”

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eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2023

At the same time, teachers will focus on assessing individual students to understand their unique learning needs. I think students who were in grades K-3 during the height of learning disruptions are the most likely to have lasting effects on their reading proficiency from pandemic disruptions. This is a mistake.

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eSchool News

JULY 20, 2022

SILVER SPRING, MD (Wednesday, July 20, 2022) —Hawaii’s Kihei Elementary School today announced that it has expanded its partnership with Discovery Education, which has supported the school’s educators in creating engaging digital learning environments since 2015.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Here’s a look at each winner: Winner: John Arthur, 6th Grade Teacher, Meadowlark Elementary School Nominated by: Follett John Arthur was the 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year and one of four finalists for 2021 National Teacher of the Year. Elementary and high school students from across the district were part of the initial program.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 4, 2023

The exception is BrainPOP — there are no ads, but it requires a hefty annual fee: BrainPOP Fremium BrainPOP is a collection of three-five minute animated movies, learning games, quizzes, and interactive activities for grades 3-8 addressing a wide variety of topics such as math, science, social studies, health, art, and technology.

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Edsurge

MARCH 26, 2024

Then in college, when he started learning Mandarin, a deep love of languages took hold, and he began to make new plans. This path seemed like the best way to blend his love of linguistics with his interest in teaching — that is, until he took a job as a paraprofessional at an elementary school in his hometown of Corona, California.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2025

Tannenbaum shares what shes learned about supporting early childhood educators in using technology with young learners. By Emily Tate Sullivan In December 2023, EdSurge published an in-depth look at a new child care model in Michigan, called Tri-Share, that has garnered much attention. One State Rolled Out a Promising Child Care Model.

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EdTechTeacher

JANUARY 21, 2023

We are excited to announce the all-new EdTechTeacher Summer Learning Pass for 2023! Learn more and register here! ( The post Announcing the All-New EdTechTeacher Summer Learning Pass! We are conducting 12 amazing workshops over six weeks that consist of three live one-hour webinars and a host of helpful resources.

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eSchool News

MARCH 28, 2023

NEW YORK – On March 8, 2023, 296,090 students from around the world took part in ‘World Math Day’ , an online annual event that fosters a love of math in students and boosts their engagement in the subject. This can lead to anxiety around math and can even change students’ approaches to learning the subject.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 28, 2023

We know that every student is unique and has their own learning needs. With built-in student differentiation and support, every student gets a personalized learning experience designed for their unique needs. In 2023, she launched her podcast To the Classroom: Conversations with Researchers and Educators.

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Edsurge

MAY 12, 2021

After more than a year of teaching under quarantine, school districts have big plans for summer learning. Thanks to the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) and its $6.1 Thanks to the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) and its $6.1 We call it a summer of learning and joy.

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eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2023

If Abbot Elementary can represent Black educators and give educators a stress-relieving laugh that buoys them as they go back to their classrooms the next day, that’s a win. “We Key points: Black male teachers are desperately needed in U.S. We need Black teachers.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 10, 2023

With April being financial literacy month, there's no better time to tune in and learn how to integrate financial literacy into your curriculum. April is Financial Literacy month, so learn how to break the real world into your classroom in any subject! This show's guest is financial literacy expert Brian Page.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 8, 2025

The five-year study, Improving Student Achievement Across State Borders and State Standards, concluded that the print, digital and hands-on program, coupled with high-quality professional learning, raises students standardized test scores. Keiser Director of the Smithsonian Science Education Center.

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MIND Research Institute

APRIL 17, 2024

In the wake of the Tustin hangar fires, Heritage Elementary students and educators faced a myriad of challenges. Despite displacement and disruption, the collective resolve of students, faculty, and local supporters propelled education forward and ensured that learning prevailed. I was just really filled with hope,” said Smith.

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PlagiarismCheck

JANUARY 27, 2023

With the ever-evolving educational landscape, schools are always on the lookout for the best software products to enhance the learning experience for their students. As we look ahead to 2023, there is a plethora of EdTech available to schools that can improve efficiency and student engagement.

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