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3 Things Educators and Edtech Suppliers Need to Talk About

Edsurge

To address such challenges, a concerted effort must be made to ensure that newer technologies are implemented thoughtfully and responsibly, with a focus on enhancing the educational experience for all students. Ecosystem Evolution We need to build an ecosystem that works best for all educators and supports learners.

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The Best, Free Financial Literacy Courses for Middle and High School

The CoolCatTeacher

These financial literacy skills include comparison shopping, avoiding online scams, effectively using credit, and investing. In addition, a recent August 2023 report from the Council for Economic Education brings more news. These include saving money, planning for education and careers, and budgeting.

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OPINION: How top charter schools became an ‘afterthought’ in one state

The Hechinger Report

Since the 1990s, education stories emanating from Massachusetts have largely been positive, but that started to change over the last decade. The decline has accelerated, and results from the 2019 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) have pushed the state into the “learn-from-our-mistakes” category. Related: U.S.

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Instructure Acquires MasteryConnect for $42.5 Million to Expand K-12 Footprint

Edsurge

Instructure , the publicly traded company best known for its learning management systems (LMS) Canvas and Bridge, has agreed to acquire a fellow Salt Lake City-based education technology company, MasteryConnect , for $42.5 These tools offer real-time data that educators can use to inform their instruction. Of that figure, about $12.3

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Making the case for common K-12 standards

eSchool News

Education is changing, things are in flux, and there is uncertainty. In this ever-dynamic landscape, “common” standards for education seemingly get a bad rap, but they’re useful, particularly for the development and distribution of open education resources (OER). The Value of Common Standards in OER.

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Curated Curriculum for Student Progress

eSpark

As educators have come to realize that differentiation is an essential component of effective instruction, it’s become increasingly difficult for districts to settle upon a fixed curriculum that’s both engaging and leveled to each student’s individual needs for maximum student progress.

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Plagiarism Checkers: Changing the Writing Process

PlagiarismCheck

Meanwhile, new technology, especially AI and Chat GPT, changed the writing process and turned education from head to toe. How can educational organizations ensure the real development of students’ skills and prevent cheating without using almost all of the teacher’s time for this? Merging academic integrity and technology.

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