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Unpacking the Backpack

A Principal's Reflections

The social media landscape has changed quite dramatically when I first arrived in the space back in 2009. To put things in perspective, Instagram and TikTok were years away from existing, and Facebook was the dominant tool of choice. At that time, Twitter was emerging as the preferred space for educators to connect, and blogs were the go-to source for relevant ideas and strategies.

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OPINION: As a mental health professional, I can’t single-handedly fix student behavior

The Hechinger Report

A month ago, at one of the schools I serve in East New York, I found myself in a challenging situation that highlighted the misconceptions surrounding the role of school mental health professionals. A teacher, visibly frustrated, approached me after struggling with a student in her class. Despite my three counseling sessions with the student, she said she saw no discernible changes and was disappointed.

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Unraveling the eBook Revolution: Experts Spill the Beans on How KITABOO is Transforming Reading

Kitaboo on EdTech

Meet Aisha , a recent college graduate who has just landed an internship at a major publishing house. Having grown up in the digital age, she’s always been intrigued by the world of eBooks and how technology is reshaping the reading experience. As part of her onboarding process, Aisha is scheduled to attend an expert roundtable discussion on the topic of “How eBook Reader Apps like KITABOO are Transforming Reading.” The publishing house has recently partnered with KITABOO , a l

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