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Smarter Schools: Artificial Intelligence Enters the District Office

Edsurge

In the hallways of schools across the nation, a quiet revolution is taking place. As students tap away on their devices and teachers explore new digital tools, artificial intelligence is silently reshaping how school districts operate. AI is no longer confined to tech companies and research labs; it's entering the heart of educational administration, offering unprecedented opportunities to enhance efficiency, improve decision-making and ultimately better serve students and families.

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TCEA 2025: What to Expect at the Largest Ed Tech Convention in Texas

EdTech Magazine

They say everything is bigger in Texas, and the upcoming 2025 TCEA Convention & Exposition is no different as it takes on K12 professional development in a big way. This years conference marks 44 years of TCEA bringing educators, technologists and administrators up to speed on a cross-section of the hottest educational and technology topics. The event will be held February 1-5 at the Austin Convention Center and will feature more than 700 sessions.

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Be a Quick Learner: 6 Tips to Learn Any Language Faster

Ask a Tech Teacher

Learning a language is a long process, often filled with ups and downs. The Ask a Tech Teacher team has these six tips to help you learn any language faster: Be a Quick Learner: 6 Tips to Learn Any Language Faster Learning a new language may be overwhelming, but it can also be enjoyable and rewarding when you apply the right strategies. You’ll be amazed at your progress when you’re dedicated to learning with a positive mindset.

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Breaking the Algorithm: How Flipboard and the Fediverse Empower Educators

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In todays world, algorithms dictate much of what we see online. But what if there were tools to help educators break free from these filter bubbles? In this episode, William Coach Jeffery shares how tools like Flipboard and the Fediverse enable educators to take control of their professional learning and curate content that truly matters.

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Enhancing Higher Education with Generative AI: A Responsible Guide

Generative AI holds tremendous promise for all stakeholders in higher education. But guardrails are needed. Strong governance that empower instructors are at the core of a responsible approach to using generative AI in academia.

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Digital Promise and Ciena Announce 3 New Ciena Solutions Challenge Model Schools

Digital Promise

The post Digital Promise and Ciena Announce 3 New Ciena Solutions Challenge Model Schools appeared first on Digital Promise.

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Relationships Are Key to Kids’ Growth — And They’re in Crisis, Expert Says

Edsurge

Education in the 21st century is obsessed with assessing children, attempting to measure every aspect of their intelligence, learning and growth. Yet we are not, according to Isabelle Hau, measuring what matters: relationships. Theres a disconnect between what we know is really critical and then what were paying attention to, says Hau, executive director of the Stanford Accelerator for Learning and author of a new book about the essential role of relationships in healthy human development.

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The OELMs Architecture: The Technical Power of Generative AI Meets the Participatory Power of OER

Iterating Toward Openness

Or, in which Generative AI meets OER meets Reusable Learning Objects. I’ve been working on fleshing out the architecture for Open Educational Language Models and have reached a point where it’s time to share a progress update. I’ve discussed the idea with several people and gotten some really excellent feedback, and building prototypes has helped me further refine my thinking.

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A researcher said the evidence on special education inclusion is flawed. Readers weighed in

The Hechinger Report

I am always happy when my work generates a public discussion. That happened after a January column I wrote about a prominent scholars critique of the evidence for including children with disabilities in general education classrooms. Advocates, parents and teachers argued for inclusion, against inclusion and for some hybrid of the two. The director of education at the Learning Disabilities Association of America weighed in, as did the commissioner of special education research at the U.S.

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Creating podcasts in the classroom

eSchool News

Key points: More educators are using student-created podcasts as a project-based learning opportunity Sharpening skills for the digital classroom Closing the digital use divide with active and engaging learning For more on podcasting in the classroom, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Finding innovative ways to engage students while maximizing learning is a goal many educators strive for.

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Sora: Is OpenAI's Video Generating Tool Helpful For Teaching?

techlearning

OpenAI’s new video-generating tool is impressive and flashy but needs work before it’s a realistic classroom option.

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Enhancing School Device Management for Improved Learning

Schools face increasing challenges as technology becomes integral to education. Efficient device management is essential for maximizing technology use and safeguarding investments. Our article discusses the importance of tracking devices, outlines current challenges, and suggests modern solutions that go beyond traditional methods like Excel. Learn how advanced tracking systems can streamline operations, improve maintenance, and offer real-time updates for better resource allocation.

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Chronic absenteeism threatens to derail K-12 education

eSchool News

Key points: Chronic absenteeism leads to much higher dropout rates 5 ways school districts can create successful community partnerships Data gaps negatively impact academic progress and attendance For more on chronic absenteeism, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub The biggest problem in education is that kids arent showing up to school. Last year, 26 percent of students missed a month of class or more, leading to dramatic declines in academic performance.

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What to Know About Buying A School Copier

techlearning

When buying a school copier it's important to consider a range of factors, from cost to key features to potential uses.

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Which Zodiac Signs Are Most Vulnerable To Critical Thinking?

TeachThought - Learn better.

Critical thinking is a skill were told to cultivate, like reading literature or maintaining eye contact during small talk.

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Nevada Department of Education and Nevada Gold Mines Extend Partnership with Discovery Education, Delivering Engaging Digital Content Statewide for a 5th Year

eSchool News

Carson City, NV and Charlotte, NC The Nevada Department of Education is proud to announce it has renewed its multiyear partnership with Nevada Gold Mines , operated by Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE: GOLD) (TSX: ABX), and Discovery Education. Renewed for a fifth year, this dynamic partnership is enhancing instruction in all 17 counties across Nevada by empowering educators to create engaging, modern learning environments for rural, urban, and suburban students.

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Quickly Create Personalized Learning Experiences that Work

How can we actively engage learners 24/7, on their level and according to their interests, while respecting their learning styles? It’s not impossible. In this guide: Explore how to transform traditional, one-way videos into two-way interactive learning experiences Understand different types of artificial intelligence (AI), including - Generative vs.

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57 Early Learning and Childcare Child-Friendly February Event, Activity and Resource Ideas

Twinkl International Publishing

Welcome to our February roundup of events and activity ideas for Early Learning and Childcare in 2025! February offers wonderful opportunities to celebrate creativity, kindness and curiosity with your ELC children. In this blog, well explore key events happening this month and share activity ideas and valuable resources to inspire engaging learning adventures throughout February.

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Turnitin Alternative: Best Solution for Plagiarism Check

PlagiarismCheck

Turnitin is one of the most popular solutions for plagiarism checking and AI detection on the market. Including numerous tools, it fits the needs of educational institutions. and also serves writers and editors. However, as with any product, Turnitin is not perfect. Here are the main downsides customers mention. Price. Turnitin subscription is expensive.

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Combining Scanning Pens and Twinkl Resources to Support EAL Learners

Twinkl International Publishing

Learn how to use Scanning Pens with Twinkl resources to support EAL Learners.

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How to Teach Summarizing: Tips & Strategies for the Classroom

SplashLearn

“Why is summarizing so hard for students?” Its a question teachers often ask when they see summaries that are either too long or miss the main point entirely. Learning how to teach summarizing effectively is essential because it helps students focus on key ideas and understand texts deeply. Summarizing is a foundational skill that supports […] The post How to Teach Summarizing: Tips & Strategies for the Classroom first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.

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Understanding Context Beyond Compliance with Marcela Andrés

The Thinking Stick

Ma rcela Andrs takes us through the phenomenal book: Purposeful Educator Connections: Five Principles to Strengthen Relationships with Students , a transformative guide that offers practical strategies to help educators deepen their connections with students and drive meaningful change in the classroom. Marcela has dedicated her career to creating culturally responsive strategies that foster strong relationships between educators, families, and communities.

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12 Fun Classroom Review Games for Elementary Students

SplashLearn

Review days can be tough. Teachers juggle the challenge of keeping students engaged while ensuring the material sticksand lets be honest, the usual review games dont always get the job done. Often, the same handful of students participate while the rest tune out. However, the right classroom review games can transform review time into something […] The post 12 Fun Classroom Review Games for Elementary Students first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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Classroom Essentials For Your Teacher Bag!

Twinkl International Publishing

Explore our range of teacher essentials for your bag on the first day of school! Perfect for early career teachers who want to be prepared for anything.

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How to Teach Sight Words: Tips, Activities, and Apps

SplashLearn

I always wonder which topic to start with when teaching my child. One thing thats always on my mind is sight words those little words that appear so often in books. You know, words like the, and, is, and you. If you’re wondering how to teach sight words, use engaging methods like flashcards, repetition, […] The post How to Teach Sight Words: Tips, Activities, and Apps first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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Reimagining Chickering & Gamson's Principles Post-Pandemic: Technology's Central Role in Modern Edu

This white paper examines and proposes revisions to the "Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education" introduced by Arthur Chickering and Zelda Gamson in 1987 for today's technology-driven world.

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Tips to Develop Vocabulary

Twinkl International Publishing

Help children improve their English vocabulary with our range of tips and tricks for the classroom and beyond. Perfect for building word banks!

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COLUMN: In just one week, Trump created a new culture of anxiety in education

The Hechinger Report

WASHINGTON, D.C. President Donald Trump didnt talk much about education during his reelection campaign , but hes made up for it through a series of actions during his first week in office that have left many administrators, teachers, parents and students on edge. Trump already has reversed policies that kept immigration agents away from schools, blocked attempts to reverse book bans and eliminated federal diversity, equity and inclusion training and other such programs, while sending a strong m

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‘Practical and actionable ways to simplify’ SEND system

Twinkl International Publishing

The Education Committee holds the first session of its flagship inquiry into the SEND system.

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TEACHER VOICE: We can’t outpace AI, but we can still teach our students the value of writing

The Hechinger Report

Theres no getting around it it takes work to teach students how to write. And it takes work for them to do it. It involves knowing which ideas to reject and which to expand upon. It requires summoning a purpose, choosing words that capture the proper tone and reading them out loud. It is making the cake not from the box, but from scratch. When we ask students to write take-home essays about Hamlet, they dont write the best treatises ever conceived on the subject.

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Behind the Bell: The Underlying Impact of Tardiness in K-12 Schools

Managing a K-12 campus with constant pressure to meet performance metrics is challenging. And tardiness can significantly limit a school from reaching these goals. Learn more about why chronic lateness matters, and key strategies to address the following impacts: Data errors caused by manual processes Low attendance and graduation rates that affect a school’s reputation Classroom disruption, which leads to poor academic performance High staff attrition and “The Teacher Exodus” Unmet LCAP goals t

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Inclusion and Diversity: How can Early Years settings better support children from diverse backgrounds, including those with additional needs?

Twinkl International Publishing

To support Inclusion and Diversity in the Early Years, Early Years educators must adopt inclusive curricular strategies. This involves valuing each child's cultural background, abilities, and individuality. Here are some practical steps (and fun extension activities!) Early Years educators can take to better support children from diverse backgrounds, including those with additional needs.

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‘Look at enhanced pay’ for teaching assistants experts tell Education Committee’s SEND inquiry

Twinkl International Publishing

Collaboration between school and clinical workforces key to supporting pupils with SEND.

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Twinkl's Top Team Building Activities for Students

Twinkl International Publishing

Explore our range of team building activities for students, developing key collaboration skills such as communication, turn-taking, and active listening.

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Enhancing HyFlex Education through the PowerTeaching Framework

This whitepaper explores integrating the PowerTeaching pedagogical approach within a HyFlex (Hybrid Flexible) educational model, focusing on employing cooperative learning strategies and efficient classroom management techniques.