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How multimedia and interactive tech transform engagement

eSchool News

Key points: Edtech objectives and student engagement goals should drive technology selections Leveraging edtech for differentiated instruction A critical shift in digital instruction in 2025 For more news on interactive learning, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Education today looks dramatically different from classrooms of just a decade ago.

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Take Advantage of Microsoft Copilot’s Capabilities in K–12 Environments

EdTech Magazine

K12 educators and staff have their hands full. Teachers have the day-to-day tasks of lesson planning, grading papers and providing customized feedback to students. Its a very time-consuming process, says Jordan Chrysafidis, principal group program manager for customer and partner success at Microsoft. Other educator and staff tasks include organizing meetings, delivering budgets and managing school administration.

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AI and the Future of Community Colleges

ET Magazine

By Lee D. Lambert Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the world around us, and education is no exception. As community college leaders, we must be at the forefront of this transformation, ensuring that our institutions are not just adapting to AI but leading in its responsible and transformative use. The Digital Transformation We are now in a period of transition from the industrial era to the digital era.

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Addressing the Digital Divide: 5 Goals Every District Must Reach

edWeb.net

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Ninety percent of jobs require digital skills,” said Ji Soo Song, Director of Projects and Initiatives at SETDA. Having access to technology critically affects student academic achievement, career advancement, and pay equity. During the edLeader Panel “ Addressing the Digital Divide: Current State and Guidance for Education Leaders ,” experts discussed SETDAs Universal Connectivity Imperative Report , a comprehensive analysis of the cur

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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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10 Things Parents Need to Know About Student Safety Monitoring 

Lightspeed Systems

Lets get this out of the way: school safety monitoring is a sensitive topic. And if you’re a parent reading headlines about AI scanning your child’s screen, you’re probably feeling a mix of concern, confusion, and maybe even frustration. Thats totally fair. But here’s the truth: todays students are growing up in a world where their biggest struggles dont always show up in person they show up online.

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Edtech Show & Tell: April 2025

techlearning

New edtech products that have caught our attention this month

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Financial Literacy Lessons & Activities

techlearning

Celebrate Financial Literacy Month with these lessons and activities

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+10 actividades del Domingo de Ramos para niños

Twinkl International Publishing

Utiliza estas actividades del Domingo de Ramos para nios y aydales a comprender el significado de esta tradicin de forma sencilla, divertida y participativa.

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Subscriber Special: Discounted Curricula School License

Ask a Tech Teacher

Every month, subscribers to our newsletter get a free/discounted resource to help their tech teaching. Not a subscriber? Click the button below. 20% discount on school curricula Code: KZJ8MBNV 4-2-23 through 4-7-23 Whats a School License? A School License is a multi-user PDF of any curriculum student workbook. It can be used on every digital device in your schooliPads, laptops, netbooks, smartphones, Chromebooks.

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Dia das Mães: Atividades e Recursos para Educação Infantil

Twinkl International Publishing

O Dia das Mes uma data importante, que pode ser celebrada de forma significativa nas escolas por meio de atividades educativas. O artigo de hoje sugere atividades divertidas como cartes personalizados e projetos mais elaborados como o mosaico matemtico. Essas atividades promovem a expresso emocional das crianas e fortalecem os vnculos familiares.

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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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How will schools replace devices bought during the pandemic?

eSchool News

Key points: K-12 budgets are tight, but districts must address the issue of aging devices 4 takeaways for superintendents to drive real change Why experts say now is the time to assess your districts edtech use For more news on student devices, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub During the pandemic, thousands of school systems used emergency relief aid to buy laptops, Chromebooks, and other digital devices for students to use in remote learning.

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Addressing age-restricted gaming-inspired classroom violence

Twinkl International Publishing

Pupils playing age-restricted games need addressing, says Natterhubs Caroline Allams: it's affecting brain development and societal expectations.

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Some Childcare Providers Lost All in the Eaton Fire. Why Can't They Get Relief Money?

Edsurge

Do you remember the last time you were on endless hold with customer service? Or in line at the DMV with no end in sight? Take those experiences and multiply them together and it might begin to explain what life's been like for Felisa Wright since January. She lost her Altadena home, where she also ran a childcare business, in the Eaton Fire. That was just the beginning.

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DfE ceases successful speech and language programme

Twinkl International Publishing

The Early Years Professional Development Programme (EYPDP) has closed without explanation to children, families or early years staff.

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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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Brain Boosting Activities Help Lock In the Learning

MiddleWeb

Instead of letting students take a nosedive into mindless games on screens when you have extra minutes at the end of the class, entice your learners with brain boosters that have them wanting to return for more. Sharon Ratliff shares several favorites with tips and examples. The post Brain Boosting Activities Help Lock In the Learning first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Everything teachers need to know about optional KS1 SATs in 2025

Twinkl International Publishing

What teachers need to know about the optional 2025 KS1 SATs.

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AI as an Admin Tool: Making School Website Accessibility Easier

eSchool News

First, there was the scare cycle: AI is going to take all the teacher jobs! Then there was the hype cycle: AI will make it so none of us will have to work EVER! Now there is, hopefully, the reality cycle: AI is a great piece of tech that will make all of our jobs easier. Edlio CEO Ali Arsans work is a case in point. He explains how their company developed an AI-powered solution that automatically fixes website accessibility issues instead of just identifying them.

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Changes to teacher pension contributions: April 2025 update

Twinkl International Publishing

April 2025 the start of increased pension contribution rates for school teachers and leaders.

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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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Almost 2,000 Schools and Districts Choose Lexia® English Language Development™ to Support Emergent Bilingual Students’ English Language Acquisition

eSchool News

BOSTON (March 31, 2025) In recent months, almost 2,000 schools and districts have purchased or renewed licenses for Lexia English Language Development (Lexia English) from Lexia , a Cambium Learning Group brand. Using powerful speech recognition technology, the program supports students in grades K-6 to build their linguistic confidence in academic English.

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Teachers earn less than other professionals

Twinkl International Publishing

Median basic weekly earnings of primary teachers are significantly below many professional graduates.

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Almost 2,000 Schools and Districts Choose Lexia® English Language Development™ to Support English Language Acquisition

ET Magazine

In recent months, almost 2,000 schools and districts have purchased or renewed licenses for Lexia English Language Development (Lexia English) from Lexia , a Cambium Learning Group brand. Using powerful speech recognition technology, the program supports students in grades K-6 to build their linguistic confidence in academic English. More than 162,000 students and 77,000 educators at 7,400 schools used the program during the 2024 school year.

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Catherine McKinnell says teaching assistants are ‘vital’ in ‘smooth running of our schools’

Twinkl International Publishing

During school visit, Minister for School Standards highlighted the L5 teaching assistant apprenticeship.

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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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JiJi Day 2025: One Day. One Goal. Thousands of Problem Solvers.

MIND Research Institute

What happens when thousands of students unite to solve math puzzles on the same day?Momentum. Magic. JiJi Day. Friday, April 25, 2025 is JiJi Day , and this year, were going big. Were calling on every ST Math classroom to join the first-ever National JiJi Day Puzzle Challenge a collective, coast-to-coast celebration of learning, problem solving, and perseverance.

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New Webinar: "Managing the 12 Most Challenging Employees: A Library Supervisor’s Survival Guide"

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Managing the 12 Most Challenging Employees: A Library Supervisor’s Survival Guide Part of the Library 2.0 Service , Safety, and Security Series with Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : Let’s face it: managing employees in a public-facing environment like a library is not always easy. Sometimes staff don’t get along with each other, are not as service-oriented as you’d like them to be with your patrons, and can be dismissive, passive-aggressive, and even outwardly challenging to

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+10 actividades del Domingo de Ramos para niños

Twinkl International Publishing

Utiliza estas actividades del Domingo de Ramos para nios y aydales a comprender el significado de esta tradicin de forma sencilla, divertida y participativa.

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9 Things You Should Know About Online Remote Proctoring for Corporate Exams

Think Exam

In the digital era, organizations are adopting online remote proctoring for corporate exams to ensure an uninterrupted, safe, and fair assessment process. Remote proctoring can help a business with the integrity of its exams despite geographical implications, whether it be employee certifications, compliancy assessments, or skill assessments. If your company is planning to approach online […] The post 9 Things You Should Know About Online Remote Proctoring for Corporate Exams appeared firs

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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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Early Years Safeguarding Reforms from September 2025

Twinkl International Publishing

In a 2024 DfE consultation, changes were proposed to the safeguarding requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework. These were subsequently approved in a government response document and are scheduled to be implemented from September 2025. This blog details what these proposals were and the actions early years settings will need to take in time for them becoming legal requirements.

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How Pre Employment Assessment Enhances the Recruitment Process for Businesses

Think Exam

Finding the right talent is a huge challenge for any sized organization. A wrong hire costs productive hours, productive resources, and damages morale. Hence, pre employment assessment can be used to further refine and optimize the hiring process. Pre-employment testing provides a means for organizations to assess candidates objectively on their skills, their cognitive ability, […] The post How Pre Employment Assessment Enhances the Recruitment Process for Businesses appeared first on.

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En Puerto Rico, la campaña de Trump para desmantelar el Departamento de Educación pega más fuerte

The Hechinger Report

Read this story in English. Maraida Caraballo Martnez es educadora en Puerto Rico desde hace 28 aos y directora de la Escuela de la Comunidad Jaime C. Rodrguez desde hace siete. Nunca sabe cunto dinero recibir del gobierno cada ao porque no se basa en el nmero de nios matriculados. Un ao recibi 36.000 dlares; otro ao, 12.000 dlares. Pero por primera vez como educador, Caraballo not una gran diferencia durante la administracin Biden.

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OPINION: With higher education under siege, college presidents cannot afford to stay silent 

The Hechinger Report

Higher education is under siege from the Trump administration. Those opposing this siege and the administrations attacks on democracy would do well to heed the wise advice of Benjamin Franklin given just prior to the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776: We must all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately. This is particularly true right now for college and university presidents.

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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.