The Hechinger Report

MAY 1, 2023

One of the few replicated findings in education research is that daily, individualized tutoring during the school day really helps kids catch up academically. The problem is that this kind of frequent tutoring is very expensive and it’s impossible to hire enough tutors for the millions of American public school students who need help. This story also appeared in Mind/Shift In theory, educational software could be a cheaper alternative.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 1, 2023

With the school year ending, here are some useful tips from the Ask a Tech Teacher crew for students preparing for college or career: School and Job Tips for Young Adults The marketplace for good jobs has always been highly competitive. In the current economic climate, a solid education can serve as the launching pad for a rewarding career. But how can young adults get the training, schooling, and experience to get a job they enjoy?

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Ditch That Textbook

MAY 1, 2023

If you appreciate great graphic design but aren't much of a designer, you'll love Canva. Canva (canva.com) lets you create graphics, slides, documents, videos, and more -- for your classroom or for whatever. It's packed full of templates to copy and use in class right away. Plus, the best news: Canva is 100 percent free for K-12 teachers […] The post New Canva updates you’ll love appeared first on Ditch That Textbook.

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Digital Promise

MAY 1, 2023

The post Co-Designing Playful Preschool STEM Activities for Everyday Life appeared first on Digital Promise.

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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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Education Elements

MAY 1, 2023

Teachers have a tremendous impact on the learning and lives of their students and communities, and planning a unique and powerful teacher appreciation week is one way to celebrate their incredible contributions. School and district leaders can use the strategies below as a starting point to plan meaningful ways to recognize all that they do, every day.

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EdTechTeacher

MAY 1, 2023

When students have the tools to help navigate their learning challenges, it makes for a happier, more equitable classroom. Book Creator’s combination of simplicity, inclusivity, and powerful creativity is why it is a top go-to tool. The Book Creator Logo Why is Book Creator Different? Book Creator has long been one of my favorite tools to share because it is easy to dive in and get started.

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eSchool News

MAY 1, 2023

Escape rooms are engaging for people of all ages—they require durable skills such as creativity, critical thinking, determination, and the ability to work in groups to solve challenges. It makes sense that educators would craft their lessons around the concept of an escape room—and that’s just what high school educator Lynn Thomas has done. In this Q&A with eSchool News, Thomas details how she found inspiration to create escape room learning opportunities and the benefits she sees for her st

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EdNews Daily

MAY 1, 2023

By Richard Luna As a person who has dedicated his life to technology, I can tell you with the utmost certainty that every school and educational environment can be modified to be protected from both cyber and ransomware attacks. Every time there’s a new report of another school being attacked by hackers leaving the business office or classes down, I just want to bang my head against the wall.

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techlearning

MAY 1, 2023

New research from the National Education Association shows that while average teacher pay has increased, it is not keeping pace with inflation.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 1, 2023

As college admission decisions pour in and students weigh their options, some institutions are putting the poorest students at a surprising disadvantage: There are 17 colleges and universities where the lowest-income students may end up paying more out of pocket than the highest-income ones. At these 17 colleges and universities in 2020-21, students from families earning under $30,000 actually paid more in net price – which is the amount students pay after discounts and financial aid – than thos

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MAY 1, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – The Metropolitan School District (MSD) of Washington Township in Indianapolis is midway through a district-wide Carousel Cloud digital signage network deployment that will eventually reach more than 11,500 students and staff in eight elementary schools, three middle schools and one high school plus a career and technical center.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 1, 2023

Education policy should be top of mind as state policymakers continue their legislative work this spring. After unprecedented learning loss, growing disparities in educational outcomes and overall public dissatisfaction, the time is right for an education overhaul. Now is the time to capitalize on a growing momentum for personalized, competency-based learning, as 72 percent of Americans say K-12 education should be a top priority for state lawmakers in 2023.

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eSchool News

MAY 1, 2023

Keene, NH – Acclaimed children’s furniture brand Whitney Brothers® today introduced two new 36-inch high curved cabinets in the Nature View Collection, its innovative line of biophiliainspired furniture for Early Learning environments. The curve-in and curve-out cabinets join the Nature View Serenity series, an assortment of 36-inch high straight and curved divider panels, storage cabinets, and activity centers depicting a brilliant forest image that intentionally draws the attention of children

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MAY 1, 2023

Arcademics is an educational games platform built to make learning maths, language and more, fun.

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MAY 1, 2023

As the principal of a brand new “pathways in technology early college high school” (P- TECH ), I’ve had to become comfortable with the idea of building a program even as students are enrolled in it. Fortunately, my leadership team and I understand what our school will look like when everything is in place. We have a blueprint that we’re implementing one year at a time, so we don’t have to do everything at once.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MAY 1, 2023

Poor responses to data or simply not having enough time to plan are two possible reasons your students are struggling. The post Why Your Students Aren’t Learning: 10 Performance Disruptors appeared first on TeachThought.

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Marketplace K-12

MAY 1, 2023

As part of the acquisition, the companies are starting a new nonprofit organization, saying the aim is to continue some of NWEA's previous work. The post Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Closes Deal Acquiring NWEA appeared first on Market Brief.

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edWeb.net

MAY 1, 2023

edWeb.net is excited to announce that Varsity Tutors for Schools will sponsor and spearhead Tutoring for Schools , a free professional learning community on edWeb that supports tutors, teachers and district administrators by equipping them with an online community of experts, resources and a series of edLeader Panels exploring the biggest tutoring issues facing schools today.

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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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MAY 1, 2023

Ways educators can help students experiencing test-taking anxiety, from Dr.

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MiddleWeb

MAY 1, 2023

Is reading a treat or a chore? The answer depends on the reader's experience. In preparation for summer reading opportunities, literacy interventionist Kelly Owens suggests some favorite strategies teachers and parents can sneak in to give under-motivated readers a reboot. The post Rebrand Reading for Your Reluctant Readers first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MAY 1, 2023

VPN For Teachers: Privacy, Security, And Internet Freedom Technology has transformed teaching. Many teachers now rely on online resources to … VPN For Teachers: Privacy, Security, And Internet Freedom Read More The post VPN For Teachers: Privacy, Security, And Internet Freedom appeared first on TeachThought.

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Josie Ahlquist

MAY 1, 2023

Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month is celebrated annually in May to honor the contributions of AANHPI generations to American history, society, and culture. It’s an opportunity to recognize and honor the changemakers who have paved the way for future generations to thrive and succeed. This month’s theme, selected by the Federal Asian Pacific American Council.

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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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Mira Education

MAY 1, 2023

Taking a leadership approach that engages the expertise of each educator in improvement work and decision-making requires shifts in every educator’s practice. This case study describes how teachers and administrators can make that transition together, and how schools and district offices can work together to make it a successful lever for improvement.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

MAY 1, 2023

To help educators nationwide observe Mental Health Month, Discovery Education is presenting a curated collection of free standards-aligned resources empowering educators to support student mental health. Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes Keep Reading Free Resources for Mental Health Month from Discovery Education The post Free Resources for Mental Health Month from Discovery Education appeared first on E

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Mira Education

MAY 1, 2023

Like many other Title I schools in small, rural districts, Walker-Gamble Elementary felt stuck between ambitious goals for student learning and the staff’s ability to reach them. In this case study, read how engaging in the South Carolina Collective Leadership Initiative helped this school leverage the collective expertise of its staff to sharpen focus on instruction, boost achievement, and narrow achievement gaps.

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SplashLearn

MAY 1, 2023

Educational math is an essential subject that is crucial in shaping a child’s future. As students progress through school, math concepts become increasingly complex, requiring them to have a strong foundation of the basics. Mathematics is not only a subject, it’s a way of thinking.” – Eddie Woo Math for 4th graders is a critical […] The post 4th Grade Math: Most Important Math Concepts Kids Learn in 4th Grade first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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MAY 1, 2023

Circle.so is one of the best online community platforms around. It’s incredibly easy to use and offers all the tools … Circle.so App: What It Is, How It Works & More?

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The Thinking Stick

MAY 1, 2023

In this episode of Shifting Schools, Jeff interviews Dan Barak, from Text Blaze, a text-expansion tool that can save users time and make typing more efficient. Dan explains how Text Blaze can be used in education by creating shortcuts for frequently used phrases or words, which can be helpful for students and teachers. He shares examples of how Text Blaze has been used in education, such as providing feedback on writing assignments or taking notes in class.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 1, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter I may be writing about 80 Days of AI, but I must warn you — not all AI is good. As of last week, I’ve seen a truly terrible and dangerous use of ChatGPT’s API feature, which lets it be added to other services. Last week, Snapchat released its “Virtual Friend” called SnapA I using ChatGPT technology to all of its users for free.

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