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The Case for Why Handwriting is Still an Essential Skill for Students

Ask a Tech Teacher

An article on NPR caught my eye. First, because it was on a topic many consider settled science–haven’t we moved on from handwriting to keyboarding ? Audio even? If you poll schools, you’ll find that many continue to teach handwriting, partly because without it, how can adults sign checks and contracts? But also, because there are undeniable cognitive benefits students experience through the process of learning to write: Enhanced memory and learning : Handwriting improves reten

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12 engaging activities to rock your back to school PD

Ditch That Textbook

Those first few days back at school before the students arrive are precious. We need time to collaborate with our colleagues and get back in gear. We also have required trainings and meetings we must attend. For some, these days are filled with dread. Boring meetings that “could have been an email” or trainings that don’t […] The post 12 engaging activities to rock your back to school PD appeared first on Ditch That Textbook.

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An Education Chatbot Company Collapsed. Where Did the Student Data Go?

Edsurge

When Los Angeles Unified School District launched a districtwide AI chatbot nicknamed “Ed” in March, officials boasted that it represented a revolutionary new tool that was only possible thanks to generative AI — a personal assistant that could point each student to tailored resources and assignments and playfully nudge and encourage them to keep going.

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Empowered EdTech Procurement Decisions: How 3 Districts Are Leading the Way

Digital Promise

The post Empowered EdTech Procurement Decisions: How 3 Districts Are Leading the Way appeared first on Digital Promise.

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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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OPINION: What teachers call AI cheating, leaders in the workforce might call progress

The Hechinger Report

As the use of artificial intelligence grows, teachers are trying to protect the integrity of their educational practices and systems. When we see what AI can do in the hands of our students, it’s hard to stay neutral about how and if to use it. Of course, we worry about cheating; AI can be used to write essays and solve math problems. But we also have deeper concerns regarding learning.

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Managing rising student needs under IDEA

eSchool News

Key points: Noncompliance with IDEA requirements can significantly impact school districts Here’s how schools can better support neurodiverse students Why special educators are key to behavioral equity and inclusion For more news on students with special needs, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Now accounting for 15 percent of total public school enrollment, the number of students requiring special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) has reached an all-t

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5 Tips to Use AI to Gamify Your Class

Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler

We all know the power of gamification to transform a classroom. Whether it’s classroom bingo or using “Jeopardy” for a review game, these interactive experiences captivate students and make learning fun. But the reality is that creating these engaging gamified lessons often requires a significant investment of time and creativity. That’s where Generative AI comes.

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How Discovery Education Helps Solve 3 Summer Program Challenges 

Discovery Education

Summer school programs are an ideal way to provide learning recovery and reinforce critical math and reading skills. Yet, developing an effective summer program can come with unique challenges. Leaders have less time to plan and fewer teachers to help students who need the most support. Discovery Education Experience, DreamBox Math, and DreamBox Reading programs […] The post How Discovery Education Helps Solve 3 Summer Program Challenges appeared first on Discovery Education Blog.

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PROOF POINTS: New studies of online tutoring highlight troubles with attendance and larger tutoring groups

The Hechinger Report

Ever since the pandemic shut down schools in the spring of 2020, education researchers have pointed to tutoring as the most promising way to help kids catch up academically. Evidence from almost 100 studies was overwhelming for a particular kind of tutoring, called high-dosage tutoring, where students focus on either reading or math three to five times a week.

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Gamifying Cybersecurity Training

techlearning

By gamifying cybersecurity training, you can increase engagement and the retention of best practices, ultimately increasing your district’s safety.

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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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Innovation—A New York State of Mind

eSchool News

The inaugural Deeper Learning New York conference (DLNY 2024) kicks off tomorrow July 16-17 at Kingston High School in the Hudson Valley of New York. The event will gather an impressive group of change-makers dedicated to creating equitable educational outcomes. I was able to score a few minutes with Dr. Jonah Shankar, the District Superintendent at Ulster BOCES, who dove deep into his organization’s unique role in New York’s educational landscape.

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Un pequeño pueblo rural en Nebraska necesitaba más cuidado infantil en español. Esto fue lo que se hizo para obtenerlo

The Hechinger Report

LEXINGTON, Nebraska – Naidid Aguilera se sentía atrapada. Atrapada en su trabajo en una planta empacadora de carne de Tyson. Atrapada en una ciudad del centro de Nebraska después de emigrar de México aproximadamente 15 años antes con su esposo. En lugar de trabajar como maestra de escuela primaria, el trabajo de sus sueños, pasaba sus días transportando órganos de vaca para su inspección.

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Growing Number of K-12 Districts Add ParentSquare to Strengthen Family Engagement Efforts 

eSchool News

SANTA BARBARA, CALIF. — As educators wrap up the 2023-24 academic year, school-home engagement remains a top priority. To unify all school communication and build stronger communities with better student outcomes, K-12 public, private, and charter school systems nationwide continue to choose the ParentSquare platform to support their efforts. This school year, hundreds of districts selected ParentSquare Smart Sites , a powerful integrated school website module that allows schools to publish and

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Tech & Learning Webinars

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FOR EDUCATORSTech & Learning webinars feature education leaders and experts from across the country, discussing how they are solving some of the biggest challenges facing schools and districts, fr

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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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10 Different Type of Reading Materials for Kids

SplashLearn

Reading is important for a child’s growth because it opens up a world of imagination and knowledge. To harness these benefits, choosing the right types of reading material is important. This blog will help you understand the different types of reading materials for kids. Whether a parent or a teacher, you’ll learn how to pick […] The post 10 Different Type of Reading Materials for Kids first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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Free Sites for Back to School

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Top free and freemium sites for learning

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12 Best Cognitive Development Activities for Toddlers

SplashLearn

Understanding the importance of cognitive development in early childhood is crucial. During the toddler years, children undergo significant growth in their ability to think, understand, communicate, remember, imagine, and work out what might happen next. This blog explores various engaging cognitive development activities for toddlers that can help enhance cognitive abilities, ensuring they are well-prepared […] The post 12 Best Cognitive Development Activities for Toddlers first appeared

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8 Crucial Documents Schools Should Translate Before the 2024-2025 School Year

American Consortium for Equity in Education

As the 2024-2025 school year approaches, Lexikeet Language Services, a leader in translation and interpretation services in education, offers crucial tips for schools on which documents to translate to support non-English speaking families. Recognizing the communication challenges these families face, Keep Reading 8 Crucial Documents Schools Should Translate Before the 2024-2025 School Year The post 8 Crucial Documents Schools Should Translate Before the 2024-2025 School Year appeared first on A

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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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347: Learning self-regulation through the process of co-regulation

The Thinking Stick

???? On our power of play series this week we talk with Dr. Peg Oliveira. Dr. Oliveira is a child development expert and an activist. Since receiving her doctorate in developmental psychology from Brandeis University, Dr. Oliveira has advocated for fair pay for early childhood educators, child care assistance for working parents and equitable access to high quality education.

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75 Students Selected to Participate in Special Field Trip Experiences Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of the United States

American Consortium for Equity in Education

America250 – the official nonpartisan entity charged by Congress with planning the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence – recently announced the inaugural cohort of “America’s Field Trip” awardees. 75 students in grades 3-12 from all Keep Reading 75 Students Selected to Participate in Special Field Trip Experiences Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of the United States The post 75 Students Selected to Participate in Special Field Trip Experiences Ce

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Explora 10 ejemplos de adjetivos con "e" y sus usos dentro del español

Twinkl International Publishing

Para entender y dominar el idioma español, se tiene que saber el uso correcto de los adjetivos, y en este blog te explicamos su uso con 10 diferentes ejemplos de adjetivos con "e".

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Illustrative Mathematics Launches Updated K-12 Math Curriculum Ahead of the 24-25 School Year

American Consortium for Equity in Education

Illustrative Mathematics (IM), a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a world where all learners know, use, and enjoy mathematics, today releases IM® v.360, the most extensive upgrade to date for its K–12 math curriculum. Refined and redesigned based on teacher Keep Reading Illustrative Mathematics Launches Updated K-12 Math Curriculum Ahead of the 24-25 School Year The post Illustrative Mathematics Launches Updated K-12 Math Curriculum Ahead of the 24-25 School Year appeared first on Am

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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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4 Susunan Upacara 17 Agustus yang Bisa Diikuti

Twinkl International Publishing

Pada tanggal 17 Agustus, seluruh bangsa Indonesia merayakan Hari Kemerdekaan dengan penuh semangat dan rasa syukur. Salah satu tradisi penting yang dilaksanakan adalah upacara bendera, yang bertujuan untuk mengenang jasa para pahlawan yang telah memperjuangkan kemerdekaan Indonesia.

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New Connections Academy Report Shows Positive School/Life Balance Sets Students Up for Success

American Consortium for Equity in Education

Teens with Strong School/Life Balance are More Confident About their Future Career Aspirations New research from Pearson’s (FTSE: PSON.L) Connections Academy, the fully online public school program serving K-12 students, underscores the importance of school/life balance for teens. The study Keep Reading New Connections Academy Report Shows Positive School/Life Balance Sets Students Up for Success The post New Connections Academy Report Shows Positive School/Life Balance Sets Students Up for Succ

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15 Activities for Kindergarten Readiness

Twinkl International Publishing

Is my child ready for kindergarten? What does a kindergartener need to know? We are here to help! In this teacher-made activity pack, your incoming kindergartener can prep for the year ahead. Use these 15 activities as a way to develop readiness skills.

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Enhancing learning through AI and human educators

eSchool News

Key points: Leveraging the strengths of human teachers and AI can result in stronger learning environments for students A taxonomy for using AI in education AI’s role in the future of learning For more news on AI in education , visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub In the realm of education, the integration of technology–and particularly artificial intelligence (AI)–with traditional human-led instruction is a topic of increasing relevance and debate.

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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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Nurturing a Passion for Science: Engaging Science Project Ideas for National Science Week in South Africa

Twinkl International Publishing

National Science Week, held the first week of August, is a wonderful platform to celebrate the wonders of science and nurture a culture of innovation, creativity, and exploration among the youth. Find some of Twinkl's most exciting science project ideas to get geared up for this electrifying event!

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Twinkl Trainee Teachers & ECTs: What to Do over Summer

Twinkl International Publishing

Hello trainee teachers and ECTs, We hope you’re having a great summer break full of relaxation and fun. In this blog, you’ll find ideas for things to do to help you make the most of your time off and go into the classroom feeling refreshed and recharged.

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Fewer two-year-olds from low-income families registering for 15-hour early years entitlement

Twinkl International Publishing

Recent Department for Education (DfE) statistics reveal a concerning picture of the number of disadvantaged children being registered for the 15-hour early years entitlement.

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Meet the Educator Behind: The Colourful Educator!

Twinkl International Publishing

Meet Aliy, the amazing teacher behind the Instagram account, The Colourful Educator. Get to know how she started her Instagram and her tips and tricks on teaching!

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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.