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DECEMBER 23, 2024

Join eSchool News for the 12 Days of Edtech with 2024s most-read and most-loved stories. On the 6th Day of Edtech, our story focuses on ethical AI use. Key points: Educators must model AI use that enhances learning while respecting core values AI in education is revolutionizing learning 6 ways youre already using AI in the classroom For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub The summer of 2023 brought with it a declaration from our Executive Director of Technology t

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DECEMBER 23, 2024

The Science of Reading is revolutionizing literacy instruction, providing educators with evidence-based strategies to enhance student outcomes. This approach focuses on the essential components of reading development and leverages scientific research to inform teaching practices. Over the last few weeks, I have had the opportunity to learn more about The Science of Reading by creating The post The Science of Reading – Podcast Series: Unlock the Secrets of Reading Success appeared first on

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DECEMBER 23, 2024

AI is here to stay, and we need to find ways that AI can help our students while also creating assignments that prioritize human creativity and protect "real" writing.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Key points: A majority of educators say their classrooms are not up to today’s technology standards Edtech Top 40 reveals increase in unique digital tool use Educators love their edtech, but want more training For more news on edtech trends, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Teachers’ classroom technology use continues to grow, according to a recent survey from SMART Technologies’ Lumio software, which reveals compelling data about teachers’ experiences, challenge

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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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DECEMBER 23, 2024

How Mystery Writing is giving students the opportunity to discover their voice through one of the oldest forms of expression.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2024

CHICAGO & FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. Gale , part of Cengage Group and ConnectEDD Publishing , have partnered to bring the professional development (PD) resources of best-selling author, leadership coach, and K-12 professional learning expert, Jimmy Casas , to school districts nationwide via the Gale eBooks platform. This collaboration offers a unique collection of acclaimed professional learning resources that provides districts and educators with unlimited and simultaneous access to the digit

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DECEMBER 23, 2024

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DECEMBER 23, 2024

Call for Speakers Opens for the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) National Education Summit The Summit takes place October 14-18, 2025 in Chicago WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 16, 2024) The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) is Keep Reading Call for Speakers Opens for the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) National Education Summit The post Call for Speakers Opens for the Association of Latino Administrators and Su

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DECEMBER 23, 2024

Slooh, the pioneer in offering live online telescope feeds of the universe and an NGSS-aligned curriculum to school communities worldwide, is launching a new Earth science curriculum for students in grades 5-9. The curriculum offers contextual learning activities using orbital Keep Reading Sloohs New Earth Science Curriculum Offers Standards-Aligned Learning Activities Utilizing Orbital Satellite Feeds The post Sloohs New Earth Science Curriculum Offers Standards-Aligned Learning Activities Util

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DECEMBER 23, 2024

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DECEMBER 23, 2024

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DECEMBER 23, 2024

Robots? AI? On the moon? Truly, anything could happen, but in this blog, I have a think and say what I think school will be like in the future!

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DECEMBER 23, 2024

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DECEMBER 23, 2024

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DECEMBER 23, 2024

In this conversation, Jeff Utecht and John Gardner discuss the critical role of manufacturing in the American economy and the importance of education in preparing students for careers in this field. Gardner emphasizes the need to change perceptions of manufacturing, highlighting its high-tech nature and the lucrative opportunities it offers. They explore how K-12 education has shifted away from vocational training, leading to a shortage of skilled workers.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Credit: Illustration by Camilla Forte/The Hechinger Report, Photos via Getty Images I am always surprised when I comb through my page views at the end of each year. What struck a chord with readers in 2024 were stories about teacher pay, reading instruction and artificial intelligence. (Though they didnt rise to the threshold of my 10 most read stories, I would also recommend these three stories about troubles with tutoring , something called subitizing and the puzzle of chronic absenteeism.

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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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DECEMBER 23, 2024

What is a megagame (sometimes stylized as "Mega Game," "Megagame" or "MegaGame")? Gen Con's 2024 program defined them thusly: "Combining aspects of board games and [ Live Action Role Playing ], megagames often involve dozens of players weaving interconnected storylines through multiple stages of play. Each player is assigned a role (sometimes with a backstory, personality, or a secret goal), and as they play through multiple sub-games, the outcomes of their play drive the story of the larger gam

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DECEMBER 23, 2024

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DECEMBER 23, 2024

Learning letters is an exciting part of a childs early education, and simple activities make it even more fun. Engaging kids with hands-on learning helps them understand letter shapes, sounds, and words. In this blog, we will explore the letter Pits shape, sound, and fun letter P activities to help kids learn and enjoy it. […] The post 13 Fun Letter P Activities & Crafts for Kids first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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DECEMBER 23, 2024

The Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) recently named Just Right Readers decodable books for grades K-2 as approved instructional materials for both English and Spanish phonics. After undergoing the SBOE-governed Instructional Materials Review and Approval (IMRA) process, these literacy Keep Reading Texas State Board of Education Names Just Right Readers English and Spanish Literacy Resources as Approved Instructional Materials The post Texas State Board of Education Names Just Right Readers

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DECEMBER 23, 2024

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

DECEMBER 23, 2024

BOSTON (Dec. 11, 2024) In 2024, more than 2,600 districts, schools, and state departments purchased or renewed licenses to Lexia Aspire Professional Learning or the Lexia LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional learning programs. Offered Keep Reading Over 2,600 Educational Institutions Including 32 State Departments of Education Purchased or Renewed Licenses for Lexia Aspire or Lexia LETRS Professional Learning Courses in 2024 The post Over 2,600 Educationa

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DECEMBER 23, 2024

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DECEMBER 23, 2024

Created in collaboration with First Book, the Lexia Library Wish program marks Lexias 40th anniversary milestone by helping educators support students love of reading and close literacy gaps BOSTON (Dec. 4, 2024) Charlotte Brett, the librarian at Antrim Elementary Keep Reading Title I Educators Win More Than $16,000 For The Purchase Of Over 3,350 Books In The Lexia Library Wish Program The post Title I Educators Win More Than $16,000 For The Purchase Of Over 3,350 Books In The Lexia Library Wis

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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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DECEMBER 23, 2024

School Districts Nationwide Will Have 24/7 Access to Casas Acclaimed Professional Learning Resources to Drive Educational Excellence CHICAGO & FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – Gale, part of Cengage Group and ConnectEDD Publishing, have partnered to bring the professional development (PD) resources Keep Reading Gale and ConnectEDD Publishing Announce Partnership to Offer Jimmy Casas’ PD Resources on Gale eBooks Platform The post Gale and ConnectEDD Publishing Announce Partnership to Offe

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