eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) can be an ambiguous word in education circles, evoking images of machines replacing human teachers in the future. The truth, while less fantastic, is that AI is a solid tool that assists educators in the classroom right now. Join experts during an eSchool News webinar to discuss the real-world ways AI operates and how AI systems enable teachers to better interact with students, simplify everyday classroom tasks, and improve overall efficiency and productivity.

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JANUARY 5, 2023

Books are an excellent way to help children connect more deeply to science, technology, engineering, and math (or STEM) concepts they are learning in class. Plus, they practice reading skills as they strengthen STEM connections! These STEM books make great read-alouds and independent reading book choices for children at home or in the classroom. Educators can also add these books to classroom and school libraries.

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EdNews Daily

JANUARY 5, 2023

By Mike King Providing high school and college students with work-based experiences has been proven to improve their career prospects. Several thought leaders in the industry have documented the positive outcomes that work-based learning can provide. The challenge has been getting more employers to provide these opportunities and encouraging them to support greater numbers of students.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 5, 2023

Many school districts are in the process of reducing their use of paper in favor of digital documents. This is better for the environment, and it makes it easier to share information with those working or studying remotely. While many students have returned to the classroom, there are times when teachers or back-office personnel encounter paper documents.

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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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Edsurge

JANUARY 5, 2023

As we march forward into a new year, EdSurge is reflecting on the stories we shared and the biggest hits of 2022. We published numerous stories about the plight of teachers today, including investigations into the experiences of educators whose mental health concerns are pushing them out of the profession and the lives of teachers who work multiple jobs to cover their basic needs.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 5, 2023

From the man behind an audacious scam to manipulate who gets into elite colleges, we now have a very public acknowledgment about how admissions decisions really work – and the role money and connections play. This time, the admission comes with a prison sentence. “The fraudulent testing scheme, bribing of university officials, lying on students’ applications and profiles, I did all of it,” William “Rick” Singer, the man at the center of the nationwide cheating scandal known as Varsity Blues , ac

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techlearning

JANUARY 5, 2023

Educators need to work together to support instruction and enhance the overall learning experience and collaborative spirit within K-12 schools.

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EdNews Daily

JANUARY 5, 2023

By Charles Sosnik Now that the joyous holiday is over, whether for you that means Christmas or Hanukkah, we set our sites on the new year, and all that new year implies. Personally, I am a huge fan of both Christmas and Hanukkah; I have ties to both. For Christians, when you strip away the veneer of Santa and the endless commercials of cars with giant bows, there is something so wonderfully satisfying in the traditions and family and, of course, the reason we celebrate Christmas in the first pla

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2023

Both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes requires extremely careful management. The process of counting carbs, monitoring blood sugar, and injecting insulin throughout the day can be complex and confusing. As difficult as this is for adults, it can be exponentially harder for children – especially during the school day. While the need is there – a recent CDC report details how both Type I and Type II diabetes are on the rise in youth populations – not every school has access to a qualified nurse on p

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JANUARY 5, 2023

Tue. Jan. 31 @ 1 pm Eastern. Learn strategies for streamlining your IEP process.

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Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler

JANUARY 5, 2023

If you use a Google Form and want to automate sorting in Google Sheets so that each time you open the spreadsheet you do not have redo the sorting here is a tutorial by Alice Keeler queen of spreadsheets. The post Sheets: Automating Sorting from Google Forms appeared first on Teacher Tech.

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Marketplace K-12

JANUARY 5, 2023

Follett School Solutions has acquired a global library management system provider that serves more than 4,000 customers in more than 45 countries. The post K-12 Dealmaking: Follett Acquires New Zealand Company; JetLearn Snaps Up SchoolHacks appeared first on Market Brief.

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MiddleWeb

JANUARY 5, 2023

Amber Chandler not only says what many educators are thinking but lives her classroom truth in the The Flexible SEL Classroom. Her compelling case for everyday SEL in middle schools is supported by a multitude of activities to benefit students, writes teacher Jenni Kramer. The post Practical Ways to Build Everyday SEL Support first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Hubbli

JANUARY 5, 2023

Branding your PreK-12 private school can be a daunting task. With so many different options out there, how do you make sure that your school stands out? The answer lies in developing a unique brand identity that captures the essence of your school and sets it apart from the rest. Here are some tips for getting started. Start with Your Core Values The first thing you should do is identify the core values of your school.

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MiddleWeb

JANUARY 5, 2023

If you are teaching in a low-performing, high-poverty school, Eric Jensen’s Teaching with Poverty and Equity in Mind is a must read, writes Anne Anderson. Jensen begins with the process of teachers adapting an equity mindset and offers proven tools to support all students. The post Succeed with the Student Who Needs You Most first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

JANUARY 5, 2023

Organization partners with Flinn Scientific to allow students to construct and test virtual turbines and wind farms using WhiteBox Learning online tools The KidWind Project, an international leader in clean energy education, is partnering with Flinn Scientific for the third. Keep Reading Registration Opens for KidWind’s 2023 Simulation Challenge. The post Registration Opens for KidWind’s 2023 Simulation Challenge appeared first on Equity & Access Pre K-12 | The American Consortium for Equity

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Think Exam

JANUARY 5, 2023

Think Exam is a leading provider of online assessment and remote proctoring solutions for educational institutions and organizations. Our remote proctoring software is designed to help educators monitor and supervise online exams and assessments remotely, ensuring that students are adhering to academic integrity standards.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

JANUARY 5, 2023

Curriculum Associates recently named its 2023 class of Extraordinary Educators, an annual program that celebrates and connects exemplar teachers in Grades K–8 from around the country. Representing 25 different states, this year’s 31 selected teachers all exhibit best-in-class use of. Keep Reading Curriculum Associates Names 31 Exemplar Teachers to Its 2023 Class of Extraordinary Educators™.

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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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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 5, 2023

Coaching Skills for Library Leaders: Confident Conversations for Staff Development, Improvement, and Change [2023 UPDATED VERSION] Part of the Library 2.0 Service, Safety, and Security Series with Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : Coaching your staff is a necessary leadership skill but not a built-in one. Most managers and supervisors learn to have required conversations with their staff just by doing them, through on-the-job training, work experience, and by having been coached with skill by their

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

JANUARY 5, 2023

Twelve schools and one district-wide project are a few of the most recent educational institutions to make MiEN Company their furnishing and design partner in creating or upgrading spaces within their school campuses. MiEN helped its new partners to renovate. Keep Reading Growing Number of Schools Turn to MiEN Company to Create Spaces that Support Learning and Collaboration.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 5, 2023

A video collage is a combination of different media elements (e.g., video clips, text, images, music, voice-overs, etc) into a single video output. As is the case with photo collage or photo grid, a video collage lets you showcase multiple clips into a collage layout. Video collages serve various purposes from capturing unforgettable memories to marketing products.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

JANUARY 5, 2023

Discovery Education and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) are now offering educators new digital resources to address the dangers of counterfeit drugs. The new array of science-based lesson plan and videos equip students in grades 9–12 with an understanding of. Keep Reading Drug Enforcement Administration & Discovery Education Announce New Resources Addressing Counterfeit Drug Crisis.

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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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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2023

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Jan. 4, 2023 – Twelve schools and one district-wide project are a few of the most recent educational institutions to make MiEN Company their furnishing and design partner in creating or upgrading spaces within their school campuses. MiEN helped its new partners to renovate spaces for cafés, esports, teacher lounges, student unions, common areas, makerspaces, and even an entire school building.

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