Edsurge
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
The statistics are well known: only 35 percent of students are reading proficiently by grade 4, and NAEP reading scores are the lowest in decades. Although most students can learn to read, the majority are not reaching their full potential. A significant step toward improving our nation’s literacy landscape is relying on brain-based, science of reading instruction.
Ask a Tech Teacher
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Every year, the world grows smaller, making the importance of language learning greater. Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Roman Zhidkov, has interesting ideas on easy ways to learn a new language using already-available online technology: How to Use Tech for Language Learning As an educator, I’m always looking for ways to facilitate learning through technology.
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Digital Promise
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
The post Launching Recruitment and Retention Solutions Designed by Teachers of Color appeared first on Digital Promise.
Edsurge
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
After a long weekend of grading essays, I submitted the final grades for English 101. Then I got an email from the scheduling coordinator. Just a heads up, she wrote, likely you’ll have just one course next semester. We were about to head into our winter break. That meant I had less than a month to find yet another source of income to pay my bills. My teaching workweek was practically full-time, but I had two other jobs.
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.
eSchool News
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
When organizations are mindful and deliberate about generating and maintaining a sense of teamwork and shared goals, team members are put at ease and more productive. The same is true for building a school culture and community for staff and students alike. When I was named the leader of Follett’s K12 business, one of my first priorities was to create a team dedicated to improving the culture of the organization.
The Hechinger Report
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
She’d be a senior right now, preparing for graduation in a few months, probably leading her school’s modern dance troupe and taking art classes. This story also appeared in The Associated Press Instead, Kailani Taylor-Cribb hasn’t taken a single class in what used to be her high school since the height of the coronavirus pandemic. She vanished from Cambridge, Massachusetts’ public school roll in 2021 and has been, from an administrative standpoint, unaccounted for since then.
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Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Need to keep your presentation on pace? Wish you could auto advance your Google Slides™? Slides Timer (by ClayCodes) is a must-have Chrome extension for anyone who regularly uses Google Slides for presentations. This extension allows you to set a timer for each slide. An amazing option in Slides Timer is the ability to automatically advance to the next slide, making your presentation run smoothly and efficiently.
eSchool News
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
DENVER (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Transeo , the leading platform for connecting work-based learning opportunities to K-12 schools, named Cecilia Retelle Zywicki as CEO. Zywicki was most recently COO of PresenceLearning and SRC, respectively. Prior to that, she co-founded and was the COO at Ranku. Both PresenceLearning and Ranku were acquired for undisclosed amounts.
techlearning
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Middletown City Schools does not have many Black male employees. The Admiral Squad was formed to help change that.
Marketplace K-12
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
The digital curriculum provider Imagine Learning is acquiring a special needs-focused organization in a new effort to help struggling learners. The post K-12 Dealmaking: Imagine Learning Acquires Winsor Learning to Launch New Special Needs Offerings appeared first on Market Brief.
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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.
techlearning
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Nearpod uses media and assessments to make hybrid learning better and easier.
edWeb.net
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast A recent edWebinar by edWeb featured a presentation from Princeton Public Schools in New Jersey about the benefits of teacher autonomy and professional learning. The presentation was led by Sarah Moore, the Supervisor of Elementary Education, Dr. Kimberly Tew, the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, Lauren Samara, an instructional coach, and MaryEllen Wallauer, a K-2 Instructional Coach.
eSchool News
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
ATLANTA/PRNewswire/ — CENTEGIX , the leader in incident response solutions, today released its biannual report highlighting the impact of safety tools in K12 schools across the country and the benefits of wearable panic button solutions. The ” School Safety Trend s Report: Fall 2022 ” analyzed over 50,000 incidents gathered from CENTEGIX’s CrisisAlert usage data for the Fall 2022 semester, along with survey data from 1,200 educators and staff who have used the CrisisAl
American Consortium for Equity in Education
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
An SELToday.org Presentation …$100,000 in Matching Grants to 25 Schools Across the Nation for “Calm Rooms”…A visit with The Cook Center for Human Connection and their incredible Executive Director Anne Brown and her guests as they work together for student mental health Keep Reading Matching Grants to 25 Schools Across the Nation for “Calm Room The post Matching Grants to 25 Schools Across the Nation for “Calm Room appeared first on Equity & Access Pre K-12 | The American Consor
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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.
PlagiarismCheck
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
3 main concerns of OpenAI’s text classifier A new round of humans against the machines is here: OpenAI has recently released a beta version of the classifier, aimed at determining human- and AI-written content. This was their reaction to educators’ discussions about ChatGPT and its possible impact on academic integrity. But, there are its buts. #1. Low accuracy And by low, we mean “Can’t be trusted.
MiddleWeb
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Sara Kugler’s Better Book Clubs offers teachers a valuable resource that supports authenticity and independence in book clubs, helping students deepen comprehension and elevate their conversation. Anne Anderson outlines the book’s take on scaffolding, grouping, and more. The post Revamp Book Clubs to Deepen Comprehension first appeared on MiddleWeb.
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
The School of Information at San José State University is the founding sponsor of the Library 2.0 conference series, a partnership we have had for 13 years. Please consider attending their free symposium today. A Celebration of Black History Month: Equity in Libraries, 2023 and Beyond Making a Successful Entry into the Profession FEBRUARY 23, 2023 - 10:00AM - 12:00PM BINNIE TATE WILKIN KELVIN WATSON DOMINIQUE DOZIER ELAINA NORLIN MICHAEL A.
PlagiarismCheck
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
3 main concerns of OpenAI’s text classifier A new round of humans against the machines is here: OpenAI has recently released a beta version of the classifier, aimed at determining human- and AI-written content. This was their reaction to educators’ discussions about ChatGPT and its possible impact on academic integrity. But, there are its buts. #1. Low accuracy And by low, we mean “Can’t be trusted.
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.
Edthena
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Professional development for coaches is more similar to professional development for teachers than you may think. We know that continual improvement is crucial for educators. Teachers strive to improve their teaching, and instructional coaches aim to get better at coaching those teachers. One type of PD works for instructional coaches and teachers: video coaching.
eSchool News
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
FOLSOM, Calif. — PowerSchool (NYSE: PWSC), the leading provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education in North America, today announced updates to its PowerSchool Unified Classroom ® and PowerSchool Unified Insights solutions. These updates include new data-driven personalized learning products, LearningNav and ContentNav, and a new resource library within Unified Insights MTSS , which will provide educators with vetted, research-backed strategies and tools.
Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Last weekend, my teammate Rachel Albright and I went to Philadelphia for a three day event called EduCon. This annual conference mainly took place at Science Leadership Academy (SLA) High School at Center City. SLA opened around 2006, with EduCon starting a few years later. SLA has become well known for its focus on PBL and internships, and has led to other Philadelphia schools following its model; most recently they have opened a new middle school (SLAMS).
MiddleWeb
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Find out how adopting a lawyer mindset can help all students develop critical thinking skills and dispositions in Thinking Like a Lawyer by Colin Seale. NBCT Kim Rensch likes that the book is a quick read and offers reasonable ways to integrate thinking skills with curricula. The post Think Like a Lawyer to Expand Critical Thinking first appeared on MiddleWeb.
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.
eSchool News
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY — Savvas Learning Company , a K-12 next-generation learning solutions leader, introduced its newly updated enVision Mathematics series with many exciting enhancements inspired by feedback from math teachers, including brand-new family engagement resources to support student learning at home. enVision © 2024 , the newest edition of Savvas Learning Company’s highly-effective and best-selling math series for grades K-12, is now packed with even more student-centered activities t
The Hechinger Report
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
In Tuesday’s State of the Union address, President Joe Biden touted the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) as “the most significant investment ever in climate change. Ever. Lowering utility bills, creating American jobs, leading the world to a clean energy future.” This story also appeared in Mind/Shift But he didn’t mention any new investment in education to help people fill all those jobs.
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