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ChatGPT Talks Now. What Does That Mean For Teaching?

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OpenAI’s Advanced Voice Mode ChatGPT assistant is light years ahead of more common voice assistants, and can sometimes be so lifelike, it’s spooky.

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CoSN2025: Why Are Cellphone Bans in K–12 Classrooms Sparking Controversy?

EdTech Magazine

Think about how often you use your cellphone. Maybe youre using it right now to read this article. Cellphone bans in the K12 classroom can complicate teachers roles, especially if the entities putting these restrictions in place dont consider how they work in practice. But are they the right move for student well-being and engagement? Merve Lapus, vice president of education outreach and engagement at Common Sense Media, urged CoSN 2025 attendees to think about these and other factors in a Tuesd

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What Learning Piano as an Adult Taught Me about Digital Competency

Digital Promise

The post What Learning Piano as an Adult Taught Me about Digital Competency appeared first on Digital Promise.

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Algebra I Success for All: From Gatekeeper to Gateway

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Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Student success in Algebra 1 is a key step towards success in advanced mathematics and future academics, but not all students have opportunities to succeed and grow in math. In the edLeader Panel “ Creating Paths to Algebra I Success: From Gatekeeper to Gateway ,” experts and education leaders from districts that are part of the National Math Improvement Project discussed ways to ensure that all students have a chance to succeed in Algebra 1

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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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From Awareness to Action: A Closer Look at Rosedale Union School District’s Approach to Student Safety

Lightspeed Systems

Today, Lightspeed Systems had the privilege of hosting a webinar with Rosedale Union School District, where we explored proactive strategies to enhance student safety. The session, titled From Awareness to Action , provided an in-depth discussion on actionable steps schools can take to address safety challenges. We learned about the innovative tools Rosedale has implemented to foster a secure and supportive learning environment for its students.

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《子供向け》アースデーのおすすめアクティビティ

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Education Secretary calls for more male educators to tackle ‘toxic online influences’

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Bridget Phillipson says our boys need strong, positive male role models.

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National Library Week–Resources, Links, Ideas

Ask a Tech Teacher

National Library Week isan annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities. In the mid-1950s, research showed that Americans were spending less on books and more on radios, televisions and musical instruments. Concerned that Americans were reading less, the ALA and the American Book Publishers formed a nonprofit citizens organization called the National Book Committee in 1954.

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TA Digest April 2025 catch up

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A weekly round up of the weekly TA Digest updates in one place.

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Streamline Your Access to Google AI With Chromebook Plus

EdTech Magazine

In a world where teachers are short on time and artificial intelligence has become inextricably entwined with students daily lives and future career opportunities, K12 schools need solutions that give staff and students straightforward access to AI tools. The latest Chromebook Plus models do just this. Released last October, the update to this budget-friendly Google device was created with the teacher in mind.

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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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Georgina Durrant’s 4 tips for teaching assistants this assessment season

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Expert advice for supporting pupils with SEND during assessments.

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With AI coaching, a math platform helps students tackle tough concepts

eSchool News

Math is a fundamental part of K-12 education, but students often face significant challenges in mastering increasingly challenging math concepts. Many students suffer from math anxiety, which can lead to a lack of confidence and motivation. Gaps in foundational knowledge, especially in early grades and exacerbated by continued pandemic-related learning loss, can make advanced topics more difficult to grasp later on.

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IELTS Reading ทดสอบอะไรบ้าง? เตรียมพร้อมทำข้อสอบกับชุดแบบฝึกหัด Twinkl x Chula Tutor

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How Open Standards Are Breaking Down Data Barriers

Edsurge

Colleges and universities are at a crossroads when it comes to student data. They have more information at their fingertips than ever before, yet harnessing it to drive meaningful change remains a challenge. A 2022 UCLA-MIT Press study found that higher education struggles to capture and leverage data for impact. This digital disconnect isnt just a result of outdated systems; its about the complex web of cultural, organizational and infrastructural barriers that leave many institutions data-rich

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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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‘We have all suffered’ – Parents share ongoing barriers to Autism assessment

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As part of Autism Acceptance Month, Digest hears from families who have faced blame and blockers navigating different assessment systems.

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Opportunities in failing: Why K-12 education needs more productive struggle

eSchool News

Key points: When students fail productively, they become better learners Explicit instruction: Students need more of it 3 ways to engage students in productive struggle For more news on productive struggle, visit eSNs Innovative Teaching hub Throughout my education, I have always been frustrated by busy work–the kind of homework that felt like an obligatory exercise rather than a meaningful learning experience.

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Twinkl Parents Ages 7 - 9 Newsletter - Multiplication Tables Check Ready!

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Twinkl Parents Ages 7 - 9 Newsletter - Multiplication Tables Check Ready!

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BOOK RELEASE ANNOUNCEMENT: Three titles -- including my own!

Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

I've been fortunate to have my writing published over the years, starting of course with this blog, and continuing with other wonderful institutions. I've also been quoted in a few books over the years as well (such as here and here ). Recently, however, I've been a contributing writer to a few titles: In Dr. Karin Hess 's Applying Depth of Knowledge and Cognitive Rigor (Teachers College Press, March 2025), I provided one of its "Stories From the Field" where I discuss my collaboration with Lexi

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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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Twinkl Parents Ages 9 - 11 Newsletter - Spotlight on SATs

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Twinkl Parents Ages 9 - 11 Newsletter - Spotlight on SATs

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Unlocking Student Safety: Why Human Review Matters in Content Monitoring

Gaggle Speaks

In todays digital learning environments, ensuring student safety extends far beyond traditional web filtering. Schools often invest heavily in complex filtering solutions designed to block inappropriate content, but this approach alone fails to address the critical issue of identifying at-risk students before a crisis occurs. The real key to student safety is the right combination of content monitoring and human reviewbecause blocking harmful content isnt enough.

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Twinkl Parents Ages 9 - 11 Newsletter - Hoppy Easter!

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Twinkl Parents Ages 9 - 11 Newsletter - Hoppy Easter!

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New Webinar: "Keys to eAccessibility Implementation: Understanding the Modern Digital Landscape"

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Keys to eAccessibility Implementation: Understanding the Modern Digital Landscape A Library 2.0 AI Webinar with Sonya Schryer Norris OVERVIEW : Reading about eAccessibility requirements can be dry work. eAccessibility implementation can feel burdensome or overwhelming, especially at first. It doesnt have to be. There are three key areas to focus on and Sonya Schryer Norris teaches these to library staff in this 90-minute webinar.

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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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Twinkl Parents Ages 7 - 9 Newsletter - Easter Fun!

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Twinkl Parents Ages 7 - 9 Newsletter - Easter Fun!

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How to Ace a Computer Based Recruitment Exam?

Think Exam

1. Importance of Computer Based Recruitment Exams: Computer based recruitment exam has changed the way in which candidates are assessed, creating a more efficient and credible process. Differentiated from traditional paper-based tests, these modes of assessment allow for speedy evaluations and impartial scoring. They also increase the efficacy of the recruitment process, so that organizations […] The post How to Ace a Computer Based Recruitment Exam?

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Funding allocated for the first new school-based nurseries, DfE confirm

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The DfE announced the first round of funding has been approved for 300 new school-based nurseries.

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As EPA pulls back, advocates warn it’s schoolchildren who face the steepest risks

The Hechinger Report

This story was produced by Floodlight and republished with permission. President Donald Trump and his administration have called it the Great American Comeback. But environmental advocates say the U.S. Environmental Protection Agencys reversing course on enforcing air and water pollution laws is more of a throwback one that will exacerbate health risks for children who live and study in the shadows of petrochemical facilities.

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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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What qualifications do I need to be a primary school teacher?

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Find out what qualifications you need to be a primary school teacher.

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Is Head Start in danger?

The Hechinger Report

In 1965, President Lyndon Johnson launched Project Head Start, a summer program intended to help children from low-income families prepare for school. Sixty years later , Head Start has expanded into a multi-billion program operating in all 50 states, serving preschoolers as well as infants, toddlers and pregnant women. But the program is facing serious challenges, such as recent disruptions in federal funding, and cuts among staffers who oversee the program.

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Trainee Teacher Newsletter 6/4/25

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Our weekly trainee teachers newsletter to help you go into the classroom feeling confident!

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Early Career Teacher Newsletter 6/4/25

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Our weekly ECT newsletter to help you go into the classroom feeling confident!

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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.