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Compliance vs Engagement

A Principal's Reflections

One of the best aspects of the work my team and I at Aspire Change EDU do is getting into leaders as part of the coaching process. During this time, we begin to collect qualitative evidence aligned with growth opportunities that they have set during initial meetings. No matter where our travels take us, one of the most common areas districts and schools want to improve is shifting from compliance to student engagement.

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OPINION: Teachers had ideas for improving education after the pandemic. We failed to listen

The Hechinger Report

Dialogue between a teacher and an administrator as school opens in 2024: Teacher: There is mold in my classroom; it is on the whiteboard and on the ceiling tiles. We need to do something about this. You know I have health issues. This is unhealthy for me and my students. Administrator: We’ll take care of it. No worries. It’s just mold from the summer heat when the school was closed.

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Reframing Our Focus on Correcting the Language

MiddleWeb

Rather than despairing over grammar mistakes in their corrected papers, Jason DeHart suggests students can succeed in ELA by noting the varieties of sentences, talking about their impact on the narrative, and describing the feelings and actions these stylistic choices evoke. The post Reframing Our Focus on Correcting the Language first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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The Role of Gamification in Modern Education

TeachThought - Learn better.

The Role of Gamification in Modern Education Gamification is used in many fields and industries. It is meant to promote customer loyalty in business: ” Find a discount among our 5 latest emails to get 50% off dedicated server hosting.” It’s a little different in education. Gamification in education aims to provide a more interactive learning experience for students while providing evidence of their progress through rewards.

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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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Lunar New Year Decoration Ideas

Twinkl International Publishing

Learn how to blend traditional Lunar New Year decorations with educational purposes so that your classroom becomes a space where cultural celebration is a gateway to learning and cultural acceptance.

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Nonfiction Books in the Rhino Readers Reading Scheme

Twinkl International Publishing

Having a range of genres in a reading scheme is important to engage all readers. The Rhino Readers scheme has non-fiction titles at every level, meaning you can discuss a wide range of subjects with your learners within the decodable books they can access. Let’s take a look at how non-fiction is woven through this popular reading scheme - how it features across the different levels, and the range of topics on offer.

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Chancellor protects early years education ahead of Autumn Budget

Twinkl International Publishing

Pre-budget announcement reflects Labour's commitment to supporting early years and education.

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Teaching assistants on the frontline: SEND and mental health ‘crisis increasingly hard to cover’

Twinkl International Publishing

Report explores how the past 20 years of government has impacted education.

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