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Only 27 percent of states plan to sustain K-12 digital access as federal programs end

eSchool News

Key points: Digital access and universal connectivity are critical for postsecondary success The digital divide still holds students back How your schools design can promote equity through access For more news on the digital divide, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Only 27 percent of states have plans to sustain K-12 digital access as key federal programs expire, according to a new report from SETDA, the principal association representing state and territorial educational technology

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A Reading Expert’s Case for Rethinking Fluency

Edsurge

Reading fluency the ability to read accurately, automatically and with appropriate expression remains a critical yet often overlooked component of literacy development. According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), 68 percent of U.S. students are not reading at proficient levels. By fourth grade, students transition from learning to read to reading to learn.

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3 Strategies to Achieve Human-Centered Leadership for Digital Transformation

Digital Promise

The post 3 Strategies to Achieve Human-Centered Leadership for Digital Transformation appeared first on Digital Promise.

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Could Play Boost Students’ Math Performance?

Edsurge

When he teaches a math class, Tom Fisher wants students to feel confused. At least, he wants them to feel that way occasionally and temporarily. Mostly an administrator these days, Fisher still teaches honors algebra at Breakwater, a pre-K-8th independent school in Portland, Maine. For Fisher, its important to mingle math and play. Its not the conventional way to teach the subject, Fisher says.

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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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Your top four Hāpara product updates of 2024

Hapara

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] School leaders and technology administrators are entrusted with setting up digital learning for success. At Hpara, were here to lighten your load with tools designed to make digital classroom management seamless, user-friendly for educators and effective. This year, we launched several updates to simplify your workflows, support educators and drive more learning engagement.

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GenAI and cultural competency: New priorities in teacher preparation

eSchool News

Key points: Cultural competency begins with creating environments where students know their perspectives are valued Navigating AI in education: The future of human teaching Harnessing generative AI to revolutionize educator growth For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub The emergence of artificial intelligence as a tool in education presents both opportunities and challenges for aspiring teachers.

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Teaching Personal Finance Across Subjects and Grade Levels

Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler

Every single student is going to need to know how to manage their finances. Yet, in my 25 years of teaching, I have never seen personal finance meaningfully embedded into everyday learning. Teaching personal finance isnt just a job for an economics class; its a skill that impacts every aspect of life. Students make financial. Read more The post Teaching Personal Finance Across Subjects and Grade Levels appeared first on Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler.

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Google’s New AI Tutor LearnLM, Is Trained On Learning Science and It Shows

techlearning

I tested Google LearnLM and it’s the best AI tool for teaching that I’ve seen.

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Entrepreneurial Mindset in Education: Teaching Students to Build Wealth

TeachThought - Learn better.

By fostering these skills early, educators can empower students to take ownership of their financial future.

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おうち英語でも教室でも。母国語式英語教材 Twinkl で英語学習が広がる!

Twinkl International Publishing

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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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How to Make Math ENGAGING

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter We all know the struggle. We see the moment a student's eyes lose focus as the sight of a tough math problem or the whispered, “I'm just bad at math” that breaks our hearts. But what if we can transform these moments? What if we can make math the exciting subject we dream for it to be.

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Celebrating Harmony Week with “A Superpower Called Empathy”

Twinkl International Publishing

Celebrate Harmony Week by fostering empathy! Explore how books help children embrace diversity, understand others and build a more inclusive world.

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Do Your Devices Meet the Requirements for Windows 11?

EdTech Magazine

If schools are still running Windows 10, theyll need to make a plan before Microsoft stops supporting the OS on Oct. 14, 2025. For many districts, this means upgrading to Windows 11. The upgrade itself can be time-consuming especially if it needs pushed out to thousands of student devices and many K12 IT departments are working to find the time and manpower to make the switch.

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10 Engaging and Diverse Learning Activities for Kids

Twinkl International Publishing

Explore engaging and diverse learning activities for kids, including cultural activities such as learning French and historical activities like the Kingdom of Benin quiz and Viking crafts. Our activities are fun, educational and perfect for learning at home.

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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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Little school on the prairie: How keeping school land wild can combat climate change

The Hechinger Report

HOUSTON When Jefferson Early Learning Center first opened on the corner of a busy intersection in the citys west side in 2022, school officials started receiving calls from irritated residents. It wasnt the increase in traffic or the noise from loud preschoolers that was the source of the callers ire. It was the wild, unkempt landscaping. Residents wanted to know, Why arent you cutting the lawn?

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Facts and Activities to Learn about Colombia for Kids

Twinkl International Publishing

Explore fascinating facts and fun activities about Colombia for kids, including its culture, geography, the meaning of the Colombia flag and the official language of Colombia. Your child will learn about the countrys population, its capital city and much more!

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Tracking Trump: His actions on education 

The Hechinger Report

Since taking office Jan. 20, President Donald Trump has unleashed a flurry of orders and actions designed to reshape the federal governments role in education. He has called the Education Department a con job and said he wants to close it immediately. That would take an act of Congress; but in the meantime, the administration has taken steps to reshape the agency, overseeing hundreds of millions in cuts to education research, teacher training programs and other projects.

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Celebrating Those Who Teach - 15 Creative Ideas to Embrace Imperfection

Twinkl International Publishing

For 15 years, weve seen how educators support creativity, education and a love of learning. One of the most valuable lessons that teachers impart is that mistakes are not only okay - theyre an essential part of growth! Nowhere is this truer than in messy play. From finger painting to mud kitchens, embracing the mess encourages problem-solving, resilience, and sensory development in children.

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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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8/3 Mặc Gì? Xu Hướng Thời Trang Nữ 2025 Giúp Bạn Tỏa Sáng Trong Ngày Quốc Tế Phụ Nữ!

Twinkl International Publishing

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Announcing the Winners of the Twinkl x Pentel Singapore Valentine’s Day Colouring Contest!

Twinkl International Publishing

Since the deadline for submitting entries to the Valentine's Day colouring contest passed last week, we at Twinkl Singapore and Pentel Singapore are excited to announce the winner and showcase all of the outstanding performances from the participants. Check it out!

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+21 Agendas, Planners e Calendários 2025 para Professores

Twinkl International Publishing

Manter as aulas e a rotina do professor organizada em 2025 nunca foi to fcil! Explore uma ampla variedade de planners, agendas e calendrios projetados para melhorar sua organizao em 2025. A coleo inclui planners dirios, semanais e mensais, alm de ferramentas especializadas para professores, como planejadores de aulas, listas de presena e guias educacionais.

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How random acts of kindness can improve teacher’s working lives

Twinkl International Publishing

Ideas for teachers to create a culture of kindness and improve their working environment.

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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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Overcoming Maths Anxiety with 'Mastering the Mountain'

Twinkl International Publishing

Do you teach a child who seems to dread maths lessons? Are you looking for ways to discuss their feelings about maths and tools to help them? Mastering the Mountain is a picture book aimed at children in Key Stage 2, written specifically to address the theme of maths anxiety.

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Creative Mermaid Activities For ‘MerMay’ 2025

Twinkl International Publishing

Make a splash this MerMay with our creative mermaid activities! Whether you take part in the challenge or not, kids will love our fin-tastic arts and crafts.

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‘Little Bo Peep’ Resources For Kids

Twinkl International Publishing

Are you in the market for some nursery rhyme-themed resources? Then look no further than these Little Bo Peep resources for kids, which you can find out about right here in this post!

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Teaching Languages to Young Learners - Language Resources for Lower-Primary Children!

Twinkl International Publishing

Teaching languages to young learners? Stop by our Australian Curriculum language-learning resources for your Primary-Aged children.

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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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Zodiac Sign Activities For Students

Twinkl International Publishing

Discover a range of fun zodiac sign activities for students! Whether you check your horoscope or not, this topic has plenty of fun learning opportunities.

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Celebrating Those Who Teach - Shaping the Future of Education with AI

Twinkl International Publishing

Artificial Intelligence is the buzzword right now, and nowhere more than in education. Since ChatGTP 3.5 was launched in November 2022, educators across the world have spotted the potential this tool has to help teachers and students, using it to create personalised resources, gain inspiration for planning and getting a helping hand with their many tasks.

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Deaf Awareness Wales

Twinkl International Publishing

If youd like to teach about Deaf Awareness in Wales this blog will have all the information you need including: hints and tips on becoming deaf aware as well as some fabulous resources to help you teach about Deaf Awareness and BSL in Wales.

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أغرب الحدود في العالم

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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.