Mon.Jan 13, 2025

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Supporting All Learners: Building an Inclusive Classroom With Universal Design for Learning

Edsurge

Schools should provide a window through which all students can see the future they want for themselves. Students arrive in the classroom with a diverse range of needs, and helping them succeed isnt always straightforward. Centering instruction in Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and implementing both direct and student-driven instruction can help engage learners, address diverse needs and improve learning outcomes for all students.

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What is a Virtual HS?

Ask a Tech Teacher

Virtual high schools have become increasingly popular as technology has advanced and educational needs have evolved. Here is an overview of key data and trends associated with them: Enrollment and Growth Enrollment Numbers : Virtual high schools have seen significant growth in enrollment. In the United States alone, millions of students are now taking at least one online course.

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Hāpara’s guide to organization tools for students

Hapara

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] Juggling schoolwork, extracurricular activities and a social life can feel like an uphill battle for learners. Staying organized amidst the whirlwind can be a major challenge. This constant scramble, complicated by distractions within the classroom or online learning environment can lead to stress, missed deadlines, and ultimately, hinder academic achievement.

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Top scholar says evidence for special education inclusion is ‘fundamentally flawed’

The Hechinger Report

A trio of researchers argues that it’s unclear where students with disabilities learn the most and recommends that teachers and parents focus first on interventions students need. Credit: Getty images A prominent professor of special education is about to ignite a fierce debate over a tenet of his field, that students with disabilities should be educated as much as possible alongside their peers in general education classrooms, a strategy known as inclusion.

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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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5 ways kids will learn about careers in 2025

eSchool News

Key points: Students need better guidance on post-graduation options Real-life work experiences: The unseen curriculum for high school success Rethinking STEM to shape the future workforce For more news on career readiness, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub When it comes to figuring out what to do after high school, too many of today’s young people are anxious, uninformed, and unprepared.

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January 2025 Hāpara updates to get excited about

Hapara

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] With a new year brings new product updates in the Hpara world, and we couldnt be more excited! We already have the best classroom management solution, and we continue to work to make it even better. We want it to be easy for classroom educators to focus and engage learners in the digital environment, and our newest product updates will do just that.

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Student Gains Highlighted in MIND Education’s 2024 Annual Report

eSchool News

2024 has been an incredible year at MIND Education! A year-long study by MIND Research Institute found that nearly 9,000 students in grades 3-5 using ST Math showed significant improvements in math performance, outperforming peers across diverse subgroups. Head to 2024s Annual Report page to see more on these remarkable and impactful results!

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Talking Tech: 4 Strategies to Help Districts Manage the Device Boom

techlearning

The latest News,/news,,news, breaking news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at Tech & Learning

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Tech Resolutions: Helping Students Thrive with Healthy Screen Time Practices

Lightspeed Systems

Lightspeed aids in efforts of decreasing screen time in youth with monitoring, optimizing, and managing use of devices as fit in and out of school

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Poe AI: How to Use It to Teach

techlearning

Poe AI is the one-stop spot for AI that can be a powerful education tool.

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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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Empowering Educators in the AI Era: Sequoia Con 2025

Shake Up Learning

The post Empowering Educators in the AI Era: Sequoia Con 2025 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. AI continues to redefine the educational landscape, and Sequoia Con 2025 is your chance to stay ahead of the curve. As the premier virtual conference dedicated to AI in education, Sequoia Con 2025 offers a transformative experience for educators, administrators, and education enthusiasts.

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Leveraging Technology to Assess Student Learning

techlearning

Leveraging technology to assess student learning is a viable option to make it more engaging and fun

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TA workforce ‘pulls together’ as schools report ‘dramatic decrease’ in teaching assistants

Twinkl International Publishing

I feel like Im failing every day teaching assistants reflect on their dramatically decreased workforce.

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TEACHER VOICE: Teaching can mean never-ending work days and nights, and we deserve to be paid for it

The Hechinger Report

It was after 6 on a Tuesday evening when I got a text from one of my school administrators: I was required to chaperone a school dance that Friday until 9 p.m. along with other teachers on my team. So much for date night, I thought, knowing that I would have to cancel my plans. Its not that I dont actually enjoy school dances. But in most lines of work without six-figure salaries, being required to work beyond contract hours means receiving overtime pay.

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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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Contoh RPP Kurikulum Merdeka, Download Template

Twinkl International Publishing

Dengan menggunakan contoh RPP Kurikulum Merdeka ini, guru dapat menjelajahi berbagai tema dan subtema pembelajaran yang relevan dengan kebutuhan siswa. Bahan ajar ini juga dirancang untuk membantu pendidik memanfaatkan sumber daya yang ada, termasuk integrasi teknologi dalam proses pembelajaran. Anda dapat menyesuaikan rencana pembelajaran sesuai dengan profil siswa, seperti minat, bakat, dan gaya belajar mereka.

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Capturing the Majesty of the Faroe Islands – By Luke Stackpoole

ViewSonic Education

As a photographer and content creator, I am always on the hunt for breathtaking locations that inspire creativity. Recently, I travelled to Dunnesdrangar in the Faroe Islands , a place that feels like stepping into a fantasy novel. Towering sea stacks rise dramatically from the North Atlantic Ocean, framed by rugged cliffs and an endless expanse of moody sky.

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Government announces £126 million for early years support for families

Twinkl International Publishing

Family services from pregnancy to when children reach two years old will be strengthened as part of the Plan for Change.

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A Lesson About Identity and Culture in Bad Bunny’s New Album

The Jose Vilson

Recently, rapper/singer Bad Bunny released his sixth solo album DeB TiRAR MS FOToS , a homage to his homeland Puerto Rico. Upon first listen, it took me back to my elementary school years in a moment I’ll never forget. I went to my brother’s babysitter’s house where the babysitter and my mother were conversing over coffee. My mother (in Spanish) asked how my day was and I said, “Hey mom!

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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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7 Kebiasaan Anak Indonesia Hebat: Unduh Jurnal 30 Hari, Poster dan PPT

Twinkl International Publishing

Unduh jurnal 30 hari, poster, dan PPT tentang gerakan 7 Kebiasaan Anak Indonesia Hebat adalah program strategis yang diluncurkan pada 27 Desember 2024 oleh Kementerian Pendidikan Dasar dan Menengah. Tujuannya adalah membentuk generasi muda yang sehat secara fisik, mental, dan spiritual melalui penerapan tujuh kebiasaan utama, seperti Bangun Pagi, Beribadah, Berolahraga, dan Makan Sehat.

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In an alarming trend, teacher diversity is slowing

eSchool News

Key points: Teachers of color produce additional positive academic, social-emotional, and behavioral outcomes for all students School leaders of color face high levels of burnoutheres what they need to thrive How are you attracting and retaining teachers of color? For more news on diversity, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub A new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) reveals a troubling trend: Nationally, the diversity of the teacher workforce is growing at a slo

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60% of school support staff worry AI will reduce staffing levels as government welcomes ‘AI revolution’

Twinkl International Publishing

Unions sound alarm as government publishes new opportunities for AI.

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Rethinking the IQ test with Pepper Stetler

The Thinking Stick

On the show this week Jeff and Tricia talk with author, Pepper Stetler about the new book A Measure of Intelligence: One Mother’s Reckoning with the IQ Test. Pepper Stetler is a Professor of Art History at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. She writes extensively on issues facing people with intellectual disabilities and their caregivers. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times , The Atlantic , Slate, The Progressive, the Ploughshares blog and Gulf Coast.

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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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Small schools won’t be an afterthought says Becky Francis

Twinkl International Publishing

How will the Curriculum and Assessment Review support small schools?

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As the Administration Changes, Will Fear Keep Newcomer Students From Schools?

Edsurge

Lara Evangelista remembers a high school student calling her to say his parents were picked up by immigration officers while selling clothes on the side of the road. That was 2017, and Evangelista was then a principal. Now the executive director of Internationals Network, a nonprofit that works with schools to support immigrant youth, Evangelista is spending the final days of the Biden administration helping schools prepare to support newcomer families.

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NEU balloting teachers over 2025 pay: What teaching assistants need to know

Twinkl International Publishing

Will teachers strike in 2025?

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Stories for Children’s Mental Health Week from Twinkl Originals

Twinkl International Publishing

Searching for stories that will support your teaching during Childrens Mental Health Week? Twinkl Originals have a fantastic selection for you to choose from! You can teach early years children about different feelings with The Feelings Fair and We All Have Feelings. Explore change and new experiences by reading Jakes First Day, The Cautious Caterpillar, or Growing Up in Bobbin Bridge: Leo Starts Nursery.

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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.